Good news for those residing in Canada, TFW2005 member Crobot91 has reported to us that the Toys ‘R Us exclusive Masterpiece Starscream has been purchased at retail! Purchased near Toronto for $89.99 CAD, this is our first reported retail sighting in Canada of the most famous Seeker.
Be sure to use our sightings forum to help each other out, and to also check out our most recent gallery of Masterpiece Starscream! Happy hunting Canada!
wearelegion69
Spoke to a TRU employee today who confirmed that the initial stocking of Starscream was sold out. He told me that it will never happen again to get 6 in at once and if ever there are more it would be 1 or 2 at a time. But as of this moment, there is no indication of getting more supply.
Sy-Rein
While I'm not thou-who-shall-not-be-named….
I mostly agree but I think 2 or 3 wouldn't be untoward. I'm able to hook up a local boardie, who has limited access to TRU, because I was able to order 2 (3 including one for QC possibilities, but it'll be returned unscathed if both our SS's are defect free) ((so far so good, I just TF'd mine and all good with it)). Will also happily hook up another member for cost plus shipping if the other member's SS is the same.
Nevermore
In before you-know-who insists that scalpers are merely hard-working capitalists.
Mewtwo
::Sighs:: Yeah… this is the stuff that is sickening. They really should limit the damn thing to 1 PER PERSON. But even then you know that wouldn't stop them… they would just get more people to go with them or go out then back in… at the very least it would stop them from being able to just wipe the floor clean in ONE basket…
wearelegion69
Just found this article on seibertron, Scalpers sicken me:
Transformers Masterpiece Starscream MP 07 found at Canadian retail + detailed list of differences
Mewtwo
WOO! It shipped today!
Mewtwo
I hope so. We will see whenever it "ships".
Yeah here I was thinking Hasbro is more cartoon accurate then finding out the Takara one actually is and he didn't actually have a blue nosecone in the show. I guess it's one of those things that is so strong it sticks with you and you think of it being that way. I just know the blue nosecone looks right to me.
And yup. Heck of a price. I don't really care not having the crown or cape so this is such an awesome deal.
Sy-Rein
If it says "found in stock" you should be golden. Hope it all works out for ya, either way.
And yes I totally agree, fantastic price for this figure and I also prefer the deco compared to the Takara SS. Blue nosecone for the win
Mewtwo
Yeah I was checking it for the last few days and they had removed it so it was just directing me to the main page. But I kept checking off and on. Then just clicked it tonight and BAM! So I ordered.
I wont count on "having it" till it actually ships. Then I will feel more assured. Because I heard they were cancelling orders and stuff at some points. (not sure if it was here or US)
My status went from "Processing" to "Found Item in stock" so apparently that is good.
Still can't believe I could be getting this for just over $100 CDN compared to the Takara one at $199USD. It feels like such an incredible deal (and it is!). I also like the Hasbro version better from what I've seen. Blue Nose cone, silver around the symbols and all that. It feels good to be getting such a great deal and FINALLY having MP Starscream in my collection.
(If it happens. Still waiting till it ships to really feel more assured.)
Sy-Rein
You'll be ok. My order from the last batch just shipped today (so no need for panic if it's a few days before yours ships). Also glad to see you got one, I was coming in here to post that he was back in stock since you mentioned the other day you were wanting one.
Mewtwo
Yeah I just was checking tonight and I saw it was in and ordered it. I hope the order goes through and doesn't get Cancelled. Cost me a bit more then the $89 cause of taxes but it's still a great price considering the Takara one. I hope this goes through.
AzT
Available for ship-to-home as of this writing:
Transformers – Masterpiece – Starscream Figure – Hasbro – Toys"R"Us
[Limit 2 items per customer]
From the in-stock notification e-mail:
"Please note, due to high demand of this item, we cannot guarantee availability. In addition, previous sale prices or promotions may not be available."
deadmanfrank
I got mine today and he is awesome!
SPLIT LIP
Well shit, it's off the site now. Guess they won't be getting anymore for a while.
wearelegion69
I have been very lucky, mine is impeccable and the quality is even better than the takara version with the slight exception of minor mold flash.
One question for you guys, what is the point of a waist pivot in the figure? It is never used during transformation and both modes lock it in.
deadmanfrank
Thank you for the head up yesterdays I was able to order one because of you!
mtl79
So have we Canadians been luckier with product quality or is it the same QC lottery as our brothers to the south?
Prowl 76
Yeah, he actually corrected himself regarding the tail lights later in the video. Lots of not amazing info there, but I still found it useful for some side by side comparison.
wearelegion69
The description is wrong though. The lights at the end of the wings are both green not both red.
They also dont mention the face which I find very important. That slightly lighter shade makes all the difference on the hasbro one.
They dont mention the tail fins being a different shade on the hasbro version, which is weird because its pretty obvious, check:
Anyways, the link has both incomplete and false info, so just stick to what you read in this forum but go there for the pics.
Prowl 76
Nice link. Thanks man!
I also found this video review helpful:
Hasbro TRU Exclusive MP-11 (MP-07) Starscream vs Takara – Transformers Masterpiece Review – YouTube