MP-37 Artfire with Targetmaster Nightstick

[MEEEGGGAAATTTRRROOONNN!!!]

According to Planet Iacon, MP-37 is set to be Artfire (https://www.facebook.com/Planetiacon.stfu/photos/a.193516854047596.45210.190726147660000/1221813714551233/?type=3&theater):

http://i.imgur.com/0YoLbYl.jpg

[1AZRAEL1]

Oh bloody hell hahah. Time to spend more money lol

[MayzaPrime]

Not unexpected... but welcomed none the less :D

[ILikeSoundwave]

I read the title as 'Jetfire' and got excieted.:(

[drifand]

There goes the rumours for hoist and jazz . Urm... I am not going to say is bad but this is not of my interest and I will skip.

[DaptoDog]

Assuming it comes with the Targetmaster then this would naturally mean more characters with Targetmasters, namely Stepper with Ricochet. Which means one thing - Jazz!

[Sinnertwin]

Assuming it comes with the Targetmaster then this would naturally mean more characters with Targetmasters, namely Stepper with Ricochet. Which means one thing - Jazz!

There's more chance of getting the Hauler (http://tfwiki.net/wiki/Hauler) repaint first.

[DaptoDog]

There's more chance of getting the Hauler (http://tfwiki.net/wiki/Hauler) repaint first.

Absolutely. Seems like the Inferno / Grapple mold is selling well since this will be a general retail release. I've noticed NY's price for Inferno is about 3,000¥ higher than the preorder price. With other recent Masterpieces you have been able to buy them in stock at the pre order price for quite a while after the release date.

[Sinnertwin]

Absolutely. Seems like the Inferno / Grapple mold is selling well since this will be a general retail release. I've noticed NY's price for Inferno is about 3,000¥ higher than the preorder price. With other recent Masterpieces you have been able to buy them in stock at the pre order price for quite a while after the release date.


That and the fact that the average punter will have little interest in this somewhat obscure character, means more for everyone!

[DaptoDog]

That and the fact that the average punter will have little interest in this somewhat obscure character, means more for everyone!

Yep, could definitely be a discount special like Delta Magnus was since that was also a general release. In this instance it may actually pay to not pre order (if you can be patient).

[prjkt]

Legends Godbomber. Interesting.

Good thing I've got Ginrai on preorder...

[DELTAprime]

There's more chance of getting the Hauler (http://tfwiki.net/wiki/Hauler) repaint first.

How about a cartoon accurate Hauler repaint? That wouldn't be confusing at all.:p

[CHILENO20]

Legends Godbomber. Interesting.

Good thing I've got Ginrai on preorder...

Same. I'm sold on both *thumbs up*

[GoktimusPrime]

This hardly comes as a surprise. We know that TakaraTOMY need to redeco MP moulds in order to help pay for the cost of initial R&D and what other choice do they have other than to do Artfire (and Hauler for Grapple)? :o

I'll pass on MP Artfire though. :o

[MEEEGGGAAATTTRRROOONNN!!!]

Preorder up at Big in Japan (http://www.biginjap.com/en/completed-models/18019-transformers-masterpiece-mp-37-artfire.html):

http://i.imgur.com/KoTIfax.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/fXlAHIj.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/NbN9fhA.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/7WfBMI0.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/9bj0OL8.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/wnI4rs8.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/jJ8CouQ.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/wL5O5f0.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/UJHQ6DX.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/pgqbxAG.jpg

[Sinnertwin]

Buying 2.

[laproblematique]

:eek: This truck has paint apps?

That bot mode looks great.

[MEEEGGGAAATTTRRROOONNN!!!]

Preorder up at TFSource (https://tfsource.com/masterpiece/mp-37-masterpiece-artfire/) -- US$140.

[prjkt]

Same. I'm sold on both *thumbs up*

Photos look great (http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/takara-tomy-transformers-legends-lg42-godbomber-revealed/36844/)

[Sinnertwin]

Preorder up at TFSource (https://tfsource.com/masterpiece/mp-37-masterpiece-artfire/) -- US$140.



http://www.robotkingdom.com/tftrmp37.html
$110 @ RK.

Lets see how looooow we can go :p

[MEEEGGGAAATTTRRROOONNN!!!]

http://www.robotkingdom.com/tftrmp37.html
$110 @ RK.

Lets see how looooow we can go :p

So far it's the Big in Japan (http://www.biginjap.com/en/completed-models/18019-transformers-masterpiece-mp-37-artfire.html) preorder at 11,990 yen (~US$105/~AU$142). :p

[Ode to a Grasshopper]

I'd actually be up for this, all things considered.

Plus I hope - oh please oh please oh please - that the new Targetmaster dude increases the chances of a Masterpiece Cyclonus coming sometime soon. Long shot I know, but I'd really like to see some MP Season 3 Decepticons.

[Frank]

http://www.robotkingdom.com/tftrmp37.html
$110 @ RK.

Lets see how looooow we can go :p

I am waiting for PC's preorder up.

[DaptoDog]

Well that escalated quickly. The little targetmaster dude (no idea what his name is) is pretty cool.

[CHILENO20]

I am waiting for PC's preorder up.

Same here :)

[hYpNoS]

So other than the new target master and the redeco no other retoolings have been made?

I wanted him but my inferno just arrived, mold wise not enough to separate them

[Initial_G]

Wow awesome! getting this one for sure!

a couple things though:

Looks like stickers on the toes right?

Also, they should've just made this like the seekers and went with
MP-33 Inferno
MP-33G Grapple
MP-33A Artfire
MP-33H Hauler etc

and keep 37 for Cliffjumper or Jazz :D

[MEEEGGGAAATTTRRROOONNN!!!]

Preorder live at PC:

http://www.premiumcollectables.com.au/products/takara-tomy-masterpiece-mp-37-artfire

AU$130.

[Frank]

Preorder live at PC:

http://www.premiumcollectables.com.au/products/takara-tomy-masterpiece-mp-37-artfire

AU$130.

Final check before sleep, and fund it up then got one.

[Lord_Zed]

On the fence on this guy, I kinda like it but those stickers look awful.

[aching878]

On the fence on this guy, I kinda like it but those stickers look awful.

It's accurate to the original so the appeal is there if your a fan of the original design.

http://tfwiki.net/mediawiki/images2/thumb/b/be/Artfire.jpg/230px-Artfire.jpg

[FruitBuyer]

Oh I think I'm definitely down for this. I really regret missing Inferno and I think I prefer the paint scheme of Artfire without the stickers more than Grapple.

[Jetfire in the sky]

This is one very sexy bot, so happy it is getting done.

[Krayt]

Preorder live at PC:

http://www.premiumcollectables.com.au/products/takara-tomy-masterpiece-mp-37-artfire

AU$130.

Late night listing!!!!..... Ouch....

Hat to think how far down the list people are only seeing it this morning

[CHILENO20]

Late night listing!!!!..... Ouch....

Hat to think how far down the list people are only seeing it this morning

Just ordered mine so definitely still available :)

[Kranix]

This is a great looking MP! I really have to hold back though so I am going to skip him and stick to my S1-S2 collecting (my only exceptions have been G2 Sideswipe and Bee). If I was sure that Stepper would come I probably would have bit on this purchase.

[ZoonMaster5000]

Late night listing!!!!..... Ouch....

Hat to think how far down the list people are only seeing it this morning

I'm waiting to receive my adjusted invoice for being a "VIP". If every order is going to be like this I won't be impressed.

[Raider]

I'm waiting to receive my adjusted invoice for being a "VIP". If every order is going to be like this I won't be impressed.

They can take over 3 days to get back to you but they always have an allocation for VIP so don't stress. Only issue is that because it takes so long you end up being down the bottom of the list on date ordered so you get one of the later shipments.

[GoktimusPrime]

Never knew there were so many Artfire fans! :eek: I wonder if I should sell my spare MISB United Artfire (which is actually a hybrid retool using parts from Inferno and Grapple as well as coming with two Targetmasters)...

[1AZRAEL1]

$105 later and I ordered

[Ralph Wiggum]

Artfire looks pretty neat, but not a purchase for me as I'm a G1 cartoon collector.

My bank account is breathing a sigh of relief given the recent run of Thrust, Inferno, Skywarp, Grapple and Megatron. :D

[DELTAprime]

Wow awesome! getting this one for sure!

a couple things though:

Looks like stickers on the toes right?

Also, they should've just made this like the seekers and went with
MP-33 Inferno
MP-33G Grapple
MP-33A Artfire
MP-33H Hauler etc

and keep 37 for Cliffjumper or Jazz :D

The MP-11 numbering bugs me, why are all the Seekers the same number but every other repaint/remould gets it's own number unless it's super obscure?

Since I don't feel the need to have Artfire day one I've just placed an order with PC. Save me some money over HLJ.

[ZoonMaster5000]

They can take over 3 days to get back to you but they always have an allocation for VIP so don't stress. Only issue is that because it takes so long you end up being down the bottom of the list on date ordered so you get one of the later shipments.

Thanks raider, I was only picking artfire to remain solely misb so I might have use the express shipping option:(

[GoktimusPrime]

Wow awesome! getting this one for sure!

a couple things though:

Looks like stickers on the toes right?

Also, they should've just made this like the seekers and went with
MP-33 Inferno
MP-33G Grapple
MP-33A Artfire
MP-33H Hauler etc

and keep 37 for Cliffjumper or Jazz :D
I would agree with having variant numbering for toys which are variant characters (e.g. G2 Lambor, G2 Bumblebee etc.), but in all fairness, I can see why they would have separate numbering for wholly new and different characters. After all, the MP Nissans all had separate numbers, as did the original Seekers (MP3, MP6 & MP7).

[drifand]

They can take over 3 days to get back to you but they always have an allocation for VIP so don't stress. Only issue is that because it takes so long you end up being down the bottom of the list on date ordered so you get one of the later shipments.

No they don't. Allocation is for limited and exclusive items not regular.
So stress.

[drifand]

I would agree with having variant numbering for toys which are variant characters (e.g. G2 Lambor, G2 Bumblebee etc.), but in all fairness, I can see why they would have separate numbering for wholly new and different characters. After all, the MP Nissans all had separate numbers, as did the original Seekers (MP3, MP6 & MP7).

Just dump the numbers and call it masterpiece and name. Finish full stop no need to over think it.

[Sinnertwin]

All this talk of numbers on a box.
I didn't realise this was a thing.

Anyway, I've tentatively placed a preorder at BBTS & will flick over to HLJ when they decide to open their orders.

[DaptoDog]

No they don't. Allocation is for limited and exclusive items not regular.
So stress.

The general release Masterpiece pre orders are typically up for a week if not a few. Seriously no need to stress on this one.

[DaptoDog]

Thanks raider, I was only picking artfire to remain solely misb so I might have use the express shipping option:(

That $35 option really kills the benefit of using PC from a pure price perspective. Better off ordering from Japan in that case. In my experience if PC is equal to or worse than Japan pricing you are best ordering from Japan if wanting to keep it MISB since it will be packed well from Japan. PC has no control over the condition they receive their orders. And of course you will get it a lot quicker for all shipping options except by boat. Given where the Yen is I'm switching back my pre orders to Japan for all general release MP's. Staying with PC for the exclusives given how much cheaper they are than the Asia + TakaraTomyMall sources.

Just my 2 cents.

[drifand]

The general release Masterpiece pre orders are typically up for a week if not a few. Seriously no need to stress on this one.

Actually it depends I wouldn't just say no stress unless you are the owner of PC you self allocated your own. Roll of the dice as soundwave TT got sold out real quick and if they answer your emails slow you are out. Is simple as that a weigh up whether 10% or not getting any

[drifand]

That $35 option really kills the benefit of using PC from a pure price perspective. Better off ordering from Japan in that case. In my experience if PC is equal to or worse than Japan pricing you are best ordering from Japan if wanting to keep it MISB since it will be packed well from Japan. PC has no control over the condition they receive their orders. And of course you will get it a lot quicker for all shipping options except by boat. Given where the Yen is I'm switching back my pre orders to Japan for all general release MP's. Staying with PC for the exclusives given how much cheaper they are than the Asia + TakaraTomyMall sources.

Just my 2 cents.

Except you may miss out on extra accessories if PC is by Asia

[DaptoDog]

Actually it depends I wouldn't just say no stress unless you are the owner of PC you self allocated your own. Roll of the dice as soundwave TT got sold out real quick and if they answer your emails slow you are out. Is simple as that a weigh up whether 10% or not getting any

I take your point on Soundwave but Artfire is no Soundwave. While I can't guarantee it, I expect Artfire to be about as popular as Delta Magnus or Road Rage since there is little nostalgia factor for most of us with the character. It was only released in Japan and didn't appear in the US or Japanese G1 cartoons . Heck, Cheetor is a far more popular character and was available for a good two months on PC from memory. If I was Zoon I wouldn't be losing any sleep over it.

[aching878]

I take your point on Soundwave but Artfire is no Soundwave. While I can't guarantee it, I expect Artfire to be about as popular as Delta Magnus or Road Rage since there is little nostalgia factor for most of us with the character. It was only released in Japan and didn't appear in the US or Japanese G1 cartoons . Heck, Cheetor is a far more popular character and was available for a good two months on PC from memory. If I was Zoon I wouldn't be losing any sleep over it.

Artfire is definitely more appealing & popular than the other two at lease Asia wise, locally at any time I'll see 1-2 out of 10 people saying interested but overseas its more like 9-10 out 10 people wouldn't hesitate to get.

[Jetfire in the sky]

I take your point on Soundwave but Artfire is no Soundwave. While I can't guarantee it, I expect Artfire to be about as popular as Delta Magnus or Road Rage since there is little nostalgia factor for most of us with the character. It was only released in Japan and didn't appear in the US or Japanese G1 cartoons . Heck, Cheetor is a far more popular character and was available for a good two months on PC from memory. If I was Zoon I wouldn't be losing any sleep over it.

I agree with this, JP and Diaclone MP's tend to "shelfwarm." The rush of having to get in with PC early has died down now, perhaps they have a bigger allocation, or now that their pre-orders seem to be going a lot more months out now until release they have more time to build up orders, but yeah, ummed and ahhhed about Megs V2 and the other day thought, why not, and it was still available after the early rush.

[laproblematique]

Actually it depends I wouldn't just say no stress unless you are the owner of PC you self allocated your own. Roll of the dice as soundwave TT got sold out real quick and if they answer your emails slow you are out. Is simple as that a weigh up whether 10% or not getting any

This has been my experience with the VIP program too. I must have only been able to use it on about a third of my orders.

Frustrates me that I'm not able to use my 10% VIP discount on all orders that is what is advertised or risk not receiving the discount. They never mention the fact that you have to wait hours, days, heck even days after having to re-send invoice requests up after a few days to receive an invoice with the discounted price.

They really should make the discount be applied automatically at checkout with an account specific VIP code. I'm grateful that they have the program in place, but I think they should actively cater to VIP's with a little more priority when it comes to guaranteeing preorders and not have them worrying about missing pre-orders because of unnecessary slow response times.

[ZoonMaster5000]

That $35 option really kills the benefit of using PC from a pure price perspective. Better off ordering from Japan in that case. In my experience if PC is equal to or worse than Japan pricing you are best ordering from Japan if wanting to keep it MISB since it will be packed well from Japan. PC has no control over the condition they receive their orders. And of course you will get it a lot quicker for all shipping options except by boat. Given where the Yen is I'm switching back my pre orders to Japan for all general release MP's. Staying with PC for the exclusives given how much cheaper they are than the Asia + TakaraTomyMall sources.

Just my 2 cents.

I have actually just started looking at hlj recently. I'm just starting to find pc shipping weeks/months after release dates is starting to wear a bit thin. While I'm all for cheap prices i would prefer some things i.e the masterpiece line in my hands a bit quicker and a guarentee of quality boxes. Like you've already mentioned I'll stick with pc for the exclusives as I'll be guaranteed 2 or whatever it is.

Thanks for you input:)

[ampoldj]

So if Artfire is a regular release, who is our best bet for next year's Tokyo Toy Show Exclusive? (High probability of a redeco Ironhide?)

[Sinnertwin]

So if Artfire is a regular release, who is our best bet for next year's Tokyo Toy Show Exclusive? (High probability of a redeco Ironhide?)

They may even bring out the Lambo mold one more time & bring out Deepcover. Or was it Clampdown? Eh, the black one.

[Civic Bossman]

They may even bring out the Lambo mold one more time & bring out Deepcover. Or was it Clampdown? Eh, the black one.

I'd like to see Breakdown as well before the mold is retired (both G1 and G2)

[Magnus]

So if Artfire is a regular release, who is our best bet for next year's Tokyo Toy Show Exclusive? (High probability of a redeco Ironhide?)

Maybe Hauler, or a black Megatron? It could also depend on what new moulds get announced early next year.

[BigTransformerTrev]

If Artfire drops in price the way Road Rage did then I may pick him up. Otherwise considering all the other TF lines coming out it's just too expensive to grab every MP variant.

[Lord_Zed]

It's accurate to the original so the appeal is there if your a fan of the original design.

http://tfwiki.net/mediawiki/images2/thumb/b/be/Artfire.jpg/230px-Artfire.jpg

Yeah but the original toy has more detail on the legs, the MP one has flat toon like shins, on which the stickers also look flat and kind of tacky.

Might go for an unofficial option on this one.

[hYpNoS]

Looks like the amiami listing is up.

http://www.amiami.com/top/detail/detail?gcode=FIGURE-026548&page=top


[Set Contents]
-Artfire x1
-Targetmaster "Nightstick" x1
-Optional face place "screaming" x1
-Rifle x1
-Character card
-Instruction paper

It looks like NO STICKERS for artfire as inferno's listing mentions stickers, meaning the markings are tampo's.

Here is inferno's listing for comparison

http://www.amiami.com/top/detail/detail?gcode=FIGURE-021226&page=top%2Fsearch%2Flist%3Fs_seriestitle_id%3D1509 %24pagemax%3D40%24getcnt%3D0%24pagecnt%3D1


[Set Contents]
-Main Inferno figuer x1
-Anime ver. grill x1
-Alert retaining grill x1
-Fire extinguishing rifle x1
-Communicator x2
-Squared head face x1
-Round head face x2
-Watering effect part x1
-Round head x1
-Barrel (white) x1
-Fire fighter hose x1
-Character card x1
-Instruction paper x1
-Sticker x1

Both a good thing and bad depending on your opinions on lack of molded detail, they should of used the shins from mp grapple as they have molded detail unlike inferno

[DaptoDog]

Looks like the amiami listing is up.

http://www.amiami.com/top/detail/detail?gcode=FIGURE-026548&page=top



It looks like NO STICKERS for artfire as inferno's listing mentions stickers, meaning the markings are tampo's.

Here is inferno's listing for comparison

http://www.amiami.com/top/detail/detail?gcode=FIGURE-021226&page=top%2Fsearch%2Flist%3Fs_seriestitle_id%3D1509 %24pagemax%3D40%24getcnt%3D0%24pagecnt%3D1



Both a good thing and bad depending on your opinions on lack of molded detail, they should of used the shins from mp grapple as they have molded detail unlike inferno

One thing to note is that the list price has been increased by 1,080¥ for Artfire compared to Inferno. I was looking to pick this one up from Japan so it's a small bummer, especially given that PC has it listed for $10 cheaper than Inferno.

[aching878]

One thing to note is that the list price has been increased by 1,080¥ for Artfire compared to Inferno. I was looking to pick this one up from Japan so it's a small bummer, especially given that PC has it listed for $10 cheaper than Inferno.

you mean the other way round given you should be ignoring the list price, the actual selling price are:

Amiami
Inferno 12,480 JPY
Artfire 11,270 JPY

Takmall
Inferno ￥15,120 JPY
Artfire ￥15,120 JPY

[DaptoDog]

you mean the other way round given you should be ignoring the list price, the actual selling price are:

Amiami
Inferno 12,480 JPY
Artfire 11,270 JPY

Takmall
Inferno ￥15,120 JPY
Artfire ￥15,120 JPY

I was using the list price since the retailers seem to use a standard 20-30% off the list price.

I was going off the amiami links which have the list price as 16,200¥ for Artfire and 15,120¥ for Inferno. Inferno's actual selling price now is higher than the pre order price which was in the 10,000s. Maybe they have the list price wrong since Takmall's are the same. Anyway will wait to see what NY lists there's at.

[Ark-Ivor]

Its just been listed on the TakTom Mall, but the listing's incomplete and no pictures have been added yet. So far all the pictures feature undecorated grey parts, those parts will be chromed or painted in the final, and only then will images be posted to the Mall. The package contents are equally incomplete, those are foil-backed stickers, not tampographs, since they're not listed, they may either be pre-applied or just have yet to be added to the description, The Mall entry for Inferno also omits stickers/decals in its contents list.

Here's a Translation of the TakTom Mall entry
Italics=parts obviously included but not listed or notes
Enjoy:

Transformers Masterpiece MP-37 Artfire
Price: ￥15,120
Item Number: 4904810877165
Manufacturer: Takara Tomy
Brand: Transformers
Target Age: 15 Years Old +
Purchase Points: 140 Points
Package Size: W240×H240×D85mm
Stock: ◎In Stock Preorder
Release Date: 2017, Late May

Introducing Masterpiece Cybertron Targetmaster Warrior Artfire!!

Targetmasters are Transformers partnered with Master Warriors who can convert into weapons.

Artfire is a character from the Transformers ★ Headmasters series, although not appearing in the cartoon, the original Japanese character first appeared in a comic published in a children's magazine at the time. Based on Inferno the white & red redeco is also based on the two-tone colour scheme of Japanese Fire Trucks, utilises parts from Grapple to reproduce the "atmosphere" of the toy released at that time as much as possible. Comes with a new mould of his partner Targetmaster "Nightstick", although small all joints are movable, in weapon mode can be attached to Artfire or, when used together it's possible to recreate action scenes.

Product Contents:
Artfire body including Square-Shaped Head, "Passive" Face for the square-shaped head, "Scale Vehicle" grill(1), Targetmaster "Nightstick"/"Space Beam Cannon" - New Mould(1), Rifle (1), "Shouting" Face Plate from Grapple(1), Character Card (1)

[aching878]

HLJ listing up as well @ ¥12,000

http://hlj.com/product/TKT87716

[laproblematique]

When do the Hasbro Asia bonus accessories usually get announced?

Curious for what MP Inferno, Megatron and if the reissues will get coins or other accessories like what happened with Shockwave.

[DaptoDog]

NY has just listed it for 10,280¥.

https://www.nippon-yasan.com/figures/19561-transformers-masterpiece-mp37-artfire.html

NY's shipping can be pricey but I'm going to stack it with other preorders to bring the cost down.

[Sinnertwin]

I just HLJ'd it.

[MEEEGGGAAATTTRRROOONNN!!!]

When do the Hasbro Asia bonus accessories usually get announced?

It's a bit random:

Primal -- March 28 preorders opened and April 8 diecast mace was announced.

Inferno -- July 6 preorders opened and July 22 diecast Prime was announced.

Cheetor -- August 5 preorders opened and September 29 diecast Primal announced.

Grapple -- September 6 preorders opened and September 28 diecast Magnus announced.

[Magnus]

Also, they should've just made this like the seekers and went with
MP-33 Inferno
MP-33G Grapple
MP-33A Artfire
MP-33H Hauler etc

and keep 37 for Cliffjumper or Jazz :D


The MP-11 numbering bugs me, why are all the Seekers the same number but every other repaint/remould gets it's own number unless it's super obscure?


I would agree with having variant numbering for toys which are variant characters (e.g. G2 Lambor, G2 Bumblebee etc.), but in all fairness, I can see why they would have separate numbering for wholly new and different characters. After all, the MP Nissans all had separate numbers, as did the original Seekers (MP3, MP6 & MP7).

It was pointed out once that the numbers with the suffixes denote store exclusive figures, whereas the general release figures have new numbers.

[MEEEGGGAAATTTRRROOONNN!!!]

Bigger pics from Amazon Japan (https://www.amazon.co.jp/%E3%82%BF%E3%82%AB%E3%83%A9%E3%83%88%E3%83%9F%E3%8 3%BC-%E3%83%88%E3%83%A9%E3%83%B3%E3%82%B9%E3%83%95%E3%8 2%A9%E3%83%BC%E3%83%9E%E3%83%BC-%E3%83%9E%E3%82%B9%E3%82%BF%E3%83%BC%E3%83%94%E3%8 3%BC%E3%82%B9-%E3%82%A2%E3%83%BC%E3%83%88%E3%83%95%E3%82%A1%E3%8 2%A4%E3%82%A2%E3%83%BC/dp/B01N2QDSB9/ref=sr_1_1?s=hobby&ie=UTF8&qid=1481114749&sr=1-1&keywords=Mp37):

http://i.imgur.com/R0R8oTq.jpg
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[FruitBuyer]

Blast, I really enjoy the paint scheme more than Inferno and Grapple however the markings really bring it down for me even though I know it's accurate. Oh why couldn't they have been stickers?

[drifand]

I hate stickers but that's me .

I like the target master but I don't like artfire himself, grapple is looking to be the best of the lot for me atm.

[1AZRAEL1]

I say bring on more targetmasters lol. Looks great

[drifand]

I say bring on more targetmasters lol. Looks great

Is a shame they forgot to include one for the new hot rod.

[1AZRAEL1]

Is a shame they forgot to include one for the new hot rod.

I'm not worried. He's cool without it. But then again, I don't own him anyway 😂

[Ralph Wiggum]

Given how large Nightstick looks with Artfire, a Targetmaster would look absolutely HUGE with Hot Rod.

[MEEEGGGAAATTTRRROOONNN!!!]

Is a shame they forgot to include one for the new hot rod.

Knowing TT, they'll include it with the reissue... :rolleyes:

[MayzaPrime]

Knowing TT, they'll include it with the reissue... :rolleyes:

And we would all buy it... :D:p

[drifand]

I have him holding hasbro rodimus offshoot and it doesn't look overly big.

[MEEEGGGAAATTTRRROOONNN!!!]

And we would all buy it... :D:p

That moment of shame when you realise TT have you by the balls... and you actually enjoy it! :eek::D

[Paulbot]

The Nightstick/Fracas/Nebulon thing is a bit too confusing (http://tfwiki.net/wiki/Nightstick_%28disambiguation%29/grid) but since neither Cyclonus or Scourge were Targetmasters in Japan I doubt this MP Nightstick means it's likely one of them is coming too... but it would be good to see them.

I'm not completely sold on Artfire yet - he looks alright but I don't see too much point in owning him for my collection.

[VGMStudios]

Does anyone know why this one costs so much? Is there die cast in it or something?

[Paulbot]

Does anyone know why this one costs so much? Is there die cast in it or something?

The new transforming Targetmaster partner maybe?

[hYpNoS]

Its strange.

The takara mall price is the same as inferno and grapple, so why has the price climbed elsewhere?

Also from the listing it says while it uses mostly inferno parts it features some parts from grapple, all I can see is its upper arms being the same as grapple so at least its not a straight up redeco.

[MayzaPrime]

Its strange.

The takara mall price is the same as inferno and grapple, so why has the price climbed elsewhere?

Also from the listing it says while it uses mostly inferno parts it features some parts from grapple, all I can see is its upper arms being the same as grapple so at least its not a straight up redeco.

PC also had Artfire at the same price point as Grapple and Inferno (just went and checked :p)

edit... Artfire was actually cheaper... :eek: $129.95 compared to $139.95 for Grapple and Inferno

[1AZRAEL1]

PC also had Artfire at the same price point as Grapple and Inferno (just went and checked :p)

edit... Artfire was actually cheaper... :eek: $129.95 compared to $139.95 for Grapple and Inferno

And with a $25 energon discount, even cheaper :D:D

[MayzaPrime]

And with a $25 energon discount, even cheaper :D:D

I used the $65 discount for Inferno :D

Winners all round... :p

[1AZRAEL1]

I used the $65 discount for Inferno :D

Winners all round... :p

I'm saving my points for Dirge when he comes up

[drifand]

I used the $65 discount for Inferno :D

Winners all round... :p

Found it funny that some people say is only a few bucks, that's quite a saving!

[MEEEGGGAAATTTRRROOONNN!!!]

Unpainted sample of Nightstick (http://blacklai1979.blogspot.com.au/2017/01/in-hand-pictures-of-mp-37-artfire.html):

http://i.imgur.com/1kKaArD.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/Il3O5QU.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/VcRGn9o.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/YEmVlOv.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/EghNf3p.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/jHZJaGA.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/zLv2pdu.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/TfFZkcH.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/9rFw16f.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/ZXu9No7.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/L5VDUEy.jpg

[griffin]

MP Artfire is out in just a couple of days, and the HK release of the toy will see a bonus coin (https://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/collector-coin-images-for-takara-tomy-transformers-mp37-artfire/38186/).

That's a couple of HK coins now, after they stopped for a while, and even gave out non-coin bonus items for a couple of items in the last year.

[DaptoDog]

My order with NY has just moved into shipping preparation. No playing games trying to work out how many months it will take to be shipped from you know who. :)

[drifand]

My order with NY has just moved into shipping preparation. No playing games trying to work out how many months it will take to be shipped from you know who. :)

nice....sigh................what a year.

[Borgeman]

Got to see one in osaka today. No pics were technically allowed but i snuck one in anyway
http://i.imgur.com/dg9j3Vt.jpg?1

[MayzaPrime]

Got to see one in osaka today. No pics were technically allowed but i snuck one in anyway
http://i.imgur.com/dg9j3Vt.jpg?1

Awesome... did you buy it?

[Borgeman]

No, i have too much money tied up both in other holiday purchases and previous orders with previouslycollectible.com

Im still in the country for another week, so things might change :p

[hYpNoS]

All I really wanna know is...are the markings decent tampos?

I can stand having him along side inferno because I prefer his rounded face, and the minor retoolings from grapple on him help even if not visible at first but the markings are my main concern.

[ZoonMaster5000]

All I really wanna know is...are the markings decent tampos?

I can stand having him along side inferno because I prefer his rounded face, and the minor retoolings from grapple on him help even if not visible at first but the markings are my main concern.

don't stress hypnos they are tampos, bit of extra chrome on this guy too so hopefully they have managed to resolve some of the rub issues people have had on previous mp's

[Trent]

Nightstick is so cool. Great little transformation and a monumental step up from Offshoot. He's the star of this set as far as I'm concerned.