Originally Posted by blastMONKEY (Post 621364)

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.

http://i1276.photobucket.com/albums/...psc6ui4dbw.jpg

Originally Posted by Il Cattivo (Post 621394)

Originally Posted by Trivial Psychic (Post 621455)

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!

Originally Posted by Trivial Psychic (Post 621463)

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...

Originally Posted by K Dubious (Post 621243)

http://i.imgur.com/mIcBxYE.jpg

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

Originally Posted by En Sabah Nerd (Post 621548)

Birthday haul!
http://i853.photobucket.com/albums/a...psknhcqgd8.jpg
http://i853.photobucket.com/albums/a...ps2qgqiamm.jpg
http://i853.photobucket.com/albums/a...psb0envhcw.jpg
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.

Originally Posted by En Sabah Nerd (Post 621548)

Birthday haul!
http://i853.photobucket.com/albums/a...psknhcqgd8.jpg
http://i853.photobucket.com/albums/a...ps2qgqiamm.jpg
http://i853.photobucket.com/albums/a...psb0envhcw.jpg
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.

Originally Posted by blastMONKEY (Post 621364)

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.

http://i1276.photobucket.com/albums/...psc6ui4dbw.jpg

Originally Posted by Il Cattivo (Post 621394)

Originally Posted by PROVOST (Post 621626)

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Originally Posted by 305Batman (Post 621649)

Just out of curiosity,why so many duplicates?

Originally Posted by donmeca2020 (Post 621662)

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

Originally Posted by PROVOST (Post 621626)

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http://s29.postimg.org/ipn0czodz/SAM_0697.jpg

Originally Posted by En Sabah Nerd (Post 621696)

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.

Originally Posted by donmeca2020 (Post 621705)

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.

Originally Posted by kylactus (Post 621698)

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)