Toy Review - Masterpiece Sunstreaker

[GoktimusPrime]

Series - Masterpiece
Sub-line - none
Size/class - N/A
New/remould/redeco - new
Wave - MP-39
Released here - No (released in Japan (http://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/products-lineup/tf_mp/mp-39) December 2017)
Approximate Retail Price - 12000yen (about AU$140)
Approximate Size - 16cm
Allegiance - Autobot
Alt-mode - Lamborghini Countach
Main Features/Gimmicks - car can transform between standard and modified "tuning" Lamborghini, hidden gun in rear of car, weapon stowage
Main Colours - cadmium yellow with black highlights
Main Accessories - rifle, laser pistol, alien mask, Chip Chase, wheelchair, wing mirrors, interchangeable robot faces

My MP Sunstreaker hasn't arrived yet, but The Scream Man's has (cos he's not a tightwad like me and paid EMS whereas mine's arriving via SAL :p). Note: The Scream Man has modified his MP Sunstreaker with line-markings which are not present on the toy by default. See photos on the official site (http://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/products-lineup/tf_mp/mp-39) for images of the unmodified toy.

OVERALL IMPRESSION

As you may have already guessed from images, this is one very fiddly toy to transform. A good part of the rear half of the vehicle basically folds and compacts in to form a backpack for the robot mode, yet the end result is far more elegant and streamlined than MP28 Hot Rod (http://www.otca.com.au/boards/showthread.php?t=22581). TakaraTOMY have once again gone for slavish cartoon accuracy, and this toy absolutely delivers on this front. The trade-off is one very complicated transformation, and of course double the price of MP Lambor. A lot of people will undoubtedly compare Sunstreaker with his twin (I know I did) and Sunstreaker does make Lambor look quite bulky and cumbersome in comparison, but Lambor is literally half the price of Sunstreaker. And IMO a toy doesn't have to be super complicated to be good. :) Ultimately I think that both Lambos are just as good as each other relative to what they're meant to accomplish and their relative prices. The elbow joints and wing mirror joints are among the more tricky parts of the transformation. One really complicated thing is how certain panels flip around, especially the rear top panel which is part of how Sunstreaker switches between being a stock standard and "super tuning" Lamborghini Countach. The roof/chest panel also flips around, and this can be a bit tricky at first. Sunstreaker features an incredible range of articulation.

Chip Chase is a single solid moulded figurine - zero articulation. He's designed to sit in his wheelchair or sit on Sunstreaker's shoulder... and that's more or less it. He just sits. I kinda wish he had knee and waist articulation so that he could stand up from his wheelchair (as he did in the cartoon :p). The only minor gripe I would have is the pistol stowage. It clips into a panel that closes on the inside of the lower leg, but when the panel clips shut, the pistol always falls off. Not sure if this is a common issue or just isolated to The Scream Man's figure. But worst case scenario, you'll just have to set the pistol aside in vehicle mode. It's by no means a deal breaker. ;)

Overall, I don't know if it's worth the full $140+ RRP, but probably worth it if you can get it for below RRP (e.g. discounted pre-order prices etc.).

Enough talk - photos!

https://image.ibb.co/fHvQEw/mp_sunstreaker00b.jpg

https://image.ibb.co/cvX5Ew/mp_sunstreaker00c.jpg

https://image.ibb.co/hsqsuw/mp_sunstreaker00d.jpg

https://image.ibb.co/kynGMb/mp_sunstreaker00e.jpg

https://image.ibb.co/g75gnG/mp_sunstreaker00f.jpg

https://image.ibb.co/gcz7SG/mp_sunstreaker00g.jpg

https://image.ibb.co/iytHSG/mp_sunstreaker00h.jpg

[Jazz]

Hi Guys

If u a Huge Fans of MP transformers, You can't miss the MP-39, it will give u surprise!!!

https://scontent-sjc2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/26113757_344323812711424_5849781915276290988_n.jpg ?oh=5da14ce20b820bda5c8c13678581cede&oe=5AB84264

[Shirokaze]

Sunstreaker is a figure that should not be missed! The transformation was a bit fiddly, though not what I'd call difficult. Quite a few never-seen-before feats of engineering made him a feel rewarding to figure out. Really appreciate the effort TakTom put into concealing everything in the legs/feet.
Buy it if you haven't already!:D

[Deano85]

Ordered him off ebay when they had the discount code for boxing day. Now just waiting for him to arrive.

[CoRDS]

has anyone worked out what the little rotating peg things are inside him?

as in , if you flip open the back , just above the rear wheel wells are a tab on each side that rotates, its not mentioned anywhere. i'll take a photo of it at one point when i get a chance.

[kurdt_the_goat]

Those tabs just keep his chest centered! Missed them myself on first transformation. Other things i missed first time; car hood piece, with a little extra push, it'll secure in place on his lower back. The head is also attached to a tab to help raise it, coming out on the underside of his chestpiece. Both of those are unnecessary but nice.

My favourite moment is transforming back to car mode, last step. I thought I'd misaligned it a little as the roof and windscreeen werent perfect, but oh well. Then i closed up the final piece underneath, and felt the entire thing tighten up into perfect alignment. Don't even know how it managed to do that!

[GoktimusPrime]

I must be one of the few people who refers to the instruction booklet. :p ;)

[graza78]

Anyone have an issue unfolding the side windows back for car mode? I was struggling with one side. I think the window was clipping the door, and the mirror was blocking the rotation somehow. Either way, the mirror somehow popped out and was proppelled across the room.

[Magnus]

I must be one of the few people who refers to the instruction booklet. :p ;)

It's not just you. For a figure of this complexity, I think everyone should be following the instructions. If you don't, you're liable to get frustrated and/or break something.

I'm not a big fan of the Sunstreaker character, but I wanted to see for myself the engineering that's gone into this toy.

The degree of thought and engineering that's gone into the toy to create such a screen-accurate robot is amazing. Not only that, it can transform from the customised Lamborghini Countach Sunstreaker is known for into a stock LP500S without additional parts. I think additional parts to create the different cars would have understandable and forgivable, but TakaraTOMY went and made sure it was all self-contained.

The robot mode is also very well articulated, more so than most Masterpieces, and not just the cars.

Yes, he's not cheap, but you're paying for the engineering R&D and for the sheer part count - there are a lot of parts, so Sunstreaker has a lot more plastic in him than Sideswipe.

My one gripe is that I still wish he had the body-coloured spoiler that the first coloured prototypes had. Even if it's toy-accurate, it stands out too much for my taste.

Some photos of the stock Lamborghini Countach LP500S:

https://i.imgur.com/KWhtVlt.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/hhookPA.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/q4Ob4eW.jpg

Comparisons with MP Sideswipe:

https://i.imgur.com/okek004.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/mFQdMlA.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/xMthOOH.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/Q8Rt6RZ.jpg

[GoktimusPrime]

It is true that much of the complexity comes from having the vehicle mode be able to transform from customised to standard Countach mode, as well as not having a split bonnet. The rumour I've heard is that this was to appease Lamborghini in order to use the vehicle licence for this toy. Apparently Lamborghini doesn't want their cars to have a split right down the middle of the bonnet (even AOE Lockdown and TLK Hot Rod leave the centre piece of their bonnets in tact), and apparently they wanted Sunstreaker to transform into a standard Lamborghini. So much of what we're seeing here seem to be compromises that TakaraTOMY made in order to make a G1-accurate Sunstreaker while fulfilling the requirements from Lamborghini.

[philby]

Mine got delivered today. I think it looks stunning in car and bot mode. Pretty complicated and fiddly transformation at times. As always though I can't help but smile as I see things coming together after every fold and twist. I'm not sure if I will be doing it very often though.

The chrome looks fantastic but I think it might wear or mark pretty easily. I changed from super tuning crazy mode to regular car mode once. When I started transforming to robot mode, I noticed a mark on each side which kinda lines up with the dark grey pieces underneath. dammit.

Kinda annoying having it happen straight away but I remember some horror stories about Ironhide and Ratchet so maybe I can consider myself lucky? I don't think I will use 'regular' car mode much anyway.

I don't even remember Sunstreaker that much from the cartoon. I don't have a real nostalgic feeling for him. Since I like the MP Car Robots and Lamborghinis in particular I really wanted to get this one. It doesn't disappoint.

It may be a nitpick but I really think it should come with a detailed Lamborghini logo too.

[Deano85]

Mine arrived today as well. I will agree the backpack is a bit tricky the first time you do it. Glad to finally have him in hand.

[Magnus]

It is true that much of the complexity comes from having the vehicle mode be able to transform from customised to standard Countach mode, as well as not having a split bonnet. The rumour I've heard is that this was to appease Lamborghini in order to use the vehicle licence for this toy. Apparently Lamborghini doesn't want their cars to have a split right down the middle of the bonnet (even AOE Lockdown and TLK Hot Rod leave the centre piece of their bonnets in tact), and apparently they wanted Sunstreaker to transform into a standard Lamborghini. So much of what we're seeing here seem to be compromises that TakaraTOMY made in order to make a G1-accurate Sunstreaker while fulfilling the requirements from Lamborghini.

The rumour I read was that Lamborghini didn't want the logo split, not the bonnet, but in that case, TakaraTOMY could have just made the split slightly asymmetrical so the logo would be intact if they had to split the bonnet down the middle.

[philby]

The rumour I read was that Lamborghini didn't want the logo split, not the bonnet, but in that case, TakaraTOMY could have just made the split slightly asymmetrical so the logo would be intact if they had to split the bonnet down the middle.

Well neither the logo or the bonnet splits. Ugh. Maybe someone can paint one for me 😀

[Tetsuwan Convoy]

It may be a nitpick but I really think it should come with a detailed Lamborghini logo too.
This struck me as a bit odd too.

The rumour I read was that Lamborghini didn't want the logo split, not the bonnet, but in that case, TakaraTOMY could have just made the split slightly asymmetrical so the logo would be intact if they had to split the bonnet down the middle.
I'm more surprised that Lamborghini isn't OK with a splitting bonnet/logo (depending on which it really is), but is fine with an unpainted lambo logo.

Just dug mine out of the box the other day and it sure looks impressive. Haven't had a crack at Transforming him yet, as I think I will need to set aside a substantial amount of time to do so.

While I do like the looks of both modes, I also like the figure to be quick(ish) to Transform. Something tells me Sunstreaker won't be in that basket.

[GoktimusPrime]

Just dug mine out of the box the other day and it sure looks impressive. Haven't had a crack at Transforming him yet, as I think I will need to set aside a substantial amount of time to do so.

While I do like the looks of both modes, I also like the figure to be quick(ish) to Transform. Something tells me Sunstreaker won't be in that basket.
It is certainly very tricky, yet still intuitive. :) I think it just takes practice.

Anyway, mine finally arrived today, so... PHOTOS! :D

Tuning vehicle mode from the front
https://image.ibb.co/kgJjnR/mp_sunstreaker01.jpg

Tuning vehicle mode from the rear
https://image.ibb.co/f2yTE6/mp_sunstreaker02.jpg

Surface-to-air weapon
https://image.ibb.co/mGCASR/mp_sunstreaker03.jpg

Doors, bonnet and headlights opened
https://image.ibb.co/cuY61m/mp_sunstreaker04.jpg

Standard Lamborghini mode from the front
https://image.ibb.co/kuUPnR/mp_sunstreaker05.jpg

Standard vehicle mode from the rear
https://image.ibb.co/gTTH7R/mp_sunstreaker06.jpg

With MP Sideswipe in vehicle mode
https://image.ibb.co/bs8jnR/mp_sunstreaker07.jpg

Robot mode
https://image.ibb.co/cMsoE6/mp_sunstreaker08.jpg

Pistol
https://image.ibb.co/j5B4nR/mp_sunstreaker09.jpg

Rifle (Flare Gun)
https://image.ibb.co/jUBtgm/mp_sunstreaker10.jpg

Gah! It's horrible! Get that silver thing outta there! :p
https://image.ibb.co/guuDgm/mp_sunstreaker11.jpg

With MP Sideswipe in robot mode
https://image.ibb.co/gq3jnR/mp_sunstreaker13.jpg

Comparison with G1 Sunstreaker, robot mode
https://image.ibb.co/kbCASR/mp_sunstreaker18.jpg

Comparison with G1 Sunstreaker, vehicle mode
https://image.ibb.co/hwnASR/mp_sunstreaker19.jpg

[kurdt_the_goat]

It is certainly very tricky, yet still intuitive. :) I think it just takes practice.

Pistol
https://image.ibb.co/j5B4nR/mp_sunstreaker09.jpg

The lower part of of his inner shin is mis-transformed.
I thought you read the instructions?

https://i.imgur.com/F1HVt4Yl.jpg

[GoktimusPrime]

The lower part of of his inner shin is mis-transformed.
Oops. Thanks for pointing that out.

I thought you read the instructions?
I did. I refer you to Step 21, particularly the last bit. As you can see, it explicitly states: 「クオーターウィンドウ部分を倒します。」It doesn't actually state or even illustrate locking in any tab (which should be something like「ジョイントを固定します。」) I was doing this late at night and was solely relying on following the instructions.

Makes sense though, as I was wondering why the lower legs felt so loose. :o Now I know, and 知識は戦いの半分さ ;)

[GoktimusPrime]

More pics, now with (hopefully) correctly transformed lower legs! :D

This is what happens when I have brunch with my 8 year old :p
https://image.ibb.co/g1ARZ6/mp_sunstreaker20.jpg

https://image.ibb.co/nBgGZ6/mp_sunstreaker21.jpg

Rock beats scissors
https://image.ibb.co/iTY27R/mp_sunstreaker22.jpg

Running with scissors
https://image.ibb.co/n5NJgm/mp_sunstreaker23.jpg

The lower leg weapon stowage. Works fine on mine (The Scream Man's one keeps on popping the gun out whenever he closed the lower leg panel)
https://image.ibb.co/dQKaSR/mp_sunstreaker26.jpg

[Deano85]

A hint for anyone transforming back to car mode. Make sure the thumbs are folded all the way into the hands and the hands are all the way in. Otherwise the rear of the car wont fold all the way over.

[SharkyMcShark]

Oh lord my urge to buy is increasing.

[High_Q]

More pics, now with (hopefully) correctly transformed lower legs! :D

After reading this thread, i watched a few video reviews of MP-39 on Youtube, and none of the reviewers transformed the figure's lower legs correctly as per kurdt's advice. :confused::eek:

[GoktimusPrime]

Well, if Hasbro ever decide to release it here, I'll be sure to specify the correct way to transform the lower leg in the English translation of the instructions. :o ;) But as the Japanese instructions really don't make it clear either in the illustration or the text. The text just says to swing the quarter window section down, but to do it correctly you have to also push it into place so that the hinge sits flush along the calves, and then you need to ensure that the tabs hook under these other tabs to lock into place. The illustrations show it from the rear angle so you can't even see the tabs. It's surprisingly unclear for Takara instructions. :o Ah well.

More piccies! :D After transforming this toy back and forth a few times, I've managed to get my transforming time down to "only" half an hour! :p :eek: :p

Chip Chase is definitely the same scale as Spike. He can also ride in both Optimus Prime's and Ultra Magnus' cabs. Unfortunately Chip can't ride in Roller because his knees stick out a bit too far (and he doesn't have any articulation so you can't adjust the legs to fit in).
https://image.ibb.co/iqWFe6/mp_sunstreaker28.jpg

https://image.ibb.co/eYzOXR/mp_sunstreaker29.jpg

https://image.ibb.co/n3q8z6/mp_sunstreaker30.jpg

https://image.ibb.co/jcue6m/mp_sunstreaker31.jpg

https://image.ibb.co/m52XRm/mp_sunstreaker32.jpg

https://image.ibb.co/jBrgK6/mp_sunstreaker33.jpg

https://image.ibb.co/cso6mm/mp_sunstreaker34.jpg

https://image.ibb.co/mGrgK6/mp_sunstreaker35.jpg

RE: this post on the Action Pose Thread (http://otca.com.au/boards/showthread.php?p=579412#post579412)
You can see that Chip easily fits in Ultra Magnus' cab. Notice how I lost a lot of sunlight between the second last and last pics? Yeah... half an hour spent transforming Sunstreaker made me lose a lot of light. :p But hey, if Michael Bay can get away with scenes that jump from day to night then so can I! ;)

[drifand]

Have almost lost all excitement from Takara but this piece is finally enjoyable.

It has paint!
It Rolls! Hell yes out of all the damn cars this one really does what it is suppose to do.
It transforms well, though a lot more complex.
heck I think this is by far the best car bot by Takara.

Nick pick? yah the Lambor logo not printed. I only say this because even my hotwheels small cars have very detailed prints. They went through all the trouble of not spiting the bonnet but not having the logo seems like a waste.

Everything else, feels enjoyable. It makes MP-12 totally OLD

My score 8.3/10

I enjoyed this more than Megatron MP-36

[Trent]

Have almost lost all excitement from Takara but this piece is finally enjoyable.

It has paint!
It Rolls! Hell yes out of all the damn cars this one really does what it is suppose to do.
It transforms well, though a lot more complex.
heck I think this is by far the best car bot by Takara.

Nick pick? yah the Lambor logo not printed. I only say this because even my hotwheels small cars have very detailed prints. They went through all the trouble of not spiting the bonnet but not having the logo seems like a waste.

Everything else, feels enjoyable. It makes MP-12 totally OLD

My score 8.3/10

I enjoyed this more than Megatron MP-36

I know I'm going to regret asking this but what MP doesn't roll?

[drifand]

I know I'm going to regret asking this but what MP doesn't roll?

Quite a few, Hot rod was a very good example. this piece wont roll due to ground clearance.
My inferno rolled thats fine

But as far as MP-12 sideswipe
Wheeljack
bluestreak

they dont really roll that well at all.
Sunstreaker really rolls well.

This is my issue, Wheeljack feels unfinished, he could have been a great mp.

[GoktimusPrime]

I know I'm going to regret asking this but what MP doesn't roll?
Soundwave, Frenzy, Rumble, Ravage, Ratbat, Laserbeak, Buzzsaw, Enemy, Stripes, Night Stalker, Star Sabre, Time Warrior, Optimus Primal, Cheetor, Starscream, Thundercracker, Skywarp, Acid Storm, Sunstorm, Dirge, Ramjet, Thrust, Shockwave and Megatron.

I mean, they'd roll if you hurled them down the side of a steep hill, but they don't have rolling wheels. :)

[gamblor916]

Starscream, Thundercracker, Skywarp, Acid Storm, Sunstorm, Dirge, Ramjet, Thrust

Incorrect. All of these these rolling wheels.

[Trent]

Incorrect. All of these these rolling wheels.

So does Star Saber.

[GoktimusPrime]

I sit corrected, gentlemen. :)
(I also like how noone corrected me on the inclusion of MP Time Warrior :D)

[ZoonMaster5000]

What about grimlock? Pretty sure there’s no wheels on that guy

[GoktimusPrime]

A wheelie good point :p

[Trent]

A wheelie good point :p

...

I knew I'd regret asking that question :rolleyes:

:p

[doublespy]

MP Sunstreaker is wonderful, and looks better in person imo, especially the head sculpts and backpack.

https://i.imgur.com/JcvCjZbl.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/b8YXMFBl.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/Ot6GdDwl.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/5eHgU97l.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/BUtByoDl.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/7xfxKTnl.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/V3uALEFl.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/QX0ODkUl.jpg

The yellow paint and chrome look beautiful in hand. The fully integrated transformation from super tuning to stock configuration is something I didn't think was necessary but the engineering has won me over. In standard configuration he looks almost identical to Sideswipe, which is always interesting to me that two TFs with different transformation schedule turn into the same alt mode. Although due to better parts distribution Sunstreaker looks cleaner in car mode than his brother. I absolutely love the pop-up headlights. The hood and seagull doors are nice too. This is where you start to feel the difference a hugely increased parts count makes. Is some of these absolutely necessary to include? Maybe not. Am I glad they did it? That's a big yes personally.

I didn't quite enjoy the transformation first time around. The instructions are actually quite clear per TT's high standards (yeah I'm looking at you Hasblow), it's just that there're so many steps jammed on a small piece of paper sometimes it's hard to make out what goes where. For previous car bots this was fine but now TT really need to print the instructions on a bigger piece of paper. There're couple places where things do tab in securely that easily get missed partly because of the instructions being difficult to read.

I personally don't think it's over-engineered, as the end results look amazing, and the efficient use of space is marvelous. However I do think the flip-out tabs on the chest and the locking mechanism of of the double elbow joint break the flow of an otherwise excellent transformation experience a bit. It's like in the middle of the transformation you need to stop and thread a need for a sec. Again, the engineering on the back section of car mode is superb. With a clever locking system to engage/disengage the flip piece to convert between two car configurations, it almost feels like the assembly itself is a triple changer; and compacts into the backpack with a couple of nice touches.


https://i.imgur.com/gFn9FLbl.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/x2rZMCtl.jpg

Again, the head sculpts look much better in person imho and very expressive just like Megatron's. Proportions are lovely and the backpack compacts well.


https://i.imgur.com/BjcUbG8l.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/zZf6PEol.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/daoCvBol.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/wYDqY4Xl.jpg

Sunstreaker is so articulated that I'm willing to call him an action figure that transforms. And the majority of limitation he has lies in sculpt, not the lack of articulation point. His articulation is very similar to Megatron and I really hope we're seeing a pattern here. The front and side skirts are one piece that can rotate with the thigh joint, which is a clever touch. The pics above demonstrate some use of the butterfly joint, ab crunch, lateral wrist swivel and a thumb joint. Combined with what's already standard for the MP line, Sunstreaker has no problem pulling off some amazing poses with ease.

https://i.imgur.com/DTMaugZl.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/HwKvhPdl.jpg

The pics above show the importance of the neck joint having a good up range, and having an extra joint to allow for extra downward range. They basically give an extra layer of scale in your display. What's so good about characters properly scaled together when Megatron can't look at Bumblebee or Sunstreaker in the eye in a battle display?

https://i.imgur.com/99Ea8wUl.jpg
With Sideswipe. The difference here is more about the different direction MP has taken on over the years and the extra budget really. Sideswipe is still a great figure in its own right.


Overall, Sunstreaker is a great addition to the line after Megatron and worth the price imho.

Depending on how the next G1 MP looks, I'd like to think we're seeing the soft reboot of Masterpiece line with Megatron and Sunstreaker, which is marked by:

- slavish focus on cartoon accuracy.
- increase price/budget which allow for extra parts count to allow for more complicated engineering and extra accessories including multiple alt faces; and additional articulation points (where physically possible) in: ball joint neck (extra hinge for downward movement), shoulder butterfly joint, ab crunch, lateral wrist and thumb joint.

Only time will tell whether this will turn out to be MP 3.0, I for one am loving this new direction TT is taking on, and will surely vote positively with my wallet.

[Jellico]

Boy Sunstreaker is nice. After a meandering transformation without instructions he is sitting on the table in front of me being impressive. He just has really good proportions.

Right now the post that has impressed me most is that he is able to put his foot on the center line under his hips. Why is that impressive? Sunstreaker is able to lift his other foot from the ground without leaning his torso out to compensate. Not just stand on one foot. Stand on one foot naturally. Not many bots can make that claim. Benefits of an inward curved thigh and outward ankle tilt. He can be posed Walking. Not just Running.

[doublespy]

Boy Sunstreaker is nice. After a meandering transformation without instructions he is sitting on the table in front of me being impressive. He just has really good proportions.

Right now the post that has impressed me most is that he is able to put his foot on the center line under his hips. Why is that impressive? Sunstreaker is able to lift his other foot from the ground without leaning his torso out to compensate. Not just stand on one foot. Stand on one foot naturally. Not many bots can make that claim. Benefits of an inward curved thigh and outward ankle tilt. He can be posed Walking. Not just Running.

The thigh tilt that bends inward is not accessible anymore if the inner shin panel is tabbed in properly, but it is indeed very nice to have that option for posing.

[Jellico]

Really? I think we are looking at something differently. I am looking at the thigh. It is curved from the hip to the knee so if you put the hip joint as close to the centre line as possible the knee is under the crotch rather than the hip. That is a really subtle and human difference.

[Omega Metro]

I still don’t have mine yet as it’s coming from LTC. But one thing I’m not liking is the size of his face compared to Sideswipe. I know Sideswipe is an older MP but his face looks half the size of Sunstreakers. They just don’t go well together but I hope I can think differently when I have him in hand.

[Ralph Wiggum]

Again impressed with TT's offering...they're slow as hell to release but their engineering and design is second to none. The poseability is amazing, and the way the backpack is held in shows they've learned so much from previous toys, i.e. MP-9 Rodimus. It's nice to have another ark crew member, and a splash of yellow on a shelf dominated by red, white and blue.

[CoRDS]

i liked this one enough that i bought two one to keep in car mode and one for bot mode and to transform while watching tv

[kovert]

IMO, Lambor's lower 'ride height' makes him look a little cooler than Sunstreaker in car mode. The tyres should be concealed under the wheel arches a little more. Apart from that, Sunstreaker looks fantastic.

[Tetsuwan Convoy]

Been waiting a while, but finally cracked my Sunstreaker open and WHAT A TOY!

Wasn't as annoyingly complex to transformation I thought it would be. Managed to do it before bed without getting frustrated and in a pretty quick amount of time. The robot mode is amazing.

Much like Megatron, you end up with a really good, well articulated action figure. It's almost hard to pick that this is actually a transforming figure and not just a figure that looks good.

Weapon storage, thos faces, and the option of super charged mode or normal modes.... man, I love this guy!

[Deonasis]

I do like how the intakes “grow” between car and robot mode.

[Lint]

I got my yesterday from AmiAmi and by god WHAT A MASTERPIECE.

Seriously this thing is like the Magnum Opus of the masterpiece line. As a generally critical person I'm genuinely struggling to find fault with MP-39. I'm amazed at the sheer quantity of gimmickry they've pulled off without affecting the alt or robot modes of this figure. It's a true masterpiece of engineering. I'm actually glad they took their time with this guy (so long after his bro Sideswipe) to get him right.

For once I'm actually quite satisfied with what I have received for what I paid. If I had to recommend one Masterpiece figure over all others it would have to be MP-39.

[BigTransformerTrev]

I'm amazed at the sheer quantity of gimmickry they've pulled off without affecting the alt or robot modes of this figure.

Yeah, I was quite surprised by all the little extras with the vehicle mode like the flip-up headlights, hidden rear laser and I thought the extra exhaust intakes would be something you attached and took off rather than was built in in such a way that it could be rotated and hidden.

Overall I'm quite pleased with mine. Just like always however, I wish that 'Masterpiece' meant it encapsulated all the stuff from the character bios/comics/original toys - in this case Streakers' vertical shoulder missiles (which are visually present at least) and arm-socket missiles. But it's a small quibble and would probably raise the price of the line if they did that with all the toys.

[DaptoDog]

This guy is fantastic. Feels so much more weighty in car mode compared to Sideswipe. The transformation is so impressive with so many small movements but I did not find it frustrating at all.

The only thing is his butt flap seems more prominent from the front than it does in picture. I will double check that though since I may have not transformed it correctly.

[Skyfire]

Got around to opening mine (yes I know, refer to this: http://www.otca.com.au/boards/showthread.php/27383-How-many-unopened-Transformers-do-you-have). Anyway, love this guy heaps. But here's something, pushing and moving the backpack to get the spoilers on the other side of blue windscreen is really tough and I feel I might break the windscreen or a hinge. The windscreen slides off the clear transparent holder (came off during transformation). I just remove the windscreen altogether and now pegging the backpack is a breeze. Even if I managed to do as the instructions say, I have fear the windscreen or hinge will crack over time from pressure.

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