New Image of Takara MP-39 Masterpiece Sunstreaker From Tokyo Toy Show

No thanks. Mixing chrome and grey doesn't make any sense at all and the pic of the mp-12+ is stupid. Basically the reg version but everything silver is white the wheels are grey and his gun is grey

The tires are gray, the black triangle on his outer shin is now red, the red piece above his foot is now black and I can't entirely tell but the silver part seem to now be mold in flat colours and the Autobot symbol from this angle looks slightly different. This could very well be MP-12+.

Kurona wrote:

The tires are gray, the black triangle on his outer shin is now red, the red piece above his foot is now black and I can't entirely tell but the silver part seem to now be mold in flat colours and the Autobot symbol from this angle looks slightly different. This could very well be MP-12+.

It is

Silver parts are now white, shins are slgihtly recolored, gun is grey instead of silver, the Autobot symbol may be a bit different, and it comes with different accessories.

Anything else?

Is that a chromed spoiler on Sunstreaker I see?

Not excited about the price, but I pre-ordered. Not gonna discuss Sideswipe + here.

Good time to say it actually since discussion of it naturally bled into here; please remember that MP-12+ Sideswipe has its own thread.

Desslok2201 wrote:Is that a chromed spoiler on Sunstreaker I see?

Indeed. Either Lambo relented or it's a separate spoiler from the reality-accurate yellow one.

Sunstreaker looks really good but no gun hand, yet.

I think he looks great! I just wish the head was better.

Love the pictures of Sunstreaker, Sideswipe, Bluestreak and Bumblebee as a rock band though. That gave me a chuckle.

Big Grim wrote:I think he looks great! I just wish the head was better.

My biggest thing right there. That head is total rubbish. The badcube one is about the type of head that I'd like for him

Big Grim wrote:Love the pictures of Sunstreaker, Sideswipe, Blustreak and Bumblebee as a rock band though. That gave me a chuckle.

Where did you see those?

I think his face looks good...





The angle of the chin is very nicely done --



Wouldn't mind a new face for MP-12 Sideswipe actually.




More car-mode shots:

Sigma Magnus wrote:

Big Grim wrote:Love the pictures of Sunstreaker, Sideswipe, Blustreak and Bumblebee as a rock band though. That gave me a chuckle.

Where did you see those?

Close Countach's Twitter page, I'm guessing.

3 things that need to be taken off for me to buy it.
1the head
2backpack
3buttflap

The head is honestly the worst part of the whole.figure. mp-05s head looks better

Sigma Magnus wrote:

Big Grim wrote:Love the pictures of Sunstreaker, Sideswipe, Bluestreak and Bumblebee as a rock band though. That gave me a chuckle.

Where did you see those?

Saw them here:

https://twitter.com/Close_Countach/stat ... 5533356032

Just close the first image and skim through em!

If anyone is looking for a cheaper venue to buy from, anime Export 9who I have been using for years) has him for $75 USD plus shipping (which isnt expensive here isnce its just a car). This should easily save any american at least $20 if they pick SAL as a shipping option.

http://www.anime-export.com/product/36260

Very cool, but no missile hand is no bueno.

The more I see of it, the more and more I like this figure.... aside from that head.

I wonder if I'll be able to sesp heads with Sunsurge.....

The more I see of it the more im glad I got sunsurge

Stock photos --

Thanks to fellow Seibertronian Cyberpath, we have new stock photos of Takara's Masterpiece Sunstreaker! The images show off Sunstreaker posing with his pistol, both forms of the vehicle mode (standard Lamborghini Countach, and customized Countach) along with the opening hood and doors feature, and the small Chip Chase included with the figure! Also with these images, we seem to have confirmation that Sunstreaker will have interchangeable spoilers, one in yellow, one in chrome. Check out the stock photos below, and let us know what you think in the Energon Pub!

>Interchangeable spoilers

Sweeeet.

Kurona wrote:>Interchangeable spoilers

Sweeeet.

I'd say that deserves a spoiler alert

I wouldn't get too excited about that.
From takara Tomy mall
Sunstreaker, laser gun (1), flare gun, alien monster face (1), replacement face (smile) (1), replacement face (screaming) (1), Spare side mirror (1 runner set) (1), Chip Chase figure (1), Wheelchair (1), Character card (1), Instruction manual (1)

Someone mentioned that in some pics the spoiler looked photoshopped. They most likely had to do that till they got the okay from lambo to do it

Bumblebee21 wrote:I wouldn't get too excited about that.
From takara Tomy mall
Sunstreaker, laser gun (1), flare gun, alien monster face (1), replacement face (smile) (1), replacement face (screaming) (1), Spare side mirror (1 runner set) (1), Chip Chase figure (1), Wheelchair (1), Character card (1), Instruction manual (1)

Someone mentioned that in some pics the spoiler looked photoshopped. They most likely had to do that till they got the okay from lambo to do it

Unless there's no parts forming and the spoiler can transform.

chuckdawg1999 wrote:

Bumblebee21 wrote:I wouldn't get too excited about that.
From takara Tomy mall
Sunstreaker, laser gun (1), flare gun, alien monster face (1), replacement face (smile) (1), replacement face (screaming) (1), Spare side mirror (1 runner set) (1), Chip Chase figure (1), Wheelchair (1), Character card (1), Instruction manual (1)

Someone mentioned that in some pics the spoiler looked photoshopped. They most likely had to do that till they got the okay from lambo to do it

Unless there's no parts forming and the spoiler can transform.

Indeed it looks like the spoilers and chrome exhausts transform out of the back of the car, rather than partsform.

If you notice the pic with the Chrome spoiler has a very smooth engine cover under the spoiler, while the yellow one with the chrome exhausts deployed is busier with thicker bases for the yellow spoiler.

Fellow Seibertronian Cyberpath has once again come through for us with many an image of Takara's latest upcoming Masterpiece, MP-39 Sunstreaker! Below you'll find photos showing off his exceptional poseability, how he compares to his brother Sideswipe, and even a cool boxart homage. Check 'em out and tell us what you think in the forums!

Kurona wrote:

"Go, web!"
"Fly."
"Up, up, and away, web!"
"Shazam!"
"Go!"
"Go!"
"Go, web, go!"

He looks awesome.. only gripe is the chrome... always disliked it. Mp hot rod was losing some paint after two transformations.


Also.. where's his gun referenced from? Don recall the toy having one..or am I mistaken?

Come one, Takara, leave something for us.

Cyberpath wrote:

Come one, Takara, leave something for us.

Sunstreaker holding his arm is specifically from Roll For It, but that one works, too.

Like Ironhide getting patched up, Sunstreaker complaining about his bruises is a common thing in the cartoon.

Indeed!

I gotta say, though: Sunstreaker never looked so good! Can't wait!

Quick question for everyone. I don't have any version of MP Sideswipe, and I'm considering the new anime acurate version or Sunstreaker. I only want to get one for cost reasons. If you had to choose just one, which would you and why?

nycPrime wrote:Quick question for everyone. I don't have any version of MP Sideswipe, and I'm considering the new anime acurate version or Sunstreaker. I only want to get one for cost reasons. If you had to choose just one, which would you and why?

Honestly, there's not that much difference. If you can get a good deal on either, go for it. It's a great mold. Just make sure you're not buying a KO.
Sorry, i just caught that I misunderstood the question. Sideswipe vs Sunstreaker? Sunstreaker looks to be a lot more articulate, but Sideswipe's head sculpt is better.

nycPrime wrote:Quick question for everyone. I don't have any version of MP Sideswipe, and I'm considering the new anime acurate version or Sunstreaker. I only want to get one for cost reasons. If you had to choose just one, which would you and why?

Sideswipe - at least for now - seems to be the much better option. As it's a very minor redeco it's basically a re-issue; and a re-issue of a figure that is known to be an excellent toy. Not only that but it costs a lot less than Sunstreaker but is the same size. I'd suggest waiting for sales on Sunstreaker.

Pre-orders are up for Sunstreaker (and Sideswipe). The MSRP is a ridiculous 12,000 JPY, that's the same as the much larger Optimus Primal and 2,000 JPY more than Ironhide and Ratchet! What on Earth could justify that price jump? Sure, he has a lot of accessories, but so do the vans and Primal.

Meanwhile MP-12+ is 8,500 JPY.

Emerje

Emerje wrote:Pre-orders are up for Sunstreaker (and Sideswipe). The MSRP is a ridiculous 12,000 JPY, that's the same as the much larger Optimus Primal and 2,000 JPY more than Ironhide and Ratchet! What on Earth could justify that price jump? Sure, he has a lot of accessories, but so do the vans and Primal.

Meanwhile MP-12+ is 8,500 JPY.

Emerje

I thought Primal was the same size as the car bots; basically Voyager?

But yeah, the price jump is insane. We've been thinking it's due to parts count in order to make the transformation work.

And ... pre-ordered from HLJ.

Kurona wrote:

Emerje wrote:Pre-orders are up for Sunstreaker (and Sideswipe). The MSRP is a ridiculous 12,000 JPY, that's the same as the much larger Optimus Primal and 2,000 JPY more than Ironhide and Ratchet! What on Earth could justify that price jump? Sure, he has a lot of accessories, but so do the vans and Primal.

Meanwhile MP-12+ is 8,500 JPY.

Emerje

I thought Primal was the same size as the car bots; basically Voyager?

I've never compared, but he's at least larger than Rhinox so I'm pretty sure he's taller than most average Voyagers. I had assumed Cheetor was the size of the cars and Primal was somewhere between the cars and the vans, but again, I've never compared. I'm redoing my shelves so everything is in boxes right now.

But yeah, the price jump is insane. We've been thinking it's due to parts count in order to make the transformation work.

He does appear to have a large parts count, but Primal's is deceptively large as well, plus he has size and the ever expensive electronics going for him. Still feels like Sunstreaker should have been closer to 10,000 JPY all things considered. Maybe they got screwed on the license renewal?

Then again, they did price MPM Bumblebee at 10,000 JPY and he comes with very few accessories so maybe Takara Tomy is raising the MP prices across the board?

I'm sure this has already come up, but we'll likely see a G1 toy-style MP with red shoulders in the future, right? I mean, we still don't have a dark purple Shockwave, but it seems likely.

Emerje

We have the toy-accurate Primal coming out, so it's certainly possible Takara is starting to see an audience for that sort of thing and said toy-accurate Primal will set a precedence. Fingers crossed!

Mpm bee is that much because he has diecast in him.

Mp-38 isn't toy accurate. It movie accurate

Bumblebee21 wrote:Mpm bee is that much because he has diecast in him.

Mp-38 isn't toy accurate. It movie accurate

I mean, they're the same thing - and even then, MP-38 has the extra toy-accurate mutant head he didn't have in the movie. I'm gonna go with the idea it's toy-accurate.

Kurona wrote:

Bumblebee21 wrote:Mpm bee is that much because he has diecast in him.

Mp-38 isn't toy accurate. It movie accurate

I mean, they're the same thing - and even then, MP-38 has the extra toy-accurate mutant head he didn't have in the movie. I'm gonna go with the idea it's toy-accurate.

There is a Beast Wars movie?

wilcosu35 wrote:

Kurona wrote:

Bumblebee21 wrote:Mpm bee is that much because he has diecast in him.

Mp-38 isn't toy accurate. It movie accurate

I mean, they're the same thing - and even then, MP-38 has the extra toy-accurate mutant head he didn't have in the movie. I'm gonna go with the idea it's toy-accurate.

There is a Beast Wars movie?

A Beast Wars II movie, in which Convoy (Optimus Primal) guest starred.

AmiAmi has a stock photo of MP-39 Sunstreaker next to the regular MP-12 --



And here he is with MP-12+ again --