New Images of Transformers Masterpiece Ironhide shown off at Transformers Expo Taipei

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

Maybe Ironhide can tow it.

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!!

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.

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.

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?