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News Credits: 22 · by **Rodimus Prime** » Wed Mar 14, 2012 12:46 pm

I'm looking forward to this, mainly for the vehicle mode. I just hope they keep some die cast in it.

News Credits: 97 · by **Savage** » Wed Mar 14, 2012 1:26 pm

Marcdachamp wrote:I won't buy the traditional look, but if they do a G2 repaint? I am allllll over that.

You read my mind.

News Credits: 1 · by **vectorA3** » Thu Mar 15, 2012 6:25 am

I've read all the posts after my last, great comments/points made all around. I too would like some die-cast in the the vehicle mode for Sideswipe.

If Takara were going for the repaint crazy and use the same mold for a basic G1 autobot, it is a little strange that they didn't go with Prowl (Datsun) first. Obviously Bluestreak and Smokescreen would be made & these could be in any order, not necessarily Prowl first. Just a thought.

But what I really want is a US MP Thundercracker to complete the trifecta. Then put out Soundwave, Galvatron, Jetfire, Shockwave, anybody G1 I don't care. Heard Huffer didn't make it through the MP meeting - complained too much. :lol:

One more question - slightly off topic. I need the MP SS coronation set (1st version). Anyone know where to get a good deal on one besides TFsource?? $25+ is too steep. Used is ok too, if anyone has a set they don't want. Thx.

News Credits: 1 · by **Marcdachamp** » Thu Mar 15, 2012 10:50 am

Dear Hasbro,

You have my WORD: repaint this as G2 Sideswipe and then remold the figure to give us a MP Armada Wheeljack and you will get me to double dip on a MP figure.

Pretty, pretty please???

-Marc

News Credits: 34 · by **Supreme Convoy** » Thu Mar 15, 2012 2:29 pm

Neat! I'm liking this idea.

I also can't wait for the G2 Masterpiece repaint

by **zappatton2** » Sun Mar 18, 2012 9:15 am

I was just thinking again about this Sideswipe (mostly because I'm excited to see the final product), and I realized the fact that the came out with a slightly less popular character (than say Soundwave, Galvatron, etc.) actually makes me rethink any future third party purchases. This probably wasn't their strategy, but the fact that they could come out with any G1 Masterpiece at any time makes me hold off on things like 3rd-party Soundwave, Ratchet, Ironhide, etc.

News Credits: 1 · by **AutobotMR2** » Mon Mar 19, 2012 1:35 pm

Just come on U.S. release!!!!! I can't shell out $120+ bucks for him plus shipping.....wife would probably commit murder for that one.

by **necr0blivion** » Mon Mar 19, 2012 7:27 pm

zappatton2 wrote:I was just thinking again about this Sideswipe (mostly because I'm excited to see the final product), and I realized the fact that the came out with a slightly less popular character (than say Soundwave, Galvatron, etc.) actually makes me rethink any future third party purchases. This probably wasn't their strategy, but the fact that they could come out with any G1 Masterpiece at any time makes me hold off on things like 3rd-party Soundwave, Ratchet, Ironhide, etc.

TakaraTomy could, but they won't. Look at their track record, there aren't a lot of MP releases each year. Not to say that your favorite characters aren't on their drawing board, but I just don't think the likelihood of getting all these figures in MP scale is going to be very high.

Buy the new Coronation Starscream, hope you can find the repainted Sunstorm at a decent price since it's been advertised as an exclusive; now, wonder if Sideswipe will be released before the end of 2012. Meanwhile, we'll hopefully see Ironhide/Ratchet released before this Summer and maybe even get one version of MP Soundwave before year's end.

Not complaining about it, though. If we really did see a ton of MP releases, we'd either be broke or have to severely limit any other spending. I still haven't picked up the new Prime yet (MP-10).

News Credits: 1 · by **vectorA3** » Tue Mar 20, 2012 8:36 pm

What are the chances of a US release MP Sideswipe? How bout Thundercracker?

So no one knows a good place to get the MP SS coronation set (cape/crown/pads) besides TFsource??

News Credits: 1 · by **Marcdachamp** » Wed Mar 21, 2012 9:12 am

vectorA3 wrote:What are the chances of a US release MP Sideswipe? How bout Thundercracker?

So no one knows a good place to get the MP SS coronation set (cape/crown/pads) besides TFsource??

I'm not sure if we'll see Thundercracker, but I feel like a US release for Sideswipe would definitely happen. I don't see any reason why it wouldn't.

News Credits: 1 · by **AutobotMR2** » Wed Mar 21, 2012 9:42 am

Honestly if Hasbro was smart they would. Grimlock and Hot Rod sold amazingly here. Guess we will have to just wait and see.

News Credits: 1 · by **vectorA3** » Mon Mar 26, 2012 5:54 pm

well i hope Hasbro does do Thundercracker - i wanna know for sure b/c then I'll go for a takara MP TC if not. Prime, Starstream, and Sunstorm need to go away first!!!!!!!! Get out of here!!!

News Credits: 3 · by **metaphorge** » Wed Mar 28, 2012 8:54 am

We should start a pool on what scale Sideswipe/Lambor will be. My money is on Alternity size and price point, so he properly scales with MP-10.

(My rationale, you ask? It lies within:

Shogo Hasui wrote:It has a lot to do with our future hopes for the series; the Masterpiece series can become a more enjoyable line to collect if all of the robot modes are in scale with each other.

)

The question is, will the e-Hobby/Amazon exclusive repaint be G2 Sideswipe, Clampdown, Deep Cover, or Tigertracks? Out of those choices, I bet it's Red Alert....

News Credits: 11 · by **kirbenvost** » Wed Mar 28, 2012 2:08 pm

While it makes sense to have them Alternity-sized for MP-10's trailer, I'd prefer them to be a little bit bigger to look good alongside Rodimus. However, if they do go with Alternity scale it would give me a better reason to have the few I do in my collection, as well as fit better with seekers. It could mean they'd be more affordable too, but I wouldn't count on it.