RobotKingdom.com MP-20 Wheeljack Amazon Exclusive Update

Nice to see there's an online retailer that doesn't automatically rape your wallet on a new pre-order item.

AutoBorst wrote:Nice to see there's an online retailer that doesn't automatically rape your wallet on a new pre-order item.

They just rape your wallet on shipping.

megatronus wrote:

AutoBorst wrote:Nice to see there's an online retailer that doesn't automatically rape your wallet on a new pre-order item.

They just rape your wallet on shipping.

Indeed that's the truth! That's why I haven't shopped with them for over a year. It's not their fault though I think HK post is just generally much more expensive than JP post and it went up. I put the same things in cart at Ehobbybase shop they pretty much charge the same rates.

mooncake623 wrote:

megatronus wrote:

AutoBorst wrote:Nice to see there's an online retailer that doesn't automatically rape your wallet on a new pre-order item.

They just rape your wallet on shipping.

Indeed that's the truth! That's why I haven't shopped with them for over a year. It's not their fault though I think HK post is just generally much more expensive than JP post and it went up. I put the same things in cart at Ehobbybase shop they pretty much charge the same rates.

Yup! But if you order a few MPs at a time (I've got Jackie, Bee, and G2 Sideswipe in one order), it still comes out to $10 less than US retail per MP, and you get the coins and Amazon.jp accessories. So I end up ordering from them very occasionally.

Robotkingdom is bullshit there charding me 26 dollars for ups Shipping when they are clearly Shipping from hong komg.

New pic from the designer:



MP-20ホイルジャックのビークルモード後部の画像です。変形方法が、いくらか見えてきましたかね？ 写真では分かりづらいですが、手持ち銃であるハンドガンをエグゾーストパイプのように取り付けることができます。

Google translate:

This is a picture of the rear of the vehicle mode MP-20 Wheeljack. Deformation method, I guess we have seen some? It is hard to understand with the photograph, it can be installed as exhaust pipe a handgun is a hand-held gun.

Fellow Seibertronian Cyberpath found an update from Hasui's Twitter, revealing how Masterpiece Wheeljack's weapon will stow away in vehicle mode. Unlike previous releases, Wheeljack's weapon integrates into his vehicle mode as seen below:

Cyberpath wrote:New pic from the designer:



MP-20ホイルジャックのビークルモード後部の画像です。変形方法が、いくらか見えてきましたかね？ 写真では分かりづらいですが、手持ち銃であるハンドガンをエグゾーストパイプのように取り付けることができます。

Google translate:

This is a picture of the rear of the vehicle mode MP-20 Wheeljack. Deformation method, I guess we have seen some? It is hard to understand with the photograph, it can be installed as exhaust pipe a handgun is a hand-held gun.

Masterpiece Wheeljack is listed as an August release, until then, pictures will have to keep us going.

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The more I see of this figure, the more I like it!

do the updated masterpieces feature rubber or plastic tyres?

So if Wheeljack is set to be released in August, when are Bumblebee and Ultra Magnus to be expected?

Well that's one thing this guy has done right! The only thing I don't like about Sideswipe and Prowl is the inability to store weapons. Except for Prowl's shoulder cannons, that's sweet.

frogbat wrote:do the updated masterpieces feature rubber or plastic tyres?

plastic

LOST Cybertronian wrote:

frogbat wrote:do the updated masterpieces feature rubber or plastic tyres?

plastic

I prefer the plastic really, no dry rot, cracking, or flat spots from sitting in one position for too long.

That is one sexy backside.

kirbenvost wrote:That is one sexy backside.

indeed, wheeljack has a nice rear

El Duque wrote:

LOST Cybertronian wrote:

frogbat wrote:do the updated masterpieces feature rubber or plastic tyres?

plastic

I prefer the plastic really, no dry rot, cracking, or flat spots from sitting in one position for too long.

yeah i agree, in the long run i prefer plastic too for practical reasons as you mention. I think only a couple of grapple's tyres survived from my childhood days. Though for aesthetics, and a touch of realism + a feel you're getting more for your money, rubber would be my preference. If anyone comes up with durable rubber it would be better.

Weapon storage too, this might be the best figure of 2014. I want someone to make a 10 piece mp Wheeljack accessory pakage.

El Duque wrote:

LOST Cybertronian wrote:

frogbat wrote:do the updated masterpieces feature rubber or plastic tyres?

plastic

I prefer the plastic really, no dry rot, cracking, or flat spots from sitting in one position for too long.

Same here. Having problems with my G1 figs already with rubber rot. Unless you regularly apply Armor All to it. Rubber feels and looks good for the "realistic" presentation but you get the rot as a consequence.

fenrir72 wrote:

El Duque wrote:

LOST Cybertronian wrote:

frogbat wrote:do the updated masterpieces feature rubber or plastic tyres?

plastic

I prefer the plastic really, no dry rot, cracking, or flat spots from sitting in one position for too long.

Same here. Having problems with my G1 figs already with rubber rot. Unless you regularly apply Armor All to it. Rubber feels and looks good for the "realistic" presentation but you get the rot as a consequence.

How frequently? Don't want my MP-10's tires rotting anytime soon.

If you live in temperate zones at least once a moth. I live near the tropics...........2x a month.

A new photo from the designer, homage to "Trans-Europe Express."

Wondering Takara Tomy's next Transformers Masterpiece MP-20 Wheeljack will scale with the rest of the recently released Autobot cars? Site sponsor TFsource dropped by with an image of the prototype in vehicle mode with MP-12 Sideswipe, MP-18 Bluestreak, and MP-Smokescreen. Click here pre-order yours at TFsource.

These Masterpiece cars are the best thing going under the Transformers brand right now. Love em.

Its real good that he doesn't look smaller than the rest of the bunch. He actually looks a little bigger
Can't wait to see his paint job.

As if there ever really was any doubt. With the rebooted MPs, they've been kncking everything out of the park.

Wheeljack looks better every time I see him.

He is a true masterpiece, and I cannot wait to own him!

Thanks to Japanese hobby site TAG Hobby, we have another batch of scans, and it's the Dengeki Hobby magazine. Featured inside are some images of the lineart for the upcoming Masterpiece Wheeljack figure, including another shot of its prototype. Check it out below!

Cooooome oooooon Sunstreaker reshell. :pray:

The untappered thicker knees and thighs on the line art looks better than the prototype. That's the only thing that I can nit-pick at.

I'm starting to really hate those hands, nowhere in g1 does Jack have hands that look like that. these are more of a classics updated interpretation of his hand guards/shield

I like where the wheels go on his back and hide away, very cool.

warzon3 wrote:I'm starting to really hate those hands, nowhere in g1 does Jack have hands that look like that. these are more of a classics updated interpretation of his hand guards/shield

If anything it's more an updated interpretation of his G1 toy with the guards/shields shifting from behind to the sides.

Burn wrote:

warzon3 wrote:I'm starting to really hate those hands, nowhere in g1 does Jack have hands that look like that. these are more of a classics updated interpretation of his hand guards/shield

If anything it's more an updated interpretation of his G1 toy with the guards/shields shifting from behind to the sides.

And is most likely a necessary compromise so the hands are covered in alt mode. If that and the 'thin' thighs are the only compromises, then there really isn't anything much to complain about considering the liberties taken by the G1 animators

But like the toy they should be at the bottom, or at at least they should not be angled and come to a sharp point. There is also this raised circle detailing on the hand guards that really take away from the g1 look.

I really like how they still sketch these designs out by hand rather than relying purely on CAD and CG. You can really see how the transformations are thought out.

Following up his earlier comparison tweet of MP-20 Wheeljack with MP-12 Sideswipe, MP-18 Bluestreak, and MP-Smokescreen, Takara Tomy designer Shogo Hasui has revealed the group in robot mode. However, MP-17 Prowl has replaced MP-Smokescreen for this shot. Check em out below!

man.. this is going to be way way WAY too long of a wait.

he looks almost perfect.. as usual.

i really hope we see teasers or prototypes of bumblebee and magnus soon.

i am surprised that he didn't flatten out prowl's feet.. they're very articulated and would've easily been able to sit flush on the ground.. not to mention i don't see his heal flipped out.. odd for someone who designed it to overlook that.

warzon3 wrote:I'm starting to really hate those hands, nowhere in g1 does Jack have hands that look like that. these are more of a classics updated interpretation of his hand guards/shield

Suck it noob!
Now stop your complaining!

End of August............an eternity too long............

fenrir72 wrote:End of August............an eternity too long............

Oh come on, you know you would have waited an eternity for this ...

after holding back on the masterpieces i caved in and got smokescreen, now i'll chase sideswipe. So i for one am glad wheeljack will be a while, gives me a breather to pick up some of the new generations figures

TimothyR wrote:he looks almost perfect.. as usual.

TimothyR wrote:i really hope we see teasers or prototypes of bumblebee and magnus soon.

Same. I assume we'll see some 'Bee test shots in month or so.

TimothyR wrote:i am surprised that he didn't flatten out prowl's feet.. they're very articulated and would've easily been able to sit flush on the ground.. not to mention i don't see his heal flipped out.. odd for someone who designed it to overlook that.

Hmmm...

mesh wrote:Suck it noob!
Now stop your complaining!

Burn wrote:

fenrir72 wrote:End of August............an eternity too long............

Oh come on, you know you would have waited an eternity for this ...

frogbat wrote:after holding back on the masterpieces i caved in and got smokescreen, now i'll chase sideswipe. So i for one am glad wheeljack will be a while, gives me a breather to pick up some of the new generations figures

No need to chase! 2nd Production run of Sideswipe will be at the major retailers this March. Preorders are up at:
BBTS - http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/prod ... ode=retail
TFsource - http://tfsource.com/masterpiece/mp-12-sideswipe-2nd/

Looks great, now where are pics of this so-called Masterpiece Ultra Magnus we've been hearing about?

The scale looks great.

Takara Tomy designer Shogo Hasui continues to tweet new images of the Transformers Masterpiece MP-20 Wheeljack prototype, this evening we get a little closer look at shoulder mounted weapon. His Magnetic Inducer Shell can at very least be removed from the launcher, possibly fired. Image mirrored below.

Torture! I can't wait to see colored pics! Btw, I have a bad feeling that this will not make the end of August release.

Given the size difference between him and MP Frenzy, reenacting his famous use of this weapon in Marvel US#9 will seem kind of mean. But if it actually fires, that's what's happening as soon as he's out of the box.

fenrir72 wrote:Torture! I can't wait to see colored pics! Btw, I have a bad feeling that this will not make the end of August release.

Here's a good indication how he would look

Torneira wrote:

fenrir72 wrote:Torture! I can't wait to see colored pics! Btw, I have a bad feeling that this will not make the end of August release.

Here's a good indication how he would look

Hmm, my picture didn't load up, so here 's the link to it:


http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/attachmen ... ckdigi.jpg