New in-hand pictures of Masterpiece Exhaust
Monday, March 23rd, 2015 10:04PM CDT
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Hey, let's talk about Masterpiece Exhaust here! I got mine in today from HLJ, who shipped this thing out lightning fast.
Box is what you've seen pics of already, what about what's inside?
Exhaust comes with a bunch of accessories. You once again get two rear-view mirrors as was the case with Wheeljack. Additionally, Exhaust includes two shoulder mounted missile launchers, the "Immobilizer" device, and his "Gadget Gun" which is the same gun that came with Wheeljack. There's also the collector card, which is sometimes a run of the mill, boring kind of thing not for me, but the art on this one is spectacular.
How cool does Industrial Espionage sound? Cool enough to be a punk and/or ska band, that's for sure.
The car mode is cool, even without the paint that was originally intended for the front fenders. If you miss it that bad, they cut it out in a straight line pattern on those parts, so painting won't be too bad - except for matching reds, which is darn near impossible-impossible-impossible!
Don't think that every reference to Legal Adult Activities for consenting Americans over the age of 18 that have read all appropriate surgeon general's warnings were removed though. There's definitely some tongue-in-cheek stuff going on with this guy.
The launchers that were mentioned earlier can actually combine to both fit in place in the car's "Attack Mode", thanks to a molded in spot on one of them for the other's peg.
Also, in case you were wondering, it really is called the "Gadget Gun". Go go Gadget Cig:cough:aret:cough:tes!
There isn't much to say about the transformation that wasn't said at the time Wheeljack came out. Not much to say on a repaint! Still, be careful with those clear parts, as you were with Wheeljack. Anyway, the robot mode still comes out really nicely. Unfortunately the one noticeable paint flaw on mine is right there on his brow, but overall the paint apps on my Exhaust are much better applied than on his Autobot predecessor.
Pose-ability is, again, same as Wheeljack, which is to say it's good!
So I happened to notice during the transformation that the visor was what looked like a separate piece. The head is held together by just one screw, so I took it apart to see if he kept up with the tradition of having a face underneath the mask. Sure enough, there's a bot under there looking like he had a lobotomy. Actually looks a bit like Sunstreaker to me, but you be the judge!
Exhaust is a ton of fun, and really feels like a love letter to a different time - when toys could be toys, Joe Camel could sell you cigarettes whenever he pleased, and anyone could be a dangerous princess with a gun and emphysema.
Not sure I got that last part right, but regardless, this is a really fun release. Take it as such, and you'll be wholly satisfied. Essential for any Masterpiece collection (the Decepticons need some help!), for any TF collector that wants one of those "moment in time" pieces, or just for any collector that wants an amazing oddity in their collection ranks. Don't wait on this guy - rumor has it the production run is quite limited, so hit up one of our site sponsors today once they get their stock and don't miss out!
Box is what you've seen pics of already, what about what's inside?
Exhaust comes with a bunch of accessories. You once again get two rear-view mirrors as was the case with Wheeljack. Additionally, Exhaust includes two shoulder mounted missile launchers, the "Immobilizer" device, and his "Gadget Gun" which is the same gun that came with Wheeljack. There's also the collector card, which is sometimes a run of the mill, boring kind of thing not for me, but the art on this one is spectacular.
How cool does Industrial Espionage sound? Cool enough to be a punk and/or ska band, that's for sure.
The car mode is cool, even without the paint that was originally intended for the front fenders. If you miss it that bad, they cut it out in a straight line pattern on those parts, so painting won't be too bad - except for matching reds, which is darn near impossible-impossible-impossible!
Don't think that every reference to Legal Adult Activities for consenting Americans over the age of 18 that have read all appropriate surgeon general's warnings were removed though. There's definitely some tongue-in-cheek stuff going on with this guy.
The launchers that were mentioned earlier can actually combine to both fit in place in the car's "Attack Mode", thanks to a molded in spot on one of them for the other's peg.
Also, in case you were wondering, it really is called the "Gadget Gun". Go go Gadget Cig:cough:aret:cough:tes!
There isn't much to say about the transformation that wasn't said at the time Wheeljack came out. Not much to say on a repaint! Still, be careful with those clear parts, as you were with Wheeljack. Anyway, the robot mode still comes out really nicely. Unfortunately the one noticeable paint flaw on mine is right there on his brow, but overall the paint apps on my Exhaust are much better applied than on his Autobot predecessor.
Pose-ability is, again, same as Wheeljack, which is to say it's good!
So I happened to notice during the transformation that the visor was what looked like a separate piece. The head is held together by just one screw, so I took it apart to see if he kept up with the tradition of having a face underneath the mask. Sure enough, there's a bot under there looking like he had a lobotomy. Actually looks a bit like Sunstreaker to me, but you be the judge!
Exhaust is a ton of fun, and really feels like a love letter to a different time - when toys could be toys, Joe Camel could sell you cigarettes whenever he pleased, and anyone could be a dangerous princess with a gun and emphysema.
Not sure I got that last part right, but regardless, this is a really fun release. Take it as such, and you'll be wholly satisfied. Essential for any Masterpiece collection (the Decepticons need some help!), for any TF collector that wants one of those "moment in time" pieces, or just for any collector that wants an amazing oddity in their collection ranks. Don't wait on this guy - rumor has it the production run is quite limited, so hit up one of our site sponsors today once they get their stock and don't miss out!
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Re: New in-hand pictures of Masterpiece Exhaust (1666095)
Posted by Seibertron on March 23rd, 2015 @ 10:09pm CDT
Posted by Seibertron on March 23rd, 2015 @ 10:09pm CDT
Is the silver on his face / brow the traditional silver paint that is used on Transformers or is it the darker gray silver?
Re: New in-hand pictures of Masterpiece Exhaust (1666098)
Posted by Desslok2201 on March 23rd, 2015 @ 10:17pm CDT
Posted by Desslok2201 on March 23rd, 2015 @ 10:17pm CDT
Thanks very much- great review, and I'm counting the days until he arrives in my mailbox!
And I may frame that card
And I may frame that card
Re: New in-hand pictures of Masterpiece Exhaust (1666102)
Posted by SW's SilverHammer on March 23rd, 2015 @ 10:28pm CDT
Posted by SW's SilverHammer on March 23rd, 2015 @ 10:28pm CDT
i'm so jelly right now scotty; you don't even know.
Re: New in-hand pictures of Masterpiece Exhaust (1666108)
Posted by megatronus on March 23rd, 2015 @ 10:38pm CDT
You have beautiful cuticles!
In other news, I am awfully jealous. C'mon HLJ - I paid last week. Ship my order!
Posted by megatronus on March 23rd, 2015 @ 10:38pm CDT
You have beautiful cuticles!
In other news, I am awfully jealous. C'mon HLJ - I paid last week. Ship my order!
Re: New in-hand pictures of Masterpiece Exhaust (1666109)
Posted by ScottyP on March 23rd, 2015 @ 10:38pm CDT
Typical brighter silver. Fits him well though!
Posted by ScottyP on March 23rd, 2015 @ 10:38pm CDT
Seibertron wrote:Is the silver on his face / brow the traditional silver paint that is used on Transformers or is it the darker gray silver?
Typical brighter silver. Fits him well though!
Re: New in-hand pictures of Masterpiece Exhaust (1666123)
Posted by Seibertron on March 23rd, 2015 @ 11:37pm CDT
I reached out to one of my contacts at HLJ that I deal with for their advertising. He told told me there was a holiday in Japan on Saturday, which meant they were closed, and they did inventory today, which meant nothing shipped today. Hopefully our orders will ship tomorrow.
Posted by Seibertron on March 23rd, 2015 @ 11:37pm CDT
megatronus wrote:In other news, I am awfully jealous. C'mon HLJ - I paid last week. Ship my order!
I reached out to one of my contacts at HLJ that I deal with for their advertising. He told told me there was a holiday in Japan on Saturday, which meant they were closed, and they did inventory today, which meant nothing shipped today. Hopefully our orders will ship tomorrow.
Re: New in-hand pictures of Masterpiece Exhaust (1666125)
Posted by Sabrblade on March 23rd, 2015 @ 11:44pm CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on March 23rd, 2015 @ 11:44pm CDT
You know, I never thought about it until now, but Exhaust's visor kinda reminds me of that of Kamen Rider Ryuki/Kamen Rider Dragon Knight.
Re: New in-hand pictures of Masterpiece Exhaust (1666130)
Posted by Seibertron on March 23rd, 2015 @ 11:50pm CDT
That's a bit of a stretch IMO. In that case, the faceplate of the G1 Wildrider toy reminds me of that Kamen Rider Ryuki/Kamen Rider Dragon Knight.
Posted by Seibertron on March 23rd, 2015 @ 11:50pm CDT
Sabrblade wrote:You know, I never thought about it until now, but Exhaust's visor kinda reminds me of that of Kamen Rider Ryuki/Kamen Rider Dragon Knight.
That's a bit of a stretch IMO. In that case, the faceplate of the G1 Wildrider toy reminds me of that Kamen Rider Ryuki/Kamen Rider Dragon Knight.
Re: New in-hand pictures of Masterpiece Exhaust (1666139)
Posted by Sabrblade on March 24th, 2015 @ 12:20am CDT
). Just that the slanted vents with red inside the silver visor called to mind those details on Ryuki's/KRDK's visor.
Posted by Sabrblade on March 24th, 2015 @ 12:20am CDT
Not saying it's an exact match (certainly impossible since Ryuki came out in 2003Seibertron wrote:That's a bit of a stretch IMO.
). Just that the slanted vents with red inside the silver visor called to mind those details on Ryuki's/KRDK's visor.
Re: New in-hand pictures of Masterpiece Exhaust (1666155)
Posted by Convoy on March 24th, 2015 @ 1:40am CDT
Posted by Convoy on March 24th, 2015 @ 1:40am CDT
Dang it!
Now I want this figure?
I fear it's too late for me.
Enjoy, y'all!
I think it's almost time to try to procure Wheeljack.
Show up in the mail already Star Saber!
Now I want this figure?
I fear it's too late for me.
Enjoy, y'all!
I think it's almost time to try to procure Wheeljack.
Show up in the mail already Star Saber!
Re: New in-hand pictures of Masterpiece Exhaust (1666156)
Posted by Doubledealer93 on March 24th, 2015 @ 2:04am CDT
Posted by Doubledealer93 on March 24th, 2015 @ 2:04am CDT
i need this.
Re: New in-hand pictures of Masterpiece Exhaust (1666239)
Posted by Siger on March 24th, 2015 @ 8:45am CDT
Posted by Siger on March 24th, 2015 @ 8:45am CDT
I like this guy better than Wheeljack. Too bad he's a con...
Re: New in-hand pictures of Masterpiece Exhaust (1666242)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on March 24th, 2015 @ 8:53am CDT
He has the worst luck when it comes to that: every redeco or retool of Wheeljack ends up as a Decepticon. Look at Slicer, Prime Dead End and Wilrider, and now Exhaust.
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on March 24th, 2015 @ 8:53am CDT
Siger wrote:I like this guy better than Wheeljack. Too bad he's a con...
He has the worst luck when it comes to that: every redeco or retool of Wheeljack ends up as a Decepticon. Look at Slicer, Prime Dead End and Wilrider, and now Exhaust.
Re: New in-hand pictures of Masterpiece Exhaust (1666260)
Posted by ScottyP on March 24th, 2015 @ 9:31am CDT
Oh dang, happened with Club Runamuck and Runabout too! At least Energon Downshift got the KB redeco, and there was Prime Legends Hyperspeed Wheeljack Autobot Exhaust.
Posted by ScottyP on March 24th, 2015 @ 9:31am CDT
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:Siger wrote:I like this guy better than Wheeljack. Too bad he's a con...
He has the worst luck when it comes to that: every redeco or retool of Wheeljack ends up as a Decepticon. Look at Slicer, Prime Dead End and Wilrider, and now Exhaust.
Oh dang, happened with Club Runamuck and Runabout too! At least Energon Downshift got the KB redeco, and there was Prime Legends Hyperspeed Wheeljack Autobot Exhaust.
Re: New in-hand pictures of Masterpiece Exhaust (1666599)
Posted by Siger on March 24th, 2015 @ 9:38pm CDT
Haha you are right, that's quite strange. Especially when wildrider and dead end didn't look anything like Wheeljack in G1.
Posted by Siger on March 24th, 2015 @ 9:38pm CDT
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:Siger wrote:I like this guy better than Wheeljack. Too bad he's a con...
He has the worst luck when it comes to that: every redeco or retool of Wheeljack ends up as a Decepticon. Look at Slicer, Prime Dead End and Wilrider, and now Exhaust.
Haha you are right, that's quite strange. Especially when wildrider and dead end didn't look anything like Wheeljack in G1.
Re: New in-hand pictures of Masterpiece Exhaust (1666601)
Posted by megatronus on March 24th, 2015 @ 9:49pm CDT
To be fair, the Prime Wheeljack mold isn't really G1-esque either, so to say Dead End and Wildrider don't look like Wheeljack isn't a great comparison.
Posted by megatronus on March 24th, 2015 @ 9:49pm CDT
Siger wrote:JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:Siger wrote:I like this guy better than Wheeljack. Too bad he's a con...
He has the worst luck when it comes to that: every redeco or retool of Wheeljack ends up as a Decepticon. Look at Slicer, Prime Dead End and Wilrider, and now Exhaust.
Haha you are right, that's quite strange. Especially when wildrider and dead end didn't look anything like Wheeljack in G1.
To be fair, the Prime Wheeljack mold isn't really G1-esque either, so to say Dead End and Wildrider don't look like Wheeljack isn't a great comparison.
Re: New in-hand pictures of Masterpiece Exhaust (1666755)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on March 25th, 2015 @ 9:28am CDT
Prime Wildrider is stated to have taken Wheeljack's form in his bio. As for Prime Dead End... I wouldn't know.
I can only think of two Autobots any version of Wheeljack has been retooled into: Grimlock for Binaltech, and Tracks for Generations.
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on March 25th, 2015 @ 9:28am CDT
megatronus wrote:Siger wrote:JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:Siger wrote:I like this guy better than Wheeljack. Too bad he's a con...
He has the worst luck when it comes to that: every redeco or retool of Wheeljack ends up as a Decepticon. Look at Slicer, Prime Dead End and Wilrider, and now Exhaust.
Haha you are right, that's quite strange. Especially when wildrider and dead end didn't look anything like Wheeljack in G1.
To be fair, the Prime Wheeljack mold isn't really G1-esque either, so to say Dead End and Wildrider don't look like Wheeljack isn't a great comparison.
Prime Wildrider is stated to have taken Wheeljack's form in his bio. As for Prime Dead End... I wouldn't know.
I can only think of two Autobots any version of Wheeljack has been retooled into: Grimlock for Binaltech, and Tracks for Generations.
Re: New in-hand pictures of Masterpiece Exhaust (1666757)
Posted by Sabrblade on March 25th, 2015 @ 9:30am CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on March 25th, 2015 @ 9:30am CDT
His bio said that he looks the way he does thanks to Dark Energon.JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:As for Prime Dead End... I wouldn't know.
Re: New in-hand pictures of Masterpiece Exhaust (1668707)
Posted by Va'al on March 29th, 2015 @ 2:28pm CDT
Posted by Va'al on March 29th, 2015 @ 2:28pm CDT
Here's a thing from Burcham.
Cuz I cant help but think of the screw-hole as a bullet-hole [making him blind so he wears a visor like Predator]
Re: New in-hand pictures of Masterpiece Exhaust (1668710)
Posted by Mindmaster on March 29th, 2015 @ 2:39pm CDT
So that's one of the most badass things I've ever seen. Just throwing that out there.
Posted by Mindmaster on March 29th, 2015 @ 2:39pm CDT
Va'al wrote:Here's a thing from Burcham.Cuz I cant help but think of the screw-hole as a bullet-hole [making him blind so he wears a visor like Predator]
So that's one of the most badass things I've ever seen. Just throwing that out there.
Re: New in-hand pictures of Masterpiece Exhaust (1668723)
Posted by Dead Metal on March 29th, 2015 @ 3:30pm CDT
Posted by Dead Metal on March 29th, 2015 @ 3:30pm CDT
Yup, they gotta include him in the comics now and actually make that canon. Would be so cool.
Re: New in-hand pictures of Masterpiece Exhaust (1670092)
Posted by fenrir72 on April 1st, 2015 @ 6:55pm CDT
The good and the bad. Just received Exhaust (yahoo!) The bad (my WJ decals from Ocean which I ordered 5 days prior to Exhaust shipping hasn't arrived yet.....booooooooo)
The pics I'll upload once I have all the decals in. Robot wise, a great repaint/retool. Mold hasn't deteriorated yet and well, Exhaust looks just as cool if not cooler thatn WJ
Decal issues, the Britax decal that goes on his doors, it worked well for WJ but the new tampos on Exhaust doesn't align properly.
Posted by fenrir72 on April 1st, 2015 @ 6:55pm CDT
Dead Metal wrote:Yup, they gotta include him in the comics now and actually make that canon. Would be so cool.
The good and the bad. Just received Exhaust (yahoo!) The bad (my WJ decals from Ocean which I ordered 5 days prior to Exhaust shipping hasn't arrived yet.....booooooooo)
The pics I'll upload once I have all the decals in. Robot wise, a great repaint/retool. Mold hasn't deteriorated yet and well, Exhaust looks just as cool if not cooler thatn WJ
Decal issues, the Britax decal that goes on his doors, it worked well for WJ but the new tampos on Exhaust doesn't align properly.
Re: New in-hand pictures of Masterpiece Exhaust (1672313)
Posted by triKlops on April 7th, 2015 @ 9:53am CDT
Posted by triKlops on April 7th, 2015 @ 9:53am CDT
Just received notice that my preordered Exhaust will not ship due to the PM fiasco.
Anyone have a good link to order him from?
PM if possible, thanks in advance.
Anyone have a good link to order him from?
PM if possible, thanks in advance.
Re: New in-hand pictures of Masterpiece Exhaust (1672365)
Posted by cloneemperor on April 7th, 2015 @ 11:14am CDT
That sucks cause he's a really nice figure. After missing out on too many MP figures (cause I didn't know where to find them) someone directed me to HLJ.com, amiami.com and anime-export.com. Even after shipping and exchange rate I've found them to be very well priced and I haven't missed a single one that I've remembered to preorder. All of this doesn't solve your current issue unfortunately though, since they are all sold out long before the release date.
I too would be interested in knowing if there is a reliable seller out there that has reasonably priced legitimate stock after a release.
Posted by cloneemperor on April 7th, 2015 @ 11:14am CDT
triKlops wrote:Just received notice that my preordered Exhaust will not ship due to the PM fiasco.
Anyone have a good link to order him from?
PM if possible, thanks in advance.
That sucks cause he's a really nice figure. After missing out on too many MP figures (cause I didn't know where to find them) someone directed me to HLJ.com, amiami.com and anime-export.com. Even after shipping and exchange rate I've found them to be very well priced and I haven't missed a single one that I've remembered to preorder. All of this doesn't solve your current issue unfortunately though, since they are all sold out long before the release date.
I too would be interested in knowing if there is a reliable seller out there that has reasonably priced legitimate stock after a release.
Re: New in-hand pictures of Masterpiece Exhaust (1672566)
Posted by fenrir72 on April 7th, 2015 @ 6:54pm CDT
I take it you did'nt reserve earlier at hlj? They are now at astronomically high 2ndary market prices.There was a link around here by LOST CYBERTRONIAN at Nippon Yasan. It's double the actual retail price back then.
Posted by fenrir72 on April 7th, 2015 @ 6:54pm CDT
triKlops wrote:Just received notice that my preordered Exhaust will not ship due to the PM fiasco.
Anyone have a good link to order him from?
PM if possible, thanks in advance.
I take it you did'nt reserve earlier at hlj? They are now at astronomically high 2ndary market prices.There was a link around here by LOST CYBERTRONIAN at Nippon Yasan. It's double the actual retail price back then.
Re: New in-hand pictures of Masterpiece Exhaust (1672640)
Posted by triKlops on April 7th, 2015 @ 10:24pm CDT
Posted by triKlops on April 7th, 2015 @ 10:24pm CDT
Thanks for the heads up folks; i appreciate all the info.
I had originally preordered in September, way before all of the PM insanity went down.
And since I had not heard anything, as well as the sellers stores rep for getting items, i thought i was solid.
The store only let me know today that it would not be getting the stock and refunded me the loot.
After seeing those other sites online prices, i think I just might pass on him altogether as the inflated
price is not in my budget.
Hopefully down the line, something may pop up for a reasonable amount of duckets and i will snag it.
Thanks again for the info and suggestions folks; Seibertron fam looking out for me is much appreciated!
I had originally preordered in September, way before all of the PM insanity went down.
And since I had not heard anything, as well as the sellers stores rep for getting items, i thought i was solid.
The store only let me know today that it would not be getting the stock and refunded me the loot.
After seeing those other sites online prices, i think I just might pass on him altogether as the inflated
price is not in my budget.
Hopefully down the line, something may pop up for a reasonable amount of duckets and i will snag it.
Thanks again for the info and suggestions folks; Seibertron fam looking out for me is much appreciated!
Re: New in-hand pictures of Masterpiece Exhaust (1672682)
Posted by fenrir72 on April 8th, 2015 @ 12:32am CDT
No problem. Btw, that supplier, it's domestic USA?
Posted by fenrir72 on April 8th, 2015 @ 12:32am CDT
triKlops wrote:Thanks for the heads up folks; i appreciate all the info.
I had originally preordered in September, way before all of the PM insanity went down.
And since I had not heard anything, as well as the sellers stores rep for getting items, i thought i was solid.
The store only let me know today that it would not be getting the stock and refunded me the loot.
After seeing those other sites online prices, i think I just might pass on him altogether as the inflated
price is not in my budget.
Hopefully down the line, something may pop up for a reasonable amount of duckets and i will snag it.
Thanks again for the info and suggestions folks; Seibertron fam looking out for me is much appreciated!
No problem. Btw, that supplier, it's domestic USA?
Re: New in-hand pictures of Masterpiece Exhaust (1672690)
Posted by triKlops on April 8th, 2015 @ 1:50am CDT
Yes it is.
I am a regular customer there and am happy with them.
I was just hoping a finagle might swing my way because how long i had waited.
Was not meant to be then; at least i have MP Star Saber on its way now.
Posted by triKlops on April 8th, 2015 @ 1:50am CDT
fenrir72 wrote:triKlops wrote:Thanks for the heads up folks; i appreciate all the info.
I had originally preordered in September, way before all of the PM insanity went down.
And since I had not heard anything, as well as the sellers stores rep for getting items, i thought i was solid.
The store only let me know today that it would not be getting the stock and refunded me the loot.
After seeing those other sites online prices, i think I just might pass on him altogether as the inflated
price is not in my budget.
Hopefully down the line, something may pop up for a reasonable amount of duckets and i will snag it.
Thanks again for the info and suggestions folks; Seibertron fam looking out for me is much appreciated!
No problem. Btw, that supplier, it's domestic USA?
Yes it is.
I am a regular customer there and am happy with them.
I was just hoping a finagle might swing my way because how long i had waited.
Was not meant to be then; at least i have MP Star Saber on its way now.
Re: New in-hand pictures of Masterpiece Exhaust (1672732)
Posted by fenrir72 on April 8th, 2015 @ 6:40am CDT
Posted by fenrir72 on April 8th, 2015 @ 6:40am CDT
Well that......... 
Re: New in-hand pictures of Masterpiece Exhaust (1673825)
Posted by Skyfire77 on April 11th, 2015 @ 8:55am CDT
Posted by Skyfire77 on April 11th, 2015 @ 8:55am CDT
Still waiting on mine from Ages 3+. Last I heard they were "waiting on confirmation that Japan will be releasing them", which doesn't sound promising. 
Re: New in-hand pictures of Masterpiece Exhaust (1673827)
Posted by fenrir72 on April 11th, 2015 @ 9:01am CDT
Oh Japan has released them. The issue maybe "did their Japanese source deliver?"
Posted by fenrir72 on April 11th, 2015 @ 9:01am CDT
Skyfire77 wrote:Still waiting on mine from Ages 3+. Last I heard they were "waiting on confirmation that Japan will be releasing them", which doesn't sound promising.
Oh Japan has released them. The issue maybe "did their Japanese source deliver?"
Re: New in-hand pictures of Masterpiece Exhaust (1675044)
Posted by fenrir72 on April 14th, 2015 @ 4:32am CDT
Posted by fenrir72 on April 14th, 2015 @ 4:32am CDT
Ocean Designs Upgrades [There are minute parts from Reprolabels though were added aside from the the upgraded Ocean Designs version were also included]
Note the bad cigar endorsement decals.
It lacks this to make it near perfect.
[Good Flavor....err GoodYear]
Note the bad cigar endorsement decals.
It lacks this to make it near perfect.
[Good Flavor....err GoodYear]
Re: New in-hand pictures of Masterpiece Exhaust (1677638)
Posted by Skyfire77 on April 21st, 2015 @ 9:28pm CDT
Posted by Skyfire77 on April 21st, 2015 @ 9:28pm CDT
Yay! My Exhaust has shipped! 
It is, however, taking a tour of the Pacific Northwest first.
It is, however, taking a tour of the Pacific Northwest first.
Re: New in-hand pictures of Masterpiece Exhaust (1677651)
Posted by SW's SilverHammer on April 21st, 2015 @ 10:00pm CDT
Then can I have it, also where the hell did you buy it where it's literally only a few miles from where i live?
Posted by SW's SilverHammer on April 21st, 2015 @ 10:00pm CDT
Skyfire77 wrote:Yay! My Exhaust has shipped!
It is, however, taking a tour of the Pacific Northwest first.
Then can I have it, also where the hell did you buy it where it's literally only a few miles from where i live?
Re: New in-hand pictures of Masterpiece Exhaust (1678047)
Posted by Skyfire77 on April 22nd, 2015 @ 7:54pm CDT
Ages 3 and Up, which is just across the border in Burnaby. They're no longer accepting US orders, sadly.
Posted by Skyfire77 on April 22nd, 2015 @ 7:54pm CDT
SW's SilverHammer wrote:Skyfire77 wrote:Yay! My Exhaust has shipped!
It is, however, taking a tour of the Pacific Northwest first.
Then can I have it, also where the hell did you buy it where it's literally only a few miles from where i live?
Ages 3 and Up, which is just across the border in Burnaby. They're no longer accepting US orders, sadly.
Re: New in-hand pictures of Masterpiece Exhaust (1678655)
Posted by koolkollectibleskhai on April 24th, 2015 @ 3:56am CDT
Posted by koolkollectibleskhai on April 24th, 2015 @ 3:56am CDT
Such a beautiful figure! Definitely worth the wait! 
Re: New in-hand pictures of Masterpiece Exhaust (1679301)
Posted by Skyfire77 on April 25th, 2015 @ 4:35pm CDT
Posted by Skyfire77 on April 25th, 2015 @ 4:35pm CDT
My Exhaust has arrived! I'm happy with it, though he does look a bit plain next to Wheeljack; it needs sticker badly.
Re: New in-hand pictures of Masterpiece Exhaust (1679307)
Posted by SW's SilverHammer on April 25th, 2015 @ 4:44pm CDT
Posted by SW's SilverHammer on April 25th, 2015 @ 4:44pm CDT
So how much do you want to bet there are warehouses full of exhausts in Japan, or alternatively they're shelf warming horrifically?
Re: New in-hand pictures of Masterpiece Exhaust (1679342)
Posted by fenrir72 on April 25th, 2015 @ 6:07pm CDT
2ndary market shops have sold him for double when he was released. (In Japan at least)
Posted by fenrir72 on April 25th, 2015 @ 6:07pm CDT
SW's SilverHammer wrote:So how much do you want to bet there are warehouses full of exhausts in Japan, or alternatively they're shelf warming horrifically?
2ndary market shops have sold him for double when he was released. (In Japan at least)
Re: New in-hand pictures of Masterpiece Exhaust (1679378)
Posted by SW's SilverHammer on April 25th, 2015 @ 8:02pm CDT
Yeah but unless that was for Japanese 2nd hand retail, i'm sure the inflated prices are for the westerners.
Posted by SW's SilverHammer on April 25th, 2015 @ 8:02pm CDT
fenrir72 wrote:SW's SilverHammer wrote:So how much do you want to bet there are warehouses full of exhausts in Japan, or alternatively they're shelf warming horrifically?
2ndary market shops have sold him for double when he was released. (In Japan at least)
Yeah but unless that was for Japanese 2nd hand retail, i'm sure the inflated prices are for the westerners.
Re: New in-hand pictures of Masterpiece Exhaust (1684388)
Posted by Sabrblade on May 11th, 2015 @ 1:59pm CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on May 11th, 2015 @ 1:59pm CDT
Here's something that NO ONE saw coming.
TFSource apparently had their stock of MP Exhausts secretly repainted (by whom?) to further differ the deco from the Marlboro chevron.
This Twitter posted several pics, along with official TakaraTomy stock photos for comparison:
TFSource apparently had their stock of MP Exhausts secretly repainted (by whom?) to further differ the deco from the Marlboro chevron.
This Twitter posted several pics, along with official TakaraTomy stock photos for comparison:
Apparently TFSource had their stock of Exhaust's customized in order to sell them.
And here it is. The TFSource repaint vs the original. Huge hood difference.
Here's the bot mode. Again, I'm pulling these off of a FB group. I didn't not buy one from TFSource.
Re: New in-hand pictures of Masterpiece Exhaust (1684391)
Posted by SW's SilverHammer on May 11th, 2015 @ 2:09pm CDT
Posted by SW's SilverHammer on May 11th, 2015 @ 2:09pm CDT
Oh man, that's great for like the 10 people able to get theirs from TFsource after their listing was also pulled. actually, You know what, I'd say that's actually worse, their repaint is a detriment to the paint job; other places were able to sell it as is, for the second version anyway.
Re: New in-hand pictures of Masterpiece Exhaust (1684395)
Posted by mooncake623 on May 11th, 2015 @ 2:23pm CDT
Posted by mooncake623 on May 11th, 2015 @ 2:23pm CDT
So TFsource Opened all their MP Exhaust they have and "professionally" painted those four panels?
Re: New in-hand pictures of Masterpiece Exhaust (1684399)
Posted by SW's SilverHammer on May 11th, 2015 @ 2:38pm CDT
Posted by SW's SilverHammer on May 11th, 2015 @ 2:38pm CDT
Lol, I just looked at the card, "any questions or concerns?". Uh yeah I have a few.
Number 1, can I get this dumb ass paint off?
Number 2, Was there not a better way of doing this, maybe a sticker?
Number 3, will Exhaust ever see another listing on tfsource?
Number 4, Seriously, was there not a better way of filling the red in?
Number 1, can I get this dumb ass paint off?
Number 2, Was there not a better way of doing this, maybe a sticker?
Number 3, will Exhaust ever see another listing on tfsource?
Number 4, Seriously, was there not a better way of filling the red in?
Re: New in-hand pictures of Masterpiece Exhaust (1684400)
Posted by william-james88 on May 11th, 2015 @ 2:38pm CDT
Yeah thats what I am wondering, this is weird and it would eat up into any of their potential profits from this already very niche product.
Posted by william-james88 on May 11th, 2015 @ 2:38pm CDT
mooncake623 wrote:So TFsource Opened all their MP Exhaust they have and "professionally" painted those four panels?
Yeah thats what I am wondering, this is weird and it would eat up into any of their potential profits from this already very niche product.
Re: New in-hand pictures of Masterpiece Exhaust (1684438)
Posted by fenrir72 on May 11th, 2015 @ 4:42pm CDT
WTF?! If they wanted a good go at the repaint they would have fixed the two angles that goes by the two sides that Tomy removed. Jeez! Much worst!
Posted by fenrir72 on May 11th, 2015 @ 4:42pm CDT
Sabrblade wrote:Here's something that NO ONE saw coming.
TFSource apparently had their stock of MP Exhausts secretly repainted (by whom?) to further differ the deco from the Marlboro chevron.
This Twitter posted several pics, along with official TakaraTomy stock photos for comparison:Apparently TFSource had their stock of Exhaust's customized in order to sell them.And here it is. The TFSource repaint vs the original. Huge hood difference.Here's the bot mode. Again, I'm pulling these off of a FB group. I didn't not buy one from TFSource.
WTF?! If they wanted a good go at the repaint they would have fixed the two angles that goes by the two sides that Tomy removed. Jeez! Much worst!
Re: New in-hand pictures of Masterpiece Exhaust (1684444)
Posted by shajaki on May 11th, 2015 @ 5:05pm CDT
Posted by shajaki on May 11th, 2015 @ 5:05pm CDT
I would rather pay a premium for a sealed "clean" one. 
Re: New in-hand pictures of Masterpiece Exhaust (1684446)
Posted by SW's SilverHammer on May 11th, 2015 @ 5:17pm CDT
Posted by SW's SilverHammer on May 11th, 2015 @ 5:17pm CDT
Fuck it, if TFsource is going to put up a new listing, I might bite. I just want an MP diaclone collection.
Re: New in-hand pictures of Masterpiece Exhaust (1684471)
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on May 11th, 2015 @ 6:58pm CDT
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on May 11th, 2015 @ 6:58pm CDT
I think it's a joke they did it but, I do like the paint job 
Re: New in-hand pictures of Masterpiece Exhaust (1684519)
Posted by LOST Cybertronian on May 11th, 2015 @ 9:06pm CDT
Posted by LOST Cybertronian on May 11th, 2015 @ 9:06pm CDT
I need my exhaust professionally painted back to the original deco.
