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Courtesy of Hasui_TF's Twitter feed, we have an image of Takara's MP-12T Tigertrack with its box. Check out the image mirrored below!

I'm digging Tigertrack.

There's definitely a special place on my shelf for all the black & yellow variant MPs:

-Black Prime
-Black Rodimus
-Sunstorm
-Tigertrack

Not to mention the inevitable Soundblaster repaint, which will probably come sooner rather than later given the rate of mold utilization we've been seeing since they decided to actually take the line seriously.

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I dig this but really hate MP figures that require you to stick the faction stickers on them. Wish it came with the Autobot logo already placed on the hood.

DevastaTTor wrote:I dig this but really hate MP figures that require you to stick the faction stickers on them. Wish it came with the Autobot logo already placed on the hood.

If the symbol were on the hood, the Diaclone appeal would be that much less, and, I suspect, so would sales prospects.

Look on the bright side - you may have to affix the logo yourself, but at least here we have the option of size. Lambor's logo, though conveniently placed, is HUGE in comparison.

megatronus wrote:

DevastaTTor wrote:I dig this but really hate MP figures that require you to stick the faction stickers on them. Wish it came with the Autobot logo already placed on the hood.

If the symbol were on the hood, the Diaclone appeal would be that much less, and, I suspect, so would sales prospects.

Look on the bright side - you may have to affix the logo yourself, but at least here we have the option of size. Lambor's logo, though conveniently placed, is HUGE in comparison.

Diaclone aside (which is why I want him ) I actually wonder if the complaints of Sideswipe's insignia being too big could be another reason for the included stickers, otherwise why not just include one, and not 2 different sized ones?

hinomars19 wrote:

megatronus wrote:

DevastaTTor wrote:I dig this but really hate MP figures that require you to stick the faction stickers on them. Wish it came with the Autobot logo already placed on the hood.

If the symbol were on the hood, the Diaclone appeal would be that much less, and, I suspect, so would sales prospects.

Look on the bright side - you may have to affix the logo yourself, but at least here we have the option of size. Lambor's logo, though conveniently placed, is HUGE in comparison.

Diaclone aside (which is why I want him ) I actually wonder if the complaints of Sideswipe's insignia being too big could be another reason for the included stickers, otherwise why not just include one, and not 2 different sized ones?

Some just like'em big?

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:

hinomars19 wrote:

megatronus wrote:

DevastaTTor wrote:I dig this but really hate MP figures that require you to stick the faction stickers on them. Wish it came with the Autobot logo already placed on the hood.

If the symbol were on the hood, the Diaclone appeal would be that much less, and, I suspect, so would sales prospects.

Look on the bright side - you may have to affix the logo yourself, but at least here we have the option of size. Lambor's logo, though conveniently placed, is HUGE in comparison.

Diaclone aside (which is why I want him ) I actually wonder if the complaints of Sideswipe's insignia being too big could be another reason for the included stickers, otherwise why not just include one, and not 2 different sized ones?

Some just like'em big?

And I'd be one of those people

Looking at him though...I can't help feel he has one problem Sideswipe also has. He just feels like he's missing detail up-top. Maybe if the area around the neck (which has some nice sculpted lines) was painted in a darker colour, he'd just pop more.

megatronus wrote:

DevastaTTor wrote:I dig this but really hate MP figures that require you to stick the faction stickers on them. Wish it came with the Autobot logo already placed on the hood.

If the symbol were on the hood, the Diaclone appeal would be that much less, and, I suspect, so would sales prospects.

Look on the bright side - you may have to affix the logo yourself, but at least here we have the option of size. Lambor's logo, though conveniently placed, is HUGE in comparison.

Yeah, I forgot about the Diaclone angle.

Black and white box? Kind of disappointing, unless there is a camera lighting thing going on and it's really yellow.

All the other repaints have had colorful printed boxes. Why suddenly change that?

Stormrider wrote:Black and white box? Kind of disappointing, unless there is a camera lighting thing going on and it's really yellow.

All the other repaints have had colorful printed boxes. Why suddenly change that?

I think it homages the box for the original G1 Tigertrack exclusive figure in some way. Somebody else here can probably explain it better though. But this one is definitely monochrome sadly.

megatronus wrote:

DevastaTTor wrote:I dig this but really hate MP figures that require you to stick the faction stickers on them. Wish it came with the Autobot logo already placed on the hood.

If the symbol were on the hood, the Diaclone appeal would be that much less, and, I suspect, so would sales prospects.

Look on the bright side - you may have to affix the logo yourself, but at least here we have the option of size. Lambor's logo, though conveniently placed, is HUGE in comparison.

I also like the fact that I have the option of putting the insignia wherever I want to make him a little more different from Sideswipe. Like on the shoulder perhaps.

The official Takara Tomy Mall website has posted an update regarding the availability of their exclusive Transformers Masterpiece MP-12T Tigertrack. The figure is not available at the Tokyo Toy Show, instead attendees can can pre-order one Tigertrack each starting at 10:00 AM on June 17th and again at the same time on the 18th. If the pre-orders exceed the units available a lottery will be implemented, with winners being contacted via e-mail.

The website also list a brief bio for the character:

Autobot Warrior Tigertrack

Transforms from robot into a Lamborghini Countach LP500S.

A cool-headed hunter, who is good at fighting without being detected by the enemy, and is held in high regard by his commander, Convoy.

Includes gun and missile launcher, plus black version pile drivers.

hinomars19 wrote:

Stormrider wrote:Black and white box? Kind of disappointing, unless there is a camera lighting thing going on and it's really yellow.

All the other repaints have had colorful printed boxes. Why suddenly change that?

I think it homages the box for the original G1 Tigertrack exclusive figure in some way. Somebody else here can probably explain it better though. But this one is definitely monochrome sadly.

The original Tigertrack was a mail-away for Figure King magazine, and came in a single-color box like most figures of that nature.

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:

hinomars19 wrote:

Stormrider wrote:Black and white box? Kind of disappointing, unless there is a camera lighting thing going on and it's really yellow.

All the other repaints have had colorful printed boxes. Why suddenly change that?

I think it homages the box for the original G1 Tigertrack exclusive figure in some way. Somebody else here can probably explain it better though. But this one is definitely monochrome sadly.

The original Tigertrack was a mail-away for Figure King magazine, and came in a single-color box like most figures of that nature.

Yes, the box was a white background with yellow/orange artwork, correct?

Stormrider wrote:

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:

hinomars19 wrote:

Stormrider wrote:Black and white box? Kind of disappointing, unless there is a camera lighting thing going on and it's really yellow.

All the other repaints have had colorful printed boxes. Why suddenly change that?

I think it homages the box for the original G1 Tigertrack exclusive figure in some way. Somebody else here can probably explain it better though. But this one is definitely monochrome sadly.

The original Tigertrack was a mail-away for Figure King magazine, and came in a single-color box like most figures of that nature.

Yes, the box was a white background with yellow/orange artwork, correct?

Exactly Other G1 Mailaways like Ratchet and the Omnibots were done the same way (with a different color of course).

This MP is top shelf and of the select few MP I own he will look awesome on display!

I like everything about this sucker. They did a great job with this mold. AWESOME.