Tokyo Toy Show Coverage: Masterpiece Star Saber Prototype Revealed

Wonder if any requests will come in to have this pic taken down since TakaraTomy had ordered no photography of this thing.


Also, HUH?! He's shorter than Ultra Magnus?!

Am I the only one who thought he'd be bigger?
*edit*

Sabrblade wrote:Also, HUH?! He's shorter than Ultra Magnus?!

I know right?...maybe since he isn't part of the main MP line they haven't made him to fit in size wise? More like a leader sized Star Saber to work with classics?

Still, he looks pretty solid. Although he almost looks like a non posable PVC

Can't wait to see more

The awesome can not be contained, so he has to be chained. (Yes, I know it's the glare)

So fired up for this one!

I really love that color scheme on that UM alt-mode all Motormaster-ish looking.

Nemesis Destron wrote:I really love that color scheme on that UM alt-mode all Motormaster-ish looking.

You mean that prototype?

"Let the COUNTDOWN begin"? He used to live there, but wasn't it Moonradar's rocket base in his continuity?

Weibo user 北马伊斯力.

"I wear the chain I forged in life. I made it link by link, and yard by yard; I girded it on of my own free will, and of my own free will I wore it. Is its pattern strange to you? Or would you know, the weight and length of the strong coil you bear yourself? It was full as heavy and as long as this, seven Christmas Eves ago. You have laboured on it, since. It is a ponderous chain!"

Oh, yeah, the size thing...He WILL scale well with Classics, I guess. Maybe it's partly because this begs for a Victory Leo to combine with someday, and they couldn't justify making that toy any bigger than this. Really makes me glad Fort Max didn't win; even for a Marvel loyalist like myself, a Masterpiece Max this size would be sort of a letdown.

Sabrblade wrote:

Nemesis Destron wrote:I really love that color scheme on that UM alt-mode all Motormaster-ish looking.

You mean that prototype?

Indeed, very cool looking IMHO.

SW's SilverHammer wrote:The awesome can not be contained, so he has to be chained. (Yes, I know it's the glare)

MP Star Saber has usurped all of my love.


EDIT: I'm praying to TT for a Victory Leo to make Victory Saber tower over the other MPs with his platform shoes.

Bumblevivisector wrote:"Let the COUNTDOWN begin"? He used to live there, but wasn't it Moonradar's rocket base in his continuity?

Weibo user 北马伊斯力.

"I wear the chain I forged in life. I made it link by link, and yard by yard; I girded it on of my own free will, and of my own free will I wore it. Is its pattern strange to you? Or would you know, the weight and length of the strong coil you bear yourself? It was full as heavy and as long as this, seven Christmas Eves ago. You have laboured on it, since. It is a ponderous chain!"

Oh, yeah, the size thing...He WILL scale well with Classics, I guess. Maybe it's partly because this begs for a Victory Leo to combine with someday, and they couldn't justify making that toy any bigger than this. Really makes me glad Fort Max didn't win; even for a Marvel loyalist like myself, a Masterpiece Max this size would be sort of a letdown.

The Dickens's quote is pure genius.

hahahaha fail size

BERSEKAEL wrote:hahahaha fail size

That's ironic considering your signature pic.

Even Takara's prototypes are better. Two-tone grey? Splash of red? Geez, that's awesome!

Siger wrote:

BERSEKAEL wrote:hahahaha fail size

That's ironic considering your signature pic.

well, my main collection is that 3" tall line, but I also collect MP and That MP Star Saber is not MP scaled, total fail... maybe is a different and new MP scale, or just size/scaled random like AoE toys. Glad Fortress didn't win, would match with WST rather than MP

Siger wrote:

BERSEKAEL wrote:hahahaha fail size

That's ironic considering your signature pic.

well, my main collection is that 3" tall line, but I also collect MP and That MP Star Saber is not MP scaled, total fail... maybe is a different and new MP scale, or just size/scaled random like AoE toys. Glad Fortress didn't win, would match with WST rather than MP

What makes you guys think that he's that much smaller than Ultra Magnus? The angle of the picture makes it difficult to tell. It looks like the photographer was holding the camera up on the same level with Magnus but quickly tilted the camera down to snap the photograph of Star Saber (hence why there is only 1 pic). It might be smaller than Magnus but I'd be surprised if he was smaller than the Seeker or Soundwave mold.

In this pic, Star Saber looks very comparable in size to Ultra Magnus.

Seibertron wrote:In this pic, Star Saber looks very comparable in size to Ultra Magnus.

He probably looked shorter than he's supposed to be because:

a) perspective; &
b) he's much better proportioned and has slimmer legs compared to UM.

But, I guess they couldn't fit in the SaberBlade gimmick huh?

I just got a message from Professor Smooth on Facebook. He was at the show earlier, saw Star Saber in person, and said that Star Saber and Ultra Magnus are "Very similar in size".

SW's SilverHammer wrote:The awesome can not be contained, so he has to be chained. (Yes, I know it's the glare)

I know, right? That's exactly what I thought when I saw the thumbnail.

More than half looks to be diecast hard to tell

That's the second time I've said OMG about Star Saber.

I was thinking he might be short so he can combine with Victory Leo, but that theory is shot. Still, even if he doesn't combine, this figure is going to be amazing.

Looking good to me.

kirbenvost wrote:That's the second time I've said OMG about Star Saber.

I was thinking he might be short so he can combine with Victory Leo, but that theory is shot. Still, even if he doesn't combine, this figure is going to be amazing.

I'm still holding onto my hope that it comes with holes and parts that allow the G1 V-Leo to be attached to him.

I am interested in this. I will follow this. I might buy this.


..and he will be the crazed religious zealot from MTMTE in my mind, if I do.

Seibertron wrote:I just got a message from Professor Smooth on Facebook. He was at the show earlier, saw Star Saber in person, and said that Star Saber and Ultra Magnus are "Very similar in size".

That still doesn't sound good to me since Star Saber was not an average-sized dude. He's huge.

I'm not asking for a five-foot tall figure (that'd be ridiculous). But I was kinda hoping he'd be at least around Armada Unicron's height.

Seibertron wrote:In this pic, Star Saber looks very comparable in size to Ultra Magnus.

Sweet camera trickery, Batman! Wow that first pic was deceptive. I know angle, perspective and whatnot can be deceiving but after looking and looking it had me fooled! I really thought he was smaller

maybe i dont care cause i have no personal attachment to this character, but theres a bright side for those who do: giant bot = giant price. ya'll can at least be happy he wont cost an arm and a leg right?

That looks...



I'd like to hear some details on him though, such as if he will have a fully-functional Brainmaster gimmick or saber that can be sheathed.

Courtesy of TAGHobby.com, we get a closer, clearer look at the prototype of Masterpiece Star Saber, from the Tokyo Toy Show. Check out the mirrored image below, and sound off your thoughts in the Energon Pub!

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Such awesome figure. But they could had made some promotional pics, showing it in its different modes...

anyone else think he looks a little plain? grey proto's are usually the best to show off a figures sculpted details, and he's lookin kinda flat.

Miles Wolf wrote:Such awesome figure. But they could had made some promotional pics, showing it in its different modes...

shajaki wrote:anyone else think he looks a little plain? grey proto's are usually the best to show off a figures sculpted details, and he's lookin kinda flat.

I'm actually surprised they already have a prototype to show! The announcement about Star Saber coming out as a Masterpiece was in November, and we saw the first designs later that month and then nothing until last April.

GAH I haven't been this stoked about a figure in a looooong time.

Those are some MASSIVE antennae

shajaki wrote:anyone else think he looks a little plain? grey proto's are usually the best to show off a figures sculpted details, and he's lookin kinda flat.

He's not "plain," he's "streamlined."

color pics can't come too soon

Can't wait to see some color on this bad boy. Will most likely add to collection. Head sculpt seems very gundam like. That is a plus.

I don't see a lot in the way of joints or seams that would give an idea as to how the figure comes together. I really feel keeping the Brainmaster gimmick intact is crucial.

Does anyone else think it's hilarious that every pic we've seen so far makes sure to have the "No photos please" sign in them>

Still, no interest in getting Star Saber.

Well I for one am really excited for this one. I can't tell if he's gonna have the old Brainmaster gimmick because they head doesn't look like it becomes the turret on the alt mode. Guess we gotta wait for more pictures to find out.

Seeing the head size, I'm not sure if the "Battle Up" helmet will be removable to then leave it only with the "normal" face.

Darkrenegade1 wrote:Can't wait to see some color on this bad boy.

D-Don't report me, I'm too young.

Miles Wolf wrote:Seeing the head size, I'm not sure if the "Battle Up" helmet will be removable to then leave it only with the "normal" face.

Darkrenegade1 wrote:Can't wait to see some color on this bad boy.

D-Don't report me, I'm too young.

Too dark. Star Saber was a righteously brightly-colored dude even in the dark depths of space.

Once again from the pages of the most recent issue of Dengeki Hobby magazine via TAG Hobby we have a prototype image. Below you'll find another look at the Fans Choice Masterpiece winner Star Saber prototype that was revealed at the Tokyo Toy Show. Also feature on the page are MP-21 Bumblebee and MP-22 Ultra Magnus.

I just can't wait for the preorders to start and buy it instantly.

chuckdawg1999 wrote:I don't see a lot in the way of joints or seams that would give an idea as to how the figure comes together. I really feel keeping the Brainmaster gimmick intact is crucial.

This is a really important point.

Star Saber's transformation is so simple, if the complexity is not in his "nesting doll" attributes, we're getting screwed over.

Counterpunch wrote:

chuckdawg1999 wrote:I don't see a lot in the way of joints or seams that would give an idea as to how the figure comes together. I really feel keeping the Brainmaster gimmick intact is crucial.

This is a really important point.

Star Saber's transformation is so simple, if the complexity is not in his "nesting doll" attributes, we're getting screwed over.

Absolutely. Is it too early to start wishing for a MP Victory Leo?

So, if it isn't too hard to transform Star Saber, will this affect the price in a positive way?
Due to the fact that it wouldn't be a lot of engineering involved to make him transform.

Torneira wrote:So, if it isn't too hard to transform Star Saber, will this affect the price in a positive way?
Due to the fact that it wouldn't be a lot of engineering involved to make him transform.

That's a good question. Keep in mind that there's a general set price point for Masterpieces that Takara tries to stay within so who knows. They might load him up with little add ons to keep the price on the same level.

chuckdawg1999 wrote:

Torneira wrote:So, if it isn't too hard to transform Star Saber, will this affect the price in a positive way?
Due to the fact that it wouldn't be a lot of engineering involved to make him transform.

That's a good question. Keep in mind that there's a general set price point for Masterpieces that Takara tries to stay within so who knows. They might load him up with little add ons to keep the price on the same level.

Given recent trends, I think we can safely assume at least a baseline price of $160.

chuckdawg1999 wrote:

Counterpunch wrote:

chuckdawg1999 wrote:I don't see a lot in the way of joints or seams that would give an idea as to how the figure comes together. I really feel keeping the Brainmaster gimmick intact is crucial.

This is a really important point.

Star Saber's transformation is so simple, if the complexity is not in his "nesting doll" attributes, we're getting screwed over.

Absolutely. Is it too early to start wishing for a MP Victory Leo?

NEVER

Courtesy of the fine folks over on the Planet Iacon Facebook page we have an image from one of the Japanese hobby magazines featuring new images of the Masterpiece Star Saber prototype. The images give us our first look at Saber and the vehicles modes. We also get a look at MP-22 Ultra Magnus, the Movie Advance G1 style Deluxe Wheeljack, and the massive non-transforming Scorponok figure from Gigantic Action.