Skywarp
Transformers - Masterpiece (Takara) - Basic Series
Rated 4.50 stars by somebody1
Originally a Walmart exclusive it has begun to pop up all over the place, including online toy stores, as surpluses are bought up. Skywarp is basically a repaint of the MP Starscream (also a Walmart exclusive but much harder to get) with accessories missing. Where the MP starscream came with the mad scientist from an episode of the G1 cartoon he is missing in this. The figure is molded in black and purple plastic, not quite G1 accurate but looks very good, and has a very good detail paint job. The articulation is very good, still awkward to try and pose as is the norm with most mecha/robot figures. He features an alternate head that flips into place to replace the other, hidden missile pods that open on his chest, and and opening nosecone to show a realistic. The downsides to this figure...[See More]

Optimus Prime (20th Anniversary)
Transformers - Masterpiece (Takara) - Exclusives
Rated 5.00 stars by Collector1
I really don't know how to properly express how incredible this figure is. Partially made of die-cast metal and about a foot tall in Robot Mode, Masterpiece Optimus Prime is perhaps the greatest Optimus Prime toy ever made. In an attempt to make it as cartoon and comic accurate as possible, Takara and Hasbro have lived up to the lines title of "Masterpiece". The insane level of detail and articulation on Optimus Prime make it seem as if you just pulled it right out of the classics comic and cartoon series. The Autobrand is sculpted on his right shoulder and painted flawlessly red and white and the head is just spectacular in design. A small button on the back of the head allows you to make it seem as if the mouth plate is moving up and down like it did when he spoke in the show. The...[See More]