Takara Relases Official Images for Transformers Masterpiece MP-43 Beast Wars Megatron

Friday, July 6th, 2018 12:10PM CDT

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Takara's Transformers site has uplaoded new official images of MP 43 Beast Wars Megatron which also include clearer versions of the images we prviously saw in the Figure King magazine.

We get a good look at the T-Rex mode and how its eyes can move and also how the pupil can dissapear when used in robot mode.

We also get a full designer interview, which Google translated for us below. With the knowledge that the MSRP is above $300 USD, how many of you are still as excited as before? And have any of you chosen not to get him? The Japanese retailers, like site sponsor HLJ, usually have them for less (leaving the importing costs for you to handle), but how much less would he have to be for those of you still on the fence? Let us know!

Q. What was the background of the commercialization this time?

From the very beginning, when the decision to release Beast Wars in the masterpiece series came out, there was a concept itself. Actually, the size of the convoy was also calculated back from the megatron, as we have created comparison charts of major characters at the beginning of the development of the convoy. So, I think that the size of the overwhelming megatron in the symbolic scene that the convoy throws away is reproduced.

Q. What is the point of the product?

Since the current masterpiece is aiming for the reproducibility as if it comes out from the TV, it is necessary to include "to incorporate the talking gimmick", "to reproduce the shape of the middle of the play" To realize mobility beyond common sense "was the point. Megatron is a character that towed the popularity of the work with the talk part, so we recorded a total of 30 kinds of sounds. The voice also contains the multiplication with Black Widow and Navigator, but Ichi push is the reproduction of the opening of 13 episodes. Starting with the melody called Jahn, "Wahaha, I am the destroying great megatron, it is the beginning of the beast wow!" And recorded until the song started. As the sound effect enters firmly into the chorus part, I would like you to take it in hand, remembering the animation of that time and get depressed.

Q. What was the hardest part of development?

The obvious difference between the BW version of the toy at the time and the play was on the back. It was the most impressive place behind the head, so it was the most difficult point at how to show this like a play. Since you can not change the area of the dinosaur's gawa, it is hidden and reproduced by distributing with that hand. Even so, I have folded the leftover part on my back. Besides, BW version of toy at that time is changing for dinosaurs because of the circumstances that the knees are getting shorter, but in this masterpiece version we aim at a balance that does not feel discomfort in both dinosaurs and robots.

Q. What is the evolutionary point of the recent masterpiece series?

In order to reproduce it more thoroughly, it is possible to move to the place where you move the eyeball of the dinosaur mode. Since the head of the dinosaur mode is clogged with sound units, it has a minimum space-saving structure, but by making it movable, you can enjoy the change of facial expressions and the white eye condition of robot mode can be reproduced It is. In the fourth bulletin, the Destron Major corps destroyed megatron appeared, but I'd like to be able to arrange the main characters of Cybatron and Destron all together in a masterpiece, so please look forward to future developments as well.

Credit(s): Takara Tomy

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Re: Takara Relases Official Images for Transformers Masterpiece MP-43 Beast Wars Megatron (1969030)
Posted by Big Grim on July 6th, 2018 @ 12:15pm CDT

Oh my god! I think I might have to find the funds for him! That is seriously spectacular!

Re: Takara Relases Official Images for Transformers Masterpiece MP-43 Beast Wars Megatron (1969031)
Posted by ZeroWolf on July 6th, 2018 @ 12:16pm CDT

They have done such a good job here, I just wish it was more affordable.

Re: Takara Relases Official Images for Transformers Masterpiece MP-43 Beast Wars Megatron (1969035)
Posted by wilcosu35 on July 6th, 2018 @ 12:23pm CDT

I'm ordering him as soon as the preorders go live on HLJ, regardless of what he costs. Ordering 2 actually, because a friend also wants him. (same reason i've got 2 Dinobots on order).

Re: Takara Relases Official Images for Transformers Masterpiece MP-43 Beast Wars Megatron (1969046)
Posted by AllNewSuperRobot on July 6th, 2018 @ 12:52pm CDT

Ultimately he is a collectors item and as he isn't an army builder I'm not going to be buying twenty of him. So as a one off item, to complete my MP Beast Wars collection, I wouldn't think twice about buying him. Also strictly adhering to the Season One cast, he is the plateau, no one else even approaches his size and scale.

Re: Takara Relases Official Images for Transformers Masterpiece MP-43 Beast Wars Megatron (1969047)
Posted by joevill on July 6th, 2018 @ 12:53pm CDT

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Re: Takara Relases Official Images for Transformers Masterpiece MP-43 Beast Wars Megatron (1969054)
Posted by S.o.L. on July 6th, 2018 @ 1:16pm CDT

interviewer wrote:Q. What is the point of the product?

designer wrote:As the sound effect enters firmly into the chorus part, I would like you to take it in hand, remembering the animation of that time and get depressed.

Yea, verily.

Re: Takara Relases Official Images for Transformers Masterpiece MP-43 Beast Wars Megatron (1969058)
Posted by Sabrblade on July 6th, 2018 @ 1:26pm CDT

AllNewSuperRobot wrote:Also strictly adhering to the Season One cast, he is the plateau, no one else even approaches his size and scale.

Inferno was a big dude.

Re: Takara Relases Official Images for Transformers Masterpiece MP-43 Beast Wars Megatron (1969060)
Posted by AllNewSuperRobot on July 6th, 2018 @ 1:31pm CDT

Sabrblade wrote:
AllNewSuperRobot wrote:Also strictly adhering to the Season One cast, he is the plateau, no one else even approaches his size and scale.
Inferno was a big dude.

Indeed. Second tallest to Megs himself. However, in terms of bulk, they are worlds apart. The only one even approaching the broad scale of Megatron is Rhinox. HasTak would be aware of that, so the price can only come down from here... At least for the rest of the Season One cast. They couldn't charge anywhere near this price point for Blackarachnia, Airazor or Rattrap, for example.

Re: Takara Relases Official Images for Transformers Masterpiece MP-43 Beast Wars Megatron (1969075)
Posted by william-james88 on July 6th, 2018 @ 1:58pm CDT

AllNewSuperRobot wrote: HasTak would be aware of that, so the price can only come down from here...

Sure, instead of 300$ for the other figures, it would only be 200$

Re: Takara Relases Official Images for Transformers Masterpiece MP-43 Beast Wars Megatron (1969113)
Posted by Fires_Of_Inferno on July 6th, 2018 @ 4:00pm CDT

I NEED TO WIN THE LOTTORY, QUICK! THE ROYALTY DEMANDS IT! :PREDACON:

Re: Takara Relases Official Images for Transformers Masterpiece MP-43 Beast Wars Megatron (1969135)
Posted by Octobotimus on July 6th, 2018 @ 5:24pm CDT

the fact this thing actually costs $300 is freaking ridiculous..... takara has gone too far with its pricing... considering 2 foot tall transformers with MP level transformation cost less than this, just shows how much of a ripoff it is.... I really wish this would underperform sale wise simply to teach them a lesson on not inflating the price just cause its a popular character.

Re: Takara Relases Official Images for Transformers Masterpiece MP-43 Beast Wars Megatron (1969139)
Posted by Blitzwing is bae on July 6th, 2018 @ 5:39pm CDT

DAMN!!!! that looks amaze-balls! :KREMZEEK:

Re: Takara Relases Official Images for Transformers Masterpiece MP-43 Beast Wars Megatron (1969143)
Posted by RotorstormNZ on July 6th, 2018 @ 5:56pm CDT

The paint looks so much better than the magazine scans we saw a few days back, WOW!!!

Re: Takara Relases Official Images for Transformers Masterpiece MP-43 Beast Wars Megatron (1969162)
Posted by budmaloney on July 6th, 2018 @ 7:48pm CDT

That is a beauty. I wonder if someone gets David Kaye to sign on this figure in beast mode, wouldn't that be a good collector's item. Or just the box. But seriously the eyes, the proportions. It's way above my budget, plus if I do get an MP it would have to be Primal first then this guy.

Re: Takara Relases Official Images for Transformers Masterpiece MP-43 Beast Wars Megatron (1969166)
Posted by shajaki on July 6th, 2018 @ 8:09pm CDT

Dat posability

Re: Takara Relases Official Images for Transformers Masterpiece MP-43 Beast Wars Megatron (1969214)
Posted by Emerje on July 6th, 2018 @ 11:39pm CDT

Octobotimus wrote:takara has gone too far with its pricing... considering 2 foot tall transformers with MP level transformation cost less than this

That sounds amazing! :shock:

How did I miss this? That's definitely something I feel like I should have heard of! Do you have pictures? Who is it, when does it come out?

Emerje

Re: Takara Relases Official Images for Transformers Masterpiece MP-43 Beast Wars Megatron (1969220)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on July 7th, 2018 @ 12:31am CDT

Octobotimus wrote:the fact this thing actually costs $300 is freaking ridiculous..... takara has gone too far with its pricing... considering 2 foot tall transformers with MP level transformation cost less than this, just shows how much of a ripoff it is.... I really wish this would underperform sale wise simply to teach them a lesson on not inflating the price just cause its a popular character.

Much like how a camera adds 5 pounds, electronics like lights and sounds add $100 to any toy.

Re: Takara Relases Official Images for Transformers Masterpiece MP-43 Beast Wars Megatron (1969225)
Posted by President-prime on July 7th, 2018 @ 1:10am CDT

As much as I loved how dinobot and Megatron came out, I went back to my preorders and cancelled dinobot, and not getting Megatron. Man, I thought primal was expensive for animal transformers I do care about, but damn, it’s not getting any cheaper. Thought dinobot is the most they will go, so Preordered dinobot at over $250, and now saw Megatron for over $340 (with shipping). Forgetting. This hobbie is getting too expensive for me. So decided to re-evaluate my transformers spending, my new max spending is now under $160. No more Crazy expensive transformers and their rediculous prices.

Re: Takara Relases Official Images for Transformers Masterpiece MP-43 Beast Wars Megatron (1969229)
Posted by Octobotimus on July 7th, 2018 @ 1:49am CDT

Emerje wrote:
Octobotimus wrote:takara has gone too far with its pricing... considering 2 foot tall transformers with MP level transformation cost less than this

That sounds amazing! How did I miss this? That's definitely something I feel like I should have heard of! Do you have pictures? Who is it, when does it come out?

Emerje

to name the 2 foot figures, 2 3rd party omega supremes made by weijang and DX9 both cost less than this thing at 200-250,

Re: Takara Relases Official Images for Transformers Masterpiece MP-43 Beast Wars Megatron (1969230)
Posted by Octobotimus on July 7th, 2018 @ 1:52am CDT

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:
Octobotimus wrote:the fact this thing actually costs $300 is freaking ridiculous..... takara has gone too far with its pricing... considering 2 foot tall transformers with MP level transformation cost less than this, just shows how much of a ripoff it is.... I really wish this would underperform sale wise simply to teach them a lesson on not inflating the price just cause its a popular character.

Much like how a camera adds 5 pounds, electronics like lights and sounds add $100 to any toy.

considering that leader classes could fit electronics in and have great engineering yet be at 50 bucks or under, i call BS on this having an extra 100 bucks from electronics.... this is just takara riding off the popularity and trying to get as much cash out of its loyalists.

Re: Takara Relases Official Images for Transformers Masterpiece MP-43 Beast Wars Megatron (1969235)
Posted by ZeroWolf on July 7th, 2018 @ 2:10am CDT

To be fair I think the omega supremes would be far easier to do then a screen accurate bw megs in both modes. Yes they should have dumped the electronics but for all we know, the Japanese go crazy for these gimmicks.

Re: Takara Relases Official Images for Transformers Masterpiece MP-43 Beast Wars Megatron (1969238)
Posted by wilcosu35 on July 7th, 2018 @ 2:29am CDT

I think there's multiple reasons for why he costs what he costs.
First there's the size of him. He's significantly larger than Primal, in length, width and depth.
Alsmost as tall as MP-36 and with a large volume because of all the dino bits.
Second We don't know how complicated he is. For all we know, he has a very involved transformation. He appears to be very poseable and we can see that he has most of his dino body folded into panels on his back in lots of sections, whereas the Ultra had just 2 large flaps and a small one. More parts = more cost.
Third, he has a premium paintjob, going by his photos. I think you'll have to search for unpainted surfaces and it's a complicated paintscheme too, not simply single-colour. More and difficult paint = more cost
Fourth, he does come with electronics. And while he apparently has a light like Primal does, he also has a soundbox in his dino-head with a large selection of clips from the show etc. While leader-class toys have had sound, those were usually in the form of a large, boxy torso. With MP-36 they fitted it into his cannon, which was a good solution because it doesn't have to transform. Here they didn't have much of an option other than to cram it into the dino head along with the light, and if you want small size electronics it's going to be more expensive than when you have an entire torso for 2 AA batteries plus the other stuff. I should mention that i'm not a fan of the electronics, mostly because it's in japanese. I'd much have preferred David Kaye's voice or otherwise just the light.

Re: Takara Relases Official Images for Transformers Masterpiece MP-43 Beast Wars Megatron (1969262)
Posted by Sabrblade on July 7th, 2018 @ 6:17am CDT

So, seeing as how all they made Megatron the cornerstone under which all of the BW MPs are to be scaled, since he was the biggest of the Season 1 characters, it would seem that any Transmetal MPs are even more likely than before to NOT be on the table any time soon.

Re: Takara Relases Official Images for Transformers Masterpiece MP-43 Beast Wars Megatron (1969273)
Posted by william-james88 on July 7th, 2018 @ 7:23am CDT

Octobotimus wrote:
Emerje wrote:
Octobotimus wrote:takara has gone too far with its pricing... considering 2 foot tall transformers with MP level transformation cost less than this

That sounds amazing! How did I miss this? That's definitely something I feel like I should have heard of! Do you have pictures? Who is it, when does it come out?

Emerje

to name the 2 foot figures, 2 3rd party omega supremes made by weijang and DX9 both cost less than this thing at 200-250,

I dont find those 2 to be MP level in complexity.

Re: Takara Relases Official Images for Transformers Masterpiece MP-43 Beast Wars Megatron (1969276)
Posted by Amelie on July 7th, 2018 @ 7:42am CDT

Octobotimus wrote:this is just takara riding off the popularity and trying to get as much cash out of its loyalists.

Yes and no. Takara\Hasbro only have a finite level of production capacity. The demand is high, but the supply has remained the same - so the price goes up. I don't call that squeezing, its just normal business practice.

At worst, I see this as Takara jumping the gun on eBay resale prices 6 months after the toy isn't available. Only its retail, so somehow it "feels" more painful.

Re: Takara Relases Official Images for Transformers Masterpiece MP-43 Beast Wars Megatron (1969277)
Posted by Ironhidensh on July 7th, 2018 @ 7:49am CDT

Amelie wrote:
Octobotimus wrote:this is just takara riding off the popularity and trying to get as much cash out of its loyalists.

Yes and no. Takara\Hasbro only have a finite level of production capacity. The demand is high, but the supply has remained the same - so the price goes up. I don't call that squeezing, its just normal business practice.

At worst, I see this as Takara jumping the gun on eBay resale prices 6 months after the toy isn't available. Only its retail, so somehow it "feels" more painful.

Sorry, but that doesn't hold water when you compare it to the larger and more complex MP 36 Megatron, which cost $100 less.

Re: Takara Relases Official Images for Transformers Masterpiece MP-43 Beast Wars Megatron (1969278)
Posted by Amelie on July 7th, 2018 @ 7:54am CDT

I hear you, Ironhidensh. The inflation is a little harsh, I agree. I can't help but feel they're producing less of these and are still trying to get the same fat profit from it.

I remember saying to Jelze a while ago that I would only consider BW Primal if BW Megatron was announced, but now it has... and the toy is awesome - the price makes me want to hold out for MP Prime V3...

Re: Takara Relases Official Images for Transformers Masterpiece MP-43 Beast Wars Megatron (1969323)
Posted by CrazyDraisey on July 7th, 2018 @ 12:53pm CDT

For anyone questioning the price point, think of it this way. The whole figure is painted, and has probably triple the surface area of Optimus Primal. Plus he has the best looking dinosaur mode of any Transformers figure to date. If you check out TFSource.com he's the best selling figure ahead of Predaking and even MP Dinobot. Seriously, if you're a fan, just order him and Dinobot before stock runs out. This is a once in a lifetime oppotunity for beast wars enthusiasts. Just...don't take out a bank loan, lol.

Re: Takara Relases Official Images for Transformers Masterpiece MP-43 Beast Wars Megatron (1969333)
Posted by william-james88 on July 7th, 2018 @ 1:37pm CDT

Nice to see you again Amelie, you were missed, where did you go?

Re: Takara Relases Official Images for Transformers Masterpiece MP-43 Beast Wars Megatron (1969339)
Posted by ZeroWolf on July 7th, 2018 @ 2:03pm CDT

william-james88 wrote:Nice to see you again Amelie, you were missed, where did you go?

I think the answer is in the sig.

Re: Takara Relases Official Images for Transformers Masterpiece MP-43 Beast Wars Megatron (1969347)
Posted by Amelie on July 7th, 2018 @ 2:20pm CDT

william-james88 wrote:Nice to see you again Amelie, you were missed, where did you go?

I took a break for a bit (I still lurked on here), went to come back and couldn't log in (forgot my password), then realized I couldn't access the email account for my original account. Sent a message to Admin, who then accidentally nuked my old account from Lunar Base 1 into oblivion.

Re: Takara Relases Official Images for Transformers Masterpiece MP-43 Beast Wars Megatron (1969356)
Posted by Emerje on July 7th, 2018 @ 3:34pm CDT

Octobotimus wrote:
Emerje wrote:
Octobotimus wrote:takara has gone too far with its pricing... considering 2 foot tall transformers with MP level transformation cost less than this

That sounds amazing! How did I miss this? That's definitely something I feel like I should have heard of! Do you have pictures? Who is it, when does it come out?

Emerje

to name the 2 foot figures, 2 3rd party omega supremes made by weijang and DX9 both cost less than this thing at 200-250,

1. I wasn't being serious, I know such a thing doesn't exist.
2. Those two are simply cartoon accurate in design, but no more complex than any Titan (they're also too damn big and not Transformers). In fairness a true MP Omega probably wouldn't be any more complex than those, but would probably retain all of the electronics of the original toy. It would probably also cost $500 so don't expect that to ever happen.

Emerje

Re: Takara Relases Official Images for Transformers Masterpiece MP-43 Beast Wars Megatron (1969360)
Posted by shajaki on July 7th, 2018 @ 3:51pm CDT

I've been trying to justify buying FT's Terminus... this discussion makes me realize that it should be easy now that I'm on board for Megs here :lol:

Re: Takara Relases Official Images for Transformers Masterpiece MP-43 Beast Wars Megatron (1969362)
Posted by Octobotimus on July 7th, 2018 @ 4:00pm CDT

It seems that my point has proven that most will defend takara no matter what. i do not care what you say, but considering mp 36 was $100 less and still had your beloved electronics (the excuse
you use for the extra 100 bucks) in him, what's the extra 100 bucks? inflation does not happen that quickly, there is no way an extra $100 is justifiable.

Re: Takara Relases Official Images for Transformers Masterpiece MP-43 Beast Wars Megatron (1969364)
Posted by ZeroWolf on July 7th, 2018 @ 4:07pm CDT

Maybe there's a lot more gone into him then mp 36 (I don't know as I'm not a designer). It's clear you don't want this but others do, it's a bit unfair though to call them loyalists just because they want a product.

Re: Takara Relases Official Images for Transformers Masterpiece MP-43 Beast Wars Megatron (1969366)
Posted by shajaki on July 7th, 2018 @ 4:08pm CDT

Octobotimus wrote:It seems that my point has proven that loyalists will defend takara no matter what.

Defend what? I freely admitted the price was insane. But it's a special figure, only a few released a year, I got the money, and most importantly I want it. Not much more to it than that.

Re: Takara Relases Official Images for Transformers Masterpiece MP-43 Beast Wars Megatron (1969374)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on July 7th, 2018 @ 4:27pm CDT

Octobotimus wrote:It seems that my point has proven that most will defend takara no matter what. i do not care what you say, but considering mp 36 was $100 less and still had your beloved electronics (the excuse
you use for the extra 100 bucks) in him, what's the extra 100 bucks? inflation does not happen that quickly, there is no way an extra $100 is justifiable.

You know I was exaggerating, right? Even then, electronics nowadays do add more than you'd think: in 2005, Cybertron Primus was $50 give or take. The TRU exclusive Primus from this year was a whopping $150. That's not inflation alone talking, plus electronics are all but excised from most toys since 2009, reserved for the larger gimmicky ones.

Re: Takara Relases Official Images for Transformers Masterpiece MP-43 Beast Wars Megatron (1969414)
Posted by william-james88 on July 7th, 2018 @ 11:45pm CDT

I do wonder something though, why is he $100 more than MP 36 Megatron? They both have electronics, lots of paint, and the same height. Plus Megatron has the most complex transformation I have ever seen on a toy, that parts count is through the roof. So I dont really get it.

Re: Takara Relases Official Images for Transformers Masterpiece MP-43 Beast Wars Megatron (1969415)
Posted by wilcosu35 on July 7th, 2018 @ 11:52pm CDT

Question to the USA members since i'm guessing you're most likely to buy from BBTS: What kind of tax would you need to pay if you were to import this through a Japanese shop like HLJ? It's a certain percentage?

Re: Takara Relases Official Images for Transformers Masterpiece MP-43 Beast Wars Megatron (1969416)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on July 7th, 2018 @ 11:55pm CDT

william-james88 wrote:I do wonder something though, why is he $100 more than MP 36 Megatron? They both have electronics, lots of paint, and the same height. Plus Megatron has the most complex transformation I have ever seen on a toy, that parts count is through the roof. So I dont really get it.

Royalties for the voice actor I suppose :lol:

Re: Takara Relases Official Images for Transformers Masterpiece MP-43 Beast Wars Megatron (1969433)
Posted by Octobotimus on July 8th, 2018 @ 3:23am CDT

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:
william-james88 wrote:I do wonder something though, why is he $100 more than MP 36 Megatron? They both have electronics, lots of paint, and the same height. Plus Megatron has the most complex transformation I have ever seen on a toy, that parts count is through the roof. So I dont really get it.

Royalties for the voice actor I suppose

Not even the good voice actor.... ( sorry but David Kaye is BW megatron and always will be the right fit)

Re: Takara Relases Official Images for Transformers Masterpiece MP-43 Beast Wars Megatron (1969436)
Posted by ZeroWolf on July 8th, 2018 @ 3:57am CDT

Unless you're Japanese :-P

(who this toy is made for) though would hasbro enlist Mr kaye if they released it domestically...or would they ditch all eltrontics other than the light

Re: Takara Relases Official Images for Transformers Masterpiece MP-43 Beast Wars Megatron (1969442)
Posted by Octobotimus on July 8th, 2018 @ 4:38am CDT

I’d hardly say it’s made for Japan.... considering from what I know and have seen, most of the mp line has been aimed at fans outside of Japan, but since they release in Japan, everything must be in Japanese... and hasbro basically will never releas domestic versions, and if they do, I fear it’ll be far enough in the future where David Kaye won’t be around to voice those clips.

Re: Takara Relases Official Images for Transformers Masterpiece MP-43 Beast Wars Megatron (1969449)
Posted by Emerje on July 8th, 2018 @ 7:20am CDT

wilcosu35 wrote:Question to the USA members since i'm guessing you're most likely to buy from BBTS: What kind of tax would you need to pay if you were to import this through a Japanese shop like HLJ? It's a certain percentage?

Japan doesn't charge taxes on exports and the stores aren't obligated to collect US taxes since they aren't American. We also don't have to pay any kind of fees on Japanese imports. Only thing you have to worry about it is shipping costs, but I feel like BW Megatron won't cost a ridiculous amount to ship and the total on importing will probably still be cheaper than buying from BBTS or TFSource.

ZeroWolf wrote:Unless you're Japanese (who this toy is made for) though would hasbro enlist Mr kaye if they released it domestically...or would they ditch all eltrontics other than the light

Knowing Hasbro they'd probably keep the electronics and then hire someone like Jon Bailey so do their best Kaye impression to save costs.

Sadly the cost of electronics in the modern world are always going to be a problem. The supply of silicon used to make all electronics is dwindling while demand continues to climb pushing the prices up and taking the cost of electronics up with them. Adding a voice chip is just another issue, look at what that did to the price of Encore God Fire Convoy, nearly tripled its price from 2000.

Emerje

Re: Takara Relases Official Images for Transformers Masterpiece MP-43 Beast Wars Megatron (1969546)
Posted by fenrir72 on July 8th, 2018 @ 8:54pm CDT

Hate the electronics because it occupies parts/sections that would have benefited more for the transformation and severely limits them as such. Plus them chips cost too much! :BOOM:

Really a reversal when back in Superlink, Takara canned the voice clips/sound effects over the HB versions. :-?

Now we get them beasties doing the noisy stuff.

Better start saving folks! You know you'll get him else why would you continue to inflict pain on your psyche by continuously posting in the thread? :lol:

It's like a diabetic constantly window shopping at Krispy Kremes! 8-}

Re: Takara Relases Official Images for Transformers Masterpiece MP-43 Beast Wars Megatron (1969681)
Posted by fantomascr on July 9th, 2018 @ 12:30pm CDT

Hi guys, Megatron is already available for preorder on Amiami:

http://www.amiami.com/top/detail/detail?gcode=FIGURE-040552&page=top

Price is 26,670 JPY, not bad I think, but shipping can be a hassle.

Re: Takara Relases Official Images for Transformers Masterpiece MP-43 Beast Wars Megatron (1969683)
Posted by Bucky on July 9th, 2018 @ 12:33pm CDT

Preorder is up on Amiami :PREDACON:

Re: Takara Relases Official Images for Transformers Masterpiece MP-43 Beast Wars Megatron (1969685)
Posted by AllNewSuperRobot on July 9th, 2018 @ 12:41pm CDT

At time of writing still waiting for the Pre-Order to appear on Kapow Toys (not having to pay extortionate customs and shipping costs is nice).

Re: Takara Relases Official Images for Transformers Masterpiece MP-43 Beast Wars Megatron (1969769)
Posted by Emerje on July 9th, 2018 @ 5:06pm CDT

Got my AmiAmi order in. The exchange rate brings it to around $240 so I'm fine with this. Total after shipping shouldn't be more than $280. Still not the most I've paid for a single "new" transformer, that goes to Encore Fort Max at over $300.

Emerje

Re: Takara Relases Official Images for Transformers Masterpiece MP-43 Beast Wars Megatron (1969771)
Posted by Bounti76 on July 9th, 2018 @ 5:12pm CDT

Dengeki Hobby is a pretty reliable source for quality pictures of new and sought after Transformers: Masterpiece figures; appropriate, given that they focus on collectables. Today is no exception, with several new photos of the highly sought after MP-43 Beast Wars Megatron! Below, you can see the latest addition to the Masterpiece lineup in all his show-accurate glory, from several angles. Also shown are the myriad accessories he comes with, as well as size comparisons with MP-41 Dinobot and MP-32 Optimus Primal who is set to be reissued next year.

Please enjoy, and let us know if this sways your decision to purchase or not purchase this figure one way or the other!