Masterpiece Ironhide

[kurdt_the_goat]

Via https://twitter.com/Hawk753afd and https://twitter.com/jitome_dan .. and some others posted on TFW
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[canofwhoopass_87]

Awesome. Though I'm not sure about those red hip plates, they look a bit out of place

[doublespy]

Awesome. Though I'm not sure about those red hip plates, they look a bit out of place

Agreed.

I think kobayashi did a decedent job overall. Not easy to absorb the mass of the trailer thing into the robit

Where's Kobayashi btw;) isn't it usually the designer of the figure doing the presentation?

[CoRDS]

awesome will add this to my collection. not to happy with the removable panel . unless it has a way to stay on. in bot mode

[Tober]

Good to see it. :)

[TAAUBlaster]

Looks good, and I'm really glad they are finally doing an Ironhide (and presumably Ratchet.)
But something just seems a little "off" in bot mode. Although I can't put my finger on what it is.
I'm looking forward to adding him to my MP collection :D

[philby]

cool! :)

[Smint]

The accessories and and articulation feels more like what a masterpiece should be.

Looking good i think.

[tinyJazz]

More Autobots! Yeah! :D He looks really good. Surprised that they got the height while he can still fit in Prime's trailer as a van. And so many accessories!


Looks good, and I'm really glad they are finally doing an Ironhide (and presumably Ratchet.)
But something just seems a little "off" in bot mode. Although I can't put my finger on what it is.
I'm looking forward to adding him to my MP collection :D

Looks like the shape of the (screen accurate) crotch piece and hip articulation gives him a weird silhouette, particularly in some of the combat poses.

[kurdt_the_goat]

The hip kibble only stands out cause the rest of it is so good. I can live with that, the middle side window colour (in some photos) bothers me more.

I'm impressed overall though, his body shape seems spot on and the back doesn't have half the van hanging off it either.

These van bots can't really draw much inspiration from the G1 toys (for robot mode), so it ends up looking a little more cartoony/detail-less than some of the other MPs, which have more of a mix of toy/cartoon.

It's hard to tell it's size though - that pic with MP-10 in the background could be making it look deceptively tall. I hope it's not too pricey since an eventual Ratchet will be a must have too!

[kurdt_the_goat]

A better shot for size comparison from https://twitter.com/jitome_dan/status/612075869100642305

http://i.imgur.com/LdbuZkZ.jpg

[theshape]

Such heroic nonsense :)

[ampoldj]

Looks nice! And will expect Ratchet not far behind...

[spiderken17]

Me get one. Ratchet too.

[Bladestorm]

Leakin' Lubricants! Shut up and take my money already!

So, actually this rumour has been out for quite some time but it is SO GOOD to see it finally announced and confirmed.

I'm one happy gal! Now all I need to know is release date.

[Gofigure]

Love it. Again, it seems like this is the ironhide that would have been released in the '80s if they had the technology. It's not the ultimate perfect ironhide that many fans were looking for however it is the ironhide as I always imagined he should look.

I love him already and he's an instant buy

[Bidoofdude]

He's nice, but something's off, something that doesn't seem MP. Might be the proportions.

[DELTAprime]

Apart from the hip-kibble he's perfect.

[Akky82]

Man this is awrsome! Passed on the um... voodoo... So glad the old rumour was true, and so glad he has a weapons platform thing (honestly played with that more than the bot as a kid). Can't wait for both him and Ratchet! (Inb4 more cons).

[BigTransformerTrev]

Oh freakin cool!

[GoktimusPrime]

Ironhide looks pretty awesome! :D Ratchet/Ironhide are always going to be incredibly difficult toys to render since the G1 cartoon models are just so reality-defying. I think having the detachable battle platform's a fair idea, as it avoids the toy being otherwise even more kibble-loaded (re: Universe/Henkei Ironhide/Ratchet). It's interesting to see that they've opted to go with the "thin" helmet rather than the "thick" one (as discussed here (http://www.otca.com.au/boards/showthread.php?t=18123)).

I can't wait for this toy and the inevitable Ratchet repaint! This brings us one step closer to completing the first year Autobots! :D

[ITZTRU]

Maybe I missed it...but is this a licensed Nissan Vanette version? Something tells me 'no'?

[M-bot]

I'm not entirely sold on his look yet, but I hope it grows on me. I'll definitely be buying, but then, what to do with my igear versions?;):cool:

[spiderken17]

I'm not entirely sold on his look yet, but I hope it grows on me. I'll definitely be buying, but then, what to do with my igear versions?;):cool:

Sell it to me cheap, its worthless now :)

[UltimateGalvatron]

I'm glad they did a detachable trailer/platform thing.

Looks good!

[Magnus]

Ironhide looks pretty awesome! :D Ratchet/Ironhide are always going to be incredibly difficult toys to render since the G1 cartoon models are just so reality-defying. I think having the detachable battle platform's a fair idea, as it avoids the toy being otherwise even more kibble-loaded (re: Universe/Henkei Ironhide/Ratchet).

This is a very good point. Having the sled allows for a clean, very screen-accurate robot with minimal van parts; it also satisfies people who want original toy-accuracy :)


Maybe I missed it...but is this a licensed Nissan Vanette version? Something tells me 'no'?

It doesn't say, but since TakaraTomy have gone to the trouble of securing vehicle licences for the other Autobot cars, I'd be surprised if it wasn't.

[kurdt_the_goat]

Isn't the battle platform a separate piece instead of part of the van transformed? It's listed as an accessory.

[Tober]

Nice big pic from the show. From TFW2005 -

http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj230/AUST_Tober/114_zpss0u2h8o1.jpg (http://s273.photobucket.com/user/AUST_Tober/media/114_zpss0u2h8o1.jpg.html)

[AJ_Prime]

This is a yes for me and the scale is nice too.

[Bidoofdude]

From the above picture, I think it's the proportion of the window to the crotch that bothers me. Perhaps even the headsculpt is less than stellar, though it could be the angle, since it looks pretty good on that collage shown before.

[Nevac]

When compared to the other MP's we have he doesn't look as striking as the previous car MP's. I believe he suffers from similar problems that Magnus and Star Saber have as their anime models are very plain to begin with. Apart from Ironhide's chest the rest of his body is quite bland and it looks a little off to have such an intricate and realistic van front as a chest and the rest to be blocky and lacking details.

There is no denying however that this MP is very anime accurate hip panels aside but when the anime model itself isn't awe inspiring it's effect transfers to the MP. Also on closer examination I believe the sled seems to be an added accessory and not a required part of his transformation which is a better alternative in my opinion. You can see the sled on his accessories list and it doesn't look like it forms a van roof. How the rest of the van folds up and tucks up on his back remains to be seen.

All things considered this is a much better figure compared to his original G1 toy which is an abomination that barely resembles his character. Personally I will be adding him to my collection as his different height will add some diversity to my current MP's but Wheeljack is still the best car MP made to date.

[Tober]

The crotch is too large and hip flaps really bother me. :(

[Hursticon]

Just put up the Preorders, already! :p

An intriguing approach with Ironhide; he and Ratchet mark Hironori Kobayashi's 1st lone MP efforts in quite a while and it'll be interesting to see where the design/engineering divergences show up. :)

I'm also curious to see if TakTom have sought a license from Nissan for their Alt mode too? ;)

[nsm034]

BBTS pre order email in 3 , 2, 1 . lol

[Magnus]

The TFW2005 article has been updated (http://news.tfw2005.com/2015/06/20/tokyo-toy-show-transformers-panel-roundup-masterpiece-ironhide-unitw-warriors-devastator-more-293880#more-293880) with a YouTube video of Takara's presentation. Ironhide starts at 5:46.


Isn't the battle platform a separate piece instead of part of the van transformed? It's listed as an accessory.


Also on closer examination I believe the sled seems to be an added accessory and not a required part of his transformation which is a better alternative in my opinion. You can see the sled on his accessories list and it doesn't look like it forms a van roof. How the rest of the van folds up and tucks up on his back remains to be seen.

Good point. If that's the case, it makes the engineering all the more impressive, since there are barely any visible van parts aside from the torso and hip plates.


All things considered this is a much better figure compared to his original G1 toy which is an abomination that barely resembles his character.

Blame Marvel/Sunbow for making a character model that has barely any similarity to the original toy :p But then, that's the point of the Masterpiece series, isn't it? Contemporary engineering on classic toys for greater screen-accuracy?

[drifand]

So expecting 8,000jpy for rrp?

[ampoldj]

Isn't the battle platform a separate piece instead of part of the van transformed? It's listed as an accessory.

It is like there are heaps of accessories so they decided why not include an accessory holder, then they realized oh it looks like a battle platform, lets do that. :D


So expecting 8,000jpy for rrp?

This may go as much as 12,000 yen IMO, based on that vans are more expensive than cars :p

[doublespy]

From the accessory lay out you can tell the red piece is a seperate piece, with the van fully transforms to the robit That red piece is just a weapon holder moulded to look like the g1 trailer thing. Similar to those stands that come with the Chogokin figures

[Robzy]

Looks great

[crankcase76]

COOL....... Just wish the sled thing had the 3 track wheels like the G1 toy.:(

[CBratron]

awesome will add this to my collection. not to happy with the removable panel . unless it has a way to stay on. in bot mode

I'm not keen on partsforming either. This is supposed to be masterpiece FFS.

[AJ_Prime]

More information from the designers has been released. The hip panels can rotate around to the back. The extra piece is seperate and does not form part of the van.

[drifand]

Is still plastic it should not be over priced

[xlojnr]

More information from the designers has been released. The hip panels can rotate around to the back. The extra piece is seperate and does not form part of the van.

Thank God for that... Looking at the pictures I was pretty let down by the reveal simply because the hip panels were a massive distraction for me. If they are around the back I won't mind as much. If they can tuck or blend in further it would be fantastic.

Looking forward to more pictures in the future!

[Ode to a Grasshopper]

The extra piece is seperate and does not form part of the van.That's a pretty impressive feat of engineering, getting the whole van into the robot mode like that.

[Hursticon]

That's a pretty impressive feat of engineering, getting the whole van into the robot mode like that.

Too right and in light of which, the kibble on hips are even less of a bother to me now. :)

I actually kind of wish the old Diaclone Battle Platform WAS part of MP Ironhide...

Guess I'll just have to be satisfied with what TakTom offers in the rebooted 2016 Diaclone line, eh? :cool:

[Lord_Zed]

He looks the biz, I'm impressed how they managed to make the van convert into such a simple looking kibble free robot (from the front). I wonder how much he will cost? Less than that recently announced Third Party Ratchet I hope. I dread the local Toys R Us price though.

And boy does he have a huge crotch, It doesn't bother me so much because Ironhide is such a manly guy, and aside from his chest window and head, that's pretty much his only distinguishing feature in bot mode.

http://vignette1.wikia.nocookie.net/transformers/images/4/46/Huge_Ironhide_and_Small_Ratchet.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20071211131717


Looks nice! And will expect Ratchet not far behind...

Don't forget Diaclone colour Ironhide, Taktom must get maximum repaints for all these guys.


I'm not entirely sold on his look yet, but I hope it grows on me. I'll definitely be buying, but then, what to do with my igear versions?;):cool:

Put his IDW head on, and move him to the CHUG shelf, that's where mins is, he never looked MP enough in bot mode anyway (too much detail).

[ampoldj]

Maybe I missed it...but is this a licensed Nissan Vanette version? Something tells me 'no'?

They mentioned alt mode is based on a Nissan Vanette on the video of the presentation...may be it will be a licensed one

[MayzaPrime]

The worst kept secret has now been revealed... but that hasn't made it any less awesome... :D

Loving it :p

[Sinnertwin]

They mentioned alt mode is based on a Nissan Vanette on the video of the presentation...may be it will be a licensed one

i don't see any badges on either the vehicle or robot modes
but they may add those later, it may not be licensed or i may have missed the obvious.

[Trent]

i don't see any badges on either the vehicle or robot modes
but they may add those later, it may not be licensed or i may have missed the obvious.

It will be interesting. I don't see a licence for a vanette being particularly hard to obtain. It would be nice but it may just be a sports car thing as the van also looks fairly generic.

[ampoldj]

i don't see any badges on either the vehicle or robot modes
but they may add those later, it may not be licensed or i may have missed the obvious.

I guess they could just mention alt mode is a van and not mention Nissan vanette in the presentation if they don't mean it to license ironhide. Alt mode is not as good looking sample as the rear tyres look crap so yeah may be later we see the badge.

[kurdt_the_goat]

Not all the pics on google for nissan vanette show a badge on the front either, maybe it's not supposed to be there for this model anyway. Some that do show it have it in a spot that'd interfere with the autobot logo too, so that might be the reason.

[GoktimusPrime]

Not all the pics on google for nissan vanette show a badge on the front either,
Yup (http://cosmo1967.blog.so-net.ne.jp/_images/blog/_9ca/cosmo1967/sunny.jpg) :)

Also, actual product may vary. ;)

[ampoldj]

I wasn't able to hear it clearly on my first view of the video but then I watched it again and they said Cherry Vanette so this will definitely be a licensed van after all :D

http://i1083.photobucket.com/albums/j400/John_Paul_De_Jesus/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsgyjnmb4m.jpg (http://s1083.photobucket.com/user/John_Paul_De_Jesus/media/Mobile%20Uploads/image_zpsgyjnmb4m.jpg.html)

[xlojnr]

I think that picture also highlighted (for me) what else I found odd about the figure. I would much prefer a clear windshield/windows, and that may in turn make the window kibble underneath the forearms less noticeable.

Either way, happy to see Ironhide getting released!

[philby]

maybe the windows are coloured to not be so see-through in bot mode?

[FruitBuyer]

Don't care one bit for Ironhide but am really excited for the Ratchet retool!

[GoktimusPrime]

If you look closely at some of the pics, you can see an image appearing on Ironhide's chest as he's using his Sonodar (http://tfwiki.net/wiki/Sonodar). Perhaps the windshield isn't transparent in order to cater for this gimmick.

[Magnus]

If you look closely at some of the pics, you can see an image appearing on Ironhide's chest as he's using his Sonodar (http://tfwiki.net/wiki/Sonodar). Perhaps the windshield isn't transparent in order to cater for this gimmick.

Well spotted, but I'm guessing that the windscreen actually is transparent and you can slip in a picture on a card behind it that will show up when you look right at the windscreen.

Look at the pictures that show all his accessories. To the left of the red display/storage panel is the radar dish, and below that is an object that has a pattern like the one that appears on Ironhide's chest. I think that object is a card that slides or is placed behind the windscreen in robot mode.

[GoktimusPrime]

The scan image appears to be glowing, which may suggest something like an LED gimmick in the chest to illuminate it. This is just pure speculation based on blown up blurry phone pics from a projection image. It's really too early to tell.

[unicronsblood]

Really can't wait to get my hands on this...looks great!!

[drifand]

No led gimmick. It is just blue glass

[kurdt_the_goat]

Bruticus81 over on TFW did a simple translation:


Video Translation (also posted in speculation thread):

It's been years since I lived in Japan, so don't shoot me if I got anything wrong as my Japanese is a bit rusty:

Slide 1: They talk about the initial concept/first point for Ironhide: Which, obviously, was to create a small scale van that fits in Prime's trailer, while also being able to scale up to a large robot.

Slide 2: It seems he wants to rush through this slide: "Please look at this, got it? Next".

Slide 3: Ironhide is an arms / combat specialist so he comes with lots of optional parts

At 6:54: let's look at the thing.

Yuki-san's speech is a bit harder to understand. He basically explains that the tray carries the options in a way that you can display them. It's a very important part.

At 7:21 The presenter talks vehicle mode: a nissan vanette. I missed a couple of details.

at 7:34 the presenter mentions the head specifically. I think he's saying that the change from the original diaclone toy to this shape is impressive? Hope someone can help me with this bit...

[ampoldj]

No led gimmick. It is just blue glass

Looks like just light reflection when they took the pics...

[drifand]

Next Ratchet

I hope Jazz, Hound and mirage will make it and that's it for my main mp line.

[ampoldj]

New images from Seibertron and it is confirmed a licensed Nissan Cherry Vanette but im concerned more on the box size :D

http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/new-images-of-transformers-masterpiece-ironhide-shown-off-at-transformers-expo-taipei/33517/

[Bidoofdude]

Something's still not doing it for me. It doesn't feel the same as say Prowl or Sideswipe, even Bumblebee.

[Akky82]

Something's still not doing it for me. It doesn't feel the same as say Prowl or Sideswipe, even Bumblebee.

Could be that there's no Hasui on the MP team anymore. I still haven't pre-ordered it, but I will of course, just feel the same as you, not quite doing it for me to be excited and insta buy.

[drifand]

10,000jpy? Or less ?

Will buy it as is one in my list

[Smint]

I think his proportions arent as pretty as the datsuns or lambos but i guess thats how ironhide looks in G1.

[GoktimusPrime]

I think his proportions arent as pretty as the datsuns or lambos but i guess thats how ironhide looks in G1.
Also trying to "translate" G1 cartoon Ironhide as an MP level toy is a much harder feat than any other MP.

[Magnus]

Seeing these photos leaves me impressed by the engineering going into the transformation - the van transforms into that robot while having barely any visible van parts.

People are complaining about the hip panels, the tyres, and here I am, impressed that there aren't more van parts visible.

[Sinnertwin]

Some people just wont be satisfied until Stephen Hawking and the team at CERN produce a toy that not only is 100% cartoon accurate, but also mass shifts to suit scale and is priced at ¥5500 :roll eyes:

Sure, Hasui had some good designs, but he also aped most of the G1 transformations and added his own flair to it. I think that Ironhide turned out fine considering what Hisao had to work with

[Nevac]

One important thing I notice the MP Developers strive for is the characters iconic silhouette if you look at his proportions side on they have nailed it perfectly.

[ampoldj]

10,000jpy? Or less ?

Will buy it as is one in my list

Let us hope for the best...10,000 yen Less :D

[AJ_Prime]

Seeing these photos leaves me impressed by the engineering going into the transformation - the van transforms into that robot while having barely any visible van parts.

People are complaining about the hip panels, the tyres, and here I am, impressed that there aren't more van parts visible.

+1. I think it looks fantastic! Looking forward to the release.

[UltraMarginal]

the front view looks little funny to me, I think it's the position of the arms.

I think it look s fantastic and I love that the show features like arm attachments and flight pack have been worked into the design. Can't wait.

[MEEEGGGAAATTTRRROOONNN!!!]

DaimChoc has reposted some test shots (https://www.facebook.com/DaimChocReports/posts/201581013525667).

With two or so weeks to go before release, you'd think there'd be a leaked production figure rather than test shots...

By the way, love the pic with the manky coffee cup!

[ampoldj]

as this is a regular release Hasbro Asia should be having these as early as next week. at this point we should be getting some in hand photos yet we only get test shots :confused:

hopefully it wont get delayed since TT has not posted any changes in release date atm.

[drifand]

Hopefully they paint ironhide and not use road rage red which is lousy.

[MEEEGGGAAATTTRRROOONNN!!!]

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[drifand]

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I don't see anything from this link.

[ZoonMaster5000]

Hopefully they paint ironhide and not use road rage red which is lousy.

This would disappoint quite a few as for myself i would be boiling mad. There should be no such thing as a unpainted masterpiece

[drifand]

This would disappoint quite a few as for myself i would be boiling mad. There should be no such thing as a unpainted masterpiece

Beats me, when you look at lambor he is well and truely red painted.
Mp 10 is plastic red FYI.

To be fair, mp-11 starscream is plastic grey which made it a down point opposed to hasbro MP3 white version.

[Trent]

This would disappoint quite a few as for myself i would be boiling mad. There should be no such thing as a unpainted masterpiece


Beats me, when you look at lambor he is well and truely red painted.
Mp 10 is plastic red FYI.

To be fair, mp-11 starscream is plastic grey which made it a down point opposed to hasbro MP3 white version.

MP-10 is painted. The Hasbro version is not. Star Saber is not painted. MP-11 is grey plastic. Neither Ultra Magnus nor Tracks have very much paint on them.

It's been happening for a while now...

[drifand]

MP-10 is painted. The Hasbro version is not. Star Saber is not painted. MP-11 is grey plastic. Neither Ultra Magnus nor Tracks have very much paint on them.

It's been happening for a while now...

I am not convinced mp-10 is painted, not saying you are wrong, but I am not convinced by the reviews. Tempted to open my mp 10 TT just to be sure.

I will google it first.

[gamblor916]

MP-10 is painted. The Hasbro version is not. Star Saber is not painted. MP-11 is grey plastic. Neither Ultra Magnus nor Tracks have very much paint on them.

It's been happening for a while now...

You are wrong sir, Tracks is painted in sparkly blue paint.

[Trent]

You are wrong sir, Tracks is painted in sparkly blue paint.

Isn't that in the plastic? I haven't had a close look but a cursory glance made me think it was plastic. I'll look in the morning.

[drifand]

You are wrong sir, Tracks is painted in sparkly blue paint.

Doesn't look painted, looks very plastic metallic blue for me. If I were to look at my binaltech tracks, now... That's what I called metallic blue paint.

[drifand]

Isn't that in the plastic? I haven't had a close look but a cursory glance made me think it was plastic. I'll look in the morning.

Don't think you are wrong here, is plastic.

This was one thing that I was told by someone who bought tracks from me.
"The toy looks very cheap"

I normally wouldn't open my mp toys till I deliver all to my other friends who ordered but that comment alone made me open up straight away to see why.

He was not wrong.

I only hope ironhide doesn't follow the same path as road rage, as that will be a let down.

Look at your mp-12 and all your Nissan cars, they are well painted, wheeljack was a bit let down on the white as it's not painted.

[gamblor916]

Isn't that in the plastic? I haven't had a close look but a cursory glance made me think it was plastic. I'll look in the morning.

If you flip the hood and compare the finish between top and underside you'll see a difference. Also if you look closely you'll see specks of embedded dust. I'm sure a bit of a polish will make it satisfactory shiny.

[drifand]

If you flip the hood and compare the finish between top and underside you'll see a difference. Also if you look closely you'll see specks of embedded dust. I'm sure a bit of a polish will make it satisfactory shiny.

Tempted to spray gloss lacquer on it. The metallic blue just doesn't pop but rather embedded like plastic.

If not wrong is the same blue as bluestreak.

Anyway I suspect ironhide is going to be flipping here and there since is the same designer from tracks. I hope it doesn't become a common trend to just transform my toys once due to complications.

[MEEEGGGAAATTTRRROOONNN!!!]

I don't see anything from this link.

Once the page loads, scroll up.

Sorry, it didn't happen that way when I posted the link, but it seems you need to do it that way now...

[ampoldj]

MP-10 is painted. The Hasbro version is not. Star Saber is not painted. MP-11 is grey plastic. Neither Ultra Magnus nor Tracks have very much paint on them.

It's been happening for a while now...

Yep i believe TT MP 10 is painted red as there is a small paint chip at the back side (gun storage part). Takara has been using a high quality plastic that makes it stant out usually against Hasbro version especially their blue and red (and yellow for bees) which usually has a sparkly coat or layer.

Unless Nissan will be specifying a certain shade of Red which Lamborghini specified for Lambos as well as the specific yellow for Tigertrack, we may certain see Ironhide unpainted as well as Ratchet like Wheeljack :eek:

TT had some quality issues which I believe most luckily do not notice but paint usually cause more issues (bubbles, smudge, uneveness) and more expensive.
With a larger demand for MP nowadays TT may have chosen a safe side while saving heaps of bucks in the process by not painting MPs :(

[GoktimusPrime]

I think that it may also be because TakaraTOMY are aiming for cartoon-likeness in the colours which is why we're unlikely to get metallic coloured paints or plastics like we saw in Car Robot or Alternity.

[drifand]

I think that it may also be because TakaraTOMY are aiming for cartoon-likeness in the colours which is why we're unlikely to get metallic coloured paints or plastics like we saw in Car Robot or Alternity.

Which means it doesn't need to be metallic. So don't make sense either.
The finish is pretty dull, even if is painted Trent already thought is plastic so was I.

Bubble or not, skipping on paint apps is poor, is an excuse for not painting and you are bluffing yourself in saying there are QC issue when all the other cars were great.

Again look at all your other mp cars and admire how well done they are.

If ratchet is bare white, prowl will out shine in colour no doubt and I be forced to do my own custom paint since the Red Cross were taken off.

For ironhide if is plastic red then put a clear coat to give a high gloss.

[ampoldj]

Bubble or not, skipping on paint apps is poor, is an excuse for not painting and you are bluffing yourself in saying there are QC issue when all the other cars were great.

Again look at all your other mp cars and admire how well done they are.

Yeah i agree that TT may just making it easy on them to resolve paint issues by not painting em. Although most of the first MP cars look great with what you guys have all I can say is that im definitely one of the collectors who got most paint issues, from MP 17 to 21 including 18B with only few paint apps yet they messed it still. i would hope TT would resolve it and not just having "no paint" as solution because we will just go back to "what is a masterpiece?" argument

[drifand]

Yeah i agree that TT may just making it easy on them to resolve paint issues by not painting em. Although most of the first MP cars look great with what you guys have all I can say is that im definitely one of the collectors who got most paint issues, from MP 17 to 21 including 18B with only few paint apps yet they messed it still. i would hope TT would resolve it and not just having "no paint" as solution because we will just go back to "what is a masterpiece?" argument

Skimming on paint on some areas is fine, but totally bare is bad.

I am hearing horrible stories about mp-11t now , and it should not be for such a limited release.

[MEEEGGGAAATTTRRROOONNN!!!]

Weibo user 金属键盘RJ (http://www.weibo.com/u/5345726811?is_hot=1#_rnd1453144717498) has posted a video review of his test shot Ironhide:

http://v.youku.com/v_show/id_XMTQ0ODU3NTUyOA==.html

Transformation starts a bit past eight minutes in.

[drifand]

Weibo user 金属键盘RJ (http://www.weibo.com/u/5345726811?is_hot=1#_rnd1453144717498) has posted a video review of his test shot Ironhide:

http://v.youku.com/v_show/id_XMTQ0ODU3NTUyOA==.html

Transformation starts a bit past eight minutes in.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_bEJ-KSxEow

OH NO!!!!
PLEASE tell me that is not the final product as the RED is horrid. I can see its a prototype but you can straight away see sideswipe's red outshine this piece on the background.

[Hugi]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_bEJ-KSxEow

OH NO!!!!
PLEASE tell me that is not the final product as the RED is horrid. I can see its a prototype but you can straight away see sideswipe's red outshine this piece on the background.

Video does say unpainted test, so there is hope the final version will be better.

[Smint]

Proportion wise he's not pretty. The narrow chest and wide hips dont help.

On a side note i google ironhide to refresh my memory and i get images of the movie version. No idea wtf im supposed to be looking at.

[UltraMarginal]

WOW, the bountiful hate in this thread and others for official Masterpiece toys is surprising.

I'm yet to open my Tracks, but everything else I've had up to now which is pretty much all the main releases and some extras I've been very happy with.

The retail cost of most of the cars has been at about AU$45 - AU$55 converted from Yen. the AU$80 - AU$100 mark that they cost locally is a result of import and other associated costs for retailers to get them to Australia and still be able to make a profit on them. it's unfair on the designers of these toys to judge them on the imported price in a foreign market.

The designs have been solid and in most cases, so has the fit and finish of the toys. They are still being manufactured as a child safe mass market product. There are always going to be design decisions made that make a product more affordable but potentially less appealing. Often these decisions are made by a marketing or management person who has no attachment to or understanding of the final point of the product.

perhaps is people are so upset with design decisions and product standards they could make a toy venting thread and put diatribe in there, leave the new product thread for discussion about the upcoming product and it's specific features or lack thereof.

just a thought.

[Gofigure]

Disappointing but not surprising the negative tone.

We do like to try and 'ruin' things for ourselves these days particularly the more pop culture stuff

I'm quite looking forward to this and really any other unannounced MPs. I take it as a gift to be getting these updated G1 transformers in 2016!

[spiderken17]

I am just happy to have G1 characters that resemble their cartoon counterparts. Being entirely accurate is not important to me. There is always going to be a compromise between design and cost and I imagine many complaints are a result of this.

[Lord_Zed]

Disappointing but not surprising the negative tone.

We do like to try and 'ruin' things for ourselves these days particularly the more pop culture stuff

I'm quite looking forward to this and really any other unannounced MPs. I take it as a gift to be getting these updated G1 transformers in 2016!

Yeah It's best not to really discuss such things on the internet, just have a look at the pics, maybe watch some review by a reviewer you like and then make the call. The Internets a sound board for everyone's grievances big and small, although you often have to go in said threads just to get the latest news oh well.

Anyway I've already decided I'm going to get Ironhide, and when I get him we'll see what he's like. No point whinging about some prototype prematurely.

[Ultra Mackness]

I'm looking forward to this. I love G1, particularly '84 and '85, so very happy with how it's looking :)

[millhouse]

Still not a huge fan of the waist/hips but looking forward to this and Ratchet.

Love the way they've done a nod to the G1 sled.

[Ralph Wiggum]

I'm getting this because hey it's MP and it's Ironhide. I'm treading on old territory by saying the hip kibble is not ideal but looking at some 3rd party designs their hip designs aren't perfect either.

I do hope there will be some decent paint apps, but have to wait and see.

[drifand]

I'm getting this because hey it's MP and it's Ironhide. I'm treading on old territory by saying the hip kibble is not ideal but looking at some 3rd party designs their hip designs aren't perfect either.

I do hope there will be some decent paint apps, but have to wait and see.

I am fine with shape, just hope decent paint.

He does look quite tall

[Starscream77]

WOW, the bountiful hate in this thread and others for official Masterpiece toys is surprising.

I'm yet to open my Tracks, but everything else I've had up to now which is pretty much all the main releases and some extras I've been very happy with.

The retail cost of most of the cars has been at about AU$45 - AU$55 converted from Yen. the AU$80 - AU$100 mark that they cost locally is a result of import and other associated costs for retailers to get them to Australia and still be able to make a profit on them. it's unfair on the designers of these toys to judge them on the imported price in a foreign market.

The designs have been solid and in most cases, so has the fit and finish of the toys. They are still being manufactured as a child safe mass market product. There are always going to be design decisions made that make a product more affordable but potentially less appealing. Often these decisions are made by a marketing or management person who has no attachment to or understanding of the final point of the product.

perhaps is people are so upset with design decisions and product standards they could make a toy venting thread and put diatribe in there, leave the new product thread for discussion about the upcoming product and it's specific features or lack thereof.

just a thought.

A great idea, then we won't have to hear all the whinging and negativity about a prototype or rehash time after time after time the same whinging about previous toys :mad:
If you want to be negative start the venting thread UM mentions

[Trent]

Proportion wise he's not pretty. The narrow chest and wide hips dont help.

On a side note i google ironhide to refresh my memory and i get images of the movie version. No idea wtf im supposed to be looking at. So ####### ####.

Classy. No, really, that's what this fandom needs. More swearing at toys. Way to be constructive!! :rolleyes:

I'm getting this. There are things about it I don't like, but overall, like Tracks, I still think it'll be a fantastic representation of the character.

[philby]

WOW, the bountiful hate in this thread and others for official Masterpiece toys is surprising.

I'm yet to open my Tracks, but everything else I've had up to now which is pretty much all the main releases and some extras I've been very happy with.

The retail cost of most of the cars has been at about AU$45 - AU$55 converted from Yen. the AU$80 - AU$100 mark that they cost locally is a result of import and other associated costs for retailers to get them to Australia and still be able to make a profit on them. it's unfair on the designers of these toys to judge them on the imported price in a foreign market.

The designs have been solid and in most cases, so has the fit and finish of the toys. They are still being manufactured as a child safe mass market product. There are always going to be design decisions made that make a product more affordable but potentially less appealing. Often these decisions are made by a marketing or management person who has no attachment to or understanding of the final point of the product.

perhaps is people are so upset with design decisions and product standards they could make a toy venting thread and put diatribe in there, leave the new product thread for discussion about the upcoming product and it's specific features or lack thereof.

just a thought.

why can't people have discussions that are negative? why don't you start a positive gushing thread for people who only want to say good things?

[Smint]

why can't people have discussions that are negative? why don't you start a positive gushing thread for people who only want to say good things?

Exactly. By that same logic we cant be postive either because...its a test shot and things can change.

I highly doubt its going to change much from here on anyway. If it does change it'll probably be minor parts to him, nothing that will change the shape or transformation too severely.

I dont think anyone is being overly negative anyway. I've already pre-ordered mine and ratchet. I cant say i dont like his proportions?

[UltraMarginal]

why can't people have discussions that are negative? why don't you start a positive gushing thread for people who only want to say good things?


Exactly. By that same logic we cant be postive either because...its a test shot and things can change.

I highly doubt its going to change much from here on anyway. If it does change it'll probably be minor parts to him, nothing that will change the shape or transformation too severely.

I dont think anyone is being overly negative anyway. I've already pre-ordered mine and ratchet. I cant say i dont like his proportions?

If you re-read my post, it's about long winded rants that don't have anything to do with the topic of the thread, rather than level headed discussion about the upcoming figure (in this case Ironhide).

[griffin]

We do like to try and 'ruin' things for ourselves these days particularly the more pop culture stuff

Not "we".... a very very small minority.

Just count up the different people in this topic and see how many are overly negative about something that isn't even out yet.

[drifand]

If you re-read my post, it's about long winded rants that don't have anything to do with the topic of the thread, rather than level headed discussion about the upcoming figure (in this case Ironhide).

I am comparing this mp to all current MPs till date. If that's not relevant to you that's your opinion of it. There is a difference between I am say this is a shit figure and I hope it's not going to be like this in comparison.

As far as my concern goes, it's two things for me. Ironhide paint job whether is going to be bare red plastic and his transformation whether is going to be fiddly like tracks. Call it negative or positive or whatever you want, I think they are related topic when in discussion.


Cheers.

[Lint]

Applaud TakaraTomy's ambition in tackling such a popular yet difficult character-model to work with however I think I will pass on this guy. Mostly due to budgetary constraints but also because TT have demonstrated in the past that it IS possible for them to produce a Masterpiece design I wouldn't be too upset living without and I reckon this is a prahm candidate. It's a shame really because I love the Ironhide character. :(

[MEEEGGGAAATTTRRROOONNN!!!]

A few more test shot pics (with some funky poses) via DaimChoc (https://www.facebook.com/DaimChocReports/posts/203676943316074).

I wonder when we're going to get some shots of the finished product?

[Bladestorm]

I think some people are making much ado about nothing since we haven't seen the final production figure yet. In the test shots: he's red at least... and transforms into a van... that's gotta count for something!

MP Ironhide is a MUST HAVE for me. Outside of Optimus he has always been my favourite character. He's the ultimate robot in disguise - c'mon - who would think that a simple red econovan would turn into a fearless kick-arse Cybertronian warrior? He's not a flashy sports car or jet and I find that interesting and unique in itself.

I've had him on pre-order for months and I can't wait to have him by my MP-10's side at long last.

[TAAUBlaster]

In hand pics just posted up at TFW2005

http://news.tfw2005.com/2016/01/24/takaratomy-transformers-masterpiece-mp-27-ironhide-hand-final-product-images-308308

[MEEEGGGAAATTTRRROOONNN!!!]

Interesting... the pics came from a shop in Viet Nam called T3 Hobby Store (https://www.facebook.com/T3HobbyShop/posts/734312300039645).

Here're a couple comparison shots from their Facebook:

http://i.imgur.com/dCvaKrt.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/nZLPaWV.jpg

[janda the red]

In hand pics just posted up at TFW2005

http://news.tfw2005.com/2016/01/24/takaratomy-transformers-masterpiece-mp-27-ironhide-hand-final-product-images-308308

I think he looks awesome! :D

[Ultra Mackness]

I think he looks awesome! :D

100% agree!

[Trent]

I haven't been following this much so may have missed the discussion, but why is there a large grey square on his roof? Why is it not red like the rest of the vehicle mode??

[Kranix]

I think he looks great, hopefully ill see mine from PC in February.

[Akky82]

I haven't been following this much so may have missed the discussion, but why is there a large grey square on his roof? Why is it not red like the rest of the vehicle mode??

G1 toy accuracy.

Looks great btw, better than I thought, I'll most likely display in vehicle though. Ratchet looks better to me.

[Kranix]

I haven't been following this much so may have missed the discussion, but why is there a large grey square on his roof? Why is it not red like the rest of the vehicle mode??

The toy had a black sunroof, I cant recall if the toon version did too?

[MEEEGGGAAATTTRRROOONNN!!!]

I haven't been following this much so may have missed the discussion, but why is there a large grey square on his roof? Why is it not red like the rest of the vehicle mode??

It's toy accurate, but i'm not sure if it's cartoon accurate (still trying to find a pic):

http://i.imgur.com/9WuuJMK.jpg

[MEEEGGGAAATTTRRROOONNN!!!]

Best pic I could find for the moment (even though his alt mode is drawn funny):

http://i.imgur.com/jREKNLq.jpg

EDIT: Found the character model:

http://i.imgur.com/kkzU7OR.jpg

[kovert]

Do we know how much bigger the box will be compared to other MP cars?

[MEEEGGGAAATTTRRROOONNN!!!]

More in-hand pics, from a Weibo user via DaimChoc (https://www.facebook.com/DaimChocReports/posts/206277273056041).

[MEEEGGGAAATTTRRROOONNN!!!]

From a TFW (http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transformers-news-rumors/1046973-masterpiece-ironhide-new-images-351.html#post13292588) poster:

http://i.imgur.com/pZb7DXv.jpg

He's definitely a big boy!

[Megatran]

You don't get that from a beer.

[Ralph Wiggum]

Looks pretty damn good. Can't wait to have him in-hand

[MEEEGGGAAATTTRRROOONNN!!!]

You don't get that from a beer.

Well Ironhide does hold his energon better than the Decepticons:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eY0X-TalTQI

[GoktimusPrime]

No box pic? :confused:

[MEEEGGGAAATTTRRROOONNN!!!]

No box pic? :confused:

Link (https://www.facebook.com/T3HobbyShop/posts/734312300039645) already posted, but not the pics directly.

[drifand]

Mixed feelings, no point saying good or bad as I already bought him. I just hope he has brighter reds and he is better in transformation than tracks.

The sculpt wise he looks okay, is funny how I loved this over ratchet until this stage I now like ratchet more.

[MEEEGGGAAATTTRRROOONNN!!!]

Looking over the Weibo pics (https://www.facebook.com/DaimChocReports/posts/206277273056041), I just noticed that the owner removed the hip flaps on some of the shots:

http://i.imgur.com/V2T5zjf.jpg

[Smint]

Mixed feelings, no point saying good or bad as I already bought him. I just hope he has brighter reds and he is better in transformation than tracks.

The sculpt wise he looks okay, is funny how I loved this over ratchet until this stage I now like ratchet more.

White hides the details better so yeah i like ratchet better too.

Rocket pack is cute. Articulation looks good.

The photo with the side skirts removed does wonders for the proportions. No idea if it's technically possible but i think TT should have thought of something to shift the side skirts to the back.

[ampoldj]

all I can say is im happy he is right on schedule for a new mold. cheers to Takara Tomy :D

[Trent]

In hand pics are looking pretty good. Like others I'm more keen for Ratchet but Ironhide has me looking forward to receiving him :)

[Starscream77]

Like it, want it, getting it

[leej84]

a lot of ppl are going to be removing those hip flaps i think, it looks so much better without them

[Sinnertwin]

Figure looks good, despite looking like an out of shape Roman soldier.

[Akky82]

a lot of ppl are going to be removing those hip flaps i think, it looks so much better without them

Yep, this makes me happy to display in robot mode, negating my earlier comment (edit. Which i just realised i said id display in robot when i meant vehicle).

Thing is I realised this morning I hadnt actually preordered anywhere... d'oh

[Pig's_A_King]

My Mrs messaged the guy in Vietnam who has been posting pics.. He would like 2500000 Vietnamese dong for one... So about $157 Aud before postage... I wanted to get one abit early... But not at like $200 including postage

[MEEEGGGAAATTTRRROOONNN!!!]

Few more in-hand pics via DaimChoc (https://www.facebook.com/DaimChocReports/posts/206354193048349):

http://i.imgur.com/luiQeMg.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/B5spngV.jpg


Thing is I realised this morning I hadnt actually preordered anywhere... d'oh

http://i.imgur.com/gRmh3Ji.jpg

[drifand]

I assume hlj will have some when release.

I think ratchets blue glass looks better because he is white.

Now to readjust my display to make space for him

[MEEEGGGAAATTTRRROOONNN!!!]

More (https://www.facebook.com/DaimChocReports/posts/206584953025273) in-hand photos (via DaimChoc).

[GoktimusPrime]

Looks fantastic!

It really looks like TakaraTOMY have done a commendable job given the unenviable task of engineering a reality-defying show-accurate G1 Ironhide toy (within the confines of the tight deadlines and relatively restricted budget of a mass-produced figure). If this toy turns out to be half as good as it looks in photos, I'll be one happy chappy. :D

[canofwhoopass_87]

Well damn, wasn't gonna buy this but those pictures have me sold!

He looks a lot bigger than I originally thought too. Either that or old mate has really small hands in those pics

[Bladestorm]

He looks amazing!

I'm counting down the days! Really hoping HK gets it on the actual date so I can have him in hand before Chinese New Year!
I've pre-ordered 2 and now I can't decide if I will keep both to display him in both modes.... argh... decisions, decisions!!

[Megatran]

I've never noticed it before but MP Ironhide's butt looks wheelie round. That said, there's a fantastic array of accessories.

[GoktimusPrime]

I've never noticed it before but MP Ironhide's butt looks wheelie round. That said, there's a fantastic array of accessories.
Ironhide's gonna get tyred of all the butt jokes real quick. Better tread carefully.

[CoRDS]

there is something i find off with this figure, but i cant quite work out what it is.

[drifand]

there is something i find off with this figure, but i cant quite work out what it is.

Other than the fact that the guy took pictures inside his car instead of being at home the sunlight may have affected what we want to see.

IMO his picture taken just made the plastic looks more plastic as the light has shined into it. The silver doesn't look silver because the sunlight has affected the colours and hence why it looks odd.

I don't know but I am wanting to see ironhide red in person as the pictures are not reflecting well.

[djanscak]

there is something i find off with this figure, but i cant quite work out what it is.

I'm really looking forward to Ironhide but I agree something looks a bit off. For me, the pics is this post captures it for me: http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transformers-news-rumors/1046973-masterpiece-ironhide-new-images-357.html#post13293215

It's as if the figure used to be be an elite athlete but has let himself go around the middle and grown saggy manboobs.

Still can't wait for mine to show up!

[drifand]

I'm really looking forward to Ironhide but I agree something looks a bit off. For me, the pics is this post captures it for me: http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transformers-news-rumors/1046973-masterpiece-ironhide-new-images-357.html#post13293215

It's as if the figure used to be be an elite athlete but has let himself go around the middle and grown saggy manboobs.

Still can't wait for mine to show up!

That is a photoshop pic according to the post.

[djanscak]

That is a photoshop pic according to the post.

Yep, I understand that. The one on the left is the actual toy, which looks a bit funny, and the one on the right is a photoshop mod which improves the proportions of the robot mode. This highlights what looks odd about the figure we're getting.

[GoktimusPrime]

I'm really looking forward to Ironhide but I agree something looks a bit off. For me, the pics is this post captures it for me: http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transformers-news-rumors/1046973-masterpiece-ironhide-new-images-357.html#post13293215

It's as if the figure used to be be an elite athlete but has let himself go around the middle and grown saggy manboobs.

Still can't wait for mine to show up!
Ironhide's proportions varied throughout the G1 cartoon (which is hardly renowned for its consistency :p). But overall, I think that MP Ironhide's proportions are pretty close to the average proportion of G1 cartoon Ironhide. In the diagram below I've used yellow lines to indicate the width of the shoulders in proportion to the hips, the blue lines indicate how much of his chest protrudes from the shoulder/hip line, and the green line is the nipple line (i.e. where the nipples would be if Ironhide were a human male (http://usercontent2.hubimg.com/976310_f520.jpg)).
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y227/goktimusprime/Transformers/mp_ironhide_proportion_zpsxuwgeisg.jpg

I've deliberately disregarded the vehicle hip kibble, cos here's the thing... G1 cartoon Ironhide carries zero vehicle kibble in robot mode aside from the front section of the vehicle. Everything else magically disappears into thin air when he transforms. The toy cannot do this. Try as it may, it simply cannot defy the laws of reality. So there are going to invariably be compromises made; i.e. the toy designers have to put all those vehicle parts somewhere in robot mode! So yeah, there's going to be some shellforming. Let's compare this with previous incarnations...
G1 Ironhide (http://toys.tfw2005.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2007/10/transformers-g1-0019_1191456918.jpg) Carries all four wheels on the arms and legs and parts of the rear bumper form the toes. Part of the lower panels form his thunder-thighs. The rest of the vehicle becomes his battle platform. (I'm not going to criticise this toy for not looking like the show since it was created long before the cartoon was)
G2 Gobot Ironhide (http://tfwiki.net/mediawiki/images2/thumb/f/fe/G2Gobot_Ironhide.jpg/300px-G2Gobot_Ironhide.jpg) Uuhhh...
G2 Power Master Ironhide (http://tfwiki.net/mediawiki/images2/2/2b/G2-toy_IronhidePM.jpg) About as incredibly crap as all the other G2 Power Masters... also looks nothing like Ironhide
Beast Wars Ironhide (http://tfwiki.net/mediawiki/images2/0/0a/Ironhide-bw-magnaboss-toy.jpg) Again, no real resemblance to the original (other than the red homage; and this toy was later retconned as being the same character as G1 Ironhide anyway)
Timelines Ironhide (http://tfwiki.net/mediawiki/images2/d/de/TimelinesIronhide_toy.jpg) Opportunistically redecoed from Energon Tow-Line, about 70% of the vehicle becomes the battle platform. Also does not attempt to accurately mimic G1 Ironhide (other than the new head; any other resemblance is coincidental)
Universe/Henkei Ironhide (http://tfwiki.net/mediawiki/images2/3/34/Universe_2008_Ironhide_Toy.jpg) A pretty good effort for a Deluxe figure. Vehicle suffers from having panel lines everywhere because this toy absorbs the entire vehicle mode into the robot (there's no detachable platform)! Also, the vehicle mode is an SUV and not a van. But all things considered, this is still a pretty remarkable toy. :)
MP Ironhide (http://tfwiki.net/mediawiki/images2/2/26/MP27-Ironhide.jpg) IMO this is a pretty darn good effort in attempting to make a show-accurate G1 Ironhide. The most accurate toy we've had to date. And remember that the transformation is meant to be intuitive and fun. Nobody likes an MP Megatron or BT Wheeljack/Grimlock level of transformation that's more frustrating than fun, and you're more likely to just transform it a few times and relegate it as a display piece. :(

TakaraTOMY toy designers engineers. Not gods. ;)

[MEEEGGGAAATTTRRROOONNN!!!]

I'm really looking forward to Ironhide but I agree something looks a bit off. For me, the pics is this post captures it for me: http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transformers-news-rumors/1046973-masterpiece-ironhide-new-images-357.html#post13293215

It's as if the figure used to be be an elite athlete but has let himself go around the middle and grown saggy manboobs.

Still can't wait for mine to show up!

Thing is, if you want the bot mode of Ironhide to look like the one on the right, then you'll likely end up with an alt mode that looks something like this:

http://i.imgur.com/jREKNLq.jpg

And that's just a bit too off, as he ends up looking like a Winnebago rather than a van.

[MEEEGGGAAATTTRRROOONNN!!!]

Ha ha! Every time I look at this pic, it reminds me of Eddie Murphy from Trading Places:

http://i.imgur.com/uAudTGL.jpg

Here's the scene in case you don't know what the hell i'm on about!:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DKtjBqJ4NxA

[ampoldj]

For the coin collectors coin design has been out

http://news.tfw2005.com/2016/01/26/transformers-mp-27-masterpiece-ironhide-collector-coin-images-308387

[GoktimusPrime]

It'd be cool if the flipside of that coin had a toy-accurate head. Then you could heads or heads. :p

[Jazzman]

There's always going to be something to complain about, but the good certainly outweighs the bad. My two cents... face/head looks a bit thin, I guess :confused:

[MEEEGGGAAATTTRRROOONNN!!!]

More pics (https://www.facebook.com/DaimChocReports/posts/207285039621931) are coming in (via DaimChoc).

One of the more interesting ones from the gallery:

http://i.imgur.com/PNQXblh.jpg

[MayzaPrime]

More pics (https://www.facebook.com/DaimChocReports/posts/207285039621931) are coming in (via DaimChoc).

One of the more interesting ones from the gallery:

http://i.imgur.com/PNQXblh.jpg

Now we need to replicate Ironhide's flying kick into Soundwave from episode 1 aboard the ark :D

[DaptoDog]

There's always going to be something to complain about, but the good certainly outweighs the bad. My two cents... face/head looks a bit thin, I guess :confused:

Agreed on the thin head. Definitely not the best looking Masterpiece figure but still a good addition to the ranks.

[Megatran]

Now we need to replicate Ironhide's flying kick into Soundwave from episode 1 aboard the ark :D
Or in the animated movie scene when Megatron stood over a defenceless Ironhide and finished him off. :(

[Nevac]

Saw this linked on facebook they've really gone all out on this guy
http://tfnd.net/xf/index.php?threads%2Ftakaratomy-masterpiece-mp-27-ironhide.36619%2F

[UltraMarginal]

Saw this linked on facebook they've really gone all out on this guy
http://tfnd.net/xf/index.php?threads%2Ftakaratomy-masterpiece-mp-27-ironhide.36619%2F

there's almost too much information there. I'm just waiting for him to turn up. :D

I think the vehicle mode looks perfect and I'm overall very impressed with what I've seen of the bot mode so far. I love that there are so many features of the robot, allowing for many scenes from the show to be re-enacted.

[Smint]

Unpainted plastic is a bummer. But im loving the amount of accessories they've given him. Good articulation + plenty of accessories. That should be part of the MP formula imo.

Also this is hilarious as was the trading places reference megatroon mentioned...lol
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-oipGZiw4Rqs/VqeQauzDZ8I/AAAAAAABFRc/4Zfr9SIn1RE/s1600/DSCF1268.JPG

[BigTransformerTrev]

That should be part of the MP formula imo.



What - Idiopathic Massive Osteolysis should be part of the Masterpiece formula? You think all Masterpieces should have a built in bone condition which would make them easier to break? :confused:

That's just fricken weird

[Smint]

No idea what you're on about but yeah articulation and accessories go hand in hand. Love showing off awesome poses using a variety of weapons and gear with my gundam models. TF's that can attain even half the level of articulation of a gundam model gets a big tick from me.

[Trent]

I'm the exact opposite. I'd rather they not bother with any accessories past the gun and put the budget into making the actual figure look as good as possible.

The accessories just get thrown in a draw for eternity anyway.

[Jazzman]

I'm the exact opposite. I'd rather they not bother with any accessories past the gun and put the budget into making the actual figure look as good as possible.

The accessories just get thrown in a draw for eternity anyway.

The Takara big-wigs are a sentimental lot, I guess... I kinda don't mind in the case of Ironhide though - all the accessories look VERY usable/displayable. :cool:

[drifand]

I only ask for painted and a nice gun for him, that all. Cannot be bothered with the rest.

[MEEEGGGAAATTTRRROOONNN!!!]

Instructions for removing the hip kibble (courtesy of Blacklai):

http://blacklai1979.blogspot.tw/2016/01/mp-27-little-modification-for-g1.html

[MEEEGGGAAATTTRRROOONNN!!!]

Also this is hilarious...

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-oipGZiw4Rqs/VqeQauzDZ8I/AAAAAAABFRc/4Zfr9SIn1RE/s1600/DSCF1268.JPG

That is just awesome! It's like a cross between gerwalk mode and the Gobots' Baron Von Joy:

http://i.imgur.com/cgUVUlk.jpg

Best Masterpiece EVER!!!!! :D

[Borgeman]

Instructions for removing the hip kibble (courtesy of Blacklai):

http://blacklai1979.blogspot.tw/2016/01/mp-27-little-modification-for-g1.html

Huh, well if the hip kibble was designed to fold upwards, like in the above pics, that would have been much better, because it gives his lower torso a bit of chunk and his chest doesn't look as dangling out in front.

http://imgur.com/nEhtEEthttp://i.imgur.com/nEhtEEt.jpg?1

http://imgur.com/nEhtEEt

[doublespy]

They're screwed on and not designed to rotate.

I personally don't mind the kibble but it's till nice to know there's options.

[ampoldj]

just a couple of days more before its release and some asian retail are starting to have them IN STOCK

[canofwhoopass_87]

Looks much better with the hip kibble flipped upward. Gives him an upper body that looks "fuller" IMO.

But with the modification can it still transform into vehicle mode or is it a matter of having to remove the hip kibble again?

[Borgeman]

They're screwed on and not designed to rotate.

I personally don't mind the kibble but it's till nice to know there's options.

Ah yes, i just saw the wheels are hinged to flip away. Still think there's an avenue to have both kibble rotation and wheel flip away, but ah well, it doesn't look hideous.

[MEEEGGGAAATTTRRROOONNN!!!]

Nice! He's seeker height:

http://i.imgur.com/o9YE5UR.jpg

[Megatran]

^ Is Soundwave the best man? :p

[MEEEGGGAAATTTRRROOONNN!!!]

^ Is Soundwave the best man? :p

I think Soundwave is the minister who is announcing:

"If anyone objects to this marriage, let them speak now or forever hold their peace..."

Then Tracks gatecrashes and declares his undying love for Thundercracker...

At least that's the script rumour I heard for TF5.

[MEEEGGGAAATTTRRROOONNN!!!]

Some really nice HQ photos (https://www.facebook.com/DaimChocReports/posts/208226209527814) from Uranusdd (via DaimChoc).

[BigTransformerTrev]

Showed up in my PW at HLJ last night - now to resist having him shipped until my other orders come in :)

[Blastwave]

That is just awesome! It's like a cross between gerwalk mode and the Gobots' Baron Von Joy:

http://i.imgur.com/cgUVUlk.jpg

Best Masterpiece EVER!!!!! :D

Damn, I loved that figure when I was a kid!

[CoRDS]

i just got my payment request from chimungmung :)

[Jazzman]

The RK newsletter says available now... website says shipping on the 30th... When are PC shipping?

[MEEEGGGAAATTTRRROOONNN!!!]

We've got a review now!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0mwEh0MVrs

[z3r03d]

good lord! Ironhide looks wicked!

cant wait to get mine!!


We've got a review now!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0mwEh0MVrs

[drifand]

The RK newsletter says available now... website says shipping on the 30th... When are PC shipping?

PC has fist and second orders so some people had to wait

[GoktimusPrime]

How are these reviewers getting their toys? Do TakaraTOMY send out exclusive early samples to them (similar to how film reviewers get to attend special early screenings)? :confused:

...and how can I get this job? :p

[Trent]

How are these reviewers getting their toys? Do TakaraTOMY send out exclusive early samples to them (similar to how film reviewers get to attend special early screenings)? :confused:

...and how can I get this job? :p

They live in Asia and either pick up from store or pay obscene amounts for stupidly fast postage. Gotta get them YouTube hits!!!

[Bladestorm]

I got my Ironhide this afternoon. Here are a few iPhone photos and my initial thoughts.

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1673/24587568412_3404443402.jpg

Man - I know I am probably biased since Ironhide is my 2nd all time favourite character but he is SO MUCH FUN!
He looks amazing in vehicle mode. The paint job is perfect. The wheels are plastic-y but I can live with that. I personally love the blue tint windows.

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1709/24409808950_e214bf3423.jpg
https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1637/24409816330_c8f31f6ef1.jpg
https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1654/24077181224_254e096a99.jpg

Transformation is actually very clever however on my figure the feet were stuck together so tight I ended up reluctantly having to use a screwdriver to carefully pry them open.
https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1445/24705355005_b31b33120f.jpg

Despite my nervousness because of the feet being 'stuck' I really LOVE how they've put the transformation together for Ironhide because it makes full use of cavities and part manipulation to create the robot mode.
It's one of those figures where I feel truly satisfied by the transformation; aside from the hip panels everything has a neat place to move to go from van to bot. In my opinion there isn't much in the way of kibble and no backpack shell or anything like that.

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1488/24409815320_1b5b04d103.jpg
https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1627/24611852911_07ab36e07d.jpg

The sled it cool and there are so many little bits to configure I still haven't decided what I'm going to do for his display pose (I'm tempted to use the jetpack and have him launching off the ground). I'm still working my way through all the bits he comes with...

The coin is also very nice.
https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1683/24587578402_4f19e8ef28.jpg

The only thing they could do to make him even more impressive for me would be to give him Peter Cullen's Ironhide voice. ;)

[leej84]

nice!! cant wait to get mine

[Trent]

I got my Ironhide this afternoon. Here are a few iPhone photos and my initial thoughts.

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1673/24587568412_3404443402.jpg

Man - I know I am probably biased since Ironhide is my 2nd all time favourite character but he is SO MUCH FUN!
He looks amazing in vehicle mode. The paint job is perfect. The wheels are plastic-y but I can live with that. I personally love the blue tint windows.

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1709/24409808950_e214bf3423.jpg
https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1637/24409816330_c8f31f6ef1.jpg
https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1654/24077181224_254e096a99.jpg

Transformation is actually very clever however on my figure the feet were stuck together so tight I ended up reluctantly having to use a screwdriver to carefully pry them open.
https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1445/24705355005_b31b33120f.jpg

Despite my nervousness because of the feet being 'stuck' I really LOVE how they've put the transformation together for Ironhide because it makes full use of cavities and part manipulation to create the robot mode.
It's one of those figures where I feel truly satisfied by the transformation; aside from the hip panels everything has a neat place to move to go from van to bot. In my opinion there isn't much in the way of kibble and no backpack shell or anything like that.

https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1488/24409815320_1b5b04d103.jpg
https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1627/24611852911_07ab36e07d.jpg

The sled it cool and there are so many little bits to configure I still haven't decided what I'm going to do for his display pose (I'm tempted to use the jetpack and have him launching off the ground). I'm still working my way through all the bits he comes with...

The coin is also very nice.
https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1683/24587578402_4f19e8ef28.jpg

The only thing they could do to make him even more impressive for me would be to give him Peter Cullen's Ironhide voice. ;)

Thanks for the write up! Makes me even more keen for mine now :)

[drifand]

Pictures look way more promising than the first few on hand pics.

Thanks for the write up.

[ampoldj]

We've got a review now!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0mwEh0MVrs

The red plastic looks better than Road Rage...thankfully :p

[drifand]

The red plastic looks better than Road Rage...thankfully :p

+1

Exactly, my thoughts.

[z3r03d]

+1


nice!! cant wait to get mine

[Ralph Wiggum]

I can't wait to have him in my hot little hands either...hopefully he arrives soon to our fellow forumers for distribution ;)

[Tober]

Modification piece to transform the hip flaps. Pics by by hemillx.

http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj230/AUST_Tober/12615414_209416799408755_330215687738111709_o_zpsk xkkv4i0.jpg (http://s273.photobucket.com/user/AUST_Tober/media/12615414_209416799408755_330215687738111709_o_zpsk xkkv4i0.jpg.html)

http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj230/AUST_Tober/12622020_209416802742088_475849134902584127_o_zpst mmlcyfh.jpg (http://s273.photobucket.com/user/AUST_Tober/media/12622020_209416802742088_475849134902584127_o_zpst mmlcyfh.jpg.html)

http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj230/AUST_Tober/12633502_209416806075421_288066076149132018_o_zps8 fba4xmm.jpg (http://s273.photobucket.com/user/AUST_Tober/media/12633502_209416806075421_288066076149132018_o_zps8 fba4xmm.jpg.html)

[Trent]

Modification piece to transform the hip flaps. Pics by by hemillx.

http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj230/AUST_Tober/12615414_209416799408755_330215687738111709_o_zpsk xkkv4i0.jpg (http://s273.photobucket.com/user/AUST_Tober/media/12615414_209416799408755_330215687738111709_o_zpsk xkkv4i0.jpg.html)

http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj230/AUST_Tober/12622020_209416802742088_475849134902584127_o_zpst mmlcyfh.jpg (http://s273.photobucket.com/user/AUST_Tober/media/12622020_209416802742088_475849134902584127_o_zpst mmlcyfh.jpg.html)

http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj230/AUST_Tober/12633502_209416806075421_288066076149132018_o_zps8 fba4xmm.jpg (http://s273.photobucket.com/user/AUST_Tober/media/12633502_209416806075421_288066076149132018_o_zps8 fba4xmm.jpg.html)

From what I was just read on Facebook that is some sort of mod that most likely inhibits transformation.

[Tober]

Yep, uses a custom swing arm. Dunno about it affecting the transformation or articulation.

[MEEEGGGAAATTTRRROOONNN!!!]

Detailed instructions for the mod can be found here (http://tieba.baidu.com/p/4332578414).

Disassembly and cutting up required!


Modification piece to transform the hip flaps. Pics by by hemillx.

http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj230/AUST_Tober/12615414_209416799408755_330215687738111709_o_zpsk xkkv4i0.jpg (http://s273.photobucket.com/user/AUST_Tober/media/12615414_209416799408755_330215687738111709_o_zpsk xkkv4i0.jpg.html)

[Ralph Wiggum]

There's only one pose I'm hoping he can pull and that's:

http://animediet.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/ironhide_facepalm-569x431.jpg

[Raider]

Yeah no way I'm doing that to my MP haha. On a side note, just got a shipping notification from PC. Yay :D

[MEEEGGGAAATTTRRROOONNN!!!]

Interesting discussion (http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transformers-news-rumors/1046973-masterpiece-ironhide-new-images-460.html#post13321776) over at TFW about asymmetrical pistol grips and a warning about someone already breaking off Ironhide's thumb.

[MEEEGGGAAATTTRRROOONNN!!!]

Something funny from Planet Iacon (https://www.facebook.com/Planetiacon.stfu/photos/a.193516854047596.45210.190726147660000/1019239008142039/?type=3&theater) -- 'toon Ironhide with hip kibble!:

http://s13.postimg.org/6ue6yxzmf/12718306_1019239008142039_8915960962414893638_n.jp g

[GoktimusPrime]

^That is AWESOME. :D

[philby]

nice haha!

[Trent]

For those that don't realize, that hip kibble is a photoshop and not actually how Ironhide appeared in that episode.

[nofacej]

Detailed instructions for the mod can be found here (http://tieba.baidu.com/p/4332578414).

Disassembly and cutting up required!

What you really want is the ability to slide them up vertically to fill in the gap.
That mod just makes it look like the entire cab is sitting on his chest which is not flattering.

[MEEEGGGAAATTTRRROOONNN!!!]

For those that don't realize, that hip kibble is a photoshop and not actually how Ironhide appeared in that episode.

Damn you internet! How could you lie!!!!!!


What you really want is the ability to slide them up vertically to fill in the gap.
That mod just makes it look like the entire cab is sitting on his chest which is not flattering.

Yeah, I don't like that mod either! Interestingly, in the initial design sketch, TT did have something filling in that gap:

http://s5.postimg.org/qtxev94iv/Ironhide40.jpg

[GoktimusPrime]

Damn you internet! How could you lie!!!!!!
No! The internet is pure truth! :p

[MEEEGGGAAATTTRRROOONNN!!!]

No! The internet is pure truth! :p

http://s13.postimg.org/t4pbv1s47/latest_cb_20130515151018.pnghttp://s13.postimg.org/h1k07hh1z/b38c681fa02bed6e418f8b026f11414b.jpg

[Kranix]

I got my MP Ironhide from PC last week (I was a late preorder) and just opened him. Unfortunately he came with 1/4 black, 3/4 kinda chrome front bumper bar straight out of the box. Is that a common issue with this figure?

[Jazzman]

I got my MP Ironhide from PC last week (I was a late preorder) and just opened him. Unfortunately he came with 1/4 black, 3/4 kinda chrome front bumper bar straight out of the box. Is that a common issue with this figure?

The chrome wasn't perfect on mine, but nothing like that :eek:

[MEEEGGGAAATTTRRROOONNN!!!]

I got my MP Ironhide from PC last week (I was a late preorder) and just opened him. Unfortunately he came with 1/4 black, 3/4 kinda chrome front bumper bar straight out of the box. Is that a common issue with this figure?

That's really bad! Most people seem to be getting chrome rub after handling, and maybe a spot missing out of the box, but nowhere near that bad!

[MayzaPrime]

I got my MP Ironhide from PC last week (I was a late preorder) and just opened him. Unfortunately he came with 1/4 black, 3/4 kinda chrome front bumper bar straight out of the box. Is that a common issue with this figure?

Send a private message (via FB or Twitter) to PC they are pretty and will sort you out.

[drifand]

That's really bad! Most people seem to be getting chrome rub after handling, and maybe a spot missing out of the box, but nowhere near that bad!

Yeah I got a bit of a rub off . I am thinking is no point to get it replaced as is QC, I would repaint it in the end.

[griffin]

The "chrome" on the exhausts on my MP Hotrod have already rubbed off too, so whatever new method is that they are using for these latest Masterpiece toys, it isn't staying on the plastic, even with just minimal handling. :(

[drifand]

The "chrome" on the exhausts on my MP Hotrod have already rubbed off too, so whatever new method is that they are using for these latest Masterpiece toys, it isn't staying on the plastic, even with just minimal handling. :(

not sure if we can protect this by using a clear coat over it?

[Jazzman]

not sure if we can protect this by using a clear coat over it?

Nothing like a touch of nail polish...

[Kranix]

Send a private message (via FB or Twitter) to PC they are pretty and will sort you out.

Thanks for the response, I've not done this before but am considering it.

[MrKFD]

I got my MP Ironhide from PC last week (I was a late preorder) and just opened him. Unfortunately he came with 1/4 black, 3/4 kinda chrome front bumper bar straight out of the box. Is that a common issue with this figure?

Now I'm worried as I should be getting my pre-order next week.

[MEEEGGGAAATTTRRROOONNN!!!]

Interesting upgrade kit from newcomer Transfusion (http://www.toydojo.com/transfusion-mp-27-ironhide-perfection-upgrade-kit/), although not sure about that duckface (and the price -- US$40):

http://i.imgur.com/uAEicHq.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/RQtCvH4.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/xLQNPok.jpg

Looks similar (but not as good) as this mod (http://tieba.baidu.com/p/4332578414).

[drifand]

Is a no for me. I take the current mp as it is. Side panels didnt bother me much. and that face doesn't do it for me, like you said "duck"

[Bladestorm]

I'm happy with old Ironhide just the way he is.
That face isn't any improvement over what he already has. Like other say the figure is so good the side panels don't bother me so I see no point to upgrade what I think is one of the best MP figures out there.

[Sinnertwin]

Save yourselves the $4o USD + freight and just take the hip skirts off, if you're inclined to do so

[Megatran]

Save yourselves the $4o USD + freight and just take the hip skirts off, if you're inclined to do so
Try and keep it G rated.
:p

[doublespy]

I find that head hilarious and somehow reminds me of Jimmy Page doing the duck face.....

[MEEEGGGAAATTTRRROOONNN!!!]

LOOOL!: (https://www.facebook.com/TFPrototype/photos/p.1138136219554531/1138136219554531/?type=3&theater)

http://i.imgur.com/w4bezsF.jpg

[Ralph Wiggum]

https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/e5/20/9c/e5209c1b2c4e6464be52cc24a7695e6a.jpg

[BruiseLee]

Now every time I hear "but Prime" in my head I see the duck lipped pout...

[philby]

I think Premium Collectables has it up for pre-order. I'm not sure I will bother, I mean it would be nice I suppose but I don't mind it too much. I am also thinking I would have to watch a few videos first. If they didn't make it like that initially wouldn't there be a good reason?

[MEEEGGGAAATTTRRROOONNN!!!]

I think Premium Collectables has it up for pre-order.

Yeah, AU$45 (http://www.premiumcollectables.com.au/products/tfs-01-upgrade-kit) -- although you get a fiver off if you purchased Ironhide from them. Still, it's nearly half the price of the figure!

[VGMStudios]

Ya it looks good (sans head) but not $40 good. Maybe if it were $20?

[MEEEGGGAAATTTRRROOONNN!!!]

Looks like Ironhide is getting a reissue (https://www.facebook.com/TransformersAsia/photos/a.280689052030683.49597.175966015836321/807215999377983/?type=3&theater) due for for late September, and in lieu of an Asia edition coin, he'll be getting a diecast drill accessory:

http://i.imgur.com/RuJw3ZQ.jpg

Preorder already up at Robot Kingdom (http://www.robotkingdom.com/tftrmp27rerun.html), and others no doubt due to follow.

[Ralph Wiggum]

/scratches head

Ironhide still readily available, yet there is a number of figures which are just dying for a reissue. Am I missing something here?

[prjkt]

/scratches head

Ironhide still readily available, yet there is a number of figures which are just dying for a reissue. Am I missing something here?

Tooling/moulds are still hot and fresh

[MEEEGGGAAATTTRRROOONNN!!!]

So which way will the shoulders be assembled? :p

[drifand]

/scratches head

Ironhide still readily available, yet there is a number of figures which are just dying for a reissue. Am I missing something here?

"hey what are we going to do with all these excess paint as we got more than enough for Inferno?" >Lets reissue Ironhide. :p