The long awaited MP-18B Bluestreak figure has been released! This figure is a dream come true for fans that have wanted a blue Bluestreak since the G1 days. Read on for in-hand images from Monari & TCracker and check out the MP-18B Bluestreak review thread already in progress!
ChromeMagnus
I've got one one the way!
ChromeMagnus
I'll definitely be getting the official version of this. Overall I've been happy with the quality of official datsun/lambo/lancia molds. The only carbots I'm going the ko route with are the stingray corvette molds for Tracks/Road Rage/Loud pedal.
Lbsammills51
For what it's worth, mine has no paint imperfections or issues of any kind.
CLM
I will only say one of the US resellers,it is rather common to drag them through the mud so I will refrain from naming them as it does not benefit me any by doing so but I was told that they could not promise a replacement would not have the same issue.
In response to Sixo's pictures that could make a lump of coal look like a priceless diamond… here is a pair of streaks, you can see the pain rubs on each side of the hood bulge but can't see the scratch over the autobot logo. You can also see the high gloss on streak reflecting the house behind me, it's silver is not quite as reflective.. but none of the paint on Blue is shiny, it is just matte.
Sylent
After seeing all these paint issues, it kind of makes me glad I bought the KO. It's a gorgeous figure, but $80+ for a repainted car bot is way too much… at least for me.
Sixo
ChromeMagnus
Who did you buy from?
CLM
The people I bought mine from would not exchange mine with rather noticeable paint rubs on the silver hood.. and the somewhat matte color as compared to the deep gloss paint on streak has caused mine to be banished to his box after I opened it the first time…
ChromeMagnus
I was thinking about that. There's a a very good domestic online retailer that has it available but I'd have to pay for shipping. Meanwhile there's an ebay seller in China who can ship it out less the US retailer's shipping cost plus I'll earn towards ebay bucks. Decisions, decisions.
HandlesIT
Just make sure you buy it from somewhere that you can easily do an exchange if it has paint issues. I had to exchange my.
Large
Yes, yes it is. Go for it Chrome. Happiness will ensue.
FAKER II
If you're looking to get a few Diaclone inspired MP figures I would definitely recommend picking Bluestreak up. It is a fantastic figure.
ChromeMagnus
I'm on the late train here. I'm thinking about picking this up. Ever since I got MP Delta Magnus, I feel like a need a couple carbot repaints to go with it.
tunaflash
Mine has nasty paint hood scuffs and other annoying paint imperfections.
maximusprime888
what did u guys get paperwork-wise? stat card and instructions?
I noticed when I opened my Takara datsuns, they had the white sheet/ad included. When I opened a Hasbro asia (HK) version of datsuns they only had instructions and bio card.
WhiteMocha
Just opened mine last night, and yup, there are a few scuffs on the silver hood area. Sorry to hear that's a widespread issue, but it's good to know it's not worth trying to get a replacement. It's okay, I'm not too put out by it… it's still a great-looking figure overall, and in robot mode the scuffs are barely noticeable anyway.
Still, a shame the paintwork is kinda shoddy on these.
Logik
Like many of the last few posters….I'm in the same boat as XXLMagnus! I contacted BBTS and they said the same thing. It's really disappointing that there are obviously flaws with the paint application on this figure, even moreso than some of the others (although I hadn't received one with any to date).
I'm not happy about it all, as this was one of the few MP's I've been hoping for them to make since Prowl came out a few years back and started the Datsun experience. Takara really sh*t the bed on this one.
Does any one know of a silver paint colour that matches so repairs can be made????
Mixmaster
I don't think it's indicative of anything other than this being a rush job to meet a deadline. Some releases have been a lot sloppier than others; the entire Black Rodimus Convoy run seemed to have the painted knee flaw, whereas the releases of Wheeljack and Exhaust was mostly good or better.
Spaceman1251
I got mine last week, and I finally opened those Amazon JP bonus canons from MP-17 and 18 and tried them on him, and I think it looks amazing. I have him chillin on my desk by my vehicle mode MPs for now. Mine has a couple of tiny bubbles and a little scratch on the hood, but it doesn't really bother me, this figure is badass. And luckily none of the joints on mine feel scary, so that's great.
jayman118
Mine is perfect in paint aps after opening 2 box, but it turns out one of the legs is so tight that i think one of this days it will snap :/