Friday, July 18, 2014

MP-18 Streak Bluestreak KO Masterpiece comparison and review

I received a package from TF-Direct.com the other day. It was none other than a long awaited  Masterpiece MP-18 Replica (KO). Here are a few comparison pictures in vehicle mode.

On the KO (LEFT), the window was very clouded compared to the Takara (RIGHT). In hand the difference is not as bad as this closeup. I will be trying to buff it out from underneath in case it is mold release.

Takara (LEFT), KO (RIGHT)

Takara (LEFT) KO (RIGHT)

Takara (LEFT) KO (RIGHT)

Takara (LEFT) KO (RIGHT) I noticed the Z emblem has en extra ring and the Autobot logo is better printed on the KO
The headsculpt is where you will find the biggest difference.
The KO (LEFT) has a softer sculpt in the helmet but has a more symmetrical face. The Takara has a sharper sculpt but something is up with the right side cheek. it sits higher and cuts through the edge of his mouth and not the other. Clearly though, the Takara seems better finished.

If you wanna see them together in robot mode, check out the video below. If you wanna buy cool stuff like this, check out www.tf-direct.com and use code RPA5 for $5 discount.

6 comments:

  1. How is the plastic quality on the Datsun KO's so far?

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    1. The plastic is every bit as good as the Takara, the paint apps arent better or worse than Takara either although the newest one, Smokescreen seems rushed and I will explain that in a future video but by no means bad quality

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  2. Wow I was wondering why you didn't review smokescreen yet. Are these kid made by the same people who made mp10 kind and if so why not upgrade these kos with ruber tires

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    1. Smokescreen hasnt arrived yet, still looking to see why, I have a buddys KO so I wiull review soon if I dont get mine. I think the MP-10 is not the same company because it feels different, but its still excellent. Smokescreen itself is cool but each new KO the boxes suffer in quality, getting easier to distinguish KO boxes. Rubber tires would be amazing on the smaller cars

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  3. i will buy it only if they made bluestreak.

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  4. How does the coloration between Smokescreen and the blue Blue streak compare by chance? I have never seen that comparison.

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