Hasbro Masterpiece Sunstorm!

[griffin]

From what I heard it got released in in December with no fan fair. Don't know if it sold out or shelf warmed.

I'm still trying to find evidence that it did end up getting released... and if it did, was there anything stuck onto the packaging to say MP-11A (for Acidstorm).

If it doesn't have something saying MP-11A, then it doesn't count as a "TakaraTomy Masterpiece" release... and even if it does have a label on it, it is still borderline. (a bit like calling the Ghost Starscream a Hasbro release, just because it showed up at our TRU stores)

[griffin]

I think they'd do a red one... if it wasn't a really obscure background Seeker - because it is a major colour that hasn't been used with that mould before.

[jazzcomp]

Great news! Just lost on bidding on MP Sunstorm

[WeallscreamforStarscream]

Great news! Just lost on bidding on MP Sundtorm

LOL i was probably bidding against you hahahaha YAY FOR US!

one thing no one has mentioned yet... Doesn't anyone care about the art on the TakTom boxes and how awesome they are as part of the collection as well?

[Trent]

one thing no one has mentioned yet... Doesn't anyone care about the art on the TakTom boxes and how awesome they are as part of the collection as well?

No. I don't buy TFs for the boxes. And even if I did, the difference in retail price means that you would essentially be paying $60+ for a pretty box.

[1AZRAEL1]

Just to reiterate Trent's point, some people like the boxes and even keep them MISB (which is ludicrous ) But on a serious note, to each their own, and at the end of the day we are all fans

[drifand]

Just to reiterate Trent's point, some people like the boxes and even keep them MISB (which is ludicrous ) But on a serious note, to each their own, and at the end of the day we are all fans

Which is why you would just buy all Takara and be the end of it?


I don't think there is a dispute, all collectors are different. For me as long as it looks and is the original, I get the affordable unless there is a main feature one of them lacks over the other.

A good example is mp-01, hell no I be getting Optimus with the short smoke stacks.

[drifand]

No. I don't buy TFs for the boxes. And even if I did, the difference in retail price means that you would essentially be paying $60+ for a pretty box.

+1
Nice! I like the way you go. I don't need the box, if that was the case everything would almost be Takara issued. In fact I be happy to pay less as long as the robot is complete.

I was so close in buying the Takara one, glad I held back. This is indeed news, hope it comes into Aust TRU with a release date with enough stocks.

I am getting this so it can go with my acid storm.

[Dangermot]

No. I don't buy TFs for the boxes.

I look at it this way - one day when I no longer want my MP collection I plan to pass it on to my grand kids. I think it will make the collection more special for them if everything is packed away into a pristine box and they get to open it rather than just handing them a loose toy.

[drifand]

Box Conversation aside it should match acid storm style, if it is the old in starscream style then I guess you either suck it up or buy Takara.

Either way is kind of irrelevant because Hasbro have not follow through the box style until the Soundwave and acid Storm release. Takara on the other hand had followed through so if boxes are of importance, Takara should be your goal.