Transformers Masterpiece MP-52 STARSCREAM Ver. 2.0 Review

[@tonyy.8852]

When Takara Tomy got serious, they do a really amazing job

[@randomuser-mv7bb]

Wish they could be like this most of the time, but sadly the reality say no

[@Kelanich]

@@randomuser-mv7bb why work any harder if fans will gobble up anything.

[@bbnnationoriginal2722]

For takara, it’s usually either sturdiness, engineering, or items. It’s usually only 1

[@cjkoh8227]

True

[@ShartimusPrime]

Lol! "Megatron pleasure face" Great vid, can't wait to get mine, looks so badass!

[@lowellmartens6135]

Look forward to your review Shart.

[@Powerless001]

Honestly this looks like a return to form for masterpiece. I had given up on masterpiece, because what you were getting wasn't worth the price. I might pick this guy up, depending.

[@karamokolopez4464]

It’s is, it definitely is a return to form, moreover it’s an example of Takara making what should be the definitive version of a G1 toon figure. Honestly, I can’t imagine a better figure unless it was made of almost fully die cast. I’m looking very much forward to a complete definitive seeker set.

[@Scrotus_the_odd]

"Perhaps he's taking down brawn and prowl." You didn't need to say that, now I hurt

[@SunnieJim007]

Shockwave with 2 eyes makes me hurt

[@paperlabarts6042]

Rip prowl -_-

[@SawyerTime]

You can see that the floppy hinge at 19:20 was tight until you folded the wing at 8:51. Looks like you folded the wing before you folded the tip all the way flush, pushing it to the side, putting stress on the pin, thus rendering it floppy.

[@mangacomics1601]

Ouch, I guess this is like hound.

[@leftylion816]

Good looking out!

[@TheSwasheBuckler]

You can see how when the wing is folded, the tip bends pretty harshly against the plastic and made it super loose.

[@Freak80MC]

I cringed so hard seeing that and seeing him continue talking oblivious to it being stressed on

[@SawyerTime]

@@Freak80MC same! I literally cringed as it was forced haha

[@ruiner3630]

Everytime I think Masterpiece is downgrading they come back with a surprise

[@bahrahfahofficial1158]

I agree but Takara needs to smarten up and stop giving us these 2.0 variants because these things cost a lot of money and when they're making multiples of what are supposed to be our definitive Transformers G1 cast, it's kind of shitty.

[@JoeSmithGOAT]

@@bahrahfahofficial1158 that would be applicable if the previous version was 'good enough' Mp11 was NOT

[@Megs_the_gamer]

⁠@@bahrahfahofficial1158 I agree I want jazz but also I do understand that Jazz was based on a Porsche so yeah we’re not gonna get one any time soon if they go for an official Porsche license

[@Quantum_Magnus]

This guy really does look incredible. After watching the transformation, even more so.

[@JustADioWhosAHeroForFun]

If I was Takara Tomy, I'd sacrifice the stand for Starscream's crown and cape from the movie

[@Cheese_Man1]

Too bad you can only get those by buying all three seekers

[@The_Wosh]

I'd sacrifice all the unnecessary paint

[@damn1580]

*This is bad comedy*

[@manthisjarisbroke9273]

He has a drill and a cosmic rust hand but not a crown, pauldrons and cape?? WHY

[@IzzyMarrie]

@@pugmasterben I'd love to know this as well

[@scottdickson6299]

Plot twist: he's speaking in starscream's voice.

[@aegis20xx7]

This looks like a very solid figure compared to some of the previous MPs. Nice work on the engineering. I wonder if a third party company will make a coronation set for this figure.

[@maskai3408]

I mean, a coronation set is coming out

[@aegis20xx7]

@@maskai3408 I see, thanks for the clarification.

[@joshuahale911]

Can’t wait for JobbytheHong’s review

[@LateBlossoming]

Same lol “NO WAIST SWIVEL”

[@Bass-ef3dr]

@@LateBlossoming but hey we got an abb joint

[@justsomegilgameshsimp.6519]

Same bro

[@justsomegilgameshsimp.6519]

@@LateBlossoming no waist swivel. 0/10.!! Worst toy ever !!!!

[@rakadean39]

@@LateBlossoming seriously?? , then why they add the fake cest ?? I thought that was for articulation ??

[@hanswang7732]

this is the best representation of g1 starscream

[@matthewschroeder2634]

Howling meteor begs to differ.. look it up

[@dukedoke8257]

@@matthewschroeder2634 lol that pin head hollow wing thing???

[@Cheese_Man1]

Literally any statue would beg to differ

[@edwinyi7064]

@@matthewschroeder2634 Dude Takara version looks way better than maketoys. Maketoys isnt even accurate too. It looked good for its time but its been dethroned hard.

[@alphatrion100]

@@Cheese_Man1 statues arent transformers

[@deadaquarius488]

A masterpiece Starscream that isn't a "bad comedy"lol.

[@pramusetyakanca1552]

Lemme guess, you watched JobbyTheHong’s MP Starscream review?

[@deadaquarius488]

@@pramusetyakanca1552 Of course😁,but to be honest he will be mad once again,NO WAIST SWIVEL,even damn Bumblebee has it

[@Sbungo61]

@@deadaquarius488 well, realistically speaking Starscream can't have a waist swivel. His design just doesn't allow it, and all those figures that tried to put a swivel there ended up with a tiny piece of the cockpit (obviously a faux part) separeted from the rest of the cockpit, and it's very noticeable. The lack of a waist swivel is completely fine for a design like this.

[@deadaquarius488]

@@Sbungo61 Yeah,i'm totally ok with that,cuz that guy is solid as rock and he has all kinds of articulation.But tbh i'm looking forward to see that Deformation Space one,cuz it looks like they sonehow made it possible.But without a doubt mp52 Starscream best Starscream of all time

[@Sbungo61]

@@deadaquarius488 oh sure, that's undeniable. Although i'm also curious about Deformation Space.

[@_V.Va_]

Damn, this is really telling of how much Takara prioritizes Beast Wars and G1 over the movie figures. It's especially apparent with the BB MPMs. Both Bee and Prime not quite hitting the mark when it comes to accuracy to the film, but pretty good toys. Though I'm not quite sure you'd want to play so much with something that's $100+. ANYWAY, this Starscream is GODLY. Edit: I commented too early and heard you make the same points. Lmao

[@twistedgaming9185]

It is a display piece. That's why he comes with stuff to recreate scenes from the cartoon.

[@Logan_whitty]

This is cool Way out of my price range But still cool Great vid as well from a fellow brit 👍🇬🇧

[@PrimeVsPrime]

Ah thanks so much!

[@MotiviqueStudio]

Just having seekers with posable legs blows my damned mind. Probably the best looking jet mode I've seen for him.

[@rice7179]

A masterpiece figure that actually deserves the title though what a beast of a price

[@sandwichboi0342]

Now this is a figure that deserves the title "masterpiece"! 9.5/10

[@caydenrgarrett]

10/10

[@sandwichboi0342]

@@caydenrgarrett well no waist swivel, so that's why it wasn't quite a 10.

[@caydenrgarrett]

@@sandwichboi0342 😑

[@lordbrickmasterproductions3531]

“Oh how it pains me to do this!”

[@sallltynacl]

“Wait, I still function!”

[@lordbrickmasterproductions3531]

@@sallltynacl “wanna bet?!”

[@sallltynacl]

*Explosion*

[@lordbrickmasterproductions3531]

@@sallltynacl “STARSCREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEAM!!!!”

[@elevation9123]

Megatron is that you?

[@lekanraposte6732]

This thing is absolutely fantastic and it's what MP-11 should have been from the very start. Too bad about the weak knees and the useless stand for the bot. But that's ain't a deal-breaker.

[@PrimeVsPrime]

Agreed! :)

[@karamokolopez4464]

I’ve seen at least 5 reviews of this guy, good reviews, but yours made me look forward to transforming it. Good job.

[@PrimeVsPrime]

Ah thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed :)

[@gojirazillasaurus6341]

Dang it’s so smooth In robot mode I thought you replaced it with a r.e.d figure! Lol!

[@alexcinx]

Best Starscream from Takara by far

[@justsomegilgameshsimp.6519]

No waist swivel tho

[@alexcinx]

@@justsomegilgameshsimp.6519 yeah, that’s the only major flaw

[@katiepersons6575]

He's so lovingly made. I just wish they had done the same for MPM-12 BMB Prime. =(

[@soundshock9357]

That isn’t takara strong suit

[@msravenmystique]

I have the Thundercracker on pre-order. Contemplating Skywarp depending on how TC feels in hand. My favourite characters and the only way I can justify that price point. The first mold is impossible to find at retail these days with KOs flooding the market. After seeing this I'm glad I never purchased those ones. I have the old MP Dirge, Ramjet and Thrust and they are super clunky, loose and fragile. I won't even transform them. This new Takara mold looks to be well done in comparison to older ones. The smoothness and G1 animation accuracy is on point.

[@sheravmaharaj317]

DAMN WHAT AN IMPROVEMENT! This makes the previous MP Starscream look like a prototype lmao

[@GamingGardevoir]

I don’t know if it’s the paint or the lighting, but every so often when you aren’t actively touching it I mistake the figure for a cgi model

[@PrimeVsPrime]

Haha ikr!! It’s because it’s so good!

[@somerandomboiyt1587]

Now this is what you call a masterpiece.

[@jaykerp2878]

This is definitley a Stunning Piece! Definitley Getting him^^ Nice Review!^^

[@PrimeVsPrime]

Thanks so much :)

[@Vakama95096]

The Autobots would have lost eons ago if I’ve been calling the shots! -Starscream

[@Jayce_Alexander]

I got this on Monday and I'm super impressed with this mold. I already had MP-11 and I never really liked it. Probably just gonna sell it now. Hope a third party releases the coronation accessories for this one.

[@Cheese_Man1]

Takara already did

[@MedievalFolkDance]

Now, that really IS a masterpiece!

[@saladv3028]

Takara obviously got a hard on for Decepticons, since almost all good masterpiece figures are decepticons. Autobots just get shafted like Bumblebee and Arcee

[@PrimeVsPrime]

Hahaha loooool!

[@topbackpodcast2615]

Personally I really like what they did with MP-39 Sunstreaker. My copy of MP Hound hasn’t broke in places like others have so I love him too lol

[@TheGrayMysterious]

I remember when there was only like, 5 or 6 Decepticons in the line among dozens of Autobots. Maybe Takara got as sick of designing them as I got of buying them

[@TheRealDustinNunn]

Incorrect. This is Masterpiece G1 Starscream 3.0. The box lies. MP-3 Masterpiece G1 Starscream is version 1, MP-11 Masterpiece G1 Starscream is version 2 and MP-52 Masterpiece G1 Starscream is version 3.

[@Glamador]

I think they're trying to say that MP-11 was more of a "1.5". As I recall, he reused a lot of the original engineering. I only have MP-3, so I can't compare.

[@Korvisio]

hahaha they heard people criticising the older Starscreams for not being able to look up so they gave his neck such a ridiculous hinge this time around it's comical bravo to the engineers

[@keammthedemon6277]

This starscream is very satisfying. This is probably the best masterpiece ive seen to date in my opinion. i love this starscream. just might pick him up.

[@PrimeVsPrime]

I agree! It looks amazing!

[@sebgaming4667]

22:22 "megatron pleasuring face" Why did that get me???? LOL

[@_alaosiopao_]

At least this actually looks like a masterpiece

[@LastBastian]

Great looking bot mode, if a bit small. I'm just sad that we no longer seem to get Hasbro versions of MPs anymore. There's just no way I can justify the price on these Takara figs.

[@jmurray1110]

That is especially annoying when there’s a voice gimmick Peter barely gets called on let alone frank or David

[@tygrtrax9273]

Great review thanks! Can't wait for this guy to come in.

[@fredxu99]

I have Starscream, Thundercracker, Acid Rain, and Sunstorm already in the old mold, but not Skywarp. I might get a Skywarp version of this mold just so I can finish the classic trio of seekers without doubling up too much in the collection.

[@pmak3128]

Great review on a nearly flawless MP figure!!

[@PrimeVsPrime]

Thank you! :)

[@Dairobo10]

22:23 pogscream a pog that let to a ultimate demise of Ironhide, Ratchet, Prowl, Brawn, Wheeljack, Windcharger

[@rinzler9171]

I will admit, the translucent cockpit having an almost solid gold look at some angles is very impressive. Reminds me of the F-22 Raptor.

[@thefandomchannel7900]

Yes the best kind to add into my Starscream collection.

[@leftylion816]

I just got this too but I haven't gotten around to playing with it in depth yet aside from inspecting it out of the packaging. I wish that it could have retained the coronation crown tampo print that the MP-3 Takara US Edition had on the cockpit but I understand that this one is more toon accurate.

[@longgowz]

I am a huge fan of this. I've always been a huge Starscream fan. When the MP-11 came out, I was not a huge fan of it. I know back in the days the Masterpiece figures are not very cartoon accurate but still, I like my figures to be accurate as what it supposes to be as possible. But it is still a good figure for it's time. Then the MakeToys Starscream came out. I was really happy. It was extremely accurate. I love it. But still not perfect. Especially the nose cone on the back. And now that we have this, my dream came true. Yes it's not perfect (like the MakeToys) but it's definetley 99% accurate. And I'm very happy with that. But that's just my opinion.;) God that took a while..

[@markellzey1531]

I am digging the way they hide the tail fins. That's genius.

[@sloanenehring2757]

Im super impressed with this :,) might have to grab thundercracker

[@jeffleake1960]

After all these years I've just found out yesterday that the MP 11 mould has heels I can't believe I never realised. I'm going to check MP3 to see if that does too

[@Cholo_Terocal]

Thank you so much sir ,your instructions are very precise and clear....you make my weekend fun.

[@Toon_Lucario]

I may get this when it’s retooled into Thundercracker

[@Tsujanryo]

Thanks for the video & the very high quality. At 10:01 one can get a close look at the symbol upon the wing & note that it's paint rather than a decal & also that it's upside down. Thought I could remove it and replace it with a toyhax decal after purchase. But...no.

[@CarnageCreations]

The small hinged part that is loose on his back is because you caught it while transforming and damaged where it is pinned. 8:54

[@PrimeVsPrime]

Ohhh nooo! 😰😰

[@MRTENEST]

What is the TF fans wish list for the next masterpiece. Mine is mp Galvertron Soundwave v2 Hotrod v2 Would be interesting to know

[@PrimeVsPrime]

Ooo Galvatron would be very cool to see

[@Elm-mcaine]

Can't wait to get this for my birthday 🎂

[@mrsejd3446]

It's a bit of a shame that he doesn't have a waist swivel but it's still an enormous step up from the previous Masterpiece Starscream.

[@myriadmediamusings]

MPs, good and high quality they may be, are one line I won’t cross again because of the massive price. Especially when there’s the likes of WFC around as affordable good reps of G1 & BW. In fact there’s only one MP I got ever, mostly because it’s a personal favorite character and one that yes yet to have a modern, affordable toy: Star Saber.

[@3000bigrandy]

I’m getting the deformation space

[@thelatman9397]

Awesome review man, though I felt your pain when you bent that 'floppy piece' at 08:51 (I'd say don't feel too bad it happens to everyone at some point, but I would be gutted if it was me!)! Have you managed to fix it? Btw, whereabouts are you based? England?

[@thiscontent9621]

Someone might’ve already pointed this out, but the nose contains the radar array that comes standard in real life f-15 fighter jets.

[@operationsquirtle]

maybe with the drill piece you can recreate the scene from bumblebee where he gets his voicebox destroyed

[@PrimeVsPrime]

Perhaps so!

[@celestialalkaid5721]

Regarding the size, if looking at the sunbow size chart (which is not accurate but whatever) this size is perfect. But obviously many people remembered starscream a bigger character next to Megatron, soundwave, etc. and I get that

[@taqyaskary4491]

now that's what you call masterpiece.

[@FrisktheFurret]

YOU CALL THIS A MASTERPIECE! THIS IS actually pretty accurate.

[@guevaracaleb]

Pretty good alternative for those who couldn't get Maketoys Howling Meteor, I think some of the sculpt work on this it better, mainly with the head and shoulder intakes, but the transformation is way more intuitive on MT meteor, amd he has a waist swivel without sacrificing the abb crunch.

[@MADIN76]

Great review as always! What do you use for lighting?

[@gg_mydog968]

First of THAT BACK IS CLEAN Second Is the Starscream Head from MP-44 Optimus Prime Compatible with this figure ?

[@lucaseichler3140]

Jobby's gonna have a field day with this one...

[@odyseasthalassinos3427]

So the massive robot that turns into a jet, instead of using its massive metal hands, it uses a metal claw?

[@PrimeVsPrime]

Haha literally loool

[@davelovelock4007]

AGreed, its a cool figure, but I jumped the MP ship when they went full animation. I prefer the toy looks.

[@MrBrandonStar]

Now that’s starscream

[@nu3566]

12:12 wait that's perfect, stop the transformation

[@teab0244]

Prime VS Prime’s favorite words “snap” and “shoot” Seriously though, he says those a lot during transformations 😂

[@nprimeditz7691]

Hey PVP, what's your favourite optimus pime design? Mine is the Movies 1-3 design.

[@PrimeVsPrime]

Yes mine too!

[@_AlexB_]

The megatron pleasuring face! HAHAHA baw u crazy😂😂😂😂

[@CyberKnightMiky]

Nice review, although this MP Starscream is the third version, ås far as I know

[@uainjansun]

Yes it is

[@tonyy.8852]

Mp 11 is just a small update to the original one tho

[@CyberKnightMiky]

@@tonyy.8852 even still, mp 3 was the first Starscream who went for full on realism, mp 11 was second while sure was an update is still different with half realistic and half G1 accurate, and now mp 52 which is this true Masterpiece G1 Starscream

[@aggytheslob7778]

I’ve been waiting for this 😈

[@The_Wosh]

Reminds me of megatron 2.0, looks really accurate if you are far away and squint, but it you get close enough you see more panel lines than actual detail

[@metakirito6354]

I kno its a mainly for display, but do u think it's a durable and solid figure to play with? Or display only

[@hughhoney2345]

It’s sad that we need an ass ton of Third party attempts for Takara to give us great figures like this.

[@LightningZetton]

Take notes Studio series 86. This is how you make a g1 character this is not siege or earthrise or kingdom

[@auberginemanproductions1608]

SS86 is still really good G1 figures at an affordable price tho. Besides, I like that they fit in with Earthrise, so I can display them all togeger

[@GinoGabriel-t5c]

This is the best figure of Starscream ever.

[@piplup2009]

Definitely getting the improved KO version of this

[@kendragonrider7432]

I'll start of by saying a love Starscream so this was going to be hard to truly impress me because I would expect the best for one of my favorite characters. When i first saw the official images of this I honestly hated it. I thought it was ugly had a massive backpack and had so much jet kibble it would compare to g1 silverbolt. But seeing it in video make it look extremely good my only minor gripes are the jet mode is more kibbly then mp-11 but not enough to ruin it and then wings due to transformation look a bit think/kibbly, but saying that the look of the rest of the jet and robot they make up for it and make it from what I see one of the best mp figures to date TLDR:Official images had the worst angles and made me hate a figure that now I've seen it in video I love it.

[@Wumpkln]

cool review, but where is his trailer, parts forming reference, mini action figure-

[@samurexatlas7373]

You call this a Masterpiece? Yeah, that's about right.

[@Stringer7390]

Reference from Hobby’s howling meteor review? Also, starscream coronation music plays.

[@esthermontalvo3467]

Collectors about the price: Your either lying or your stupid Takara: I am stupid I am stupid

[@asaphmartinez4225]

Should have mine in hand 2day or 2morrow he looks freakin AWESOME yeah the price is a little high but whatever so is Fanstoys, he's not in-stock yet @showZstore, still up 4 p.o. nice 📹👍🙏

[@Goose_that_goes_honk]

I really wish the peg on the Megatron accessory was black instead of gray so it didn’t stand out as much

[@hang10wannabe]

Mine also had a really lose flippy piece like yours did and it eventually came detached with no easy way to put it back on to have it stay so I just removed it. Kind of weird how "flimsy" that little connector is for those. Great figure and now I just have to hope for a re-issue of Megatron...

[@philsavage7153]

Truly a masterpiece

[@yiannimarinos5143]

Prime vs prime can you do a thought's and analysis on the new upcoming mp 52+ figures

[@logiprime]

I do not know if it’s just me but primevsprime sounded a bit off to me in this video. I hope your doing alright man, if your sick hope you get better, if you’ve got family/personal issues, you can get through it, and if it’s just me, we’ll I don’t know then lol, have a great day to whoever reads this

[@rzqhipnox1667]

Did g1 starscream ever turned his waist in the g1 show

[@PrimeVsPrime]

That’s a very good point!

[@sampressley4567]

I've always valued an Ab crunch more than a waist swivel

[@SammyWammy3579]

I’m gonna wait for a Third Party version cus this is just OVERPRICED

[@blazingstorm9351]

Go by Howling Meteor but I must warn you about the back kibble.

[@SammyWammy3579]

@@blazingstorm9351 I might buy Zeta Toys Starscream tho

[@lordstarscream8774]

"Megatron Pleasuring face" I want you to Rust.

[@kermits42.]

Warning the little clip that holds the biceps together are very fragile. Mine lasted one transformation before breaking off.

[@UberNoodle]

Mine's been sitting in the box for a couple of months now and I finally had time to open it up, and I'm quite a bit disappointed actually. There are quite a few QC issues. Thankfully I haven't had any cracks in the plastic yet, but I do have ankles that are useless. They're so loose that the figure can't stand by itself and the stand absolutely pointless for robot mode.

[@gearcheck101]

That one piece you didnt quite lock in before folding the wing drives me nuts, lol.

[@fartfast4834]

Finally I was waiting for you to review this figure I know I’ll never be able to get it because I’m 13 And I’m broke as fuck But I’m glad you’re having fun with it

[@PrimeVsPrime]

Thanks for checking it out!