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[shajaki]

that newest pic does look gappy. but im with megatronus. and i dont think im just being hopeful

[megatronus]

The big issue I have with Tracks is the same issue I have with Magnus: articulation. It looks like Tracks has none of it in the waist, which is a big deal. In a line that tries its best to minimize the number and severity of compromises, going a step or so backward in the articulation department on Magnus, and now on Tracks, is a huge let down for me.

In the first picture his waist is definitely turned, which is what makes him seem "thin".

I think he's looking much better than the first picture and I expect him to look even better once painted prototypes are revealed.

Hmmm...



Well I'll be... the waist is turned. I happily retract my statement!

I also expect the color protos to look better; he'll probably be more finely tooled to fit together a bit better as well.

Just to clarify, I didn't say "gap or backpack issues", I said it looks hollow like there's not much going on behind the chest area. It looks like the side panel is there to try to fill out the back but on the backside it appears so far to be hollow or extremely minimal. The backside reminds me of the Universe/Classics Inferno/Grapple mold, which is probably the best example I can think of offhand. Ok for a regularly priced retail figure, not acceptable for a Masterpiece figure.

The clarification helps - I see what you're saying. But I would hesitate to say possible hollowness is unacceptable until we know the extent of it. So long as whatever hollowness exists can be largely hidden by panels (in the vein of MP Sideswipe's legs), it probably won't be too bad.

At any rate, hopefully more photos will be leaked soon, and we'll know for sure.

[Emerje]

CW Devastator could almost pass as a modern MP.

I can't tell if you're saying that because you're that impressed by CW Devastator, or if you're saying that as an insult to the MP line. Either way you're wrong IMO.

I'm not too worried about any of the pictures of Tracks. The early shots of Wheeljack had me very worried, but once we saw him in color all of the strange gaps went away, or at the very least blended in. Remember, at this stage the parts don't always snap together properly (or they don't want them to incase of breakage) so there's going to be gaps.

I'm actually happy to see him as a little skinny, makes the rumor of Road Rage coming after him all the more likely.

Emerje

[Convoy]

CW Devastator could almost pass as a modern MP.

I can't tell if you're saying that because you're that impressed by CW Devastator, or if you're saying that as an insult to the MP line. Either way you're wrong IMO.

Emerje

I'm saying both. Humbly, I'm wrong in your opinion.
Sometimes I wish the bar wasn't set so high for the first Prime (Optimus) and so low for the last Prime. (Rodimus)
The ditching of all the diecast isn't totally lost on me. Soundwave had minimal metal and was pretty great. I haven't heard anything bad about Wheeljack yet despite the lack of metal.
Hollow. That might be the magic word.
It's just a prototype and I'm sure it'll look better in color but at this point, as great as it looks, there's something to be desired...Something.

edit: I'll be taking a black MP-25, thank you.

[JustPlainME]

My feelings for MP Tracks are at the 10 second mark...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g9zijc_sulA

[shajaki]

My feelings for MP Tracks are at the 10 second mark...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g9zijc_sulA

[Arctorro]

My feelings for MP Tracks are at the 10 second mark...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g9zijc_sulA

[JustPlainME]

Why are his wings so long!? Arrgh.

Probably for flight mode.

[shajaki]

unexpected panda digibash! though im not a fan of the hood flames

[Va'al]

Courtesy of site sponsors' RobotKingdom.com Facebook page and Kapow! Toys Facebook page, we have a first look not only at the official colours for the upcoming Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-25 Tracks, but also showing off both Corvette and flying mode, the inclusion of a flight stand, and accessories in Raoul and mini-Blaster boombox mode - check it all out in the mirrored image from Kapow below!

[xMXUx]

New pictures found on the Kapow Toys Facebook page.




Edit: too slow

[sol magnus]

If it wasn't a must buy before (it was), it definitely is now.

[RhA]

Raoul. Who'd ever guess that?

[Cyberpath]

Wow, things are moving really fast this time.

[Rated X]

Raoul, lol. Obama is fighting to keep Raoul from being deported.

[Ravage XK]

Should we be concerned about the inclusion of the extras? Aren't they normally used to make up for a smaller or less impressive figure?

[Shuttershock]

Should we be concerned about the inclusion of the extras? Aren't they normally used to make up for a smaller or less impressive figure?

I wouldn't. Most of them have come with at least a few accessories, regardless of size.

[Mr O]

I can see Sunstreaker in there, somewhere.

[shajaki]

His torso doesn't look hollow anymore.
But the biggest news? MP BLASTER!!!!

[shockblast2]

Awesome, can't wait to get the KO version at $30 in about six to nine months! It will go great with my KO Prowl, Sideswipe, Silverstreak, Red alert, and Smokescreen.

[Nemesis Maximo]

Is this like, the fastest that Takara has gone from rumor to confirmed to grey prototype to color images ever with a Masterpiece figure?

[shajaki]

Is this like, the fastest that Takara has gone from rumor to confirmed to grey prototype to color images ever with a Masterpiece figure?

Probably! Maybe they're just trying to make up for lost time

[Sigmus Prime]

Awesome, can't wait to get the KO version at $30 in about six to nine months! It will go great with my KO Prowl, Sideswipe, Silverstreak, Red alert, and Smokescreen.

HERESY!

Anyways, in all honesty, this may be one of my favorite MPs to date. Tracks was a favorite of mine from G1, and got a fair share of valuable screen time, too, unlike some other favorites of mine *coughProwlcough*. The mini Blaster just makes things that much better.

[Shuttershock]

Awesome, can't wait to get the KO version at $30 in about six to nine months! It will go great with my KO Prowl, Sideswipe, Silverstreak, Red alert, and Smokescreen.

HERESY!

Anyways, in all honesty, this may be one of my favorite MPs to date. Tracks was a favorite of mine from G1, and got a fair share of valuable screen time, too, unlike some other favorites of mine *coughProwlcough*. The mini Blaster just makes things that much better.

Yeah, he basically got two whole episodes to himself in season 2. Can Prowl or Bluestreak say the same?

[Cobotron]

Spike and Raoul are totally gonna have a Breakdance dance off on my desk.
I already cut out a little piece of card board for backspins and windmills.