In-Hand Images: Takara Tomy MP-12 Lambor

His head looks tiny in that 4th to last pic
Looks awesome though. Wish I was collecting this scale. That alt mode wins me over even if the robot mode is nothing insane.

Lambor demonstrates the "leg up" position on Convoy (TM Ray Kellogg) That takes bearings of chrome steel.

I always thought Sideswipe was the coolest looking of the Diaclone car designs, so this would be an instabuy for me, if only there wasn't Fort Max and all this awesome cassette-based stuff to save up for. Gonna' hafta' put this one off for a bit.

I wanna see him with Henkei Lambor, dagnamit!

Yep, Takara did it again. That IS Sideswipe and he will be MINE !!!

I'm not into collecting the larger items, awesome as MP-10 is, I'm giving it a pass. But Sideswipe is doing nothing but impress me!

Can anyone tell: is there an interior in car mode?

RAcast wrote:I'm not into collecting the larger items, awesome as MP-10 is, I'm giving it a pass. But Sideswipe is doing nothing but impress me!

Yeah, I can't blame you. MP-10 is incredible, and one of my fav figures, but that $300 price tag is quite daunting. Especially if you're on any kind of budget. He's well worth it for those who can afford him though (at least in my opinion).

Put some lipstick on him and he kinda looks like Tim Curry from the Rocky Horror Picture Show.

LOST Cybertronian wrote:Put some lipstick on him and he kinda looks like Tim Curry from the Rocky Horror Picture Show.

oh no, I cannot unsee!!!

Yep, he kinda does.

Wow... he's been working out. Look at those abs! He looks fantastic and I'm trying to make up my mind. IF I get him then I will commit to collecting all upcoming (assumingly) First Season MPs -Hercules for the Constructicons. If I skip, well my pocket will be a lot fuller.

His hands look a bit goofy tho.

Megatronus27 wrote:His hands look a bit goofy tho.

How're his hands goofy? They just look like Alternator's hands to me.

Bumblevivisector wrote:Lambor demonstrates the "leg up" position on Convoy (TM Ray Kellogg) That takes bearings of chrome steel.

I always thought Sideswipe was the coolest looking of the Diaclone car designs, so this would be an instabuy for me, if only there wasn't Fort Max and all this awesome cassette-based stuff to save up for. Gonna' hafta' put this one off for a bit.

Haha -He's doing the Captain(Morgan)!

RAcast wrote:

Megatronus27 wrote:His hands look a bit goofy tho.

How're his hands goofy? They just look like Alternator's hands to me.

They are fine when in a fist but open they look "orangitangy". And yes I just made up a word. There seems to be too much space when open between the thumb and fingers and I'm not a huge fan of the bent fingertips. I realize I'm probably being WAY too picky as he is a deluxe+ figure. But he's also an MP. Could also be the zoomed pics too.

Not that impressed by robot mode, he looks really blocky and under-detailed for a MP.

I wish they could have made the hood piece smaller in robot mode, it looks way too wide.

FellintoOblivion wrote:Not that impressed by robot mode, he looks really blocky and under-detailed for a MP.

I wish they could have made the hood piece smaller in robot mode, it looks way too wide.

But he's supposed to be blocky, that's the whole point of the Countach. I guess he could use a few touches of paint here and there to bring out a few small molded details...but not much. As for the hood, eh, it looks good to me. Maybe it'll get in the way a touch, but I feel like that's what Sideswipe is supposed to look like. He's a somewhat bulky soldier type.

Hopefully this guy will still be available after Fort Max comes out. Won't be able to buy him until then.

Well I only have the pictures to go by but the level of engineering that went into this toy just seems really sub par for a MP. It seems more like a deluxe.

Don't get me wrong, I realize it's a pretty simply transformation to go from car to robot but Rodimus, in my opinion, was a perfect example of how a car-former should get the MP treatment.

FellintoOblivion wrote:Well I only have the pictures to go by but the level of engineering that went into this toy just seems really sub par for a MP. It seems more like a deluxe.

Don't get me wrong, I realize it's a pretty simply transformation to go from car to robot but Rodimus, in my opinion, was a perfect example of how a car-former should get the MP treatment.

Interesting. I actually consider Rodimus a failure. Although Rodimus is accurate (which of course is the real focus), I'm uncomfortable transforming him. I got mine discounted at TRU because it was open and missing instructions, so I assume that has a HUGE impact, but watching youtube makes me fearful of breaking tabs, sensative flaps, and a host of potential breaking points! On top of it his shoulders are weird when his arms are straight forward and his chest disconnects regularly. At this point, I'm seriously considering buying a second (Takara Version) so that I don't HAVE to ever transform him to show both modes -which of course completely goes against the basic principle -TRANSFORMING.

FellintoOblivion wrote:Well I only have the pictures to go by but the level of engineering that went into this toy just seems really sub par for a MP. It seems more like a deluxe.

Don't get me wrong, I realize it's a pretty simply transformation to go from car to robot but Rodimus, in my opinion, was a perfect example of how a car-former should get the MP treatment.

Don't forget, Sideswipe is between a deluxe and voyager sized figure, he's not nearly as large as Rodimus.

I wonder what the odds are that he'll be available after the first of the year. I've already got so much on order, I've got to push him off for a bit unfortunately. Hopefully I can pick him up later, or we'll hear about a US release.

Ah I didn't realize he was so small.

Ah I didn't realize he was so small.

Yeah he's much smaller than the previous ones, but it's because they're making everything in scale now, and so he scales perfectly! I love it!

wow... love him in Lambo mode, very cool! robot mode... nothing amazing!, but it'll be a pass for me, have him as an Alternator... all good!
but that Lambo!

LOST Cybertronian wrote:Put some lipstick on him and he kinda looks like Tim Curry from the Rocky Horror Picture Show.

You say that as if it's a bad thing.

Can't see me spending almost a hundred bucks on this toy. In my opinion, this is a failed mp. Love the Lamborghini mode, but robot mode, ehhh. Nothing special. I display my toys in robot mode. So no go. If I wanted a model car, I'll buy the die-cast one from maestro, or hot wheels or something. Cheaper. By the way, don't care for scale. Hate small size mp wannabes

Looks kinda simple in bot mode, but still nice nonetheless. Can't wait to get him!

Want. Though his lips look like he had some collagen shots...or someone busted him in the lip.

Megatronus27 wrote:Although Rodimus is accurate (which of course is the real focus), I'm uncomfortable transforming him.

I've transformed mine loads and nothing is showing signs of breakage.

I wonder if the high price is a reflection of having to pay for a license for a real car likeness?

I love almost everything about this MP Sideswipe, including it's relatively small size / scale accuracy.
However, that face looks pretty bad.

And yeah, the high price is a reflection of paying for the brand license, for extra paint details, for a higher than usual amount of small parts + assembly and hopefully for some more QC.

metaphorge wrote:

LOST Cybertronian wrote:Put some lipstick on him and he kinda looks like Tim Curry from the Rocky Horror Picture Show.

You say that as if it's a bad thing.

That is very very bad.

I still hate that head.
His arms look so skinny.

metaphorge wrote:I wanna see him with Henkei Lambor, dagnamit!

Ask and you shall receive.

His alt mode is very pretty, but that size, that price, that face...glad I cancelled the preorder.

ambitron wrote:

metaphorge wrote:I wanna see him with Henkei Lambor, dagnamit!

Ask and you shall receive.

Rubber tires or Plastic?


EDIT:

NVM, wow no die-cast, or rubber tires?
Why the hell is this a Takara product?
This is Hasbro style, and not very "Masterpiece"
for 90$ it should have at least metal feet, and rubber tires.
With that and the bad door lines, I'm canceling the PO.
What horsecrap, a large Deluxe figure for 90$, NO THANKS.

How do you go from MP-10 to this?

So damn great!

Cannot wait to get him!

I knew he was small but i didnt realise he was that small....really starting to reconsider him. really want it since he was always my favorite autobot...but at that price not sure i can justify it.

Maybe hasbro will put him out nexxt year for alot cheaper?

Not gonna lie, but after collecting ALL the stateside MP seekers, MP Grimlock, 20th Anniversary MP Prime from 2004, Movie 20th Anniversary MP Prime, TRU MP Rodimus, Takara MP Rodimus, and Takara MP Megatron, I think it's safe to say this is not a Masterpiece figure. Sorry Sideswipe. Bring on MP Soundwave and hopefully, fingers crossed and praying, MP Galvatron

"To wet your appetite for the pending release..."
I hate to sound overly picky about spelling and grammar, but the correct word is whet. "Jimmy wet the bed." "His pants are wet." My appetite is whet."

Wolf-Spider

I DO NOT LIKE THIS FIGURE ................. and that's because I LOVE IT lol I can't wait to have him and soundwave

Ravage XK wrote:I wonder if the high price is a reflection of having to pay for a license for a real car likeness?

I've wondered that also I can't see Lamborghini just saying ya it's no problem using our name and likeness maybe it will boost sales lol. I doubt many TF collectors can afford a Lamborghini even if it is an older one

Sexy.

I actually like the size and don't mind the cutbacks. The fact is that we've in a global depression and so cost cutting is going to be a factor. TBH while a BT/ALT scale might have been nice, I have to say that to me this isactually great overall.

Yes rubber tires and die cast would have been nice, but considering that the other choice would have been reduced tooling, I'm fine with foregoing both.

What is blowing me away though is that the new MP scale seems to be roughly in line with the original G1 scale, meaning that we're essentially getting what MP figures were meant to be about (super detailed, super articulated G1 toys) in the truest sense of the word.

Considering how much we pay for reissues, I'm fine with paying what we are for the new MPs - especially with what I get them for on early bird discount on HLJ.

My only dilemma is going to be whether I can hold out with it being in my private warehouse on HLJ to save on shipping for 6 weeks. I hope I can, but it's not looking good.

RodimalToyota wrote:for 90$ it should have at least metal feet, and rubber tires.
With that and the bad door lines, I'm canceling the PO.
What horsecrap, a large Deluxe figure for 90$, NO THANKS.

How do you go from MP-10 to this?

Except it's not rec. retailing for $90 in Japan or on Japanese online stores. Anyone paying that much is going through an importer and so they can't really be surprised when there's such a discrepancy between what they're paying and Japanese RRP.

With online import retailers like BBTS, you're effectively paying Japanese retail or close to it plus an importer's markup (nothing against them for doing that, just that these days it's often cheaper to get Japanese stuff from Japanese online retailers than it is from US importers).

Even if they're getting it at Japanese wholesale, meaning there's no double markup; you're still paying for their shipping to get it from Japan, plus a markup on that as a part of their costings. Ultimately you're paying for convenience and quite a premium for it too I might add.

Rec retail on these when you import them yourself is $70 and if you'd gotten in with a preorder on HLJ.com for example, you'd only be paying $59 +shipping which is about half of what BBTS and other US online retailers are going to want to charge you.

My advice to anyone caught out by this is next time a MP like this or any other Japanese figure shows up- check out Japanese online retailers and get in early. Otherwise you'll wind up paying a premium for them.

WolfSpider1979 wrote:"To wet your appetite for the pending release..."
I hate to sound overly picky about spelling and grammar, but the correct word is whet. "Jimmy wet the bed." "His pants are wet." My appetite is whet."

Wolf-Spider

My apologies. Perhaps I was confusing "wet your whistle" and "whet your appetite".

El Duque wrote:

WolfSpider1979 wrote:"To wet your appetite for the pending release..."
I hate to sound overly picky about spelling and grammar, but the correct word is whet. "Jimmy wet the bed." "His pants are wet." My appetite is whet."

Wolf-Spider

My apologies. Perhaps I was confusing "wet your whistle" and "whet your appetite".

It sure looks like it. It's very easy to confuse the two, since a lot of people haven't realized that there was a homonym for dampness.