Via Tag Hobby we have a look at part of the original design sketch of the upcoming Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece G1 Starscream Ver. 2.0 which was published in the Figure King #270 Magazine.
This new updated Masterpiece Starscream mold was hinted some time ago and now we have a proper confirmation of its release. The image shows Starscream’s torso revealing some very obvious improvements to the body proportions and cartoon accuracy details compared to the previous Masterpiece Starscream mold.
Update: Full body (front, back & side) sketches via TFND Facebook.
It seems we may see more pictures in the next Figure King issue, so stay tuned with TFW2005 for more updates.
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Digger
That’s sick, got an 80s hero aviator vibe, totally not starscream though.
Brum Bot
That is a thing of beauty. Literally would like his toon face on there and he would be the perfect crossover for me. Can’t lose here, if they go the toy ‘+’ route or with the toon deco – It’s Starscream.
BIOMEC
I prefer the toon version
Xaxis
I love this!!
chchchch
Messed around with a toy head idea (there are infinite possible interpretations, of course–I'm sure TT would do much better!)
(and black thighs, @bigcee66!
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jackisking
So its the 10th, meaning if PO for anything are going up for a March at best release it's this week.
As far as definitive version, for some characters that's going to boil down to which version you like the best. Then again I think definitive version is a silly thing anyway as , well you should buy the version you like the best anyway.
Grimmjow
If anything, these will be the definitive versions for a very, very long time. I'd say it's more likely we see other lines and versions of the popular characters as this decade progresses. HasTak undoubtedly is paying attention to how well the Beast Wars and Movie Masterpieces are both doing…so how much longer is it really gonna be before we see Transformers Prime or Animated Masterpiece figures? They'd do the same thing with those lines and start with the main 4: Optimus Prime, Megatron, Bumblebee, Starscream. My dream is to one day get Hearts of Steel Masterpiece figures, even if it's only of Optimus Prime and Megatron, although I know how unlikely even that is. As for these G1 V2s and V3s? They can milk the ever-living HELL out of these molds, and don't think for even a moment that they won't. It's only a matter of time before we get a Shattered Glass version of MP44(would admittedly also love to see a Ghostbusters version), and I'd dare say that we may get more Shattered Glass decos this time around, out of other characters. (Quick, someone do a digibash of this V2 Starscream in Shattered Glass colors for me.) If we're lucky, we'll get a Ghost Starscream out of this V2…I never got the original Ghost Starscream due to waiting for an MP11 version, so really hoping they make it for this one. All I know is that, based off of what we know of this upcoming V2 so far, I think it may have quite a fair bit of potential, and will undoubtedly be a definitive figure for a while.
BrutiKing
I personally find that unlikely… not impossible, but unlikely. MPs are “definitive” and they will probably branch out to different series or the line will eventually die from doing the same thing over and over again. I feel like this applies more to official CHUG – every new line has almost always has a prime
Matt Random
Yup, the v2s will not be the end all be all. There will be v3 and beyond for the top tier characters as long as people keep buying. Same with Star Wars, Turtles, Marvel, DC, G.I. Joe, He-Man, etc.
Grimmjow
No kidding. Between car parts, travel, and this hobby, my wallet frequently cries tears of blood…good thing I've gotten much better at saving so that I can handle it when these kind of purchases come up. Preparing myself to spend at least $250 on Starscream here…
Agent 539
Unfortunately, that’s the curse of the better mousetrap.
Actar
I don't need no stand!
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crazyman
My heart and wallet say yes.
Bring it.
Grimmjow
There was a time when I was most definitely a "usual suspect", particularly between 2012 and 2015…and somewhat in 2017. Feels good to be back I tell ya!
Buttflap? What in the…well, looks like I also forgot about that! Maybe it's just the way I have my Sunstreaker posed, but it's not visible. Hell, I handled the figure just yesterday and today, and didn't notice it.
Soundwave V2? …My heart says yes, but my wallet says no.
Blazing Mewtwo
Jarrod
nO, it is OBIOUSLY from thet one epIsode in tht one seen.Everybodie nos the geewun toon was soooo pooorly drawn, and TakaTommy want to remake that cheep desine only!
Such Heroic Nonsense
The side profile of the feet here matching the MP-52 line art 100% pretty much proves that these old character profile sheets are what the MP designs are principally taken from.
Agent 539
Soundwave will most likely get the V2 treatment because the toy technology is more advanced than it was during his frist design. The toon direction TTis going now kind of demands a V2 Soundwave.
You guys are wizards with the Starscream 3D modeling. I can’t wait to buy a bazillion of them in those delicious recolors. I’m hoping Thundercracker and Skywarp come with a build-a-mine cart with ruby crystals. Such a fun throw-in.
Blazing Mewtwo
The most accurately coloured G1 animation models online! – Allspark Pictures – The Allspark Forums
Here ya are