Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece Star Saber Discussion Thread - More Size Comparison Images

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Once again coming at us from Hisashi Yuki on Twitter, we get some comparison shots of the third part of the prototype for Masterpiece Star Saber - and it's Yuuki no Brain, Brainmaster of Courage! Check out the images showing the tiny figure alongside its predecessors and some other size comparisons.

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Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece Star Saber Discussion Thread - More Size Comparison Images (1602258)
Posted by Sabrblade on August 27th, 2014 @ 7:33am CDT

Good gravy! That brain is microscopic! The size of a Diaclone driver! This is like Smallest Transformers levels of tininess! :shock:

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Posted by Powered Convoy on August 27th, 2014 @ 8:02am CDT

Va'al wrote:Once again coming at us from Hideashi Yuki on Twitter, we get some comparison shots of the third part of the prototype for MP-25 Star Saber - and it's Yuuki no Brain, Brainmaster of Courage! Check out the images showing the tiny figure alongside its predecessors and some other size comparisons.

TFYuki is Hisashi Yuki, not Hideashi Yuki.

Also, when did MP Star Saber get the designation of MP-25? We still don't know what designation he'll get as far as I've heard. Ultra Magnus is MP-22. Granted we don't know if Star Saber will be MP-23 or something higher yet, but last I heard he wasn't stated to have a number yet.

Randy

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Posted by hinomars19 on August 27th, 2014 @ 8:18am CDT

Why? Why remind me how much I wish I had diaclone drivers! These images are cruel :sad:

It really is interesting to see how everything is sizing up! I want this sucker badly :KREMZEEK:

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Posted by Destron MP1B on August 27th, 2014 @ 9:03am CDT

Really cool.

*Smallest TF's are the WST line, specifically, Bumble Bee or Ravage, lol.
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Posted by Kibble on August 27th, 2014 @ 10:40am CDT

Powered Convoy wrote:
Va'al wrote:Once again coming at us from Hideashi Yuki on Twitter, we get some comparison shots of the third part of the prototype for MP-25 Star Saber - and it's Yuuki no Brain, Brainmaster of Courage! Check out the images showing the tiny figure alongside its predecessors and some other size comparisons.

TFYuki is Hisashi Yuki, not Hideashi Yuki.

Also, when did MP Star Saber get the designation of MP-25? We still don't know what designation he'll get as far as I've heard. Ultra Magnus is MP-22. Granted we don't know if Star Saber will be MP-23 or something higher yet, but last I heard he wasn't stated to have a number yet.

Randy

I was wondering where MP-25 came from as well... For all we know, it could have its own numbering system like the movie 'MP' figures. But if site staff know something we don't, then who the hell is MP-23 & 24? Spill it!

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Posted by Counterpunch on August 27th, 2014 @ 11:51am CDT

This is the best. >:oP

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Posted by Madeus Prime on August 27th, 2014 @ 12:12pm CDT

Kibble wrote:
Powered Convoy wrote:
Va'al wrote:Once again coming at us from Hideashi Yuki on Twitter, we get some comparison shots of the third part of the prototype for MP-25 Star Saber - and it's Yuuki no Brain, Brainmaster of Courage! Check out the images showing the tiny figure alongside its predecessors and some other size comparisons.

TFYuki is Hisashi Yuki, not Hideashi Yuki.

Also, when did MP Star Saber get the designation of MP-25? We still don't know what designation he'll get as far as I've heard. Ultra Magnus is MP-22. Granted we don't know if Star Saber will be MP-23 or something higher yet, but last I heard he wasn't stated to have a number yet.

Randy

I was wondering where MP-25 came from as well... For all we know, it could have its own numbering system like the movie 'MP' figures. But if site staff know something we don't, then who the hell is MP-23 & 24? Spill it!

I'm getting a bad feeling that MP-23 is the brainmaster unit, MP-24 is Saber, with MP-25 being Starsaber.

Anyway, I think we'll be seeing a Victory Leo and possibly a Dai Atlas in the distant future.

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Posted by Sabrblade on August 27th, 2014 @ 12:54pm CDT

Madeus Prime wrote:I'm getting a bad feeling that MP-23 is the brainmaster unit, MP-24 is Saber, with MP-25 being Starsaber.

They wouldn't give separate components of a single Masterpiece release individual ID numbers. When Rumble and Jaguar were packaged together, they were both given a single ID number of MP-15. Likewise for Frenzy and Buzzsaw together as a 2-pack being MP-16.

As far as can be told, the "MP-25" thing is incorrect (no offense intended towards the news crew).

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Posted by VioMeTriX on August 27th, 2014 @ 1:04pm CDT

it really is sad that with a flagship masterpiece figure, the brain master has the pose ability of an 80's action master toy. and weve seen some small transformers with mad articulation...

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Posted by Sabrblade on August 27th, 2014 @ 1:07pm CDT

VioMeTriX wrote:it really is sad that with a flagship masterpiece figure, the brain master has the pose ability of an 80's action master toy. and weve seen some small transformers with mad articulation...

It's not like the brain is even supposed to do anything anyway. It's not even a person; just the core component of Star Saber that goes into his chest.

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Posted by megatronus on August 27th, 2014 @ 2:12pm CDT

Sabrblade wrote:
VioMeTriX wrote:it really is sad that with a flagship masterpiece figure, the brain master has the pose ability of an 80's action master toy. and weve seen some small transformers with mad articulation...
It's not like the brain is even supposed to do anything anyway. It's not even a person; just the core component of Star Saber that goes into his chest.

No offense, but that's a really, really sorry excuse.

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Posted by Powered Convoy on August 27th, 2014 @ 2:44pm CDT

The figure is teeny tiny. Any joints beyond what it has is likely to make it extremely fragile.

Randy

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Posted by Va'al on August 27th, 2014 @ 3:11pm CDT

Sabrblade wrote:
Madeus Prime wrote:I'm getting a bad feeling that MP-23 is the brainmaster unit, MP-24 is Saber, with MP-25 being Starsaber.
They wouldn't give separate components of a single Masterpiece release individual ID numbers. When Rumble and Jaguar were packaged together, they were both given a single ID number of MP-15. Likewise for Frenzy and Buzzsaw together as a 2-pack being MP-16.

As far as can be told, the "MP-25" thing is incorrect (no offense intended towards the news crew).

All of that, including the name, are the result of a very tired me typing early in the morning. Apologies!

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Posted by Agamemnon on August 27th, 2014 @ 3:20pm CDT

Va'al wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:
Madeus Prime wrote:I'm getting a bad feeling that MP-23 is the brainmaster unit, MP-24 is Saber, with MP-25 being Starsaber.
They wouldn't give separate components of a single Masterpiece release individual ID numbers. When Rumble and Jaguar were packaged together, they were both given a single ID number of MP-15. Likewise for Frenzy and Buzzsaw together as a 2-pack being MP-16.

As far as can be told, the "MP-25" thing is incorrect (no offense intended towards the news crew).

All of that, including the name, are the result of a very tired me typing early in the morning. Apologies!

Awww, we still love you, Va'al!! :BOWDOWN:

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Posted by Flashwave on August 27th, 2014 @ 6:39pm CDT

VioMeTriX wrote:it really is sad that with a flagship masterpiece figure, the brain master has the pose ability of an 80's action master toy. and weve seen some small transformers with mad articulation...

You're talking about something that is half as tall and half as wide as the Armada minicon Ramjet figure. This is a fgurine that would be the right size to fit onto a HotWheels car, or an HO scale model train. Which is 1/87th of your size. To put it bluntly, and with as much sarcasm as possible:

The hell else do you want??

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Posted by fenrir72 on August 27th, 2014 @ 8:33pm CDT

Given the size,I don't think it will be feasible to give the Brain of Courage full articulation. It's like hoping that the "Spike" figure in MP-10 to have the same features (which will rack up the costs)

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Posted by OptimalOptimus2 on August 27th, 2014 @ 9:17pm CDT

Should I be worried that the Brainmaster is very small?

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Posted by megatronus on August 27th, 2014 @ 9:19pm CDT

fenrir72 wrote:Given the size,I don't think it will be feasible to give the Brain of Courage full articulation. It's like hoping that the "Spike" figure in MP-10 to have the same features (which will rack up the costs)

I think the Spike argument is less fair, given the existence of Dr Wu's Partners.

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Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on August 28th, 2014 @ 12:32pm CDT

megatronus wrote:
fenrir72 wrote:Given the size,I don't think it will be feasible to give the Brain of Courage full articulation. It's like hoping that the "Spike" figure in MP-10 to have the same features (which will rack up the costs)

I think the Spike argument is less fair, given the existence of Dr Wu's Partners.

SNAP!

He broke... Darn, he was so small! :sad:

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Posted by fenrir72 on August 28th, 2014 @ 5:35pm CDT

megatronus wrote:
fenrir72 wrote:Given the size,I don't think it will be feasible to give the Brain of Courage full articulation. It's like hoping that the "Spike" figure in MP-10 to have the same features (which will rack up the costs)

I think the Spike argument is less fair, given the existence of Dr Wu's Partners.

Dr. Wu is a 3rd party company, those guys can charge as much as they want. They aren't tied up as much as Tomy has to deal with costs despite the typical stereotype against multinationals/big corporations short selling us.

Remember how there were such big plans for UM? But costs was the primary concern in one of the interviews released.

And one thing, just what else can you add to such a wee wee figure? Head articulation? Remember, he already carries the face/brainmaster gimmick etc.

Besides, if I/you have Starsaber now, I'd be playing with his default/super mode over the Brainmaster.

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Posted by megatronus on August 28th, 2014 @ 9:56pm CDT

fenrir72 wrote:
megatronus wrote:
fenrir72 wrote:Given the size,I don't think it will be feasible to give the Brain of Courage full articulation. It's like hoping that the "Spike" figure in MP-10 to have the same features (which will rack up the costs)

I think the Spike argument is less fair, given the existence of Dr Wu's Partners.

Dr. Wu is a 3rd party company, those guys can charge as much as they want. They aren't tied up as much as Tomy has to deal with costs despite the typical stereotype against multinationals/big corporations short selling us.

Remember how there were such big plans for UM? But costs was the primary concern in one of the interviews released.

And one thing, just what else can you add to such a wee wee figure? Head articulation? Remember, he already carries the face/brainmaster gimmick etc.

Besides, if I/you have Starsaber now, I'd be playing with his default/super mode over the Brainmaster.

I'm saying it's possible and feasible to give a small figure articulation. I'm sorry if you enjoy the crappy Spike that doesn't even look like Spike or have a face (!), but wait, not sorry.

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Posted by fenrir72 on August 29th, 2014 @ 3:18am CDT

megatronus wrote:
fenrir72 wrote:
megatronus wrote:
fenrir72 wrote:Given the size,I don't think it will be feasible to give the Brain of Courage full articulation. It's like hoping that the "Spike" figure in MP-10 to have the same features (which will rack up the costs)

I think the Spike argument is less fair, given the existence of Dr Wu's Partners.

Dr. Wu is a 3rd party company, those guys can charge as much as they want. They aren't tied up as much as Tomy has to deal with costs despite the typical stereotype against multinationals/big corporations short selling us.

Remember how there were such big plans for UM? But costs was the primary concern in one of the interviews released.

And one thing, just what else can you add to such a wee wee figure? Head articulation? Remember, he already carries the face/brainmaster gimmick etc.

Besides, if I/you have Starsaber now, I'd be playing with his default/super mode over the Brainmaster.

I'm saying it's possible and feasible to give a small figure articulation. I'm sorry if you enjoy the crappy Spike that doesn't even look like Spike or have a face (!), but wait, not sorry.

FACE PALM!

Nowhere did I say I enjoyed the MP-10 Spike figure to a point of putting it on a pedestal.I used it as an analogy about incorporating too much impractical features to an accessory that will, if at all,add to the awesome playability of an already great product....the MP-10. I bought MP-10 for Optimus! Good that Tomy included Spike........period. Could they have put more articulation? Maybe? Add more facial details? Doubt it....the scale is just too small (by the by, if you mean details like the figs in Human Alliance.....well no thanks)

Speaking of details, I'd rather the type used on the KISS Players figs.

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Posted by ZeroWolf on August 29th, 2014 @ 3:35am CDT

I could be wrong but looking at the comparison pics but the brain component looks a tad smaller then the older brainmasters. Put me in the category thoughof not caring about his poseability, MP Star Saber is the real prize for me, and I need him to have his face :lol:

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Posted by fenrir72 on August 29th, 2014 @ 4:43am CDT

ZeroWolf wrote:I could be wrong but looking at the comparison pics but the brain component looks a tad smaller then the older brainmasters. Put me in the category thoughof not caring about his poseability, MP Star Saber is the real prize for me, and I need him to have his face

This!

Now that the OP started the ball rolling (note sarcasm)concerning the Brain of "Courage" lack of features. Here are the features I want to be added to the Brainmaster

1.Full 360 degree head rotation
2.Hip swivel
3.Light piping eyes
4.Shoulder and elbow points of articulation
5.Fist can be rotated, fingers poseable can grip weapons
6.Thigh, knee and feet fully articulated
7.Detailed paint apps on the face which can be appreciated with a magnifying loupe

Did I miss anything else >:oP

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Posted by Sabrblade on August 29th, 2014 @ 7:27am CDT

ZeroWolf wrote:I could be wrong but looking at the comparison pics but the brain component looks a tad smaller then the older brainmasters.

I think we're well past only a "tad" smaller at this point.

fenrir72 wrote:Now that the OP started the ball rolling (note sarcasm)concerning the Brain of "Courage" Here are the features I want to be added to the Brainmaster

1.Full 360 degree head rotation
2.Hip swivel
3.Light piping eyes
4.Shoulder and elbow points of articulation
5.Fist can be rotated, fingers poseable can grip weapons
6.Thigh, knee and feet fully articulated
7.Detailed paint apps on the face which can be appreciated with a magnifying loupe

Did I miss anything else

8. Makes your bed.
8. Brushes your teeth.
9. Eats your vegetables.

Hey, I want one that did all those for me, too!

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Posted by fenrir72 on August 29th, 2014 @ 7:40am CDT

Sabrblade wrote:
ZeroWolf wrote:I could be wrong but looking at the comparison pics but the brain component looks a tad smaller then the older brainmasters.
I think we're well past only a "tad" smaller at this point.

fenrir72 wrote:Now that the OP started the ball rolling (note sarcasm)concerning the Brain of "Courage" Here are the features I want to be added to the Brainmaster

1.Full 360 degree head rotation
2.Hip swivel
3.Light piping eyes
4.Shoulder and elbow points of articulation
5.Fist can be rotated, fingers poseable can grip weapons
6.Thigh, knee and feet fully articulated
7.Detailed paint apps on the face which can be appreciated with a magnifying loupe

Did I miss anything else
8. Makes your bed.
8. Brushes your teeth.
9. Eats your vegetables.

Hey, I want one that did all those for me, too!

And tucks you in the bed before you sleep. :lol:

Seriously, given that size, I seriously wonder just what else can you add to the "brain". Not that he ever showed up in the show except during the combination sequences. It seems that Tomy will just focus/enhance the MP based on what was shown in the cartoon. UM for example never showed up as naked and white Optimus so they got their butts covered by having n MP with no core robot (too bad that Lambor didn't come with a rocket pack.

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Posted by ZeroWolf on August 29th, 2014 @ 4:01pm CDT

There's also 10: light and sounds gimmick and of course the legendary number 11: automates the whole star saber transformation process exactly like the cartoon and with accompanying music

@Sabrblade, in my defense, my European version of Braver has been packed up ready for move so I couldn't do a comparison with Super Fire Convoy :lol:

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Posted by megatronus on August 30th, 2014 @ 1:06am CDT

Wow, some people are really capable of flying off the handle when they feel like it. :roll:

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Posted by fenrir72 on August 30th, 2014 @ 6:04am CDT

megatronus wrote:Wow, some people are really capable of flying off the handle when they feel like it.

Could have fooled me who's handle flew first >:oP

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Posted by megatronus on August 30th, 2014 @ 6:24am CDT

fenrir72 wrote:
megatronus wrote:Wow, some people are really capable of flying off the handle when they feel like it.

Could have fooled me who's handle flew first

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Posted by Sabrblade on August 30th, 2014 @ 8:51am CDT

You know, I'm surprised no one's made this kind of joke yet:

They're Saber and the Brain
Yes, Saber and the Brain
One is a swordsman, the other's just plain
Stands in the chest in place
Turns into his face
They're Saber, they're Saber and the Brain, Brain, Brain, Brain, Brain, Brain, Brain, Brain, Brain

Before each fight is done, they strive protect us
Fighting all Decepticons, they'll defeat Dezsaras

They're Saber and the Brain
Yes, Saber and the Brain
The V-Star shows up, to let them "Battle Up!"
As Star Saber strikes first
He'll save the universe
They're Saber, they're Saber and the Brain, Brain, Brain, Brain, Brain, Brain, Brain, SAY GO!

EDIT: Two more size comparison pics. This time it's Saber in his torso configuration for his "Battle Up!" combination with the V-Star to form Star Saber:
https://twitter.com/TFYUKI/status/505552098524553216
https://twitter.com/TFYUKI/status/505570002057953280

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Posted by Va'al on August 30th, 2014 @ 10:46am CDT

Thanks to a tip from fellow Seibertron.com user Sabrblade and the TFYuki Twitter account, we get some more comparison shots of the upcoming Takara Tomy Masterpiece Transformers Star Saber. This time it's Saber in his torso configuration for his "Battle Up!" combination with the V-Star to form Star Saber - check 'em out mirrored below!

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Posted by OptimalOptimus2 on August 30th, 2014 @ 10:52am CDT

I'm starting to dislike this figure.

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Posted by DMSL on August 30th, 2014 @ 10:58am CDT

The more i see the more i like and want to have it.

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Posted by Desslok2201 on August 30th, 2014 @ 11:00am CDT

Not only am I loving this more and more with every new picture, I am starting to wonder why there are no preorders open for this yet. With every other MP, preorders have been open for months before we start to see prototype pics lime this. Is this bothering anyone else?

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Posted by RhA on August 30th, 2014 @ 11:00am CDT

I just want the Geewun guy.

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Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on August 30th, 2014 @ 11:01am CDT

OptimalOptimus2 wrote:I'm starting to dislike this figure.

That is the body of the G1 original, you know that, right?

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Posted by LOST Cybertronian on August 30th, 2014 @ 11:24am CDT

These size comparisons are getting rediculous.

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Posted by Seibertron on August 30th, 2014 @ 11:25am CDT

Sabrblade wrote:EDIT: Two more size comparison pics. This time it's Saber in his torso configuration for his "Battle Up!" combination with the V-Star to form Star Saber:
https://twitter.com/TFYUKI/status/505552098524553216
https://twitter.com/TFYUKI/status/505570002057953280

Just an FYI, we aren't going to news these because these images are getting ridiculous. These images are great for forum topic discussion, but these images shouldn't get the news feed treatment. Color images of Star Saber or new features on Star Saber are what should get news'ed next.

Thanks for sharing, Sabrblade!

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Posted by Seibertron on August 30th, 2014 @ 11:28am CDT

RhA wrote:I just want the Geewun guy.

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Posted by OptimalOptimus2 on August 30th, 2014 @ 11:31am CDT

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:
OptimalOptimus2 wrote:I'm starting to dislike this figure.

That is the body of the G1 original, you know that, right?

I wasn't talking about the original. I know which is which. I'm not a stupid Transformers fan.

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Posted by Agamemnon on August 30th, 2014 @ 11:36am CDT

OptimalOptimus2 wrote:
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:
OptimalOptimus2 wrote:I'm starting to dislike this figure.

That is the body of the G1 original, you know that, right?

I wasn't talking about the original. I know which is which. I'm not a stupid Transformers fan.

What about it is not to your liking? Based on when this comment appeared, I wondered if there was confusion about the V-Star being G1 or MP. Was there something in the newest prototype pics? (Just looking for clarification on the original comment, and hoping to smooth some things over.

)

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Posted by Va'al on August 30th, 2014 @ 11:49am CDT

Seibertron wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:EDIT: Two more size comparison pics. This time it's Saber in his torso configuration for his "Battle Up!" combination with the V-Star to form Star Saber:
https://twitter.com/TFYUKI/status/505552098524553216
https://twitter.com/TFYUKI/status/505570002057953280

Just an FYI, we aren't going to news these because these images are getting ridiculous. These images are great for forum topic discussion, but these images shouldn't get the news feed treatment. Color images of Star Saber or new features on Star Saber are what should get news'ed next.

Thanks for sharing, Sabrblade!

I had already posted before the decision was made, I apologise for that.

Ryan's point still stands: we will not post any further size comparisons on the front page, unless they reveal something entirely new, or it's a full-colour shot.

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Posted by fenrir72 on August 30th, 2014 @ 12:58pm CDT

Agamemnon wrote:
OptimalOptimus2 wrote:
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:
OptimalOptimus2 wrote:I'm starting to dislike this figure.

That is the body of the G1 original, you know that, right?

I wasn't talking about the original. I know which is which. I'm not a stupid Transformers fan.

What about it is not to your liking? Based on when this comment appeared, I wondered if there was confusion about the V-Star being G1 or MP. Was there something in the newest prototype pics? (Just looking for clarification on the original comment, and hoping to smooth some things over. )

Want to know too? Why do you dislike the new version?

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Posted by ZeroWolf on August 30th, 2014 @ 1:33pm CDT

I would also like to know why you dislike it now, is it something to do with the fact its smaller then it's predecessor.

The look that it could combine with victory Leo though is decreasing with each new comparsion pic. Looks like it will just be too small to combine.

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Posted by OptimalOptimus2 on August 30th, 2014 @ 3:53pm CDT

The reason why I don't really like it is because, yes, it's smaller than its predecessor. Star Saber's Standard Mode is the same size as MP Prowl which I find it out of scale. The only good thing about this toy is that it has a lot more articulation than the G1 version. It really bothers me that this toy is small. I'm sorry if I have upset any of you for stating my reason. Might be best to keep the original Star Saber. :-(

Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece Star Saber Discussion Thread - More Size Comparison Images (1602931)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on August 30th, 2014 @ 3:59pm CDT

OptimalOptimus2 wrote:The reason why I don't really like it is because, yes, it's smaller than its predecessor. Star Saber's Standard Mode is the same size as MP Prowl which I find it out of scale. The only good thing about this toy is that is has a lot more articulation than the G1 version. It really bothers me that this toy is small. I'm sorry if I have upset any of you for stating my reason. Might be best to keep the original Star Saber.

As Sabrblade has said, that puts him more-or-less cartoon-accurate scale to the upcoming Wheeljack in small form.

Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece Star Saber Discussion Thread - More Size Comparison Images (1602966)
Posted by ZeroWolf on August 30th, 2014 @ 6:42pm CDT

OptimalOptimus2 wrote:The reason why I don't really like it is because, yes, it's smaller than its predecessor. Star Saber's Standard Mode is the same size as MP Prowl which I find it out of scale. The only good thing about this toy is that it has a lot more articulation than the G1 version. It really bothers me that this toy is small. I'm sorry if I have upset any of you for stating my reason. Might be best to keep the original Star Saber.

Don't worry about it. Your entitled to your opinion

We only wanted to know because you didn't explain at the time, or at least that's why I wanted to know.

Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece Star Saber Discussion Thread - More Size Comparison Images (1602975)
Posted by Sabrblade on August 30th, 2014 @ 7:07pm CDT

OptimalOptimus2 wrote:The reason why I don't really like it is because, yes, it's smaller than its predecessor. Star Saber's Standard Mode is the same size as MP Prowl which I find it out of scale. The only good thing about this toy is that it has a lot more articulation than the G1 version. It really bothers me that this toy is small. I'm sorry if I have upset any of you for stating my reason. Might be best to keep the original Star Saber.

It is not out of scale. The larger Star Saber form is bigger than the original toy:

It's only the toy's Saber form and the Brain of Courage that are smaller, and that's for the sake of show-accuracy.

In the cartoon, Saber was the same height as Perceptor, who was the same height as Wheeljack:

Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece Star Saber Discussion Thread - More Size Comparison Images (1603004)
Posted by Seibertron on August 30th, 2014 @ 8:01pm CDT

Sabrblade wrote:
OptimalOptimus2 wrote:The reason why I don't really like it is because, yes, it's smaller than its predecessor. Star Saber's Standard Mode is the same size as MP Prowl which I find it out of scale. The only good thing about this toy is that it has a lot more articulation than the G1 version. It really bothers me that this toy is small. I'm sorry if I have upset any of you for stating my reason. Might be best to keep the original Star Saber.
It is not out of scale. The larger Star Saber form is bigger than the original toy:

It's only the toy's Saber form and the Brain of Courage that are smaller, and that's for the sake of show-accuracy.

In the cartoon, Saber was the same height as Perceptor, who was the same height as Wheeljack:

I'm with OptimalOptimus2 on this. Saber and Yukio are too small. Star Saber combined looks awesome, and it's great that Saber is the same size as the Autobot Cars in the Masterpiece line, but some times the cartoon "scale" needs to get tossed out the window. Bumblebee should've been bigger too.

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