In-Hand - Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP33 Inferno

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Fellow Seibertronian blacklai have updated their blog, and shared some images with us here, with a pictorial review of the upcoming Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-33 Inferno! The colours on the figure, however, seem a little off, so this may not be the final product after all - nonetheless, check out below some in-hand shots of the Autobot firetruck, and head here for more!

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Re: In-Hand - Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP33 Inferno (1840481)
Posted by Big Grim on November 11th, 2016 @ 6:19am CST

Ah. I just noticed this on Megatron but I see it's true here too.

The fists/hands are being rounded off, just like they were in the cartoon instead of the squared off style they have been for forever. I actually properly hate that. When did that start?

Re: In-Hand - Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP33 Inferno (1840483)
Posted by Emerje on November 11th, 2016 @ 6:32am CST

Big Grim wrote:Ah. I just noticed this on Megatron but I see it's true here too.

The fists/hands are being rounded off, just like they were in the cartoon instead of the squared off style they have been for forever. I actually properly hate that. When did that start?

Looking back it seems to have started with Ironhide.

BTW, BlackLai posted on his blog that these came from Hasbro Taiwan and are unfinished samples rather than final products.

Emerje

Re: In-Hand - Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP33 Inferno (1840484)
Posted by Big Grim on November 11th, 2016 @ 6:47am CST

Emerje wrote:Looking back it seems to have started with Ironhide.

Emerje

So I see from the Galleries. I ain't opened Ironhide or Ratchet yet. They're both on the "Rainy Day Pile".

Re: In-Hand - Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP33 Inferno (1840485)
Posted by dragons on November 11th, 2016 @ 6:49am CST

Big Grim wrote:Ah. I just noticed this on Megatron but I see it's true here too.

The fists/hands are being rounded off, just like they were in the cartoon instead of the squared off style they have been for forever. I actually properly hate that. When did that start?

It is what most fans want for there transformers look more human not alien robotic.,

Maybe third party company will make hands for him didn't happen with iron hide master piece figure

Re: In-Hand - Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP33 Inferno (1840492)
Posted by Big Grim on November 11th, 2016 @ 7:22am CST

dragons wrote:It is what most fans want for there transformers look more human not alien robotic.

Uh, please don't speak for the fandom. It never works out well. It's what SOME fans want. However, as a collector of Maasterpiece since MP-o1, it's NOT what I want. This over simplification that's been occurring of late is NOT what I want from a line called MASTERPIECE.

Re: In-Hand - Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP33 Inferno (1840497)
Posted by Bumblebee21 on November 11th, 2016 @ 7:31am CST

Big Grim wrote:
Emerje wrote:Looking back it seems to have started with Ironhide.

Emerje

So I see from the Galleries. I ain't opened Ironhide or Ratchet yet. They're both on the "Rainy Day Pile".

you need to open them up

Re: In-Hand - Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP33 Inferno (1840503)
Posted by Microraptor on November 11th, 2016 @ 8:03am CST

Big Grim wrote:
dragons wrote:It is what most fans want for there transformers look more human not alien robotic.

Uh, please don't speak for the fandom. It never works out well. It's what SOME fans want. However, as a collector of Maasterpiece since MP-o1, it's NOT what I want. This over simplification that's been occurring of late is NOT what I want from a line called MASTERPIECE.

How are "more accurate hands" an oversimplification?

Re: In-Hand - Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP33 Inferno (1840508)
Posted by Sabrblade on November 11th, 2016 @ 8:23am CST

Emerje wrote:
Big Grim wrote:Ah. I just noticed this on Megatron but I see it's true here too.

The fists/hands are being rounded off, just like they were in the cartoon instead of the squared off style they have been for forever. I actually properly hate that. When did that start?

Looking back it seems to have started with Ironhide.

Hmm. So it started around when the designer position switched from Hasui to Kobayashi (albeit, after the Tracks mold). :-?

Re: In-Hand - Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP33 Inferno (1840521)
Posted by Kurona on November 11th, 2016 @ 9:03am CST

Everyone's going on about the ladder magic, but me?

Dr Va'al wrote:

I just want that Gun Ladder

Re: In-Hand - Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP33 Inferno (1840526)
Posted by Big Grim on November 11th, 2016 @ 9:08am CST

Microraptor wrote:How are "more accurate hands" an oversimplification?

Over simple as it is part of the over simple cartoon direction they're now taking. This is a reasonably new thing they are doing. Simple as that. They are accurate to the cartoon only. I'd have rather they kept to the more squared off actual ROBOT looking hands.

Re: In-Hand - Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP33 Inferno (1840529)
Posted by Sabrblade on November 11th, 2016 @ 9:10am CST

Big Grim wrote:
Microraptor wrote:How are "more accurate hands" an oversimplification?

Over simple as it is part of the over simple cartoon direction they're taking. Simple as that. They are accurate to the cartoon only. I'd have rather they kept to the more squared off actual ROBOT looking hands.

Marvel's G1 comics had rounded fingers for the robot characters too, depending on the artist.

Re: In-Hand - Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP33 Inferno (1840534)
Posted by Big Grim on November 11th, 2016 @ 9:22am CST

Sabrblade wrote:Marvel's G1 comics had rounded fingers for the robot characters too, depending on the artist.

I am aware of that. Does not change anything. The over simplifying of Masterpiece is not what I want from this line I've been collecting from the beginning. I want them to continue to have the squared off machine-like hands of the past. I'd like them to continue to be dripping with detail. Not blank smoothed off legs like Inferno.

Just my opinion. I'd prefer the Masterpiece line to be what it has been for the longest of time. And that ain't a direct copy of the cartoon.

Re: In-Hand - Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP33 Inferno (1840540)
Posted by fenrir72 on November 11th, 2016 @ 9:26am CST

Big Grim wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:Marvel's G1 comics had rounded fingers for the robot characters too, depending on the artist.

I am aware of that. Does not change anything. The over simplifying of Masterpiece is not what I want from this line I've been collecting from the beginning. I want them to continue to have the squared off machine-like hands of the past. I'd like them to continue to be dripping with detail. Not blank smoothed off legs like Inferno.

Just my opinion. I'd prefer the Masterpiece line to be what it has been for the longest of time. And that ain't a direct copy of the cartoon.

Maybe its to keep the cost down?

Re: In-Hand - Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP33 Inferno (1840543)
Posted by Cyberpath on November 11th, 2016 @ 9:32am CST

Just for fun:

cartoon hands.jpg

From TFTM.

(Different animators.)

Re: MP hands, I don't care either way. As long as they keep the "Hausi" style articulation/build.

Re: In-Hand - Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP33 Inferno (1840548)
Posted by Big Grim on November 11th, 2016 @ 9:38am CST

fenrir72 wrote:Maybe its to keep the cost down?

No. It's definately a design choice.

Cyberpath wrote:Just for fun:

cartoon hands.jpg

From TFTM.

(Different animators.)

Re: MP hands, I don't care either way. As long as they keep the "Hausi" style articulation/build.

See, I love the second image of Scream. Just that little bit more robotic. I just looks better to me.

Re: In-Hand - Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP33 Inferno (1840670)
Posted by fenrir72 on November 11th, 2016 @ 10:03pm CST

Big Grim wrote:
fenrir72 wrote:Maybe its to keep the cost down?

No. It's definately a design choice.

Cyberpath wrote:Just for fun:

cartoon hands.jpg

From TFTM.

(Different animators.)

Re: MP hands, I don't care either way. As long as they keep the "Hausi" style articulation/build.

See, I love the second image of Scream. Just that little bit more robotic. I just looks better to me.

I remember when UM was being designed, the big shots of Takara specifically reminded the design team ro keep the costs down. Costs trumps design choices.

Re: In-Hand - Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP33 Inferno (1840716)
Posted by no-one on November 12th, 2016 @ 7:47am CST

I haven't been part of the MP Inferno conversation and haven't really given him a proper look. He seems to be at design odds with himself. You've got this nice detailed cab as a chest and then smooth blobs of arms and legs just pinned on.

From the pics the transformation looks like just laying him down and making the back of the truck with those cartoon arms and legs. On one side that disappoints me because I want complex and on the other side that's how the transformations looked in the cartoon.

The ladder fold is clever but Inferno just seems very awkward.

Re: In-Hand - Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP33 Inferno (1842851)
Posted by Cyberpath on November 23rd, 2016 @ 12:57am CST

RobotKindom shared MP-33 Inferno's box:

He transforms into a Fuso T951.

Re: In-Hand - Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP33 Inferno (1842854)
Posted by Cyberpath on November 23rd, 2016 @ 1:13am CST

Cyberpath wrote:RobotKindom shared MP-33 Inferno's box:

He transforms into a Fuso T951.

One of the stock photos on the back depicts this moment:

Re: In-Hand - Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP33 Inferno (1842865)
Posted by Va'al on November 23rd, 2016 @ 4:09am CST

Some more in-package images come from site sponsor RobotKingdom, via Seibertronian Cyberpath, this time of Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-33 Inferno - front and rear of the box, with art and the showcase of accessories and features, plus some cartoon scene recreations and the diecast mini Optimus Prime. We also have confirmation of the alt-mode: he transforms into a Fuso T951. Check it out below!

Re: In-Hand - Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP33 Inferno (1842875)
Posted by xMXUx on November 23rd, 2016 @ 5:54am CST

Looking great

Is he still due this week?

Re: In-Hand - Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP33 Inferno (1842878)
Posted by BumbleDouche on November 23rd, 2016 @ 6:23am CST

I'm buying it because ladder magic

Re: In-Hand - Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP33 Inferno (1842879)
Posted by Deathsanras on November 23rd, 2016 @ 6:42am CST

RIP coins.

Re: In-Hand - Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP33 Inferno (1842881)
Posted by Cyberpath on November 23rd, 2016 @ 7:03am CST

Looking forward to experience the ladder magic.

Kind of funny how that one-time brief bondage scene is one of the features. :))

Surprised that Takara didn't go with this instead, considering that they went with the crane-appendages for Grapple:

Re: In-Hand - Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP33 Inferno (1842882)
Posted by fenrir72 on November 23rd, 2016 @ 7:28am CST

Cyberpath wrote:
Cyberpath wrote:RobotKindom shared MP-33 Inferno's box:

He transforms into a Fuso T951.

One of the stock photos on the back depicts this moment:

http://www.mitsubishi-fuso.com/en/ :APPLAUSE:

"Mitsubishi" MP Hound please :PRAY:

Re: In-Hand - Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP33 Inferno (1842912)
Posted by DetectiveFork on November 23rd, 2016 @ 11:55am CST

Man, Takara digs deep!

Re: In-Hand - Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP33 Inferno (1843013)
Posted by fenrir72 on November 23rd, 2016 @ 11:02pm CST

Incoming!

Re: In-Hand - Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP33 Inferno (1843138)
Posted by Burn on November 24th, 2016 @ 2:33pm CST

Got (and paid) my payment request from HLJ.

Going to see what else they may have on sale this weekend before shipping. Must ... have ... urgently!

Re: In-Hand - Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP33 Inferno (1843144)
Posted by william-james88 on November 24th, 2016 @ 2:52pm CST

Burn wrote:Got (and paid) my payment request from HLJ.

Going to see what else they may have on sale this weekend before shipping. Must ... have ... urgently!

HLJ does black friday sales?

Re: In-Hand - Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP33 Inferno (1843145)
Posted by Bumblebee21 on November 24th, 2016 @ 2:55pm CST

william-james88 wrote:
Burn wrote:Got (and paid) my payment request from HLJ.

Going to see what else they may have on sale this weekend before shipping. Must ... have ... urgently!

HLJ does black friday sales?

they had a big summer sale so i think they might.

Re: In-Hand - Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP33 Inferno (1843150)
Posted by Burn on November 24th, 2016 @ 3:32pm CST

william-james88 wrote:
Burn wrote:Got (and paid) my payment request from HLJ.

Going to see what else they may have on sale this weekend before shipping. Must ... have ... urgently!

HLJ does black friday sales?

It's a three weekend thing (they did shoot an e-mail to news yesterday) but I'll just see what they do this weekend.

Though seeing what they have in stock, there's nothing I really REALLY want unless it's a damn good mark down.
-edit-
Shot it through to you directly.

Re: In-Hand - Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP33 Inferno (1843266)
Posted by Cyberpath on November 25th, 2016 @ 6:10am CST

Review + new photos @ Loopaza Mega Store:

https://www.facebook.com/loopaza/posts/1278133008914878

Re: In-Hand - Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP33 Inferno (1843361)
Posted by Ironhidensh on November 25th, 2016 @ 8:19pm CST

Finally found a good comparison picture of the 3 MP style Inferno molds available currently on the market. Yes, I know one is grapple, it still works.

From left to right: Maketoys, Takara, and MMC.

If you like the recent dedication to being extremely cartoon accurate, Takara us the way to go. I'm not a fan, so I'll be keeping MMC Backdraft. If I ever see Takara on a good deal though, I'll still pick it up. That ladder magic is impressive.

Re: In-Hand - Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP33 Inferno (1843367)
Posted by sol magnus on November 25th, 2016 @ 9:45pm CST

Ironhidensh wrote:Finally found a good comparison picture of the 3 MP style Inferno molds available currently on the market. Yes, I know one is grapple, it still works.

From left to right: Maketoys, Takara, and MMC.

If you like the recent dedication to being extremely cartoon accurate, Takara us the way to go. I'm not a fan, so I'll be keeping MMC Backdraft. If I ever see Takara on a good deal though, I'll still pick it up. That ladder magic is impressive.

Taken all together, I like the toy aesthetic of MMC's "Inferno" the best, but I would have to buy both, which I'm not willing to do. Gotta go official if any on Inferno.

Re: In-Hand - Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP33 Inferno (1843369)
Posted by fenrir72 on November 25th, 2016 @ 9:51pm CST

Ironhidensh wrote:Finally found a good comparison picture of the 3 MP style Inferno molds available currently on the market. Yes, I know one is grapple, it still works.

From left to right: Maketoys, Takara, and MMC.

If you like the recent dedication to being extremely cartoon accurate, Takara us the way to go. I'm not a fan, so I'll be keeping MMC Backdraft. If I ever see Takara on a good deal though, I'll still pick it up. That ladder magic is impressive.

That Inferno looks so G1 + the advancements! Lookin' good!

Re: In-Hand - Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP33 Inferno (1843375)
Posted by Burn on November 25th, 2016 @ 10:09pm CST

He looks like he has his pants pulled all the way up to his chest.

Re: In-Hand - Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP33 Inferno (1843377)
Posted by william-james88 on November 25th, 2016 @ 10:16pm CST

Burn wrote:He looks like he has his pants pulled all the way up to his chest.

With MP Megatron I guess that makes it a new theme in the MP line

Re: In-Hand - Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP33 Inferno (1843378)
Posted by Bumblebee21 on November 25th, 2016 @ 10:27pm CST

william-james88 wrote:
Burn wrote:He looks like he has his pants pulled all the way up to his chest.

With MP Megatron I guess that makes it a new theme in the MP line

He got the depends on.
Which a certain Megatron doesn't.
Inferno looks too cartoon accurate.
I like the ladder trick tho

Re: In-Hand - Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP33 Inferno (1843383)
Posted by Sabrblade on November 25th, 2016 @ 10:48pm CST

Burn wrote:He looks like he has his pants pulled all the way up to his chest.

Re: In-Hand - Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP33 Inferno (1843404)
Posted by Cyberpath on November 26th, 2016 @ 2:21am CST

From: げんもん Photo Vault

Re: In-Hand - Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP33 Inferno (1843538)
Posted by Cyberpath on November 27th, 2016 @ 6:36am CST

Wow! It seems like Takara is getting better and better.

Footage from: MP-33 Masterpiece Inferno - Review by The Chosen Prime.

(Watched only the first five minutes because I wanna leave something for when the toy arrives.)

Re: In-Hand - Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP33 Inferno (1843541)
Posted by Ironhidensh on November 27th, 2016 @ 7:21am CST

Cyberpath wrote:Wow! It seems like Takara is getting better and better.

Footage from: MP-33 Masterpiece Inferno - Review by The Chosen Prime.

(Watched only the first five minutes because I wanna leave something for when the toy arrives.)

Not really. MMC Backdraft has that gimmick as well.

Re: In-Hand - Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP33 Inferno (1843544)
Posted by Cyberpath on November 27th, 2016 @ 7:52am CST

Ironhidensh wrote:
Cyberpath wrote:Wow! It seems like Takara is getting better and better.

Footage from: MP-33 Masterpiece Inferno - Review by The Chosen Prime.

(Watched only the first five minutes because I wanna leave something for when the toy arrives.)

Not really. MMC Backdraft has that gimmick as well.

Convergent evolution.

Re: In-Hand - Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP33 Inferno (1843641)
Posted by sol magnus on November 27th, 2016 @ 7:16pm CST

Man, I can't wait to get this guy. While I love certain characters, I have an affinity for any of the figures I had when I was a kid.

Soundwave and Buzzsaw *my firsts*, Ultra Magnus, Rodimus Prime, Grimlock, Inferno, Tracks and Shockwave would be must-buys for me, just because they were in my collection back in the day before I could buy whatever I wanted for myself.

Then there were the guys I really wanted but just couldn't get like Optimus Prime, Prowl and Megatron.

Re: In-Hand - Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP33 Inferno (1843665)
Posted by william-james88 on November 27th, 2016 @ 8:32pm CST

Fellow Seibertronian Cyberpath has sent our way a video review of Takara's Masterpiece MP-33 Inferno. It is from site sponsor The Chosen Prime. They give a very detailed rundown of all the features that come with this toy and an extensive comparison to the other MP-styled Inferno toys out there. Finally they provide a great group shot to show how well this toy scales and looks compared with the rest of the line. If you have received yours already please let us know how you find it!

Re: In-Hand - Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP33 Inferno (1843736)
Posted by BumbleDouche on November 28th, 2016 @ 8:26am CST

Very nice looking figure! Yay, ladder magic!

Re: In-Hand - Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP33 Inferno (1843738)
Posted by frogbat on November 28th, 2016 @ 8:28am CST

Dear mr bank manager, I'd like to apply for a loan.

How much?

Lots.

For what?

transformers

Re: In-Hand - Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP33 Inferno (1843812)
Posted by Cyberpath on November 28th, 2016 @ 2:14pm CST

Cool pic by Alfes2010 --

Re: In-Hand - Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP33 Inferno (1844129)
Posted by padfoo on November 29th, 2016 @ 6:45pm CST

Great looking toy, its very well designed.

Re: In-Hand - Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP33 Inferno (1845653)
Posted by frogbat on December 6th, 2016 @ 2:46am CST

finally received mine and yep, think it's my fave mp so far. My previous top was magnus, but his but flap and lack of transforming cab are 2 negatives whereas so far the only thing i have a problem with is that his faces fly out of the packaging extremely easily. Also have a paint defect but not major. The fact I can opt out of chrome made me very happy. I wish that whoever designed this does a decepticon in the near future as the transformation is awesome and there aren't any things like ironhide's hips where you say to yourself "this could've been done better".

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