2005 Boards member uranusdd has shared with us some nice in-hand pictures of the recently released Masterpiece MP-13B Soundblaster with Ratbat. This Masterpiece set redecos Soundwave in his “new Soundwave” colors from the 1987 Japan-only Headmasters series, complete with optional chest piece to give Soundblaster a show-accurate purple chest, or a toy accurate red one.
The set also includes Ratbat who is a new mold and rounds out the set of Soundwave’s six main minions. Like Laserbeak and Buzzsaw, Ratbat manages to integrate the gold engines which were removable accessories on the original toy – a tiny marvel of engineering!
Dean ML
My reissue does. It's not terrible, but it's there. Not on my SoundBlaster, thankfully.
PoweredConvoy
The rerelease Soundwave, that came out the same time as Prowl, doesn't have that issue.
Randy
Blue Meanie
I am happy the sprue cut mark on Soundwave's faceplate is nowhere to be seen on Soundblaster. I'd pay good money for them to release a perfect face replacement for Soundwave.
PoweredConvoy
I'm thinking it's the ones (or at least some) direct from TakaraTomy and not from Hasbro Asia (like the ones RK gets).
Randy
opt1musaber
Hmm, tempted to open and see now..
chockey88
Definitely doesnt look right! Here's a screen grab from my video review showing Ratbat in alt mode. Mine was from Robotkingdom, and has no dark smudge.
chockey88
Here's PART TWO of the video review for MP-13B
Takara Transformers Masterpiece MP-13B Soundblaster and Ratbat – PART 2 – YouTube
chockey88
Definitely do not have the black smudge like that!
danny boy
Man these MP's are exciting and scary to open. You just don't want to see a QC issue. It's shattering. I bought one from AE and one from HLJ. I've only opened the AE and the good track record from them continues, no issues at all.
Ratbat is just awesome. The transformation and look makes him the best cassette, just beating out Laserbeak.
My only minor disappointment is the purple chest on Soundblaster. It looks great but it's too dark when it's on the chest. It only looks bright when it catches the light.
LegendAntihero
Is it possible to get that out with paint thinner?
PoweredConvoy
He's upside down here, but just under the spool. The two I had have this issue and Amazon JP is withholding their stock because they've heard of an issue from their customers. I'm wondering if this may be it or not?
Randy
chockey88
Wow thanks!!! I had no idea of this section! How comes it's not clear from the main Boards section? Either way, doesnt matter, I'll create a new thread for my review! Thanks
ElekTriC
Transformers Video Reviews – TFW2005 – The 2005 Boards
sureshotimus
Sorry my bad. I didnt even think about the clip. It looked like a flip out foot. Lol sorryearly morning brain not working yet.
chockey88
I didnt know there was a review section! Can you point me to where it is? I've looked at the Boards page, and I just see "Toys Discussion"?
[Wing_Saber-X]
nope, but the gold paint has scratches and is somewhat of a lower QC. I suspect that these first edition SB's were rushed out of the factory production line (again) to meet the overwhelming demand.
ElekTriC
that review should be in the review section
chockey88
Not that I can see. Can you post a pic so I can see what mark you're asking about?
chockey88
Here's the latest video review up on the Kool Kollectibles youtube channel! This time, it's PART ONE of my review of the new Takara Transformers Masterpiece MP-13B Soundblaster and Ratbat set!
Hope you can check it out, subscribe, like, and comment with your own thoughts!