MP-19 Masterpiece Smokescreen

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Toy Review - Smokescreen
Series - Takara Masterpiece
Sub-line - none
Size/class - MP Car
Wave - MP-19
New/remould/redeco - remould
Released here - No
Approximate Retail Price - 6825Y - $50-74AU (depending on where and when you bought)
Approximate Size - Bit bigger than deluxe
Allegiance - Autobot
Alt-mode - Datsun Fairlady 280ZX
Main Features/Gimmicks - retractable dual shouder cannons
Main Colours - Red, white and blue with 38 on the doors
Main Accessories - Gun , 2x shoulder cannon , Bio card






He was one of my favourite figure as a kid because of the colour I guess , it so bright and stand out from the rest of the cars .
Just like the other MP Datson in transformation and articulation . His alt mode looks stunning and the paint app on him with the word decal are very nicely done and glossy , the only problem with my one is there was a scratch just above the back wheel which they try to cover it with another white paint.
I also like how he is different from the other Datson car by having a front bodykit , back spoiler ,different back lights , a totally different head and even the shoulder transformation of which the wheel being on the top of his shoulder now , totally setting him apart . All his joint are very stiff and some part you really have to force a snap to fit into place like his body to his chest ...The only problem I have is that his gun doesn't fit into his hand properly (The holes) but the hand closes around the handle tightly so it keep it in place. He look great in both mode and very accurate to the cartoons and a must have for any masterpiece collection