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News Credits: 2 · by **Hero Alpha** » Tue Jan 07, 2025 3:50 pm

Like I was saying earlier here, and reading last few posts; the "new" scale Train-bots and Ginrai, sure seem to be Generations scaled. It looks like utilizing the past MP level of engineering or technology :TAKARATOMY:

are using MPG as a supplemental line to Generations/CHUG/SS figures almost. Along with one offs maybe?

MyFigureCollection.net collection · by **Emerje** » Tue Jan 07, 2025 11:06 pm

Hero Alpha wrote:Like I was saying earlier here, and reading last few posts; the "new" scale Train-bots and Ginrai, sure seem to be Generations scaled. It looks like utilizing the past MP level of engineering or technology are using MPG as a supplemental line to Generations/CHUG/SS figures almost. Along with one offs maybe?

Definitely some one offs, we're getting MPG Lift-Ticket and DK-2 Guard (based on MP Hoist and Ironhide) in a few months.

Incidentally (to anyone here that can do anything about it), TFWiki needs some MP housekeeping. MPG isn't listed as an MP subline even though the MPG page calls it one. And the section for MP Hoist doesn't mention Lift-Ticket. There's also no writeups for those two MPGs. Plus there's no "Guard (disambiguation)" page that would ideally include DK-2 Guard, just a red link to one when you search for it on the page for "Guard" the planet.

Emerje

News Credits: 456 · by **Sabrblade** » Tue Jan 07, 2025 11:19 pm

Emerje wrote:MPG isn't listed as an MP subline even though the MPG page calls it one.

The MPG page says "spinoff line", not "subline". And the MP page's introduction section at the top of the page concludes with "The line ended in 2024, with collector toy focus shifting to The Transformers: MPG."

Emerje wrote:And the section for MP Hoist doesn't mention Lift-Ticket.

"Yet", you mean.

Emerje wrote:There's also no writeups for those two MPGs.

Because there's not yet much to say about it at this time, with more concrete info coming either closer to or after its release.

Emerje wrote:Plus there's no "Guard (disambiguation)" page that would ideally include DK-2 Guard, just a red link to one when you search for it on the page for "Guard" the planet.

Because no one's gotten around to making one yet.

I don't mean this to sound defensive, but the wiki is based entirely on volunteer work that gets done whenever someone gets around to it and feels inclined to do so. If someone sees work that needs to be done and feels the need to see it done, we encourage anyone and everyone whose willing and wanting to come onboard and contribute. In other words, be the change that you want to see made. ;)^

MyFigureCollection.net collection · by **Emerje** » Tue Jan 07, 2025 11:46 pm

Sabrblade wrote:
Emerje wrote:And the section for MP Hoist doesn't mention Lift-Ticket.
"Yet", you mean.

I only brought it up because MP Ironhide mentions DK-2 Guard.

I don't mean this to sound defensive, but the wiki is based entirely on volunteer work that gets done whenever someone gets around to it and feels inclined to do so. If someone sees work that needs to be done and feels the need to see it done, we encourage anyone and everyone whose willing and wanting to come onboard and contribute. In other words, be the change that you want to see made.

Trust me, as someone that should be contributing more news articles here I completely understand and would never complain about volunteer work. This was more of a topic relevant "in case you didn't notice" comment.

Emerje

News Credits: 4838 · by **william-james88** » Thu Jan 09, 2025 2:58 pm

BIG NEWS for Beast Wars fans. After YEARS of teasing, Takara is finally releasing their Masterpiece Rattrap. He will be released in the MPG line which basically confirms that it's just a continuation of the MP line and not in any way different from it. We know it will be fully revealed with preorders in February in Japan and will have a September release. The Price point was also revealed: 15000 Yen. That's about $95 USD, and of course there will be changes in currency exchange till then along with probable discounts from Japanese retailers which could bring the price down by $20 before shipping.

Below are the only 2 images we have from Takara themselves, along with the list where we gathered all the information shared.

News Credits: 3 · by **Kyleor** » Thu Jan 09, 2025 4:25 pm

Hopefully he'll come with some cool accessories & in-arm storage.

News Credits: 331 · by **chuckdawg1999** » Thu Jan 09, 2025 6:47 pm

If this can attach to MP Primal maybe it's a better fit for the MPG line than we thought.

by **Stormshot_Prime** » Fri Jan 10, 2025 2:52 am

Took ‘em a while but they finally did it, they’re finally completing the OG Maximal crew. Definitely will try to get, as if I didn’t pay nearly half for his Thrilling 30 fig.

Here’s hoping that we start getting some more traction with the rest of the Beasties in the “new” MPG line.

News Credits: 19 · by **blackeyedprime** » Fri Jan 10, 2025 4:22 am

Hopefully out by the next year of the cat :p long time coming for this one, hope they get to do more.

News Credits: 1 · by **TK415** » Fri Jan 10, 2025 12:03 pm

Which figure is on the bottom? Is that a Diaclone reboot figure?

News Credits: 456 · by **Sabrblade** » Fri Jan 10, 2025 1:07 pm

TK415 wrote:Which figure is on the bottom? Is that a Diaclone reboot figure?

Yes, it's a Diaclone/Macross collaboration figure based on some version of the Valkyrie.

News Credits: 1 · by **TK415** » Fri Jan 10, 2025 3:01 pm

Sabrblade wrote:
TK415 wrote:Which figure is on the bottom? Is that a Diaclone reboot figure?
Yes, it's a Diaclone/Macross collaboration figure based on some version of the Valkyrie.

Great thanks Sabrblade!

News Credits: 30 · by **DeathReviews** » Sun Jan 12, 2025 11:20 pm

I know a lot of people are probably looking forward to this one, for a host of reasons. But it's a hard pass for me. 90+ smackers for this? And from the photos I'd be surprised if it's even 'deluxe' sized. Super-duper engineering or not, that's too high a price for my liking...

News Credits: 456 · by **Sabrblade** » Sun Jan 12, 2025 11:44 pm

DeathReviews wrote:I know a lot of people are probably looking forward to this one, for a host of reasons. But it's a hard pass for me. 90+ smackers for this? And from the photos I'd be surprised if it's even 'deluxe' sized. Super-duper engineering or not, that's too high a price for my liking...

If it's to be in scale with the other Beast Wars MPs, then I'd say it definitely needs to be smaller than a deluxe. Deluxe would be way too big.

Like TOO MUCH ENERGON! on Facebook · by **TOO MUCH ENERGON!** » Mon Jan 13, 2025 1:54 pm

My guess is he'll be about half the height of MP Primal.

News Credits: 19 · by **blackeyedprime** » Tue Jan 14, 2025 1:58 pm

No need for guesses, more images out. One hell of a an expensive furry back pack for the big bot but I'm in for him.

News Credits: 456 · by **Sabrblade** » Tue Jan 14, 2025 2:11 pm

The actual sources with every image:

https://takaratomymall.jp/shop/g/g4904810877554/
https://hobby.dengeki.com/news/2450885/

News Credits: 6 · by **RotorstormNZ** » Tue Jan 14, 2025 5:29 pm

Our wallets are all gonna die.

News Credits: 4838 · by **william-james88** » Wed Jan 15, 2025 12:01 am

We thank Sabrblade for letting us know of a slew of new official images of MPG-15 Masterpiece Rattrap. These images show that the pack peg on MP Primal will be used to affix Rattrap to his back. We even see that famous shot of them riding into action on Rhinox' back. We also see a shot of the Maximal team with Rattrap, which shows his scale. As with many of the previous Beast Wars MPs, the beast mode head on his chest in robot mode is a piece of fake kibble but it can be seen on the belly of the rat mode.

Here are the links to the Japanese sites which published these images:
https://takaratomymall.jp/shop/g/g4904810877554/
https://hobby.dengeki.com/news/2450885/

News Credits: 456 · by **Sabrblade** » Wed Jan 15, 2025 12:12 am

Interestingly, unlike the previous Beast Wars MPs that all used the naming convention of "Japanese name (Beast Wars)", this one isn't named "Rattle (Beast Wars)" but instead follows a naming convention similar to that of some of the G1 MPs, in that its name is "Cybertron Rattle".

MyFigureCollection.net collection · by **Emerje** » Wed Jan 15, 2025 1:33 am

He's pretty great, looking forward to getting him! At first I thought he had alternate red eyes for bot mode, but now I think he has a fake rat head that goes over the real one with just the ears poking out.

I love how they were able to articulate the tail without making it look like it's full of obvious joints or bendy.

Emerje

by **angtre** » Wed Jan 15, 2025 10:32 am

Nice, I'll gladly get it once it comes out. Can't stop smiling at the thought that Optimus Primal and Rattrap riding Rhinox are now an official Combiner due to the rodent being part of the "Gattai" line :lol:

News Credits: 456 · by **Sabrblade** » Wed Jan 15, 2025 1:18 pm

Well, this is a surprise. Hasbro Pulse put up their order page for this figure, and they didn't call it "Rattrap". They've actually kept the Japanese name as is, calling the figure Transformers MPG-15 Cybertron Rattle

News Credits: 1 · by **bluecatcinema** » Wed Jan 15, 2025 3:39 pm

The entirety of the original Maximal team, now in MP form. You love to see it.

News Credits: 4 · by **Slashercon** » Wed Jan 15, 2025 4:38 pm

Emerje wrote:He's pretty great, looking forward to getting him! At first I thought he had alternate red eyes for bot mode, but now I think he has a fake rat head that goes over the real one with just the ears poking out.

I love how they were able to articulate the tail without making it look like it's full of obvious joints or bendy.

Emerje

Not only that, and I could be wrong on this, but looking closely at the rat mode's underbelly, I believe that's the fake rat head hiding in plain sight. If so, I'd say it's ingenious. I don't collect Beast Wars MPs, but I admire them from afar.