Via Twitter users @634the3rd, @sirosiniyon, @hayabutagogo, @h_hatsuseno, @mobile_nippa and @zogozyuazzyu we have an in-hand look at the Takara-Tomy Mall exclusive Masterpiece Thrust. Thrust is a remold of the Masterpiece Starscream mold modified to sport the unique design features of the elite Decepticon air combat warrior. Along with the already released Ramjet and the upcoming Dirge, he will round out the “conehead” Seekers and the six Decepticon Seekers overall. Check out the images of this Decepticon attached to this post.
Alph
Thrust (and the other coneheads) had plenty enough screentime to warrant a toon style figure. He's no Skids.
I've no doubt we'll get some coneheads based on MP-52, only question is how extensively they'll retool the mold. Hopefully it's a lot, since I'll be dumping another $700-800 into the set and I want that extra accuracy and variety.
Radioguy
Obviously, that's more animation accurate, but Thrust didn't have as much screentime, did he? That might affect salabaility for a toy which might have been more popular for it's G1 toy aesthetic.
I know for me, I loved him among all seekers as a kid for having the VTOL feature. That was purely a toy preference. In hindsight, Starscream was the one to have as a series fan, but I liked Thrust as a toy better, and considering MP-52 as a basis for a new MP Thrust…well, I'd buy it.
Afterburner
If they think they can sell them, they will. I'm not sure they think they can sell them though, but I'd be happy to be wrong. While I still love mine, obviously they are decently flawed in some ways.
Arie
Can you imagine the Coneheads in the new MP-52 mold? I hope TT goes that route.
Radioguy
I hope TT revist Thrust again in the MP line. Maybe more G1 toy accurate as an MP-11NT+ excuse, but with a small cone swap-out to retain the cartoon accuracy with this one. As MP-36+ accomplishes with animation faces included with MP-36.
franpincho
That is a damn good price. Still, I have made up my mind and will wait for the inevitable V3 of the Seeker Mold.
ChromeMagnus
Masterpiece MP-11NT Thrust on sale at BBTS for $75 plus shipping. Given the quality of this item it should have been the price from the jump.
Transformers Masterpiece MP-11NT Thrust
ChromeMagnus
BBTS current sale price of $99 + shipping isn't too bad seeing as how they were selling them for $180 + shipping initially. You just have to determine if that price is low enough to justify the looseness and qc issues which apparently are still present.
Blackout32
Thanks for the info. I'll remember that as i was thinking about buying from bbts but might wait till i see a good discount.
ChromeMagnus
Grossly overpriced. The high quality Yes Model KOs are a much better value.
Correct.
Given the qc issues/looseness and the hefty initial asking price (overpriced IMO) I couldn't bring myself to get them.
Balzari
The coneheads really look fantastic in bot mode (From the front) and are stunning in Jet mode. However I really advise buying only if you can get z hefty discount. Though they look fantastic when you hold them in your hands they don't feel value for money and QC can be really hit and miss.
Blackout32
I want all 3 of the coneheads especially Ramjet since hes always been my favorite. I'm really hoping to get them all next year if it pans out for me.
GizmoTron
I think the smaller limited run would have taken care of the low interest in the coneheads, but the reported QCs and the initial asking price just killed a lot of the remaining interest.
I'll probably pick up Dirge sometime to finish the set, but for me it will be the last time I buy MP-11 anything.
Sammael
Considering I paid like $250 for all the TTMall exclusive seekers (including shipping and customs which killed me), $99 is a fucking incredible deal.
jackisking
Not a good sign really , they didn't sell well in Japan. I think TTMall had a sale last week where they were just about half off 7900 yen. I hope it was more people were fed up with molds and qc of the coneheads vs no interest in the characters.
GizmoTron
Got mine from the sale today, and he's as loose as ever. But $99 is a lot better of a price.
80sforged
bought all three myself, was tempted when they were 130, but for a 100 a pop, hell yeah… savings pretty much paid for the Powercon 2017 set.
ChromeMagnus
You're right. Looks like BBTS is also offering Dirge and Ramjet for the same price.
Vanilla2
I was eyeballing him and dirge.
But went with grapple my top need.
Sam
Also on sale at Kapow:
BLACK FRIDAY – Transformers Masterpiece MP-11NT Thrust – Featured Items – Kapow Toys
I got him a few weeks ago when he was £79.99. Definitely worth it, don't think any looseness was ever corrected though. I've owned MP-11, 11S, 11T 11SW and 11NR, and Thrust is my favourite. Love the head sculpt, the toon accurate details, and the super interesting wing design. The red they chose is gorgeous, too. Not the most fun to pose, but looks fantastic on a shelf flanking MP-36.