Hasbro TRU Masterpiece Thundercracker Pictorial Review

formula93 · 08-24-2012, 05:20 PM

Here are a few pics of TC, albeit on my crappy phone camera. You'll notice in the pic with the green circle, there was a stress mark on that tab straight out of the package. It connects the arm to the wing in plane mode. Might want to be careful. I figured everybody knows the scale of this mold, so there aren't any of those pics. Also, if you can't make it out, he has what amounts to an arm tatto on each bicep that has a picture of G1 Reflector, and the words "Say Cheese." Pretty neat touch. The sidewinder missiles are included, but I don't think there's anywhere to store them in jet mode, as his null ray blasters are now permanently mounted to his arm. The two face gimmick is absent, but the instructions still refer to it, as they're the same for the old MP Seeker figs. They also don't refer to the new heels, which are a FANTASTIC addition. I finally have a seeker that can stand on his own!

lazerface · 08-24-2012, 05:29 PM

That looks cool. I want one now.

Ribieconvoy · 08-24-2012, 05:30 PM

Absolutely gorgeous. I love all the little decals like the Reflector and the seeker holding Soundwave.

AnAutobot1985 · 08-24-2012, 05:31 PM

Def will be picking this up. I am not buying much from Hasbro lately but an MP Thundercracker at that price is a no brainer. Gonna have to call TRU on a regular basis til I find one.

The paint apps make for some nice touches.

Not the guy · 08-24-2012, 05:31 PM

That's epic in all sorts of ways!

Incepticon · 08-24-2012, 05:34 PM

Well that's a shame. I really hoped all that gawdy alt mode decal nonsense would be optional stickers. Definitely skipping it now and will be holding my breath that A) Takara even does their own version, and B) if they do, that they don't destroy the mold with this same kind of nonsensical deco.

miscreant · 08-24-2012, 05:34 PM

Thanks for the review.

For those new to this mold, the tab on the arm is à potential weak spot unfortunately.

formula93 · 08-24-2012, 05:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by miscreant

Thanks for the review.

For those new to this mold, the tab on the arm is à potential weak spot unfortunately.

Yeah, the only other version I have is the walmart Skywarp. I was hoping I didn't make a fool of myself and mistransform something in the pics.

Transbot90210 · 08-24-2012, 05:45 PM

Want.

Robogeek28 · 08-24-2012, 05:47 PM

Yeah, I need this guy. *sigh*

08-24-2012, 05:20 PM	#1
formula93 Dinobot Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 825 Location: Merriam, KS Collection Count: Never enough... News Credits: 2	Hasbro TRU Masterpiece Thundercracker Pictorial Review Here are a few pics of TC, albeit on my crappy phone camera. You'll notice in the pic with the green circle, there was a stress mark on that tab straight out of the package. It connects the arm to the wing in plane mode. Might want to be careful. I figured everybody knows the scale of this mold, so there aren't any of those pics. Also, if you can't make it out, he has what amounts to an arm tatto on each bicep that has a picture of G1 Reflector, and the words "Say Cheese." Pretty neat touch. The sidewinder missiles are included, but I don't think there's anywhere to store them in jet mode, as his null ray blasters are now permanently mounted to his arm. The two face gimmick is absent, but the instructions still refer to it, as they're the same for the old MP Seeker figs. They also don't refer to the new heels, which are a FANTASTIC addition. I finally have a seeker that can stand on his own! SALE LIST FEEDBACK

08-24-2012, 05:29 PM	#2
lazerface Dinobot Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 820 Collection Count: 150+ News Credits: 1	That looks cool. I want one now. My Collection My Wanted List - (I'm looking for G1/G2 Dinobots) Feedback

08-24-2012, 05:31 PM	#4
AnAutobot1985 Protectobot Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 1,230 Location: New Hampshire Collection Count: 15+ (Gone MP! quality>quantity)	Def will be picking this up. I am not buying much from Hasbro lately but an MP Thundercracker at that price is a no brainer. Gonna have to call TRU on a regular basis til I find one. The paint apps make for some nice touches. I BUY 3RD PARTY - IN SUPPORT OF THEIR OUTSTANDING EFFORTS!!

08-24-2012, 05:45 PM	#9
Transbot90210 I voted for Super_Megatron and all I got was this stupid user title. Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 14,123 Location: Canada News Credits: 7	Want. BUY MY STUFF There from the start, there until the end!*PROUD SUPPORTER OF 3RD PARTY PRODUCTS* Sig pictures are to be no larger than 40KB in file size and should be no larger than 300 pixels in height and 500 pixels wide - 2005 Staff

08-24-2012, 05:47 PM	#10
Robogeek28 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 10,587 Location: Rotterdam NY News Credits: 9	Yeah, I need this guy. sigh My feedback

08-24-2012, 05:30 PM	#3
Ribieconvoy Pffftttchhtron Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 3,690 Collection Count: OVER NINE THO- I wish. News Credits: 10	Absolutely gorgeous. I love all the little decals like the Reflector and the seeker holding Soundwave.

08-24-2012, 05:31 PM	#5
Not the guy Maximal Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 316 News Credits: 1	That's epic in all sorts of ways!

08-24-2012, 05:34 PM	#6
Incepticon Double Agent Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 6,493 News Credits: 6	Well that's a shame. I really hoped all that gawdy alt mode decal nonsense would be optional stickers. Definitely skipping it now and will be holding my breath that A) Takara even does their own version, and B) if they do, that they don't destroy the mold with this same kind of nonsensical deco.

08-24-2012, 05:34 PM	#7
miscreant _________________________ Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 13,267 Location: Black Dog Lake MN. Collection Count: 437. News Credits: 30	Thanks for the review. For those new to this mold, the tab on the arm is à potential weak spot unfortunately.