On the Hunt for Masterpiece Skywarp
Now that I have successfully found Insections and Perceptor, my next target to be hunted is the US version of Masterpiece Skywarp.
This is a Walmart Exclusive, as the pic clearly shows. I made a trip earlier today around noon and I did not see him š However I did see the other 2-Pack that is shown in the pic here, which may indicate that my Walmart will have it soon (I already have Sideways and I already have the Blowpipe mold as Dropkick, so I will pass on the 2-Pack). I got one Walmart near my work and one near my home, and I’ll be checking both frequently until he is hunted. As of this writing there are 31 sightings on Seibertron. I shop at Walmart frequently anyway (I know, bad habit) which makes this a convenient hunt, but I have made trips to Walmart just to hunt for TFs (another bad habit :() so who knows how many trips I’ll make before I find him. MP Skywarp retails for $60.
Oh, and I did check the Walmart website. Skywarp is not on there. And I’m not willing to pay markup from Ebay or other online sellers, so I’ll be making the trips to Walmart. I really don’t mind. There is something fun about finding TFs in person that the online experience simply doesn’t substitute. It’s hard to explain in words.
The US version is different from the Japanese Masterpiece version. This post explains it pretty well in detail. Basically the US version will have the same face as MP Starscream, whereas the Japanese version has a different “high-handed” expression for Skywarp. I would prefer the Japanese one, but it’s around $100. I don’t think paying an extra $40 for the face is worth it.
“Why are my eyes yellow?”
“Ahh… this bed is very comfy.”
“Strike when the enemy isn’t looking… oh wait, you are looking.”
That’s all for now. Until next time… Transform and Roll Out!
Dude, I’ve made 3 hunting trips already and I’ve found no joy. What’s up with that? I agree that it’s more fun hunting and shopping at walmart has netted some cheap stuff. I picked up God of War 2 there for .04 cents cheaper ;).