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12th March 2015, 10:18 PM
griffin

Quote:

Originally Posted by loophole

The only thing I don't like is those lines coming from his eyes much like CW Dragstrip

That was my first thought as well... and I wonder why it was deemed necessary.

Still... the toy is very sexy. The real Tracks would approve.
13th March 2015, 07:17 PM
zaneiken

Does anyone have any experience with cancelling an order with Nippon-Yasan?
I've decided to go with Premium Collectables instead.
13th March 2015, 07:30 PM
kurdt_the_goat

Quote:

Originally Posted by loophole

The only thing I don't like is those lines coming from his eyes much like CW Dragstrip

While they're definitely more pronounced than previous MP's, i think the lighting in the photo is probably highlighting them more than they will in person.

Perhaps they did this cause his face is red so the previous approach wasn't obvious enough? I think Bumblebee could have done with more defined lines than what he got, the angles are a bit lost with his face sculpt, so i'm ok with this change for now at least!
13th March 2015, 08:01 PM
Defcon

Quote:

Originally Posted by drifand

Is a bigger box just for a stand. This is where I wished they sold one without.

Is this an assumption? I think they would like to keep the box sizes consistent with other releases. It will increase the weight just a little, and the stand itself adds to the cost of the figure. I would personally rather not pay extra for a stand, but I think its a pretty cool addition to have for a flying car ;)
13th March 2015, 11:11 PM
drifand

Quote:

Originally Posted by Defcon

Is this an assumption? I think they would like to keep the box sizes consistent with other releases. It will increase the weight just a little, and the stand itself adds to the cost of the figure. I would personally rather not pay extra for a stand, but I think its a pretty cool addition to have for a flying car ;)

It is a bigger box, they won't be charging 2,500 yen as opposed to normal 500-700 yen for shipping. Is obvious.
14th March 2015, 10:50 AM
Megatran

Are there any pics showing MP Tracks in bot mode standing alongside other MP Autobot cars? Would like to see how tall he stands in comparison.

Should Tracks be taller than other Autobot cars (Prowl, Sideswipe) or similar height?
14th March 2015, 01:20 PM
Robzy

So damn sexy :D Can't wait to get him.
14th March 2015, 01:38 PM
drifand

Quote:

Originally Posted by Megatran

Are there any pics showing MP Tracks in bot mode standing alongside other MP Autobot cars? Would like to see how tall he stands in comparison.

Should Tracks be taller than other Autobot cars (Prowl, Sideswipe) or similar height?

Similar height. Bigger box doesn't mean bigger bot
17th March 2015, 08:14 PM
doublespy

It's been 3 days and the pre-order for Tracks is still open on amiami. This is a record for Masterpiece I think. amiami usually fill up their pre-orders within couple of hours.
18th March 2015, 01:34 AM
drifand

Quote:

Originally Posted by doublespy

It's been 3 days and the pre-order for Tracks is still open on amiami. This is a record for Masterpiece I think. amiami usually fill up their pre-orders within couple of hours.

Nah, they generally have heaps for mp now. They are no comparison to macross toys by Bandai sold out in5 secs.
18th March 2015, 10:56 PM
GoktimusPrime

I saw a 1970 Corvette Stingray in my daughter's school carpark today. <drool>
20th March 2015, 07:38 PM
koolkollectibleskhai

MP Tracks looking awesome!

http://i1329.photobucket.com/albums/...psdgwh2pzg.jpg
21st March 2015, 02:57 AM
griffin

The major Japanese sites have started taking preorders, and ToysRUs Japan has the date noted as September 28th (which might mean the 26th as TRU have a two day delay on the items for this month)... so another 6-month preorder/wait for a highly anticipated toy. :(
25th March 2015, 04:21 PM
Tober

http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/j...psb5dljwpp.jpg
25th March 2015, 08:15 PM
Jetfire in the sky

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Originally Posted by Tober

http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/j...psb5dljwpp.jpg

Man that is beautiful, black, red and yellow ones would be sooooooo nice.
25th March 2015, 11:26 PM
Mythirax

Wow! He is just beautiful :D:D:D
26th March 2015, 09:52 AM
drifand

Also most expensive car mp
26th March 2015, 10:17 AM
ampoldj

Really interested now to see the box...with that stand I reckon that it will be definitely a bigger box now than the other MP cars. Will require then to reaarange the boxes on display cabinet :eek:
26th March 2015, 10:35 AM
Tetsuwan Convoy

I assume that his Autobot symbol is on a flippable panel. That yellow background is nice for the robot mode, but messes up the roof of the car a bit.

Off to google
Oh, The protoype has a blank side.
Nice!
26th March 2015, 11:10 AM
FruitBuyer

Sheesh, I'd tempted to get Tracks if only for the stand.
26th March 2015, 11:56 AM
UltraMarginal

Quote:

Originally Posted by ampoldj

Really interested now to see the box...with that stand I reckon that it will be definitely a bigger box now than the other MP cars. Will require then to reaarange the boxes on display cabinet :eek:

First World problems ! ;)

I'm digging the little tail fins for flight mode, a very nice touch.
26th March 2015, 07:35 PM
Tober

http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/j...ps0rmmqhpx.jpg
26th March 2015, 08:51 PM
DELTAprime

Sigh... the flames are red and yellow not red and gold. First world problems hey.
27th March 2015, 01:25 AM
Hursticon

Hhhhhnnnnngggg!!! - Want! :eek::D *Grabby Hands*
27th March 2015, 11:53 AM
drifand

I pray they get the blue paint right as grey plastic is the easy part.
Wheeljack's white was a bit let down.
27th March 2015, 09:24 PM
MayzaPrime

Pre-ordered mine today :D

Along with MP18B Bluestreak, I also bought MP24 Star Sabre. It was a fun day :D
28th March 2015, 01:31 AM
dsphatlite

Where do most people preorder from?
28th March 2015, 05:07 AM
drifand

Quote:

Originally Posted by dsphatlite

Where do most people preorder from?

From their regular sources as mentioned in this thread. Pick one.
Hlj, amiami, hobby search , Nippon yasan , robot kingdom, premium collectables, tfi , anime export.

Not hard, but it will be if you don't order one and want one later.
28th March 2015, 11:09 PM
GoktimusPrime

Not the end of the world if you don't pre-order, as Hasbro AU is planning on releasing this toy locally. :)
28th March 2015, 11:30 PM
5FDP

Quote:

Originally Posted by GoktimusPrime

Not the end of the world if you don't pre-order, as Hasbro AU is planning on releasing this toy locally. :)

That's what I am counting on. Would have given the wife a heart attack if I pre-ordered both Tracks and Bluestreak with the conversion rate we have ATM.
29th March 2015, 12:07 AM
drifand

Quote:

Originally Posted by GoktimusPrime

Not the end of the world if you don't pre-order, as Hasbro AU is planning on releasing this toy locally. :)

This will be interesting as the jp price is quite high this time and I be surprised if TRU stays at $99.00 Mark.

Saying that though, finding one local may be harder than not preorder one now imo
29th March 2015, 01:06 PM
GoktimusPrime

Quote:

Originally Posted by drifand

This will be interesting as the jp price is quite high this time and I be surprised if TRU stays at $99.00 Mark.

Even if it remained the same, it would mean that the gap between the Japanese and Australian full RRPs would become smaller; even less so when factoring in the cost of shipping. And remember that buying local offers more convenient options for exchange/refund if there are any issues. :)

Quote:

Originally Posted by drifand

Saying that though, finding one local may be harder than not preorder one now imo

I've managed to find all of the imported JP MPs at TRUs; although admittedly not at every TRU that I've been to. But remember that even if you cannot find the toy at your local TRU, you can contact TRU head office and ask them to source one for you.
29th March 2015, 01:57 PM
dirge

Damn. I've preordered two & thinking I might have to nab a third. One of my favourite characters & just looks to be done perfectly!
29th March 2015, 11:05 PM
drifand

Quote:

Originally Posted by dirge

Damn. I've preordered two & thinking I might have to nab a third. One of my favourite characters & just looks to be done perfectly!

If you bought three from premium collectables, you get free shipping and at $69.90 each
16th April 2015, 09:09 AM
Tetsuwan Convoy

Amazon informed me there has been a delay. Tracks has been moved from the 27th of September to the 29th of September :eek:
16th April 2015, 09:42 AM
GoktimusPrime

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tetsuwan Convoy

Amazon informed me there has been a delay. Tracks has been moved from the 27th of September to the 29th of September :eek:

It'll probably be Halloween by the time it gets to me. :o :rolleyes:
16th April 2015, 01:37 PM
5FDP

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tetsuwan Convoy

Amazon informed me there has been a delay. Tracks has been moved from the 27th of September 2015 to the 29th of September 2016 :eek:

:eek: :p
8th May 2015, 05:57 PM
ampoldj

Quote:

Originally Posted by kurdt_the_goat

Closeup of the face from digitamin.
They also list the box size: W440�H290�D110mm compared to the other MP cars which are W210�H147�D70mm; that's considerably bigger.. the stand must be pretty big!

It looks like the box size they gave is from the united warriors line. It is even bigger than the usual large MP boxes.

http://takaratomymall.jp/shop/g/g4904810831686/
8th May 2015, 10:59 PM
GoktimusPrime

So they're going for Hasbro MP Car box size, then? ;) :p
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y22...psqbxkxgjh.jpg
9th May 2015, 10:19 AM
ampoldj

I believe TT can still package Tracks in the standard MP Car Box... They are Japanese in the first place :D:D:D

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