Saw one on Yahoo Japan for 60,000 yen. I have yet to see one on eBay.

 

A nice person in Japan was very kind to help me get this. I sent him my three box cutouts, which he forwarded to TT. They sent him the coronation set, and he forwarded it to me again. I only paid for postage and his expenses. Kind people still exist in this world, and I'm very grateful to him for going through this trouble for me.

 

You stole his kidneys, you fiend! /s

 

there is one

 

Transformation Masterpiece KO MP-52 Starscream Version 2.0 mp52 Accessory bag | eBay

The crown is the same one which comes with the recent KO Skywarp, the paint job isn't as complete as the official one (missing some red parts). Too bad, as it's a stupid situation that this set is so limited (far worse than how Ratbat came with Soundblaster) and a competent KO would be much appreciated.

 

[Pre-Order] 4th Party TW-01 Accessory Pack for MP-52 Starscream

 

That throne is gorgeous but everything else about that set is such a wasted opportunity. Here's pauldrons with the worst possible pin placement and a system that for some reason holds the null rays, an ugly comically oversized crown, and the same shitty plastic cape that should have been (wired) cloth (and positioned in front of the wings) from the get-go.

 

I never thought I would hear you say that.

 

IDK if this would be the correct thread to put this in but I can't seem to find the Skywarp thread so i'm putting this here. If anyone knows the official thread feel free to tell me because I can barely find this one when I look for it.

BBTS has Skywarp on sale for $169.99.
Transformers Masterpiece MP-52+ Skywarp 2.0

 

Can see you found it...

For future reference, I tend to use The Masterpiece Character Guide (or "do they have an MP yet", and what substitutes?) as it links to all the MP threads, TT and 3P

 

Yeah I had to use the advanced search and I finally found it. Thanks for that thread, though. It should make finding things easier.

 

One day sale at BBTS!!! MP-52+ Thundercracker for $169.99!!!

Transformers Masterpiece MP-52+ Thundercracker 2.0

Not about Starscream but people might want to know...  

 

I adore this figure. I really do. It's easily my favourite MP of all time. But I cannot do this anymore with MP52. I have had 3 of these figures and all 3 have broken on me. It's horrible, I want to enjoy it but this has lead to nothing but frustration and heartbreak every time I replace it. Why does my favourite G1 character have to be the one with all these problems??

First one had a cracked ankle

Second one had a broken bicep

And now after months and months of owning this one, I thought I had the perfect copy. Zero cracks, tolerances were great and no QC problems to speak of. I was happy. I replaced it as a present for myself when I passed my Japanese exam, I was elated to have this mold back. I check today over half a year later and that part is cracked in half for no reason. Literally in my favourite pose on the shelf for weeks and it just decides to do that, as if I am fated to have this exact figure always fail on me every time I own it. There is no excuse. I am not unlucky, this is what this figure is. I was in denial of all the flaws, I wanted to blindly enjoy it and now I just have to come to terms with the fact that unless it is reissued every copy has a more than reasonable chance of breaking on me. 3 out of my Starscreams all have broken. This isn't sellable to cut my losses, this isn't fixable as its where a part tabs in with a lot of friction and tightness (may be the reason that area broke)

I don't want to hear about how I can frankenstein it back together or what KOs I should buy, I am absolutely done with this figure. I desperately want to own one that is not fucked, but I am not getting the emotional return I want from this hobby.

 

Takara gonna takara. Sorry to hear that. My hound disintegrated on my shelf... so I understand your pain.

 

I've really had no other issues with any MP I've ever owned. It's just this one that keeps failing on me.

 

That sucks. All 3 of my seekers have held up really well. I wonder if it's just cruel luck you're having

 

it really does sound like absolutely rotten luck, sorry about that. Cracked ankles we heard a few of, and a couple of issues with the forearms, but that crack on the back? Yikes. I have a spare body I can offer to you when I get back home at Xmas if you haven’t sorted out something by then. Everyone deserves a good copy of one of the best MPs of all time.

 

I really think so. I have no doubt I'm taking the proverbial fall for hundreds of other seekers with me getting the rejects.

I like the sound of that. I'll be in touch on twitter. Godsend!