More Images of Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-42 Cordon

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After the initial stock photography shown in the story we covered yesterday here, we now have more official images for the newly revealed Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-42 Cordon - the police deco with retool of MP-39 Sunstreaker, as an homage to the latter's Diaclone predecessor - courtesy of Japanese hobby site Dengeki.

As you can see in the images below, we also have confirmation on some of the accessories, such as two chrome guns, with one being more of a gun/cannon arm attachment, changeable engine part display (in or out), the writing "Metropolitan Police Agency" displayed on the left and right doors in kanji, "CR 03" of the license plate as a Diaclone homage, and a quick comparison shot with other police themed Cybertronian MP-17+ Prowl (anime version). Check it out!

Credit(s): Dengeki Hobby

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Re: More Images of Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-42 Cordon (1959548)
Posted by Cyberpath on May 15th, 2018 @ 3:21am CDT

Emerje wrote:Is this parts list from TFSource accurate?

- 1 x MP-42 Cordon Figure
- 2 x Wing Attachments
- 2 x Guns
- 1 x Bio Card
- 1 x Instructions

Not really sure what the "wing attachments" are, they haven't been shown in any photos. Neither has a second gun. Those are things that Sunstreaker didn't come with so it could be a clue as to why the price is so high by comparison.

Meanwhile the AmiAmi parts list seems more accurate:

-Cordon x1
-Rifle (Speed trap gun) x1
-Spare side mirror (runner) x1
-Character card x1
-Instruction paper x1

So I wonder which one is accurate? Seems like AmiAmi's since HLJ has the same list so where did TFS get their info from?

Emerje

2 "Wing Attachments" = spare side-mirrors.

Re: More Images of Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-42 Cordon (1959550)
Posted by Sigma Magnus on May 15th, 2018 @ 4:50am CDT

I was hoping I would warm up to his headsculpt but...no. I really don't like that headsculpt.

Re: More Images of Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-42 Cordon (1959554)
Posted by kriksix on May 15th, 2018 @ 6:00am CDT

I have warmed to the head sculpt, in fact now I love it, so not too disappointed that it doesn't come with alternative faces. However, hoping this doesn't set the precedent for the new MP Megs - that needs to come with all the faces.

Re: More Images of Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-42 Cordon (1959559)
Posted by Sabrblade on May 15th, 2018 @ 7:27am CDT

COPS

Re: More Images of Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-42 Cordon (1959562)
Posted by AllNewSuperRobot on May 15th, 2018 @ 8:00am CDT

Sabrblade wrote:COPS

Theme Song!

Re: More Images of Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-42 Cordon (1959601)
Posted by Cyberpath on May 15th, 2018 @ 10:54am CDT

Was curious to see what "Cordon" would look like as MP-39+ Sunstreaker.

Re: More Images of Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-42 Cordon (1959604)
Posted by Cobotron on May 15th, 2018 @ 11:09am CDT

Awesome bash Cyb! :lol:

I like the yellow you chose. I'd buy that in a heartbeat!

Re: More Images of Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-42 Cordon (1959607)
Posted by Cyberpath on May 15th, 2018 @ 11:26am CDT

Thanks. :)

Re: More Images of Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-42 Cordon (1959618)
Posted by AlphaBass on May 15th, 2018 @ 12:29pm CDT

Missed opportunity to partner with Tyson's Chicken and create an MP Chicken Cordon Bleu.

What is marketing doing?!

Re: More Images of Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-42 Cordon (1959634)
Posted by Ultra Markus on May 15th, 2018 @ 2:17pm CDT

all we need now is this to complete the police force

GiGPoliceSwipe1.jpg

Re: More Images of Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-42 Cordon (1959635)
Posted by Cobotron on May 15th, 2018 @ 2:28pm CDT

They did! He's called Clampdown.

Re: More Images of Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-42 Cordon (1959668)
Posted by shajaki on May 15th, 2018 @ 3:45pm CDT

Cyberpath wrote:Was curious to see what "Cordon" would look like as MP-39+ Sunstreaker.
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Oh man. That looks amazing. I'm so down for one of these

Cobotron wrote:They did! He's called Clampdown.

They did indeed, but there IS still another police Lambo needed: Deepcover!

Re: More Images of Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-42 Cordon (1959676)
Posted by sol magnus on May 15th, 2018 @ 4:19pm CDT

Wrist Rocket!

Re: More Images of Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-42 Cordon (1959693)
Posted by Ultra Markus on May 15th, 2018 @ 5:06pm CDT

shajaki wrote:
Cyberpath wrote:Was curious to see what "Cordon" would look like as MP-39+ Sunstreaker.
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Oh man. That looks amazing. I'm so down for one of these

Cobotron wrote:They did! He's called Clampdown.

They did indeed, but there IS still another police Lambo needed: Deepcover!

Its too bad we don't have a masterpiece groove and streetwise to go with them

Re: More Images of Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-42 Cordon (1959715)
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on May 15th, 2018 @ 9:54pm CDT

Nice to see we are getting a wrist gun/missile thing

Re: More Images of Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-42 Cordon (1959781)
Posted by Sabrblade on May 16th, 2018 @ 9:01am CDT

Well well, looks like we got ourselves a new mystery regarding Cordon's identity as, according to this Tweet from TakaraTomy, his profile says that he used to have a different name in the past.

新キャラクター「コルドン」
謎に包まれたそのプロフィールの一部を公開いたします。
コルドンは元々警察で用いられる「KEEP OUT」の文字でおなじみのテープ備品の事を指すが、その名前に込められた彼の過去とは一体・・・。
モールの予約ページは↓↓
http://takaratomymall.jp/shop/g/g4904810971320/

His function is also given as "Legendary Warrior", and according to another user's attempt at using his Google Translate app on the profile text itself, it says something about Cordon having been someone who was imprisoned for past sins and did community service.

Re: More Images of Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-42 Cordon (1959783)
Posted by Mindmaster on May 16th, 2018 @ 9:10am CDT

Cyberpath wrote:Was curious to see what "Cordon" would look like as MP-39+ Sunstreaker.

Yep, would absolutely buy this if it happened. Solid if.

Re: More Images of Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-42 Cordon (1959787)
Posted by Cobotron on May 16th, 2018 @ 9:37am CDT

Sabrblade wrote:Well well, looks like we got ourselves a new mystery regarding Cordon's identity as, according to this Tweet from TakaraTomy, his profile says that he used to have a different name in the past.

Oh mighty Lore Keeper, who might you speculate him to be?

Re: More Images of Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-42 Cordon (1959790)
Posted by Sabrblade on May 16th, 2018 @ 9:44am CDT

Cobotron wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:Well well, looks like we got ourselves a new mystery regarding Cordon's identity as, according to this Tweet from TakaraTomy, his profile says that he used to have a different name in the past.
Oh mighty Lore Keeper, who might you speculate him to be?

Re: More Images of Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-42 Cordon (1959797)
Posted by Cobotron on May 16th, 2018 @ 9:58am CDT

Sabrblade wrote:
Cobotron wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:Well well, looks like we got ourselves a new mystery regarding Cordon's identity as, according to this Tweet from TakaraTomy, his profile says that he used to have a different name in the past.
Oh mighty Lore Keeper, who might you speculate him to be?

Good answer!

Re: More Images of Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-42 Cordon (1959916)
Posted by Silverwing on May 16th, 2018 @ 9:01pm CDT

Emerje wrote:Good thing I've got some Decepticon stickers from Reprolabels. That's definitely the face of a 'Con.

Maybe I'll just wait for the black repaint.

Never happen, but I can hope, right? He'd need a new name though.

Emerje

You know what, all these MP Sunstreaker repaints would work really well as Scorpinok's Headmaster army! All we need now is a set of 3rd party transforming heads and we're all set!

Re: More Images of Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-42 Cordon (1959926)
Posted by fenrir72 on May 17th, 2018 @ 1:49am CDT

Are red optics accurate indicators if the character was/is a'con? Dang Thrust has yellow optics! If that tweet is an indication Cordon was someone else before (a reformed "Barricade"? Cordon is synonymous with Barricade) :-?

Re: More Images of Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-42 Cordon (1959928)
Posted by Emerje on May 17th, 2018 @ 2:51am CDT

Maybe he's Exhaust. :lol:

But yeah, he's probably supposed to be a G1 Barricade without actually having to figure out how.

Emerje

Re: More Images of Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-42 Cordon (1959966)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on May 17th, 2018 @ 9:21am CDT

Emerje wrote:Maybe he's Exhaust.

But yeah, he's probably supposed to be a G1 Barricade without actually having to figure out how.

Emerje

This one:

Transformers G1 1990 Barricade Gallery

In Japanese G1, he was part of the only Destron/Decepticon Micro Transformer team released (all teams released were Cybetrons/Autobots, even the US Decepticon ones): the Race Car Patrol Team, which we know as the Race Track Patrol:

Transformers G1 1990 Barricade Gallery
From l. to r.: Roller Force, Motorhead, Ground Hog, Barricade

They were associated with Metrotitan.

Re: More Images of Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-42 Cordon (1959996)
Posted by Cobotron on May 17th, 2018 @ 10:47am CDT

I wonder if the reference is just Takara's cheeky way of saying he used to be a Diaclone, now he's a Transformer.

Meanwhile, back at Cybertron Central HQ, the boys on the squad are all abustle over the arrival of some much needed back up.

Artfire: You guys heard anything about this new recruit? Commissioner Gordon? I mean, Capt. Cordon!
Clampdown: Oh YEAH! I hear he's REAL old school. Just like me! And I hear he has a SWEET alt mode!

Re: More Images of Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-42 Cordon (1960346)
Posted by Cyberpath on May 19th, 2018 @ 3:12am CDT

⠀

Re: More Images of Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-42 Cordon (1960360)
Posted by Emerje on May 19th, 2018 @ 6:52am CDT

I'd buy that too, the mold is just that good. Can you do one in Alternator Dead End colors just because?

Emerje

Re: More Images of Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-42 Cordon (1960375)
Posted by Sabrblade on May 19th, 2018 @ 9:39am CDT

Cyberpath wrote:

Why, hello, there, Spin-Out. =P~

Re: More Images of Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-42 Cordon (1960792)
Posted by Sabrblade on May 21st, 2018 @ 6:23pm CDT

More details on Cordon's identity.

Soundwave's Oblivion took a stab at trying to translate the hard-to-read sample image of Cordon's bio from before, and came up with this (image originally posted by TFW2005 user Sam):

Notice that it does NOT say that he was a former Destron (Decepticon), only that he was convicted as a Cybertron (Autobot).

Re: More Images of Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-42 Cordon (1960897)
Posted by Emerje on May 22nd, 2018 @ 6:50am CDT

So he wasn't a Destron and something about his forgotten past made him good at cooking human food. Maybe the "Cordon Bleu" jokes weren't that far off.

I wonder if by chance he's Toaster? He's the only Autobot I can think of with a food-related alt mode.

Emerje

Re: More Images of Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-42 Cordon (1961038)
Posted by fenrir72 on May 22nd, 2018 @ 7:49pm CDT

Sabrblade wrote:More details on Cordon's identity.

Soundwave's Oblivion took a stab at trying to translate the hard-to-read sample image of Cordon's bio from before, and came up with this (image originally posted by TFW2005 user Sam):

Notice that it does NOT say that he was a former Destron (Decepticon), only that he was convicted as a Cybertron (Autobot).

As red optics no longer an accurate depiction of being a former Destron. It's more of an homage to Diaclone then.

So he was(?) an ex-con but not a 'con. :lol:

Re: More Images of Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-42 Cordon (1961055)
Posted by sol magnus on May 22nd, 2018 @ 8:47pm CDT

Nice! I await the full translation!

Re: More Images of Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-42 Cordon (1963661)
Posted by shajaki on June 7th, 2018 @ 5:07pm CDT

Re: More Images of Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-42 Cordon (1990502)
Posted by galvatron00 on October 23rd, 2018 @ 10:07am CDT

So..this guy releases like next week, right?!

WHO'S GETTING HIM?! I NEED PICTURES!!

So I can live vicariously!!

Re: More Images of Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-42 Cordon (1990513)
Posted by Cyberpath on October 23rd, 2018 @ 10:55am CDT

itscramtastic wrote:So..this guy releases like next week, right?!

WHO'S GETTING HIM?! I NEED PICTURES!!

So I can live vicariously!!

Amazon Japan says this Saturday. And probably @Alfes2010..?

Re: More Images of Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-42 Cordon (1990522)
Posted by galvatron00 on October 23rd, 2018 @ 11:16am CDT

Cyberpath wrote:
itscramtastic wrote:So..this guy releases like next week, right?!

WHO'S GETTING HIM?! I NEED PICTURES!!

So I can live vicariously!!
Amazon Japan says this Saturday. And probably @Alfes2010..?

Awwwwwwwwwwwwww snap!! Still, like next week for us in the USofA though.

Re: More Images of Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-42 Cordon (1990537)
Posted by Cobotron on October 23rd, 2018 @ 12:11pm CDT

Cram, I have him locked in at Ami Ami, but he's attached to another Diaclone figure who drops this month.
Let's hope they drop at the same time! :PRAY:

Re: More Images of Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-42 Cordon (1990546)
Posted by galvatron00 on October 23rd, 2018 @ 12:40pm CDT

Cobotron wrote:Cram, I have him locked in at Ami Ami, but he's attached to another Diaclone figure who drops this month.
Let's hope they drop at the same time!

Awwwwww maaaaaaaaaaaaaaaan!! I hope they do too!! Use the magic of Amazon Japan to check!!

Re: More Images of Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-42 Cordon (1991036)
Posted by Emerje on October 25th, 2018 @ 4:44pm CDT

Just paid for my AmiAmi order for Cordon! :-D

Emerje

Re: More Images of Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-42 Cordon (1991242)
Posted by Cyberpath on October 26th, 2018 @ 4:33pm CDT

Source: @Alfes2010

Sunstreaker with Cordon's head/face --

Face-swap --

Car-mode --

Re: More Images of Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-42 Cordon (1991628)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on October 29th, 2018 @ 6:52pm CDT

Thanks to Twitter user Alfes2010, we have a plethora of new in-hand images of the very soon to be hitting your hands MP-42 Cordon! Cordon is a retooled Masterpiece Sunstreaker with a new cop car themed alternate mode based on the Diaclone version of Sunstreaker, and feature new shin parts, new lights in car mode, and a new toy-accurate head sculpt based on the original Sunstreaker toy!

The new in-hand images give us a great look at Cordon compared to his predecessor, and even show us what happens if you play head swap with the 2!

Check out all the new images below, and let us know what you think of this new toy-accurate masterpiece figure in the comments section below!

Re: More Images of Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-42 Cordon (1991704)
Posted by angtre on October 30th, 2018 @ 2:58am CDT

It's definitely nice, I like the extra details. Given the red optics, he probably likes to play "bad cop" though.

Re: More Images of Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-42 Cordon (1991729)
Posted by Sabrblade on October 30th, 2018 @ 8:49am CDT

mentre83 wrote:It's definitely nice, I like the extra details. Given the red optics, he probably likes to play "bad cop" though.

The red eyes are based on those of the Diaclone figure. Though, his online bio did say that he was an Autobot convict who served time for his crime (whatever it was) doing community service on Earth, so he's at least not without a squeaky clean past.

Re: More Images of Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-42 Cordon (1991757)
Posted by triKlops on October 30th, 2018 @ 11:47am CDT

MP-42 Cordon by triKlops, on Flickr

Only time 5-oh gets invited into the casa.

Re: More Images of Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-42 Cordon (1991766)
Posted by Cobotron on October 30th, 2018 @ 12:49pm CDT

Ooooooh! Nice 3K! ;)^

Feeling some jealousy in my bones.
Mine has shipped. Hoping it reaches me by the weekend. (because it's my birthday!)

Haven't had a new MP since Art Fire.

Re: More Images of Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-42 Cordon (1991783)
Posted by triKlops on October 30th, 2018 @ 2:48pm CDT

Cobotron wrote:Ooooooh! Nice 3K!

Feeling some jealousy in my bones.
Mine has shipped. Hoping it reaches me by the weekend. (because it's my birthday!)

Haven't had a new MP since Art Fire.

Gratzi, Cobo!
Should hit your place soon.
Happy Bday, btw!

Re: More Images of Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-42 Cordon (1993602)
Posted by Cobotron on November 11th, 2018 @ 1:35pm CST

A new recruit has arrived to the Cybertronian Civil Defense Division.

Officer Cordon was given a warm welcome from his Commander, Prowl, and fellow officer, Clampdown.

Prowl: "Welcome to the squad. Things have really been heating up lately.
Clampdown: Primus knows, we need all the help we can get!

And of course, just as the team was welcoming Cordon, a call came in.
Dispatch: We have 6-40B. Burglary in process. Decepticon operatives have infiltrated the Autobot Hall of Antiquities.

Clampdown: You ready cut your teeth, Rookie?
Cordon: *Cocky grin, and a nod.*
Prowl: Bots! We got a caller! TRANSFORM AND ROOL OUT!

Clampdown: That's one hell of an alt mode, brother!

Cordon: Let's do this!

HOLY SCRAP! This figure is amazing! My good buddy, known here in the pub as Decepticon Finishline who lives the next city over came by many moons ago and brought Sunstreaker for me to check out. I knew then that this mold was fantastic. I knew I had to have one, but like with all MPs as of late, I decided to wait it out for the inevitable Diaclone repaint. Cordon was announced, and I jumped on the pre-order ASAPronto!

Enough time had past that I had forgotten all the wonderful nuances of this figure. So, he was still very fresh to me when I cracked him open. The bot mode is so sleek, and things tuck away so nicely. The head sculpt they gave Streaker was very disappointing for me, but this one is the tops! The body is a awesome re-interpretation of the OG toy, but with this head, has all the classic Takara design elements that I love.

The Cybertronian Civil Defense Division in Masterpiece form.

Man! It's been a loooong time since I got a new MP. I think Art Fire was the last.
Feels so nice to have a new, fresh MP experience. Especially one that kicks this much tail pipe!

Re: More Images of Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-42 Cordon (1993678)
Posted by Ironhidensh on November 11th, 2018 @ 7:29pm CST

Worth the wait, wasn't he?

Re: More Images of Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-42 Cordon (1993684)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on November 11th, 2018 @ 8:25pm CST

That is beautiful!! Nice MP Emergency crew!

Re: More Images of Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-42 Cordon (1993687)
Posted by Cobotron on November 11th, 2018 @ 8:38pm CST

Ironhidensh wrote:Worth the wait, wasn't he?

Totally!

D-Maximal_Primal wrote:That is beautiful!! Nice MP Emergency crew!

I have a lot of respect for the everyday heroes.

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