Takara Masterpiece MP-18+ Streak aka Bluestreak Revealed

The effect parts and new faces make this actually appealing to me even though I already have the mold as the all silver version, well played, Takara, well played.

DO WANT! Man, that looks great! Already love the mold and it's nice to see they've done more than just repaint it. Definitely going on my pre-order list. I wonder why Prowl didn't get this kind of treatment? Looking forward to Smokescreen+ now.

Emerje

I'm surprised it didn't come with the big launchers. This is interesting that the head is remolded for a swappable face gimmick, something tells me we might get ANOTHER Prowl with this new gimmick.

chuckdawg1999 wrote:I'm surprised it didn't come with the big launchers. This is interesting that the head is remolded for a swappable face gimmick, something tells me we might get ANOTHER Prowl with this new gimmick.

Prowl MP-17++ with swappable jerk face and a table to flip over!

What?? Takara!


Why didn't they do this with Sideswipe Plus, too??

I already like the original MP Blustreak. But this is really cool. And probably irrelevant since it's a TT Mall exclusive.

Wolfman Jake wrote:

chuckdawg1999 wrote:I'm surprised it didn't come with the big launchers. This is interesting that the head is remolded for a swappable face gimmick, something tells me we might get ANOTHER Prowl with this new gimmick.

Prowl MP-17++ with swappable jerk face and a table to flip over!

You're kidding but I can see it happen

I am impressed by how great this new Bluestreak looks. The deco is so clean. Takara really did a nice job, and it’s presumably fantastic news for anyone who doesn’t already have Bluestreak. If I only had Silverstreak, or blue Bluestreak, Instead of only owning regular Bluestreak, I would love to pick him up. Especially with those effect parts, which is such an exciting addition to MPs.

If Takara started selling just effect parts, I would be 100% in. Different rays, blasts, and bursts. I’d love a missle circus effect for the Seekers missle pods.

I don't normally go for the anime accurate deco's but there is something about this I like. The face/head sculpt is really cool and those Siege weapon effects are tops

The overall deco is just really pleasing.

chuckdawg1999 wrote:I'm surprised it didn't come with the big launchers.

The shoulder cannons already built into the figure are the more show-accurate ones, as is the goal of this + version.

Damn it now I gotta get this figure when I already have the original and blue masterpiece Bluestreaks. Think they’ll make a Prowl with smoke coming out of his mouth?

Of course, a super cartoon-accurate Bluestreak would have zero wheels in robot-mode, like Optimus Prime. But I understand why he has them.

Wish Red Alert wasn't the first bot to get a PLUS edition. Maybe then the series would have evolved enough to retool his shoulders and arms. #JusticeForRedAlert

I assume Smokescreen will be the last one to get a (cartoon) PLUS release. (Unless they actually want to redo something big like Soundwave just to remove some paint apps and make his feet dark.)

I only have the all Silver Bluestreak, so this is definitely a must buy. He just looks gorgeous and the effect parts are a really nice addon, even though I probably won't use them much. Shame it's a TT Mall exclusive though, so no discount. But at least AE is carrying him, so I'm not stuck double importing him

I'm all for it. I am such a sucker for anything cartoon accurate. So those blast effects are how they appeared in the cartoon too?!

Cyberpath wrote:Wish Red Alert wasn't the first bot to get a PLUS edition. Maybe then the series would have evolved enough to retool his shoulders and arms. #JusticeForRedAlert

I think for that it would need more thn a retool, it would need a new transformation, so a 2.0 version.

william-james88 wrote:

Cyberpath wrote:Wish Red Alert wasn't the first bot to get a PLUS edition. Maybe then the series would have evolved enough to retool his shoulders and arms. #JusticeForRedAlert

I think for that it would need more thn a retool, it would need a new transformation, so a 2.0 version.

I'm in the you can never have enough Lambro molds camp

For being the anime design, I am really shocked by how much I really really like the looks of this. The head is a dead ringer for Andrew Griffith Prowl in RiD/TF, and the colors are pretty ace.

I am considering him, he looks really nice

Hi-res pix, click to enlarge --

Wow, in that reflection you can see how badly dinged up the paint is. Never go off-roading in a Datsun 280ZX kid.

Hope that's a prototype as the side mirror is also missing paint.

Comparisons by Cheem the Rup (click each for full size):

A couple of new images from BBTS, but not that different than before --

It's remarkable how using duller gray paints over the original's shiny silver makes the figure "pop" so much more with color and contrast. I was skeptical that they could really make much of an improvement at all with an anime colors edition Bluestreak, but I'm glad to be proven wrong. This is a must have for me.

A few examples off the top of my head.

As a SUPER Datsun Bros fan, and specifically Bluestreak, I feel I should chime in.
As y'all know, the toon stuff ain't my bag, but DANG! I gotta say, the flat/matte paint looks really nice! And the add-ons are fun.

Won't be getting this, as I have enough of the mold to keep me happy for a life time, but always happy to see more Bluestreak in the world.

#DatsunBrosForLOIFE!!!

In line with some brand synergy, Hasbro sent us the official images for MP-18+ Bluesteak (called Streak) while letting us know that they will be distributing this toy, as they do all Masterpeice releases from here on out. The only difference between Hasbro's release and Takara's would be a black slip cover for eglish writing (which you can see here). Hasbro's quick short and sweet press release tells us that Masterpiece MP- 18+ Streak will be available at EB Games Canada for $109.99 CAD

We wanted to let you know about 2 new Transformers Masterpiece figures, Streak and Bumblebee Version 2.0 from Takara Tomy! Both with be available exclusively at EB Game Canada.

The Canadian prices are:

$109.99 – TT Streak

$159.99 – TT BB

TT Masterpiece MP-18+ STREAK (Pre-Sell 2/8)
TT Masterpiece MP-45 Bumble Ver.2.0 (Pre-Sell 2/13)

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These latest pictures and the pre-order price not seeming that bad is making me consider if I finally want to grab a datsun for my MP shelf

"Oh gross, I stepped in something..."

D-Maximal_Primal wrote:These latest pictures and the pre-order price not seeming that bad is making me consider if I finally want to grab a datsun for my MP shelf

Do it! It's a great mold.

To be honest... after seeing a comparison of New Bee next and old bee.... It's kinda like comparing MP 10 and 44... there's nothing *wrong* with either release. They're just going after different aesthetics. That said... the new Bee is going to be significantly more articulated. The new Bee also has a smaller chest, which I appreciate... even if it's all "fake chest". We'll see.

Just like after seeing them... I"m sold on the big chest windows for Prime, even if they're hidden behind his real truck windows (which I think disappear into his legs).

As far as why Streak isn't cheaper... I'm glad he's not... if he was over $100 I probably would have skipped him. The blast effects and significantly changed face are a big plus in my book. Dreading if they're going to re-do (again) the other MP+s with faceplate swaps and blast effects....

I also can appreciate the old MP Bee since I got the faceplate for him. He'll be a good nod to a new "toy" version... where as 45 would be an animation representation to a painful t.

Only thing "missing" is a red eye angry faceplate from "Attack of the Autobots." I still won't get this, but I appreciate it.

Has anyone figured out how to pre order these Takara mall exclusives at a discounted price? I’m in the US

GrangerPerry wrote:Has anyone figured out how to pre order these Takara mall exclusives at a discounted price? I’m in the US

You cant, thats what makes it an exclusive.

BBTS & TFsource have him for $80, like TakaraTomy Mall

BBTS includes a "collectible pin."

I placed a pre-order. Not sure if I will stick with it, but I have it here in case. It really is an awesome deco and looks really cool. I have no attachment to any of the Datsuns, but the coolness is enough for me for now

D-Maximal_Primal wrote:I placed a pre-order. Not sure if I will stick with it, but I have it here in case. It really is an awesome deco and looks really cool. I have no attachment to any of the Datsuns, but the coolness is enough for me for now

Here's hoping you form a long lasting attachment. Cheers!

Fellow Seibertronians! Yours truly has discovered some exciting news, this time regarding the new Transformers Masterpiece MP-18+ Anime Bluestreak! Thanks to TFW2005 Member Phamduc, we have our first set of in-hand images of the new Masterpiece, and this figure definitely deserves that title!

This new release of MP-18 Bluestreak comes in more matte cartoon-accurate paint job, new faces, and effect parts that can plug into his gun or shoulder canons coming directly from the show. The images reveal how expressive and dynamic this figure can be thanks to the new faces and improved neck articulation. The effect parts work in the rifle and shoulder cannons thanks to interchangeable connectors.

We have mirrored some of the images below for your convenience.





















Are you liking this Anime version of this Praxien? Do you prefer the standard release of this Datsun fellow? Or do you just prefer your Bluestreaks to be, well, blue? Tell us in the discussion below.

I'm still really torn with this + additions... On one hand... I feel like [Blue]Streak here adds the most, without taking away (too much), so I pulled the trigger on him... I just hope this doesn't start a slippery slope of effectively completely rebuying my MP collection because "cartoon accurate". Wheeljack was a *close* buy.... but I don't really like his animation color scheme in car mode.

Hasbro just charged me for this so he should be showing up by the end of the week! Glad the wait is finally over.

Not sure what happened to my order, looks like they had some issues while filling it.



He's been removed from the store as well.

Emerje

Mine arrives from Amazon Japan today.