Rumour - Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-25 Tracks, MP-26 Red Tracks (Roadrage), MP-27 Ironhide
Sunday, January 18th, 2015 10:22AM CST
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A post from the Cybergeeks Alliance Facebook page has made us do some digging, and it appears as though there may some foundation to the following rumour. Chinese website TaoBao has added some listings for upcoming Takara Tomy Masterpiece figures, including MP-25 Tracks, MP-26 Red Tracks (Roadrage) and MP-27 Ironhide! Check out the placeholders by clicking on the mirrored images below, and start preparing your speculation filters and wallets.
Credit(s): Cybergeeks Alliance, TaoBao
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Re: Rumour - Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-25 Tracks, MP-26 Red Tracks (Roadrage), MP-27 Ironhide (1640483)
Posted by steve2275 on January 18th, 2015 @ 10:27am CST
Posted by steve2275 on January 18th, 2015 @ 10:27am CST
interesting color tracking 
Re: Rumour - Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-25 Tracks, MP-26 Red Tracks (Roadrage), MP-27 Ironhide (1640485)
Posted by munkimus prime on January 18th, 2015 @ 10:29am CST
Posted by munkimus prime on January 18th, 2015 @ 10:29am CST
Shouldn't Tracks be MP25B or save him for a later MP release like after Ironhide. Instead of having two Tracks in a row.
My body is so ready for Ironhide. If these rumours are true of course.
My body is so ready for Ironhide. If these rumours are true of course.
Re: Rumour - Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-25 Tracks, MP-26 Red Tracks (Roadrage), MP-27 Ironhide (1640486)
Posted by fenrir72 on January 18th, 2015 @ 10:34am CST
Posted by fenrir72 on January 18th, 2015 @ 10:34am CST
Red Tracks or Roadrage? I hope they can feminize the mold for her.
Re: Rumour - Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-25 Tracks, MP-26 Red Tracks (Roadrage), MP-27 Ironhide (1640487)
Posted by Fox Thiagarajan on January 18th, 2015 @ 10:47am CST
Posted by Fox Thiagarajan on January 18th, 2015 @ 10:47am CST
I would love some MPs of Ironhide and Tracks!
Re: Rumour - Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-25 Tracks, MP-26 Red Tracks (Roadrage), MP-27 Ironhide (1640490)
Posted by Kup98ss on January 18th, 2015 @ 11:01am CST
Posted by Kup98ss on January 18th, 2015 @ 11:01am CST
Maybe for the first time ever we will get a good Ironhide and Ratchet. I've been waiting thirty years for this news. Also tracks is a great decision. Must be easier to get the licensing for him than Jazz.
Also, why the long wait for any of the coneheads?
Also, why the long wait for any of the coneheads?
Re: Rumour - Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-25 Tracks, MP-26 Red Tracks (Roadrage), MP-27 Ironhide (1640492)
Posted by Black Bumblebee on January 18th, 2015 @ 11:14am CST
Posted by Black Bumblebee on January 18th, 2015 @ 11:14am CST
I'm quite happy with my 3rd party Ironhide, but I will be more than happy to pick up the eventual Masterpiece Ratchet!
Re: Rumour - Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-25 Tracks, MP-26 Red Tracks (Roadrage), MP-27 Ironhide (1640493)
Posted by wilcosu35 on January 18th, 2015 @ 11:15am CST
Posted by wilcosu35 on January 18th, 2015 @ 11:15am CST
i hope these rumors turn out to be true 
if they're continuing on the path of MP levels that they've done in recent years, these will be awesome
if they're continuing on the path of MP levels that they've done in recent years, these will be awesome
Re: Rumour - Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-25 Tracks, MP-26 Red Tracks (Roadrage), MP-27 Ironhide (1640494)
Posted by ScottyP on January 18th, 2015 @ 11:26am CST
Posted by ScottyP on January 18th, 2015 @ 11:26am CST
This is good news all around. Can't wait to see how they pull off the flying mode. Wonder who's designing this round?
Re: Rumour - Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-25 Tracks, MP-26 Red Tracks (Roadrage), MP-27 Ironhide (1640497)
Posted by wilcosu35 on January 18th, 2015 @ 11:37am CST
Posted by wilcosu35 on January 18th, 2015 @ 11:37am CST
tracks has been confirmed by a dutch shop (and, unofficially, ironhide and megatron)
Re: Rumour - Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-25 Tracks, MP-26 Red Tracks (Roadrage), MP-27 Ironhide (1640503)
Posted by Tsutsukakushi on January 18th, 2015 @ 12:00pm CST
Posted by Tsutsukakushi on January 18th, 2015 @ 12:00pm CST
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.
MP Tracks is great news, As It's a great character and design that will transfer nicely into a MP toy.
MP Ironhide and his mold mate Ratchet,I'm a bit worried about. As HasTak has tried and failed countless times before to create decent update toys for these characters. Will the bigger MP toy size help?
Guess it means the rumor was debunked as false or it will come much later than sooner,like Eight plus months later. MP Tracks is great news, As It's a great character and design that will transfer nicely into a MP toy.
MP Ironhide and his mold mate Ratchet,I'm a bit worried about. As HasTak has tried and failed countless times before to create decent update toys for these characters. Will the bigger MP toy size help?
Re: Rumour - Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-25 Tracks, MP-26 Red Tracks (Roadrage), MP-27 Ironhide (1640507)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on January 18th, 2015 @ 12:15pm CST
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.
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on January 18th, 2015 @ 12:15pm CST
Tsutsukakushi wrote:Thought MP-25 was suppose to be Megatron?
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.
Re: Rumour - Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-25 Tracks, MP-26 Red Tracks (Roadrage), MP-27 Ironhide (1640510)
Posted by Tigertrack on January 18th, 2015 @ 12:19pm CST
Posted by Tigertrack on January 18th, 2015 @ 12:19pm CST
Does that mean Masterpiece Raoul as well? And maybe a Blaster in boombox form?
Love the idea of Tracks and Ironhide.
Love the idea of Tracks and Ironhide.
Re: Rumour - Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-25 Tracks, MP-26 Red Tracks (Roadrage), MP-27 Ironhide (1640517)
Posted by Dead Metal on January 18th, 2015 @ 12:40pm CST
Posted by Dead Metal on January 18th, 2015 @ 12:40pm CST
Cool 
Saddened that there still aren't any Decepticons, but also glad that that means I only need two figures this year
Saddened that there still aren't any Decepticons, but also glad that that means I only need two figures this year
Re: Rumour - Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-25 Tracks, MP-26 Red Tracks (Roadrage), MP-27 Ironhide (1640520)
Posted by megatronus on January 18th, 2015 @ 12:46pm CST
Posted by megatronus on January 18th, 2015 @ 12:46pm CST
Nice! With Ironhide on board, and the inevitable Ratchet, we'll have most of the major Autobots who died in the 86 Movie.
Just need Brawn & Windcharger...
Just need Brawn & Windcharger...
Re: Rumour - Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-25 Tracks, MP-26 Red Tracks (Roadrage), MP-27 Ironhide (1640527)
Posted by Bounti76 on January 18th, 2015 @ 1:18pm CST
Posted by Bounti76 on January 18th, 2015 @ 1:18pm CST
Who'd have thought Road Rage would be the first female Masterpiece?
I'm surprised all the purists aren't flipping out over her having her own number, but it makes sense..
Road Rage is fairly seperate as far as fiction goes, so the fact that she's a different character, with (hopefully) a different, mouthplated face justifies her having her own number in the line.
I'm surprised all the purists aren't flipping out over her having her own number, but it makes sense..
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote: So there's the retool that justifies the new number.
Road Rage is fairly seperate as far as fiction goes, so the fact that she's a different character, with (hopefully) a different, mouthplated face justifies her having her own number in the line.
Re: Rumour - Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-25 Tracks, MP-26 Red Tracks (Roadrage), MP-27 Ironhide (1640529)
Posted by megatronus on January 18th, 2015 @ 1:26pm CST
Precisely. New tooling = new number.
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?
Posted by megatronus on January 18th, 2015 @ 1:26pm CST
Bounti76 wrote:Who'd have thought Road Rage would be the first female Masterpiece?
I'm surprised all the purists aren't flipping out over her having her own number, but it makes sense..JelZe GoldRabbit wrote: So there's the retool that justifies the new number.
Road Rage is fairly seperate as far as fiction goes, so the fact that she's a different character, with (hopefully) a different, mouthplated face justifies her having her own number in the line.
Precisely. New tooling = new number.
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?
Re: Rumour - Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-25 Tracks, MP-26 Red Tracks (Roadrage), MP-27 Ironhide (1640533)
Posted by Rodimus Prime on January 18th, 2015 @ 1:38pm CST
Posted by Rodimus Prime on January 18th, 2015 @ 1:38pm CST
I couldn't care less about Tracks and Road Rage, but Ironhide? Hell yes. And hopefully that means MP-28 is Ratchet.
Re: Rumour - Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-25 Tracks, MP-26 Red Tracks (Roadrage), MP-27 Ironhide (1640534)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on January 18th, 2015 @ 1:39pm CST
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.
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on January 18th, 2015 @ 1:39pm CST
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.
Re: Rumour - Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-25 Tracks, MP-26 Red Tracks (Roadrage), MP-27 Ironhide (1640537)
Posted by robotmel on January 18th, 2015 @ 1:52pm CST
Im surprised by the welcome these rumours are getting considering its only a listing on the Chinese website equivelant of Ebay without any confirmed evidence.
I found this on Weibo via a very reliable source....
Posted by robotmel on January 18th, 2015 @ 1:52pm CST
Im surprised by the welcome these rumours are getting considering its only a listing on the Chinese website equivelant of Ebay without any confirmed evidence.
I found this on Weibo via a very reliable source....
Re: Rumour - Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-25 Tracks, MP-26 Red Tracks (Roadrage), MP-27 Ironhide (1640538)
Posted by Mykltron on January 18th, 2015 @ 1:53pm CST
Posted by Mykltron on January 18th, 2015 @ 1:53pm CST
I'll take a Tracks (love that car mode) and an Ironhide. It's gotta beat the Classics deluxe version!
I'd rather have some Insecticons though.
I'd rather have some Insecticons though.
Re: Rumour - Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-25 Tracks, MP-26 Red Tracks (Roadrage), MP-27 Ironhide (1640543)
Posted by padfoo on January 18th, 2015 @ 2:12pm CST
Yeah I feel the same way. Were looking for you Reflector your one of the original combiners.
Posted by padfoo on January 18th, 2015 @ 2:12pm CST
Dead Metal wrote:Cool
Saddened that there still aren't any Decepticons, but also glad that that means I only need two figures this year
Yeah I feel the same way. Were looking for you Reflector your one of the original combiners.
Re: Rumour - Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-25 Tracks, MP-26 Red Tracks (Roadrage), MP-27 Ironhide (1640545)
Posted by megatronus on January 18th, 2015 @ 2:15pm CST
In what way was MP12G an exclusive?
Posted by megatronus on January 18th, 2015 @ 2:15pm CST
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.
In what way was MP12G an exclusive?
Re: Rumour - Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-25 Tracks, MP-26 Red Tracks (Roadrage), MP-27 Ironhide (1640559)
Posted by Ultra Markus on January 18th, 2015 @ 3:04pm CST
Posted by Ultra Markus on January 18th, 2015 @ 3:04pm CST
Nice! hopefully its true!
i would eventually like to all the first season G1 cars in masterpiece form
hopefully its true! i would eventually like to all the first season G1 cars in masterpiece form
Re: Rumour - Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-25 Tracks, MP-26 Red Tracks (Roadrage), MP-27 Ironhide (1640566)
Posted by Kollector on January 18th, 2015 @ 3:37pm CST
Posted by Kollector on January 18th, 2015 @ 3:37pm CST
Sweet. And with Toysrus raising prices on the smaller Masterpieces no real reason to wait for Hasbro releases.
Re: Rumour - Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-25 Tracks, MP-26 Red Tracks (Roadrage), MP-27 Ironhide (1640570)
Posted by griftimus prime on January 18th, 2015 @ 3:55pm CST
Posted by griftimus prime on January 18th, 2015 @ 3:55pm CST
and ratchet after that. cause we have to repaint everything
Re: Rumour - Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-25 Tracks, MP-26 Red Tracks (Roadrage), MP-27 Ironhide (1640591)
Posted by Mr_Autobot411 on January 18th, 2015 @ 4:59pm CST
Posted by Mr_Autobot411 on January 18th, 2015 @ 4:59pm CST
We need more cons......
thought im happy about tracks and ironhide, we really need more cons bottom line
thought im happy about tracks and ironhide, we really need more cons bottom line
Re: Rumour - Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-25 Tracks, MP-26 Red Tracks (Roadrage), MP-27 Ironhide (1640593)
Posted by Cobotron on January 18th, 2015 @ 5:08pm CST
Posted by Cobotron on January 18th, 2015 @ 5:08pm CST
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.
I agree too that we need more cons. I hope we get MP triple changers someday.
Re: Rumour - Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-25 Tracks, MP-26 Red Tracks (Roadrage), MP-27 Ironhide (1640594)
Posted by huryochagi on January 18th, 2015 @ 5:14pm CST
Posted by huryochagi on January 18th, 2015 @ 5:14pm CST
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.
Re: Rumour - Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-25 Tracks, MP-26 Red Tracks (Roadrage), MP-27 Ironhide (1640595)
Posted by megatronus on January 18th, 2015 @ 5:17pm CST
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.
Posted by megatronus on January 18th, 2015 @ 5:17pm CST
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.
Re: Rumour - Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-25 Tracks, MP-26 Red Tracks (Roadrage), MP-27 Ironhide (1640596)
Posted by Desslok2201 on January 18th, 2015 @ 5:20pm CST
Posted by Desslok2201 on January 18th, 2015 @ 5:20pm CST
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!
Re: Rumour - Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-25 Tracks, MP-26 Red Tracks (Roadrage), MP-27 Ironhide (1640597)
Posted by Cobotron on January 18th, 2015 @ 5:20pm CST
Posted by Cobotron on January 18th, 2015 @ 5:20pm CST
He would be great because he could be the size of a real camara.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.
Re: Rumour - Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-25 Tracks, MP-26 Red Tracks (Roadrage), MP-27 Ironhide (1640598)
Posted by DMSL on January 18th, 2015 @ 5:23pm CST
Posted by DMSL on January 18th, 2015 @ 5:23pm CST
Awesome news, but all i really want is Jazz.
Oh and a new Megatron.
Oh and a new Megatron.
Re: Rumour - Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-25 Tracks, MP-26 Red Tracks (Roadrage), MP-27 Ironhide (1640599)
Posted by DecepticonFinishline on January 18th, 2015 @ 5:27pm CST
Posted by DecepticonFinishline on January 18th, 2015 @ 5:27pm CST
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!
Re: Rumour - Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-25 Tracks, MP-26 Red Tracks (Roadrage), MP-27 Ironhide (1640606)
Posted by TimothyR on January 18th, 2015 @ 6:15pm CST
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.
Posted by TimothyR on January 18th, 2015 @ 6:15pm CST
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.
Re: Rumour - Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-25 Tracks, MP-26 Red Tracks (Roadrage), MP-27 Ironhide (1640608)
Posted by Stormrider on January 18th, 2015 @ 6:30pm CST
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.
Posted by Stormrider on January 18th, 2015 @ 6:30pm CST
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.
Re: Rumour - Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-25 Tracks, MP-26 Red Tracks (Roadrage), MP-27 Ironhide (1640611)
Posted by triKlops on January 18th, 2015 @ 6:52pm CST
Posted by triKlops on January 18th, 2015 @ 6:52pm CST
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.
Re: Rumour - Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-25 Tracks, MP-26 Red Tracks (Roadrage), MP-27 Ironhide (1640615)
Posted by Sabrblade on January 18th, 2015 @ 7:06pm CST
Posted by Sabrblade on January 18th, 2015 @ 7:06pm CST
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.
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.
Re: Rumour - Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-25 Tracks, MP-26 Red Tracks (Roadrage), MP-27 Ironhide (1640619)
Posted by fenrir72 on January 18th, 2015 @ 7:29pm CST
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.
Posted by fenrir72 on January 18th, 2015 @ 7:29pm CST
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:Tsutsukakushi wrote:Thought MP-25 was suppose to be Megatron?
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.
Re: Rumour - Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-25 Tracks, MP-26 Red Tracks (Roadrage), MP-27 Ironhide (1640620)
Posted by Ultra Markus on January 18th, 2015 @ 7:30pm CST
Posted by Ultra Markus on January 18th, 2015 @ 7:30pm CST
Mr. Buzzkill Mckillington!
Re: Rumour - Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-25 Tracks, MP-26 Red Tracks (Roadrage), MP-27 Ironhide (1640638)
Posted by padfoo on January 18th, 2015 @ 8:39pm CST
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......
Posted by padfoo on January 18th, 2015 @ 8:39pm CST
Cobotron wrote:He would be great because he could be the size of a real camara.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.
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......
Re: Rumour - Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-25 Tracks, MP-26 Red Tracks (Roadrage), MP-27 Ironhide (1640644)
Posted by Ultra Markus on January 18th, 2015 @ 8:55pm CST
Posted by Ultra Markus on January 18th, 2015 @ 8:55pm CST
padfoo wrote:Cobotron wrote:He would be great because he could be the size of a real camara.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.
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......
Re: Rumour - Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-25 Tracks, MP-26 Red Tracks (Roadrage), MP-27 Ironhide (1640647)
Posted by megatronus on January 18th, 2015 @ 9:00pm CST
While repaint potential is small, they would really milk the shared parts amongst the 3 bots.
Posted by megatronus on January 18th, 2015 @ 9:00pm CST
padfoo wrote:Cobotron wrote:He would be great because he could be the size of a real camara.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.
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.
Re: Rumour - Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-25 Tracks, MP-26 Red Tracks (Roadrage), MP-27 Ironhide (1640649)
Posted by Cobotron on January 18th, 2015 @ 9:09pm CST
Man, I just realized I might have to get one of those YOT Whatever Soundwaves for my Microman shelf.
Posted by Cobotron on January 18th, 2015 @ 9:09pm CST
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?padfoo wrote:Cobotron wrote:He would be great because he could be the size of a real camara.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.
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......
Man, I just realized I might have to get one of those YOT Whatever Soundwaves for my Microman shelf.
Re: Rumour - Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-25 Tracks, MP-26 Red Tracks (Roadrage), MP-27 Ironhide (1640654)
Posted by fenrir72 on January 18th, 2015 @ 9:21pm CST
Maybe MP-Bumble size? That would fit.
Posted by fenrir72 on January 18th, 2015 @ 9:21pm CST
Cobotron wrote: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?padfoo wrote:Cobotron wrote:He would be great because he could be the size of a real camara.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.
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......
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.
Re: Rumour - Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-25 Tracks, MP-26 Red Tracks (Roadrage), MP-27 Ironhide (1640671)
Posted by Desslok2201 on January 18th, 2015 @ 10:03pm CST
Posted by Desslok2201 on January 18th, 2015 @ 10:03pm CST
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
Re: Rumour - Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-25 Tracks, MP-26 Red Tracks (Roadrage), MP-27 Ironhide (1640677)
Posted by shajaki on January 18th, 2015 @ 10:29pm CST
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,
Posted by shajaki on January 18th, 2015 @ 10:29pm CST
i was thinking the same thing. but im trying to stay "glass is half full".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
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,
Re: Rumour - Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-25 Tracks, MP-26 Red Tracks (Roadrage), MP-27 Ironhide (1640698)
Posted by sol magnus on January 18th, 2015 @ 11:04pm CST
Posted by sol magnus on January 18th, 2015 @ 11:04pm CST
Indeed, I hope it's true.
Tracks was one of the "I had it as a kid" guys, so he's a must. Ironhide is Ironhide, so he's a must.
I hope it's true.
Tracks was one of the "I had it as a kid" guys, so he's a must. Ironhide is Ironhide, so he's a must.
I hope it's true.
Re: Rumour - Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-25 Tracks, MP-26 Red Tracks (Roadrage), MP-27 Ironhide (1640702)
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on January 18th, 2015 @ 11:15pm CST
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on January 18th, 2015 @ 11:15pm CST
I'm a big Tracks fan but this basically confirms for me that the earliest we would maybe, possibly see a MP Victory Leo is 2016
Re: Rumour - Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-25 Tracks, MP-26 Red Tracks (Roadrage), MP-27 Ironhide (1640731)
Posted by TikbazThaMenace on January 19th, 2015 @ 1:59am CST
This entirely.
Posted by TikbazThaMenace on January 19th, 2015 @ 1:59am CST
DMSL wrote:Awesome news, but all i really want is Jazz.
Oh and a new Megatron.
This entirely.
Re: Rumour - Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-25 Tracks, MP-26 Red Tracks (Roadrage), MP-27 Ironhide (1640740)
Posted by Venoose1 on January 19th, 2015 @ 3:00am CST
Posted by Venoose1 on January 19th, 2015 @ 3:00am CST
Tracks will be a cool toy, yes he's not one of the big players from G1 but i think most people have a soft spot for him, perhaps more for the G1 toy rather than the cartoon character.
