Transformers Takara Tomy Masterpiece Sunstreaker
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This is a review of Transformers Takara Tomy Masterpiece Sunstreaker where we take a look at the figure, accessories, and talk about PRAETORIAN GUARDS OF COURSE.
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This was the first of very few times I upgraded my figure. Sunsurge was a nice stand in, but Takara absolutely wiped the floor with him. I kind of wanted to stick with what I already owned, partially I think because I was so happy that Badcube finally had a really decent figure. In the end, it was a no brainer. I'd have shelled out another $150 for this guy, he's one of my favorite Tranformers, and one of the best figures Takara ever put out. I'd have to imagine that Bobby has this one by now, no way he's still rocking Sunsurge with all of his amazing displays.
Takara has stepped up their game with their most recent MP releases. I think they finally realized that customers are willing to pay for better quality overall. If not, fans will buy from manufacturers that are willing to appease their sensibilities. Something else to point out is the weight of this figure vs. earlier MP releases. Most MP cars clock in between 4.2oz (MP Tracks) and 4.7 (MP Datsuns). Sunstreaker weighs in at about 5.7oz.
its a dense figure for sure
Love it when the new huff you get is much better than the crank you're used to
Nice review ! I'm so looking forward to this one paint and chrome that's my drug . That arm transformation is pretty neat !
definitely
YAS! My dude. I always look forward to your videos on MP style figures.
:)
I think Sunstreaker is the best Takara has done. Solid in both modes. Great transformation. Durable.
Giving a view to an older vid. Just picked this guy up. Thanks for the transformation. That backpack 180 gave me bad feels but it went ok.
This is one that grew on me substantially. I bought him because of the low price I could get it for at the time, transformed him like twice and put it on the shelf.little by little I noticed myself picking him up, posing/fiddling around with him more and more. Much more than bots I thought were all sorts of amazing right out the box that ended up expensive dust collectors. Because of that I rank him higher than most people would. Another example but much more drastic would be hot rodimus. I hated that f***ing thing like most people but he got more play than most of my mps so I just had to admit to myself one day that I actually love him despite all his faults. Like a chunky girl none of your friends know you're sneaking off to fool around with everyday after school back when you were young enough to buy into thinking what other people thought mattered. Soundwave is still the mp pinnacle for me, at least aesthetically at this point but this does give me a level of acceptance and hope for where the line currently is and where it's going
the analogy had me rolling
Just got Cordon. Second time through this video for the transformation. Man that backpack 180 is scary. This mould is awesome and the cordon version has more paint!
man...what an awesome solid figure!! Seems like one of the most solid. Had to wait for the KO (man, can't do original for the price) and finally got it and transformed it today. Mine is excellent. And I think it cleans up very well. Use to love the KO Vs. comparison vids...by Rocketpunch (?). I dont' see one though
My favorite part of the review is your explanation of why you are staying with Sunsurge. I think most collectors wrestle with these very same thoughts on most purchases. My comfort level for a standard MP carbot is 100$. Through the magic of ebay bucks and a gift card, I will only have around 50$ out-of-pocket cost for this guy. Now all a have to do is wait, which is not easy after seeing your review. Thank you sir for the great review and I am really digging the new intro.....
50 is a no brainer in my opinion
I was waiting for this review. Thank-you for an excellent review. I completely agree with your comments. I still really enjoy Sunsurge and the improvements in the Takara don't seem to be worth the increased price over BadCube. I have ordered due to finding it for a price point that was better, but I may leave it in car mode on my shelf. Always appreciate your reviews. Keep up the excellent work--Plus loved Smoke and Mirrors.
many thanks
Nice review of the figure. I agree with your take. If you’re happy with your toy you win.
always
Great review..
I bought 2 for that $70-90 price range. One of my favorites..
many thanks
The arm transformation is slick, instead of using the old method where you need to open a panel and flip out the hand, that is great! I can withstand the backpack, however I really don’t like the butt flap, it annoys me even more that it has a autobot logo on it, autobot my a**! This is the first masterpiece I am going to get since this is the most anime accurate figure, the yellow is spot on, fantastic articulation, and it is not that big so my parents won’t notice it! Great review as always Bobby!
agreed, its my favorite part of the engineering
Sunstreaker has an autobot tramp stamp on his but flap which is kinda funny thanks for the great reviews keep them coming I really enjoy your channel
that's funny, and thank you
Great review. MP Sunstreaker for the win. Very nice engineering and paint.
agreed
lovin' that new intro Bobby!
thanks man
Dude I thought you were going to cave in and get it for awhile there lol. Great review as always.
many thanks
Excellent review! I have to say that compared to Badcube's version as you mentioned there is not enough incentive to upgrade. I love some of the engineering tricks this figure has and while normally i don't mind backpacks, Takara's Sunstreaker's backpack detracts from the overall figure. I also feel like there are too many gaps in his overall bot mode, like above the waist swivel and around his neck area it's like the head is just floating. I guess I am nitpicking and while i could use a Sunstreaker in my collection, I might go with sunsurge since its way cheaper. Keep up the good work Bobby! God bless you and your family!
same to you and yours sir
Thanks to this video I figured out what I was doing wrong with the backpack!
The one I've been waiting for
wait no longer
Cool. I never bought a Sunstreaker, so I'll definitely get the new Takara one.
enjoy
Wow snazzy new intro!
!!!
Iv'e got KO Tigertracks, Omnigonix Spinout, and Badcube Sunsurge, guess I might as well get this guy too and have a Full House. As always, great review!
collect em all!
pretty pricey, but well worth it......for this one. great review as always!
many thanks
Thanks for the ab crunch/waist swivel tip!
always
I feel the same way as you do in your final thoughts. I love my Sunsurge. It's still a great MP 3P Sunstreaker. I also really like Spinout. My copy is rather decent, and with the mods, pretty good! I'm still getting MP-39 Streaker because the original was my first G1 toy. He's also my channel mascot. And there isn't anything wrong with owning 3 versions of him on my MP shelf. :D. I don't care for the toon-centric look of the new MP's, which is why I still prefer Sunsurge as my official representation.
nothing wrong with that
23:00 can u explain how to get the preorder and that price???....I mean not for this figure but for next MPs
You don't like onions in your soup? Cool figure and as usual, fantastic review! I'm considering getting MP Sunstreaker and maybe passing my Sunsurge to my son. But like you, I'm happy with my Bad Cube purchase. I appreciate your reasoning and to me it makes sense. Thanks for sharing man!
honestly I don't like onions on anything lol
Bring back the Hungry intro music Bob!!! Love your reviews...thanks!
no
Great review as usual. "Who put onions in the soup"...nice...made me laugh. Wanted to know if you thought that MP-39 brings us back to the days of Wheeljack in terms of the Takara MP style/quality. You mention the ricketiness, but...he is sweet, no?
Also wanted to bust your balls:
1. Love the snort/sniffle that you decided to keep in at 3:08
2. FBI could lift some sweet prints off your chrome spoiler
lol I tried to get that snort out lol that's funny
So far, you are killing 2018 Bobby! I wish I had your strength of resolve to pass, but my weakness will not allow it. All I can feel is the emperor's cold breath whispering to me in the checkout section. "you want this...don't you? The hate is swelling in you now, take your credit card, use it..." Its pretty much all over at this point!
too many hot toys pre orders these days lol
Excellent review but 3 dislikes?...those 3 must have ordered this but recieved either spinout,sunsurge or tigertrack by mistake...ha ha.
lol
Bobby Skullface L indeed good sir.☺👍👌👏👏
Driver side door popped off pin. Any suggestions on how to fix?
First off, Smoke & Mirrors is incredible. Thought it would be hard to best "Hungry", but this song is definitely a banger. As for the review - so on point. I got mine for $74 w/free shipping, which wasn't bad. But, much like Megatron, he's great, but I felt like I didn't get my monies worth. I'm not liking the lack of accessories for that price, and he really doesn't blow away Sunsurge. I don't know, maybe I'm just spoiled by Storm Collectibles since that was also in this box. Great review!
jamiemorgan31 where do you find this for 70 with free shipping?
many thanks on all accounts and that's a great price!!!
That calf/ankle panel thing does clip into place and tidy up nicely if you get it in exactly the right position.
cool. its not an issue for me anyway but even better
Enjoyed your review. And on the point you made about people's hypocritical criticisms; I've heard it loud and clear over their dislike of FAAAANSTOYS Cup's backpack, but not a peep over Sunstreaker's. On that note I'm not defending any of these companies so as to not give the wrong impression; I'm a fan of Transformers, not who makes them. Thanks again for the great review Mr. Skullface.
yep that's a great example and one I meant to mention
Hi! Great review!
many thanks
Combiner wars leg transformation for the elbows and an Autobot tramp stamp on his but flap. LOL Better feet is not enough to sell me on it. I will be keeping my Sunsurge. Great review as usual Bobby.
Jason S LOL it does have an Autobot tramp stamp.!.!
lol at the tramp stamp
Having a tramp stamp makes it even more Sunstreaker.
Yes it does.
dig the new intro!
thanks
People complain about the backpack, but I just look at it as a rocket pack, just like I did with Sunsurge when you put the missiles on his rocket(back)pack. I don’t always agree with your opinion,but like you say opinions vary. I love your vids and reviews.
I kept waiting for you to quote Grimlock's, "better, but not more better enough" =)
lol
I just picked him up and my biggest criticism are faux panels and faux windows, but I think this is a good representation of Sunstreaker and looks great next to TT Sideswipe. The Lam'Bro'ghinis
Great review. Me personally, I agree with you on the argument of swapping them out. I have Sunsurge & I like him & plan on keeping him as my Sunstreaker. There's just too many new 3rd party bots coming out that I'd rather spend my money on. Plus the transformation on Sunstreaker appears to be more of a cluster than Sunsurge.
exactly
The John Garringer shout out! He's a good guy, everyone should check him out!
great guy
The toon tickles got me. Sunsurge will be my car mode; I refuse to give up on him fully.
nothing wrong with that
Great review as always. That butt flap/hood used to bother me as well because it always got caught in the spoilers. But you can actually tab that into his butt (it will click in tightly) and it will give you more clearance for waist swivel without the need to use the ab crunch. It is still unsightly though, and that upside-down autobot symbol reminds me of Starscream's upside down decepticon symbol.
right
Are you still rocking the BADcube a year later?
Damn, I disagree with ya on this one, Bud. It seems like a lot of heart, attention to detail, and engineering went into this one. This is also coming from a guy who didn't invest in Sunsurge. This thing feels like it had some talent behind it, unlike some other figures
but wait... i do too, so where do we disagree?
Bobby Skullface L I rewatched the video, and you did recommend it... But you it came across like you didn't like it much more than the figure you toss around like a bean bag lol great review, its all good in the hood
I’m glad I waited but remember, “if you like it, you win!”
always
Nice review man
many thanks
Great review Skull Brother!!! I do like the figure. I think the neatest engineering trick is the way both he and side swipe look identical in car mode but transform into very different looking robots... Heres my dilemma. I don't own any MP Sun Streaker. I really like Bad Cube although I think the Takara is better but I can get the other for less then half the price. What to do oh what to do...
its a great piece, just going to come down to personal preference as to the swap and what its worth to you
Onions have no place in anything, lol. Great review! This figure is fun to mess around with, which makes me glad that I didn't get Sunsurge. No hate for Sunsurge, just wasn't for me.
dude im right there with you on the onions... get em outta here
It would be intriguing to see the negotiations between takara and these companies for licensing.
It would also be funny to see 3rd party board meetings bring it up and laugh it off.
I already miss the old intro Get in here Raaaaa
cant please em all
Not without buying me dinner first
Great review I just got used to your last intro it would pump me up for the day
You make this transformation look doable hahaha
lol it is
Things I like:
The way the feet narrow down in transformation;
The new hands (I don't like the amount of tension that is exerted on the fixed thumbs of other MPs when you put the gun in);
The TR Topspin inspired arm transformation;
The inclusion of a scale accurate second alt. mode (I don't need it, but was super-impressed that they did it).
Things I don't mind:
The butt flap and the backpack (much more compact than the promo images made them seem)
Things I don't know how I feel about:
The faux chest (normally, I really dislike these. But is this one really faux? Certainly not completely...)
Things I don't like:
The price (more than double typical MP prices in the UK - although Sideswipe was more expensive than others, he wasn't this much more so the price isn't fully explained by the license);
The upper body looks a bit messy;
There is a general trend towards over-complication and ugly transformation seams in alt. mode to go, for me, too far on toon accuracy in bot mode.
I do think it's a big improvement over Sunsurge. Sculpt-wise, my Spinout is more what I want for this character (shame about the quality). Overall, not willing to pay the price for this and, honestly, starting to question my decisions to wait for official MPs of characters like Trailbreaker and Hound...
yea I definitely cant see myself switching out my hound
I can't recall having ever had such a hard time making a collecting decision. I'm sitting here staring at the side-by-side shot of Sunsurge and MP-39 at the end. (Thanks for the comparison discussion.) I'm currently leaning a bit toward replacing my Sunsurge, since MP-39 just looks so much better, especially the legs and feet. Sunsurge might arguably match the aesthetic of the original MP-12 a bit better, though. (If I do upgrade, my MP-39 better hold his gun. Figures having trouble holding their weapons is a definite pet peeve of mine.)
it certainly is the toughest call ive had to make
I was lucky to sell Surge for $85 after this was announced, and scored him for around that amount from Anime Export shipped. I paid $90 for Sunsurge, so I figure I'm out 5 bucks. It's an interesting discussion though, which characters in one's collection you just don't care enough about to have the best version possible--"okay" is good enough. I just couldn't hang with the BC feet---seems like a silly thing to stick on, but man every time I saw it on the shelf it was all I could see. Saw the Takara feet and I pre-ordered so fast I think I made a wormhole. Thanks for the review!
thanks for watching
Clouds come floating into my life, no longer to carry rain or usher storm, but to add color to my sunset sky.
lol
i love this sculpt immensely, and i think cordon is the far superior version of it. cordon is at the tippy top of my collection, out of anything it's my favorite collectible that i own
Yep Takara slept on Sunstreaker and Badcube got my Benjamins. I’ll get it because of who it is. Eventually. Need the ironfactory ones first.
gotcha
Hello, I just want to point out, the backpack is a Jetpack, the butt-flap is a "Aileron/elevator-Flap",.... and at the TOP of the back pack [front of the backpack if Sunstreaker is in superman flying style...] there are the IN-TAKES....and at the BOTTOm of the backpack there are two inverted cones with turbines-like exhausts holes, [Actually the entire backpack is shaped like a turbine,] also the car engine cooling grids are now strategically positioned in the same way for the turbine. ...that remind me the episode in which PRIME ask SIDESWIPE to give him his jet pack, not to Sunstreaker of course, cause he cannot detach it from his back because is part of his transformation, and Prime Might know that....lol please also keep in mind that now the backpack in co-opp with the jet- propulsion devises on the shoulders [ again when he is flying with the arms forward] makes a lot more sense, after all his cybertron original mode could have been a BLUR kind of car, who also has the same similarities in the shoulders and transformation.-----------retired engineer.
word
I think he’s amazing. Still waiting on mine to ship from Japan.
emjoy!
Things to like: he certainly captures that mature look you we're talking about a lot better than most of the recent official MPs, thanks to lots of pleasing details and the extra care they put into a realistic alt mode. That's probably the advantage of having to deal with an actual car manufacturer. Great face sculpt, but i wish they had included a toy head (not really digging his simplified "horns"). Things I don't like: he looks extremely busy in the shoulder area, almost to MP Megatron's level, and people who were complaining about FT Koot's backpack should really be screaming bloody murder about this one. However, all said and done, it's the MP which brought me back into the official line all the way since Hot Rod.
good point about the back pack on koot, that was the exact example I was looking for but couldn't remember
I like it a lot...
Where did the Tiger Tracks joke come from?
Man am I glad I ordered this. It takes a huge stinky dump all over that other hot mess you had there. I must agree, it's pricey, but it looks awesome. The butt flap is a little unsightly, but not noticeable from the front, so a non issue with me. Thanks for the review
the backpack as well, and enjoy!
Great Review Bobby. I agree 70-90 is a great range not 120.
definitely!
I am right there with you. Better than badcube but how much better? The bells and whistles on car mode aren’t for me and I am fine with sunsurge. I wish we were as critical on Takara as we are on 3rd party. Great review as always
that's where im at as well
Damn I briefly forgot who you were reviewing that when you first had sunstreaker there I was thinking to myself "why does he have tiger tracks out first?" lol.
lol
is this the same sunstreek that you be comparing with? lol i love that figure!!!
It looks more like the cartoon, and for that reason, I'm in.
GOOD HONEST REVIEW, Glad to hear I shouldnt flush the badcube down the toilet.
many thanks
Cool new song
many thanks
Like the new music
many thanks
I really, really like him... but why is he $120 retail?! I didn't pay much more than that for my MP-10 back in the day. Are we going to see a cheaper Hasbro version soon?
I wouldn't bet on it
Nice review.
I will keep my Sunstreaker. I can manipulate his feet that they don't look that separated outwards to his legs and I can manipulate his shoulders that the arms are leaning more towards his torso.
The MP versions face is a better representation of the cartoon, but it looks kinda disturbing to me and lacks character. That's what Badcube does the best to me: to give their bots character just by the sculpt and expression of the faces. That's why I chose badcube's version of Trailbreaker all over the others.
nothing wrong with liking what you like buddy
Good... It's good.
LOL honestly its very good ;)
Why do we never get a robot mode comparison with Tigertracks?
because I don't waste my time with him lol
Seriously, what's your beef with this figure?
Great reviews Bobby... I'm keeping my badcube Sunsurge... I'm pass on this one ...Tarka did a good job on their Sunstreaker....
they definitely did, and i dont blame you
When i bought Sunsurge, he was actually more expensive than MP-39 is now.
I still bought MP-39 even tho I'm happy with Sunsurge (I liked the mold enough to buy the red one, sentinel blaze) since I don't go for the "The one and only true Representation" collection...
I have so many Optimus Prime variants that they almost form an army (Meggy's worst nightmare), so I can't justify not getting MP-39 just because I already have Sunsurge ;)
and theres nothing wrong with that :)
Hopefully we get an Alpha Bravo repaint out of this or Megatron to light our darkest hour
lol
"while I think this is better, I just don't think its good enough to lose the money I spent on this and then spend the money to get this."
This is why I will be keeping my Sunsurge as well, and why I haven't "upgraded" a couple of other bots as well.
Also, I had to skip back about 5 times to get that quote hahaha
hahahah exactly
Sweet
!
Great and fair review. For the life of me I could not get that butt flap to snap in. Phenomenal figure though. A new Standard.
im not sure I agree with the last 2 sentences, but thank you to the first! :)
I wonder if the Super car mode to regular car mode gimmick is the reason for his backpack in bot mode. They gave the wrong brother a back/jet pack lol
you know i couldnt help but wonder the same thing. i wish it were a parts forming piece
Seeing this guy next to Sideswipe kills it for me - they look like they're from different lines. Always the big risk with taking years to release figures. The MP line really needed to get the figures out Binaltech fast.
I passed on Sunsurge but he fits in looks wise so much better with the rest of the Autobot MP bots - now that he's going cheap on the aftermarket I may pick him up.
i can understand that
I can agree
I got this guy and hes amazing, I love it but the price was absurd! I used some of those tricks of the trade you mentioned and got hit for about $85, I'd never get this guy at full American retail.The direction they are taking official MP really bums me out, with soaring prices and minimal detailing but, hey, at least they only release like 2 or 3 a year....... Thank Primus for 3P!
yea that's a great price for it
Broooooooooo the track is fire
many thanks
I sold mine early enough to not lose any money. Sunsurge is a great figure though. I just wanted the Takara version.
nothing wrong with that!
I like the figure, but that heavy toon looking face bothers me, it doesn't go with MP Sidewipe at all IMO. I wish they had added a couple more silver toy-accurate faces to better match with sideswipe.
I hear you it'd be nice to have the option
I did enjoy the review btw. fantastic as always!
I am thinking of selling the badcube one. it is to bad i didn't sell him when he was $300 on ebay right after omnigomix released their POS.
yea I saw one go today for 40 shipped lol
Looks like he's ready for survival training with FT Kupp. I still prefer BC headsculpt, but this figure looks like a huge step up for Takara especially in articulation. Better than the krank I'm used to lol, now go put an autobot logo on Sunsurge for God's sake!
lol I do need to do that
The bobble head 😂😂😂
lol
awesome review bobby! if u had to pick between him and lambor +, who would u go for?
sunstreaker
Review was ok..i feel like you didn't give enough on articulation, mp39 kills any bot on his balance and artiulation, if you move the wing in an angle you can get better waist movement, my only gripe with mp39 is the lack of rubber tires..
I covered every single point of articulation and said in my final thoughts youll be able to get him in ANY pose your heart desires. your comment is ok... LOL
Bobby Skullface L i guess i expected more pics in poses like you do with less articulated bots...
In my opinion the Takara Suntreaker demolishes the Bad Cube one both objectively and subjectively. Objectively it's better engineered (transformation and articulation wise) both modes are closer to the original cartoon design, it has better gimmicks, sculpt, proportions, paint and accessories. Subjectively, when you have them standing next to each other the Takara one looks better and it does so in both modes. The Bad Cube isn't bad but the Takara is in different league. I'm not saying that ppl should trade one for the other but when it's time to choose, if they don't have either one, they should go for the Takara MP-39 Sunstreaker, it's well worth the extra 20USD. Thanks for the review Mr. Skullface.