MP39 is... Sunstreaker!

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Not sure about the head but it's still an instant buy.

[hYpNoS]

Looks like the hood splitting rumor may of been true, now its a buttflap.

I have no problem with this or any of it other than the head wing size and the pea shooter

[Tober]

This news suprises and pleases me greatly. :D

[ZoonMaster5000]

I was hoping for more decepticons but this is the next best thing. Yeah not sure whats going on with the head, hopefully theres an alternate head with the more pointy ear thingys.

Also lamborghini musnt have come to the party cause i dont see an insignia on the bonnet.

[griffin]

Very nice. :D

[Jellico]

:D

So... where to buy this time :p

[DaptoDog]

The drought has broken. Hallelujah!!!:D

[Raider]

It's gorgeous. So glad i waited and didnt go 3P route. Such a lack of kibble too and the alien mask is from one of my favourite eps as a kid.

[CoRDS]

those hollow legs look terrible and cheap

[Shirokaze]

I love it, where do I pre-order? :D

[Kranix]

Looks good although I would have preferred a more detailed head.

[dirge]

Finally (:

[tinyJazz]

YES.

He's perfect. No complaints. Can't wait!

[drifand]

I actually think badcube did a very good job in comparison.

Already know where I be pre ordering. Things are so simple once people fail to communicate.

[gamblor916]

It's great waking up to news like this.

[Darkness]

Woo hoo! Held off buying 3p waiting for this day. Now the wait for hlj to put up the preorder.

[Other]

So they got around the possible approval issue of his alt mode being a modded lambo and not stock by including the option of turning him turn into a stock model. Clever

[Ralph Wiggum]

Yay, finally another ark crew member! So Hound in 2018 and Mirage in 2019? ;)

Will pick this up for sure.

[Initial_G]

Very nice! wish it was Skids but very happy to get this one still :)

[DELTAprime]

I really want to transform him. The faux car parts on the chest have me intrigued.

[Sinnertwin]

Delicious.
The Moist Goes To Hollywood mask is a neat little touch along with Chip.

Sunstreaker was one of my childhood G1's, so I'm eagerly looking forward to his release.

[Ralph Wiggum]

He looks like he's got a bit of a backpack like Hot Rod, though not nearly as much.

[ampoldj]

Thank goodness it is another MP Car that it doesn't matter wherever you PO or buy it, theprice doesnt have too much difference :D

[Jazzman]

***Starts singing 'Oh Happy Day" à la Martin Lawrence in Big Momma's House*** :D

[Smint]

I have no reason to doubt this will be another hit based on the recent MP toys. Not even a big fan of him but i'll grab him.

[Tober]

Delicious.
The Moist Goes To Hollywood mask is a neat little touch along with Chip.

Sunstreaker was one of my childhood G1's, so I'm eagerly looking forward to his release.

And today's winner of the OTCA Golden Freudian Slip is... :p

[Jazzman]

I love it, where do I pre-order? :D

Actually this is a very good question for collectors who have been "locally" burned. Is there a favourite stockist that people like to use? I've been looking in the Business & Retailer Feedback section but don't really know who to try. :confused: I used to use RK but their postage is pretty expensive these days...

[Ralph Wiggum]

Actually this is a very good question for collectors who have been "locally" burned. Is there a favourite stockist that people like to use? I've been looking in the Business & Retailer Feedback section but don't really know who to try. :confused: I used to use RK but their postage is pretty expensive these days...

I'm keeping an eye open for Oh My Primus at this stage, with their flat postage of $14 from Singapore being fair.

[GoktimusPrime]

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y227/goktimusprime/avatars/meme_throwmoney_zpsa69472a8.jpg

Actually this is a very good question for collectors who have been "locally" burned. Is there a favourite stockist that people like to use? I've been looking in the Business & Retailer Feedback section but don't really know who to try. :confused: I used to use RK but their postage is pretty expensive these days...
Just go back to whoever you were using before the "Poor-form Congressionals" came along! I'm either gonna go with Amazon Japan or HLJ.

[Jazzman]

I'm keeping an eye open for Oh My Primus at this stage, with their flat postage of $14 from Singapore being fair.

I was thinking of maybe trying them next...

[Jazzman]

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y227/goktimusprime/avatars/meme_throwmoney_zpsa69472a8.jpg

Just go back to whoever you were using before the "Poor-form Congressionals" came along! I'm either gonna go with Amazon Japan or HLJ.

RK are reliable and fast, just want to try some sellers that have cheaper postage first, thanks GoktimusPrime ;)

[aching878]

Car mode is def above and beyond

https://scontent-lax3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/18582328_1572508279449869_4426089672441381378_n.jp g?oh=a01610b70229c0cfd9e12811ad16d073&oe=59B22947

[spiderken17]

Looks pretty good although the head looks a bit off. At least we have another new mould. I also need a new retailer to get it as i have only bought MPs from PC or forum members.

[Initial_G]

Car mode is def above and beyond

https://scontent-lax3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/18582328_1572508279449869_4426089672441381378_n.jp g?oh=a01610b70229c0cfd9e12811ad16d073&oe=59B22947

That's pretty cool. Definitely not required but very nice. Really hope the rear spoiler is switchable for chrome too

[DaptoDog]

Looks pretty good although the head looks a bit off. At least we have another new mould. I also need a new retailer to get it as i have only bought MPs from PC or forum members.

I'll throw Nippon-Yassan from Japan in the places to consider. I've bought many MP's from them. Ami-Ami is one I've just used for MP-36 and I was also happy. Between them and the other Japanese retailers mentioned you can't go wrong.

If you care about box condition I would mostly recommend RK and Nippon-Yasan. NY is cheaper than RK though.

[drifand]

Looks pretty good although the head looks a bit off. At least we have another new mould. I also need a new retailer to get it as i have only bought MPs from PC or forum members.

extremely easy.

Japan
HLJ
Amiami
NY
Anime Export
Hobbysearch

If you need coins and such
Hong Kong
Robotkingdom
Chimungmung

Or BBTS
most costly but still reliable.

Or
OhMyPrimus >simply pay deposit ONLY via Paypal and wait for goods shipping $14 I would think.

[Tober]

I would still recommend HLJ or Hobby Search. If something goes wrong they will try their best to sort it out. The same can't be said for Nippon-Yasan or Amiami.

The only real problem I've had with HLJ is that sometimes they are undersupplied popular items. Same goes for the others though.

[Trent]

I was hoping for more decepticons but this is the next best thing. Yeah not sure whats going on with the head, hopefully theres an alternate head with the more pointy ear thingys.

Also lamborghini musnt have come to the party cause i dont see an insignia on the bonnet.


So they got around the possible approval issue of his alt mode being a modded lambo and not stock by including the option of turning him turn into a stock model. Clever


Actually the translation on TFW says that it is a licenced Lamborghini.

[drifand]

I would still recommend HLJ or Hobby Search. If something goes wrong they will try their best to sort it out. The same can't be said for Nippon-Yasan or Amiami.

The only real problem I've had with HLJ is that sometimes they are undersupplied popular items. Same goes for the others though.

totally agreed here.

Though I must say, the high chance of an EPIC thread for any of these stores are almost ZERO percent. One reason is you purchased with PAYPAL, and they will be forced to ask you to return the goods and refund you.

[Sinnertwin]

Looks pretty good although the head looks a bit off. At least we have another new mould. I also need a new retailer to get it as i have only bought MPs from PC or forum members.

Don't forget collectors drift also.
Sydney local & a top bloke to boot

[SharkyMcShark]

On the one hand I'm impressed on a certain level at the efficiency with which they've hidden all of the actual car kibble and had it replaced with faux parts.

On the other hand my usual policy of not buying any expensive figure that makes heavy use of faux parts applies here.

[Robzy]

Fantastic. Love it.

[FatalityPitt]

Finally! I wonder how they managed to do the bonnet without it splitting.

[GoktimusPrime]

The head is accurate to the G1 cartoon sometimes. As with many G1 characters the model varied wildly between artists and episodes (hence why some MPs have variant heads). So sometimes Sunstreaker had small head-wings...
http://media-cache-ec0.pinimg.com/736x/64/da/89/64da89a5a30b413a294278000bcfe20c.jpg
http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/attachments/sunstreaker1b-jpg.27447532/
http://s21.photobucket.com/user/baroness01/media/toyblogs/Toyblog2/sunstreaker1a.jpg.html
http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/attachments/04-27-sunstreaker-jpg.27447533/
And other times they'd be huge...
http://tfwiki.net/mediawiki/images2/2/2c/RollForIt_Sunstreaker_Chip.jpg
http://tfwiki.net/mediawiki/images2/0/09/MMP1_Sunstreaker_rails.jpg
And every size in between...
http://tfwiki.net/mediawiki/images2/3/38/TheCore_Sunstreaker_planting_dominator_disc.jpg
http://tfwiki.net/mediawiki/images2/f/f6/DinobotIsland2_Sunstreaker_carrying_mammoth.jpg
http://tfwiki.net/mediawiki/images2/d/d5/TFTM_Sunstreaker_hereandthere.jpg

Sunstreaker never really had much consistency with size or even style of the headwings. I suspect that they went with the smaller ones because:
1/ It's accurate to the animation bible's model, and...
2/ It may be easier from an engineering/design POV (i.e. tucking/concealing a smaller head in vehicle mode).

Actually the translation on TFW says that it is a licenced Lamborghini.
I had a quick glance at the text and didn't notice anything about the licensing, but I suspect you're right. :)

Finally! I wonder how they managed to do the bonnet without it splitting.
The bonnet panel appears to sit on the lower lumbar/backside of the robot.

[Jazzman]

Goodbye Tigertrack, hello Sunstreaker!!!

[MayzaPrime]

I woke up and this was all over my Insta and Twitter... Very nice to wake up to :D

Sunstreaker and Sideswipe are my favourite, I am glad for Sideswipe to finally get his brother.

That alt mode is almost Alternator worthy :eek:

[Civic Bossman]

Im not entirely sold on this compared to what I've seen of Badcube Sunsurge. I will pick it up though, and hey it might even get to me before Sunsurge does from you-know-where!

[drifand]

Im not entirely sold on this compared to what I've seen of Badcube Sunsurge. I will pick it up though, and hey it might even get to me before Sunsurge does from you-know-where!

Badcude has advised that the reissue was done and dusted quite sometime back so it looks like we are taking a ride.

[Initial_G]

I think it's pretty cool with the option to have different butts :P

http://i920.photobucket.com/albums/ad48/SparkExtractor/MP%20Collection/Sunstreaker%2008_zps3fjlooix.jpg

Would be nice if there could be a chrome / silver spoiler too

[Ode to a Grasshopper]

Goodbye Tigertrack, hello Sunstreaker!!!If you keep Tigertrack and get a red Sunstreaker redeco - you know they'll do one eventually, possibly/probably a police deco as well - then you'd have the purportedly planned (http://tfwiki.net/wiki/Sideswipe_(G1)#Notes) versions as well.

Anyway, for my part I'm quite happy with my CHUG Sideswipe/Sunstreaker combo, but I'd be interested in getting/repurposing it if they do it in red. Apparently the red Diaclone pre-Sunstreaker was the first transforming robot-to-car toy ever designed (http://tfwiki.net/wiki/Sunstreaker_(G1)/toys#Notes) so I'd quite like an homage to that for the Odieverse.

On a different note, what do people think are the chances of that dinky little gun he has being able to mimic the missiles/gun-hand thing from the G1 toy? It looks pretty similar to G1 Sunstreaker's hand-missile-blaster thingies, and depending on the transformation there could be a way of attaching it to his wrists. It seems like the kind of throwback/homage-y option TakaraTomy often likes to include in MPs IMO...

[Megatran]

I'm gonna pass

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.... out. :cool:

[Paulbot]

If you keep Tigertrack and get a red Sunstreaker redeco - you know they'll do one eventually, possibly/probably a police deco as well - then you'd have the purportedly planned (http://tfwiki.net/wiki/Sideswipe_(G1)#Notes) versions as well.

Anyway, for my part I'm quite happy with my CHUG Sideswipe/Sunstreaker combo, but I'd be interested in getting/repurposing it if they do it in red. Apparently the red Diaclone pre-Sunstreaker was the first transforming robot-to-car toy ever designed (http://tfwiki.net/wiki/Sunstreaker_(G1)/toys#Notes) so I'd quite like an homage to that for the Odieverse.

On a different note, what do people think are the chances of that dinky little gun he has being able to mimic the missiles/gun-hand thing from the G1 toy? It looks pretty similar to G1 Sunstreaker's hand-missile-blaster thingies, and depending on the transformation there could be a way of attaching it to his wrists. It seems like the kind of throwback/homage-y option TakaraTomy often likes to include in MPs IMO...

I didn't notice the missile was missing - hopefully they do find a way to put one in despite it not being "show accurate" given the other toy/show accessories previous releases have been getting.

I think a red Sunstreaker Spin-Out will happen, even if they don't use the name "Spin-Out". I wondered if they make it a "her" but they've already done one Red Diaclone version as female transformer so that'd be a bit repetitive.

I suspect the Police Deco will get a run too but maybe as an exclusive.

[doublespy]

I like the cartoon accuracy they are going for in the new MP trend, but I imagine he'd look a bit out of place next to his brother, especially the head sculpt.

Ah what the heck Takara bring on MP 3.0 and I'd still buy them all:p

[CHILENO20]

I think a red Sunstreaker Spin-Out will happen, even if they don't use the name "Spin-Out". I wondered if they make it a "her" but they've already done one Red Diaclone version as female transformer so that'd be a bit repetitive.

I suspect the Police Deco will get a run too but maybe as an exclusive.

Now those I'm gonna get :D

[philby]

wow looks great! and colour prototype im guessing means it is fairly far into the process?

[BigTransformerTrev]

The only thing I don't like is the yellow spoiler. In the cartoon it was silver like the G1 toy. An odd oversight considering how well the MP series usually does at replicating their animated look.

[drifand]

Might be due to Lamborghini decision lol.

[GoktimusPrime]

An odd oversight considering how well the MP series usually does at replicating their animated look.
I suspect that it might be a stipulation by Lamborghini as part of their licensing agreement. I believe this is why the bonnet forms a big flap behind the lower back/buttocks as I've heard that Lamborghini didn't want the bonnet to split. I wonder if TakaraTOMY would be able to circumvent this by including chrome stickers to be applied to the spoiler (similar to how they circumvented the Red Cross trademark with their stickers for MP Ratchet). :confused: <shrugs>

[Tober]

We could well get a chrome spoiler as an optional accessory or exclusive bonus.

The Little Toy Company said they will be looking at stocking the Takara MP line going forward (as well as additional unlicensed lines).

[DELTAprime]

God dammit HLJ, please put up your preorder for him. I MUST HAZ!!!:p

[canofwhoopass_87]

The only thing I don't like is the yellow spoiler. In the cartoon it was silver like the G1 toy. An odd oversight considering how well the MP series usually does at replicating their animated look.

Agree 100%. The car mode just doesn't feel G1 enough to me, really needs the chrome and black spoiler

[Lord_Zed]

Cool, it looks like they just copied the 3rd party Badcube design (with the fake chest even) and tweaked it for greater toon accuracy.

I will definitely get this as I've really been a fan of Takara's latest engineering on the MP's. However I also have a 3rd party version toy and no regrets about having both, quite frankly in bot mode the 3rd party toy is going to fit in far better with the pre-Ironhide MP cars than this guy will.

[Magnus]

The yellow spoiler is most likely a Lamborghini thing. Countach spoilers are typically the body colour.

I like the option of making the car a stock LP500S - it looks good, and having Sunstreaker displayed this way next to Sideswipe emphasises their 'twin' nature, even if he never appeared this way in the cartoon.

The TFW2005 article has a fifth picture (http://news.tfw2005.com/2017/05/22/official-masterpiece-sunstreaker-revealed-339328) that shows Sunstreaker's pistol stowed in his leg.

Lamborghini supposedly not wanting the bonnet to split strikes me as kind of odd - was that really speculated as a reason for the delay in giving Sunstreaker the Masterpiece treatment? Takara could easily engineer the bonnet to be asymmetrical so that the Lamborghini badge isn't split if that was what they were concerned about. I think that having the middle of the bonnet separate from the sides and fold away in this instance probably helps to prevent Sunstreaker having comically wide feet.

[SharkyMcShark]

The yellow spoiler is most likely a Lamborghini thing. Countach spoilers are typically the body colour.

I like the option of making the car a stock LP500S - it looks good, and having Sunstreaker displayed this way next to Sideswipe emphasises their 'twin' nature, even if he never appeared this way in the cartoon.

The TFW2005 article has a fifth picture (http://news.tfw2005.com/2017/05/22/official-masterpiece-sunstreaker-revealed-339328) that shows Sunstreaker's pistol stowed in his leg.

Lamborghini supposedly not wanting the bonnet to split strikes me as kind of odd - was that really speculated as a reason for the delay in giving Sunstreaker the Masterpiece treatment? Takara could easily engineer the bonnet to be asymmetrical so that the Lamborghini badge isn't split if that was what they were concerned about. I think that having the middle of the bonnet separate from the sides and fold away in this instance probably helps to prevent Sunstreaker having comically wide feet.


I have a vague recollection of Chevrolet expressing similar issues with Alt Tracks, delaying the release thereof.

[hYpNoS]

I think it's pretty cool with the option to have different butts :P

http://i920.photobucket.com/albums/ad48/SparkExtractor/MP%20Collection/Sunstreaker%2008_zps3fjlooix.jpg

Would be nice if there could be a chrome / silver spoiler too

Are the tailights an optional part?

I'd prefer them to remain on for the entire time with the super charger applied AND even when transformed, unless they're there just to retain license...

[FatalityPitt]

More pics. He even has interchangeable faces :)

https://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/clearer-scans-of-mp39-sunstreaker/38195/

[Tober]

From TFW2005 (http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/threads/mp-39-masterpiece-sunstreaker.1109135/)


MP-39 Sunstreaker

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http://i920.photobucket.com/albums/ad48/SparkExtractor/MP%20Collection/Sunstreaker%2007_zpstzgywsw4.jpg ('http://s920.photobucket.com/user/SparkExtractor/media/MP%20Collection/Sunstreaker%2007_zpstzgywsw4.jpg.html')

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Edit: Via post #357 @Emperor Bruticus IV

I (Emperor Bruticus IV) Skimmed through the translation of the text which to paraphrase says:

> Sunstreaker was one of the original characters who played an integral part of the cast.
He has an electronic propulsion engine connected making him unique. Sunstreakers narcism and hatred for humans in the comics is mentioned.
"The G1 version toy becomes a long awaited masterpiece"
A release that domestically was only put out as a box set despite his countless appearances:
* Heroic Decepticon: Takara Transformers VSZ: Sunstreaker & Skids versus Buzzsaw Giftset ('http://heroicdecepticon.blogspot.co.uk/2017/04/takara-transformers-vsz-sunstreaker.html') *
Putting to rest the talk about him being a unique car in the cartoon yet a real world car, we have given him 2 car models;
The engine can be exposed or hidden.
I believe the pre-orders will be in Early June.

> "Chip Chase is the only human Sunstreaker liked, you can replicate the scene from 'Megatron's return' placing him on the shoulder.
We feel there were many fans out there waiting for a Chip Chase.

> "Sunstreaker can balance on one leg to reproduce the scenes in 'Hoist goes to Hollywood' strange mask included.

> "Sunstreaker has a real car licensed Lamborghini Countach LP 500 S mode. His electronic propulsion engine is concealed underneath the engine bay cover, the rear combination taillights can also be transformed into a more cartoon accurate version giving two choices.

> "Sunstreaker comes with two types of Electron pulse gun, one large - one small. The smaller gun can be stored in the main body within the left leg of the robot mode and underneath the underside of the engine bay in vehicle mode.

So pre-orders expected to go up in a few weeks.

[aching878]

From TFW2005 (http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/threads/mp-39-masterpiece-sunstreaker.1109135/)



So pre-orders expected to go up in a few weeks.

It actually mentions it the article early June is tentative date for when the reveal announcement of price & when it's on sale

Oppose to preorder opens in early June

[GoktimusPrime]

Agree 100%. The car mode just doesn't feel G1 enough to me, really needs the chrome and black spoiler
The black struts are there, it's just that the spoiler is yellow. And as Magnus and I have both mentioned before, it's likely to do with a condition of licensing with Lamborghini. The clear scans provided in the link by FatalityPitt confirms that this toy does have a licensed vehicle mode.

The trademarks copyrights and design rights in and associated with Lamborghini, Lamborghini with Bull and Shield Device, are used under licence from Automobili Lamborghini S.p.A.

I have a vague recollection of Chevrolet expressing similar issues with Alt Tracks, delaying the release thereof.
Takara were initially only able to obtain rights for that vehicle for Tracks in yellow as the vehicle wasn't available in blue. Hasbro later obtained the rights to release it in blue for Alternators, then Takara later released blue BT Tracks.

Are the tailights an optional part?

I'd prefer them to remain on for the entire time with the super charger applied AND even when transformed, unless they're there just to retain licence...
The taillights appear to be a permanent fixture which are covered up in the "Super Tuning" variant transformation.
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y227/goktimusprime/Transformers/Masterpiece%20Sunstreaker/mp_sunstreaker00a_zpsudzljaob.jpg

[bowspearer]

SHUT UP AND TAKE MY MONEY!!!!!!!!!!!

[bowspearer]

I didn't notice the missile was missing - hopefully they do find a way to put one in despite it not being "show accurate" given the other toy/show accessories previous releases have been getting.

What do you mean it isn't show accurate: https://youtu.be/A1NO_CE268Y?t=6m47s

[1AZRAEL1]

And people thought it the MP line was coming to an end because Megs was the last one to be announced in a while. Just have to be patient, more are coming woohooo

[Tober]

It actually mentions it the article early June is tentative date for when the reveal announcement of price & when it's on sale

Oppose to preorder opens in early June

Okay, thanks. That's when the Tokyo Toy Show will be on. Hopefully we get more MP Dinobot progress as well.

[klystron]

As a non-Masterpiece collector, I must say I'm pretty damn keen on this!

[DELTAprime]

In addition to the obvious red pre-Transformers repaint I bet at some point we get a toy accurate head. I actually think of the wings on his toy head when I picture him in my mind, not the cartoon head wings.

Also for people that are worried about the yellow rear wing, I'm sure reprolabels will make a chrome sticker you can slap on.

It wouldn't surprise me at all if the reason Sunstreaker has a stock Countach mode is just to satisfy the terms of the Lamborghini licence.

[Paulbot]

What do you mean it isn't show accurate: https://youtu.be/A1NO_CE268Y?t=6m47s

It's funny, if there was an MP Brawn I would insist it had the drill because of that scene, but that Sunstreaker fired a missile in the same part hasn't stayed in my memory banks. I guess because it's not on the animation model I thought it was totally neglected and I think of missile hand being the toy's thing because of the box art (and its reuse).

[Magnus]

The black struts are there, it's just that the spoiler is yellow. And as Magnus and I have both mentioned before, it's likely to do with a condition of licensing with Lamborghini. The clear scans provided in the link by FatalityPitt confirms that this toy does have a licensed vehicle mode.

The trademarks copyrights and design rights in and associated with Lamborghini, Lamborghini with Bull and Shield Device, are used under licence from Automobili Lamborghini S.p.A.


Lamborghini's influence is confirmed in a translation of the design team interview page: (http://news.tfw2005.com/2017/05/23/takara-mp-39-masterpiece-clear-pictures-designer-team-interview-translation-339374#more-339374)


With the development of this Masterpiece, Lamborghini was very vocal in the lead for alt mode design cues, which is the opposite way to tackle a design such as Sunstreaker, however, we have a relationship where were able to add alt mode styling, gimmicks, and a cartoon likeness.

There was also a desire to maintain that accuracy to the original Countach because MP Sideswipe also appealed to car enthusiasts:


The popularity of MP 12 Lambor was a success amongst not only Transformers fans but also car enthusiasts. We decided we could not completely ignore the desires and wishes of the car enthusiasts.

I wanted to present Sunstreaker as a product that Countach fans would recognize while taking advantage of his animation styling.

As I posted before, I'm glad they took this approach.


The taillights appear to be a permanent fixture which are covered up in the "Super Tuning" variant transformation.

Yes, the toy was designed as capable of appearing as both stock and modded Countach without adding parts:


I tried to reproduce both the animation & real car alt mode design in a way were the transformation is incorporated instead of making him partsform.

Its a situation providing the best of both worlds, we even made the doors open.

I'm not particularly attached to or a big fan of the Sunstreaker character, but this figure looks too interesting to pass up.

[Samtron]

I was wondering why all of sudden used Badcube SunSurges were popping up for sale around the place, now I know, lol :D

[GoktimusPrime]

Hasbro needs to release this with a PVC figurine of Bob. ;)

[Smint]

I'm not particularly attached to or a big fan of the Sunstreaker character, but this figure looks too interesting to pass up.

Agreed. That interview sealed the deal for me. The thought that's gone into it from both TT and Lamborghini is appreciated.

[Ark-Ivor]

Hasbro needs to release this with a PVC figurine of Bob. ;)

Yes, we need Bob... and while we're at it how about a Hunter O'Nion Headmaster and a Sunstreaker scale Wheelchair, oh wait, lets leave them to a very-easy Generations Titan Wars retool of Combiner Wars Sunstreaker - not that Hasbro'll ever do that :(.

Do any of the pics indicate if MP Sunstreaker has that nice little anti-Laserbeak gun (from MtMtE pt1) hiding between his air-scoops, or maybe a way to mount his pistol or Rifle in that spot?

[doublespy]

Can't say I like the recent trend of TT not revealing the designers' names in these interviews. With the quality of their recent MP output, I wanna know who was responsible for these awesome figures.

[ampoldj]

I will definitely vote him as the best MP of the year as opposed to Megatron which I don't feel optimistic that i will have anytime this year :D (unless they reveal a big surprise at the end of the year)

[Ode to a Grasshopper]

Do any of the pics indicate if MP Sunstreaker has that nice little anti-Laserbeak gun (from MtMtE pt1) hiding between his air-scoops, or maybe a way to mount his pistol or Rifle in that spot?It's a bit hard to tell, but it looks like it does. There's a flap at the rear of the cartoon-accurate supercharger section that looks like the gun, but it could just be a flap. From the way it's emphasised though, it's probably the gun.

[GoktimusPrime]

Do any of the pics indicate if MP Sunstreaker has that nice little anti-Laserbeak gun (from MtMtE pt1) hiding between his air-scoops, or maybe a way to mount his pistol or Rifle in that spot?
The text says that it's to mount his pistol to recreate the scene where Sunstreaker shoots in vehicle mode in MTMTE Pt2. (known as "The Secret of the Ruby Crystals" in Japan)

[DELTAprime]

Yes, we need Bob... and while we're at it how about a Hunter O'Nion Headmaster

Sorry, who is Bob?

Anyway I wouldn't mind getting a Hunter, Verity and the other guy who's name I can't think of, but I think we are a long way off from IDW MPs.

[Sinnertwin]

Sorry, who is Bob?

Streaker's pet insecticon.

[DELTAprime]

Streaker's pet insecticon.

I take it that's from the last couple of years of IDW? I checked out after the Dark Cybertron series.

[Ark-Ivor]

I take it that's from the last couple of years of IDW? I checked out after the Dark Cybertron series.

Jimmy Pink's the other bloke, and Bob's from the stories after All Hail Megatron, while the other were before it, a few more than a couple of years ago - time flies when you're waiting on the next issue.


The text says that it's to mount his pistol to recreate the scene where Sunstreaker shoots in vehicle mode in MTMTE Pt2. (known as "The Secret of the Ruby Crystals" in Japan)

Could have sworn it was in part one, ah well, I haven't watched them in the last ten years, memory slippage was to be expected.

[Lord_Zed]

I don't think Bob would fit in with the new 'totally toon' MP style, he'd work better with the CHUG toy.

While I do like the latest MP's but with their simplistic and featureless robot designs advanced articulation aside they look like they stepped right out of the 80's.

[DaptoDog]

BBTS has just put it up for pre-order for US$119.99! WHAT THE??? :eek:

[Other]

Don't be so shocked, BBTS always marks TT releases up like that

[Sinnertwin]

BBTS has just put it up for pre-order for US$119.99! WHAT THE??? :eek:

how many you ordering? :p

[DELTAprime]

I am kinda expecting Sunstreaker to come in higher than the previous cars. Takara seem to have done more gimmicks than they've done on any other MP car mould.

[DaptoDog]

how many you ordering? :p

Haha that would seriously make me question the whole buying doubles thing. But I'll be optimistic and assume this is just the old BBTS placeholder pricing. Will take a week or two before we see the Japanese pricing I imagine.

[Jellico]

Haha that would seriously make me question the whole buying doubles thing. But I'll be optimistic and assume this is just the old BBTS placeholder pricing. Will take a week or two before we see the Japanese pricing I imagine.
There is always them that shalt not be named ;)

[GoktimusPrime]

Sorry, who is Bob?
http://tfwiki.net/wiki/Bob_(IDW)

I don't think Bob would fit in with the new 'totally toon' MP style, he'd work better with the CHUG toy.
Eh, it's not like IDW have always had a uniform style guide. :p I like Ark-Ivor's idea of a Titans Return Sunstreaker with Hunter as the Headmaster unit. A Bob figurine might suit that figure quite well. :D I dare say that they could get away with redecoing TR Brainstorm to make it. Only problem is that the yellows would suck, cos Hasbro often struggles (http://www.bwtf.com/toyreview-images/armada/hotshot/oncard.jpg) with (http://www.parrygamepreserve.com/images/transformers/animated/deluxe/bumblebee1_M.jpg) yellows (https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/91Hx%2Br6gXAL._SY550_.jpg). :rolleyes:

[drifand]

BBTS has just put it up for pre-order for US$119.99! WHAT THE??? :eek:

Yeah you can wait for thou shall not be named if you want cheap price lol.
Wait for anime export for best gauge.

[FatalityPitt]

I don't buy many Masterpieces. I only have 6. But I'll most probably buy the white police car version of Sunstreaker - It'd look cool next to my Prowl and Red Alert.. Assuming Takara makes it of course.

[Deonasis]

Very happy with this news. 2 near identical cars becoming totally different bots is a very cool thing. :cool:

[Ark-Ivor]

I don't think Bob would fit in with the new 'totally toon' MP style, he'd work better with the CHUG toy.

While I do like the latest MP's but with their simplistic and featureless robot designs advanced articulation aside they look like they stepped right out of the 80's.

:p I was kinda being sarcastic about doing the whole Bob, Wheelchair & Headmaster thing to MP Sunstreaker, which is why I said it should be a retooled Combiner Wars Sunstreaker (replace the neck part with a New Titans Master compatible section and so they don't have to do too much to retool him, because you know, it's Hasbro, just modify the guns to sit an Onion boy retool in, it'd work).

With opening doors, bonnet, pop-up headlights, optional super-tuning components, anti-laserbeak laser gun, evil space robot mask, the ability to stablely stand on one-leg, hold his gun with both hands, and all in a sculpt no bigger than Sideswipes - The only things he's missing are his hand-replacement missiles and a toy accurate helment, and being TakTom, what's the bet Spin-Out'll be getting those. :D

I wonder if MP Sunstreaker can use Chips wheelchair as a rollerskate, hmmm... :p

[BigTransformerTrev]

BBTS has just put it up for pre-order for US$119.99! WHAT THE??? :eek:


God dammit HLJ, please put up your preorder for him. I MUST HAZ!!!:p

I've preordered with BBTS as a safety net and will cancel as soon as I can get an order in with HLJ

[bowspearer]

BBTS has just put it up for pre-order for US$119.99! WHAT THE??? :eek:

Probably basing it on how much Inferno and Ironhide have been without realising that it'll wind up being more around the "Sideswipe" price point.

[drifand]

Probably basing it on how much Inferno and Ironhide have been without realising that it'll wind up being more around the "Sideswipe" price point.

I think Tracks price point minimum.

[Sinnertwin]

Haha that would seriously make me question the whole buying doubles thing. But I'll be optimistic and assume this is just the old BBTS placeholder pricing. Will take a week or two before we see the Japanese pricing I imagine.

http://www.thechosenprime.com/MP39Sunstreaker
Another US site, another $120 price tag. :(

[Lord_Zed]

I don't think we will be getting Sunstreaker for the same price as his car brother, that was a few years ago and things have changed.

Recent Mp's may have upped their game in engineering stakes, but they have also upped their prices.

No longer if official the more affordable option.

[Tober]

The MP designers create and modify their bots based on what sales think that the market will tolerate. There is a common trend to inflate prices based on cheap accessories.

Sunstreaker appears to have a lot more parts than the other cars as well as a yellow deco which is a difficult color to match across materials. The more paint apps, materials and gang molds the higher the production cost.

I would expect it to be around 8 - 10, 000 jpy depending on how much paint they use.

[GoktimusPrime]

MP Lambor didn't have the same level of features that Sunstreaker has - e.g. transformable rear, number of bonus accessories etc. I would expect it to be around the 7500~8000JPY range as that's how much MP Tracks and Hot Rod were.

[DarkHyren]

I'm liking what I see so far. Personally this is better then Badcubes attempt at Sunstreaker, it wasnt bad really but not great imo which is probably why I never got it, that and the hope that TT would eventually be able to release him. Now the wait for a good price from a reliable seller begins

[VGMStudios]

Allah damn it i hope preorders go up soon. Hos brother needs him lol.

[drifand]

I'm liking what I see so far. Personally this is better then Badcubes attempt at Sunstreaker, it wasnt bad really but not great imo which is probably why I never got it, that and the hope that TT would eventually be able to release him. Now the wait for a good price from a reliable seller begins

I actually think Badcube did rather well.
In fact there are both likes and dislikes for me with MP-39 and Sunsurge.
Without having both on hand thanks to wait forever I would actually give them a draw.

[kup]

I had a feeling this was an eventuality. Just took them so long to do it, probably too many lambos at the start of the line.

[DarkHyren]

I actually think Badcube did rather wellOh don't get me wrong I dont hate badcubes version, I was considering getting one myself for a while there but something was putting me off. Now that I've seen the official one it was probably that the BC one is more toy based while the TT one is more toon based, which is more what I wanted ;)

[Jazzman]

I had a feeling this was an eventuality. Just took them so long to do it, probably too many lambos at the start of the line.

I wonder who'll be the next G1 masterpiece? :confused: My money is on either Hound or Mirage :D

[Jellico]

With the 10% off on Ebay today I thought I would take a look for Sunstreaker. Found one :) Still too much.

[Thurmus]

I wonder who'll be the next G1 masterpiece? :confused: My money is on either Hound or Mirage :D

I think Jazz. They have worked with Porsche before on the VW licensing.

[Jazzman]

I think Jazz. They have worked with Porsche before on the VW licensing.

True... ok, bets are on. :D

[philby]

I think Jazz. They have worked with Porsche before on the VW licensing.

Optibotimus on FB had an image suggesting he knows something about mp jazz in the works but it is one that has been or is easily photoshopped.

[Jazzman]

Optibotimus on FB had an image suggesting he knows something about mp jazz in the works but it is one that has been or is easily photoshopped.

Either way... no complaints from me ;)

[DELTAprime]

Optibotimus on FB had an image suggesting he knows something about mp jazz in the works but it is one that has been or is easily photoshopped.

It is a photoshop, the original image doesn't say anything about Transformers at all.

https://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/debunked-no-takara-tomy-masterpiece-jazz-yet/38228/

[drifand]

very likely Hoist and Trailbreaker, they will not give Jazz like a thump card so quick.

[Darkness]

I wonder who'll be the next G1 masterpiece? :confused: My money is on either Hound or Mirage :D

I'm hoping hoist and Trailbreaker. Value for money mould for takara and will save me buying ft version of trailbreaker and waiting for their hoist

[Initial_G]

please please please next MP be Skids

[High_Q]

please please please next MP be Skids

I agree, but i'm curious whether Takara will use a licensed Honda or the Sunbow altmode. I am hoping for licensed altmode with optional clip-on bonnet for those wanting animation accuracy.

[GoktimusPrime]

I agree, but i'm curious whether Takara will use a licensed Honda or the Sunbow altmode. I am hoping for licensed altmode with optional clip-on bonnet for those wanting animation accuracy.
I'd say that they would go for this option as it's what they've done with all previous MP Cars. :) (except Hot Rod for obvious reasons ;))

[bowspearer]

I wonder who'll be the next G1 masterpiece? :confused: My money is on either Hound or Mirage :D

From the translated interview:


Beast Wars & G1 are being released alternately since both parties are in different purchasing demographics seperated by age and so on. The release pattern has been thanks to you. We have managed to capture the age that was playing at the time of the show being broadcast and would like to keep the fever of waiting away by releasing more Beast Wars.
I want to distinguish between the 4x4 designs of Hoist and Trailbreaker in the meantime for the G1 fans, which will be troublesome.
I think Megatron and now Sunstreaker really suprised the fans & designers even!
I hope that Hoist can be realised with a few of these suprises. Alot of the masterpiece cars have come together.
We arranged the successive Masterpieces side by side the other day at a festival and they were very popular.

Judging by what's said, I'd be inclined to guess the release schedule is as follows:

MP-39 Sunstreaker
MP-40 Dinobot
MP-41 Hoist
MP-42 Tigatron (should be relatively easy to do using Cheetor as a base mould)
MP-43 Trailbreaker

[Sinnertwin]

http://i.imgur.com/kFQgAYq.jpg

December release
$145, give or take a few bucks, preorder discounts etc

[Lord_Zed]

Ouch, that Sunstreaker price! My unofficial one was waaay cheaper.


I'd say that they would go for this option as it's what they've done with all previous MP Cars. :) (except Hot Rod for obvious reasons ;))

Hotrod feels like the odd MP out these days.

I'm surprised they haven't tried making more of Hotrods movie pals. Seems like MP Kup, and Blur would be license free and relatively popular.

[MEEEGGGAAATTTRRROOONNN!!!]

Preorder up at RK:

http://www.robotkingdom.com/tftrmp39.html

US$89.90 (plus confirmation of the 12000 yen RRP in the body text).

[ampoldj]

http://i.imgur.com/kFQgAYq.jpg

December release
$145, give or take a few bucks, preorder discounts etc

So may be it will come with a bigger box same with Ironhide or inferno with that price :eek:

[GoktimusPrime]

Bloody hell that's expensive! :eek: Ratchethide and Grapperno were understandable as they were physically larger toys. It'll be interesting to see what justifies this price point.

[aching878]

Bloody hell that's expensive! :eek: Ratchethide and Grapperno were understandable as they were physically larger toys. It'll be interesting to see what justifies this price point.

the flipping doors and light :-p

The extra parts to make it to be able to have a real world like alt and a more toon like alt.

part count wise from a visual standpoint it already does look to have more than the old lambor car bots.

also they love your money and fans has been seen happy to pay :-) ;)

[drifand]

the flipping doors and light :-p

The extra parts to make it to be able to have a real world like alt and a more toon like alt.

part count wise from a visual standpoint it already does look to have more than the old lambor car bots.

also they love your money and fans has been seen happy to pay :-) ;)

I am going to agree.
Sadly, if you were not one of those who have been pissed off with the quality of MPs, you won't care and you will buy.

I mean even Megatron at RRP was really an eye opener.

And if you have Badcube's Sunserge, you really have to wonder how TT charges so high. But most will just say they paid for licensing etc.... which is true.

[Sinnertwin]

Lots of badcubes going cheap though :p

[drifand]

Lots of badcubes going cheap though :p

yup but thats because we have an official product now, just like Xtransbot Apollyon.

But hey, lets not stray away with it.

But yes 12,000jpy for this is a bit high but I think TT justify it.

[doublespy]

That is quite expensive for an MP car. I'd say some of that budget was spent on extra articulation, which I'm glad to see as a direction going forward.

Oh the early pics of Tokyo Toy Show are out and he has chromed spoiler.

[MEEEGGGAAATTTRRROOONNN!!!]

Pics from the Tokyo Toy Show (https://mobile.twitter.com/amiamihobbynews/status/870110806905561089):

http://i.imgur.com/gE0ZI7c.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/SmqcJNm.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/G0KUSMS.jpg

[DaptoDog]

That is quite expensive for an MP car. I'd say some of that budget was spent on extra articulation, which I'm glad to see as a direction going forward.

Oh the early pics of Tokyo Toy Show are out and he has chromed spoiler.

Crisis averted. He looks sensational. What's changed on MP-12+ from the original?

[DarkHyren]

Crisis averted. He looks sensational. What's changed on MP-12+ from the original?Seems to be just some white paint on places that was silver/grey before and a few extra pile drivers

[Sinnertwin]

Soooooo gooooooood
*drool *

[DaptoDog]

Seems to be just some white paint on places that was silver/grey before and a few extra pile drivers

Even for a completist I'm not sure if it's enough of an upgrade to bother. Certainly not doubles worthy. :p

[Sinnertwin]

Even for a completist I'm not sure if it's enough of an upgrade to bother. Certainly not doubles worthy. :p

Ahhh, but then it would niggle at you

12 plus
12 pluus
12 pluuuusss

[drifand]

Yay on chrome spoiler for Sunstreaker.

[Ralph Wiggum]

He looks like great! Looking forward to a splash of bright yellow on the shelf.

[Ode to a Grasshopper]

That looks very nice indeed.

Though the more I see of Sideswipe and Sunstreaker together the more I wish Hasbro hadn't mixed up their colours/toys back in the G1 days. Their personalities suit the other brother's mold so much better IMO.

[Initial_G]

Definitely digging the chrome spoiler on Sunstreak

[Smint]

He has a wrist tilt! How many MP's so far have a wrist tilt. Zero i think.

[DarkHyren]

Liking Sunstreaker more and more, pictures really making him look great

[Ralph Wiggum]

Now the question of whether to display in bot or vehicle mode...


....And don't say buy two of them :D

[MEEEGGGAAATTTRRROOONNN!!!]

Now the question of whether to display in bot or vehicle mode...


....And don't say buy two of them :D

You're gonna need three -- one for bot, one for 'toon vehicle mode and one for real world vehicle mode...

[Borgeman]

You're gonna need three -- one for bot, one for 'toon vehicle mode and one for real world vehicle mode...


Thats what the eventual repaints are for!

[MEEEGGGAAATTTRRROOONNN!!!]

Preorder up at Collectors Drift -- AU$130:

http://www.collectorsdrift.com.au/Takara-MP-39-Masterpiece-Sunstreaker-PRE-ORDER_p_178.html

[Magnus]

No indication based on that display, but hopefully the spoiler has swappable parts, because I actually prefer the body-coloured spoiler.

[spiderken17]

Preorder up at Collectors Drift -- AU$130:

http://www.collectorsdrift.com.au/Takara-MP-39-Masterpiece-Sunstreaker-PRE-ORDER_p_178.html

I reckon I will give him a go for Sunstreaker. Its a good price and he is an Aussie seller and I have actually met him so I feel ok about it.

[MEEEGGGAAATTTRRROOONNN!!!]

I reckon I will give him a go for Sunstreaker. Its a good price and he is an Aussie seller and I have actually met him so I feel ok about it.

I emailed him and he got back to me in under 10 minutes so if I do end up getting MP-39, he's definitely the frontrunner!

[MEEEGGGAAATTTRRROOONNN!!!]

Some better quality pics (https://twitter.com/wotakufighter/status/870112866136866816):

http://i.imgur.com/Z20gAH9.jpg?1
http://i.imgur.com/SpWdVIe.jpg?1

[dirge]

I like how they're imitating Sideswipe's shoulders. I was hoping for the red patches (even if they make no damn sense), but that's a great choice!

[GoktimusPrime]

Sunstreaker never had red shoulders in the G1 cartoon and they're going for slavish 'toon accuracy. Although it's within the realms of possibility of including stickers for it. If TakaraTOMY don't do it then I wouldn't be surprised if Reprolabels did.

No indication based on that display, but hopefully the spoiler has swappable parts, because I actually prefer the body-coloured spoiler.
I reckon that this will be the case. I prefer the chrome spoiler, but I think it'll come with both, similar to how Grappferno comes with the chrome and unchromed grills.

[griffin]

It looks so pretty...

I think that the depth of the front-to-back (chest-to-backpack) is going to be a point of criticism when collectors get it in-hand, as 2D photos hide that depth a little... and Sideswipe didn't have a backpack or a fake chest - both of which are adding to the bulk of Sunstreaker.

[hYpNoS]

Odd, I see an indent for the lambo-badge but nothing is on it, and what's the deal with the spoiler, is it a sticker, because there...doesn't seem to be another one nearby.

They shown the other accessories and yet no yellow spoiler.

[Ralph Wiggum]

Just preordered mine at Oh My Primus ($SGD 139). Including shipping it worked out around $150 which is around the middle tier in terms of pricing methinks. But I only have to put down a $20 deposit which is a big plus for me.

[GoktimusPrime]

It looks so pretty...

I think that the depth of the front-to-back (chest-to-backpack) is going to be a point of criticism when collectors get it in-hand, as 2D photos hide that depth a little... and Sideswipe didn't have a backpack or a fake chest - both of which are adding to the bulk of Sunstreaker.
Yeah, but MP Lambor was never designed to be so slavishly cartoon-accurate. He has a massively bulked out chest compared to the cartoon design. Having all these cheats (and I suspect that this is what's contributed to boosting the cost of the toy) is what we pay to have such high level screen-likeness.

[Magnus]

Odd, I see an indent for the lambo-badge but nothing is on it, and what's the deal with the spoiler, is it a sticker, because there...doesn't seem to be another one nearby.

They shown the other accessories and yet no yellow spoiler.

That's what worries me. The support struts are also chromed, and there are no visible seams or edges for stickers.

[Lord_Zed]

Yeah, but MP Lambor was never designed to be so slavishly cartoon-accurate. He has a massively bulked out chest compared to the cartoon design. Having all these cheats (and I suspect that this is what's contributed to boosting the cost of the toy) is what we pay to have such high level screen-likeness.

I don't think that's an excuse as pretty much every MP car released since Bumblebee has pushed the price up, while meanwhile basic toys are looking cheaper and cheaper made.

Alas it appears to be the time we live in.

[BigTransformerTrev]

I'm just glad to see pics with Sunstreaker having a silver spoiler surface.

I've got my preorder in with BBTS - still checking daily with HLJ to see when their preorders come up.

[Starscream77]

Preorder up at Collectors Drift -- AU$130:

http://www.collectorsdrift.com.au/Takara-MP-39-Masterpiece-Sunstreaker-PRE-ORDER_p_178.html

Great price from a great seller
#supportoneofourown

[Civic Bossman]

Does Collector's Drift require upfront payment or just a deposit?

[MEEEGGGAAATTTRRROOONNN!!!]

Preorder up at Anime Export, 8400 yen:

http://www.anime-export.com/product/36260

[Tober]

Odd, I see an indent for the lambo-badge but nothing is on it, and what's the deal with the spoiler, is it a sticker, because there...doesn't seem to be another one nearby.

They shown the other accessories and yet no yellow spoiler.

We've seen the yellow spoiler in the magazine promo shots, and the chrome ver is not a 'legit' Lamborghini Countach color.

What we're looking at in those high-res pics is a prototype and possible test-shot sample. Thus the painted surfaces instead of yellow plastic. It's even a bit sloppy looking at the underarm areas. They possibly didn't have a Lamborghini decal ready.


Does Collector's Drift require upfront payment or just a deposit?

Unless it's changed recently, you can pay upfront or upon release. Postage calculated on release or pickup from western Sydney.

Picked-up 3P Skyfire from him this morning at Auburn. :cool:


Preorder up at Anime Export, 8400 yen:

http://www.anime-export.com/product/36260

Cool, that means the more reputable Japanese stores should be opening pre-orders soon. :)

[kurdt_the_goat]

A new pic from @transchange on twitter (https://twitter.com/transchange/status/870590177546076160) ... seems to suggest it's chrome all the way. G1 box art pose represent! Fake chest windows seem darker in this one too.

http://i.imgur.com/ZA9JyuQ.jpg

[GoktimusPrime]

Interesting how they're promoting the toy as having 3 modes (３段変形する). I suspect that this may be contributing to the additional cost of the toy, as Tracks was the other MP Car who was above the standard price.

[hYpNoS]

Little toy company has listed sunstreaker at $125.

I'm hyped about the figure, what he can do...but not the price, the third "mode" is nothing more than a car nod.

I wonder though, he has redeco potential in red and police car variants, any backstory for these diaclone variants or they just gonna straight repaint him up and serve him up?

I'm kinda hoping for something like roadrage, a retool to make them more interesting :D

[MEEEGGGAAATTTRRROOONNN!!!]

Here's the link for The Little Toy Co. preorder:

https://www.thelittletoycompany.com.au/transformers-preorders/transformers-takara-mp-39-masterpiece-sunstreaker-pre-order

[drifand]

Anime export 8400jpy that looks alright

[Paulbot]

Little toy company has listed sunstreaker at $125.

I'm hyped about the figure, what he can do...but not the price, the third "mode" is nothing more than a car nod.

I wonder though, he has redeco potential in red and police car variants, any backstory for these diaclone variants or they just gonna straight repaint him up and serve him up?

I'm kinda hoping for something like roadrage, a retool to make them more interesting :D

Unlike the Sideswipe and Tracks Diaclone colours that got released with TF bios years before the MP releases, Sunstreaker's "lost mold" meant we never got them, so any new identities would be new (like Exhaust and Loudpedal).

I hope for a red version to be called Spin-Out and wouldn't mind if either was a female Autobot (although red redeco as female has already be done).

The closest "canonical" repaint of Sunstreaker are the headmaster clones in the earlier IDW books and I doubt TakTom would go down that path.

[dirge]

Sunstreaker never had red shoulders in the G1 cartoon and they're going for slavish 'toon accuracy.

Nonetheless, I was still hoping for it. I'm not complaining, and as you say there may be stickers.

[Darkness]

Good price from LTC. I'll wait for hlj and take advantage of 20% off. Ltc have always been reliable for in stock items, but I'm wary of preordering there as it seems like it's a new thing for them. Untried, untested.

[MEEEGGGAAATTTRRROOONNN!!!]

Listing up at Amazon Japan (10,170 yen):

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%B5%E3%83%B3%E3%82%B9%E3%83%88%E3%83%AA%E3%8 3%BC%E3%82%AB%E3%83%BC/dp/B071LTWSVD/ref=sr_1_3?m=AN1VRQENFRJN5&s=toys&ie=UTF8&qid=1496589612&sr=1-3

[MEEEGGGAAATTTRRROOONNN!!!]

Stock photos (http://hobby.dengeki.com/news/392904/):

http://i.imgur.com/LcL1OE2.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/6knflF6.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/iAma719.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/hjHSYH8.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/HwdXFHy.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/4scSEdT.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/UgJwrjX.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/vz0odkf.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/eyplAZj.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/6o1VoY3.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/WA3RoWw.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/wFXpYCG.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/CEJwo8w.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/whAitoF.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/duC1LtU.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/4sqYCrL.jpg

Extra pic (http://takaratomymall.jp/shop/g/g4904810877158/):

http://i.imgur.com/ENqKFbP.jpg

[kurdt_the_goat]

That looks a lot like a yellow spoiler again in that last photo!
The TTMall listing doesn't mention an extra piece in the set either... so pure voodoo transformation?
Or it could be an older photo added by mistake (like when Ramjet first went up with one and was taken down shortly after)

And retail is indeed 12000Y+tax here... damn. No mention of diecast, rubber tires or anything fancy, so it's all on the parts count i guess! It looks good but it better be for that price!

[MEEEGGGAAATTTRRROOONNN!!!]

That looks a lot like a yellow spoiler again in that last photo!

Even in these pics with the same pose, the spoiler (near his ass) changes colours:

http://i.imgur.com/LcL1OE2.jpghttp://i.imgur.com/wFXpYCG.jpg

And all the 'bot mode pics, asides from the first two, are shown with the yellow spoiler; so probably running changes that they then forgot to photoshop into the consistent colour.

[kurdt_the_goat]

Good spot! And yeah, overlaid with each other, that is the exact same photo, so one is definitely edited.

[MEEEGGGAAATTTRRROOONNN!!!]

Preorder up at AmiAmi (9,140 yen):

http://www.amiami.com/top/detail/detail?gcode=FIGURE-030648

[ampoldj]

Preorder up at AmiAmi (9,140 yen):

http://www.amiami.com/top/detail/detail?gcode=FIGURE-030648

i may go with them this time as ive cancelled twice and bought nothing after that. just a reminder for everyone that this is a December release so if we are paying more we should bet on the one who can throw it to us on release or we wait til after the Christmas rush :rolleyes:

[aching878]

HLJ https://hlj.com/product/TKT87715 Price: ¥9,600

[Ark-Ivor]

Translation of the TakTom Mall listing:

トランスフォーマー マスターピース MP-39 サンストリーカー Transformers Masterpiece MP-39 Sunstreaker

販売価格 Sales Price : ￥12,960
商品番号 Item Number : 4904810877158
メーカー Manufacturer : タカラトミー TakaraTomy
ブランド Brand : トランスフォーマー Transformers
対象年齢 Target Age : 15歳～ 15+ years old
獲得ポイント Points Earned : 120ポイント 120 points
パッケージサイズ Package Size : W210×H147×D70mm
発売日 Release Date : 2017年12月下旬 2017-12 Late
マスターピースシリーズにランボルの兄弟分、サンストリーカー登場！ The Lamborghini brothers join the Masterpiece series, Sunstreaker appears!
ランボルギーニカウンタックLP500Sをスーパーチューニングして、巨大なエアインテークを備えたレース カーからロボットに変形。 Lamborghini Countach LP500S Super Tuning, Transforms from a race car with huge air intakes to a robot.
さらにそれだけではなく、通常のカウンタックLP500Sモードへも差し替えなしで完全変形する、驚きの3 段変形ギミックを備えました！ In addition to that, it also has a surprising triple-changer transforming gimmick that allows it to convert into a normal Countach LP500S mode without parts replacement!
ビークルモードではカウンタックの代名詞でもあるシザードアやリトラクタブル・ヘッドライトの開閉までも実 現し、カウンタックのトイとしても納得の仕様に。 In vehicle mode, features opening & closing Scissor Doors and retractable headlight which are synonymous with the Countach, convincing specifications as a toy.
レースカーモードでは、印象的なエアインテーク等をメッキパーツで再現。アニメでジェットロンを迎撃した後 部対空砲も、差し替え無しで展開できます。In race car mode, imprssive air intakes etc. are reproduced with chrome-look plating. The rear anti-aircraft gun that intercepted Jetrons in the animation can also be expanded without parts replacement.
ロボットモードでは躍動的なアクションを可能にする広い可動域を持ち、アニメで使用した大小2種類の銃を装 備。そしてあの「悪い宇宙ロボット」のお面もついに立体化！ In robots mode, it has a wide range of motion that enables dynamic action poses, equipped with two kinds of large and small guns used in the animation. And the face mask of that "Evil Alien Space Robot" finally becomes three dimensional!
表情の異なる交換用フェイスも２種類付属。さらには人間キャラクターの「チップ・チェイス」を初フィギュア 化して付属。組み合わせることで様々なアニメのシーンを再現できます。 Two types of exchange faces each with different expressions are also included. Furthermore, a figure of the human character Chip Chase has been included for the first time. By combining, you can reproduce various animation scenes.

商品内容 Product Description サンストリーカー本体 Sunstreaker Body (1)、レーザーガン Laser Gun (1)、フレアーガン Flare Gun (1)、悪い宇宙ロボットのお面 Evil Space Robot Face Mask (1)、交換用フェイス(叫び顔) Exchange Face (Battle Cry) (1)、交換用フェイス(笑顔) Exchange Face (Smile) (1)、スペアサイドミラー(ランナー1セット) Spare Wing Mirrors (1 set on runner) (1)、チップ・チェイス フィギュア Chip Chase Figure (1)、車いす Wheelchair (1)、キャラクターカード Character Card (1)、取扱説明書 Instruction Manual (1)
著作権 Copyright © ＴＯＭＹ
© The trademarks copyrights and design rights in and associated with Lamborghini, Lamborghini with Bull and Shield Device, are used under license from Automobili Lamborghini S.p.A.

[drifand]

i may go with them this time as ive cancelled twice and bought nothing after that. just a reminder for everyone that this is a December release so if we are paying more we should bet on the one who can throw it to us on release or we wait til after the Christmas rush :rolleyes:

Be aware that they have no cancel policy and if you keep doing it they may not honour your stock when arrives

[ampoldj]

Be aware that they have no cancel policy and if you keep doing it they may not honour your stock when arrives

yes i was given a warning before so im planning to go with them this time after a while as i do not want my account terminated with them as i may be sourcing some anime stuff again in the future that only amiami sell at a good price point

[Kranix]

HLJ https://hlj.com/product/TKT87715 Price: ¥9,600

Thanks for the tip, I just ordered this guy. My last order from them (or anyone else other than PC) was MP25 Tracks. Was a good experience so hopefully the same happens again.

[Kranix]

I thought initially that MP39 may not sit right with my MP12 but I think he will look great next to him. I'm not fussed by the MP12+ version, I think that Sunstreaker is meant to look more modified than Sideswipe, so the chrome engine along with the blue window tint will still look good and fit in with him and the earlier bots.

[valkyrie_76]

Preorder up at AmiAmi (9,140 yen):

http://www.amiami.com/top/detail/detail?gcode=FIGURE-030648

Go with AmiAmi if you are only purchasing one item or........


HLJ https://hlj.com/product/TKT87715 Price: ¥9,600

Go with HLJ for discounted shipping and 60 day warehouse if you have multiple items.

But honestly, both are really good so no hesitation from ordering on both sites.

[MayzaPrime]

I ordered mine from RK today... :D

[Borgeman]

mp39 and mp12+

http://i.imgur.com/W7I10r2.gif

[GoktimusPrime]

Pre-ordered on HLJ. :)

[dirge]

Thank you, HLJ!

[DaptoDog]

Up for pre-order at NY for 8,280¥.

https://www.nippon-yasan.com/figures/21228-transformers-masterpiece-mp39-sunstreaker.html

[drifand]

Up for pre-order at NY for 8,280¥.

https://www.nippon-yasan.com/figures/21228-transformers-masterpiece-mp39-sunstreaker.html

Cheapest

[shockNwave]

Finally, the G1 toy can now be replaced by the proper and real Sunstreaker from the 80's. I look forward to making this my first MP purchase.

It's been decades but at last the dream has come true.:D

[spiderken17]

Up for pre-order at NY for 8,280¥.

https://www.nippon-yasan.com/figures/21228-transformers-masterpiece-mp39-sunstreaker.html

what is shipping like?

[Tober]

Not great, and a bunch of folks over on the Macross World forums found themselves slugged with additional shipping charges on release of a few itmes.

I would recommend HLJ. Better customer support in case something goes wrong too. :)

[drifand]

I have never encountered serious problems with transformers.
Macross are limited stock. And so are Gundam metal build.

Every tf I bought from them except for Magnus that have a dent at the box was by far a lot faster than pc even by boat.

The plus for ny is the ability to pay whenever the exchange rates are good and multiple shipping options.

Tfs that I bought from NY
Mp-12+
Mp-12g
Mp-13
Mp-10 shipped by boat
Mp-34
Mp-21
Mp-24

[spiderken17]

After some research, at the price a few of the aussie sellers have it at i will give one of them a go.

[drifand]

After some research, at the price a few of the aussie sellers have it at i will give one of them a go.

just be aware of their terms and conditions.

I am staying clear of local stores unless I know the person and store first hand.

[DaptoDog]

what is shipping like?

Sorry just saw this now. I pre ordered 3 Sunstreakers and 2 Sideswipes and the total shipping came to 7,300¥ for EMS. So about 1,500¥ or $18 each. Ordering multiples or combining with other pre orders really helps reduce the average shipping cost. If you EMS one Sunstreaker it came to 2,540¥ but there are some slightly cheaper shipping options.

HLJ's shipping was about half NY but there price was much higher. NY is cheaper overall and cheaper than The Little Toy Company including shipping.

Items are very well packed also.

[ampoldj]

Not great, and a bunch of folks over on the Macross World forums found themselves slugged with additional shipping charges on release of a few itmes.

I would recommend HLJ. Better customer support in case something goes wrong too. :)

I believe they messed up with shipping rates for Tracks before and given this may be bigger box or heavier than usual MP cars i would recommend HLJ or Amiami to get a fair shipping cost.

Edit: i believe they used the wrong box size provided by TakTom Mall for Tracks

[DaptoDog]

I believe they messed up with shipping rates for Tracks before and given this may be bigger box or heavier than usual MP cars i would recommend HLJ or Amiami to get a fair shipping cost.

Edit: i believe they used the wrong box size provided by TakTom Mall for Tracks

Yes that was an isolated incident. Mind you, their shipping cost for MP-12+ is lower than MP-39, hard to think the weight is that much different to justify it. At the end of the day though, all that matters is the total cost including shipping when compared across the retailers.

[drifand]

I believe they messed up with shipping rates for Tracks before and given this may be bigger box or heavier than usual MP cars i would recommend HLJ or Amiami to get a fair shipping cost.

Edit: i believe they used the wrong box size provided by TakTom Mall for Tracks

Correct, however that said, they ARE providing future approximates for shipping whereas HLJ will NOT have it till in stock.

If you feel the approximates ARE RIGHT, buy them. To be fair, I believe Tracks was the first MP I skipped and bought from PC instead when they were reliable.

For Sunstreaker, after adding up and the cost is below $125, I think is a fair go and rate.

[GoktimusPrime]

At the end of the day though, all that matters is the total cost including shipping when compared across the retailers.
IMO at the end of the day what matters is a retailer that delivers. HLJ may not be the cheapest around, but their prices are always RRP or less and having dealt with them since 2003 they have never let me down.

Everyone has their own personal favourites when it comes to dealers, and that's fine. What matters is that we get our toys! :o

[DaptoDog]

IMO at the end of the day what matters is a retailer that delivers. HLJ may not be the cheapest around, but their prices are always RRP or less and having dealt with them since 2003 they have never let me down.

Everyone has their own personal favourites when it comes to dealers, and that's fine. What matters is that we get our toys! :o

Well that is a given with each of these reputable dealers. I don't know anyone that has not received what they ordered.

[ampoldj]

Yes that was an isolated incident. Mind you, their shipping cost for MP-12+ is lower than MP-39, hard to think the weight is that much different to justify it. At the end of the day though, all that matters is the total cost including shipping when compared across the retailers.

I think they used the MP12 weight (max 0.7kg) given MP12+ has only extra piledrivers and gave one weight class higher 0.8 kg for MP39 given the new mould and accessories.

[FatalityPitt]

Headlights!

https://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/new-images-of-mp39-masterpiece-sunstreaker/38633/

[ampoldj]

So this confirms the chromed spoiler

Edit: on a side note it is just nice to see an updated Takara TF page.

[Ralph Wiggum]

Can. Not. Wait.

[drifand]

Can. Not. Wait.

haha, after going through PC, everything such as waiting became numbed.

[Ode to a Grasshopper]

New pics up (http://tformers.com/generations-2018-new-images-of-mp-39-sunstreaker/32806/news.html), including the transformation sequence.
The link is Generations 2018 scans on tformers.com, but it's also up at TFW2005 and will doubtless make the rest of the rounds pretty soon.

[drifand]

there seems to be quite big gaps in car mode.

[ampoldj]

there seems to be quite big gaps in car mode.

The opening doors and bonnet gimmicks that don’t sit in place just like Tracks...hmmm:rolleyes:

[griffin]

This toy comes out later this month, and a photo of the box has surfaced (http://news.tfw2005.com/2017/12/07/takara-tomy-mp-39-masterpiece-sunstreaker-box-images-354931), with an image of Sunstreaker in a pose that homages the box art of the original Sunstreaker toy.

[DELTAprime]

I hate to admit it but I totally forgot Sunstreaker is this month, I gotta put a little extra aside for this month's expensive Transformers bill.

[Jazzman]

Box looks great. Love the G1 original homage. Is there an official release date?

[griffin]

Box looks great. Love the G1 original homage. Is there an official release date?

December 28th (http://www.otca.com.au/boards/showthread.php?t=24910).

[Jazzman]

December 28th (http://www.otca.com.au/boards/showthread.php?t=24910).

Thanks. Nice late Chrissy present! :D

[Autocon]

What repaints are likely?

[M-bot]

What repaints are likely?

I think there was some diaclone colours, a red one and a white police car version (IIRC).

[DELTAprime]

I think there was some diaclone colours, a red one and a white police car version (IIRC).

Yep, you recalled right.

http://tfwiki.net/wiki/Sunstreaker_(G1)/toys#Notes

There's no other obvious repaints for Sunstreaker.

[griffin]

It's Japan... black is always an option. :p

[MayzaPrime]

It's Japan... black is always an option. :p

They still haven't done Clapdown yet :D

[GoktimusPrime]

They still haven't done Clapdown yet :D
Or his twin brother, Clampdown, who's a repaint of Red Alert. :)
Clapdown and Clampdown - brothers in arms.

[Thurmus]

What was MP-14C then?

[griffin]

I think they meant Deep Cover, who was a dark dark blue Sideswipe... which is close to being the obligatory black Japanese redeco.

[Paulbot]

In IDW comics Sunstreaker's clones add black (as well as red and non police car white) as an option.

Given the way the chest is formed and how you could hide the jet pack in car mode, you could maybe squeeze out a Breakdown retool...!

[bowspearer]

you could maybe squeeze out a Breakdown retool...!

Doubtful, given that the combiner limb transformation would also need to be engineered.

[dirge]

Doubtful, given that the combiner limb transformation would also need to be engineered.

Depends how lazy they get, I suppose (although that's more Hasbro's jam than TT).

[MayzaPrime]

Or his twin brother, Clampdown, who's a repaint of Red Alert. :)
Clapdown and Clampdown - brothers in arms.

Hahaha... that Clapdown... :o

[bowspearer]

Depends how lazy they get, I suppose (although that's more Hasbro's jam than TT).

Doubtful though- if we get the Stunticons, we'll get them being able to form Menasor and that would require so much retooling that they'd essentially need to start from scratch.

Last year I was talking to the designer of Spinout (he actually lives in Canberra), and he was saying that most of the 3rd PArty stuff is actually designed by either current or ex HasTak designers. As such, I reckon the best indication of what we'd get would be the 3P not-MP Stunticons.

[MEEEGGGAAATTTRRROOONNN!!!]

Shots of the coin and clamshell (https://www.facebook.com/pg/Robotkingdom/photos/?tab=album&album_id=1763235007028540):

https://s13.postimg.org/n8xgh652f/25446236_1763147763703931_117411097687180578_n.jpg
https://s13.postimg.org/xvr9mlkxj/25507840_1763147767037264_2375660312769197265_n.jp g
https://s13.postimg.org/q30lummo7/25508071_1763147777037263_7184685014135956_n.jpg
https://s13.postimg.org/wgpoxwmfb/25508030_1763235027028538_8852946286965015153_n.jp g

[High_Q]

The same page (https://www.facebook.com/pg/Robotkingdom/photos/?tab=album&album_id=1763235007028540) now has more images of the car mode. This sample looks less gappy and the paint job more glossy in alt mode compared to the earlier photos from the Generations 2018 mag.

[bowspearer]

The same page (https://www.facebook.com/pg/Robotkingdom/photos/?tab=album&album_id=1763235007028540) now has more images of the car mode. This sample looks less gappy and the paint job more glossy in alt mode compared to the earlier photos from the Generations 2018 mag.

Not surprising, the one we saw was probably an earlier revision and I imagine it's easier to fix a mold to increase a dimension on something than reduce it.

[Tober]

Does it come with an optional yellow spoiler?

[UltraMarginal]

Does it come with an optional yellow spoiler?

I don't think so, that was just an early prototype without ye olde Chrome

[High_Q]

I don't think so, that was just an early prototype without ye olde Chrome

Yeah, I’d say so based on the items in the tray in the photo above.

[ampoldj]

Just noticed now it does not have the Lamborghini logo on the bonnet

[Jazzman]

Just noticed now it does not have the Lamborghini logo on the bonnet

The box has the logo, though. Strange. It's obviously official. Wonder why no bonnet logo. It was mentioned earlier, I think, about Lamborghini wouldn't go for splitting of the logo for transformation... :confused:

[High_Q]

The box has the logo, though. Strange. It's obviously official. Wonder why no bonnet logo. It was mentioned earlier, I think, about Lamborghini wouldn't go for splitting of the logo for transformation... :confused:

MP-12+ doesn't have the Lamborghini logo painted on the bonnet either. I guess, for the same reason as MP-12+, Tomy chose not to paint the logo for MP-39 to enhance animation likeness. :(

[philby]

The box has the logo, though. Strange. It's obviously official. Wonder why no bonnet logo. It was mentioned earlier, I think, about Lamborghini wouldn't go for splitting of the logo for transformation... :confused:


MP-12+ doesn't have the Lamborghini logo painted on the bonnet either. I guess, for the same reason as MP-12+, Tomy chose not to paint the logo for MP-39 to enhance animation likeness. :(

argh wtf? noooo
why can't they just do "+" version later on and remove the logo then


How will anyone know it's a Honda Lamborghini now?? :(

[Kranix]

I would probably only display Sunstreaker with his superchargers so the lack of black details in alt mode doesn't concern me. He is a customised Countach and with the badge detail removed, some colour coding and funky window tint to match those big aftermarket blowers. I've been impressed with some of the detailing on him so far actually. Although if he didn't have black tyres I would skip him.

[MEEEGGGAAATTTRRROOONNN!!!]

Transformation video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qIXqI4zbcIw

Robot mode:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NJMw0-ixihI

Robot mode comparison and accessories:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fd5Y_sx4jJ0

Vehicle mode with comparison:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M2vZL-JMTvw

[bowspearer]

The wrist layout is a bit of a dissappointment. It would have been great had they been able to find a way to make the wrists completely retractible to allow for wrist rockets.

[Magnus]

I don't think so, that was just an early prototype without ye olde Chrome

That's a shame. I preferred the body-coloured spoiler.


Just noticed now it does not have the Lamborghini logo on the bonnet.

There's a moulded shape on the bonnet that's the right shape for the logo, though. Perhaps there was difficulty in having a sufficiently detailed tampograph at that size stick to that shape. I don't know.


The box has the logo, though. Strange. It's obviously official. Wonder why no bonnet logo. It was mentioned earlier, I think, about Lamborghini wouldn't go for splitting of the logo for transformation... :confused:

That was just a rumour, but even if that was the case and Lamborghini didn't want their logo split, the bonnet doesn't split down the middle anyway, so the logo wouldn't be bisected.

[griffin]

More photos of MP Sunstreaker to drool over (https://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/pictorial-review-of-takara-mp39-masterpiece-sunstreaker/40423/)... if yours is still on its way to you.

And if you do get one, share your thoughts in the review topic here (http://www.otca.com.au/boards/showthread.php?t=25048).