The G1-Focused Masterpiece Speculation Thread

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

  1. GearsRollo

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    That’s not really a terrible thing though. We know +s come with a character they’re an accessory to, and the + comes out a month ahead, ergo, we’ve got up to 4-5 weeks until they announce what said new character is unless they’re doing it differently this time.
     
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    Just that I've been told about +s being paired with certain characters they share connections with. For Prowl, it's hard. I mean if it's you know who, that old rumor was true and I'd be baffled.
     
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    Meister.
     
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    Jazz. There’s not a lot of other characters besides Bluestreak who Prowl would pair with. It’s possible.

    That said, we’ve been told by TT that they’re working on the pickups, so Trailbreaker should be imminent, with Hoist a few months behind. That’d be pretty cool too, imo.
     
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    It is definitely going to be Jazz. He & Prowl shared 2nd in command roles so it makes the most sense. ‘Nuff Said

     
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    I know MP14+ was a hint for MP Inferno and MP12+ was a hint for Sunstreaker. I can't remember what else there was.
     
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    Ahh, gotcha thanks guys.

    I'd love to see Jazz get made. I've been holding off on Downbeat for one.
     
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    I could see Jazz as whoever it is Hasbro is probably going to sell too. Hes popular enough to be an easy sale and it would clear him out before the MPM version. I wouldnt mind Hound but I really want him ad Mirage announced pretty close to each other.
     
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    If its indeed true that we will see simultaneous MP releases between Takara and Hasbro (with Prowl + being first) I would speculate that we would see more + releases (even unexpected versions like Smokescreen and Tracks) to allow for a fuller release of the MP range to a larger audience and it would increase the likelihood of seeing a V2 version of Sideswipe / Red Alert.
     
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    Where is this info re: simultaneous Hasbro and Takara mainline MP releases coming from?
     
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    I think we would see other V2s and V3s before Sideswipe. If not a new Prime or seeker Im pretty sure well see a new Grimlock and Rodimus. Nor would a new chibi Bumblebees surprise me, especially if someone like Brawn is the announcement for Prowl+. Hasbro banks on the popularity of certain characters and in the MP line a lot of them are due for updates. I dont see them not taking advantage of that.
     
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    Prime is quite possible as he will always sell but he also has yet to have a + release so in this scenario it doesn't matter. However to sell Sideswipe / Red Alert + in this same way requires another joint release. Of course there could be a straight Hasbro release too but that doesn't seem to match what is being put forward.

    I think that the relationship with Lamborghini is strong and they would happily licence another version and Takara has not hesitated to sell the Sideswipe mould hard and its been successful from what I can see. Even the Sideswipe + version was the only version to get a general Takara release. So Takara could whip up a v2 Sideswipe and sell again, especially since they are getting closer to the end of the Carbot line.

    I think a Chibi Bee is too much of a licencing issue even if he is not being a real car and they would not risk upsetting VW with a "likeness" that is unlicensed. I may be wrong though. I think a + Bee will happen though. I should add that I'm unlikely to buy any + series MPs myself and love the MP-12 mould.
     
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    The previous + releases (Red Alert & Sideswipe) have been pared up with figures that are extremely toon focuses.

    So if Prowl+ does hint at a Jazz release. It is highly likely that Jazz will be missing any real world livery. I’m sure he would be licensed just like the others. But just lacking any real world livery or details.
     
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    That would be absolutely fine by me. Based on what we saw with Sunstreaker, there will likely be plenty of real world detail in the sculpt. If the livery is more toon-based, that will still look good.
     
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    I'm running with the Hasbro release of MP17+ and Warden's comments about wanting to make "Takara Tomy Masterpieces accessible to everyone" with a little bit of his having "more MP figures to talk about later in the year" (he may have been meaning MPMs there). The problem is the sustainability of this plan, as they've always had trouble getting MPs to do decent numbers in the NA market. But it does sound to me like simultaneous releases is the goal right now.
     
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    I actually think that Jazz was one of the more detailed bots in the Cartoon. I would expect a decent detail level in an MP version. For the livery however I expect that it will not include the sponsors and more toon/ toy orientated stripes / numbering. Blue windows would be expected too (which is a little disappointing for me personally). So he should actually be a decent compromise I would think as long as he can pull off doors / no doors.
     
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    That bolded part has me confused. What do people think Hasbro means by that? Ok so MP-17+ will be released in the US under Hasbro branding(and at a higher price), but how does that make MPs more accessible? Or am I missing something?

    Also the earlier mention of more Decpticons has me thinking. IF MP-17+ is to be paired with something, what Decpticon could it be?
     
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    Optional door wings is a necessity for a Stepper repaint. I'm curious how they'll do it.
     
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    Sure, TT MPs are accessible to everyone right now, by importing. But think like Warden. He wants Hasbro to get your money, and sees Hasbro not offering MPs as making them "inaccessible." So this is really an attempt to make your money "accessible" to Hasbro.

    As for a Decepticon partner for MP17+, I believe HolyCulture has a suggestion there...
     
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