MP Star Saber - Brainmaster gimmick & more!
Surprised this hasn't been posted so here it is!
Cybergeeks Alliance Facebook posted some scans from Generations Deluxe Vol2, which was released in limited quantities at the TF Expo, ahead of it's general release later this month.
The pics confirm the Brainmaster compartment will have the "Brain Set" gimmick similar to the original toy - though it looks as though it achieves it in a different manner (the head seems to be hidden just under the neck of Saber, rather than contained with the Brainmaster due to his size?). This seems to be to allow Saber's head to rotate - not sure if he can tilt though. Star Saber himself retains the same "Battle Up" gimmick as the G1 toy - whether the faceplate is spring loaded isn't clear.
Star Saber's sword is confirmed as well, combining with the nose of Saber's alt mode just like it should. It looks like the V-Star contains the same kind of storage compartment for the blade as on the G1 toy, but this time he can be posted better as if he's reaching for it. Previously his gun was also seen mounted on the back of the V-Star. I wonder how the sword will scale with Saber holding it - or if they'll include a separate smaller one for him?
Finally Saber's jet has a standard opening cockpit that the Brainmaster can again sit in like the G1 toy - with a nicely moulded control panel to boot! Here's hoping they can get some good paint apps in there too.
Resident TFW translator SydneyY also mentioned that a caption says there will be no "Fire Base" mode for the MP. I had to look up what that was exactly, so i doubt it'll be missed by many!
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Originally Posted by philby
