[Frank Richards]

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Originally Posted by TimothyR

there are major differences.. just look at a side-by-side shot of them. the heads, the where the tail wings/fins end up in robot mode, the molded detailing, the wings..

Transformers Masterpiece Starscream (MP-11) Toy Gallery (Image #221 of 382)



he's going to burn his hand in that position lol.

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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!

Oh wow, yeah, there are some serious differences between the two !
I'm so far behind on my Masterpiece collection, and I was hoping that this one would be an easy pass, since I have the '07 version, but he looks so good in the pics I've seen so far !