The G1-Focused Masterpiece Speculation Thread

Discussion in 'Transformers Toy Discussion' started by Superquad7, Dec 1, 2011.

  1. Enterlaw

    Enterlaw Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jan 22, 2013
    Posts:
    1,799
    Trophy Points:
    197
    Likes:
    +586
    PROBABLY not. There's no logo on it, and even though it DOES look a lot like a the cab it's based on, it could be another, or just a close approximation. I don't know that the truck manufacturer has a strong case here.

    Jazz and Bumblebee, though - I think it's a harder argument to make. Porsches and VW's are pretty distinctive vehicles with certain design cues that resonable people could say "yeah, that's a Porsche/VW Beetle" (this being the standard for Copyright/Trademark disputes).
     
  2. OptimusTimelord

    OptimusTimelord Masterpiece Reanimator

    Joined:
    Jun 11, 2011
    Posts:
    6,558
    Trophy Points:
    297
    Likes:
    +17,397
    Twitter:
    YouTube (Legacy):
    Sneaky, counting six Constructicons as Devastator! ;) 

    Good list though. If it could only be 20, I would like to see...

    1. Skyfire (deserves a toon accurate toy after all these years)
    2. Jazz
    3. Mirage
    4. Wheeljack
    5. Trailbreaker (and thus Hoist)
    6. Ironhide (= Ratchet)
    7. Sunstreaker
    8. Hound
    9. Bumblebee
    10. Inferno (= Grapple)
    11. Tracks
    12. Arcee (honestly though, an upscaled KO off the MGT one would do, it's perfect apart from size)
    13. Ultra Magnus
    14. Megs v2
    15. Reflector
    16. Blitzwing
    17. Astrotrain
    18. Galvatron
    19. Scourge
    20. Cyclonus

    The bolded ones are MPs who I think are high on TT's list and we definitely will see regardless.
     
  3. Megatronus27

    Megatronus27 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Aug 3, 2012
    Posts:
    3,479
    Trophy Points:
    262
    Location:
    Detroit
    Likes:
    +1,399
    Sneaky, counting 3 Autobots as NOTHING!? :) 

    I like your list. I'd drop Tracks for Cliffjumper and have to axe Scourge, Arcee, and Inferno for Insecticons! Is there anyway to make the list 25 to add newly scaled Dinos? or 4 slightly shorter Dinos and get a Devastator?!

    Lets just make the count 30 and call it a day!
     
  4. Megatronus27

    Megatronus27 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Aug 3, 2012
    Posts:
    3,479
    Trophy Points:
    262
    Location:
    Detroit
    Likes:
    +1,399
    In truth tho, all I will be collecting and really want is S1. I'm sure Galv and UM gotta get in there too but I may pass cause this venture is way past my original finanicial assessment and comfort zone. I don't collect (rather haven't been collecting) and MP-10 at a TRU price got me into it.

    Damn it Lambor! You changed the MP rules!!!! My wallet says "NO! ... but my heart says "YES"!
     
  5. Master Blaster

    Master Blaster Banned

    Joined:
    Jan 27, 2008
    Posts:
    9,040
    News Credits:
    1
    Trophy Points:
    227
    Likes:
    +5
    Ebay:
    :lol  it's a rough road ahead for us. Financially.


    It's funny how many of us are collecting the exact same way- S1 only. Though I will have to make space for Magnus and a new Hot Rod if they do em, as they're pretty sweet characters.
     
  6. Hound521

    Hound521 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jan 15, 2013
    Posts:
    312
    Trophy Points:
    76
    Likes:
    +0
    I really like the list. but personally I'd drop the triple changers and most of the wreckers listed. I'd really prefer the main Arc crew from S1 and the Nemesis crew including the Insecticons and Shockwave
     
  7. Grimmjow

    Grimmjow Blastcage

    Joined:
    Feb 2, 2012
    Posts:
    3,510
    Trophy Points:
    237
    Location:
    Georgia, USA
    Likes:
    +196
  8. dkr7

    dkr7 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Oct 13, 2010
    Posts:
    2,330
    News Credits:
    9
    Trophy Points:
    262
    Likes:
    +682
    well i'm giving up collecting Hot Toys to concentrate on Takara MP's in the new scalI will also most likely be selling some Hot Toys to help fund this, most likely the Tumbler and Bat-pod and maybe others too.

    I only got into Hot Toys due to the lull in MP releases, now it seems i'm getting my wish i'm gonna support them. S1 only tho.
     
  9. zappatton2

    zappatton2 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Nov 9, 2012
    Posts:
    1,531
    Trophy Points:
    232
    Likes:
    +536
    Yeah, if I was doing a list of 20 new molds, it would be;

    ‘BOTS:

    1. Bumblebee
    2. Jazz
    3. Magnus
    4. Ironhide/Ratchet
    5. Grimlock (bigger version)
    6. Cliffjumper/Hubcap
    7. Trailbreaker/Hoist
    8. Blaster w. at least two cassettes
    9. Slag


    and ‘CONS:

    10. Megatron
    11. Shockwave
    12. Devastator (all six in one box set)
    13. Blitzwing
    14. Skywarp/Takara Thundercracker
    15. Galvatron
    16. Kickback
    17. Shrapnel
    18. Bombshell
    19. Scourge
    20. Cyclonus

    ...and of course I instantly run out of space for a few extra cars and some more season 3 characters. Yeah, I've tried these lists before, I tend to give up after 100 or so.
     
  10. orangeitis

    orangeitis All orange, all the time. Looks infectious.

    Joined:
    Mar 20, 2012
    Posts:
    12,936
    News Credits:
    1
    Trophy Points:
    312
    Location:
    United States
    Likes:
    +26,052
    All MP Constructicons in one boxed set? That would be insane.
     
  11. Grimmjow

    Grimmjow Blastcage

    Joined:
    Feb 2, 2012
    Posts:
    3,510
    Trophy Points:
    237
    Location:
    Georgia, USA
    Likes:
    +196
    Just imagine the cost...I cringe just imagining what it could be.
     
  12. orangeitis

    orangeitis All orange, all the time. Looks infectious.

    Joined:
    Mar 20, 2012
    Posts:
    12,936
    News Credits:
    1
    Trophy Points:
    312
    Location:
    United States
    Likes:
    +26,052
    Yeah. Even Hasbro's version would cost upwards of Hercules' total pricetag. Maybe even higher, as the MP Constructicons would be bigger, since they'd be in MP-10 scale.
     
  13. Wyvern

    Wyvern Velvet Sanchez

    Joined:
    Feb 7, 2003
    Posts:
    8,364
    News Credits:
    1
    Trophy Points:
    287
    Likes:
    +14
    They would cost the same as Sideswipe... around $70-80. So it would probably be a little cheaper than Hercules.
     
  14. TCracker

    TCracker R.I.P., 5/2019 Veteran

    Joined:
    Jan 28, 2007
    Posts:
    17,043
    News Credits:
    16
    Trophy Points:
    347
    Likes:
    +22,444
    All this speculation about MP Megs V2 makes me even more jittery.
    I am no longer in the know, but before things started to go pear shaped (in this boards in particular), I can vouch that MP Megs ver 2 is there. It is just the question WHEN.

    Still, it is your prerogative to believe whatever that is stated. But I am trying to provide some 'assurance' that OPtimus will not have to fight Soundwave and Starscream only.

    Buy hey, like one particular boardmember here said about me : 'Take TCracker's word with a HUGE grain of salt.' :D  :D 
     
  15. Master Blaster

    Master Blaster Banned

    Joined:
    Jan 27, 2008
    Posts:
    9,040
    News Credits:
    1
    Trophy Points:
    227
    Likes:
    +5
    Ebay:
    hmm, here's my list, assuming ten for autobots and ten for decepticons:

    BOTS

    - Wheeljack
    - Jazz
    - Mirage
    - Hound
    - Sunstreaker
    - Trailbreaker/Hoist
    - Blaster with Steeljaw & Ramhorn
    - Rewind & Eject
    - Ultra Magnus
    - Skyfire

    CONS

    - Megatron
    - Shockwave
    - Reflector
    - Insections
    - Astrotrain
    - Blitzwing
    - Galvatron
    - Cyclonus
     
  16. Golden Age

    Golden Age BATTLE BEAST

    Joined:
    Sep 18, 2005
    Posts:
    2,781
    Trophy Points:
    257
    Likes:
    +8
    Mine in no particular order:

    BOTS:
    1. Mirage
    2. Bumblebee
    3. Wheeljack
    4. Ironhide/Ratchet
    5. Jazz
    6. Cliffjumper
    7. Inferno/Grapple
    8. Sunstreaker
    9. Trailbreaker/Hoist
    10. Hotrod ver 2
    11. Grimlock ver 2
    12. Hound

    CONS:
    13. Megs v2.
    14. Reflector
    15. Blitzwing
    16. Astrotrain
    17. Shrapnel
    18. Bombshell
    19. Kickback
    20. Shockwave

    Oh, I forgot
    21. Tracks

    It would be nice to get a Gears, Huffer, Windcharger and Brawn that are in better scale too.
     
    Last edited: Jan 30, 2013
  17. Master Blaster

    Master Blaster Banned

    Joined:
    Jan 27, 2008
    Posts:
    9,040
    News Credits:
    1
    Trophy Points:
    227
    Likes:
    +5
    Ebay:
    D'oh, I forgot that I wanted a V2 Hot Rod. If we could get one that was just Hot Rod and scaled nicely with the new stuff, that'd be mega awesome. I love the bot mode on the guy, and the alt mode is swish. Hot Rod V1 looks mega awesome, such a shame the QC is duff :( 
     
  18. OptimusTimelord

    OptimusTimelord Masterpiece Reanimator

    Joined:
    Jun 11, 2011
    Posts:
    6,558
    Trophy Points:
    297
    Likes:
    +17,397
    Twitter:
    YouTube (Legacy):
    Interesting to see so much common ground in people's various lists. And bizarre to think that at the current rate 20 MPs could come within the next 2 - 5 years or so... :drool: 
    Since you're not in the loop anymore TC (i.e held accountable for blowing whistles!) are there any titbits of info you were holding back? I mean like did you actually see a Megs v2 design, and is it a G1 style gun? (I know it's 95% likely, just looking for confirmation).
     
  19. Mechafire

    Mechafire Shadow Broker Moderator News Staff

    Joined:
    May 9, 2008
    Posts:
    26,215
    News Credits:
    33
    Trophy Points:
    452
    Likes:
    +2,323
    Eeexcellent. Megs v2 and Shockwave are probably my 2 most wanted MPs.
     
  20. Lazerwave

    Lazerwave My Most Prized Treasure

    Joined:
    May 29, 2007
    Posts:
    64,221
    News Credits:
    116
    Trophy Points:
    457
    Likes:
    +153,363
    The only masterpiece toy I wish they would make is Wheeljack. As long as I have Masterpiece Soundwave and Masterpiece Wheeljack I don't need anything else.