Bad news, those who are waiting on the Takara-Tomy Mall exclusive Masterpiece Bluestreak. We have learned from TFW2005 member Mixmaster that this blue, Diaclone-inspired redeco of Masterpiece Streak has been delayed.
According to an email sent out by Takara-Tomy Mall, Bluestreak has been delayed to September 29, 2015, from his original release date from August 1, 2015. No explanation is offered for the delay.
Sound off on your thoughts on this news by hitting the discuss link below.
kaotika
i know its bluestreak and the preview pic is obviously based on prowl.
what im geting at is:
Thundershot
at all the people relieved that it was going to be a month late..
Transformed
Yup!
Yesterday's e-mail was indeed incorrect.
I got an e-mail apologizing about the error, and states that the date is actually August 29, Saturday.
My guess is they're having trouble getting the right number of pieces on time. Glad it's coming sooner rather than later
Mixmaster
I received a correction email this morning from TT Mall, the release date is actually the 29th of August; see translated mail below.
The first post has been changed to reflect this.
calvin0
i see, thanks.
DoctorWho
Nope. MP-18B is the Diaclone Blue version.
calvin0
MP-18 Masterpiece Bluestreak
I just found this on BBTS.. is that not the same thing?
Afterburner
The delays on these are getting old. Fix the problem, please.
xdmisato
With previous releases being delayed, this news didn't surprise me at all. I'm actually glad that it got delayed because now I have more time to save up.
I wonder if this delay would cause the rest to be bumped as well.
seeker311
Fine with me, helps me prepare my funds better
Turakonin Prime
It's all good. I'll wait for the KO for this one too
Sam
The character is Bluestreak but it's definitely the Prowl mould repainted as the hips are more toy-accurate (still think they should've used a Bluestreak head).
jestermon
Probably, because they get told what the release date will be then the factory tells them something different later.
The toy company is at the factory's mercy and the retailer is at the mercy of the toy company neither party can get the toy until the previous party gets it to them.
You can announce release dates as your told but it doesn't mean they won't be delayed its not their fault.
nOObiE do0
I had an 82 turbo in the 90s…was totally worth it.
GR1ML0CK
I almost bought a 1980 280zx to paint up like bluestreak last year. Wasnt going to north of nyc to pick it up
tunaflash
Seems like the wait for this has been exceptionally long for a basic repaint.
harrismonkey
It would be nice if they get on Galvatron before somebody else does. The way things are going, I have a feeling somebody will throw their hat into the ring with a 3P Galvatron very soon. This is one of the most obvious Takara MP's left.
For the record, I'm impressed with Apollyon and would be fine with XTB doing him (although Takara is prefered). Also, if Unique toys got a hair up their butt to upscale (and ever so slightly improve) Mania King, he'd be more than up to the task as well. He's a great toy.
kaotika
waited 31 yrs.
another month or 2 wont hurt.
official pic resembles a redeco of prowl but wiki and news says streak and mp number suggests streak.
blitzjoans
Prepare for the downgrade!
Lbsammills51
Nope, it's always been slated as a Mall exclusive (at least in Japan).