The "Look At What I Just Got!" Thread

Exodus · 09-30-2015, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by blastMONKEY

I passed my VI registry and on the way home decided to stop by Toys r Us and found the recent release of MP Starscream. I even had ten dollars in rewards bucks which brought the price down to 49.99 before tax.

That's awesome! He's def the hot seller for sure.

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Originally Posted by Il Cattivo

What a classic score

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Originally Posted by Trivial Psychic

If you are referring to the Walmart MP03 Starscream, the major difference lies in that this version is based off of the MP11 version of the mold, which has a slightly different transformation due to some different molded parts on the figure. The tail fins and side part of the fuselage on the older "Walmart" version are secured to the figure by ball joints on the waist, which fold upwards or hang off the side of a figure, giving the appearance of a "skirt".

On the newer mold, the fins are incorporated into the legs, making for a easier and slightly more streamlined transformation and silhouette. Also, when transformed CORRECTLY, the newer MP11 mold is much more sturdy than it's older MP03 counterpart. (And I cannot stress this enough...many YouTube reviewers STILL cannot transform this figure completely and correctly, despite having several years to figure it out...and it drives me insane.)

There are also a few different molded pieces, such as the panels where the feet fold out, the head (the older figure has a smaller head with interchangeable faces...where the newer head is larger and does not...) and the null rays are on swivel ball joints, where as the older figure's just plugs directly into the arms and is a swivel only.

Here are a few pics showcasing the major differences, as illustrated on the two figures that use the same mold of each version, the Walmart Exclusive Skywarp (which the older MP03 Starscream used) and the SDCC Acid Storm (which uses mold of the newer MP11 SS.)

"skirt" peg on MP03 mold (I modified the transformation on Skywarp to better reflect the newer mold, but you can see where the "skirt" used to plug into the hips...)

No "skirt" peg on newer MP11 mold

"collar" fins on MP03 mold

No "collar" fins on MP11 mold You can also see the swivel pegs on the null rays here.

Feet on MP03 mold

Feet on MP11 mold

All things said, while I haven't picked up the new SS (I have the iGear PP03T Traitor as my Starscream, which is far superior to the Hasbro or Takara versions IMO) the newer TRU figure based on mold alone is the superior version, and is a bit more sturdy and streamlined than the older Walmart exclusive. If you have picked up any of the other seekers put out from TRU and Hasbro these past few years (Thundercracker, Acid Storm, and Sunstorm) you should know what to expect.

PS. Sorry about the dust on Acid Storm. Been a while since I've pulled him off the shelf!

Nice thanks for that I've been wondering what the differences are. I have both versions and picked up the Walscream recently again loose though this time.

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Originally Posted by Trivial Psychic

The only thing bad that I have heard that seems consistent in the reviews of the newer TRU SS, is that the figure itself is starting to show signs of degradation do the the constant use of this mold, as well as the cheaper plastics that Hasbro has been incorporating over the years. Still, even with that, I'd take the newer one over the older Walmart one any day of the week simply because MP03 mold is balls. If I had the cash to drop on the recent Takara Skywarp (which was WAY overpriced), or could even find the igear PP03D (Destroyer) in decent used condition, my old Walmart MP03 mold Skywarp here would be taking a headfirst dive into the trash bin, because he sucks! One of the most frustrating MP figures I've ever owned I tell you...

There's also some bad QC on some of them if you read this thread, but seems like the newer ones that are being found don't have that issue.
TRU Listing for Masterpiece Starscream - Page 267 - TFW2005.com

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Originally Posted by K Dubious

I went a bit crazy with the target sale today. I got the entire HB wave for $13.09 each after tax.

Just a buck cheaper then the MI figures sheesh, great score!

En Sabah Nerd · 09-30-2015, 03:48 PM

Birthday haul!

I've actually had some of this for a while but decided to hold off on opening it until today but then when I went out to get some stuff I also found and picked up the ultimate T-800, Aliens Ripley, and War-Machine.

3233rafael · 09-30-2015, 03:55 PM

^ Happy B-day Sabah! Nice haul...

Defzombie · 09-30-2015, 04:39 PM

Love the T 800!

Dreadnox · 09-30-2015, 05:45 PM

Happy Birthday Sabah, very nice indeed!

Stoked about my first Premium Format statue I got yesterday! Here's my review...

Trivial Psychic · 09-30-2015, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by En Sabah Nerd

Birthday haul!

I've actually had some of this for a while but decided to hold off on opening it until today but then when I went out to get some stuff I also found and picked up the ultimate T-800, Aliens Ripley, and War-Machine.

Happy birthday man. That's an epic haul that looked like it was worth waiting for!

donmeca2020 · 09-30-2015, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by En Sabah Nerd

Birthday haul!

I've actually had some of this for a while but decided to hold off on opening it until today but then when I went out to get some stuff I also found and picked up the ultimate T-800, Aliens Ripley, and War-Machine.

Happy Birthday brotha !!! that is a damn nice b-day haul

donmeca2020 · 09-30-2015, 07:42 PM

Girlfriend was at walgreens picking something up, so while she was there she was also searching for the new DD for me. unforunately they still haven't gotten them around my way yet, but she did end up getting something for me

Never had Anya prior but i wanted her to throw on my Spider shelf. she'll be a great addition.

PROVOST · 09-30-2015, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by blastMONKEY

I passed my VI registry and on the way home decided to stop by Toys r Us and found the recent release of MP Starscream. I even had ten dollars in rewards bucks which brought the price down to 49.99 before tax.

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Originally Posted by Il Cattivo

3233rafael · 10-01-2015, 12:07 AM

One to keep MOC, one to open...

PROVOST · 10-01-2015, 02:35 AM

Augustus_Cole · 10-01-2015, 05:20 AM

I also put together the HulkBuster BAF...I was on the wall about that one but am GLAD i got it..Love that thing
it's been posted several times already so i didn't post a pic of it.

305Batman · 10-01-2015, 07:12 AM

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Originally Posted by PROVOST

Just out of curiosity,why so many duplicates?

PROVOST · 10-01-2015, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by 305Batman

Just out of curiosity,why so many duplicates?

Customs.

donmeca2020 · 10-01-2015, 09:19 AM

Decided to give the TRU local to me a call this morning and see if they had the predator 2 pack in stock. Usually this place is a total let down when it comes to stocking anything good. Anywhoo i lucked out and they had them. I also got lucky and found a jessica drew spider woman. Paint seemed ok. So i scored

on a side note, Sabah got me jealous so i had to go hunt that 2 pack down lol

En Sabah Nerd · 10-01-2015, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by donmeca2020

on a side note, Sabah got me jealous so i had to go hunt that 2 pack down lol

But it's so worth it! Though it isn't a "must have" for anybody on the fence since they are just repaints, but for those of us who will still buy five more Predator repaints it's great.

kylactus · 10-01-2015, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by PROVOST

quick question man, are there any Australian exclusive Hotwheels? I'd love a 1973 ford falcon XBGT (the base for the interceptor from Mad Max)

donmeca2020 · 10-01-2015, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by En Sabah Nerd

But it's so worth it! Though it isn't a "must have" for anybody on the fence since they are just repaints, but for those of us who will still buy five more Predator repaints it's great.

i don't care if it's a repaint.... as long as it's one that's eye appealing to me and or it hits that nostalgia factor in me. im more then likely buying.

En Sabah Nerd · 10-01-2015, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by donmeca2020

i don't care if it's a repaint.... as long as it's one that's eye appealing to me and or it hits that nostalgia factor in me. im more then likely buying.

What happens to me is....
"There I got the predators from series ## that I wanted, I'm done now." Then NECA reveals the next 5 figures. "I want three of them."

305Batman · 10-01-2015, 04:48 PM

DCC BTAS Penguin.

Trivial Psychic · 10-01-2015, 05:41 PM

Was surprised to see two cases of the Hulkbuster wave sitting at my local Walmart on the way home from my cardiologist check up today. While I didn't grab the entire wave (sorry...I can't justify getting yet another Iron Man, plus I have no clue who some of these characters were...) I was able to grab War Machine and Vision finally (who my son got to before I could snap a pic...lol.)

Best part though, was that I was able to get Walmart to match the price on Target.com, nabbing both figures for under 13 dollars!

Barefootabe · 10-01-2015, 06:45 PM

nice finds!
the other day i got an arkham knight harley at gamestop and today i saw white tiger at TRU today, but it just wasnt worth 24$ to me since it had some crappy paint apps

Falconhood · 10-01-2015, 06:51 PM

Star Wars the Force Awakens Rey and a different Stormtrooer
4 of the K'Nex World of Nintendo figures from wave 5

Haul for Thursday by Tsak Knight, on Flickr
sorry, I totally forgot to take pics before doing video reviews of me opening them...soon to be on my YouTube channel

PROVOST · 10-01-2015, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by kylactus

quick question man, are there any Australian exclusive Hotwheels? I'd love a 1973 ford falcon XBGT (the base for the interceptor from Mad Max)

Yeah,I just sold two to a local today.

Not sure if they were exclusive to AUS at all though.

kylactus · 10-01-2015, 08:31 PM

those are fantastic! are they out now and, are they rare? what's with the power ranger clones on the orange ones card?

09-30-2015, 09:43 AM	#23551
Exodus Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 8,534	Quote: Originally Posted by blastMONKEY I passed my VI registry and on the way home decided to stop by Toys r Us and found the recent release of MP Starscream. I even had ten dollars in rewards bucks which brought the price down to 49.99 before tax. That's awesome! He's def the hot seller for sure. Quote: Originally Posted by Il Cattivo What a classic score Quote: Originally Posted by Trivial Psychic If you are referring to the Walmart MP03 Starscream, the major difference lies in that this version is based off of the MP11 version of the mold, which has a slightly different transformation due to some different molded parts on the figure. The tail fins and side part of the fuselage on the older "Walmart" version are secured to the figure by ball joints on the waist, which fold upwards or hang off the side of a figure, giving the appearance of a "skirt". On the newer mold, the fins are incorporated into the legs, making for a easier and slightly more streamlined transformation and silhouette. Also, when transformed CORRECTLY, the newer MP11 mold is much more sturdy than it's older MP03 counterpart. (And I cannot stress this enough...many YouTube reviewers STILL* cannot transform this figure completely and correctly, despite having several years to figure it out...and it drives me insane.)* There are also a few different molded pieces, such as the panels where the feet fold out, the head (the older figure has a smaller head with interchangeable faces...where the newer head is larger and does not...) and the null rays are on swivel ball joints, where as the older figure's just plugs directly into the arms and is a swivel only. Here are a few pics showcasing the major differences, as illustrated on the two figures that use the same mold of each version, the Walmart Exclusive Skywarp (which the older MP03 Starscream used) and the SDCC Acid Storm (which uses mold of the newer MP11 SS.) "skirt" peg on MP03 mold (I modified the transformation on Skywarp to better reflect the newer mold, but you can see where the "skirt" used to plug into the hips...) No "skirt" peg on newer MP11 mold "collar" fins on MP03 mold No "collar" fins on MP11 mold You can also see the swivel pegs on the null rays here. Feet on MP03 mold Feet on MP11 mold All things said, while I haven't picked up the new SS (I have the iGear PP03T Traitor as my Starscream, which is far superior to the Hasbro or Takara versions IMO) the newer TRU figure based on mold alone is the superior version, and is a bit more sturdy and streamlined than the older Walmart exclusive. If you have picked up any of the other seekers put out from TRU and Hasbro these past few years (Thundercracker, Acid Storm, and Sunstorm) you should know what to expect. PS. Sorry about the dust on Acid Storm. Been a while since I've pulled him off the shelf! Nice thanks for that I've been wondering what the differences are. I have both versions and picked up the Walscream recently again loose though this time. Quote: Originally Posted by Trivial Psychic The only thing bad that I have heard that seems consistent in the reviews of the newer TRU SS, is that the figure itself is starting to show signs of degradation do the the constant use of this mold, as well as the cheaper plastics that Hasbro has been incorporating over the years. Still, even with that, I'd take the newer one over the older Walmart one any day of the week simply because MP03 mold is balls. If I had the cash to drop on the recent Takara Skywarp (which was WAY overpriced), or could even find the igear PP03D (Destroyer) in decent used condition, my old Walmart MP03 mold Skywarp here would be taking a headfirst dive into the trash bin, because he sucks! One of the most frustrating MP figures I've ever owned I tell you... There's also some bad QC on some of them if you read this thread, but seems like the newer ones that are being found don't have that issue. TRU Listing for Masterpiece Starscream - Page 267 - TFW2005.com Quote: Originally Posted by K Dubious I went a bit crazy with the target sale today. I got the entire HB wave for $13.09 each after tax. Just a buck cheaper then the MI figures sheesh, great score! Last edited by Exodus; 09-30-2015 at 09:45 AM..

09-30-2015, 03:48 PM	#23552
En Sabah Nerd Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Texas Posts: 9,785	Birthday haul! I've actually had some of this for a while but decided to hold off on opening it until today but then when I went out to get some stuff I also found and picked up the ultimate T-800, Aliens Ripley, and War-Machine. __________________

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09-30-2015, 05:45 PM	#23555
Dreadnox Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Wilmington, NC Posts: 394	Happy Birthday Sabah, very nice indeed! Stoked about my first Premium Format statue I got yesterday! Here's my review... __________________

09-30-2015, 09:12 PM	#23559
PROVOST Colonel In Chief Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Terra Australis Posts: 2,605	Quote: Originally Posted by blastMONKEY I passed my VI registry and on the way home decided to stop by Toys r Us and found the recent release of MP Starscream. I even had ten dollars in rewards bucks which brought the price down to 49.99 before tax. Quote: Originally Posted by Il Cattivo __________________