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Have you seen a transformer masterpiece figure

protonion

protonion

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I have and my mind was blown.



(side note, one of the most entertaining youtubers I have seen)

Where were these toys in my childhood? How the hell are they made? Incredible stuff. If I saw them as a kid, my parents wouldn't have a calm day until they bought one for me.

Now...

I want to buy one. Starscream is obviously the popular choice. But it so expensive....
There is an unofficial one:
https://www.bigbadtoystore.com/Product/VariationDetails/141362

Half price. Is it good?

How durable are they? How many transformations will they stand before becoming loose or whatever?

I have a soft spot for Wheeljack but it maybe difficult to find.

Do you have any? What is your favourite? Which one has the best transformation in your opinion?
 
kunonabi

kunonabi

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I've only bought a couple since they tend to be very delicate or have QC issues. I think they've gotten better lately though.
 
GuyKazama

GuyKazama

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Starscream is excellent. Both the third party and official are solid, but if you are choosing between them, the New Masterpiece is the way to go despite the cost. Much more interesting transformation, better proportioned, less kibble, and more accurate to the show.




my current favorite is this third party Motormaster. Uses some sort of witchcraft to turn turn into cab and trailer.
 
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TheMan

TheMan

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I've wanted to get some of these but they're older now, getting more expensive, and I already waste money on enough useless crap

still gonna watch this video though
 
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Bro, I've proactively tried to delete my knowledge of those lol. Even if I had disposable income I wouldn't be enough to satisfy that thirst. With that said it'll eventually comes to a point I'll get one..

BUT WHICH ONE?!?! 😭
 
Ozzy Onya A2Z

Ozzy Onya A2Z

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Grimlock and Wheelie double pack...SOLD.

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Dazrael

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Masterpiece Jetfire is the next big one to be released apparently although I’m keeping my fingers crossed for Galvatron someday. MP Rodimus Prime has been without his greatest adversary for too long.
 
sol_bad

sol_bad

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Ya, I have quite a few of them but need to catch up. I still haven't bought Beast Wars Tigatron, Arcee, Movie Masterpiece Starscream, Movie Masterpiece Ratchet and the new Starscream/Thundercracker/Skywarp molds.
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Rattrap, Rhinox and Waspinator are not Masterpiece.
 
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Space Runaway

Space Runaway

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Yeah I have a couple but the cost has raised so much in the last few years they basically priced me out of it. Even the KO vers can be rather expensive now.
 
protonion

protonion

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Reviving my topic (how time flies wtf) as I finally got my first figure.
The coronation Starscream.
Not masterpiece but it's cute and easy to transform.


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In the meantime all this time I have been obsessed with these figures, watching daily transformations on YouTube for every one of them.
What I have seen, is that the 3rd party ones blow the officials out of the water.

This one in particular looks out of this world.


You cannot see a single trace of a robot in the helicopter mode. And the robot itself looks super cool with nice proportions.

This may be my first expensive purchase.
It's on sale for 189 dollars on showz store.

Anyone has experience with this? They ship to EU for 3.5 dollars. Is this legit?
 
Vestal

Vestal

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sol_bad said:
There are the DX Chokogin figures.

english.tamashii.jp

DX超合金 初回限定版VF-1Sバルキリー ロイ・フォッカースペシャル | 魂ウェブ

スカル大隊長ロイ・フォッカー、ついに登場!
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I had the original of this fucker back in the late 80s.. Played the shit out of it, it was well built solid and just fucking awesome lol.

Many a fantasy wars did he win during his prime!

Edit: it was this one, but for the life of me I thought it had the Transformers logos on it..
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Wheeljack539

Wheeljack539

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Fascinating. Though I do want to mention that for the 3rd Party Seekers (Starscream, Skywarp and Thundercracker) from Deformation Space are on sale at a good price:

showzstore.com

Deformation Space DS-01 Crimson Wings Starscream

New 3rd Party dropped today on its first take on G1 MP Starscream.
showzstore.com showzstore.com




I'd also like to make mention that Legends scale transformers have come a long way:

showzstore.com

Magic Square MS-B46 Light of Victory Optimus Prime 2.0 Version

Magic Square's 3rd Party Figures take your collection to the next level with MS-B46 Light of Victory 2.0, a Legends scaled 3rd party figure that transforms from a Semi Truck and Trailer to robot and back. Magic Square's Light of Justice stands 5.0 inches
showzstore.com showzstore.com




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Space Runaway

Space Runaway

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Vestal said:
I had the original of this fucker back in the late 80s.. Played the shit out of it, it was well built solid and just fucking awesome lol.

Many a fantasy wars did he win during his prime!

Edit: it was this one, but for the life of me I thought it had the Transformers logos on it..
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You're thinking of G1 Jetfire/Skyfire which was a Macross Valkyrie released under the Transformers line

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StreetsofBeige

StreetsofBeige

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Space Runaway said:
You're thinking of G1 Jetfire/Skyfire which was a Macross Valkyrie released under the Transformers line

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I didn't have many transformers, but I had Jetfire too. Made the rest of them I had look like shit. Optimus, Soundwave, a red sports car I forget the name and some more.

For those of you who only had newer transformers, the old G1 ones were sturdy as hell. Some of the parts were metal. Megatron was another one with metal parts.

My bro had this. That was during the transformer craze and he got Megatron (I forget who got it for him). But he was already grown out of toys so he gave it to me.

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GingerNathan

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Yes they're great, first got a handful ten years or so ago, but in the last couple of years started collecting properly both Takara and third Party. Just need Fanstoys Hunk (Brawn), X-Transbots Boost (Windcharger - although that will be a placeholder until something better comes along) and Four of the Fanstoys Dinobots (I've got Takara Grimlock but the scale is far too small) and my G! Series 1 will be complete. Do need to buy some new cabinets soon.

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Ownage

Ownage

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They should make a Transformer called Kolektor that collects things for social media promotion. Make it skinny, short and wears glasses. He can be the Autobots' archivist.
 
Wheeljack539

Wheeljack539

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GingerNathan said:
Yes they're great, first got a handful ten years or so ago, but in the last couple of years started collecting properly both Takara and third Party. Just need Fanstoys Hunk (Brawn), X-Transbots Boost (Windcharger - although that will be a placeholder until something better comes along) and Four of the Fanstoys Dinobots (I've got Takara Grimlock but the scale is far too small) and my G! Series 1 will be complete. Do need to buy some new cabinets soon.
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Terry's has Windcharger/Boost (toon version) in stock: https://www.terrytfsclub.com/products/xtransbot-mmvi-boost-toon-version-p0020

RobotToyBase still has Brawn/Hunk available (which is where I got him): https://robotoybase.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=153_176&product_id=5702&limit=100
 
GingerNathan

GingerNathan

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Wheeljack539 said:
Terry's has Windcharger/Boost (toon version) in stock: https://www.terrytfsclub.com/products/xtransbot-mmvi-boost-toon-version-p0020

RobotToyBase still has Brawn/Hunk available (which is where I got him): https://robotoybase.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=153_176&product_id=5702&limit=100
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Good price for Boost, think its just sold out though :(
I'm UK based and I can get Hunk off a Facebook group I'm part of for around £110ish, but thanks anyway.
Besides I've just recently bought Fanstoys Phoenix and Stomp and Takara Hound so if I buy anymore this month I'll probably get an right earful lol
 
Karmic Raze

Karmic Raze

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Those are awesome. I’d love to grab me up some, and I’ve also been wanting to get anime statues/figures, but I just don’t have a good way of displaying them at the moment. No room.
 
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Wheeljack539

Wheeljack539

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GingerNathan said:
Good price for Boost, think its just sold out though :(
I'm UK based and I can get Hunk off a Facebook group I'm part of for around £110ish, but thanks anyway.
Besides I've just recently bought Fanstoys Phoenix and Stomp and Takara Hound so if I buy anymore this month I'll probably get an right earful lol
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Boost is also on RobotToyBase: https://robotoybase.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=153_183&product_id=4949&limit=100

Just check with shipping price as it's not included on regular pricing.

Also can be found at:
www.bigbadtoystore.com

Master Mini MM-6 Boost Metallic (Toy Ver.) Reissue

BigBadToyStore has a massive selection of toys (like action figures, statues, and collectibles) from Marvel, DC Comics, Transformers, Star Wars, Movies, TV Shows, and More
www.bigbadtoystore.com www.bigbadtoystore.com

And speaking of XTB it looks like they might finally have a winner with their Springer:
 
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Best version



Johnny goes all out and those synths or whatever stuff at the end... Yes yes yes

End part best part (idioteque) And yes FPRPlants is still breathlessly awesome

24 yrs later and still loving it

Live like a boss
 
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Wheeljack539

Wheeljack539

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protonion said:
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It arrived! So good! I'm afraid to transform it...
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Take it slow and don't force unless you know for certain that the part moves in the direction you want it to go.

Look at multiple youtube videos as there at least several who will take the time to show how to properly transform, like emgo.
 
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Trogdor1123

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GingerNathan said:
Yes they're great, first got a handful ten years or so ago, but in the last couple of years started collecting properly both Takara and third Party. Just need Fanstoys Hunk (Brawn), X-Transbots Boost (Windcharger - although that will be a placeholder until something better comes along) and Four of the Fanstoys Dinobots (I've got Takara Grimlock but the scale is far too small) and my G! Series 1 will be complete. Do need to buy some new cabinets soon.

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How much was jet fire?!
 
GingerNathan

GingerNathan

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Trogdor1123 said:
How much was jet fire?!
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A few months ago Omegalock "found" some stock in one of their warehouses so I got him for new for £230, typically a month later the pre-orders for Takara'a land. I happy with my Fanstoys one though, a little bit hard to pose but overall a awesome bot.
 
protonion

protonion

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Wheeljack539 said:
Take it slow and don't force unless you know for certain that the part moves in the direction you want it to go.

Look at multiple youtube videos as there at least several who will take the time to show how to properly transform, like emgo.
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It took in total 6 hours... Lot of tears in the process... The first attempt went badly. The instructions are terrible and one crucial detail was not communicated. I transformed it halfway and got stuck. I figured it on my own. Beyond this point the manual was useless. Thankfully YouTube had a couple of videos. Even with those it was brutal. The end result was worth it. As much as I like it, I do not think I will buy such a complex figure again. I prefer those that are fun to transform.
 
LQX

LQX

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I have way too many Transformers. Only a few Masterpieces though as I caught the line very late and missed out on many.
 
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