Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-18B Blue Streak Pre-Orders
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Following the recent news revealing Takara Tomy's release of a new version of the Nissan Fairlady Z mold in the Masterpiece Transformers line in MP18B Blue Streak, we now know also have, thanks to a tip from Seibertronian Bounti76, pre-orders from our site sponsors! Check out the links below for more.
TFSource - Masterpiece Bluestreak $79.99
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Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-18B Blue Streak Pre-Orders (1667779)
Posted by galvatron00 on March 27th, 2015 @ 9:34am CDT
Posted by galvatron00 on March 27th, 2015 @ 9:34am CDT
In waiting for Hasbro to release Bluestreak over here, I may have to find a MP Silverstreak and pre-order this guy. I have no problems displaying all three together LOL 
Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-18B Blue Streak Pre-Orders (1667783)
Posted by rpetras on March 27th, 2015 @ 9:45am CDT
Posted by rpetras on March 27th, 2015 @ 9:45am CDT
Wow that was quick!
Glad I preordered mine on BBTS already!
Glad I preordered mine on BBTS already!
Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-18B Blue Streak Pre-Orders (1667907)
Posted by Evil Eye on March 27th, 2015 @ 2:30pm CDT
Posted by Evil Eye on March 27th, 2015 @ 2:30pm CDT
Finally! A Bluestreak that is actually blue! Hallelujah!
Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-18B Blue Streak Pre-Orders (1667982)
Posted by Tsutsukakushi on March 27th, 2015 @ 5:05pm CDT
Posted by Tsutsukakushi on March 27th, 2015 @ 5:05pm CDT
These over sized big barbie dolls insults remarks have no value to this thread here. Or to the other 250 plus threads here. Other than being deemed as disruptive. It's gets tiresome seeing these remarks, When ever newer MP TF toys or when HasTak makes a newer CHUG toy bigger than a Deluxe class toy. Seeing these remarks in almost every thread is just too much and very tiresome.
Then further Insinuating that the over sized Barbie dolls, MP TF toys and CHUG toys bigger than deluxe class. Are being made for the younger kids not the adults.
Please, At the very least do a few wiki and other online researching before saying these
untrue over sized Barbie doll MP or CHUG toy line insults remarks.
The Mattel toy company has gone on record countless times. Saying that the bigger more expensive Barbie dolls are being made for the adult collectible market. Sure kids of all ages can buy them. As anyone can buy anything.
HasTak has even gone on record countless times. Stating the Masterpiece Transformers toys main market is adult collectors.
Those bigger G.I Joe vehicles that cost over $100 to $500 that Toys R Us stores carry. Are being made for the adult collectors not the kids.
Most of the bigger newer action figure dolls like those Spawn toys. Those G.I Joe Twelve inch dolls, New MOTU Classic dolls. Are being made for teenagers and adults.
The reasons why most toy companies create the smaller toys is for the kids kids. The adults are not the main targeted market here. Sure adults can buy them. Smaller toys means the kids can easily put them in their book bags. Then carry the toys around with them where ever they go.
While most here love the CHUG toys. Some do not view them as pinnacle best made things that the Transformer toy brands have to offer. Some like myself view the Masterpiece as the best made Transformers toys available.
As most Transformers fans will tell you. Even HasTak stated this several times. The CHUG toy lines often have a small budget. This smaller budget forces short cuts on most of the toys. Ranging from missing paints Applications. Fewer articulated joints, hollow plastic. Smaller toys in their classes. More QC problems, Display posing problems. Sometimes not durable made toys. Lower sculpting, thin less bulky looking toys.
The Masterpiece toys have higher spending budgets per toy. Meaning less short cuts, Higher sculpt. More articulation, Bigger size, more paints applications. Translucent vehicle windows, Die cast parts, Over all better Quality control. More time is spent creating these toys.
Then further Insinuating that the over sized Barbie dolls, MP TF toys and CHUG toys bigger than deluxe class. Are being made for the younger kids not the adults.
Please, At the very least do a few wiki and other online researching before saying these
untrue over sized Barbie doll MP or CHUG toy line insults remarks.
The Mattel toy company has gone on record countless times. Saying that the bigger more expensive Barbie dolls are being made for the adult collectible market. Sure kids of all ages can buy them. As anyone can buy anything.
HasTak has even gone on record countless times. Stating the Masterpiece Transformers toys main market is adult collectors.
Those bigger G.I Joe vehicles that cost over $100 to $500 that Toys R Us stores carry. Are being made for the adult collectors not the kids.
Most of the bigger newer action figure dolls like those Spawn toys. Those G.I Joe Twelve inch dolls, New MOTU Classic dolls. Are being made for teenagers and adults.
The reasons why most toy companies create the smaller toys is for the kids kids. The adults are not the main targeted market here. Sure adults can buy them. Smaller toys means the kids can easily put them in their book bags. Then carry the toys around with them where ever they go.
While most here love the CHUG toys. Some do not view them as pinnacle best made things that the Transformer toy brands have to offer. Some like myself view the Masterpiece as the best made Transformers toys available.
As most Transformers fans will tell you. Even HasTak stated this several times. The CHUG toy lines often have a small budget. This smaller budget forces short cuts on most of the toys. Ranging from missing paints Applications. Fewer articulated joints, hollow plastic. Smaller toys in their classes. More QC problems, Display posing problems. Sometimes not durable made toys. Lower sculpting, thin less bulky looking toys.
The Masterpiece toys have higher spending budgets per toy. Meaning less short cuts, Higher sculpt. More articulation, Bigger size, more paints applications. Translucent vehicle windows, Die cast parts, Over all better Quality control. More time is spent creating these toys.
Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-18B Blue Streak Pre-Orders (1668032)
Posted by LegendaryAntiHero on March 27th, 2015 @ 6:46pm CDT
Posted by LegendaryAntiHero on March 27th, 2015 @ 6:46pm CDT
I'm glad I got this toy. The silver paint is beautiful
Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-18B Blue Streak Pre-Orders (1668085)
Posted by Emerje on March 27th, 2015 @ 8:54pm CDT
Posted by Emerje on March 27th, 2015 @ 8:54pm CDT
He's back up for pre-order at BBTS. I wonder how they managed to get more? I'm also still trying figure out how they're only $79.99, they can't be making much of any profit off that price.
Emerje
Emerje
Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-18B Blue Streak Pre-Orders (1668091)
Posted by Tsutsukakushi on March 27th, 2015 @ 9:28pm CDT
Some overseas sites like Chimungmung.com. Are only charging $59.99 when these MP TF Takara toys are first released. Speculate Takara charges Distributors the MSRP price of $50 to $55 for these toys.
Think charging $79.99, which is $20 to $30 more than the Takara MSRP is not a deal it's the opposite.
Posted by Tsutsukakushi on March 27th, 2015 @ 9:28pm CDT
Emerje wrote:He's back up for pre-order at BBTS. I wonder how they managed to get more? I'm also still trying figure out how they're only $79.99, they can't be making much of any profit off that price.
Emerje
Some overseas sites like Chimungmung.com. Are only charging $59.99 when these MP TF Takara toys are first released. Speculate Takara charges Distributors the MSRP price of $50 to $55 for these toys.
Think charging $79.99, which is $20 to $30 more than the Takara MSRP is not a deal it's the opposite.
Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-18B Blue Streak Pre-Orders (1668147)
Posted by megatronus on March 27th, 2015 @ 11:35pm CDT
You cannot possibly know what Takara charges distributors. If you do, by all means share.
Posted by megatronus on March 27th, 2015 @ 11:35pm CDT
Tsutsukakushi wrote:Emerje wrote:He's back up for pre-order at BBTS. I wonder how they managed to get more? I'm also still trying figure out how they're only $79.99, they can't be making much of any profit off that price.
Emerje
Some overseas sites like Chimungmung.com. Are only charging $59.99 when these MP TF Takara toys are first released. Speculate Takara charges Distributors the MSRP price of $50 to $55 for these toys.
Think charging $79.99, which is $20 to $30 more than the Takara MSRP is not a deal it's the opposite.
You cannot possibly know what Takara charges distributors. If you do, by all means share.
Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-18B Blue Streak Pre-Orders (1668206)
Posted by JustPlainME on March 28th, 2015 @ 2:26am CDT
Posted by JustPlainME on March 28th, 2015 @ 2:26am CDT
I like it. I really do. I'll have to pass though. My wallet has taken hit after hit this year and I don't think it's a "must have" piece. If I had the extra cash, I would be all over it though.
Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-18B Blue Streak Pre-Orders (1668211)
Posted by Emerje on March 28th, 2015 @ 2:57am CDT
I have no idea what you're talking about and neither do you. This isn't a retail figures, it's a store exclusive. The MSRP is 7,992jpy (US$67) for everyone. Period. It even says in the fine print to refrain from placing large orders for resale, they have the right to cancel those orders. By comparison Takara's MSRP on Tracks is 8,100jpy (US$68). I don't know where you're getting the idea that the MSRP would be anything close to US$50. Yes, some stores DO sell for that low on *retail* MPs (you can pre-order Tracks for under US$48 right now), but that's because they sell in bulk enough to still make a profit selling just above the wholesale price.
Now, when it comes to importers like TFSource or BBTS there's a couple reason why they always sell above the Japanese MSRP. First they have to go through a third party since they can't get accounts with Takara Tomy like they do with Hasbro. Those third parties need to make a profit, too, so there's a markup there. Then there's the overseas shipping by freighter ship, another markup (even more so if shipped by air which you'll see a higher price on). And of course the retailer is going to need to make a profit as well so you get a third markup. That's how you go from a figure (let's use Tracks as an example again) that has a Japanese wholesale price somewhere under US$48 and end up at a price of US$79.99. But as I said before, that's not possible with Bluestreak so who knows how they managed this. It's entirely possible they're selling this at cost this time, but that seem a little foolish.
Emerje
Posted by Emerje on March 28th, 2015 @ 2:57am CDT
Tsutsukakushi wrote:Emerje wrote:He's back up for pre-order at BBTS. I wonder how they managed to get more? I'm also still trying figure out how they're only $79.99, they can't be making much of any profit off that price.
Emerje
Some overseas sites like Chimungmung.com. Are only charging $59.99 when these MP TF Takara toys are first released. Speculate Takara charges Distributors the MSRP price of $50 to $55 for these toys.
Think charging $79.99, which is $20 to $30 more than the Takara MSRP is not a deal it's the opposite.
I have no idea what you're talking about and neither do you. This isn't a retail figures, it's a store exclusive. The MSRP is 7,992jpy (US$67) for everyone. Period. It even says in the fine print to refrain from placing large orders for resale, they have the right to cancel those orders. By comparison Takara's MSRP on Tracks is 8,100jpy (US$68). I don't know where you're getting the idea that the MSRP would be anything close to US$50. Yes, some stores DO sell for that low on *retail* MPs (you can pre-order Tracks for under US$48 right now), but that's because they sell in bulk enough to still make a profit selling just above the wholesale price.
Now, when it comes to importers like TFSource or BBTS there's a couple reason why they always sell above the Japanese MSRP. First they have to go through a third party since they can't get accounts with Takara Tomy like they do with Hasbro. Those third parties need to make a profit, too, so there's a markup there. Then there's the overseas shipping by freighter ship, another markup (even more so if shipped by air which you'll see a higher price on). And of course the retailer is going to need to make a profit as well so you get a third markup. That's how you go from a figure (let's use Tracks as an example again) that has a Japanese wholesale price somewhere under US$48 and end up at a price of US$79.99. But as I said before, that's not possible with Bluestreak so who knows how they managed this. It's entirely possible they're selling this at cost this time, but that seem a little foolish.
Emerje
Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-18B Blue Streak Pre-Orders (1668222)
Posted by Tsutsukakushi on March 28th, 2015 @ 3:45am CDT
If American based imports sites were able to sell MP TF Sideswipe for the pre order price of $64. Their is no reason why the $79.99 price hike makes any sense for MP Wheeljack and MP Tracks. It makes no sense as the Yen is weaker than the Dollar this year. Compared to the Yen being stronger thn the Dollar years ago when MP TF Sideswipe was released. Don't see any better toy tech in Takara's MP Wheeljack and MP Tracks compared to MP TF Sideswipe to justify the price hike.
Don't think these MP TF Voyager cars bots toys are worth paying $80 for. Not when Takara is selling them to distributors for under $50 each. $79.99 plus $8 in shippig fees equals almost $90 from USA sites. Or paying $59.99 from overseas sites with $20 in shipping fees equals $79.99.
That's why I'm buying the high quality KO MP TF toys versions for under $37 with shipping fees included. Already bought KO MP G-2 Sideswipe. Will buy KO MP Wheeljack when it's available in May. If they make a KO MP TF Bumblebee and MP KO Tracks i'll buy them also.
Posted by Tsutsukakushi on March 28th, 2015 @ 3:45am CDT
Emerje wrote:Tsutsukakushi wrote:Emerje wrote:He's back up for pre-order at BBTS. I wonder how they managed to get more? I'm also still trying figure out how they're only $79.99, they can't be making much of any profit off that price.
Emerje
Some overseas sites like Chimungmung.com. Are only charging $59.99 when these MP TF Takara toys are first released. Speculate Takara charges Distributors the MSRP price of $50 to $55 for these toys.
Think charging $79.99, which is $20 to $30 more than the Takara MSRP is not a deal it's the opposite.
I have no idea what you're talking about and neither do you. This isn't a retail figures, it's a store exclusive. The MSRP is 7,992jpy (US$67) for everyone. Period. It even says in the fine print to refrain from placing large orders for resale, they have the right to cancel those orders. By comparison Takara's MSRP on Tracks is 8,100jpy (US$68). I don't know where you're getting the idea that the MSRP would be anything close to US$50. Yes, some stores DO sell for that low on *retail* MPs (you can pre-order Tracks for under US$48 right now), but that's because they sell in bulk enough to still make a profit selling just above the wholesale price.
Now, when it comes to importers like TFSource or BBTS there's a couple reason why they always sell above the Japanese MSRP. First they have to go through a third party since they can't get accounts with Takara Tomy like they do with Hasbro. Those third parties need to make a profit, too, so there's a markup there. Then there's the overseas shipping by freighter ship, another markup (even more so if shipped by air which you'll see a higher price on). And of course the retailer is going to need to make a profit as well so you get a third markup. That's how you go from a figure (let's use Tracks as an example again) that has a Japanese wholesale price somewhere under US$48 and end up at a price of US$79.99. But as I said before, that's not possible with Bluestreak so who knows how they managed this. It's entirely possible they're selling this at cost this time, but that seem a little foolish.
Emerje
If American based imports sites were able to sell MP TF Sideswipe for the pre order price of $64. Their is no reason why the $79.99 price hike makes any sense for MP Wheeljack and MP Tracks. It makes no sense as the Yen is weaker than the Dollar this year. Compared to the Yen being stronger thn the Dollar years ago when MP TF Sideswipe was released. Don't see any better toy tech in Takara's MP Wheeljack and MP Tracks compared to MP TF Sideswipe to justify the price hike.
Don't think these MP TF Voyager cars bots toys are worth paying $80 for. Not when Takara is selling them to distributors for under $50 each. $79.99 plus $8 in shippig fees equals almost $90 from USA sites. Or paying $59.99 from overseas sites with $20 in shipping fees equals $79.99.
That's why I'm buying the high quality KO MP TF toys versions for under $37 with shipping fees included. Already bought KO MP G-2 Sideswipe. Will buy KO MP Wheeljack when it's available in May. If they make a KO MP TF Bumblebee and MP KO Tracks i'll buy them also.
Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-18B Blue Streak Pre-Orders (1668223)
Posted by Ravage XK on March 28th, 2015 @ 3:52am CDT
I'd rather look at my collection and know they were the real deal. I'd also rather support a genuine, creative business rather than people who make their money by stealing other people's work.
I think any price increase is probably due to this being a limited release.
Posted by Ravage XK on March 28th, 2015 @ 3:52am CDT
Tsutsukakushi wrote:
That's why I'm buying the high quality KO MP TF toys versions for under $37 with shipping fees included. Already bought KO MP G-2 Sideswipe. Will buy KO MP Wheeljack when it's available in May. If they make a KO MP TF Bumblebee and MP KO Tracks i'll buy them also.
I'd rather look at my collection and know they were the real deal. I'd also rather support a genuine, creative business rather than people who make their money by stealing other people's work.
I think any price increase is probably due to this being a limited release.
Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-18B Blue Streak Pre-Orders (1668278)
Posted by huryochagi on March 28th, 2015 @ 8:03am CDT
Posted by huryochagi on March 28th, 2015 @ 8:03am CDT
Pre-ordering isn't lowering the price or making it arrive sooner. That's why I always wait for it to be in stock. Often, the price may even go down a bit when it's in stock everywhere.
This Diaclone version looks great. Hopefully, they'll release a Diaclone G1 reissue some day.
This Diaclone version looks great. Hopefully, they'll release a Diaclone G1 reissue some day.
Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-18B Blue Streak Pre-Orders (1668279)
Posted by huryochagi on March 28th, 2015 @ 8:05am CDT
Posted by huryochagi on March 28th, 2015 @ 8:05am CDT
Pre-ordering isn't lowering the price or making it arrive sooner. That's why I always wait for it to be in stock. Often, the price may even go down a bit when it's in stock everywhere.
This Diaclone version looks great. Hopefully, they'll release a Diaclone G1 reissue some day.
This Diaclone version looks great. Hopefully, they'll release a Diaclone G1 reissue some day.
Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-18B Blue Streak Pre-Orders (1668327)
Posted by Desslok2201 on March 28th, 2015 @ 10:11am CDT
Totally agree with this.
Also, Tigertrack was an exclusive as well, and I got that at regular MP price. I can't imagine that someone is passing things on at cost. It just means the actual cost to distributors is lower than you think. No one is going to sell you something out of the goodness of their heart.
Posted by Desslok2201 on March 28th, 2015 @ 10:11am CDT
Ravage XK wrote:Tsutsukakushi wrote:
That's why I'm buying the high quality KO MP TF toys versions for under $37 with shipping fees included. Already bought KO MP G-2 Sideswipe. Will buy KO MP Wheeljack when it's available in May. If they make a KO MP TF Bumblebee and MP KO Tracks i'll buy them also.
I'd rather look at my collection and know they were the real deal. I'd also rather support a genuine, creative business rather than people who make their money by stealing other people's work.
I think any price increase is probably due to this being a limited release.
Totally agree with this.
Also, Tigertrack was an exclusive as well, and I got that at regular MP price. I can't imagine that someone is passing things on at cost. It just means the actual cost to distributors is lower than you think. No one is going to sell you something out of the goodness of their heart.
Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-18B Blue Streak Pre-Orders (1668340)
Posted by shajaki on March 28th, 2015 @ 10:34am CDT
Posted by shajaki on March 28th, 2015 @ 10:34am CDT
I knoooowwww.... as awesome as this is, doesn't it just make you cry for an E-Hobby (or something) G1 reissue BLUEstreak?huryochagi wrote:Pre-ordering isn't lowering the price or making it arrive sooner. That's why I always wait for it to be in stock. Often, the price may even go down a bit when it's in stock everywhere.
This Diaclone version looks great. Hopefully, they'll release a Diaclone G1 reissue some day.
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Posted by Cobotron on March 28th, 2015 @ 11:37am CDT
Sure they will...
... for a profit!
Posted by Cobotron on March 28th, 2015 @ 11:37am CDT
Desslok2201 wrote: No one is going to sell you something out of the goodness of their heart.
Sure they will...
... for a profit!
Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-18B Blue Streak Pre-Orders (1669258)
Posted by Emerje on March 30th, 2015 @ 8:11pm CDT
Of course it makes sense. The MSRP on Sideswipe was only 5,800jpy, but the exchange rate then put him at US$73.50. I'd like to know what America-based importer you got Sideswipe for US$64 from because BBTS was selling them for US$83.99 claiming he was worth US$95.99, while TFSource was US$79.99 calling it a markdown from US$89.99. The yen may be weaker now, but the MSRP has been going up steadily. Now Wheeljack has an MSRP of 6,500jpy and Tracks has an MSRP of 7,500jpy. I've already explained why these importers price things the way they do, I'm not going to go over that again. Part of the reason why they're raising the prices is because of what they're putting in the boxes. Wheeljack you can say is typical gradual price hikes, but Tracks Tracks includes mini figures of Raoul and Blaster plus the huge flight stand.
I agree, they aren't worth US$80, that's why I paid US$55 including shipping to get Wheeljack from HLJ. Importers should be a last resort, exporters should be the norm.
Your loss. You aren't impressing anyone by bragging about that. High quality garbage is still garbage.
You're taking an awfully big chance by waiting. For exporters the pre-orders often are gone within a day of listing, usually even within hours. For exporters they seem to sell out pretty quickly after coming into stock if they get that far. Better to lock in the best price you can, when you can.
Emerje
Posted by Emerje on March 30th, 2015 @ 8:11pm CDT
Tsutsukakushi wrote:If American based imports sites were able to sell MP TF Sideswipe for the pre order price of $64. Their is no reason why the $79.99 price hike makes any sense for MP Wheeljack and MP Tracks. It makes no sense as the Yen is weaker than the Dollar this year. Compared to the Yen being stronger thn the Dollar years ago when MP TF Sideswipe was released. Don't see any better toy tech in Takara's MP Wheeljack and MP Tracks compared to MP TF Sideswipe to justify the price hike.
Of course it makes sense. The MSRP on Sideswipe was only 5,800jpy, but the exchange rate then put him at US$73.50. I'd like to know what America-based importer you got Sideswipe for US$64 from because BBTS was selling them for US$83.99 claiming he was worth US$95.99, while TFSource was US$79.99 calling it a markdown from US$89.99. The yen may be weaker now, but the MSRP has been going up steadily. Now Wheeljack has an MSRP of 6,500jpy and Tracks has an MSRP of 7,500jpy. I've already explained why these importers price things the way they do, I'm not going to go over that again. Part of the reason why they're raising the prices is because of what they're putting in the boxes. Wheeljack you can say is typical gradual price hikes, but Tracks Tracks includes mini figures of Raoul and Blaster plus the huge flight stand.
Don't think these MP TF Voyager cars bots toys are worth paying $80 for. Not when Takara is selling them to distributors for under $50 each. $79.99 plus $8 in shippig fees equals almost $90 from USA sites. Or paying $59.99 from overseas sites with $20 in shipping fees equals $79.99.
I agree, they aren't worth US$80, that's why I paid US$55 including shipping to get Wheeljack from HLJ. Importers should be a last resort, exporters should be the norm.
That's why I'm buying the high quality KO MP TF toys versions for under $37 with shipping fees included. Already bought KO MP G-2 Sideswipe. Will buy KO MP Wheeljack when it's available in May. If they make a KO MP TF Bumblebee and MP KO Tracks i'll buy them also.
Your loss. You aren't impressing anyone by bragging about that. High quality garbage is still garbage.
huryochagi wrote:Pre-ordering isn't lowering the price or making it arrive sooner. That's why I always wait for it to be in stock. Often, the price may even go down a bit when it's in stock everywhere.
You're taking an awfully big chance by waiting. For exporters the pre-orders often are gone within a day of listing, usually even within hours. For exporters they seem to sell out pretty quickly after coming into stock if they get that far. Better to lock in the best price you can, when you can.
Emerje
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Posted by redoutlander on March 31st, 2015 @ 8:07am CDT
You make a good point Emerje. A KO is a still a KO. KOs of Masterpiece figures devalue the whole market. Even KOs of 25 year old toys are the bane of many collectors. Primus fobid you are the one who pays a premium price for a figure you thought was real but turned out to be a KO.
Again good point. I would much rather buy imports direct from japan, but they can sell out fast. Sometimes you can luck out and grab one when they arive in stock if someone cancels a preorder, but there is no garantee. There is also a limited run of 2000 units. So I think this is a case of grab it before the sclpers do.
Posted by redoutlander on March 31st, 2015 @ 8:07am CDT
Emerje wrote:Don't think these MP TF Voyager cars bots toys are worth paying $80 for. Not when Takara is selling them to distributors for under $50 each. $79.99 plus $8 in shippig fees equals almost $90 from USA sites. Or paying $59.99 from overseas sites with $20 in shipping fees equals $79.99.
I agree, they aren't worth US$80, that's why I paid US$55 including shipping to get Wheeljack from HLJ. Importers should be a last resort, exporters should be the norm.That's why I'm buying the high quality KO MP TF toys versions for under $37 with shipping fees included. Already bought KO MP G-2 Sideswipe. Will buy KO MP Wheeljack when it's available in May. If they make a KO MP TF Bumblebee and MP KO Tracks i'll buy them also.
Your loss. You aren't impressing anyone by bragging about that. High quality garbage is still garbage.
You make a good point Emerje. A KO is a still a KO. KOs of Masterpiece figures devalue the whole market. Even KOs of 25 year old toys are the bane of many collectors. Primus fobid you are the one who pays a premium price for a figure you thought was real but turned out to be a KO.
huryochagi wrote:Pre-ordering isn't lowering the price or making it arrive sooner. That's why I always wait for it to be in stock. Often, the price may even go down a bit when it's in stock everywhere.
You're taking an awfully big chance by waiting. For exporters the pre-orders often are gone within a day of listing, usually even within hours. For exporters they seem to sell out pretty quickly after coming into stock if they get that far. Better to lock in the best price you can, when you can.
Emerje
Again good point. I would much rather buy imports direct from japan, but they can sell out fast. Sometimes you can luck out and grab one when they arive in stock if someone cancels a preorder, but there is no garantee. There is also a limited run of 2000 units. So I think this is a case of grab it before the sclpers do.
Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-18B Blue Streak Pre-Orders (1670312)
Posted by Musha on April 2nd, 2015 @ 10:51am CDT
Posted by Musha on April 2nd, 2015 @ 10:51am CDT
I have a question, but first let me apologize to all the true geeks. Please dont flame me as Im still in training and I do have some memory loss. Bluestreak, Streak and Silverstreak. I know they are diaclones, however which were present in the 80's G1 cartoon?I honestly cant remember. This is pre G1 movie!
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Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on April 2nd, 2015 @ 10:59am CDT
Bluestreak has an interesting history concerning his colors.
Let's start with Diaclone. The Diaclone version of Bluestreak came in two different colors: silver with a black hood, which was the basis for the cartoon, and blue with a silver hood, which was the basis for his name, and was used in older G1 catalogs (That last bit is the source of the "There was a blue Bluestreak in Transformers" myth). However, at the end of the day, Bluestreak was released in... all silver.
To recap:
Blue with silver: unused Diaclone deco
Silver with black hood: Diaclone deco used for the cartoon
All silver: Transformers-original toy-only deco
The US uses "Bluestreak" or "Silverstreak" for the character, regardless of color. Japan simply has "Streak", which allows for color prefixes to denote variants.
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on April 2nd, 2015 @ 10:59am CDT
Musha wrote:I have a question, but first let me apologize to all the true geeks. Please dont flame me as Im still in training and I do have some memory loss. Bluestreak, Streak and Silverstreak. I know they are diaclones, however which were present in the 80's G1 cartoon?I honestly cant remember. This is pre G1 movie!
Bluestreak has an interesting history concerning his colors.
Let's start with Diaclone. The Diaclone version of Bluestreak came in two different colors: silver with a black hood, which was the basis for the cartoon, and blue with a silver hood, which was the basis for his name, and was used in older G1 catalogs (That last bit is the source of the "There was a blue Bluestreak in Transformers" myth). However, at the end of the day, Bluestreak was released in... all silver.
To recap:
Blue with silver: unused Diaclone deco
Silver with black hood: Diaclone deco used for the cartoon
All silver: Transformers-original toy-only deco
The US uses "Bluestreak" or "Silverstreak" for the character, regardless of color. Japan simply has "Streak", which allows for color prefixes to denote variants.
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Posted by galvatron00 on April 2nd, 2015 @ 11:42am CDT
Posted by galvatron00 on April 2nd, 2015 @ 11:42am CDT
That's a great knowledge drop! I love my G1 1984 catalog, if only for the blue BluestreakJelZe GoldRabbit wrote:Musha wrote:I have a question, but first let me apologize to all the true geeks. Please dont flame me as Im still in training and I do have some memory loss. Bluestreak, Streak and Silverstreak. I know they are diaclones, however which were present in the 80's G1 cartoon?I honestly cant remember. This is pre G1 movie!
Bluestreak has an interesting history concerning his colors.
Let's start with Diaclone. The Diaclone version of Bluestreak came in two different colors: silver with a black hood, which was the basis for the cartoon, and blue with a silver hood, which was the basis for his name, and was used in older G1 catalogs (That last bit is the source of the "There was a blue Bluestreak in Transformers" myth). However, at the end of the day, Bluestreak was released in... all silver.
To recap:
Blue with silver: unused Diaclone deco
Silver with black hood: Diaclone deco used for the cartoon
All silver: Transformers-original toy-only deco
The US uses "Bluestreak" or "Silverstreak" for the character, regardless of color. Japan simply has "Streak", which allows for color prefixes to denote variants.
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Posted by Dead Metal on April 2nd, 2015 @ 12:10pm CDT
Actually his name comes from his chosen personality and not the colour. Blue Streak means either something that moves very fast, or a constant stream of words, like verbal diarrhoea.
Bluestreak talks a lot, hence the name Bluestreak.
Posted by Dead Metal on April 2nd, 2015 @ 12:10pm CDT
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:Musha wrote:I have a question, but first let me apologize to all the true geeks. Please dont flame me as Im still in training and I do have some memory loss. Bluestreak, Streak and Silverstreak. I know they are diaclones, however which were present in the 80's G1 cartoon?I honestly cant remember. This is pre G1 movie!
Bluestreak has an interesting history concerning his colors.
Let's start with Diaclone. The Diaclone version of Bluestreak came in two different colors: silver with a black hood, which was the basis for the cartoon, and blue with a silver hood, which was the basis for his name, and was used in older G1 catalogs (That last bit is the source of the "There was a blue Bluestreak in Transformers" myth). However, at the end of the day, Bluestreak was released in... all silver.
To recap:
Blue with silver: unused Diaclone deco
Silver with black hood: Diaclone deco used for the cartoon
All silver: Transformers-original toy-only deco
The US uses "Bluestreak" or "Silverstreak" for the character, regardless of color. Japan simply has "Streak", which allows for color prefixes to denote variants.
Actually his name comes from his chosen personality and not the colour. Blue Streak means either something that moves very fast, or a constant stream of words, like verbal diarrhoea.
Bluestreak talks a lot, hence the name Bluestreak.
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Posted by Musha on April 2nd, 2015 @ 12:13pm CDT
Posted by Musha on April 2nd, 2015 @ 12:13pm CDT
So I will be picking up the latest release then. That makes 1 less figure I have to worry about selling out.
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Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on April 2nd, 2015 @ 12:25pm CDT
Still, you can't deny that a blue Bluestreak would have added another layer of fun to the figure. Such a waste back in G1.
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on April 2nd, 2015 @ 12:25pm CDT
Dead Metal wrote:JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:Musha wrote:I have a question, but first let me apologize to all the true geeks. Please dont flame me as Im still in training and I do have some memory loss. Bluestreak, Streak and Silverstreak. I know they are diaclones, however which were present in the 80's G1 cartoon?I honestly cant remember. This is pre G1 movie!
Bluestreak has an interesting history concerning his colors.
Let's start with Diaclone. The Diaclone version of Bluestreak came in two different colors: silver with a black hood, which was the basis for the cartoon, and blue with a silver hood, which was the basis for his name, and was used in older G1 catalogs (That last bit is the source of the "There was a blue Bluestreak in Transformers" myth). However, at the end of the day, Bluestreak was released in... all silver.
To recap:
Blue with silver: unused Diaclone deco
Silver with black hood: Diaclone deco used for the cartoon
All silver: Transformers-original toy-only deco
The US uses "Bluestreak" or "Silverstreak" for the character, regardless of color. Japan simply has "Streak", which allows for color prefixes to denote variants.
Actually his name comes from his chosen personality and not the colour. Blue Streak means either something that moves very fast, or a constant stream of words, like verbal diarrhoea.
Bluestreak talks a lot, hence the name Bluestreak.
Still, you can't deny that a blue Bluestreak would have added another layer of fun to the figure. Such a waste back in G1.
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Posted by shajaki on April 2nd, 2015 @ 5:49pm CDT
Posted by shajaki on April 2nd, 2015 @ 5:49pm CDT
It might be worth noting, that E-Hobby gave us the cartoon accurate scheme (silver/black) as "Anime Bluestreak".
And personally, I've never subscribed to the notion that he was named for the literal translation of "bluestreak". Not only is it a bit much to assume a child will pick up on that, but his character didn't suit it (in the G1 toon anyways). If you go by that reasoning, Blurr is far better suited. (JMO)
And personally, I've never subscribed to the notion that he was named for the literal translation of "bluestreak". Not only is it a bit much to assume a child will pick up on that, but his character didn't suit it (in the G1 toon anyways). If you go by that reasoning, Blurr is far better suited. (JMO)
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Posted by Dead Metal on April 3rd, 2015 @ 4:08am CDT
Do children know what Optimus Prime means? Or Omega Supreme? And why they have those names?
And going by the cartoon is a pretty bad example, I mean did Prowl's character come across in the cartoon? The only time he was more than just a background character was when Chip Chase had to take control over him.
Or Shockwave, whose character was different from the comics and the toy description because the cartoon team only had the first half of his character description to work with, missing out on the second half that said that it was all an act and he was working towards his own goals.
Most of the G1 Transformers were named after their personality or defining feature, Smokescreen created smokescreens, Prowl was a police officer, Optimus Prime was the best of the Autobots and the leader, Omega Supreme was the Autobots last line of defense, Skywarp flew and could teleport, Thundercracker had his sonic booms, Starscream was the best flyer, Jazz was cool and loved music, Bluestreak talked a lot, it's even in his character description, so yes if children read his character description they would get his name.
Plus, the cartoon actually did reference his personality, with characters telling him to shut up.
Posted by Dead Metal on April 3rd, 2015 @ 4:08am CDT
shajaki wrote:It might be worth noting, that E-Hobby gave us the cartoon accurate scheme (silver/black) as "Anime Bluestreak".
And personally, I've never subscribed to the notion that he was named for the literal translation of "bluestreak". Not only is it a bit much to assume a child will pick up on that, but his character didn't suit it (in the G1 toon anyways). If you go by that reasoning, Blurr is far better suited. (JMO)
Do children know what Optimus Prime means? Or Omega Supreme? And why they have those names?
And going by the cartoon is a pretty bad example, I mean did Prowl's character come across in the cartoon? The only time he was more than just a background character was when Chip Chase had to take control over him.
Or Shockwave, whose character was different from the comics and the toy description because the cartoon team only had the first half of his character description to work with, missing out on the second half that said that it was all an act and he was working towards his own goals.
Most of the G1 Transformers were named after their personality or defining feature, Smokescreen created smokescreens, Prowl was a police officer, Optimus Prime was the best of the Autobots and the leader, Omega Supreme was the Autobots last line of defense, Skywarp flew and could teleport, Thundercracker had his sonic booms, Starscream was the best flyer, Jazz was cool and loved music, Bluestreak talked a lot, it's even in his character description, so yes if children read his character description they would get his name.
Plus, the cartoon actually did reference his personality, with characters telling him to shut up.
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Posted by ScottyP on April 3rd, 2015 @ 9:21am CDT
Absolutely. I'd be ok with a MP Magnus recolor to Powered Convoy to have these MP Diaclone inspired cars sit on too, but only as a consolation.
Posted by ScottyP on April 3rd, 2015 @ 9:21am CDT
shajaki wrote:I knoooowwww.... as awesome as this is, doesn't it just make you cry for an E-Hobby (or something) G1 reissue BLUEstreak?huryochagi wrote:This Diaclone version looks great. Hopefully, they'll release a Diaclone G1 reissue some day.
Absolutely. I'd be ok with a MP Magnus recolor to Powered Convoy to have these MP Diaclone inspired cars sit on too, but only as a consolation.
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Posted by shajaki on April 3rd, 2015 @ 10:40am CDT
I'd like to reiterate though, I'm not trying to spark a war DM. I'm trying to back up my opinions, but they're just my opinions
Posted by shajaki on April 3rd, 2015 @ 10:40am CDT
No, I really don't think so. I sure didn't, nor did it even cross my mind.Dead Metal wrote:Do children know what Optimus Prime means? Or Omega Supreme? And why they have those names?
I said personally, so I'm going with my own experience here. All I had was the cartoon growing up.Dead Metal wrote:And going by the cartoon is a pretty bad example, I mean did Prowl's character come across in the cartoon? The only time he was more than just a background character was when Chip Chase had to take control over him.
These? Yes. Super easy for a child to relate the name to the characteristics.Dead Metal wrote:Smokescreen created smokescreens.
Prowl was a police officer.
Skywarp flew and could teleport.
Thundercracker had his sonic booms.
Jazz was cool and loved music.
These? Not so much.Dead Metal wrote:Optimus Prime was the best of the Autobots and the leader.
Omega Supreme was the Autobots last line of defense.
Starscream was the best flyer.
IF they read the character description AND knew what "bluestreak" meant.Dead Metal wrote:Bluestreak talked a lot, it's even in his character description, so yes if children read his character description they would get his name.
I believe you if you say so, but I don't recall anything to that effect (and I watched me a LOT of G1 season 1).Dead Metal wrote:Plus, the cartoon actually did reference his personality, with characters telling him to shut up.
I'd like to reiterate though, I'm not trying to spark a war DM. I'm trying to back up my opinions, but they're just my opinions
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Posted by megatronus on April 3rd, 2015 @ 10:48am CDT
Posted by megatronus on April 3rd, 2015 @ 10:48am CDT
shajaki wrote:but they're just my opinions
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Posted by shajaki on April 3rd, 2015 @ 10:49am CDT
Posted by shajaki on April 3rd, 2015 @ 10:49am CDT
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Posted by Sabrblade on April 3rd, 2015 @ 10:51am CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on April 3rd, 2015 @ 10:51am CDT
I concur in also not remembering the cartoon having Bluestreak talk too much or being told to shut up.
I remember Blaster being told to shut up, though. By Optimus Prime himself, no less.
I remember Blaster being told to shut up, though. By Optimus Prime himself, no less.
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Posted by Dead Metal on April 3rd, 2015 @ 1:35pm CDT
Proves my point, just because their names are too complicated for a child to actually get them, doesn't negate why they have them. Or that children absolutely had to understand the names.
I also grew up with nothing but the cartoon, the majority of characters in G1 are nothing but background filler to me due to it. But that doesn't mean I'm right. The naming was made obvious in interviews way after the fact. And from that, Bluestreak got his name due to his personality, not because of a deco that was never used for him.
Which is why I chose them to illustrate my point of why TFs were named.
Optimus Prime = Best First = Leader.
Omega Supreme = Omega Male is a loaner, prefers to be left alone, Omega is also the last letter of the Greek Alphabet. Supreme best/ amazing/ etc Omega Supreme, the incredibly powerful loaner who prefers to keep to himself, he is also described as "The Autobots's last line of defense".
But, fun fact: Megatron's called that because Marvel was reusing a name from a previous licensed comic because it sounded badass.
The "My Opinion" thing, I hate it. It's not even a real defense that makes sense. "Well, in my opinion people don't actually die when shot in the head." Doesn't negate the fact that it's wrong.
Posted by Dead Metal on April 3rd, 2015 @ 1:35pm CDT
shajaki wrote:No, I really don't think so. I sure didn't, nor did it even cross my mind.Dead Metal wrote:Do children know what Optimus Prime means? Or Omega Supreme? And why they have those names?
Proves my point, just because their names are too complicated for a child to actually get them, doesn't negate why they have them. Or that children absolutely had to understand the names.
shajaki wrote:I said personally, so I'm going with my own experience here. All I had was the cartoon growing up.Dead Metal wrote:And going by the cartoon is a pretty bad example, I mean did Prowl's character come across in the cartoon? The only time he was more than just a background character was when Chip Chase had to take control over him.
I also grew up with nothing but the cartoon, the majority of characters in G1 are nothing but background filler to me due to it. But that doesn't mean I'm right. The naming was made obvious in interviews way after the fact. And from that, Bluestreak got his name due to his personality, not because of a deco that was never used for him.
shajaki wrote:These? Yes. Super easy for a child to relate the name to the characteristics.Dead Metal wrote:Smokescreen created smokescreens.
Prowl was a police officer.
Skywarp flew and could teleport.
Thundercracker had his sonic booms.
Jazz was cool and loved music.
Which is why I chose them to illustrate my point of why TFs were named.
shajaki wrote:These? Not so much.Dead Metal wrote:Optimus Prime was the best of the Autobots and the leader.
Omega Supreme was the Autobots last line of defense.
Starscream was the best flyer.
Optimus Prime = Best First = Leader.
Omega Supreme = Omega Male is a loaner, prefers to be left alone, Omega is also the last letter of the Greek Alphabet. Supreme best/ amazing/ etc Omega Supreme, the incredibly powerful loaner who prefers to keep to himself, he is also described as "The Autobots's last line of defense".
But, fun fact: Megatron's called that because Marvel was reusing a name from a previous licensed comic because it sounded badass.
shajaki wrote:IF they read the character description AND knew what "bluestreak" meant.Dead Metal wrote:Bluestreak talked a lot, it's even in his character description, so yes if children read his character description they would get his name.
As we've already established with Optimus and Omega, children don't have to understand the name. Even if they never read his bio, and all they had to go on was the cartoon. Why would they assume he's called Bluestreak because of his colour? Especially since the only way they know him is as a silver robot and car?shajaki wrote:I believe you if you say so, but I don't recall anything to that effect (and I watched me a LOT of G1 season 1).Dead Metal wrote:Plus, the cartoon actually did reference his personality, with characters telling him to shut up.
I could be wrong, been a while since I've seen G1, and as I said, most of these guys are nothing but background characters to me, heck, I still have double takes whenever someone mentions some obscure Autobot being in the show. ("Wind who?")shajaki wrote:I'd like to reiterate though, I'm not trying to spark a war DM. I'm trying to back up my opinions, but they're just my opinions
The "My Opinion" thing, I hate it. It's not even a real defense that makes sense. "Well, in my opinion people don't actually die when shot in the head." Doesn't negate the fact that it's wrong.
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Posted by shajaki on April 3rd, 2015 @ 5:06pm CDT
But since it's (as you say) years after the fact, maybe they're just trying to cover their asses?
And with that, I'm done. I really actually don't care to continue arguing about something so trivial.
Posted by shajaki on April 3rd, 2015 @ 5:06pm CDT
I wasn't saying they have these names for no reason. Just that the reasoning may be simpler than his literal translation, since it doesn't fit any iteration of the character that I've seen. They might have planned him to be blue at some point since there's TF catalogs depicting him as such. Unless....Dead Metal wrote:Proves my point, just because their names are too complicated for a child to actually get them, doesn't negate why they have them. Or that children absolutely had to understand the names.
Fine. The people who made his bio say his name is to be taken literally, then maybe make that your opening argument next time.Dead Metal wrote:The naming was made obvious in interviews way after the fact. And from that, Bluestreak got his name due to his personality, not because of a deco that was never used for him.
But since it's (as you say) years after the fact, maybe they're just trying to cover their asses?
Don't ask me. I didn't name a silver robot Bluestreak. I think it's pretty dumb to have a color specifically part of a characters name (for a children's toy/cartoon no less) and NOT make him that color. Change the deco or change the name.Dead Metal wrote:As we've already established with Optimus and Omega, children don't have to understand the name. Even if they never read his bio, and all they had to go on was the cartoon. Why would they assume he's called Bluestreak because of his color? Especially since the only way they know him is as a silver robot and car?
Why? I think I'm right/justified, but I don't know 100%. If I stated everything I thought as fact, I'd be a jackass.Dead Metal wrote:The "My Opinion" thing, I hate it. It's not even a real defense that makes sense. "Well, in my opinion people don't actually die when shot in the head." Doesn't negate the fact that it's wrong.
And with that, I'm done. I really actually don't care to continue arguing about something so trivial.
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Posted by Dead Metal on April 4th, 2015 @ 3:31am CDT
I apologize, I came across like an ass.
Posted by Dead Metal on April 4th, 2015 @ 3:31am CDT
shajaki wrote:I wasn't saying they have these names for no reason. Just that the reasoning may be simpler than his literal translation, since it doesn't fit any iteration of the character that I've seen. They might have planned him to be blue at some point since there's TF catalogs depicting him as such. Unless....Dead Metal wrote:Proves my point, just because their names are too complicated for a child to actually get them, doesn't negate why they have them. Or that children absolutely had to understand the names.Fine. The people who made his bio say his name is to be taken literally, then maybe make that your opening argument next time.Dead Metal wrote:The naming was made obvious in interviews way after the fact. And from that, Bluestreak got his name due to his personality, not because of a deco that was never used for him.
But since it's (as you say) years after the fact, maybe they're just trying to cover their asses?Don't ask me. I didn't name a silver robot Bluestreak. I think it's pretty dumb to have a color specifically part of a characters name (for a children's toy/cartoon no less) and NOT make him that color. Change the deco or change the name.Dead Metal wrote:As we've already established with Optimus and Omega, children don't have to understand the name. Even if they never read his bio, and all they had to go on was the cartoon. Why would they assume he's called Bluestreak because of his color? Especially since the only way they know him is as a silver robot and car?Why? I think I'm right/justified, but I don't know 100%. If I stated everything I thought as fact, I'd be a jackass.Dead Metal wrote:The "My Opinion" thing, I hate it. It's not even a real defense that makes sense. "Well, in my opinion people don't actually die when shot in the head." Doesn't negate the fact that it's wrong.
And with that, I'm done. I really actually don't care to continue arguing about something so trivial.
I apologize, I came across like an ass.
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Posted by shajaki on April 4th, 2015 @ 12:15pm CDT
Posted by shajaki on April 4th, 2015 @ 12:15pm CDT
No worries, s'all goodDead Metal wrote:I apologize, I came across like an ass.
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Posted by Blastback on April 5th, 2015 @ 3:11pm CDT
Yeah, he didn't talk much, was often just a background character. There were a number of times where he'd crack a dumb joke and laugh hysterically at it while everyone else stared at him annoyed. That was as close as it got.
Posted by Blastback on April 5th, 2015 @ 3:11pm CDT
Sabrblade wrote:I concur in also not remembering the cartoon having Bluestreak talk too much or being told to shut up.
Yeah, he didn't talk much, was often just a background character. There were a number of times where he'd crack a dumb joke and laugh hysterically at it while everyone else stared at him annoyed. That was as close as it got.
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Posted by sol magnus on April 5th, 2015 @ 11:10pm CDT
Same same on the reasons for double-dipping. I also skipped MP-18 for MP-18s for the same reason. I only wish they put MP-18's face in the MP-17/18B Helmet since they are separate parts. THAT would have made it perfectly box accurate. Either way, I'm getting it. It'll be displayed separately of my "main" MP collection.
Posted by sol magnus on April 5th, 2015 @ 11:10pm CDT
Cobotron wrote:18S. I waited to see if they would do Silverstreak because I wanted the one that looked like the toy I had/still have. I'm glad I did. Never thought I would double dip like this, but that Diaclone look is sweet. He'll display with my Micromans for historical accuracy. The scale actually almost works.shajaki wrote:Ain't no one gonna argue with thatCobotron wrote:MaaaaaaaaaaaaaaAAAAAAAAAAAAN! I held out for Silverstreak. Now they go and pull this?!?
That thing is GORGEOUS!
Edit: Carn swaggart, Rickin Frickin Rackin Frackin... PRE-ORDERED!
Thats the best Deco I have ever seen on my most favorite TF EVER!
I'm so happy that it makes me MAD!
(Hey shajaki, that answers your "next big ticket item I'm gunnin' for" question)
But hold up... is the MP Streak in you collection the "anime" Bluestreak or the 18S Silverstreak?
Same same on the reasons for double-dipping. I also skipped MP-18 for MP-18s for the same reason. I only wish they put MP-18's face in the MP-17/18B Helmet since they are separate parts. THAT would have made it perfectly box accurate. Either way, I'm getting it. It'll be displayed separately of my "main" MP collection.
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Posted by Cobotron on April 5th, 2015 @ 11:49pm CDT
I hear you on the head sculpt. 18's is perfectly Takaratastic and toy accurate. I didn't even notice at first. I don't have Prowl, so the more I've thought about it the more I'm glad he'll have something different than 18s other than just paint.
Gives me one more reason not to get Prowl.
Prowl!
Always stealin' the spot light from Bluestreak.
18B is a beauty to behold though, isn't he?
Posted by Cobotron on April 5th, 2015 @ 11:49pm CDT
sol magnus wrote:Cobotron wrote:18S. I waited to see if they would do Silverstreak because I wanted the one that looked like the toy I had/still have. I'm glad I did. Never thought I would double dip like this, but that Diaclone look is sweet. He'll display with my Micromans for historical accuracy. The scale actually almost works.shajaki wrote:Ain't no one gonna argue with thatCobotron wrote:MaaaaaaaaaaaaaaAAAAAAAAAAAAN! I held out for Silverstreak. Now they go and pull this?!?
That thing is GORGEOUS!
Edit: Carn swaggart, Rickin Frickin Rackin Frackin... PRE-ORDERED!
Thats the best Deco I have ever seen on my most favorite TF EVER!
I'm so happy that it makes me MAD!
(Hey shajaki, that answers your "next big ticket item I'm gunnin' for" question)
But hold up... is the MP Streak in you collection the "anime" Bluestreak or the 18S Silverstreak?
Same same on the reasons for double-dipping. I also skipped MP-18 for MP-18s for the same reason. I only wish they put MP-18's face in the MP-17/18B Helmet since they are separate parts. THAT would have made it perfectly box accurate. Either way, I'm getting it. It'll be displayed separately of my "main" MP collection.
I hear you on the head sculpt. 18's is perfectly Takaratastic and toy accurate. I didn't even notice at first. I don't have Prowl, so the more I've thought about it the more I'm glad he'll have something different than 18s other than just paint.
Gives me one more reason not to get Prowl.
Prowl!
Always stealin' the spot light from Bluestreak. 18B is a beauty to behold though, isn't he?
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Posted by sol magnus on April 5th, 2015 @ 11:53pm CDT
He is, but I cannot agree on Prowl. He's always been my boy, way back to 84. Of course, Bluestreak was right up there with them, because I loved, loved, loved the Datsun 280ZX. I'll probably buy an MP-18 when the Hasbro one hits, although I don't know what I'm going to do with it.
Posted by sol magnus on April 5th, 2015 @ 11:53pm CDT
Cobotron wrote:sol magnus wrote:Cobotron wrote:18S. I waited to see if they would do Silverstreak because I wanted the one that looked like the toy I had/still have. I'm glad I did. Never thought I would double dip like this, but that Diaclone look is sweet. He'll display with my Micromans for historical accuracy. The scale actually almost works.shajaki wrote:Ain't no one gonna argue with thatCobotron wrote:MaaaaaaaaaaaaaaAAAAAAAAAAAAN! I held out for Silverstreak. Now they go and pull this?!?
That thing is GORGEOUS!
Edit: Carn swaggart, Rickin Frickin Rackin Frackin... PRE-ORDERED!
Thats the best Deco I have ever seen on my most favorite TF EVER!
I'm so happy that it makes me MAD!
(Hey shajaki, that answers your "next big ticket item I'm gunnin' for" question)
But hold up... is the MP Streak in you collection the "anime" Bluestreak or the 18S Silverstreak?
Same same on the reasons for double-dipping. I also skipped MP-18 for MP-18s for the same reason. I only wish they put MP-18's face in the MP-17/18B Helmet since they are separate parts. THAT would have made it perfectly box accurate. Either way, I'm getting it. It'll be displayed separately of my "main" MP collection.
I hear you on the head sculpt. 18's is perfectly Takaratastic and toy accurate. I didn't even notice at first. I don't have Prowl, so the more I've thought about it the more I'm glad he'll have something different than 18s other than just paint.
Gives me one more reason not to get Prowl.
Prowl!
18B is a beauty to behold though, isn't he?
He is, but I cannot agree on Prowl. He's always been my boy, way back to 84. Of course, Bluestreak was right up there with them, because I loved, loved, loved the Datsun 280ZX. I'll probably buy an MP-18 when the Hasbro one hits, although I don't know what I'm going to do with it.
Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-18B Blue Streak Pre-Orders (1672026)
Posted by Blastback on April 6th, 2015 @ 6:50pm CDT
Posted by Blastback on April 6th, 2015 @ 6:50pm CDT
Yeah, the Prowl, Bluestreak, Smokescreen design has always been my favorite from G1. Just perfect.
Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-18B Blue Streak Pre-Orders (1672411)
Posted by galvatron00 on April 7th, 2015 @ 1:21pm CDT
Posted by galvatron00 on April 7th, 2015 @ 1:21pm CDT
I'm waiting for the Hasbro Bluestreak too, but man it's hard not to just order MP18 and MP18s AND pre-order MP18B if I still can. I also love the Datsun, and I'm glad I have Prowl to represent it currentlysol magnus wrote:He is, but I cannot agree on Prowl. He's always been my boy, way back to 84. Of course, Bluestreak was right up there with them, because I loved, loved, loved the Datsun 280ZX. I'll probably buy an MP-18 when the Hasbro one hits, although I don't know what I'm going to do with it.Cobotron wrote:I hear you on the head sculpt. 18's is perfectly Takaratastic and toy accurate. I didn't even notice at first. I don't have Prowl, so the more I've thought about it the more I'm glad he'll have something different than 18s other than just paint.sol magnus wrote:Same same on the reasons for double-dipping. I also skipped MP-18 for MP-18s for the same reason. I only wish they put MP-18's face in the MP-17/18B Helmet since they are separate parts. THAT would have made it perfectly box accurate. Either way, I'm getting it. It'll be displayed separately of my "main" MP collection.Cobotron wrote:18S. I waited to see if they would do Silverstreak because I wanted the one that looked like the toy I had/still have. I'm glad I did. Never thought I would double dip like this, but that Diaclone look is sweet. He'll display with my Micromans for historical accuracy. The scale actually almost works.shajaki wrote:Ain't no one gonna argue with thatCobotron wrote:MaaaaaaaaaaaaaaAAAAAAAAAAAAN! I held out for Silverstreak. Now they go and pull this?!?
That thing is GORGEOUS!
Edit: Carn swaggart, Rickin Frickin Rackin Frackin... PRE-ORDERED!
Thats the best Deco I have ever seen on my most favorite TF EVER!
I'm so happy that it makes me MAD!
(Hey shajaki, that answers your "next big ticket item I'm gunnin' for" question)
But hold up... is the MP Streak in you collection the "anime" Bluestreak or the 18S Silverstreak?
Gives me one more reason not to get Prowl.
Prowl!
18B is a beauty to behold though, isn't he?
Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-18B Blue Streak Pre-Orders (1672419)
Posted by Cobotron on April 7th, 2015 @ 1:58pm CDT
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Posted by Cobotron on April 7th, 2015 @ 1:58pm CDT
Just my opinion, but everyone should have at least one version of the Datsun mold in their collection. To me he is the quintessential Autobot. I mean who's face is this anyway,itscramtastic wrote:I'm waiting for the Hasbro Bluestreak too, but man it's hard not to just order MP18 and MP18s AND pre-order MP18B if I still can. I also love the Datsun, and I'm glad I have Prowl to represent it currentlysol magnus wrote:He is, but I cannot agree on Prowl. He's always been my boy, way back to 84. Of course, Bluestreak was right up there with them, because I loved, loved, loved the Datsun 280ZX. I'll probably buy an MP-18 when the Hasbro one hits, although I don't know what I'm going to do with it.Cobotron wrote:I hear you on the head sculpt. 18's is perfectly Takaratastic and toy accurate. I didn't even notice at first. I don't have Prowl, so the more I've thought about it the more I'm glad he'll have something different than 18s other than just paint.sol magnus wrote:Same same on the reasons for double-dipping. I also skipped MP-18 for MP-18s for the same reason. I only wish they put MP-18's face in the MP-17/18B Helmet since they are separate parts. THAT would have made it perfectly box accurate. Either way, I'm getting it. It'll be displayed separately of my "main" MP collection.Cobotron wrote:18S. I waited to see if they would do Silverstreak because I wanted the one that looked like the toy I had/still have. I'm glad I did. Never thought I would double dip like this, but that Diaclone look is sweet. He'll display with my Micromans for historical accuracy. The scale actually almost works.shajaki wrote:Ain't no one gonna argue with thatCobotron wrote:MaaaaaaaaaaaaaaAAAAAAAAAAAAN! I held out for Silverstreak. Now they go and pull this?!?
That thing is GORGEOUS!
Edit: Carn swaggart, Rickin Frickin Rackin Frackin... PRE-ORDERED!
Thats the best Deco I have ever seen on my most favorite TF EVER!
I'm so happy that it makes me MAD!
(Hey shajaki, that answers your "next big ticket item I'm gunnin' for" question)
But hold up... is the MP Streak in you collection the "anime" Bluestreak or the 18S Silverstreak?
Gives me one more reason not to get Prowl.
Prowl!
18B is a beauty to behold though, isn't he?
?
Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-18B Blue Streak Pre-Orders (1672424)
Posted by galvatron00 on April 7th, 2015 @ 2:14pm CDT
Posted by galvatron00 on April 7th, 2015 @ 2:14pm CDT
FO' REAL!Cobotron wrote:Just my opinion, but everyone should have at least one version of the Datsun mold in their collection. To me he is the quintessential Autobot. I mean who's face is this anyway,itscramtastic wrote:I'm waiting for the Hasbro Bluestreak too, but man it's hard not to just order MP18 and MP18s AND pre-order MP18B if I still can. I also love the Datsun, and I'm glad I have Prowl to represent it currentlysol magnus wrote:He is, but I cannot agree on Prowl. He's always been my boy, way back to 84. Of course, Bluestreak was right up there with them, because I loved, loved, loved the Datsun 280ZX. I'll probably buy an MP-18 when the Hasbro one hits, although I don't know what I'm going to do with it.Cobotron wrote:I hear you on the head sculpt. 18's is perfectly Takaratastic and toy accurate. I didn't even notice at first. I don't have Prowl, so the more I've thought about it the more I'm glad he'll have something different than 18s other than just paint.sol magnus wrote:Same same on the reasons for double-dipping. I also skipped MP-18 for MP-18s for the same reason. I only wish they put MP-18's face in the MP-17/18B Helmet since they are separate parts. THAT would have made it perfectly box accurate. Either way, I'm getting it. It'll be displayed separately of my "main" MP collection.Cobotron wrote:18S. I waited to see if they would do Silverstreak because I wanted the one that looked like the toy I had/still have. I'm glad I did. Never thought I would double dip like this, but that Diaclone look is sweet. He'll display with my Micromans for historical accuracy. The scale actually almost works.shajaki wrote:Ain't no one gonna argue with thatCobotron wrote:MaaaaaaaaaaaaaaAAAAAAAAAAAAN! I held out for Silverstreak. Now they go and pull this?!?
That thing is GORGEOUS!
Edit: Carn swaggart, Rickin Frickin Rackin Frackin... PRE-ORDERED!
Thats the best Deco I have ever seen on my most favorite TF EVER!
I'm so happy that it makes me MAD!
(Hey shajaki, that answers your "next big ticket item I'm gunnin' for" question)
But hold up... is the MP Streak in you collection the "anime" Bluestreak or the 18S Silverstreak?
Gives me one more reason not to get Prowl.
Prowl!
18B is a beauty to behold though, isn't he?
Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-18B Blue Streak Pre-Orders (1672533)
Posted by LegendaryAntiHero on April 7th, 2015 @ 5:22pm CDT
Posted by LegendaryAntiHero on April 7th, 2015 @ 5:22pm CDT
I agree, the Datsuns are amazig
Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-18B Blue Streak Pre-Orders (1673048)
Posted by Va'al on April 9th, 2015 @ 2:07am CDT
Posted by Va'al on April 9th, 2015 @ 2:07am CDT
Seibertron.com board admin Burn has pointed us towards Australia-based fellow fansite Ozformers, where regular reliable source griffin has posted an interesting report from their latest dealings with Hasbro. It appears that two new Masterpiece figures will be showing up at general retail very soon: along with Takara import MP-24 Star Saber, Hasbro MP-06 Bluestreak (confirming its existence, number and general greyness) should be arriving by late April/May! Read more here or below.
Some new info emailed to me from Hasbro Australia. (thankyou to them of course )
We know that the imported Lost Age Stinger toy is supposed to be in ToysRUs stores this month, but two other toys have now been confirmed for release here within the next couple weeks, as they have recently arrived at the Hasbro Australia warehouse and are on their way to the TRU warehouse.
TakaraTomy MP-24 Starsaber - the next of the HK imports.
Hasbro MP-06 Bluestreak - the first of the three known American Masterpiece toys for 2015. (the other two being Sideswipe and Starscream)
It also is the first official confirmation of the MP number for Hasbro's Bluestreak.
Starsaber was something we've been expecting here for a little while, and it has been noted by Hasbro that the October release date at ToysRUs is an error in their system, as Hasbro are not intending to sit on this stock for 6 months now that it is in the country.
It was also noted that the "Sunstreak" was meant to be the Hasbro Bluestreak... but somehow ToysRUS got the name, the MP number, AND the date wrong.
Although, to be fair to TRU... their release date of May 16th is close enough of an estimated release date, to the "next couple of weeks" estimate from Hasbro.
(I asked Hasbro Australia about both, just to clarify the confusion that TRU had caused us.)
For anyone wondering, the Hasbro version of Bluestreak looks to be the same grey/black colours of the Japanese version, in the standard (big) Hasbro red box.
I just want to say, that it is surprisingly unusual to have the Hasbro Bluestreak come out here before it has even shown up as a pre-order at online stores, or even before samples have shown up on ebay.... which was why I wanted to verify it before posting it. (I was actually told last Thursday)
Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-18B Blue Streak Pre-Orders (1673064)
Posted by alldarker on April 9th, 2015 @ 5:12am CDT
Slightly misleading to have a picture of the blue / silver MP-18B Bluestreak added to the news article about Hasbro's MP-06 (silver / black) Bluestreak confirmed for Australia, isn't it?
Conversely, perhaps this news should deserve its own topic instead of linked through this MP-18B topic.
Posted by alldarker on April 9th, 2015 @ 5:12am CDT
Va'al wrote:Seibertron.com board admin Burn has pointed us towards Australia-based fellow fansite Ozformers, where regular reliable source griffin has posted an interesting report from their latest dealings with Hasbro. It appears that two new Masterpiece figures will be showing up at general retail very soon: along with Takara import MP-24 Star Saber, Hasbro MP-06 Bluestreak (confirming its existence, number and general greyness) should be arriving by late April/May! Read more here or below.
Slightly misleading to have a picture of the blue / silver MP-18B Bluestreak added to the news article about Hasbro's MP-06 (silver / black) Bluestreak confirmed for Australia, isn't it?
Conversely, perhaps this news should deserve its own topic instead of linked through this MP-18B topic.
Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-18B Blue Streak Pre-Orders (1673090)
Posted by Powered Convoy on April 9th, 2015 @ 7:14am CDT
Agreed. This is likely to confuse several people since the article shows the wrong figure.
Randy
Posted by Powered Convoy on April 9th, 2015 @ 7:14am CDT
alldarker wrote:Va'al wrote:Seibertron.com board admin Burn has pointed us towards Australia-based fellow fansite Ozformers, where regular reliable source griffin has posted an interesting report from their latest dealings with Hasbro. It appears that two new Masterpiece figures will be showing up at general retail very soon: along with Takara import MP-24 Star Saber, Hasbro MP-06 Bluestreak (confirming its existence, number and general greyness) should be arriving by late April/May! Read more here or below.
Slightly misleading to have a picture of the blue / silver MP-18B Bluestreak added to the news article about Hasbro's MP-06 (silver / black) Bluestreak confirmed for Australia, isn't it?
Conversely, perhaps this news should deserve its own topic instead of linked through this MP-18B topic.
Agreed. This is likely to confuse several people since the article shows the wrong figure.
Randy
Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-18B Blue Streak Pre-Orders (1673119)
Posted by galvatron00 on April 9th, 2015 @ 8:39am CDT
Sorry for the off-topicness.
If HasTak had just released Bluestreak/Streak in blue back in the first place, it wouldn't be so bad Yes I know, Diaclone. Still, pictures on my "Silver"Bluestreak manual show a BLUE Datsun. Life would've been easier with the blue and then animation color. Oh well, more figures for all of us to buy/want
Posted by galvatron00 on April 9th, 2015 @ 8:39am CDT
Wait..WHAT?! MP-11 based Starscream?! AND FINALLY Sideswipe?! All in the U.S. of A.?! Rumors are rumors but THIS "seems legit"!!Va'al wrote:Hasbro MP-06 Bluestreak - the first of the three known American Masterpiece toys for 2015. (the other two being Sideswipe and Starscream)
It also is the first official confirmation of the MP number for Hasbro's Bluestreak.
Sorry for the off-topicness.If HasTak had just released Bluestreak/Streak in blue back in the first place, it wouldn't be so bad
Yes I know, Diaclone. Still, pictures on my "Silver"Bluestreak manual show a BLUE Datsun. Life would've been easier with the blue and then animation color. Oh well, more figures for all of us to buy/want
Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-18B Blue Streak Pre-Orders (1673153)
Posted by Sabrblade on April 9th, 2015 @ 10:17am CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on April 9th, 2015 @ 10:17am CDT
Hasbro MP Sideswipe and Bluestreak were announced back at BotCon last year. And Starscream was found out here.itscramtastic wrote:Wait..WHAT?! MP-11 based Starscream?! AND FINALLY Sideswipe?! All in the U.S. of A.?! Rumors are rumors but THIS "seems legit"!!Va'al wrote:Hasbro MP-06 Bluestreak - the first of the three known American Masterpiece toys for 2015. (the other two being Sideswipe and Starscream)
It also is the first official confirmation of the MP number for Hasbro's Bluestreak.
