"The Decepticons keep bad company - each other!" - Jazz, G2
Wow, the MP Soundwave packaging sure is a departure from Hasbro's usual MP packaging. Makes it look more like a serious adult collectable rather than a for-kids toy (which is how previous Hasbro MP packaging feels like to me, being prominently window).
But the attempt to put the Japanese word for Masterpiece there feels weird for several reasons.
1) In Japan Masterpieces are just called "Masterpiece" (Masutaapiisu); so directly derived from English.
2) Even if Hasbro wanted to use the Japanese word for masterpiece (kessaku), in this context it should be called kessakuban (傑作版). But I suppose that this package is really intended for English language markets, so the Kanji is purely ornamental... much like all the poorly spelt and weird English ("Engrish") on Japanese packaging. What do we call this? "Neehongo"?
HATRED FOR JAMES VAN DER BEEK RISING!
Still have some stuff for sale. Free pickup at Parra Fair
http://www.otca.com.au/boards/showthread.php?t=8503
From BBTS via TFormers, we have images of TakaraTomy's
EG09 Groove (Legends Animated Prowl repaint)
EG10 Beachcomber
TG 26 BB Gold
TG 27 Hoist & Trailbreaker two pack
TG 28 Megatron & Starcream two pack
TG 29 Sandstorm
Ruination is now in stock at BBTS.