Posted: 02 June 2008 at 6:04pm | IP Logged

Hi Chaps,

I'm expanding my collection left, right and centre and would like to get a cartoon accurate Starscream.  I see that there are two versions, one done by Hasbro and the other done by TakaraTomy.

The question is, are there any differences between the two figures?  I can't make out any changes so thought to put it to you lot.

Cheers,

Posted: 02 June 2008 at 8:04pm | IP Logged

Don't think there's any real changes, though the Hasbro one has slightly thickened pointy bits on the tail fins.

Posted: 02 June 2008 at 10:28pm | IP Logged

Hi Chaps,

Thanks for letting me know - so the TakaraTomy version is cleaner and has the Decepticon logo on the nose cone?

I think I'm sold on the TakaraTomy version - I don't like the random spray painted effect too much.

What's a good price - £55?

Posted: 03 June 2008 at 7:18am | IP Logged

I rather like the weathering on Hasbro Screamer, it adds a bit of realism and is more subtle than the black splotches on Hasbro MP Prime.

And I've got two, both to display in jet and bot mode at once and to avoid the wing cracking problems. I just need a second Skywarp....

Posted: 03 June 2008 at 6:41pm | IP Logged

MP Skywarp is on my list too - he's the best looking of the jets.

I need a bigger bank balance

Posted: 07 June 2008 at 2:39pm | IP Logged

gniwmadnug wrote: I don't have any but I did hear that the Hasbro has the battle damage or burn marks What is a decent price for it now? Around 50 odd pounds?

not at frobidden planet all the MP's are £100

even the prime 20th anniversy one which is £50 in entertainer-20 mins away!!!

Posted: 07 June 2008 at 3:08pm | IP Logged

Went in the other day, and all the £100 MP Screamers had gone! Guess someone wanted them even at a 400% markup!

Posted: 07 June 2008 at 3:16pm | IP Logged

Ive got the following MP

Optimus Prime ( 20th anniversy one )

Starscream  ( Hasbro version ) with burn marks

I really would like to purchase the following

Skywarp MP

Ultra Magnus MP

and maybe another Optimus Prime with trailer

And a Megatron MP ( but not sure if I could purchase it the UK or get it shipped in ? does anyone know if I can ?

Given all them that I would like to purchase, How much do you think im looking at in English pounds incliding shipping

£300 or £400 in total ? what do you guys think

Posted: 07 June 2008 at 5:32pm | IP Logged

I'd say you're looking at almost £400.

You can get Skywarp off ebay for about £60 shipped from Hong Kong sellers like toyspark, and Megs is probably a bit over £60 from tfzone.co.uk with postage.

With Magnus and MP04 Prime though (assuming you want the official trailer), you're getting into the big leagues. Magnus will probably cost you about £100 (if you can find him), and MP04 at least that much, likely more. For MP04, you may want to look at BBTS (think they managed to get some in recently) or try to make friends with an Australian (apparently some are available in the Aussie TRUs).

defiantsx wrote: I really would like to purchase the following Skywarp MP Ultra Magnus MP and maybe another Optimus Prime with trailer And a Megatron MP ( but not sure if I could purchase it the UK or get it shipped in ? does anyone know if I can ? Given all them that I would like to purchase, How much do you think im looking at in English pounds incliding shipping £300 or £400 in total ? what do you guys think

Posted: 08 June 2008 at 7:48am | IP Logged

I really want MP-02 Magnus but I've yet to find one at a decent price.  So far I've seen them on Ebay for £150-£170.  Someone also wanted a loose one for £110!

MP-04 looks like a pig to find at a decent price too and weight will be an issue for P&P.

Posted: 08 June 2008 at 6:11pm | IP Logged

sorry if this sounds thick but what is BBTS ?

is that some sort of shop online ?

sorry I am new to buying online

im just trying to buy a few transformers from my past when i was a little kid