We never had TRU here back then so the first time I was in TRU was late 2006. On the first visit I bought the a G1 Tracks reissue and the 20th anniversary Optimus Prime.
I was a fan of Armada when it was transitioning over to Energon, and I saw the Alternators Smokescreen toy and just had to have it. I also got Sideswipe as well, and they were more fun than even the Armada guys.
He is such an impressive figure that I bought another one, he's amazing. G1 Smokescreen was the first ever Transformer I ever got back in the 1980s and as soon as I learned that he was getting a Masterpiece version it was a case of "TAKE MY BLOODY MONEY ALREADY!" He was and still is worth every penny spent twice over. Truly amazing and remarkable figure in every sense of the word.
So true on this is what Alternators wished they were. Excellent scale, G1 accurate enough to satisfy most folks, balanced transformation and solid construction. If I wasn't adverse to collecting figures these days I'd be all over them. Also, woo! Ziltoid! I suddenly feel the need to listen to some Devon now...
That is a very beautiful piece of work. That alt mode if you looked at it from afar you think it was a model car, but then you see that Autobot emblem, and go damn it's smokescreen.
Dude - what the hell? Who are you? The best damn review of MP-19 out there. Takara should be paying you for promoting their product. Tempted to get it now. 😅
The one I just got had the same roof not clipping on the back issue until I got the chest to connect to the torso. Which was a nail biting traumatizing event. I thought it was going to break with how much pressure it took to snap in and how loud that was too. But he no longer flops around and is still in one piece.
Awesome as always! I do have to contest your noblem though, you do have to pull on the roof a bit to make its teeth reach the mounts but it will go. Or at least mine does.
Maaaan these recent masterpieces have been knocking out of the park! They're just so clean and lovely, not to mention my lifelong bot crush Sideswipe got done right out of the gate.
Alternators Smokescreen is what got me back into collecting transformers and is one of my favourite transformers lines, soo many sweet car alt modes (also picked up quite a few of the alternity Japanese figures as well). Picked up mp bluestreak first but smokescreen was an impulse buy but once in hand I find that I like him more. The paint job is amazing. All the masterpiece figures having been knocking it out of the park. Waiting for Tracks, Road Rage and Ironhide. Keep up the awesome reviews!!!
i got generations smokescreen, and got a repro label set to make him look more g1 ish. Very nice! Also there's a guy in my hometown that has an 80s Z car that has about a million miles on it and blows smoke. NOBODY wants to try their luck at the light with him, though, not even those F&F rice cooker kids!
If they re-release him they should include multiple head options. The default toon one, a Prowl head for toy accuracy and a BT style head because that's probably what they were going for in the toon.
Exactly what we wanted sums up the whole MP line! It's not funky and fresh it's just slavish G1 juiced up with 99% of Takara's yearly budget. Top notch video, the word play is just sexy!
You take the reins on this one Smokescreen, but make sure your methods are orthodox. Don't worry Thew, this sounds routine. I'm sure nothing untoward will happen.
Awesome review Thew, i like this MP line figures. shamefully my only one i was able to get was the MP Grimlock for $30 at the time it was release in my local Toy's R Us. However i heard there gonna re-release MP10 Optimus Prime and im gonna try to get it as soon as its available (i lost the chance to get it). I know that you have the Black version, but are you also gonna get the MP-10 Optimus Prime regular version as well when its re-release?
Im tempted to start a TF collection, but the Kid in me knows it would have to be G1, therefore it would have to be the MP's. Did Jazz ever get a MP or is he still on the list? He was always mah boy.
+Sonikgav Start with some of the CHUG figures. They're not as expensive as the MPs and you're not likely to actually get a KO CHUG. I tend to stick with the Unicron Trilogy figures because they were what I grew up with.
I'm trying to decide between bayformers, animated, or G1. the first thing I saw was the 2007 film, then I watched animated for a season, then I alternated between the 3 as i went on. now the only thing left really is g1 and the movies. and animated was cooler than both. so i have no idea where to start a collection. anyone have suggestions?
Well, Bayformers has the whole studio figures line, so that might be a good place to start. After that, maybe try to get into the old reveal the shield/classics figures, since I know RtS has at least a few faces from Animated (I.e. Lugnut and Lockdown, both of whom Thew's done a review on). This'll probably help to ease you into G1 a bit, but start with stuff like Classics, RtS, and Generations. These will be a little easier on your wallet. After that, if you want, then maybe go for some MPs. Perhaps Prowl (I may have seen a KO somewhere for like $30) or Bumblebee, since these may be cheaper than someone like Megatron. Now, I'd love to recommend some sort of high quality Animated 3rd party figure or line there of, but the problem is that there's sadly no such thing. So if you want Animated, you'll have to go the OG line, which I would still recommend.
Finally! Another toy bro who likes plastic wheels over tyres. Yes rubber makes it more authentic, but then you look at some bad batches that ended up on things like MP-10. I'll take plastic all day, thank you.
The roof backpack does reach and tab securely, but by doing so you're basically stressing transparent plastic, like you mentioned it's not even an issue, I just leave mine alone.
Only if you haven't transformed him correctly. On his belly there's this black piece that needs to be pulled out (from the top) a few millimeters. That makes it (and the entire chest) tab in in the correct place -- you can see beneath the hood a small square cut out here where it will tab in -- resulting in a slightly different angle for the hood/chest. And then the roof reaches and tabs in without any issue.
MaxRawhide oh even with the chest tab, it snaps on securely. I meant that the way you are required to "pull and stick" the roof/windshield into the sockets, it's a bit tough, and it is transparent plastic.
Looks good but Silverstreak appeals more to me. Maybe a bootleg one which is what the things should cost? (About 40'bucks shipped/tax.). Also appropriate as I passed on leader Jetfire because TRU mall store for 49 us? No.
Agreed! Reprolabels on this guy was top notch! My favourite was the fact you could choose between real world accuracy, and cartoon accuracy with the numbers = P
Gonna disagree. Reprolabels are cheap stickers printed on vinyl and they look awful and chintzy on a classics figure, never mind a Masterpiece. If you really want to add more sponsor decals, I'd look up some 1/32 scale water slide decal sheets on ebay. I found a set for MP Wheeljack that were custom made for the Lancia Stratos Turbo, and they look gorgeous.
Good stuff. My mum bought me the G1 Smokescreen the first time I ever went to Toys R Us. Back when TRU were still magical
***** Smokescreen or Thew?
We never had TRU here back then so the first time I was in TRU was late 2006. On the first visit I bought the a G1 Tracks reissue and the 20th anniversary Optimus Prime.
I was a fan of Armada when it was transitioning over to Energon, and I saw the Alternators Smokescreen toy and just had to have it. I also got Sideswipe as well, and they were more fun than even the Armada guys.
Man I was no expecting to find Glenn here, I still can't believe it's been this long, may you rest easy man, gone but not forgotten!
@@sithlord2225 we will all always miss him
Welcome back to "Thew Makes You Want Expensive Things".
I got him for $21.00
Transformersfan _1423 😲
He made me pre-order Gigapower’s Grimlock😩
@@CyborgNS6NL
Did ya get buyer's remorse? Didn't think so
Copperhead lol, not at all...
This 8-year old MP review is one of the best TF reviews I've ever seen. Great commentary.
"It's funny because it ruins people's lives"
-why I watch you reviews in a nutshell xD
same!
Did you say, "hella"?! I'm going to have to charge you for that. Great vid!
ShartimusPrime I didn't know you watch thew
ShartimusPrime love your vids been watching for since I was 10
Hella comes from West coast. Go on Thew -- my main man - hit em with that crazy street gibberish
SHARTIMUSPRIME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!🤯
Can we get a hell yeah from everyone who wants a masterpiece Wheeljack?
HELL YEAH!
Just got my MP 20+ Wheeljack🤓
Your unbridled enthusiasm for these figures always brings a smile to my face Thew.
Rock on you amazing beardy man
"You and he were... buddies weren't you?"
+ 1 million for the Darkplace quote - and just when I thought your channel couldn't get any better!
He is such an impressive figure that I bought another one, he's amazing. G1 Smokescreen was the first ever Transformer I ever got back in the 1980s and as soon as I learned that he was getting a Masterpiece version it was a case of "TAKE MY BLOODY MONEY ALREADY!" He was and still is worth every penny spent twice over.
Truly amazing and remarkable figure in every sense of the word.
Speaking as a former casino employee, we have watchlists for people who cheat at slot machiness, so this guy's getting in NOWHERE.
Hope you're planning to get Earthrise Smokescreen in the future
I mean, it is basically the same figure but a 4th of the price
Did you just deadass come back here after 6 years to post this comment? Because I did too it's okay
6 years ago was a nice time
So true on this is what Alternators wished they were. Excellent scale, G1 accurate enough to satisfy most folks, balanced transformation and solid construction.
If I wasn't adverse to collecting figures these days I'd be all over them.
Also, woo! Ziltoid! I suddenly feel the need to listen to some Devon now...
Now all we need is a masterpiece Inferno then he can throw him through the windscreen, oh and the thewism count = 3
That is a very beautiful piece of work. That alt mode if you looked at it from afar you think it was a model car, but then you see that Autobot emblem, and go damn it's smokescreen.
On MP Prowl the backroof does peg in. It's just a bit stiff (that's what she said).
Dude - what the hell? Who are you? The best damn review of MP-19 out there. Takara should be paying you for promoting their product. Tempted to get it now. 😅
Now on to my next vid in my marathon of all of your MP TF vids! MORE PLEASE!!
The obelisk cannons can also peg onto the car mode's hood--effectively creating a mighty triple barrelled attack mode if the roofle is plugged in too.
Gives it a G2 vibe
The second I saw the gun on top I knew what the pun was gonna be. God I love this guy
The one I just got had the same roof not clipping on the back issue until I got the chest to connect to the torso. Which was a nail biting traumatizing event. I thought it was going to break with how much pressure it took to snap in and how loud that was too. But he no longer flops around and is still in one piece.
Awesome as always! I do have to contest your noblem though, you do have to pull on the roof a bit to make its teeth reach the mounts but it will go. Or at least mine does.
The Universe Smokescreen turns into a Nissan 350Z, which is appropriate. Love your work!
roofle! awesome word combo. great review Thew!
Maaaan these recent masterpieces have been knocking out of the park!
They're just so clean and lovely, not to mention my lifelong bot crush Sideswipe got done right out of the gate.
Sooo many good one-liners in this vid, honestly man how do you do it??
Alternators Smokescreen is what got me back into collecting transformers and is one of my favourite transformers lines, soo many sweet car alt modes (also picked up quite a few of the alternity Japanese figures as well). Picked up mp bluestreak first but smokescreen was an impulse buy but once in hand I find that I like him more. The paint job is amazing. All the masterpiece figures having been knocking it out of the park. Waiting for Tracks, Road Rage and Ironhide. Keep up the awesome reviews!!!
Ah man your videos are just so much fun!
MP line is a work of art; you nailed it. I hope to upgrade to the MP line one day.
8 years later and I still use "noblem" on a semi-regular basis.
“A handful Of pubes in ma milkshake” is the new there’s a snake in my boot
i got generations smokescreen, and got a repro label set to make him look more g1 ish. Very nice! Also there's a guy in my hometown that has an 80s Z car that has about a million miles on it and blows smoke. NOBODY wants to try their luck at the light with him, though, not even those F&F rice cooker kids!
Phenominaaaaaalll!
I'm here for the serious time subdued thew (subthewed) but I do love the snappy, cheekier chap that we see as of Rando Rodeo.
BEST Transformers Review EVER!! Keep up the fantastic work!!
If they re-release him they should include multiple head options. The default toon one, a Prowl head for toy accuracy and a BT style head because that's probably what they were going for in the toon.
My two favourite Thewisms in one video; "Roofle", and "Noblem"!
Not even gonna lie, I straight up giggled at roofle.
"Handful of pubes in my milkshake," _Thew,_ *EW!*
"YEEEAH TOYEEEE!!!!!" *clap clap clap clap
Me: yes
"and it never doesnt look awesome" hahaha! cool review!
THEW, COME ON. "Collarbone Obelisks"? DUDE. "Collarbobelisks"!
3:40 Rik Mayall must have loved you as a brother...
Screaming 38's! It doesn't get much better!
Exactly what we wanted sums up the whole MP line! It's not funky and fresh it's just slavish G1 juiced up with 99% of Takara's yearly budget. Top notch video, the word play is just sexy!
You take the reins on this one Smokescreen, but make sure your methods are orthodox.
Don't worry Thew, this sounds routine. I'm sure nothing untoward will happen.
Oh yes, now that's what I was talking about!
hey do you have MP soundwave? because i see a frenzy and rumble on your shelf there.
God give us masterpiece Jazz
Wait, did you say Prool? Was that a callback? Because I love it.
Seriously. I’m the only person that got the Partridge reference at 4:33?
Holy....crap is that tigatron back there
that Ziltoid reference 💚☕
3:44 thewgasim initiated
Good gravy! He'd have no issues if cornered by some cutlery that's for sure
Hey thew have you ever thought of putting the mouth grind music on iTunes?
I wish we got Jazz when these early guys came out and the transformations were simple.
I'm not alone when I say you say exactly what we all think if we had the vocabulary.
Awesome review Thew, i like this MP line figures. shamefully my only one i was able to get was the MP Grimlock for $30 at the time it was release in my local Toy's R Us. However i heard there gonna re-release MP10 Optimus Prime and im gonna try to get it as soon as its available (i lost the chance to get it).
I know that you have the Black version, but are you also gonna get the MP-10 Optimus Prime regular version as well when its re-release?
Noblem hahaha brilliant! Bloody love your vids Thew!
Yeah! "Lunchbox of Lovely!" That is just what Transformers Masterpiece are. Best adult toys of all time! :-D
The logo really does look like Lord Zedd’s Z.
If I wanted to send you a bot where would I mail it to?
I feel like a conversation with you would end with me covered in spit
Who else spotted FINAL FANTASY IX in the back ground
Ziltoid-y Zed? AWE SHEET SON, SOMEBODY LIKES HEVY DEVY.
Nice work!
Im tempted to start a TF collection, but the Kid in me knows it would have to be G1, therefore it would have to be the MP's. Did Jazz ever get a MP or is he still on the list? He was always mah boy.
No Jazz just yet, but he can't be too far away :D
+Sonikgav Start with some of the CHUG figures. They're not as expensive as the MPs and you're not likely to actually get a KO CHUG.
I tend to stick with the Unicron Trilogy figures because they were what I grew up with.
Thew Adams Still nothing :/
I'm trying to decide between bayformers, animated, or G1. the first thing I saw was the 2007 film, then I watched animated for a season, then I alternated between the 3 as i went on. now the only thing left really is g1 and the movies. and animated was cooler than both. so i have no idea where to start a collection. anyone have suggestions?
Well, Bayformers has the whole studio figures line, so that might be a good place to start. After that, maybe try to get into the old reveal the shield/classics figures, since I know RtS has at least a few faces from Animated (I.e. Lugnut and Lockdown, both of whom Thew's done a review on). This'll probably help to ease you into G1 a bit, but start with stuff like Classics, RtS, and Generations. These will be a little easier on your wallet. After that, if you want, then maybe go for some MPs. Perhaps Prowl (I may have seen a KO somewhere for like $30) or Bumblebee, since these may be cheaper than someone like Megatron. Now, I'd love to recommend some sort of high quality Animated 3rd party figure or line there of, but the problem is that there's sadly no such thing. So if you want Animated, you'll have to go the OG line, which I would still recommend.
Finally! Another toy bro who likes plastic wheels over tyres. Yes rubber makes it more authentic, but then you look at some bad batches that ended up on things like MP-10. I'll take plastic all day, thank you.
Speaking as an American who should be all about red white and blue, I actually think Bluestreak looks better.
Thank you!!
Yeah prowl and Streaker is great
The roof backpack does reach and tab securely, but by doing so you're basically stressing transparent plastic, like you mentioned it's not even an issue, I just leave mine alone.
Only if you haven't transformed him correctly.
On his belly there's this black piece that needs to be pulled out (from the top) a few millimeters. That makes it (and the entire chest) tab in in the correct place -- you can see beneath the hood a small square cut out here where it will tab in -- resulting in a slightly different angle for the hood/chest. And then the roof reaches and tabs in without any issue.
MaxRawhide
oh even with the chest tab, it snaps on securely. I meant that the way you are required to "pull and stick" the roof/windshield into the sockets, it's a bit tough, and it is transparent plastic.
Great review dude... You had me at Ziltoid ;)
I wish I was a Noblem.
Dumb idea: Smokescreen, Bluestreak and Prowl are the Autobot equivalent to seekers.
I swear this sleeps with a Dictionary with all these descriptive words.
Flags with thew made me laugh, I think this is your best vid, nope it is! Much love
3:36 its from the universe reveiw thats funny mate😂😂
Don't know why this was uploaded midnight UK time...
I'll roll with it.
Hello, it's 2020, and I'm gonna get MP-19+ Smokescreen soon
Very delicate piece of plastic. If transforming, please be very careful.
I'm sorry, I don't get why you danced. What am I missing about "they won't perish"?
something about this video makes me think thew would fit in as an American
my both side mirror has broken by me😂
4:22 Devil Z
YEAH, TOYYYYY!
Yup that figure is sure smoken alright XD
***** Uh yea that to.
***** I see now lol. I learn something new every day.
Do it takes a Smokescreen to turn Thew into Eddie. Got' cha.
3:44 am I the only one reminded of rik mayall from bottom
Ziltoid ! he comes !
Awesome shirt. ;)
Looks good but Silverstreak appeals more to me. Maybe a bootleg one which is what the things should cost? (About 40'bucks shipped/tax.). Also appropriate as I passed on leader Jetfire because TRU mall store for 49 us? No.
now for jackwheel
Looks even sweeter with reprolabels - treat yourself, be a devil (fiddly but worth it).
Agreed! Reprolabels on this guy was top notch!
My favourite was the fact you could choose between real world accuracy, and cartoon accuracy with the numbers = P
Gonna disagree. Reprolabels are cheap stickers printed on vinyl and they look awful and chintzy on a classics figure, never mind a Masterpiece. If you really want to add more sponsor decals, I'd look up some 1/32 scale water slide decal sheets on ebay. I found a set for MP Wheeljack that were custom made for the Lancia Stratos Turbo, and they look gorgeous.
And that is why you sir are a genius! That is a much better idea in all honest. Although I personally didn't find the MP19 kit all that bad
He's definitely Dutch. Cars don't drive on their front or rear. Besides, he's hella cool, so what else could he be? :P
Your french flag's inverted Thew ! Not that anybody cares about france though !
Haha, you're the first person to say anything. I noticed like a minute after I uploaded it :/
Maybe because I'm french :p I noticed it the first time I watched the vid, but I finally decided to comment to tease you a bit. You're the best, Thew.
+Andromedax01 i find this comment to be hilarious after a year later
Also, the Dutch flag has darker blue. This is more like the Luxembourg flag
Dutchy Duts Why do so many flags have the same Red, White and blue color?
awesome review mate
Please do a UM or IH or Streaker please!
Based only on appearance I'd have to say I prefer the gray guy the most.
Bluestreak. Yeah, he's pretty awesome.
I still love my Universe one T.T
Wow, five years ago you smoke a lot slower.