Toy Review - Masterpiece Sunstreaker

[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!

Tuning vehicle mode from the front


Tuning vehicle mode from the rear


Surface-to-air weapon


Doors, bonnet and headlights opened


Standard Lamborghini mode from the front


Standard vehicle mode from the rear


With MP Sideswipe in vehicle mode


Robot mode


Pistol


Rifle (Flare Gun)


Gah! It's horrible! Get that silver thing outta there!


With MP Sideswipe in robot mode


Comparison with G1 Sunstreaker, robot mode


Comparison with G1 Sunstreaker, vehicle mode

[kurdt_the_goat]

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

Pistol

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

[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. Now I know, and 知識は戦いの半分さ

[GoktimusPrime]

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

This is what happens when I have brunch with my 8 year old




Rock beats scissors


Running with scissors


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)

[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!

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.

[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. 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. Ah well.

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

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).
















RE: this post on the Action Pose Thread
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. But hey, if Michael Bay can get away with scenes that jump from day to night then so can I!