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by **griftimus prime** » Sun Jan 18, 2015 4:55 pm

and ratchet after that. cause we have to repaint everything

by **Mr_Autobot411** » Sun Jan 18, 2015 5:59 pm

We need more cons......

thought im happy about tracks and ironhide, we really need more cons bottom line

News Credits: 41 · by **Cobotron** » Sun Jan 18, 2015 6:08 pm

These will both be great. Can't wait for a decent version of Ironhide, and that 70's into 80's Corvette Stingray is one of my favorite sports cars of all times. Especially in Tracks' deco.

I agree too that we need more cons. I hope we get MP triple changers someday.

by **huryochagi** » Sun Jan 18, 2015 6:14 pm

Great news. I will buy MP Tracks and Ironhide for sure. The choice to release a red Tracks is obviously a financial decision. I would like it if they released MP Jazz or Receptor instead. An MP triple changer would be very nice too.

News Credits: 118 · by **megatronus** » Sun Jan 18, 2015 6:17 pm

Mr_Autobot411 wrote:We need more cons......

thought im happy about tracks and ironhide, we really need more cons bottom line

I agree. Hopefully the murmurs (because the word 'rumor' might be a bit strong in this case) of MP Megatron are accurate. Until then, I think we can expect Coneheads while we wait... as much as I want Shockwave and Reflector, like, right now.

Honestly, as silly as Reflector is, he really would fill out the Decepticon ranks on my MP shelf... he's 3 bots in one package.

by **Desslok2201** » Sun Jan 18, 2015 6:20 pm

I know a lot of people want more Decepticons, but if you break it down, the Autobots are still under represented. Just taking the '84 lineup, all the Decepticons have MP representation, while the Autobots are missing 12! (Brawn, Cliffjumper, Gears, Hound, Huffer, Ironhide, Jazz, Mirage, Ratchet, Sunstreaker, Trailbreaker and Windcharger) I'd love to see Reflector, Shockwave, etc., but I'd also like to see them just bang out the rest of the Ark crew because they are lagging behind. Bring on the Autobots!

News Credits: 41 · by **Cobotron** » Sun Jan 18, 2015 6:20 pm

megatronus wrote:Honestly, as silly as Reflector is, he really would fill out the Decepticon ranks on my MP shelf... he's 3 bots in one package.

He would be great because he could be the size of a real camara.

Website · by **DMSL** » Sun Jan 18, 2015 6:23 pm

Awesome news, but all i really want is Jazz.

Oh and a new Megatron.

News Credits: 14 · by **DecepticonFinishline** » Sun Jan 18, 2015 6:27 pm

FINALLY! The (almost) figure I invested in Masterpiece for is coming!!! Ironhide!!! I can't wait until Ratchet is a thing. Also, I hope they don't have the weapons stand thing like the G1 toy, I need one cohesive transforming figure!

by **TimothyR** » Sun Jan 18, 2015 7:15 pm

DecepticonFinishline wrote:FINALLY! The (almost) figure I invested in Masterpiece for is coming!!! Ironhide!!! I can't wait until Ratchet is a thing. Also, I hope they don't have the weapons stand thing like the G1 toy, I need one cohesive transforming figure!

if giving both of them their weapons bay's/medical bays allows them to be more accurate in robot mode, i'm all for it.

after all.. ratchets did show up in the cartoon.. so it's still screen accurate.

News Credits: 409 · by **Stormrider** » Sun Jan 18, 2015 7:30 pm

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:
megatronus wrote:Though MP12G has the new face (and all new accessories, though those don't seem to count much in terms of assigning new numbers), and he didn't get a new number. But perhaps he's the exception that proves the rule? Or maybe it was because he was still explicitly a Sideswipe of some kind?

I think it has more to do with him being an exclusive. Exclusives always get designated with a letter, whether or not they're a new character. That's the bottom line. With that:

- New mold? New number.
- Straight redeco? Usually exclusive, so added letter (I'm discounting Frenzy and Rumble since they're a pair).
- Retool? New number if main line release, letter if exclusive.

Exhaust has proven that any character, no matter how obscure, is fair game for the main line.

*EDIT* Before anyone starts with MP-13B Soundblaster with Ratbat, consider Ratbat an exclusive accessory like G2 Bumble's jetpack.

The numbering doesn't bother me as long as they keep making new MP's and don't decide to stop at #30. And let's not stray away from consistent looking boxes while we are at it.

News Credits: 9 · by **triKlops** » Sun Jan 18, 2015 7:52 pm

I am downl with all these; might have to get creative on the funding for Road Rage but otherwise they should be a go for purchase.

News Credits: 456 · by **Sabrblade** » Sun Jan 18, 2015 8:06 pm

Don't get too excited, guys. Taobao is a C2C website, like eBay, rather than a B2C website like BBTS/TFSource/Amazon/HLJ/etc.

Any unofficial person could post whatever listings they wanted onto Taobao in an attempt to fool any poor soul. Without concrete enough evidence like a genuine photo of the toys, this is like if someone on eBay claimed to have a new toy for sale that we had never heard of and didn't provide photographic evidence to back their claims.

I'm not saying to completely disregard this as completely false, but to just treat it as it is: A rumor, not fact. All so that we don't get our hopes up to high and be disappointed if it turns out to not be true.

News Credits: 60 · by **fenrir72** » Sun Jan 18, 2015 8:29 pm

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:
Tsutsukakushi wrote:Thought MP-25 was suppose to be Megatron? Guess it means the rumor was debunked as false or it will come much later than sooner,like Eight plus months later.

If you're thinking about that image Gen. Leader Megatron alongside MP-10 Convoy, that was merely a size comparison. Not an indication of that toy appearing in the Masterpiece line.

And Tracks and Road Rage? Makes sense. The two are basically the same in-fiction, except the lady has the toy's mouth plate. So there's the retool that justifies the new number.

Nope. tsu meant that in besides the 3rd party Apollyon, there were rumors that MP-25 would be an updated Megatron. It was rumored way before that equally awesome looking Legends Megatron.

by **Ultra Markus** » Sun Jan 18, 2015 8:30 pm

Mr. Buzzkill Mckillington!

News Credits: 4 · by **padfoo** » Sun Jan 18, 2015 9:39 pm

Cobotron wrote:
megatronus wrote:Honestly, as silly as Reflector is, he really would fill out the Decepticon ranks on my MP shelf... he's 3 bots in one package.
He would be great because he could be the size of a real camara.

I am not sure if they would make them that large. The problem with Reflector is that there is zero repaint possibility for them. I really like Reflector he was poorly developed and under utilized in the original series. He was one of the first combiners, and I was always wishing they would combine in robot mode as well but that never happened . I instant buy for me......

by **Ultra Markus** » Sun Jan 18, 2015 9:55 pm

padfoo wrote:
Cobotron wrote:
megatronus wrote:Honestly, as silly as Reflector is, he really would fill out the Decepticon ranks on my MP shelf... he's 3 bots in one package.
He would be great because he could be the size of a real camara.

I am not sure if they would make them that large. The problem with Reflector is that there is zero repaint possibility for them. I really like Reflector he was poorly developed and under utilized in the original series. He was one of the first combiners, and I was always wishing they would combine in robot mode as well but that never happened . I instant buy for me......

News Credits: 118 · by **megatronus** » Sun Jan 18, 2015 10:00 pm

padfoo wrote:
Cobotron wrote:
megatronus wrote:Honestly, as silly as Reflector is, he really would fill out the Decepticon ranks on my MP shelf... he's 3 bots in one package.
He would be great because he could be the size of a real camara.

I am not sure if they would make them that large. The problem with Reflector is that there is zero repaint possibility for them. I really like Reflector he was poorly developed and under utilized in the original series. He was one of the first combiners, and I was always wishing they would combine in robot mode as well but that never happened . I instant buy for me......

While repaint potential is small, they would really milk the shared parts amongst the 3 bots.

News Credits: 41 · by **Cobotron** » Sun Jan 18, 2015 10:09 pm

padfoo wrote:
Cobotron wrote:
megatronus wrote:Honestly, as silly as Reflector is, he really would fill out the Decepticon ranks on my MP shelf... he's 3 bots in one package.
He would be great because he could be the size of a real camara.

I am not sure if they would make them that large. The problem with Reflector is that there is zero repaint possibility for them. I really like Reflector he was poorly developed and under utilized in the original series. He was one of the first combiners, and I was always wishing they would combine in robot mode as well but that never happened . I instant buy for me......

It would be such a cool nod to Microman if they did Reflector. He's one of the very first TFs. At some point the re-paintability has to wear out. Doncha think?

Man, I just realized I might have to get one of those YOT Whatever Soundwaves for my Microman shelf. :BLACKEYE:

News Credits: 60 · by **fenrir72** » Sun Jan 18, 2015 10:21 pm

Cobotron wrote:
padfoo wrote:
Cobotron wrote:
megatronus wrote:Honestly, as silly as Reflector is, he really would fill out the Decepticon ranks on my MP shelf... he's 3 bots in one package.
He would be great because he could be the size of a real camara.

I am not sure if they would make them that large. The problem with Reflector is that there is zero repaint possibility for them. I really like Reflector he was poorly developed and under utilized in the original series. He was one of the first combiners, and I was always wishing they would combine in robot mode as well but that never happened . I instant buy for me......
It would be such a cool nod to Microman if they did Reflector. He's one of the very first TFs. At some point the re-paintability has to wear out. Doncha think?

Man, I just realized I might have to get one of those YOT Whatever Soundwaves for my Microman shelf.

Maybe MP-Bumble size? That would fit.

by **Desslok2201** » Sun Jan 18, 2015 11:03 pm

The more I thinkabout this it doesn't seem right. Tracks seems premature at this stage, and it would set a new precedent for Takara to announce a repaint at the same time as the mold originator. Also, why announce Road Rage without also announcing Ratchet? I don't buy it

News Credits: 293 · by **shajaki** » Sun Jan 18, 2015 11:29 pm

Desslok2201 wrote:The more I thinkabout this it doesn't seem right. Tracks seems premature at this stage, and it would set a new precedent for Takara to announce a repaint at the same time as the mold originator. Also, why announce Road Rage without also announcing Ratchet? I don't buy it

i was thinking the same thing. but im trying to stay "glass is half full".

everyones main issue (more cons) doesnt really bother me. the ones im waiting for are the coneheads, megatron V2, and shockwave. and for everyone excluding shockwave, takara could presumably make them whenever they want as theres no licensing constraints.

to the rumors at hand, if theyre true,