The Energon Pub

News Credits: 459 · by **Sabrblade** » Mon Jun 22, 2015 6:29 pm

Cobotron wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:
Cobotron wrote:
Rodimus Minor wrote:
Optimus Primal .jpg

That is one massive monkey

Is that the same inflatable gorilla you see on the roof of car dealerships?
I'd kill to see a car dealership flying a giant inflatable Optimus Primal over its property.
I'd stop and buy a damn car!

It'd probably be one of these models:

EDIT: Wait, I just realized this the MP Ironhide thread instead of the MP Optimus Primal thread.

News Credits: 41 · by **Cobotron** » Mon Jun 22, 2015 6:31 pm

SOLD!!!!

News Credits: 461 · by **mooncake623** » Fri Jul 17, 2015 11:35 am

At Transformers Expo Taipei new images of Transformers Masterpiece Ironhide were shown off and posted on their Facebook page. In these images you can see a full 360 of Ironhide in his robot mode as well as all angles of his Alt mode. These images also shows off a plethora of accessory that he comes with! Check out the images we've mirrored below and remember keep your optics tuned to Seibertron.com for the latest in news and updates!

News Credits: 459 · by **Sabrblade** » Fri Jul 17, 2015 11:37 am

That's not how Ironhide's back is supposed to look.

News Credits: 4862 · by **william-james88** » Fri Jul 17, 2015 11:41 am

Are we anywhere closer to knowing if the sled is part of the van or just an extra accessory?

News Credits: 372 · by **Cyberpath** » Fri Jul 17, 2015 11:50 am

Side profile looks good.

Looking forward to photos straight from the source, especially non-stock.

News Credits: 15 · by **galvatron00** » Fri Jul 17, 2015 11:51 am

The most important question, can the missile launcher be used simultaneously with the jet thruster?

News Credits: 15 · by **galvatron00** » Fri Jul 17, 2015 11:54 am

william-james88 wrote:Are we anywhere closer to knowing if the sled is part of the van or just an extra accessory?

I thought it was noted during the first reveal that it was an accessory and not part of transformation? I find it hard to believe they can get all of those bits contained within the van itself.

by **Shuttershock** » Fri Jul 17, 2015 11:54 am

william-james88 wrote:Are we anywhere closer to knowing if the sled is part of the van or just an extra accessory?

The sled is the lower part of the van, a la Energon Towline. It's half to emulate the cartoon model (which to be fair didn't really try) and half to homage the battle platform toy that Ironhide was based on.

In a way, it's a shame they try to stick so rigidly to cartoon accuracy. I know that's what Masterpiece does, but I've seen third party toys that integrate the van WAY better.

News Credits: 459 · by **Sabrblade** » Fri Jul 17, 2015 11:55 am

Butt wheels.

News Credits: 461 · by **mooncake623** » Fri Jul 17, 2015 12:03 pm

Shuttershock wrote:
william-james88 wrote:Are we anywhere closer to knowing if the sled is part of the van or just an extra accessory?

The sled is the lower part of the van, a la Energon Towline. It's half to emulate the cartoon model (which to be fair didn't really try) and half to homage the battle platform toy that Ironhide was based on.

In a way, it's a shame they try to stick so rigidly to cartoon accuracy. I know that's what Masterpiece does, but I've seen third party toys that integrate the van WAY better.

I heard its an accessory

by **Desslok2201** » Fri Jul 17, 2015 12:04 pm

Shuttershock wrote:
william-james88 wrote:Are we anywhere closer to knowing if the sled is part of the van or just an extra accessory?

The sled is the lower part of the van, a la Energon Towline. It's half to emulate the cartoon model (which to be fair didn't really try) and half to homage the battle platform toy that Ironhide was based on.

In a way, it's a shame they try to stick so rigidly to cartoon accuracy. I know that's what Masterpiece does, but I've seen third party toys that integrate the van WAY better.

Look closer, it is in no way a part of the transformation. It is not the right size, and does not even look like it is the slightest bit articulated. That is a one piece weapons sled meant to give the impression of the original toy, but it's an accessory, not an integral part

News Credits: 4862 · by **william-james88** » Fri Jul 17, 2015 12:06 pm

Shuttershock wrote:
william-james88 wrote:Are we anywhere closer to knowing if the sled is part of the van or just an extra accessory?

The sled is the lower part of the van, a la Energon Towline. It's half to emulate the cartoon model (which to be fair didn't really try) and half to homage the battle platform toy that Ironhide was based on.

In a way, it's a shame they try to stick so rigidly to cartoon accuracy. I know that's what Masterpiece does, but I've seen third party toys that integrate the van WAY better.

It can't be the lower part of the van since the pictures who some robot kibble seeping under. And the sled itself is a solid piece with no holes that would let that happen.

News Credits: 461 · by **mooncake623** » Fri Jul 17, 2015 12:06 pm

Desslok2201 wrote:
Shuttershock wrote:
william-james88 wrote:Are we anywhere closer to knowing if the sled is part of the van or just an extra accessory?

The sled is the lower part of the van, a la Energon Towline. It's half to emulate the cartoon model (which to be fair didn't really try) and half to homage the battle platform toy that Ironhide was based on.

In a way, it's a shame they try to stick so rigidly to cartoon accuracy. I know that's what Masterpiece does, but I've seen third party toys that integrate the van WAY better.

Look closer, it is in no way a part of the transformation. It is not the right size, and does not even look like it is the slightest bit articulated. That is a one piece weapons sled meant to give the impression of the original toy, but it's an accessory, not an integral part

Yep.. I hope there's a place to put it in alt mode though.

News Credits: 459 · by **Sabrblade** » Fri Jul 17, 2015 12:09 pm

mooncake623 wrote:Yep.. I hope there's a place to put it in alt mode though.

Maybe Ironhide can tow it.

News Credits: 4862 · by **william-james88** » Fri Jul 17, 2015 12:15 pm

Sabrblade wrote:Butt wheels.

Dont know about you, but this might be a deal breaker. At first this toy looked magnificent, but then there were the torso proportions, then the side panels, now this. And then there is the fact that like with Bumblebee, those accompanying accessories will give a reason to jack up the price. So I dont know.

News Credits: 15 · by **galvatron00** » Fri Jul 17, 2015 12:16 pm

mooncake623 wrote:
Desslok2201 wrote:
Shuttershock wrote:
william-james88 wrote:Are we anywhere closer to knowing if the sled is part of the van or just an extra accessory?
The sled is the lower part of the van, a la Energon Towline. It's half to emulate the cartoon model (which to be fair didn't really try) and half to homage the battle platform toy that Ironhide was based on.

In a way, it's a shame they try to stick so rigidly to cartoon accuracy. I know that's what Masterpiece does, but I've seen third party toys that integrate the van WAY better.
Look closer, it is in no way a part of the transformation. It is not the right size, and does not even look like it is the slightest bit articulated. That is a one piece weapons sled meant to give the impression of the original toy, but it's an accessory, not an integral part
Yep.. I hope there's a place to put it in alt mode though.

Roof rack FTW!!

News Credits: 14 · by **DecepticonFinishline** » Fri Jul 17, 2015 12:16 pm

Sabrblade wrote:
mooncake623 wrote:Yep.. I hope there's a place to put it in alt mode though.
Maybe Ironhide can tow it.

I'm just leaving mine in the box, man. Doesn't go in the alt mode, and I was hoping it wouldn't in the first place, so I will be THRILLED if it isn't part of the alt mode.

This looks so incredible. I. am. stoked.

News Credits: 461 · by **mooncake623** » Fri Jul 17, 2015 12:17 pm

william-james88 wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:Butt wheels.

Dont know about you, but this might be a deal breaker. At first this toy looked magnificent, but then there were the torso proportions, then the side panels, now this. And then there is the fact that like with Bumblebee, those accompanying accessories will give a reason to jack up the price. So I dont know.

Nitpicks... it will all be fine when you get it in hand. just like with bumblebee and his hollow out forearms. Maybe you can swivel the side panels to cover his butt wheels, who knows.

News Credits: 15 · by **galvatron00** » Fri Jul 17, 2015 12:19 pm

mooncake623 wrote:
william-james88 wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:Butt wheels.
Dont know about you, but this might be a deal breaker. At first this toy looked magnificent, but then there were the torso proportions, then the side panels, now this. And then there is the fact that like with Bumblebee, those accompanying accessories will give a reason to jack up the price. So I dont know.
Nitpicks... it will all be fine when you get it in hand. just like with bumblebee and his hollow out forearms. Maybe you can swivel the side panels to cover his butt wheels, who knows.

When Ratchet is released they can be completely "RnR'd" :lol:

News Credits: 2 · by **munkimus prime** » Fri Jul 17, 2015 12:24 pm

Butt wheels Shmutt Wheels, Side skirts Shmide skirts. This guy looks amazing and I don't care about a few liberties being taken to make a near perfect figure.

News Credits: 459 · by **Sabrblade** » Fri Jul 17, 2015 12:28 pm

I'm sure it'll be a fine figure, but... I just can't help but get the feeling that, like with Tracks, it could have been done better with Hasui instead of Kobayashi.

News Credits: 461 · by **mooncake623** » Fri Jul 17, 2015 12:34 pm

Sabrblade wrote:I'm sure it'll be a fine figure, but... I just can't help but get the feeling that, like with Tracks, it could have been done better with Hasui instead of Kobayashi.

At which Masterpiece did Kobayashi take over?

News Credits: 4862 · by **william-james88** » Fri Jul 17, 2015 12:39 pm

Sabrblade wrote:I'm sure it'll be a fine figure, but... I just can't help but get the feeling that, like with Tracks, it could have been done better with Hasui instead of Kobayashi.

Wait, how did Captain Kirk get involved in this?

News Credits: 459 · by **Sabrblade** » Fri Jul 17, 2015 12:40 pm

mooncake623 wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:I'm sure it'll be a fine figure, but... I just can't help but get the feeling that, like with Tracks, it could have been done better with Hasui instead of Kobayashi.

At which Masterpiece did Kobayashi take over?

Ultra Magnus. Well, Hasui started it, but handed the project over the Kobayashi halfway through, who finished it. But since he took over, Tracks is the first new-mold one he did by himself (Star Saber was done instead by Yuki).