Next up in the Masterpiece series of galleries here at TFW2005 is MP-37 Masterpiece Artfire. This is the Japanese exclusive repaint of Inferno, just as it was in the 80s over in Japan. He comes with his Targetmaster buddy Nightstick again as well. Artfire was always revered as he was semi difficult to get a hold of for a reasonable price during the TF rebirth in the late 90s, his deco is sharp, and… Targetmasters! The MP version hits all the notes with the red, white and black deco, tampo detailing to match the original stickers, dual chrome fist blasters and an alt screaming face.
Let’s take a detailed look at the figure with over 95 HD shots in our gallery system here: TFW2005’s Masterpiece Artfire Gallery.
He’s in stock now and shipping from site sponsor TFSource – Masterpiece Artfire @ TFSource.
Recent Masterpiece Releases: MP Megatron 2.0, MP Artfire, MP Grapple, Inferno, Optimus Primal, Masterpiece Pre-Orders.
Make sure to check the full Artfire gallery here, key shots below!
ChromeMagnus
Really? Good. I guess it's resurrection day.
Hot Shot.
This thread was dead for over a year before you bumped it.
ChromeMagnus
Until now, I never realized how Artfire's colors match with Recon. Hopefully you'll post some matching bot mode pics soon.
Maz
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Loving it. The definition of luxury.
All the best
Maz
wrx20l
Finally shipped and received mine in a bundle from AE. Have to say, MP Artfire is my favorite example of this mold by miles. The added paint and tampos make him 100x more enjoyable visually and Nightstick is easily their best accessory of any included with the truck bros. Wish they had retooled a few parts, especially the shins and toes to look more accurate to the original character illustrations, but that's really just nitpicking. He's a lot more fun than his mold mates overall…I'm very pleased with this guy.
ChromeMagnus
Just wait for an Ebay flash sale and snag it for $15-$20 off from baba.
This'll look great displayed next to Contact Shot.
Prowl 76
I 100% felt the same about the decals, but my opinion changed once I got him in hand. They're not as crazy and pronounced as they look in some of the photos, they actually just add a lot of beautiful detail to him. And because they're tampos, they don't feel cheap at all.
He's kind of like Loud Pedal for me—in pictures, I thought his deco was a bit garish, but in had he's become one of my favourite MPs.
SPLIT LIP
I really hope I can find this guy for a decent price one day. I think he's way nicer than Inferno.
I only wish the decals were optional. I like some of them, but not all of them.
ChromeMagnus
I bought it about 2 weeks ago.
HolyCulture
Egads! Did you buy at launch?
ChromeMagnus
Just received my MP Artfire from Ebay seller bababobo00712 aka "baba" today. It arrived well packed.
Dark Jedi
Thanks and glad you liked the review!
Sam
Nice review
Seems you've forgotten the step of pushing out those circular parts in the thighs, they can be pushed towards the outside of the legs.
Raiju
Gonna need a footlocker just to store all these accessories.
Don't give them any ideas! My wallet is already crying uncle.
ChromeMagnus
Seeing these Takara MP accessories laid out like that makes me really wish there was a way we could order extra parts/accessories from Takara like we can from most 3P companies. It sucks that we can't.
ChromeMagnus
Scooped up Artfire today for $105 shipped from baba with the Ebay flash sale coupon.
Dark Jedi
My own review up on Youtube
Primus1998
That really suits them.
Sixo
Presenting Artferno & Infire!
Xaxis
I'd have posted a photo but I'm on vacation and away from my collection. I thought I might have a photo in my phone but nope.
If nobody's set this up and posted a pic by the time I'm back home, I'll make sure to follow up accordingly.