Toy Review - MP-18 Masterpiece Streak

[kurdt_the_goat]

Toy Review - Streak
Series - Takara Masterpiece
Sub-line - none
Size/class - MP Car
Wave - MP-18
New/remould/redeco - remould
Released here - No
Approximate Retail Price - 6090Y - $50-70AU (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 - Black/Silver
Main Accessories - Gun



I wasn't going to get Streak, foolishly thinking that Prowl and Smokescreen would satisfy me. Wrong!

I think i like Streak more than Prowl now - his silver is a really nice gunmetal (similar to Alternity Megatron), whilst the black is super glossy and just looks superb! I love the extra detailing on the transparent parts of his hood. Happy to report mine also had no QC issues (my Prowl had a bit of a lumpy-paint forehead) - Streaks paint job is immaculate.

I think the only thing i can fault with it is, are his built in launchers. They're not painted, so they look a little cheap next to the rest of the shiny silver.

[kaiden]

I think the only thing i can fault with it is, are his built in launchers. They're not painted, so they look a little cheap next to the rest of the shiny silver.

in comparison to Prowl and Smokescreen he does seem a bit plain. Prowl gets the shiny launchers (from amazon) and sirens and Smokescreen gets his launchers and body kit.

[kurdt_the_goat]

I don't have any Amazon launchers unfortunately! Not the end of the world, though maybe i'll get some 3rd party ones when if/when they come.

[GoktimusPrime]

in comparison to Prowl and Smokescreen he does seem a bit plain. Prowl gets the shiny launchers (from amazon) and sirens and Smokescreen gets his launchers and body kit.

Launcher. Amazon only provided 1 launcher which I felt was disappointing. Bluestreak should come with 1 launcher too - Amazon Smokescreen doesn't come w/ any bonus accessories (but I still preordered mine from there anyway just cos it was the cheapest I could find ). My Bluestreak's still sitting in Japan... gonna have him shipped together with Smokescreen to save on postage.

[kaiden]

Launcher. Amazon only provided 1 launcher which I felt was disappointing. Bluestreak should come with 1 launcher too - Amazon Smokescreen doesn't come w/ any bonus accessories (but I still preordered mine from there anyway just cos it was the cheapest I could find ). My Bluestreak's still sitting in Japan... gonna have him shipped together with Smokescreen to save on postage.

yes i know that Prowl and Bluestreak come with one launcher each (unless you bought Prowl from RK for $69.90 which included 2 launchers) - what i meant was that the launcher that comes with Bluestreak is meant for Prowl. Which is why he ends up being a bit plain with his default launchers.

[drifand]

Actually for me I felt Smokescreen looks kind of flat compared to this guy. I know, smokescreen has body kit etc...but it didn't seem fierce enough.

[Nevac]

I really like Bluestreak the grey/black color looks great and he looks better with the 2 amazon launchers too. Only gripe is my Bluestreak is a southpaw if I put his gun in his right hand he can't hold it straight I think the groove might need some trimming. Anyone else have this problem?

[Trent]

Unfortunately I have to wait until Smokescreen is released as I bundled them together I was like Kurdt and wasn't gonna bother with Bluestreak

I'm starting to see why people think he is better than Prowl though

[GoktimusPrime]

yes i know that Prowl and Bluestreak come with one launcher each (unless you bought Prowl from RK for $69.90 which included 2 launchers) - what i meant was that the launcher that comes with Bluestreak is meant for Prowl. Which is why he ends up being a bit plain with his default launchers.

Aah right. I don't mind the default launchers per se... I like the idea of Prowl, Bluestreak and Smokescreen all having different looking launchers to further differentiate them.

[lancalot]

i found that this figure got really good paint job ...compare to prowl in which both of my had a little smudge of paint .... i love the transparent window on the roof also which was a nice touch as prowl one was painted over,, it good how they try to make it different form prowl , and smokescreen , the looks of his body kit doesn't have much detail at all and looks odd , he my favourite character so hoping it look better in person.