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News Credits: 293 · by **shajaki** » Sat Dec 17, 2016 4:54 pm

itsReprotastic wrote:That reminds me..I need some Reprolabels.

Doesn't everything make you want to buy Reprolabels?

News Credits: 25 · by **Ironhidensh** » Sat Dec 17, 2016 5:11 pm

I defiantly need some rep labels. My 3rd party figures are a bit naked.

News Credits: 131 · by **no-one** » Sun Dec 18, 2016 8:56 pm

shajaki wrote:
itsReprotastic wrote:That reminds me..I need some Reprolabels.
Doesn't everything make you want to buy Reprolabels?

Ironhidensh wrote:I defiantly need some rep labels. My 3rd party figures are a bit naked.

Reprolabels are like picking a scab, in reverse...

News Credits: 41 · by **Cobotron** » Sun Dec 18, 2016 9:30 pm

caryontheprowl wrote:Reprolabels are like picking a scab, in reverse...

...

News Credits: 25 · by **Ironhidensh** » Fri Dec 23, 2016 9:30 am

Mailman delivered today.

Got this guy off of eBay on the 15th for 116 shipped. From Japan to my door in 1 week. Not too shabby.

Now to see how he compares to Ocular Max Backdraft. I'll be honest, the plastic tires are a massive knock against him.

News Credits: 293 · by **shajaki** » Fri Dec 23, 2016 3:33 pm

Ironhidensh wrote:Now to see how he compares to Ocular Max Backdraft. I'll be honest, the plastic tires are a massive knock against him.

Well don't keep us in suspense!

I'm done with rubber though. After the tires all cracked and fell off my RID Prime and Magnus, I hope I don't see rubber tires ever again [-(

News Credits: 25 · by **Ironhidensh** » Thu Dec 29, 2016 9:25 am

So, my thoughts on Inferno. We will, of course, start with a dashboard picture, because me.

Inferno, depending on personal taste, is a good looking figure. It is here that I should warn you that I am not a huge fan of the new direction that Takara is taking with trying to make Masterpiece figures look as cartoon accurate as possible. I didn't like Shockwave, and I don't really like the look of Inferno. Cartoon accurate is not what I want. I want the best possible mix of toy, cartoon, and realism that can be achieved. It is what they used to do, and what they need to do again. This will overshadow most of my feelings on this guy, but I will try and be objective. Moving on....

Inferno can look good with other figures. His lack of detail will stand out a bit, but he still works. Particularly if you have ratchet or ironhide by him to help smooth out the style transitions.

On the plus side, and this is a very large plus, he is very articulated. He can strike many a pose, and his joints are tight and solid enough to hold those poses.

He also comes with many accessories. In the first pic on the dash, you can see that he as a cartoonish grill, with a pearl coat like white plastic grill. He also comes with a chrome grill that looks more "realistic" giving Inferno more of a traditional feel. This is the grill I choose to use, though I do worry about rub off. Here are some pics.

Inferno also comes with a very unique accessory: a grill piece with clear plastic extensions that enable him to carry Red Alert (or any Lambo MP mold). You have to love the nod to the fans with this one.

Then of course, there is the much discussed "ladder magic". I don't think there is much more I can add to this conversation, so here is a simple pic. You can also see a handy dandy clip on point for his Rifle while in robot mode.

Tuck mode is okay. Nowhere near as good as some 3rd party models out there, but passable. I feel this is a bit of a step down from your standard Masterpiece alt mode, as it looks very much like the G1 toy without much updates.

Truck mode also offers 2 different options for weapon storage.

Of course, Inferno has plastic tires, instead of rubber. This alone, in my opinion, should disqualify him from a masterpiece title.

All in all, while a good figure, a nice update from the original G1, Inferno is not (in my opinion) a great Masterpiece. I sold my MMC Backdraft after reading so many good reviews about this guy, and now I have the regrets. Oh well, this figure will do. As for recommendations, is you are a Takara/Hasbro loyalist, go ahead and get this figure. If, however, you are like me, and want the best possible update and representation of a character, look at the other options that are out there.

News Credits: 131 · by **no-one** » Thu Dec 29, 2016 11:19 am

Great review and very informative. Sounds like you were very honest and fair. :APPLAUSE:

You hit everything I haven't like about the looks of this mold and will continue to skip unless there is a severe price drop. Thanks ;)^

I need to youtube the "ladder magic" though as I haven't been in the discussion and all I've heard is that is magic.

News Credits: 293 · by **shajaki** » Thu Dec 29, 2016 5:06 pm

Awesome write-up ;)^

Two things surprised me though:

Denshy wrote:Of course, Inferno has plastic tires, instead of rubber. This alone, in my opinion, should disqualify him from a masterpiece title.

I won't comment on my personal tastes of rubber tires as I've mentioned before and I know your views too, but this isn't a new trend for official MP's. So why so upset about him in particular?
And:

Denshy wrote:I sold my MMC Backdraft after reading so many good reviews about this guy, and now I have the regrets.

Why on earth did you sell Drafty?? With how much you liked him (and hw much you disliked this ones plain-ness) it shocks me to hear that you'd gamble like that. #-o

News Credits: 15 · by **galvatron00** » Thu Dec 29, 2016 9:58 pm

shajaki wrote:
itsReprotastic wrote:That reminds me..I need some Reprolabels.
Doesn't everything make you want to buy Reprolabels?

TWELVE DAYS LATER..

Yes, everything makes me want to order Reprolabels :lol:

DENSH! Great write up! Will it be news'd?!

News Credits: 15 · by **galvatron00** » Sun Jan 01, 2017 2:15 pm

HNY Densh!!

It looks like MakeToys Downbeat is on track for this month. Will he be showing up on your dashboard in the near future?!

News Credits: 25 · by **Ironhidensh** » Sun Jan 01, 2017 2:47 pm

Oh yes. Already preordered.

News Credits: 15 · by **galvatron00** » Sun Jan 01, 2017 5:31 pm

Ironhidensh wrote:Oh yes. Already preordered.

Dang it.. As much fun as I've been having with my current stuff, I'm feeling the 3PMP itch. Downbeat and Gundog may satisfy those itches!

News Credits: 131 · by **no-one** » Sun Jan 01, 2017 7:02 pm

itscramtastic wrote:
Ironhidensh wrote:Oh yes. Already preordered.
Dang it.. As much fun as I've been having with my current stuff, I'm feeling the 3PMP itch. Downbeat and Gundog may satisfy those itches!

Yeah that itch is starting to become a **** rash.

News Credits: 15 · by **galvatron00** » Tue Jan 03, 2017 10:10 am

carytheone wrote:
Scramjet wrote:
Ironhidensh wrote:Oh yes. Already preordered.
Dang it.. As much fun as I've been having with my current stuff, I'm feeling the 3PMP itch. Downbeat and Gundog may satisfy those itches!
Yeah that itch is starting to become a **** rash.

Agreed. I need to buy some ointment, in the form of less expensive Transformers :lol:

News Credits: 25 · by **Ironhidensh** » Tue Jan 03, 2017 4:39 pm

Feeling some love for the conflict of animals.

Damn, we need more updated beasties.

News Credits: 41 · by **Cobotron** » Tue Jan 03, 2017 5:04 pm

Get along lil donkeyrhino!

News Credits: 15 · by **galvatron00** » Thu Jan 05, 2017 9:23 am

So how is the MP of "Big Bot" treating ya? He does look spiffy in dem photos!

News Credits: 25 · by **Ironhidensh** » Sat Jan 07, 2017 9:07 pm

Well, Badcube released Lorry (MP Hoist), so I sold Speedbump and bought Lorry. He is on the boat headed this way.

In the meantime, MMC Ocular Max Terraegis arrived today to replace Speedbump. I'll try and get some pics tomorrow.

News Credits: 23 · by **Bumblebee21** » Sat Jan 07, 2017 10:37 pm

Ironhidensh wrote:Well, Badcube released Lorry (MP Hoist), so I sold Speedbump and bought Lorry. He is on the boat headed this way.

In the meantime, MMC Ocular Max Terraegis arrived today to replace Speedbump. I'll try and get some pics tomorrow.

how did you ell him so fast

News Credits: 25 · by **Ironhidensh** » Sun Jan 08, 2017 5:34 am

3rd party market is hot. They have passed Takara in terms of ability to make an awesome MP.

News Credits: 15 · by **galvatron00** » Mon Jan 09, 2017 12:51 pm

Ironhidensh wrote:Well, Badcube released Lorry (MP Hoist), so I sold Speedbump and bought Lorry. He is on the boat headed this way.

In the meantime, MMC Ocular Max Terraegis arrived today to replace Speedbump. I'll try and get some pics tomorrow.

I'm interested in your thoughts on MMC Terraegis in relation to BC Speedbump. For some reason I still don't want Sunsurge :lol:

I'm also kicking around Gundog over Willis..So many decisions..

News Credits: 25 · by **Ironhidensh** » Sun Jan 15, 2017 11:58 am

itscramtastic wrote:
Ironhidensh wrote:Well, Badcube released Lorry (MP Hoist), so I sold Speedbump and bought Lorry. He is on the boat headed this way.

In the meantime, MMC Ocular Max Terraegis arrived today to replace Speedbump. I'll try and get some pics tomorrow.
I'm interested in your thoughts on MMC Terraegis in relation to BC Speedbump. For some reason I still don't want Sunsurge I'm also kicking around Gundog over Willis..So many decisions..

Thoughts on Terrace are good. I'm waiting for Lorry to arrive before I do a review.