MP-20 Wheeljack images and info

[leej84]

I thought they were releasing on the 20th of September ?!

[Trent]

mine just got posted ....wooohooo coming soon!!

Whhhhhaaaaaaaattttttttt:eek:

Where's mine?

I'm ready :D

[drifand]

heard nothing for me

[kaiden]

http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/inhand-images-takara-tomy-transformers-masterpiece-mp20-wheeljack/31293/

http://i1320.photobucket.com/albums/u528/L45TN7/1410862667_w1_zps7dc8608f.jpg

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[Trent]

Drool. :cool:

[Gofigure]

It's so bootifull...............

[Sinnertwin]

& the fact that it's Alitalia & not Alitalla... awesome.
:cool:

[1orion2many]

Should really check my emails, I got my please pay on the 14th for Wheeljack and Bumblebee:o

[VGMStudios]

All plastic I am assuming which is sad.
For the price we pay, you'd think there would be SOME die cast on these things.
Looks fine though.

[Trent]

You'd have die cast purely for die cast's sake? Unless it's needed for strength or balance what's the point? All it does is chip easy.

[drifand]

All plastic I am assuming which is sad.
For the price we pay, you'd think there would be SOME die cast on these things.
Looks fine though.

Binaltech days are over. To me those were the best quality toys they brought to us.

[Ultra Mackness]

This just looks awesome!! I've ordered mine through RK who have a September 20 post date - can't wait!!

[VGMStudios]

You'd have die cast purely for die cast's sake? Unless it's needed for strength or balance what's the point? All it does is chip easy.

Chip easy? Im not sure what you are doing with your die cast figures but it doesnt chip easy.
Besides they can do what so many other companies do and use it internally. Give the figure some heft. I have never had a chipped diecast figure. :confused:

[GoktimusPrime]

I'm with you, VGMStudios. IMO Binaltech gave us much better value for money than MP cars, which is why I prefer to pre-order my MP cars to get discounted price. Unfortunately the local Hasbro price has proven to be about double the preordered Japanese price! :eek: And it's not just the die-cast metal, but also level of engineering, design etc. Binaltech just gives you so much more bang for your buck compared to these MP cars.

Having said that, I think that the MP cars are worth paying pre-ordered discount prices for. They still give reasonably decent value considering that they cost approx. the same as say a full priced Voyager figure. $50-60 for an MP car is still infinitely better value than $49 for Age of Extinction Galvatron! ;)

Trent: Only BT-1 is highly prone to paint chipping. Takara did take note and improved the paint on subsequent BTs, making them far more chip-resistant. I once dropped my BT Dead End on a footpath while walking and playing with it at the same time. Not a scratch! :o My heart did stop for a minute though. :p

[drifand]

The only bt that mine chipped badly was sideswipe viper where his bonnet gets scraped against . This is where the plastic versioned performed better as the colour was almost identical.

Smokescreen didn't scratch as much I felt.

To me the BT series are one of the most collectible series not just based on the quality was used but the type of modern age cars used to represent.
It brought back enough interest for me to look at transformers toys again.

[philby]

Binaltech days are over. To me those were the best quality toys they brought to us.

slightly off topic, but do you think there will be any new binaltech or alternators? i kinda like the toyota 86 and stuff, would they make any new ones of those?

[GoktimusPrime]

I'd say we'd be more likely to get more Alternity, although they're inferior value compared to BT

[Jigga]

slightly off topic, but do you think there will be any new binaltech or alternators? i kinda like the toyota 86 and stuff, would they make any new ones of those?

I'm assuming you're also a 86 driver ;)
It would be nice if they could transform..

[Sinnertwin]

Just paid off my HLJ order. They're on there way :D

[TAAUBlaster]

Just paid my HLJ order too ;)

Now for the anxious wait until he arrives:cool:

[DELTAprime]

Paid my HLJ order today. I'm going to stay away from video reviews of him. I want to try and transform him without instructions of any type, he sounds very ingenious.

[Hursticon]

Just paid off my HLJ order. They're on there way :D


Just paid my HLJ order too ;)

Now for the anxious wait until he arrives:cool:


Paid my HLJ order today. I'm going to stay away from video reviews of him. I want to try and transform him without instructions of any type, he sounds very ingenious.

Right there with you lads, can't wait for this sick lookin' bugger to arrive! :D

[liegeprime]

Well someone from my facebook group posted pics of MP Wheeljack on hand...at Singapore, soooo it is out :D... only a matter of days hehehe. :D

[Deonasis]

Shipped! If it gets to my mailbox by Thursday (most items are 10+ days though :( ) i'll take it to Brissy with me otherwise i won't see it for weeks...

[MayzaPrime]

Mine is shipped as well :D

[DELTAprime]

Shipped! If it gets to my mailbox by Thursday (most items are 10+ days though :( ) i'll take it to Brissy with me otherwise i won't see it for weeks...

It's sad how slow EMS is for those of us not in a capital. It takes less time for a EMS to get from Japan to Sydney (about 24 to 48 hours) than it takes to do the Sydney to Gladstone leg (around 3 days). Australia Post really should Express an EMS because thats what we paid for.

[Hursticon]

It's sad how slow EMS is for those of us not in a capital. It takes less time for a EMS to get from Japan to Sydney (about 24 to 48 hours) than it takes to do the Sydney to Gladstone leg (around 3 days). Australia Post really should Express an EMS because thats what we paid for.

I don't live in a Capital and I normally get my EMS shipments from HLJ within 4 days of it leaving Japan. :cool:

[Ultra Mackness]

I've got my shipped notice from RK earlier today - can't wait!! :D

[koolkollectibleskhai]

I've got my shipped notice from RK earlier today - can't wait!! :D

Damn, I still havent got a shipping notice from RK!! I hope mine gets shipped out today or tomorrow!

[drahsrebu]

It's sad how slow EMS is for those of us not in a capital. It takes less time for a EMS to get from Japan to Sydney (about 24 to 48 hours) than it takes to do the Sydney to Gladstone leg (around 3 days). Australia Post really should Express an EMS because thats what we paid for.

I usually get mine within 3-4 days from HLJ. I'm in Bundaberg.

[TAAUBlaster]

I usually get mine within 3-4 days from HLJ. I'm in Bundaberg.

Usually takes 6-7 days to get my stuff from HLJ. I'm in Rockhampton. Usually sits at Sydney customs for at least 2 days :/

[drifand]

Just wait for Dec and I think my ultra magnus will not be here till mid January

[Krayt]

I was stupid and bundled with a sept TFC release.... Which got pushed to October!

And then the one I bundled with BB has been bought forward, so I'll have to wait then too!

[Bumbleb33]

Mine shipped from RK yesterday woot!

[kaiden]

oh no one has posted the new wheeljack pics...

http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/behind-the-mask-masterpiece-mp20-wheeljack-has-a-face/31326/

http://i1320.photobucket.com/albums/u528/L45TN7/1411141302_620de676jw1eki6cuwvcoj215o1jkk51_zpsd18 8cb2f.jpg

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[Smint]

He has an alternative face? Was that ever documented or even in g1/comics?

[Sky Shadow]

He has an alternative face? Was that ever documented or even in g1/comics?

It's just a face under his mask, as is also the case for Masterpiece Prime and Magnus. Interestingly, he has the facial hair of Animated Wheeljack.

[Sinnertwin]

An interesting but unnecessary addition.
Of course, if you're one for taking your MP's apart and displaying them with a gaping hole in their forehead, then yeah, go for it. I suppose you could place the screw back in to cover it, but then you'll end up with an X on there instead.

[Hursticon]

It's just a face under his mask, as is also the case for Masterpiece Prime and Magnus. Interestingly, he has the facial hair of Animated Wheeljack.

Yep, I'm running with the theory that it's an Animated nod too. ;):)

[liegeprime]

they're showing images in FB of the face underneath the mask - apparently WJ facemask comes off and he looks like his TF Animated version 'stache Jack :D underneath that mouthguard..

[kaiden]

An interesting but unnecessary addition.
Of course, if you're one for taking your MP's apart and displaying them with a gaping hole in their forehead, then yeah, go for it. I suppose you could place the screw back in to cover it, but then you'll end up with an X on there instead.

the + would be on the back?

well i just thought it was an interesting bonus to the toy.

[Hursticon]

the + would be on the back?

well i just thought it was an interesting bonus to the toy.

I think it's a pretty cool thing too, unnecessary? - sure! but why not? :)

What I think is a bummer is that the surprise was found out so soon, I wonder what reason the original discoverer had to warrant pulling the bugger's face off? :confused:
(Apart from LARPing as Movie Prime! :p:D)

[AJ_Prime]

Over at Seibertron.com they have posted some news linking to a video review (http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/video-review-takara-tomy-transformers-masterpiece-mp20-wheeljack/31328/) of MP Wheeljack and he looks fantastic!

[liegeprime]

Over at Seibertron.com they have posted some news linking to a video review (http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/video-review-takara-tomy-transformers-masterpiece-mp20-wheeljack/31328/) of MP Wheeljack and he looks fantastic!

thanks for the link, I think it's the same guy posting on FB Ive been looking at hehehe, He also got his from Roborobo in SG. might be a different person altogether....

[Sky Shadow]

An interesting but unnecessary addition.

I'm thinking it will make it easier for customisers to make their own inner-face sections with LED earwing-bits.

[Bidoofdude]

I think it's a pretty cool thing too, unnecessary? - sure! but why not? :)

What I think is a bummer is that the surprise was found out so soon, I wonder what reason the original discoverer had to warrant pulling the bugger's face off? :confused:
(Apart from LARPing as Movie Prime! :p:D)

That is a bit troubling. Do we know why they took apart the face?

[Tetsuwan Convoy]

Having a look at mine it's noticeable that his grid mask is a separate piece. Maybe they are just curious.

[Sinnertwin]

Over at Seibertron.com they have posted some news linking to a video review (http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/video-review-takara-tomy-transformers-masterpiece-mp20-wheeljack/31328/) of MP Wheeljack and he looks fantastic!

Oh, yeah, this thing is off the hook crazy. :D :cool:

[kaiden]

just watched peaugh's video and he's so rough with wheeljack...

can't wait to get mine.

[Sinnertwin]

just watched peaugh's video and he's so rough with wheeljack...

can't wait to get mine.

i was waiting for Ol' Bear Paws to break something

First we're gonna start by... folding... this... part here

[AJ_Prime]

i was waiting for Ol' Bear Paws to break something

First we're gonna start by... folding... this... part here

HAHA! I don't mind seeing video reviewers man-handle their transformers, it shows how durable they are (or not!). Usually they let you know which parts are more fragile than others, and what they did to break theirs (certain reviewers do this more than others). ;)

So if Peaugh hasn't broken his Wheeljack yet, then it just goes to show the plastic quality of this figure!

Now I just need to stop watching the Wheeljack reviews, makes me even more impatient for the shipping wait....

[DELTAprime]

I usually get mine within 3-4 days from HLJ. I'm in Bundaberg.

Bundaberg is closer to Brisbane than Gladstone both in terms of actual distance and mail routes.

It takes around 2 working days for a package to get from HLJ to Sydney. For some reason I've never had a HLJ order goto Brisbane but most RK orders I get goto Brisbane. The time between Sydney's mail center and Brisbane's mail center is 1 day. Then after it gets to Brisbane it needs to goto Rockhampton which is two days because Australia Post are idiots and then it gets sent back south to Gladstone where I finally get it.

I want my Wheeljack Aust Post!

[Trent]

Just finished having a quick play with Jackie.

I'm impressed. No wonder it nearly did Hasui's head in. A very interesting and compact transformation.

[kaiden]

Just finished having a quick play with Jackie.

I'm impressed. No wonder it nearly did Hasui's head in. A very interesting and compact transformation.

did not see the mail-woman today :(

[drahsrebu]

Bundaberg is closer to Brisbane than Gladstone both in terms of actual distance and mail routes.

It takes around 2 working days for a package to get from HLJ to Sydney. For some reason I've never had a HLJ order goto Brisbane but most RK orders I get goto Brisbane. The time between Sydney's mail center and Brisbane's mail center is 1 day. Then after it gets to Brisbane it needs to goto Rockhampton which is two days because Australia Post are idiots and then it gets sent back south to Gladstone where I finally get it.

I want my Wheeljack Aust Post!

I got mine today, but had the slip in the box yesterday. bit of a difference considering we are approx 2 hrs apart..
Hope yours turns up soon.

[DELTAprime]

I got mine today, but had the slip in the box yesterday. bit of a difference considering we are approx 2 hrs apart..
Hope yours turns up soon.

Looks like mine got stuck in customs, it only ended up in Australia Post's hands last night. Might not get it till the end of the week. I'd love to know why some items get stuck in costumes for days but others (like 99% of my deliveries) go through in hours.

[kaiden]

Looks like mine got stuck in customs, it only ended up in Australia Post's hands last night. Might not get it till the end of the week. I'd love to know why some items get stuck in costumes for days but others (like 99% of my deliveries) go through in hours.

because the people in customs are having their fun dressing your packages in costumes? :p

[Hursticon]

This bloke arrived yesterday, continuing with HLJ's swift 4-day EMS track record ;), and is a bloody brilliant figure in both design & execution! :eek::cool:

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ByRtsNrCYAAA5h9.jpg:large

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ByRZRFWCcAACVF7.jpg:large


@Trent: I agree mate, this must've certainly done Shogo Hasui's head in at times, but Wow! what a testament to the incredible engineer he is. ;):D

[Trent]

^Nice photos dude. I want to take some but the little one seems to have an allergic reaction to his parents finding some spare time.

Maybe tomorrow :)

[koolkollectibleskhai]

This figure is just BEAUTIFUL!!! Video review uploading overnight :)

http://i1329.photobucket.com/albums/w552/chockey88/Transformers/IMG_8126_zpsb17cdb70.jpg (http://s1329.photobucket.com/user/chockey88/media/Transformers/IMG_8126_zpsb17cdb70.jpg.html)


http://i1329.photobucket.com/albums/w552/chockey88/Transformers/IMG_8141_zps9f7fe848.jpg (http://s1329.photobucket.com/user/chockey88/media/Transformers/IMG_8141_zps9f7fe848.jpg.html)

[koolkollectibleskhai]

The goodies :)

http://i1329.photobucket.com/albums/w552/chockey88/Transformers/IMG_8152_zpsca32e53f.jpg (http://s1329.photobucket.com/user/chockey88/media/Transformers/IMG_8152_zpsca32e53f.jpg.html)

[koolkollectibleskhai]

I must be an unlucky sod!! Everything was pretty perfect with my Wheeljack until I flipped the headsculpt up during my first transformation!! GGAAHHH!!!! I just cant live with that mark on his face plate, so will ask for at least a replacement faceplate (easy to do if you just unscrew it on the back of the head).

http://i1329.photobucket.com/albums/w552/chockey88/Transformers/IMG_8160_zps1506ff49.jpg (http://s1329.photobucket.com/user/chockey88/media/Transformers/IMG_8160_zps1506ff49.jpg.html)

[VERT]

That mark might just rub off. Or well nothing a little silver paint could not fix in a few seconds.

[CoRDS]

That mark might just rub off. Or well nothing a little silver paint could not fix in a few seconds.

battle damage.

[Paulbot]

Not battle damage. Wheeljack is a:

“Mad scientist”. If two words ever described an individual, these two describe Wheeljack to a tee. Always building new gadgets and weaponry, He gleefully cackles with enthusiasm for his latest “project”, even when it blows up in his face.

[koolkollectibleskhai]

Here's my review of Wheeljack. Hope you all can check it out :)

http://youtu.be/XToWQkd2lNw

[VGMStudios]

Does he have any heft to him or is he super light cause he's made out just plastic?

[drifand]

Does he have any heft to him or is he super light cause he's made out just plastic?

Plastic I am afraid, I buying it because is accurate.

To be honest we won't be seeing much metal if you want to see them carry on this line. Is a bit disappointing comparing to binaltech for price wise but that's what it is. I am only glad that the paint apps are pretty good.

[Hursticon]

Does he have any heft to him or is he super light cause he's made out just plastic?

There's most definitely a weight to him, albeit just plastic, obviously not as much as there'd be if Diecast were present but to me he feels ever so slightly heavier than G2 Sideswipe (Closest to hand at time). ;)

You may be happy to hear though that Yuki tweeted a day or so ago (https://twitter.com/TFYUKI/status/514275653961531393), if my interpretation of Google's translation is any good :p, he's introduced Diecast parts to both MP Ultra Magnus AND MP Star Saber. :cool:
(What parts and where? - I'm not too sure if that's mentioned though :o)

[DELTAprime]

There's most definitely a weight to him, albeit just plastic, obviously not as much as there'd be if Diecast were present but to me he feels ever so slightly heavier than G2 Sideswipe (Closest to hand at time). ;)

You may be happy to hear though that Yuki tweeted a day or so ago (https://twitter.com/TFYUKI/status/514275653961531393), if my interpretation of Google's translation is any good :p, he's introduced Diecast parts to both MP Ultra Magnus AND MP Star Saber. :cool:
(What parts and where? - I'm not too sure if that's mentioned though :o)

Nooooo, I don't want MP's to go back to the days of diecast. It's so easy to damage the paint on diecast.

Anyway, just got Wheeljack. I actually transformed him perfectly without instructions or videos. I did however miss the mirrors included in the manual's baggie.

After them making a big deal out of the missile being fireable I'm sad to see it's a very tight pressure missile. Since Lego can fit a spring loaded missile in a small 1x4 brick I would have thought Takara would have the ability to include a spring in Wheeljack's launcher.

[Sinnertwin]

Nooooo, I don't want MP's to go back to the days of diecast. It's so easy to damage the paint on diecast.


I wouldn't worry too much. He's probably just referring to certain diecast parts like that found in the torso of MP10, not MP01

ＭＰスターセイバーに関して、言い忘れていた事が！　ＭＰスターセイバーには、ＭＰウルトラマグナス同様に 、一部ダイキャストパーツが使用されています。これに関しては、以後テストショット画像と合わせて詳細を御 紹介しようと思います。

Hopefully Gok or someone else fluent in Japanese can accurately translate it.

[kaiden]

After them making a big deal out of the missile being fireable I'm sad to see it's a very tight pressure missile. Since Lego can fit a spring loaded missile in a small 1x4 brick I would have thought Takara would have the ability to include a spring in Wheeljack's launcher.

I don't remember them saying it was spring-loaded (or otherwise) fireable. I do remember them saying you can use your imagination.

[CoRDS]

Nooooo, I don't want MP's to go back to the days of diecast. It's so easy to damage the paint on diecast.


why cant we have both?
i would love it if they die die cast versions.
i love the heft it mp01

[kaiden]

why cant we have both?
i would love it if they die die cast versions.
i love the heft it mp01

then they'd have to do rubber tyre version too.

[drifand]

What happened to this guy? It appears a sudden price increase on Nippon Yasan for it. geeze, like said nowadays you must buy on pre-order and not when toy is released

[kaiden]

What happened to this guy? It appears a sudden price increase on Nippon Yasan for it. geeze, like said nowadays you must buy on pre-order and not when toy is released

i bought mine from robotkingdom and they said they sold out.

just checked hlj and anime export and they both are all sold out. so thats probably why there's a price increase - because there won't be any more until a reissue.

[Trent]

What happened to this guy? It appears a sudden price increase on Nippon Yasan for it. geeze, like said nowadays you must buy on pre-order and not when toy is released

You expected anything less from NY?

[koolkollectibleskhai]

The Autobot cast is looking might fine!! :)

http://i1329.photobucket.com/albums/w552/chockey88/Transformers/IMG_8161_zps051dcd04.jpg (http://s1329.photobucket.com/user/chockey88/media/Transformers/IMG_8161_zps051dcd04.jpg.html)

[drifand]

You expected anything less from NY?

Well.... I don't expect a jump of nearly double the price for a newly released figure. I mean their g2, prowl etc are pretty reasonable.

[VGMStudios]

then they'd have to do rubber tire version too.

YES! So much yes. I would like to see inner frame in die-cast at least and some rubber tires.

Was disappointed that they didn't even add rubber to Wheeljack or the Autobot cast. For the price we pay you'd think they would. Its like a regular toy release not a MP.

[drifand]

I wonder when will they get the next batch ready. Feels like the price for this piece inflated straight away.

[koolkollectibleskhai]

Loving the MP coin collection :)

http://i1329.photobucket.com/albums/w552/chockey88/Transformers/IMG_8169_zpse689abde.jpg (http://s1329.photobucket.com/user/chockey88/media/Transformers/IMG_8169_zpse689abde.jpg.html)

[griffin]

This isn't promoting unauthorised items in the Transformers section... this is just alerting people that there is a Chinese release of stickers for Masterpiece Wheeljack and Prowl (http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/transformers-masterpiece-47/licensed-masterpiece-prowl-and-wheeljack-sticker-sets-181401/), that looks to be official, but is apparently not.
A shame that they are not official, as they look really nice.