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News Credits: 1235 · by **LOST Cybertronian** » Wed Feb 19, 2014 12:27 am

Site sponsor Robotkingdom has posted on their Facebook page a couple images of the exclusive coin that comes with the Asian market version of MP-12G G2 Sideswipe. The package features a large G2 Autobot symbol while the coin itself is very similar to the MP-12 Sideswipe coin. The figure is soon to be released as Robotkingdom starts shipping February 22. Check out the images for yourself.

by **Deathsanras** » Wed Feb 19, 2014 2:51 am

I'm surprised how much the coins have become part of the Masterpiece collecting experience for me. I got one with MP9 but didn't get why I'd want it and just put it aside. But as more were released, at around MP12 I dug out all the others that I'd just tossed in a box and not looked at, and as more came out the coin is now part of what I expect or want to receive, just like the character card, even if the coin isn't a Takara thing. With a couple of figures, I got the coinless-Amazon exclusive then bought the coin separately so I could have the best of both worlds. I didn't realize MP10B had a coin at all since mine didn't come with one. So when I found out I was straight onto ebay to get one.
That said, it's a bit disappointing G2 Sideswipe's is so similar to the regular MP12. G2 wasn't subtle so it'd be nice if the coin was more loud and G2ish. Kind of understandable but still disappointing.

News Credits: 5749 · by **El Duque** » Wed Feb 19, 2014 10:00 pm

Site sponsor Robotkingdom has updated their Facebook page with some packaging shot of Takara Tomy's soon to be released Transformers Masterpiece MP-12G G2 Sideswipe. They also included a few additional shots of the Transformers Generations TG-30 Waspinator and TG-31 Rhinox. Enjoy the images mirrored below.

News Credits: 456 · by **Sabrblade** » Wed Feb 19, 2014 10:43 pm

Really liking how the toy is called "G-2" Ver. instead of "G2" Ver.

News Credits: 5749 · by **El Duque** » Thu Feb 20, 2014 11:29 am

Courtesy of Facebook user Oscar Fung we have some of our first in-hand images of Takara Tomy's Transformers Masterpiece MP-12G Lambor (Sideswipe) G-2 Version. This version of Sideswipe sports his appearance from the G2 Comic as drawn by Derek Yaniger including a newly molded face and weapons. Check out the images mirrored below:

News Credits: 241 · by **Jelze Bunnycat** » Thu Feb 20, 2014 11:35 am

Sabrblade wrote:Really liking how the toy is called "G-2" Ver. instead of "G2" Ver.

Even though Japan never got G2 Sideswipe in either form. :lol:

News Credits: 650 · by **ScottyP** » Thu Feb 20, 2014 11:46 am

I'm so torn on stickers vs. no stickers on this guy. I love how that black lambo looks, but the stickers will really make it faithful to the original.

Of course, maybe I'll just sticker it up and hold out hope for a MP Deep Cover. It'd be so easy for them to do!

by **necr0blivion** » Thu Feb 20, 2014 1:00 pm

That face sculpt is awesome!

News Credits: 372 · by **Cyberpath** » Fri Feb 21, 2014 2:28 am

And here's another new pic of MP-12G from Hasui, with sketches of the weapons and new face sculpt:

Edit: another one:

News Credits: 6188 · by **Va'al** » Fri Feb 21, 2014 6:02 am

Thanks to fellow Seibertron.com user Cyberpath, we have some more images of the upcoming G2 styled Masterpiece Sideswipe, featuring new weapons, headsculpt and paintjob - both courtesy of designer Shogo Hasui, who shows how he used the comics for his work! Check them out below.