Takara Tomy Mall has put up a listing for MP-18+ Streak, aka Bluestreak. This is a cartoon inspired deco of the original release featuring a more matte paint job, new faces, and effect parts that can plug into his gun or shoulder canons coming directly from the show. He’s a limited release through the direct Takara sales website but many of our sponsors should get copies of it below, keep an eye out for pre-orders there. MP18+ Bluestreak is retailing for 9180 Yen (about $83 US) and is due to ship in Late July 2019. Read on to check out all the pretty pics!
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Sam
Bumblebee's feet are a total non-issue for me, the shots from ToyFair where he's closer to other bots just highlight how small his backpack and feet really are. His feet look about the same size as MP-21's, except at least they're actually cartoon accurate in size from certain angles, unlike 21's
(frickin' dream table right there)
I'm all good with Bluestreak's stoic face, but I think most of the time he'll be sporting that smiling mug! Such a shame there's no photos of him wearing it.
Dean ML
Thanks, @Sam ! Man, his yelling face in the pic of him shooting his cannons up into the air looks spot on!
Y'know, with all the outrage and disappointment with MP-45 Bumblebee's feet, the Datsuns' feet don't look that far off to me. Having that panel on the inside of the feet really helps them, though.
Sam
Hi-res pics of 18+ from Hasbro Pulse website:
The only MP on pre-order that I've actually paid off – and two copies no less!
NemesisJazz
These mp+ versions are knocking it out of the park!
chchchch
Yeah man, I was even 100% on board with this guy before (because the Batman-esque scowl I thought he had still looked cool to me, even if it didn't seem quite right
), so I guess I'm at 110% now! I'm sure you're right about the lighting. Now to see if I can be patient enough to wait for an eBay flash sale or something to make up for no AJ discount…
Dean ML
I know exactly what you mean, man. The glints that seem to run from the bottom of the eye to the upper lip and the shadows on the cheeks from the helmet throws off the face sculpt a bit, but those are really the products of lighting. I think he'll look terrific in hand. Can't wait!
edgs2099
First MP+ version to pique my interest so far. It helps that my normal version Streak died in my last move.
chchchch
Ya know, I realized that when viewed in close-up, the neutral face's chin doesn't bother me, even though it's big. From further away, the trapezoid shape kind of blends into his lips and looks like a big frown, which was throwing me off a little bit before. For whatever that's worth.
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betsuni
Hasbropulse has him up for $79.99 today with free shipping (but might have tax). Think US only.
Transformers Masterpiece Edition MP-18+ Bluestreak – Hasbro Pulse
Scowly Prowl
A3U (link below) has him for $79.95 USD, and ships free.
For all the Canadians, it's $110 CAD. Which is about $83 USD.
Soundwave3k
There are possibly cheaper options through eBay upon release, but I put my preorder in at Toy Dojo (link). Eddie (the owner) has amazing service so in case something is wrong with yours, you'll definitely get taken care of.
Bob 121
Cheapest place to get this guy in the US? These TT Mall exclusives always have me bouncing all over the place.
Foster
That's what I was picturing, yes!
Gamerlingual
Oh so like a peg with a clear gray plastic cloud for that effect maybe?
jackisking
The Datuns have tail pipes
Gamerlingual
Got any ideas how they could add those smoke effects?
Sam
Don't even care much for Smokescreen but I'd be in for a + version on the level of MP-18+. Especially with smoke effects!
Foster
I'd be very interested in a smoke effect for Smokescreen+ too!
HolyCulture
1st of all the silver can be repainted white, and the company logos will be removed.
Second of all after the Bluestreak retooling I wouldn’t be so sure about no more retools.