How would you design a limited exclusive Masterpiece repaint?

[GoktimusPrime]

Okay, so here's how thread works -- choose any existing Masterpiece toy(s) and think of how you'd repaint it if it were to be released as a limited exclusive (so we can get away with very 'high level' fanboyish stuff that wouldn't be viable for a regular mass production figure ;)). Also try to see this from HasTak's perspective, i.e. how would you repaint these toys if you were working for HasTak and wanted to maximise profits for them (even if it might irritate some fans ;)).

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+ Masterpiece Soundwave in purple like the G1 Marvel US comics
Includes exclusive MP Ratbat toy. :D

+ Masterpiece Cassette Pack:
Laserbeak/Buzzsaw mould repainted as Garboil and Sundor
Ravage repainted as Howlback and Glit
Rumble/Frenzy repainted as Enemy

+ Masterpiece Blizzard Storm:
New MP Seeker mould repainted in electric blue with white highlights as the blue Rainmaker.

+ Masterpiece Deep Cover:
Repaint of MP Lambor

+ Masterpiece Clampdown:
Repaint of MP Alert

+ Masterpiece "Dinobot Rescue Convoy":
MP10 Convoy repainted in the colours of Diaclone Powered Convoy's cab-robot (http://diaclone.net/orid/dia057/05714.jpg), and marketed as represented the way Optimus Prime was coloured in S.O.S. Dinobots (http://tfwiki.net/mediawiki/images2/c/c0/SOSDinobots_bluePrime.jpg) ;)
Comes with exclusive Sparkplug figure.

+ Masterpiece "Matrix Death Optimus Prime" (Hasbro only)
New MP Optimus Prime entirely in greys and black, as he appeared when he bought the Energon Farm in Transformers The Movie (http://alternativemindz.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/image-1.jpg). I'm suggesting it as a Hasbro only toy, since TakTOM already has Sleep Mode Convoy and Black Convoy, it might not work for their market.
Comes with exclusive Adult Spike and Daniel Witwicky figures (in jumpsuits)

+ Hate Plague MP Rodimus Convoy/Prime
Yeah, it'd mostly be glittery red. Comes with Spike and Daniel figurines (in exo-suits)

+ Generation 2 MP Grimlock
He's blue! Right shoulder has "BIG GRIM" tampographed on it and comes with a white bandana (which works well since MP Grimlock's robot head is designed to have a brain scanner or crown clip on it, just design a bandana to attach similarly).
http://s90690880.onlinehome.us/jhiaxus/images/oddities/tfclothes/grimban.jpg

+ MP Black Megatron
These colours (http://tfwiki.net/mediawiki/images2/d/d5/G1toy_black_megatron.jpg) with this persona/story (http://tfwiki.net/wiki/Decepticon_Leader_Megatron_Black_Ver.). Comes with a green Kremzeek (http://tfwiki.net/mediawiki/images2/f/f3/Kremzeek_multiple_Kremzeeks.jpg) and pink flail.

+ MP Megaplex
Same colours as eHobby Megaplex. Comes with a pink Kremzeek and yellow flail.

[DarkHyren]

How about this one.
+ Masterpiece Electrum (http://tfwiki.net/wiki/Electrum) Starscream
MP Starscream mold painted glittery gold. Comes with a Universe Legends class Beachcomber that has one gold painted hand.

As an extra selling point to HasTak they can release most of the other MPs with this paint job as nearly all the G1 Autobots and Decepticons jumped in the Golden Lagoon (http://tfwiki.net/wiki/The_Golden_Lagoon).

[GoktimusPrime]

Hehe, cool... I'd use gold chrome, à la Electrum G1 Jazz (http://tfwiki.net/mediawiki/images2/6/61/Ehobby_Meister.jpg) ;)
You could also repaint Rodimus in chrome gold, red and orange and make it MP Primus (http://tfwiki.net/mediawiki/images2/f/f4/GodPrimus2.jpg). :D

I'd make both toys draw prize exclusives.

[Bidoofdude]

I'd go Dark Awakening zombie prime. New paint apps and probably change one of the arms.;)

[lancalot]

How about this one.
+ Masterpiece Electrum (http://tfwiki.net/wiki/Electrum) Starscream
MP Starscream mold painted glittery gold. Comes with a Universe Legends class Beachcomber that has one gold painted hand.

As an extra selling point to HasTak they can release most of the other MPs with this paint job as nearly all the G1 Autobots and Decepticons jumped in the Golden Lagoon (http://tfwiki.net/wiki/The_Golden_Lagoon).

Im actually getting this commission's :D for MP11 King Starscream all gold chrome ,cape and everything!

[lancalot]

+ Masterpiece Soundwave in purple like the G1 Marvel US comics
Includes exclusive MP Ratbat toy. :D

+ Masterpiece Cassette Pack:
Laserbeak/Buzzsaw mould repainted as Garboil and Sundor
Ravage repainted as Howlback and Glit
Rumble/Frenzy repainted as Enemy

+ Masterpiece Blizzard Storm:
New MP Seeker mould repainted in electric blue with white highlights as the blue Rainmaker.


+ MP Black Megatron
These colours (http://tfwiki.net/mediawiki/images2/d/d5/G1toy_black_megatron.jpg) with this persona/story (http://tfwiki.net/wiki/Decepticon_Leader_Megatron_Black_Ver.). Comes with a green Kremzeek (http://tfwiki.net/mediawiki/images2/f/f3/Kremzeek_multiple_Kremzeeks.jpg) and pink flail.

+ MP Megaplex
Same colours as eHobby Megaplex. Comes with a pink Kremzeek and yellow flail.


I didn't know there were so many Cassette.!!:eek: make them all ,they so cool...Sundor amzing ! lol.... Guess i know what to paint the 5 cassette that coming out with the habro soundwave :)

Black megtron i buy as well!!! but he need a new mold!

[lancalot]

I like to see a purple MP10 shatter glass

[Bidoofdude]

I'm not sure... Shattered Glass Op in the comic is based on the classics mold, which in the masterpiece mold would be quite... interesting...;)

[Trent]

+ Generation 2 MP Grimlock
He's blue! Right shoulder has "BIG GRIM" tampographed on it and comes with a white bandana (which works well since MP Grimlock's robot head is designed to have a brain scanner or crown clip on it, just design a bandana to attach similarly).
http://s90690880.onlinehome.us/jhiaxus/images/oddities/tfclothes/grimban.jpg

Considering how well this Radicons custom (http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/radicons-customs/595128-cartoon-style-masterpiece-g2-grimlock.html) came out. I'd buy that in a flash.

[Iriorne]

Considering how well this Radicons custom (http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/radicons-customs/595128-cartoon-style-masterpiece-g2-grimlock.html) came out. I'd buy that in a flash.

That looks fantastic! I'd include the little binocular/communications headset that he used in one of the G2 comic issues. I really liked Grimlock's more mature role as a tactical commander in that series and the headset would be a perfect (and cheap!) fit for the character.

G2 issue 8, p11 for those playing along at home. :)
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/233731/OTCA/g2grimlockcomms.jpg

[GoktimusPrime]

Great idea! :D Man... I really wish Furman hadn't decided to disregard G2 continuity for ReGeneration One. IMO G2 really is better than he gives it credit for. :o

[Hursticon]

For me, the design already exists - All I need is a company that isn't FunPub to manifest it: MP-12: G2 - Masterpiece Generation2 Sideswipe! ;):cool:
(G2 Figure pics courtesy of Cliffbee.com (http://www.cliffbee.com/reviews/g2swiper.php) :))

http://i1032.photobucket.com/albums/a409/Darkone666au/Webpics/g2swiper_zps1ce28487.gif


Which by the looks of things, Stormbringer85 over at TFW2005's Radicons (http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/radicons-customs/706156-masterpiece-generation-2-sideswipe.html) has shown what exactly is possible! :eek::D

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8207/8165765355_da4ec8b416.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/87474075@N05/8165765355/)
DSC03457 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/87474075@N05/8165765355/) by Strorm.Bringer85 (http://www.flickr.com/people/87474075@N05/), on Flickr

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7122/8165760651_12a7100e57.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/87474075@N05/8165760651/)
DSC03690 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/87474075@N05/8165760651/) by Strorm.Bringer85 (http://www.flickr.com/people/87474075@N05/), on Flickr

[GoktimusPrime]

Sweet! If it's to be a limited ed. then I reckon it should come with bonus accessories!
+ Bandolier
+ x2 G2 style guns that can combine together (to form the roof-mounted weapon)
+ Sword
And the wheels should be retooled with spikes! ;)
http://tfwiki.net/mediawiki/images2/f/ff/WarWithoutEnd-Sideswipe.jpg

[Iriorne]

IMO G2 really is better than he gives it credit for. :o

Definitely. The first half is a bit slow because they tried to maintain continuity with the G1 series and the GI Joe crossover stuff but once they got that out of the way it was great. I've been saving my G2 love for this month's retrospective threads. :)

[Bidoofdude]

That Sideswipe looks fantastic!!!:cool:

[Sinnertwin]

I want a zombie Prime from Dark Awakening. They can use decals on his windshield for the broken glass effect. Few paint apps here and there and we're onto a winner. Only thing they'd have to mod would be the head to make it look all mangled and busted.

[Bidoofdude]

I want a zombie Prime from Dark Awakening. They can use decals on his windshield for the broken glass effect. Few paint apps here and there and we're onto a winner. Only thing they'd have to mod would be the head to make it look all mangled and busted.

I just said that...
But if they did they would need to basically hacksaw his left forearm off. Would look awesome though.:cool:

[Trent]

I just said that...
But if they did they would need to basically hacksaw his left forearm off. Would look awesome though.:cool:

But it would make the alt mode look a bit funny ;)

[Bidoofdude]

But it would make the alt mode look a bit funny ;)

It would, wouldn't it, but it's all part of the Quintesson trick!!:p;)

[GoktimusPrime]

Maybe retool the arm to make it detachable? Detach for robot mode, reattach for vehicle.

[BigTransformerTrev]

Would be great to see another Masterpiece Thundercracker but in his Action Master/G2 colours - shows that Transformers are for everyone, no matter their lifestyle choice :D

[GoktimusPrime]

The choice to not transform? An affront in the eyes of Adaptus I say! :p :p :p
How about Machine Wars Thundercrack--, oh wait, that's just Acid Storm. :D

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btw it's just Action Master, there never was a G2 Thundercracker ;)

[Bidoofdude]

Gok is right. That's a common misconception. Action Master is the multicolour magical pixie horse one. That would be pretty cool though.;):D
The colours look fantastic on the classics Screamer mould. ;)(still looking for one of those:()

[Deonasis]

+ Generation 2 MP Grimlock
He's Blue No! He's wearing a yellow with cyan stripes!! The unused G2 deco.. just look at the image -> http://tfwiki.net/w2/images2/4/44/G2GrimlockArtwork.jpg

[Sinnertwin]

I just said that...
But if they did they would need to basically hacksaw his left forearm off. Would look awesome though.:cool:

Heh heh, i just saw it rereading the thread.
I like the idea of the detachable arm though! Could also double up as a prop for those who have a penchant for "city of steel" (although youd need the whole arm)

[Bidoofdude]

That would be cool. And another kit with the parts to make an crocodile alligator bot.