New Teaser for Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-20 Wheeljack

Pulled a little detail out. Should be nice. Preordered.

Not really digging that open gap in the heel, but I'll need to see more of the details to better judge it.

Played with the lighting a bit in PS. Reveals a little more detail.

Don't like the change of mp designers and I'm not a fan of those earlier non Shogo mp designs but the good news is that I think that he already finished designing this Wheeljack and mp Bumblebee. This Wheeljack looks good. I wanna see how his ankles turn out.

Anyone here read Japanese? I'm not sure how accurate Google Translate really is; did Hasui actually say that Wheeljack was his latest MP... or his last MP?

I hope the news about a replacement designer turn out to be a misunderstanding, I don't want a different designer, I want Hasui to stay. Especially for Bumblebee and the inevitable new Megatron.

Also, as far as I'm aware of, the MP-10 was Hasui's baby, not Kobayashi's.

Stormrider wrote:Is the missile going to be his only accessory? I would like to see him with some energon "rods" as seen in S1E1 or a gadget of some kind.

Why not the transfixatron dohickey?

Those pics are so cruel.........arrgh!

I ran the image through Photoshop to bring out a little bit of detail, courtesy of fellow Seibertronian Anna-Christine Sanders-Browning on Facebook who did the same thing.

Sheesh, fourth one today.

Cyberpath wrote:Anyone here read Japanese? I'm not sure how accurate Google Translate really is; did Hasui actually say that Wheeljack was his latest MP... or his last MP?

Seems to be saying his "latest" or "most recent" MP work.

Seibertron wrote:I ran the image through Photoshop to bring out a little bit of detail, courtesy of fellow Seibertronian Anna-Christine Sanders-Browning on Facebook who did the same thing.

The head sculpt, forearms, and shins look good so far. Bicep/shoulders, ankles, and waist are not looking so hot from this angle. But I am holding out for more details.

I'm not loving this silhouette so far. Maybe when we see something a little more detailed I will get a little more excited.

Wow, lots of stuff I'm not liking with this...

Wings are too skinny (I want my Wheeljack with large wings). Thighs too skinny. Hips too skinny.

Those panels (wrist guards?) that stickout at the hands are in the wrong place, and probably should be fused to the forearms instead of the hands...

His feet look really hollowed out in the back.

Its funny, I thought he would be one of the easier cars to pull off?

all of the other masterpieces were excellent, a perfect mix of the original toy and the cartoon and some reality.i seriously think that they won't mess this up, have some faith people.

it will probably look like thishttps://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct ... 4164437748
i think thats awesome!

Ultra Markus wrote:all of the other masterpieces were excellent,

Compared to those of today, MP Megatron is debatable. And maybe MP Rodimus with all his QC issues.

Ultra Markus wrote:it will probably look like thishttps://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct ... 4164437748
i think thats awesome!

Link is broken.

Damn those thighs are skinny.

warzon3 wrote:Wow, lots of stuff I'm not liking with this...

Wings are too skinny (I want my Wheeljack with large wings). Thighs too skinny. Hips too skinny.

Those panels (wrist guards?) that stickout at the hands are in the wrong place, and probably should be fused to the forearms instead of the hands...

His feet look really hollowed out in the back.

Its funny, I thought he would be one of the easier cars to pull off?

Possible Sunstreaker retool? All it takes is a new car mode shell while keeping the transformation intact

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:

warzon3 wrote:Wow, lots of stuff I'm not liking with this...

Wings are too skinny (I want my Wheeljack with large wings). Thighs too skinny. Hips too skinny.

Those panels (wrist guards?) that stickout at the hands are in the wrong place, and probably should be fused to the forearms instead of the hands...

His feet look really hollowed out in the back.

Its funny, I thought he would be one of the easier cars to pull off?

Possible Sunstreaker retool? All it takes is a new car mode shell while keeping the transformation intact

Sunstreaker retool would be awesome.

Stormrider wrote:

Seibertron wrote:I ran the image through Photoshop to bring out a little bit of detail, courtesy of fellow Seibertronian Anna-Christine Sanders-Browning on Facebook who did the same thing.

The head sculpt, forearms, and shins look good so far. Bicep/shoulders, ankles, and waist are not looking so hot from this angle. But I am holding out for more details.

Looks OK to me:




And just for kicks!



Remember, a lot of people had problems with the width of MP Sideswipe's chest relative to the animation model. When all's said and done, I think Wheeljack will be an excellent addition to the MP lineup.

FINALLY!!!!!!WE GOT AN IMAGE!!!

He looks pretty great. Thanks Grifter Prime for the post!

First official look at the test shot Wheeljack...

Over at TagHobby.com we've spotted a listing for a pre-order on Masterpiece MP-20 Wheeljack, showing a release date of August 23, 2014.



This is the first look we have had of the figure, other than the teaser silhouette shown previously. The image is a bit rough, but it gives a pretty clear indication of what the figure will look like. The pre-order price is 6,500 yen, and hopefully this will be just the beginning of more detailed pics we will start seeing.

helli0n wrote:First official look at the test shot Wheeljack...

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Wait, on second thought:

helli0n wrote:First official look at the test shot Wheeljack...

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What's the source for this?

Brace yourselves. The fandom is about to explode in overwhelming joy.

He looks okay.

Looking forward to the day when the August 2014 date is pushed to October 2014! Excelsior!

Looks pretty darned decent.

Flashing ear-things or bust!

RhA wrote:Flashing ear-things or bust!

these are masterpiece figures.. not powerizers.

this is beautiful.

Looks great! Wheeljack really deserved a Masterpiece as his G1 toy had very poor resemblance to the cartoon

i knew it would look awesome!

C'mon Takara! Give us Marlboor Wheeljack!

I knew that 2nd quarter release date was too good to be true.... Maybe mp bumble bee will jump aheAd of him in production? Wishful thinking...

Seibertron wrote:C'mon Takara! Give us Marlboor Wheeljack!

Seconded

The figure looks great! I think this is the first new figure from the old designer.

My boy Wheeljack the rebel is still looking alright, actually looking Great. First thing I saw that stood out in car mode was the almost panoramic like windshield and side windows, that looks nice. But what's up with the pronounced sunk in grilll part, is that aerodynamic. This mold almost looks to good and I really don't remember giving praise to a prototype like that before.

TAKARA SHOULD MAKE ALL OF THESE PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE MP SPORTS CARS AT LEAST SMALL LEADER SIZE AND BIGGER. They would make a fortune.

Leader size Wheeljack, imo. But overall, I am happy with this design.

Oh, I just hope he is at least the same size as mp prowl or bigger NOT, NOT smaller.

TimothyR wrote:

RhA wrote:Flashing ear-things or bust!

these are masterpiece figures.. not powerizers.

I have to disagree with you there.. his flashi g ear thingys were an integral part of the character on the show and if they can easily work it into the design without charging an extra £20 id be all for it. Its probably worth £5 or maybe even £10 to me

I also hope he is not smaller than MP Prowl but realistically he will be tthe same size.

That alt mode... Just so perfect.

I almost don't care if he will be decked out in proper G1 toy 'Alitalla' colors or if he will be in the simpler colors like in the animation. Although official Alitalia sponsoring would be icing on the cake.

Does anybodybelse see the potential for a HEAVY retool into Sunstreaker using the same basic Transformation as a base?

padfoo wrote:The figure looks great! I think this is the first new figure from the old designer.

Still by the current designer. He confirmed that on Twitter.

And just as I said in the Year in Review, this is what I'm looking forward to this year.

Can't wait to see the colours!

This is were i start collecting masterpiece transformers .

Muy magnifico

God, I love these car masterpiece autobots. Are there any plans for US distribution?

I wonder if any of his inventions will be included.

Beautiful. The Lancia Stratos is genuinely one of the most beautiful cars out there. I'm wishing they hadn't shown the toy so soon. Waiting until the end of the year for this will be painful (We all know this will be delayed by several months as usual). I guess Bumblebee is next?

Will the repaint be the rare 'Marlboor' version?

SWEET!! I was waiting for this so i can cancel my BBTS pre-order and order from a Japanese site =X hehe