Via Takara Tomy Transformers Twitter we have our first image of the box of the new Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-55 Nightbird Shadow.
MP-55 Nightbird Shadow (as it is written on the box) is a retool and redeco of the MP-51 Arcee mold inspired by the G1 robotic ninja warrior as seen in the G1 episode “Enter The Nightbird”. The box shows Nightbitd’s alt mode next to an image of the ninja warrior ready to attack in robot mode.
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Transformers Masterpiece Edition MP-55 Nightbird Shadow
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Memph99Q4Ev
The KOs that I know of are all "Night Rose", and I don't think they've made "MP Arcee/ Nightbird" KOs (ko box and all) up to this point, so if you're still looking for one, you should be good. Just in case, the KOs thighs are off color at the top, two completely different grays.
Yep, just grabbed one myself via eBay. I grabbed a KO for the surgery, though. I didn't wanna damage the official. Plus I get the extra weapons; the sias will be painted to match the toon and the large swords will be painted for Arcee's "Thrilling 30" swords.
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I used the neck, chest and back. I kept the official's head because the KO headsculp is a bit off as expected. The official's backpack remained intact with the neck and chest peice still connected. Just one screw.
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And that mofo look real nice! I can swap it back whenever I like. I had to shave some of the KOs back area to make it fit flush to the official's body a little, but nothing crazy. No modifications were done to the official whatsoever.
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…and get to keep a much needed Decepticon car mode. Just don't squeeze it too tight.
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Fortunately there's a way to keep the figure intact if you don't want to permanently alter it.
Memph99Q4Ev
Yes, and they aren't too pricey. I just purchased one to upgrade my official (extra parts). I wouldn't suggest one as your main display Nightbird, though. There are too many quality issues starting with the paint.
I'll get some comparison pics uploaded when I get home from work.
Robots In Love
PM me your shipping address. I'll send them to you gratis. …and yes, the car displays well on it's own after you cut it off of her body.
f-primusunicron
have wanted them since the figure was revealed and most people dont; but living in south america automatically means 25+ usd shipping so even if they were free, it wouldnt be worth for anyone
i just wished since i cant have them that people at least didnt just toss them away in a bin, give them to another figure, or something
edit: about the backpack, since the backpack is most of the car mode, wouldnt it be possible for it to just be displayed as such separated from nightbird? or is it too floppy without the base figure underneath?, at least it would make a cool display piece even if its missing the front section
Robots In Love
Which swords do you want? These?
Robots In Love
He does! On eBay:
Custom 3D printed back pack upgrade for Rose Toys Night Rose Nightbird | eBay
I also recently swapped out the Sais from the igear figure. I thought they would be too small but when I stuck them on her forearms it looked very screen accurate (they're attached temporarily with some old kneaded eraser. gotta rig up a better way to keep em on there…)
f-primusunicron
all the people removing the backpack make me sad
-_- i get it, is to make it more show accurate but for how expensive she is, plus whatever addon is required, you are removing half of the reason she costs as much
on another note, still want those swords, and you people dont even appreciate them, while i live so far away i cant even consider buying them from any of you(because of shipping cost)
DinobotSludge
Does he still make an sell these? As I wouldn't mind picking up a Nightbird if I could snag something like this to ditch the transformation mode an clean up her back to be more show accurate.
Snakeguy
eh, checking the seller the rest of their tf stuff seems to be real enough. bit the bullet (feedback seemed to be that it looks real at least.), can always return it.
Fafnir72
Have you tried checking the so called regular US based reputable online shops? I checked what you mean, $89 to $128 in Amazon. Sometimes the price too good to be true might just be that. Too good to be true!
Amazon JP has a lot of her but ranging $ 72.00 to $ 252.00 not including shipping. As for their authenticity, the customer feedback rank might help.
Gamerlingual
Check with the seller. Any KO questions can be asked in third party discussion
Snakeguy
Were there a lot of kos made of this? interested in the amazon us price but not sure if it's the official. desc seems about right but not exact (could be a translation i guess)
Robots In Love
I recently found @jimmyh 's custom backpack for Nightbird. It's awesome if you're going for that G1 look. He claims this was designed to fit the 4th party KO but it fits super snug on the official here. I was planning to scratch build one myself but this thing is pretty damn near perfect. It could use a paint job to better match the paint on the figure and I might bondo the top bit to smooth it all out. If I can find the chest upgrade from Hafiz I might give it a go but I'm pretty happy with how she is now…
MacrossA
Not my experience, sorry you got a bad one
artimus prime
The paint… yeah. The head is probably from all the posing. The lower ab joint is a case by case thing. My MP Arcee is showing signs of losing friction in that joint.
AutobotTurbine
Has anyone else reported similar issues?
artimus prime
I had to move her on. The quality wasn't good and Takara offers no after sales service. Her lower ab joint was a floppy mess. She couldn't hold a pose because her huge backpack made her lean back. A design flaw made worse because there's no way to get to the lower ab joint without breaking the figure. The ball socket in her head cracked, making her a bobble-head. Another design flaw. The neck was designed for Arcee's head. The base of Nightbird's head is different and gives resistance when you turn her head. More when you turn and look up/down. The paint was really chipped on arrival.
MacrossA
She's worth it, but not without her faults. I'm waiting on upgrade kits (forearm sais, backpack, etc..) I think the transformation is wasted on her and a 'functional' accurate backpack would make her perfect
GAUGE
all she needs is suction cups on her hands and knees.
Robots In Love
I think she's awesome. I started customizing her to be more G1 (haven't finished the backpack) but she looks great and you can get awesome poses out of her.