Takara Tomy Mall website have just updated a listing and official reveal of the new Transformers Masterpiece MP-52+ Thundercracker.
This figure (which we had seen our first images earlier) is a direct redeco of the new Masterpiece Starscream 2.0 mold and it will be released in Japan as a Takara Tomy Mall exclusive. Pre-orders will be open only from January 14, 2021 to February 22, 2021 for 27500 Yen ($264.27 approximately). It’s scheduled for release by late September 2021. Thundercracker looks great in his respective G1 cartoon colors. Read on for the full list of accessories included:
- Null Beam cannon (x2)
- Replacement face (surprise) (x1)
- Replacement face (smile) (x1)
- Replacement face (ridiculous) (x1)
- Effect parts (A) (x1)
- Effect parts (B) (x2)
- Effect parts (C) (x1)
- Effect parts (D) (x1)
- Adapter (x1)
- Display base (base A) (x1)
- Display (base B) (1)
- Support (x1)
- Character card (x1)
- Instruction manual (x1)
Click on the bar to see the mirrored images on this news post (including a group shot next to Starscream and Soundwave) and then sound off on the 2005 Boards!
crazee928
thank you sir!
jackisking
Pretty sure it came down to the strength of the dollar at the time, as to the discrepancy. $239 vs $225 Then too Hasbro has done a better job maintaining control over the exclusives from Hasbro Asia with Spinout bring lower than the converted rate $130 vs $114 at most retailers
WinstoBot
I agree , it doesn’t make sense why TC and SW are slightly different in prices in the West. I’ll assume it’s a demand issue, or rather, the distributors believe that’s what we are willing to pay. The more units ordered, the lower the price. But most likely we will never learn why.
Currently, $240 is the basic retail price for TC, with tax and shipping going one way or the other. If a lower price pops up, I’ll try to remember (crazee928) and let you know about it.
divinecomedy
They hate you!!!
Yeah, it would probably a logistical challenge for them tracking who has what.
Fafnir72
That sucks!
4249david
Both non screamers are TTMall exclusives, so should be similar prices generally to each other
crazee928
thanks, i’m aware that multiple stores have it for $240, tcp included. i was more asking if there’s anywhere that has it cheaper shipped.
i’m also surprised at why thunder cracker is so much more expensive than starscream/skywarp. is he an exclusive or something where etailers have to purchase at retailer prices and then mark up?
HolyCulture
RK personally informed me that they will not be getting the coronation set.
WinstoBot
You can still get TC for $240 , shipping and tax included at TCP.
crazee928
yea, most etailers i've seen have it for $240 with free shipping
Fafnir72
Or 3p
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Correct me folks if I am wrong but I haven't heard from RK of my local supplier(where I POd SW and TC) of the set.
Onilink
I fear that the coronation set could be the first legit "i'll wait for the KO"
Such Heroic Nonsense
Soundwave be like: red eyes: superior. Forgotten uncoloured eyes: inferior.
Fafnir72
Pretty much sealed via the TT paywall. So unless your proxy (I know two), you can trust and is of course fluent in Japanese can send the codes by next year . That set is gonna cost you for the "efforts" of securing it.
jackisking
You have to have Japanese box codes , and the only way someone is getting them is through proxy through yahoo or a trip to Japan. They've pretty sewed up all loose ends with TTMall no longer accepting foreign ccs.
Fafnir72
Include shipping?
Afterburner
Right now, since Hasbro hasn't offered anything, as far as I know US fans have no way of getting the new coronation set. Which is pretty shitty considering Hasbro will never release these on their own.
crazee928
good to know guys, thanks! guess i’m not going to hold my breath on the coronation set. so is $240 the going rate for him everywhere, or is there a better deal to be had?
Fafnir72
As of now, its a JP region locked promo/offer. Unless your JP proxy orders all three etc etc.