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[El Duque]

Takara Tomy designer Shogo Hasui has tweeted a test shot of the upcoming MP-12 Lambor (Sideswipe).

MP-12 Lambor has come to the stage (out mold test) test shot. We will improve the accuracy of the mold from the future. I look forward to the release of October.

[starscream1974]

Beautiful, I love the asthetics, and the scale.....has taken me a while to get used to but it makes sense after all MP-09 and MP-10 setting the bar for scale. I LOVE IT I must have Red Alert as well......I was going to get the Beezleboss Red Alert upgrade for classics but not now. BY THE WAY JUST RECEIVED IN CYCLOPS from MM....AMAZINGLY AWESOME and so is mini me.

[mattyc1007]

Nice! Im diggin them showing the production process unlike previous secrative figs. Hopefully see more of this in the future

[CBratetron]

I like it.
But not enough to want it.

[kirbenvost]

Looks pretty good! Too bad the shot's not a bit bigger so we can see some detail. I guess this confirms no rubber tires. Oh well, still looks nice.

BTW El Duque, your avatar is amazing!

[Sabrblade]

Lookin' good.

[Kibble]

Takara is taking notes from the 3rd Party guys... This unfinished product is a step backwards from pics previously shown.

[Ultra Markus]

the jet judo stance

[Blurrz]

This is going to be a very, very interesting toy.

[Stormrider]

I just saw G1 "SOS Dinobots" and saw these particular piledrivers being used.

[Sodan-1]

That stance makes it look like a pretty awesome figure. I kind of like it.

[NTESHFT]

Glad I got him and Soundwave on preorder

[REMINATOR]

If only October would come soon enough. Can't wait to have him, UMagnus Voyager, and later MP Soundwave, Red Alert.

[El Duque]

Takara Tomy designer Shogo Hasui continues to tease fans with test shot images of MP-12 Lambor/Sideswipe via his twitter account. Check out the latest below.

[Ravage XK]

So what are we expecting? Above or below the Binaltech standard?

He does look very basic but I suppose it is very G1.

I have my pre-order in.

[Sabrblade]

So what are we expecting? Above or below the Binaltech standard?

He does look very basic but I suppose it is very G1.

I have my pre-order in.

Being a Masterpiece has gotta make it above Binaltech. It's just smaller.

Even the Hybrid Style figures were above Binaltech (almost at Masterpiece level) and those were Scout class sized.

[Blasphemous Prime]

I'll probably buy this guy the same way I bought MP Grimlock. I'll put it off until there are haven't been any masterpieces produced in a while, then when I get him wonder why I didn't get him sooner. Lol.

[RK_Striker_JK_5]

Oh, this is looking great! I can't wait to get him, Soundwave and Red Alert.

[Kibble]

Even the Hybrid Style figures were above Binaltech (almost at Masterpiece level) and those were Scout class sized.

Not exactly. Maybe THS-01, but THS-02 has a beautiful bot mode and pathetic alt mode. BTs have beautiful alt modes and varying degrees of decency for bot modes.

[Sabrblade]

Even the Hybrid Style figures were above Binaltech (almost at Masterpiece level) and those were Scout class sized.

Not exactly. Maybe THS-01, but THS-02 has a beautiful bot mode and pathetic alt mode. BTs have beautiful alt modes and varying degrees of decency for bot modes.

I meant as far as complexity and intricacy.

[Kibble]

Even the Hybrid Style figures were above Binaltech (almost at Masterpiece level) and those were Scout class sized.

Not exactly. Maybe THS-01, but THS-02 has a beautiful bot mode and pathetic alt mode. BTs have beautiful alt modes and varying degrees of decency for bot modes.

I meant as far as complexity and intricacy.

Fair enough, but BTs were pretty complex.

[Sabrblade]

Even the Hybrid Style figures were above Binaltech (almost at Masterpiece level) and those were Scout class sized.

Not exactly. Maybe THS-01, but THS-02 has a beautiful bot mode and pathetic alt mode. BTs have beautiful alt modes and varying degrees of decency for bot modes.

I meant as far as complexity and intricacy.

Fair enough, but BTs were pretty complex.

True. Though, how do the Alternity figures compare? More, less, the same as the BTs? Before Alternity came along, I had the top four complex lines down to the following:

• Masterpiece
• Hybrid Style
• Binaltech/Alternators
• Revenge of the Fallen

[Jelze Bunnycat]

Even the Hybrid Style figures were above Binaltech (almost at Masterpiece level) and those were Scout class sized.

Not exactly. Maybe THS-01, but THS-02 has a beautiful bot mode and pathetic alt mode. BTs have beautiful alt modes and varying degrees of decency for bot modes.

I meant as far as complexity and intricacy.

Fair enough, but BTs were pretty complex.

True. Though, how do the Alternity figures compare? More, less, the same as the BTs? Before Alternity came along, I had the top four complex lines down to the following:

• Masterpiece
• Hybrid Style
• Binaltech/Alternators
• Revenge of the Fallen

The Alternity figures are kinda two-fold, at least Convoy and Megatron. The front and middle sections have Automorph, the arms are straight-forward, it's the back end that's complicated. It's like a folding puzzle with hollow legs as a result.

[Kibble]

True. Though, how do the Alternity figures compare? More, less, the same as the BTs? Before Alternity came along, I had the top four complex lines down to the following:

• Masterpiece
• Hybrid Style
• Binaltech/Alternators
• Revenge of the Fallen

Comparable in complexity, but different. BTs seemed to pay more attention to the interiors and panel lines making them look like model cars...Alternity only seem to where convenient.

Although THS, I wonder how complex they really are and how much of it is perceived due to their size. Blow them up to a size you can actually get your fingers on the parts and they might seem a bit less involved.

[El Duque]

Transformers designer Shogo Hasui has once again taken to his twitter account to tease the upcoming Takara Tomy release, MP-12 Lambor/Sideswipe. Today's image gives us a nice clear shot of the figure's face.