Additional Image of MP-12 Lambor / Sideswipe

Posted by El Duque May 23, 2012 at 8:00am CDT 37,508 views

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A better version of the MP-12 Lambor image has surfaced on ACToys! This version is clearer and shows the figure from the back and in vehicle mode. The MP-13 teaser is present as well. Check it out below.

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Comment by MINDVVIPE May 23, 2012

So awesome with that countach alt mode... mmmm
Would have helped if they allowed the back part to rotate 180 in robot mode.

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Comment by Genocide G2.0 May 23, 2012

combiner711 wrote:
korisifu wrote:
guarayakha wrote:
Mach wrote:
Last but not least, the prototype photo of MP-12 Sideswipe has also make an appearance, with size comparison with MP-10 Convoy. Also the magazine is teasing the silhouette of MP-13 that will make an appearance at the upcoming 2012 Tokyo Toy Show.

Hello Soundwave?

Not sure how you thought MP-13 to be soundwave, because that totally looks like another Lambor mold.

I'm with you. It looks like a shot taken from a different angle to me. Nothing about it says Soundwave to me. I am intrigued by the new direction Masterpiece is going.

Comparing the MP13 silhouette with 3rd party SW, I can say that is Soundwave.

(pictures was used for comparison only)

It's not bad comparison the only thing that throws me off is the shoulder cannon .

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Comment by Sabrblade May 23, 2012

That image settles it. He's definitely at least Voyager-sized.

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Comment by Lord Onixprime May 23, 2012

I thought Lamborghini didn't want their cars being war toys? Guessing this will make it impossible for Hasbro to bring it to the states.

Also, notice the apparent size comparison with MP-10. Looks like the MP line is getting down scaled.

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Comment by Ravage XK May 23, 2012

Im not bothered by the scale issue. I'd be quite happy for all the MP line to be as tall as MP01 Prime.

I know that being smaller it will be cheaper but I like the idea of MP figures towering over pretty much every other figure from every other line.

So long as its as good as it can be ( preferably with die cast parts, mmmm shiny ) I'll be happy though.

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Comment by Sabrblade May 23, 2012

Lord Onixprime wrote:I thought Lamborghini didn't want their cars being war toys? Guessing this will make it impossible for Hasbro to bring it to the states.

That was Volkswagon.

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Comment by Tigertrack May 23, 2012

Self wants the chest to be a bit less sharp lined.

Needs to be able to angle more. Those hard sharp corners are a turn off in bot mode.

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Comment by Lord Onixprime May 23, 2012

Sabrblade wrote:
Lord Onixprime wrote:I thought Lamborghini didn't want their cars being war toys? Guessing this will make it impossible for Hasbro to bring it to the states.
That was Volkswagon.

I thought both those companies were taking that stance.

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Comment by Ravage XK May 23, 2012

Lord Onixprime wrote:I thought Lamborghini didn't want their cars being war toys? Guessing this will make it impossible for Hasbro to bring it to the states.

Lamborghini is owned by Audi AG, which is 99.7% owned by Volkswagen AG, so it is a bit strange...unless there are enough differences to get around that.

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Comment by Anonymous May 23, 2012

Lord Onixprime wrote:Also, notice the apparent size comparison with MP-10. Looks like the MP line is getting down scaled.

No, it's not. For the 84th time, MP bot modes are gonna be in scale. Sideswipe is a short character, thus he's a short MP. Bigger characters will get bigger MPs, smaller characters will get smaller MPs.

:HEADHURTS:

I'm trying not to get angry, but it's tough when the situation needs to be repeated like that.

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Comment by TheForgottenTaxi May 23, 2012

So wait, MP-Sideswipe is basically going to be Alternator-sized? That actually makes me way more interested in the figure. Sideswipe just didn't seem like a momentous enough character to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with the other MPs, but at this size, it seems kind of awesome.

But $159 for a figure that size seems pretty insane.

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Comment by Lord Onixprime May 23, 2012

TheForgottenTaxi wrote:So wait, MP-Sideswipe is basically going to be Alternator-sized? That actually makes me way more interested in the figure. Sideswipe just didn't seem like a momentous enough character to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with the other MPs, but at this size, it seems kind of awesome.

But $159 for a figure that size seems pretty insane.

Not Alternator sized, that scale is more Alternity sized.

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Comment by MINDVVIPE May 23, 2012

I'd say alternator is about right, if not a little bit bigger even. Although the pic below might be of the older MP optimus that was slightly larger:

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Comment by Dead Metal May 23, 2012

MINDVVIPE wrote:I'd say alternator is about right, if not a little bit bigger even. Although the pic below might be of the older MP optimus that was slightly larger:

MP 10 is just a little bit bigger than MP Starscream

Sideswipe will be about Alternity/ Deluxe sized.

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Comment by Sabrblade May 23, 2012

Lord Onixprime wrote:
TheForgottenTaxi wrote:So wait, MP-Sideswipe is basically going to be Alternator-sized? That actually makes me way more interested in the figure. Sideswipe just didn't seem like a momentous enough character to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with the other MPs, but at this size, it seems kind of awesome.

But $159 for a figure that size seems pretty insane.

Not Alternator sized, that scale is more Alternity sized.

Alternators were closer to Voyager size, while Alternity figures were roughly Deluxes. The size comparison pic in this latest scan definitely has MP Lambor standing at Voyager height.

Compare:

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Comment by MINDVVIPE May 23, 2012

Naaailed it. Damn is that old mp Prime huge compared to the newer.

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Comment by AutobotMR2 May 23, 2012

I am praying to EVERY diety that exists that this get a domestic release. Please for the love of all that is holy!

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Comment by Lord Onixprime May 23, 2012

MINDVVIPE wrote:I'd say alternator is about right, if not a little bit bigger even. Although the pic below might be of the older MP optimus that was slightly larger

That's definitely MP-10. Using Grimlock as a reference, yeah, so not Alternity sized, but kind of a short Alternator. Definitely not taller than an Alt though.

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Comment by Banjo-Tron May 23, 2012

Damn it, too big for inclusion as a 'classics' figure, I was hoping for smaller.

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Comment by Sabrblade May 23, 2012

The image I posted IS of MP-10.

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