After long months of teasing glimpses, primarily from Takara-Tomy’s Hisashi Yuki, Masterpiece Star Saber is almost here! He’s now out in Taiwan, and Duoduogreentea of TFND has posted some of the first true in-hand images of this victorious Masterpiece release. We’ve mirrored some of the best images of this one – let’s say go* and check them out!
*(Let’s say go, for those not familiar, was one of the catchphrases of Transformers Victory, which was mainly used by Star Saber)
Eaglebot13
As much as I want to love this toy it has been spoiled by the fact that I'm on my second one and it still has some pretty major qc issues. The first one had two left upper arms on saber making it impossible to combine with the v star, and now this second one has a crooked pin on the foot and a slightly off ratchet joint in the hips of the v star. I really don't want to exchange it again as BBTS took forever, so, if anyone has a good way of getting the pin out so I can a least fix the foot it would be greatly appreciated.
[Wing_Saber-X]
My, my..such a positive , constructive ball of sunshine aren't you?
Decepticon89087
Very nice generic japanese robot you got there.
…More Decepticon masterpieces please!
[Wing_Saber-X]
Loving this figure so far! Just some minor iffy transformations in the smaller robot and V Star's backpack, but I'll get used to it eventually..
QC is near perfect in terms of paint, but there is a slightly annoying gap on the left upper torso / shoulder-pad of the smaller robot- plane, Saber. Gahhhh. >_<
AutobotAlvaron
Good for you DukeFett! Would you be good enough to give us your thoughts on StarSaber's QC & overall look when you can, plus maybe adding a few pics, please?
DukeFett
The work day can't end fast enough!!! Just got in from Anime Export.
GunplaGamer
Never was able to get Star Saber when I was little…I got mine on Monday but I have been sick this entire week!! Haven't been able to open him yet…Currently in bed on my Macbook Pro
[Wing_Saber-X]
Star Saber was my very first G1 Leader toy back in they day.. in 1989.. ahh.. takes me back, really.
AutobotAlvaron
I remember doing the same thing way back in 2003 with MP-01 Convoy! My Dad took me to the UPS warehouse to pick it up because we kept missing the delivery at home. I couldn't wait to see the first Transformers Masterpiece, so I carefully unboxed him in the car on the way home. MP01/MP04 remain my favorite Masterpieces so far, but Star Saber is a worthy member of the line.
Ah, good memories!
[Wing_Saber-X]
Killer pics, bro. smexy.
Dr. Killinger
I haven't done anything to the handle yet, looking at my options but might just cut a grove into it.
Huge thanks to The Chosen Prime for getting this guy out so quickly! If you guys arnt ordering from him yet… i dunno why!
mizuki088
The Combiner port for Victory saber is more like ankle Tilt (basic clip point.)
I do not think you can use the generation combination port because you needed a major change to all G1 combiners. Remember, you needed to allow the smaller figures to act as arm or Leg. (Lio Kaiser is a special case!)
You needed a combiner port that allowed multiple articulations as well support the weight for the smaller figures.
blackconvoy_D01
https://m.flickr.com/#/photos/26350372@N04/16885173416/
Underwear
So how did you any problem with fitting of the sword handle? Initially I thought it was rather loose but after finding out from Ben's youtube review, I had another go at him holding it properly.
Now everything is perfect! Just need to carefully put the peg of the sword handle onto the slot on his fingers that's all.
Dr. Killinger
Thanks to The Chosen Prime! Now just to wait for Leo…
Autovolt 127
I don't blame you man.
blackconvoy_D01
Can't wait to get home:
https://m.flickr.com/#/photos/26350372@N04/16882313736/
I couldn't wait:
https://m.flickr.com/#/photos/26350372@N04/16908288725/
Takeshi357
There's apparently a better place for it inside the folding backpack piece…
mizuki088
Well, I think there will be some 3rd parties will decode the combiner port.
Hint: 3rd parties does not need to make Victory Leo to gain 4 mode: Robot, Lion, Jet, Boots and backpack. Lion/Jet/back pack could reduce a lot of molding part cost issues.
(Just name it: Heroic Lion)
TCracker
The connecting ports are there, would be foolhardy if they do not pursue it.