Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-20 Wheeljack Robot Mode Comparison Shot
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Following up his earlier comparison tweet of MP-20 Wheeljack with MP-12 Sideswipe, MP-18 Bluestreak, and MP-19 Smokescreen, Takara Tomy designer Shogo Hasui has revealed the group in robot mode. However, MP-17 Prowl has replaced MP-19 Smokescreen for this shot. Check em out below!
Credit(s): Shogo Hasui
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Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-20 Wheeljack Robot Mode Comparison Shot (1545634)
Posted by TimothyR on January 27th, 2014 @ 10:50pm CST
Posted by TimothyR on January 27th, 2014 @ 10:50pm CST
man.. this is going to be way way WAY too long of a wait.
he looks almost perfect.. as usual.
i really hope we see teasers or prototypes of bumblebee and magnus soon.
i am surprised that he didn't flatten out prowl's feet.. they're very articulated and would've easily been able to sit flush on the ground.. not to mention i don't see his heal flipped out.. odd for someone who designed it to overlook that.
he looks almost perfect.. as usual.
i really hope we see teasers or prototypes of bumblebee and magnus soon.
i am surprised that he didn't flatten out prowl's feet.. they're very articulated and would've easily been able to sit flush on the ground.. not to mention i don't see his heal flipped out.. odd for someone who designed it to overlook that.
Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-20 Wheeljack Robot Mode Comparison Shot (1545642)
Posted by mesh on January 27th, 2014 @ 11:44pm CST
Suck it noob!
Now stop your complaining!
Posted by mesh on January 27th, 2014 @ 11:44pm CST
warzon3 wrote:I'm starting to really hate those hands, nowhere in g1 does Jack have hands that look like that. these are more of a classics updated interpretation of his hand guards/shield
Suck it noob!
Now stop your complaining!
Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-20 Wheeljack Robot Mode Comparison Shot (1545644)
Posted by fenrir72 on January 27th, 2014 @ 11:56pm CST
Posted by fenrir72 on January 27th, 2014 @ 11:56pm CST
End of August............an eternity too long............
Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-20 Wheeljack Robot Mode Comparison Shot (1545656)
Posted by Burn on January 28th, 2014 @ 2:13am CST
Oh come on, you know you would have waited an eternity for this ...
Posted by Burn on January 28th, 2014 @ 2:13am CST
fenrir72 wrote:End of August............an eternity too long............
Oh come on, you know you would have waited an eternity for this ...
Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-20 Wheeljack Robot Mode Comparison Shot (1545667)
Posted by frogbat on January 28th, 2014 @ 3:49am CST
Posted by frogbat on January 28th, 2014 @ 3:49am CST
after holding back on the masterpieces i caved in and got smokescreen, now i'll chase sideswipe. So i for one am glad wheeljack will be a while, gives me a breather to pick up some of the new generations figures
Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-20 Wheeljack Robot Mode Comparison Shot (1545686)
Posted by megatronus on January 28th, 2014 @ 8:03am CST
BBTS - http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/prod ... ode=retail
TFsource - http://tfsource.com/masterpiece/mp-12-sideswipe-2nd/
Posted by megatronus on January 28th, 2014 @ 8:03am CST
TimothyR wrote:he looks almost perfect.. as usual.
Same. I assume we'll see some 'Bee test shots in month or so.TimothyR wrote:i really hope we see teasers or prototypes of bumblebee and magnus soon.
Hmmm...TimothyR wrote:i am surprised that he didn't flatten out prowl's feet.. they're very articulated and would've easily been able to sit flush on the ground.. not to mention i don't see his heal flipped out.. odd for someone who designed it to overlook that.
mesh wrote:Suck it noob!
Now stop your complaining!
Burn wrote:Oh come on, you know you would have waited an eternity for this ...fenrir72 wrote:End of August............an eternity too long............
No need to chase! 2nd Production run of Sideswipe will be at the major retailers this March. Preorders are up at:frogbat wrote:after holding back on the masterpieces i caved in and got smokescreen, now i'll chase sideswipe. So i for one am glad wheeljack will be a while, gives me a breather to pick up some of the new generations figures
BBTS - http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/prod ... ode=retail
TFsource - http://tfsource.com/masterpiece/mp-12-sideswipe-2nd/
Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-20 Wheeljack Robot Mode Comparison Shot (1545725)
Posted by AutoBorst on January 28th, 2014 @ 9:44am CST
Posted by AutoBorst on January 28th, 2014 @ 9:44am CST
Looks great, now where are pics of this so-called Masterpiece Ultra Magnus we've been hearing about?
Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-20 Wheeljack Robot Mode Comparison Shot (1545861)
Posted by Stormrider on January 28th, 2014 @ 4:45pm CST
Posted by Stormrider on January 28th, 2014 @ 4:45pm CST
The scale looks great.
Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-20 Wheeljack Robot Mode Comparison Shot (1546008)
Posted by El Duque on January 28th, 2014 @ 10:35pm CST
Posted by El Duque on January 28th, 2014 @ 10:35pm CST
Takara Tomy designer Shogo Hasui continues to tweet new images of the Transformers Masterpiece MP-20 Wheeljack prototype, this evening we get a little closer look at shoulder mounted weapon. His Magnetic Inducer Shell can at very least be removed from the launcher, possibly fired. Image mirrored below.
Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-20 Wheeljack Robot Mode Comparison Shot (1546016)
Posted by fenrir72 on January 28th, 2014 @ 10:57pm CST
Posted by fenrir72 on January 28th, 2014 @ 10:57pm CST
Torture! I can't wait to see colored pics! Btw, I have a bad feeling that this will not make the end of August release.
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Posted by Bumblevivisector on January 28th, 2014 @ 10:58pm CST
Posted by Bumblevivisector on January 28th, 2014 @ 10:58pm CST
Given the size difference between him and MP Frenzy, reenacting his famous use of this weapon in Marvel US#9 will seem kind of mean. But if it actually fires, that's what's happening as soon as he's out of the box.
Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-20 Wheeljack Robot Mode Comparison Shot (1546044)
Posted by Torneira on January 29th, 2014 @ 1:06am CST
Here's a good indication how he would look
Posted by Torneira on January 29th, 2014 @ 1:06am CST
fenrir72 wrote:Torture! I can't wait to see colored pics! Btw, I have a bad feeling that this will not make the end of August release.
Here's a good indication how he would look
Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-20 Wheeljack Robot Mode Comparison Shot (1546045)
Posted by Torneira on January 29th, 2014 @ 1:10am CST
Hmm, my picture didn't load up, so here 's the link to it:
http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/attachmen ... ckdigi.jpg
Posted by Torneira on January 29th, 2014 @ 1:10am CST
Torneira wrote:fenrir72 wrote:Torture! I can't wait to see colored pics! Btw, I have a bad feeling that this will not make the end of August release.
Here's a good indication how he would look
Hmm, my picture didn't load up, so here 's the link to it:
http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/attachmen ... ckdigi.jpg
Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-20 Wheeljack Robot Mode Comparison Shot (1546046)
Posted by Torneira on January 29th, 2014 @ 1:12am CST
Hmm, my picture didn't load up, so here 's the link to it:
http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/attachmen ... ckdigi.jpg
Posted by Torneira on January 29th, 2014 @ 1:12am CST
Torneira wrote:fenrir72 wrote:Torture! I can't wait to see colored pics! Btw, I have a bad feeling that this will not make the end of August release.
Here's a good indication how he would look
Hmm, my picture didn't load up, so here 's the link to it:
http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/attachmen ... ckdigi.jpg
Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-20 Wheeljack Robot Mode Comparison Shot (1546055)
Posted by Burn on January 29th, 2014 @ 1:42am CST
Posted by Burn on January 29th, 2014 @ 1:42am CST
I've been holding this back for a while but I'm going to say it.
I know they're going for cartoon accuracy but I really did love the double shoulder mounted launchers that the G1 toy had.
I know they're going for cartoon accuracy but I really did love the double shoulder mounted launchers that the G1 toy had.
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Posted by parc.elohssa on January 29th, 2014 @ 2:31am CST
I'm sure someone like Dr. Wu or Before & After will fill this need.
Posted by parc.elohssa on January 29th, 2014 @ 2:31am CST
Burn wrote:I've been holding this back for a while but I'm going to say it.
I know they're going for cartoon accuracy but I really did love the double shoulder mounted launchers that the G1 toy had.
I'm sure someone like Dr. Wu or Before & After will fill this need.
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Posted by AnnaChristine on January 29th, 2014 @ 5:44am CST
You're gonna think I'm crazy, but I'd really like someone to give us the toy head. Even as a kid I thought the cartoon eyes thing was dorky compared to the medieval-knight visor the toy had.
Posted by AnnaChristine on January 29th, 2014 @ 5:44am CST
Burn wrote:I've been holding this back for a while but I'm going to say it.
I know they're going for cartoon accuracy but I really did love the double shoulder mounted launchers that the G1 toy had.
You're gonna think I'm crazy, but I'd really like someone to give us the toy head. Even as a kid I thought the cartoon eyes thing was dorky compared to the medieval-knight visor the toy had.
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Posted by Burn on January 29th, 2014 @ 5:53am CST
I've looked but ... I can't see a difference.
Posted by Burn on January 29th, 2014 @ 5:53am CST
AnnaChristine wrote:Burn wrote:I've been holding this back for a while but I'm going to say it.
I know they're going for cartoon accuracy but I really did love the double shoulder mounted launchers that the G1 toy had.
You're gonna think I'm crazy, but I'd really like someone to give us the toy head. Even as a kid I thought the cartoon eyes thing was dorky compared to the medieval-knight visor the toy had.
I've looked but ... I can't see a difference.
Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-20 Wheeljack Robot Mode Comparison Shot (1546129)
Posted by AnnaChristine on January 29th, 2014 @ 8:54am CST
Posted by AnnaChristine on January 29th, 2014 @ 8:54am CST
The toy head has no eyes. The mouthpiece is in fact the entire face. Always loved the masked look it gave him 
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Posted by megatronus on January 29th, 2014 @ 9:54am CST
At the point where we're seeing test shots 7 months in advance, I think the August date is for real.
Remember, this was rumored to be for Q2 2014, so I think (hope) the official August release date is already the pushed back, final date.
Posted by megatronus on January 29th, 2014 @ 9:54am CST
fenrir72 wrote:Torture! I can't wait to see colored pics! Btw, I have a bad feeling that this will not make the end of August release.
At the point where we're seeing test shots 7 months in advance, I think the August date is for real.
Remember, this was rumored to be for Q2 2014, so I think (hope) the official August release date is already the pushed back, final date.
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Posted by frogbat on January 29th, 2014 @ 10:12am CST
postage rates are very high for me so i always have to hunt around different retailers and ebay
think i'll go with kapow on this one
Posted by frogbat on January 29th, 2014 @ 10:12am CST
megatronus wrote:No need to chase! 2nd Production run of Sideswipe will be at the major retailers this March. Preorders are up at:frogbat wrote:after holding back on the masterpieces i caved in and got smokescreen, now i'll chase sideswipe. So i for one am glad wheeljack will be a while, gives me a breather to pick up some of the new generations figures
BBTS - http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/prod ... ode=retail
TFsource - http://tfsource.com/masterpiece/mp-12-sideswipe-2nd/
postage rates are very high for me so i always have to hunt around different retailers and ebay
think i'll go with kapow on this one
Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-20 Wheeljack Robot Mode Comparison Shot (1546174)
Posted by Wh33l Jck on January 29th, 2014 @ 12:01pm CST
I'm not saying WJ doesn't have the hand guards, I'm saying the one on MP WJ look nothing like the g1 toon or toy.
Posted by Wh33l Jck on January 29th, 2014 @ 12:01pm CST
mesh wrote:warzon3 wrote:I'm starting to really hate those hands, nowhere in g1 does Jack have hands that look like that. these are more of a classics updated interpretation of his hand guards/shield
Suck it noob!
Now stop your complaining!
I'm not saying WJ doesn't have the hand guards, I'm saying the one on MP WJ look nothing like the g1 toon or toy.
Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-20 Wheeljack Robot Mode Comparison Shot (1546262)
Posted by TimothyR on January 29th, 2014 @ 4:52pm CST
yeah.. i see two eyes on the toy.
do you like MP10?
Posted by TimothyR on January 29th, 2014 @ 4:52pm CST
Burn wrote:AnnaChristine wrote:Burn wrote:I've been holding this back for a while but I'm going to say it.
I know they're going for cartoon accuracy but I really did love the double shoulder mounted launchers that the G1 toy had.
You're gonna think I'm crazy, but I'd really like someone to give us the toy head. Even as a kid I thought the cartoon eyes thing was dorky compared to the medieval-knight visor the toy had.
I've looked but ... I can't see a difference.
yeah.. i see two eyes on the toy.
warzon3 wrote:mesh wrote:warzon3 wrote:I'm starting to really hate those hands, nowhere in g1 does Jack have hands that look like that. these are more of a classics updated interpretation of his hand guards/shield
Suck it noob!
Now stop your complaining!
I'm not saying WJ doesn't have the hand guards, I'm saying the one on MP WJ look nothing like the g1 toon or toy.
do you like MP10?
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Posted by Wh33l Jck on January 29th, 2014 @ 5:58pm CST
Posted by Wh33l Jck on January 29th, 2014 @ 5:58pm CST
This has nothing to do with MP-10.
I'll need to be convinced that WJ's hands are that way because of the transformation. Otherwise it shouldn't have been that hard to match the toon and G1 toy model for the hands and those stupid wrist guards.
They should have just gotten rid of them to begin with in the MP design. He didn't always have them in the g1 animation, it depended on the scene and episode.
I'll need to be convinced that WJ's hands are that way because of the transformation. Otherwise it shouldn't have been that hard to match the toon and G1 toy model for the hands and those stupid wrist guards.
They should have just gotten rid of them to begin with in the MP design. He didn't always have them in the g1 animation, it depended on the scene and episode.
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Posted by Stormrider on January 29th, 2014 @ 6:14pm CST
Posted by Stormrider on January 29th, 2014 @ 6:14pm CST
Finally missile launches again.
In the pic on the last page, the drawing shows the back of Wheeljack's legs as covered. I really hope that stays that way. One of my peeves of the MP cars is the hollow legs.
In the pic on the last page, the drawing shows the back of Wheeljack's legs as covered. I really hope that stays that way. One of my peeves of the MP cars is the hollow legs.
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Posted by AnnaChristine on January 29th, 2014 @ 6:50pm CST
Toy head. No eyes Which I always preferred to the cartoon head ~flails arms~
Posted by AnnaChristine on January 29th, 2014 @ 6:50pm CST
Toy head. No eyes
Which I always preferred to the cartoon head ~flails arms~
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Posted by Cyberpath on January 30th, 2014 @ 4:53am CST
Posted by Cyberpath on January 30th, 2014 @ 4:53am CST
His eyes make him look more relatable; optics being the window to the laser core and all.
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Posted by Burn on January 30th, 2014 @ 5:10am CST
I really hadn't noticed until now.
Can't get on board with your crusade though, definitely like the eyes.
Posted by Burn on January 30th, 2014 @ 5:10am CST
AnnaChristine wrote:
Toy head. No eyes
I really hadn't noticed until now.
Can't get on board with your crusade though, definitely like the eyes.
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Posted by Sabrblade on January 30th, 2014 @ 8:06am CST
Posted by Sabrblade on January 30th, 2014 @ 8:06am CST
Yeah, without the eyes, he looks mean.
Like someone who'd nonchalantly beat you into a pulp.
Like someone who'd nonchalantly beat you into a pulp.
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Posted by Dead Metal on January 30th, 2014 @ 10:21am CST
His hands are like that due to the transformation, look at the drawing and the prototype again, you'll notice how his hand guards are the taillights of the car-mode.
Kinda cool, but I think the eyes are supposed to be behind the grill battle mask, kinda like this
Posted by Dead Metal on January 30th, 2014 @ 10:21am CST
warzon3 wrote:This has nothing to do with MP-10.
I'll need to be convinced that WJ's hands are that way because of the transformation. Otherwise it shouldn't have been that hard to match the toon and G1 toy model for the hands and those stupid wrist guards.
They should have just gotten rid of them to begin with in the MP design. He didn't always have them in the g1 animation, it depended on the scene and episode.
His hands are like that due to the transformation, look at the drawing and the prototype again, you'll notice how his hand guards are the taillights of the car-mode.
AnnaChristine wrote:
Toy head. No eyes
Kinda cool, but I think the eyes are supposed to be behind the grill battle mask, kinda like this
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Posted by fenrir72 on January 31st, 2014 @ 6:05pm CST
Posted by fenrir72 on January 31st, 2014 @ 6:05pm CST
I also remember back in WWI, DonFig illustrated him in 2 ways, no optics in combat mode (like DM's pics of a knight's visor down) and optics out when conversing in a more safe situation. Maybe a 3rd party accessory would be made to simulate the effect?
Cyberpath's statement says it all, the eyes/optics humanizes the nerdy hotrodder.
Cyberpath's statement says it all, the eyes/optics humanizes the nerdy hotrodder.
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Posted by Genocide G2.0 on February 2nd, 2014 @ 10:44am CST
Posted by Genocide G2.0 on February 2nd, 2014 @ 10:44am CST
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Posted by wilcosu35 on February 2nd, 2014 @ 11:02am CST
Posted by wilcosu35 on February 2nd, 2014 @ 11:02am CST
holy crap, is that an official picture?
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Posted by ScoutBumblebee on February 2nd, 2014 @ 11:03am CST
Nope, just very impressive fan art.
Posted by ScoutBumblebee on February 2nd, 2014 @ 11:03am CST
wilcosu35 wrote:holy crap, is that an official picture?
Nope, just very impressive fan art.
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Posted by wilcosu35 on February 2nd, 2014 @ 11:10am CST
damn
Posted by wilcosu35 on February 2nd, 2014 @ 11:10am CST
ScoutBumblebee wrote:wilcosu35 wrote:holy crap, is that an official picture?
Nope, just very impressive fan art.
damn
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Posted by Dead Metal on February 2nd, 2014 @ 1:10pm CST
Thought so too, it's pretty unlikely that the official promo work would feature the figure in the exact same pose and angle as the unpainted prototype. Including it's flaws, well assuming the crack on the chest is a flaw.
Posted by Dead Metal on February 2nd, 2014 @ 1:10pm CST
ScoutBumblebee wrote:wilcosu35 wrote:holy crap, is that an official picture?
Nope, just very impressive fan art.
Thought so too, it's pretty unlikely that the official promo work would feature the figure in the exact same pose and angle as the unpainted prototype. Including it's flaws, well assuming the crack on the chest is a flaw.
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Posted by Sabrblade on February 2nd, 2014 @ 2:44pm CST
Posted by Sabrblade on February 2nd, 2014 @ 2:44pm CST
And a Japanese release wouldn't have the function of "Mechanical Engineer", which is more of a homage to the third Energon-Os video.
Simply "Engineer" is probably what it would say. Or "Technician".
Simply "Engineer" is probably what it would say. Or "Technician".
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Posted by Autobot032 on February 3rd, 2014 @ 2:28am CST
I think the crack on the chest is intentional. The original car has gullwing doors, if I'm remembering correctly. Perhaps they're trying to replicate it. Or at the very least, maybe the chest opens in that manner to allow kibble n' bits to move around for transformation.
Posted by Autobot032 on February 3rd, 2014 @ 2:28am CST
Dead Metal wrote:ScoutBumblebee wrote:wilcosu35 wrote:holy crap, is that an official picture?
Nope, just very impressive fan art.
Thought so too, it's pretty unlikely that the official promo work would feature the figure in the exact same pose and angle as the unpainted prototype. Including it's flaws, well assuming the crack on the chest is a flaw.
I think the crack on the chest is intentional. The original car has gullwing doors, if I'm remembering correctly. Perhaps they're trying to replicate it. Or at the very least, maybe the chest opens in that manner to allow kibble n' bits to move around for transformation.
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Posted by deception on February 3rd, 2014 @ 2:34am CST
Posted by deception on February 3rd, 2014 @ 2:34am CST
I have been loving race cars so much, honestly, yes.
Waiting for the release date.
Waiting for the release date.
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Posted by Dead Metal on February 3rd, 2014 @ 5:55am CST
I also thought that it was the doors, but then I noticed how the crack follows just one of the doors while the left is just a solid piece with the chest.
But it might still be something for the transformation, I guess we'll see once we get in hand pics.
Posted by Dead Metal on February 3rd, 2014 @ 5:55am CST
Autobot032 wrote:Dead Metal wrote:ScoutBumblebee wrote:wilcosu35 wrote:holy crap, is that an official picture?
Nope, just very impressive fan art.
Thought so too, it's pretty unlikely that the official promo work would feature the figure in the exact same pose and angle as the unpainted prototype. Including it's flaws, well assuming the crack on the chest is a flaw.
I think the crack on the chest is intentional. The original car has gullwing doors, if I'm remembering correctly. Perhaps they're trying to replicate it. Or at the very least, maybe the chest opens in that manner to allow kibble n' bits to move around for transformation.
I also thought that it was the doors, but then I noticed how the crack follows just one of the doors while the left is just a solid piece with the chest.
But it might still be something for the transformation, I guess we'll see once we get in hand pics.
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Posted by Va'al on February 25th, 2014 @ 1:00pm CST
Posted by Va'al on February 25th, 2014 @ 1:00pm CST
Courtesy of the Snakas blog from Autobase Aichi, we are able to get a glimpse of a feature from issue 193 of Figure King, in which Takara Designer Shogo Hasui reveals some elements of the upcoming Transformers Masterpiece Wheeljack figure. Read on below for an attempted translation of the original, found here.
(The article also lists other highlights from the magazine, including a special Tomy licensed Transformers iPhone 5 case).
(The article also lists other highlights from the magazine, including a special Tomy licensed Transformers iPhone 5 case).
* The interpretation of Wheeljack's transformation was rather 'arcane' (new? innovative?).
* "Structure of the head and waist became great way stuffing"
* The removable shoulder cannon can be installed in the vehicle mode roof.
* The hand gun can be stored in the figure's 'underbody' (?).
* The wings on the robot's back are transformable, and do not need to be removed.
* Thansk to the Tomica branch of the company (model cars), the licensing was a lot easier to negotiate with car manufacturers.
* Color of the car mode is faithful to the actual vehicle. On the other hand, the robot mode colors are closer to the cartoon.
* Thanks to the sale numbers for MP- Lambor to Streak, they were able to add new parts to Smokescreen, and Wheeljack was developed without having to consider repurposing.
* The first three realistic cars of the Masterpiece line were supposed to become 'super cars'.
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Posted by Counterpunch on February 25th, 2014 @ 1:06pm CST
Posted by Counterpunch on February 25th, 2014 @ 1:06pm CST
Cool. Sounds like the profitability of the Datsun bros helped this more one-shot character get produced.
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Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on February 25th, 2014 @ 1:08pm CST
So, in a nutshell:
1) The transformation should be similar to the original toy, with a few surprising twists
2) Licensing of car models has gone through Tomica, which is like Hot Wheels to Mattel. That would mean Hasbro has no such luxury.
3) We shouldn't count of him being retooled at all (let alone into Sunstreaker), as they didn't have to take that into consideration
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on February 25th, 2014 @ 1:08pm CST
* The interpretation of Wheeljack's transformation was rather 'arcane' (new? innovative?).
* "Structure of the head and waist became great way stuffing"
* The removable shoulder cannon can be installed in the vehicle mode roof.
* The hand gun can be stored in the figure's 'underbody' (?).
* The wings on the robot's back are transformable, and do not need to be removed.
* Thansk to the Tomica branch of the company (model cars), the licensing was a lot easier to negotiate with car manufacturers.
* Color of the car mode is faithful to the actual vehicle. On the other hand, the robot mode colors are closer to the cartoon.
* Thanks to the sale numbers for MP- Lambor to Streak, they were able to add new parts to Smokescreen, and Wheeljack was developed without having to consider repurposing.
* The first three realistic cars of the Masterpiece line were supposed to become 'super cars'.
So, in a nutshell:
1) The transformation should be similar to the original toy, with a few surprising twists
2) Licensing of car models has gone through Tomica, which is like Hot Wheels to Mattel. That would mean Hasbro has no such luxury.
3) We shouldn't count of him being retooled at all (let alone into Sunstreaker), as they didn't have to take that into consideration
Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-20 Wheeljack Robot Mode Comparison Shot (1553519)
Posted by Va'al on February 25th, 2014 @ 1:19pm CST
Posted by Va'al on February 25th, 2014 @ 1:19pm CST
Yurp.
Does anyone with more Japanese than me (not that difficult) help decipher that second point about stuffing?
Does anyone with more Japanese than me (not that difficult) help decipher that second point about stuffing?
Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-20 Wheeljack Robot Mode Comparison Shot (1553524)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on February 25th, 2014 @ 1:31pm CST
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on February 25th, 2014 @ 1:31pm CST
Let's see... Ah, I think it means that the design of the head and waist is such that it can be collapsed and tucked in in an ingenious way. That's me guessing though, I'll have have to owe you a definitive answer.
Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-20 Wheeljack Robot Mode Comparison Shot (1553527)
Posted by Va'al on February 25th, 2014 @ 1:34pm CST
Posted by Va'al on February 25th, 2014 @ 1:34pm CST
That's what I thought it could be, too. But I can't phrase it in a satisfying way. Hmph.
Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-20 Wheeljack Robot Mode Comparison Shot (1553543)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on February 25th, 2014 @ 2:22pm CST
I had a Japanese friend look at it and here's what she said: "The head and torso has a compressed structure". Makes more sense than Google, huh?
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on February 25th, 2014 @ 2:22pm CST
Va'al wrote:That's what I thought it could be, too. But I can't phrase it in a satisfying way. Hmph.
I had a Japanese friend look at it and here's what she said: "The head and torso has a compressed structure". Makes more sense than Google, huh?
Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-20 Wheeljack Robot Mode Comparison Shot (1553544)
Posted by Va'al on February 25th, 2014 @ 2:25pm CST
I can see clearly now, the rain has gone.
Posted by Va'al on February 25th, 2014 @ 2:25pm CST
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:Va'al wrote:That's what I thought it could be, too. But I can't phrase it in a satisfying way. Hmph.
I had a Japanese friend look at it and here's what she said: "The head and torso has a compressed structure". Makes more sense than Google, huh?
I can see clearly now, the rain has gone.
Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-20 Wheeljack Robot Mode Comparison Shot (1553545)
Posted by Mindmaster on February 25th, 2014 @ 2:27pm CST
Seriously, we need a speaker of Japanese on the staff. It would help us out by the butt-tons.
Posted by Mindmaster on February 25th, 2014 @ 2:27pm CST
Va'al wrote:JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:Va'al wrote:That's what I thought it could be, too. But I can't phrase it in a satisfying way. Hmph.
I had a Japanese friend look at it and here's what she said: "The head and torso has a compressed structure". Makes more sense than Google, huh?
I can see clearly now, the rain has gone.
Seriously, we need a speaker of Japanese on the staff. It would help us out by the butt-tons.
Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-20 Wheeljack Robot Mode Comparison Shot (1553551)
Posted by kirbenvost on February 25th, 2014 @ 2:38pm CST
Posted by kirbenvost on February 25th, 2014 @ 2:38pm CST
The Tomica thing makes so much sense! No wonder they were able to get these licences so easily. It doesn't bode well for those hoping for Hasbro releases, but this is a great insight for everyone importing. Takara shouldn't have trouble getting the licenses for most of the Autobots at all if they can negotiate using their existing licences.
Really cool to hear that the success of the early releases is helping finance future ones as well.
Really cool to hear that the success of the early releases is helping finance future ones as well.
