Takara MP-11 Starscream in-hand images

[theheretic]

I picked up a Hasbro MP screamer for $40 shipped :-) It was a good auction

[canofwhoopass_87]

gok, when I jump onto BBTS

Takara MP11S Sunstorm - $250
Takara MP11 Starscream - $160
Takara MP10 Optimus - $250
Takara MP09 Rodimus - $210
Takara MP08 Grimlock - $175

Now the same goes for pretty much all online stores. Comparing MP11 to all of these recent releases (bar Sunstorm)...I'd say he's pretty cheap compared to everything else, especially since he's only due out now and the others were released months ago.

You argue that MP11 is expensive, yet the only supporting evidence you can bring to the table, is that it's more expensive than MP03 (from 6-7 years ago) and Prime "cab" repaints.

Simply put - When I look at the RRP for MP11, I'm comparing it to the prices of other MP's released recently. It doesn't make sense comparing it to first run MP's released years and years ago.

Using the recently released Encore Devvy as an example. What was it? $120rrp?

Me - If my wallet is stretched and I'm deciding whether or not to buy it for that price, I'd compare it to Encore Bruticus or the current market price for a vintage G1 Devvy

You - Your wallet is stretched and you're deciding whether or not to buy it for that price. You'd compare it to the original 1985 giftset rrp

[UltraMarginal]

I don't mind the grey, I don't think it's hasbro grey so much as an off white that is more realistic than a pure white.

The unfinished look of the vehicle mode is because it's been molded without the "fast pack" that was added to later iterations of the f-15, that's the more aerodynamic looking parts on the outside of the intakes next to the cockpit.

the way the guns have been fixed to the arms is a little wierd, I would prefer to be able to swap out to the missiles like the MP02.

I have the 3 takara MP seekers and a Hasbro starscream so unless this falls in my lap I won't be getting it, I just don't have a need.
great place to jump on though if you are a collector that missed out on the earlier Masterpiece seekers.

[Lord_Zed]

It looks pretty good to me, dig those new feet, and his modified torso. As for the colour, it doesn't quite have that same painted look that the previous ones had, however the grey is more true to Starscreams proper colours than the white they used for previous toys. Starscream is grey damnit he is not a clown.

I would get it if I didn't already have four of the older mould.

[Slag]

I would get it if I didn't already have four of the older mould.

exactly!

[Aqua Prime]

Mr Starscream fan here is getting it and will try and get some comparison photos up when he lands in the next few days.

[griffin]

when I jump onto BBTS

Takara MP11S Sunstorm - $250
Takara MP11 Starscream - $160
Takara MP10 Optimus - $250
Takara MP09 Rodimus - $210
Takara MP08 Grimlock - $175

You should be comparing it with MPs that are the same size or smaller (like previous MP Seekers)... you've listed bigger MPs (Optimus, Rodimus, Grimlock - which are going to be more expensive), and rare/limited edition MP Sunstorm (which is going to be priced higher at secondary sources like BBTS - which is also not a good idea when comparing prices... you should compare prices from primary sources).

Comparing it to ones that aren't bigger...
MP Skywarp is STILL under $150 on ebay, while Ghost Starscream is STILL under $130. The green-scream and Thundercracker would have been about the same ($100-120) when they were first released, so this new Starscream (with extra accessories and inflation) at $160, is probably about right.

[heroic_decepticon]

I like the retooling they did on this - esp the waist fins and the head. I absolutely hated the previous seeker waist fins.

[theheretic]

Why is MP11S so expensive? Is he gold plated? LOL

[Ultra Mackness]

That's some crazy pricing on MP11S. Try Yahobby.com, he's $139.99 there while MP11 is $155.99.