Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-12T Tigertrack Comparison Image
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Also from the twitter-verse, we have new image of Takara Tomy's exclusive MP-12T Tigertrack. This image comes to us from Takara Tomy designer Shogo Hasui, and gives us as side by side head shot with MP-12 Lambor. Tigertrack's head is combination of Lambor's helmet with Red Alert's face. Image mirrored below.
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Credit(s): Shogo Hasui, TFsource
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Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-12T Tigertrack Comparison Image (1493120)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on June 6th, 2013 @ 9:17am CDT
Now that is a nice unexpected move.
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on June 6th, 2013 @ 9:17am CDT
El Duque wrote:Tigertrack's head is combination of Lambor's helmet with Red Alert's face.
Now that is a nice unexpected move.
Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-12T Tigertrack Comparison Image (1493122)
Posted by Xephon0930 on June 6th, 2013 @ 9:32am CDT
Posted by Xephon0930 on June 6th, 2013 @ 9:32am CDT
Yeah,I'm not too thrilled for this Sunstreaker Masterpiece figure as his horns don't even have the golden stripes added with the lack of the backseat engine kibble that made him a souped up Lamborghini.
So when are we going to get some Autobot/Decepticon commanders back in the MP line? Still waiting for a proper Magnus and a Megatron 2.0
So when are we going to get some Autobot/Decepticon commanders back in the MP line? Still waiting for a proper Magnus and a Megatron 2.0
Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-12T Tigertrack Comparison Image (1493125)
Posted by Sabrblade on June 6th, 2013 @ 9:49am CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on June 6th, 2013 @ 9:49am CDT
Can't you read? It's not Sunstreaker. It's Tigertrack.Xephon0930 wrote:Yeah,I'm not too thrilled for this Sunstreaker Masterpiece figure as his horns don't even have the golden stripes added with the lack of the backseat engine kibble that made him a souped up Lamborghini.
Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-12T Tigertrack Comparison Image (1493129)
Posted by Rogueknight on June 6th, 2013 @ 9:56am CDT
WOW thanks for coming out. As every article for this figure has said its TIGERTRACKS.
http://tfwiki.net/wiki/Tigertrack
Sunstreaker while IS yellow is not a carbon copy as Sideswipe. Streaker is a customized Lamborghini Countach LP500S, Swipe is off the shelf. And robot mode is completely different.
http://tfwiki.net/wiki/Sunstreaker_%28G1%29
Different car looks, different robot modes, same color... if that is your only reason for posting like a idiot then you can call him Freewheeler too:
http://tfwiki.net/wiki/Free_Wheeler
Posted by Rogueknight on June 6th, 2013 @ 9:56am CDT
Xephon0930 wrote:Yeah,I'm not too thrilled for this Sunstreaker Masterpiece figure as his horns don't even have the golden stripes added with the lack of the backseat engine kibble that made him a souped up Lamborghini.
WOW thanks for coming out. As every article for this figure has said its TIGERTRACKS.
http://tfwiki.net/wiki/Tigertrack
Sunstreaker while IS yellow is not a carbon copy as Sideswipe. Streaker is a customized Lamborghini Countach LP500S, Swipe is off the shelf. And robot mode is completely different.
http://tfwiki.net/wiki/Sunstreaker_%28G1%29
Different car looks, different robot modes, same color... if that is your only reason for posting like a idiot then you can call him Freewheeler too:
http://tfwiki.net/wiki/Free_Wheeler
Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-12T Tigertrack Comparison Image (1493130)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on June 6th, 2013 @ 9:57am CDT
As in, he's not based on this guy, but on this guy
Now, let's all move on and stop beating the poor guy...
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on June 6th, 2013 @ 9:57am CDT
Sabrblade wrote:Can't you read? It's not Sunstreaker. It's Tigertrack.Xephon0930 wrote:Yeah,I'm not too thrilled for this Sunstreaker Masterpiece figure as his horns don't even have the golden stripes added with the lack of the backseat engine kibble that made him a souped up Lamborghini.
As in, he's not based on this guy, but on this guy
Now, let's all move on and stop beating the poor guy...
Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-12T Tigertrack Comparison Image (1493133)
Posted by hinomars19 on June 6th, 2013 @ 10:31am CDT
Sweet mercy, the Univers swipe/streaker mold certainly has a lot to answer for. And the designer of said toy being so clever thought he was doing us a favour. Look at the confusion the man has caused
Anyway, as someone else said, enough of that. This guy is too expensive, but the evil sucker is making me want him. Seriously, I mean, clever head/ face swapping? Do Takara want me to buy their toys that badly (...yes of course they do!) But that's beside the point. I was NOT supposed to be buying this mold a third time. I was NOT supposed to be feeding my Diaclone obsession.
I just wasn't
Posted by hinomars19 on June 6th, 2013 @ 10:31am CDT
Xephon0930 wrote:Yeah,I'm not too thrilled for this Sunstreaker Masterpiece figure as his horns don't even have the golden stripes added with the lack of the backseat engine kibble that made him a souped up Lamborghini.
Sweet mercy, the Univers swipe/streaker mold certainly has a lot to answer for. And the designer of said toy being so clever thought he was doing us a favour. Look at the confusion the man has caused
Anyway, as someone else said, enough of that. This guy is too expensive, but the evil sucker is making me want him. Seriously, I mean, clever head/ face swapping? Do Takara want me to buy their toys that badly (...yes of course they do!) But that's beside the point. I was NOT supposed to be buying this mold a third time. I was NOT supposed to be feeding my Diaclone obsession.
I just wasn't
Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-12T Tigertrack Comparison Image (1493136)
Posted by Xephon0930 on June 6th, 2013 @ 10:43am CDT
Posted by Xephon0930 on June 6th, 2013 @ 10:43am CDT
Well excuse me if I didn't properly identify one of the many many Transformers in G1. When I think of Sideswipe,Sun Streaker usually isn't that far behind.
Plus the yellow color scheme could be justified as MP lines only have silver chrome and not gold.
Plus the Japanese naming of Side Swipe in this line didn't help matters.
Plus the yellow color scheme could be justified as MP lines only have silver chrome and not gold.
Plus the Japanese naming of Side Swipe in this line didn't help matters.
Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-12T Tigertrack Comparison Image (1493138)
Posted by Mindmaster on June 6th, 2013 @ 10:47am CDT
Joke's on you, Sideswipe has always been called Lambor in Japan since his debut Generation One. It makes perfect sense for a Japanese-original Masterpiece figure to be called the Japanese name of the character it is meant to represent.
Posted by Mindmaster on June 6th, 2013 @ 10:47am CDT
Xephon0930 wrote:Plus the Japanese naming of Side Swipe in this line didn't help matters.
Joke's on you, Sideswipe has always been called Lambor in Japan since his debut Generation One. It makes perfect sense for a Japanese-original Masterpiece figure to be called the Japanese name of the character it is meant to represent.
Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-12T Tigertrack Comparison Image (1493139)
Posted by Xephon0930 on June 6th, 2013 @ 10:51am CDT
Well excuse me if I can't get minute details right 100% of the time. I'm not very fluent in my knowledge of G1 as I have never really grew up on it and have recently been watching episodes for a while now.
Posted by Xephon0930 on June 6th, 2013 @ 10:51am CDT
Mindmaster wrote:Xephon0930 wrote:Plus the Japanese naming of Side Swipe in this line didn't help matters.
Joke's on you, Sideswipe has always been called Lambor in Japan since his debut Generation One. It makes perfect sense for a Japanese-original Masterpiece figure to be called the Japanese name of the character it is meant to represent.
Well excuse me if I can't get minute details right 100% of the time. I'm not very fluent in my knowledge of G1 as I have never really grew up on it and have recently been watching episodes for a while now.
Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-12T Tigertrack Comparison Image (1493143)
Posted by hinomars19 on June 6th, 2013 @ 11:04am CDT
Which is why I pointed the finger at the Universe toy
I know that's bound to be %99 of the reason a lot of people were expecting MP Sideswipe to be re-painted into Sunstreaker the minute he was announced.
Live and learn fellow fan
Trust me, should we ever get an MP Sunstreaker, he will be his own original mold based purely off of his G1 self. This fellow is Tigertrack, a very obscure, but very legitimate G1 character 
Posted by hinomars19 on June 6th, 2013 @ 11:04am CDT
Xephon0930 wrote:Well excuse me if I can't get minute details right 100% of the time. I'm not very fluent in my knowledge of G1 as I have never really grew up on it and have recently been watching episodes for a while now.
Which is why I pointed the finger at the Universe toy
I know that's bound to be %99 of the reason a lot of people were expecting MP Sideswipe to be re-painted into Sunstreaker the minute he was announced.Live and learn fellow fan
Trust me, should we ever get an MP Sunstreaker, he will be his own original mold based purely off of his G1 self. This fellow is Tigertrack, a very obscure, but very legitimate G1 character
Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-12T Tigertrack Comparison Image (1493144)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on June 6th, 2013 @ 11:14am CDT
I should add that "Lambor" is rather exceptional when it comes to Japanese naming, along with "Convoy" for Optimus Prime. In Japan, most kept their English name or got a variation of it, including Sunstreaker. The Mini-Bots don't count.
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on June 6th, 2013 @ 11:14am CDT
Mindmaster wrote:Xephon0930 wrote:Plus the Japanese naming of Side Swipe in this line didn't help matters.
Joke's on you, Sideswipe has always been called Lambor in Japan since his debut Generation One. It makes perfect sense for a Japanese-original Masterpiece figure to be called the Japanese name of the character it is meant to represent.
I should add that "Lambor" is rather exceptional when it comes to Japanese naming, along with "Convoy" for Optimus Prime. In Japan, most kept their English name or got a variation of it, including Sunstreaker. The Mini-Bots don't count.
Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-12T Tigertrack Comparison Image (1493146)
Posted by hinomars19 on June 6th, 2013 @ 11:23am CDT
Why don't the mini bots count? Did they do something bad?
Let's not forget Condor and Jaga (Jaguar)
Speaking of names, I've only just realised he's TigerTRACK...I keep thinking it's TigertrackS
And I'm still not buying him...
Posted by hinomars19 on June 6th, 2013 @ 11:23am CDT
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:I should add that "Lambor" is rather exceptional when it comes to Japanese naming, along with "Convoy" for Optimus Prime. In Japan, most kept their English name or got a variation of it, including Sunstreaker. The Mini-Bots don't count.
Why don't the mini bots count? Did they do something bad?
Let's not forget Condor and Jaga (Jaguar)
Speaking of names, I've only just realised he's TigerTRACK...I keep thinking it's TigertrackS
And I'm still not buying him...
Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-12T Tigertrack Comparison Image (1493150)
Posted by dragons on June 6th, 2013 @ 11:35am CDT
Posted by dragons on June 6th, 2013 @ 11:35am CDT
some harsh comments making honest misteake to tigertrack to sunstreaker, looks good in yellow not big fan of some japan character repaints
Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-12T Tigertrack Comparison Image (1493153)
Posted by Mindmaster on June 6th, 2013 @ 11:40am CDT
To be honest, Tigertrack"s" is much catchier than Tigertrack.
Posted by Mindmaster on June 6th, 2013 @ 11:40am CDT
hinomars19 wrote:Speaking of names, I've only just realised he's TigerTRACK...I keep thinking it's TigertrackS
To be honest, Tigertrack"s" is much catchier than Tigertrack.
Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-12T Tigertrack Comparison Image (1493157)
Posted by hinomars19 on June 6th, 2013 @ 11:57am CDT
Not necessarily. I can understand why it would get people's backs up, especially since this has been an issue since Sideswipe was first revealed. A yellow Sideswipe does not a Sunstreaker make, not to those old enough to know and love him We may be creaking at the joints but we are still here
Regardless...every news post labels him MP TIGERTRACK...
Posted by hinomars19 on June 6th, 2013 @ 11:57am CDT
dragons wrote:some harsh comments making honest misteake to tigertrack to sunstreaker, looks good in yellow not big fan of some japan character repaints
Not necessarily. I can understand why it would get people's backs up, especially since this has been an issue since Sideswipe was first revealed. A yellow Sideswipe does not a Sunstreaker make, not to those old enough to know and love him
We may be creaking at the joints but we are still here Regardless...every news post labels him MP TIGERTRACK...
Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-12T Tigertrack Comparison Image (1493161)
Posted by hinomars19 on June 6th, 2013 @ 11:59am CDT
Ah yes, but then we'd all be expecting a pimped out Tracks in yellow with black stripes
Posted by hinomars19 on June 6th, 2013 @ 11:59am CDT
Mindmaster wrote:hinomars19 wrote:Speaking of names, I've only just realised he's TigerTRACK...I keep thinking it's TigertrackS
To be honest, Tigertrack"s" is much catchier than Tigertrack.
Ah yes, but then we'd all be expecting a pimped out Tracks in yellow with black stripes
Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-12T Tigertrack Comparison Image (1493163)
Posted by Mindmaster on June 6th, 2013 @ 12:04pm CDT
Touché.
Posted by Mindmaster on June 6th, 2013 @ 12:04pm CDT
hinomars19 wrote:Mindmaster wrote:hinomars19 wrote:Speaking of names, I've only just realised he's TigerTRACK...I keep thinking it's TigertrackS
To be honest, Tigertrack"s" is much catchier than Tigertrack.
Ah yes, but then we'd all be expecting a pimped out Tracks in yellow with black stripes
Touché.
Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-12T Tigertrack Comparison Image (1493164)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on June 6th, 2013 @ 12:11pm CDT
Ah yeah, forgot those two. Even forgot about Meister for Jazz, Broadcast for Blaster, Laserwave for Shockwave and some others.
Most of the original Mini-Bots were renamed in Japan, thus they're more exception than rule:
Bumblebee -> Bumble
Cliffjumper -> Cliff
Huffer -> Drag
Brawn -> Gong
Windcharger -> Charger
Cosmos -> Adams
Some of the names were just silly
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on June 6th, 2013 @ 12:11pm CDT
hinomars19 wrote:JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:I should add that "Lambor" is rather exceptional when it comes to Japanese naming, along with "Convoy" for Optimus Prime. In Japan, most kept their English name or got a variation of it, including Sunstreaker. The Mini-Bots don't count.
Why don't the mini bots count? Did they do something bad?
Let's not forget Condor and Jaga (Jaguar)
Ah yeah, forgot those two. Even forgot about Meister for Jazz, Broadcast for Blaster, Laserwave for Shockwave and some others.
Most of the original Mini-Bots were renamed in Japan, thus they're more exception than rule:Bumblebee -> Bumble
Cliffjumper -> Cliff
Huffer -> Drag
Brawn -> Gong
Windcharger -> Charger
Cosmos -> Adams
Some of the names were just silly
Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-12T Tigertrack Comparison Image (1493169)
Posted by hinomars19 on June 6th, 2013 @ 12:25pm CDT
Gong. That's just awesome.
Posted by hinomars19 on June 6th, 2013 @ 12:25pm CDT
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:hinomars19 wrote:JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:I should add that "Lambor" is rather exceptional when it comes to Japanese naming, along with "Convoy" for Optimus Prime. In Japan, most kept their English name or got a variation of it, including Sunstreaker. The Mini-Bots don't count.
Why don't the mini bots count? Did they do something bad?
Let's not forget Condor and Jaga (Jaguar)
Ah yeah, forgot those two. Even forgot about Meister for Jazz, Broadcast for Blaster, Laserwave for Shockwave and some others.
Bumblebee -> Bumble
Cliffjumper -> Cliff
Huffer -> Drag
Brawn -> Gong
Windcharger -> Charger
Cosmos -> Adams
Some of the names were just silly
Gong. That's just awesome.
Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-12T Tigertrack Comparison Image (1493179)
Posted by megatronus on June 6th, 2013 @ 12:49pm CDT
Posted by megatronus on June 6th, 2013 @ 12:49pm CDT
Maybe I missed it earlier, but I think it's a GREAT touch to include the Autobot symbol as a sticker, instead of a tampo.
I'm not a Diaclone collector, but I can imagine this definitely adds value for those that are.
Nice move, Takara. Nice move.
I'm not a Diaclone collector, but I can imagine this definitely adds value for those that are.
Nice move, Takara. Nice move.
Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-12T Tigertrack Comparison Image (1493192)
Posted by hinomars19 on June 6th, 2013 @ 1:37pm CDT
Agreed. My interest in this fig from the start was for the Diaclone element.
For what could've just been a straight re-paint, they have given a few nice touches to it.
Seriously though, I cannot buy this.
(can I?)
Posted by hinomars19 on June 6th, 2013 @ 1:37pm CDT
megatronus wrote:Maybe I missed it earlier, but I think it's a GREAT touch to include the Autobot symbol as a sticker, instead of a tampo.
I'm not a Diaclone collector, but I can imagine this definitely adds value for those that are.
Nice move, Takara. Nice move.
Agreed. My interest in this fig from the start was for the Diaclone element.
For what could've just been a straight re-paint, they have given a few nice touches to it.
Seriously though, I cannot buy this.
(can I?)
Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-12T Tigertrack Comparison Image (1493193)
Posted by Mindmaster on June 6th, 2013 @ 1:47pm CDT
Posted by Mindmaster on June 6th, 2013 @ 1:47pm CDT
hinomars19 wrote:Seriously though, I cannot buy this.
(can I?)
Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-12T Tigertrack Comparison Image (1493194)
Posted by megatronus on June 6th, 2013 @ 1:47pm CDT
YES WE CAN!
Posted by megatronus on June 6th, 2013 @ 1:47pm CDT
hinomars19 wrote:megatronus wrote:Maybe I missed it earlier, but I think it's a GREAT touch to include the Autobot symbol as a sticker, instead of a tampo.
I'm not a Diaclone collector, but I can imagine this definitely adds value for those that are.
Nice move, Takara. Nice move.
Agreed. My interest in this fig from the start was for the Diaclone element.
For what could've just been a straight re-paint, they have given a few nice touches to it.
Seriously though, I cannot buy this.
(can I?)
YES WE CAN!
Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-12T Tigertrack Comparison Image (1493201)
Posted by Cyberpath on June 6th, 2013 @ 2:41pm CDT
Posted by Cyberpath on June 6th, 2013 @ 2:41pm CDT
Personally, redecos representing unknown characters don't do it for me. I'd rather they produce more units of Sideswipe & Red Alert. I still don't have them and they are too expensive on eBay.
Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-12T Tigertrack Comparison Image (1493206)
Posted by megatronus on June 6th, 2013 @ 3:01pm CDT
Sorry, man. If you miss the boat, you miss the boat.
I actually like their current strategy. Production costs are probably lower getting full use out of the mold quickly, and I do like the variety. Same thing with Prowl/Streak/Smokescreen.
I just wish HasTak would release Skywarp in the new seeker mold already. Though I'll get Hasbro's Acid Storm, they really ought to be completing the core seekers lineup.
Posted by megatronus on June 6th, 2013 @ 3:01pm CDT
Cyberpath wrote:Personally, redecos representing unknown characters don't do it for me. I'd rather they produce more units of Sideswipe & Red Alert. I still don't have them and they are too expensive on eBay.
Sorry, man. If you miss the boat, you miss the boat.
I actually like their current strategy. Production costs are probably lower getting full use out of the mold quickly, and I do like the variety. Same thing with Prowl/Streak/Smokescreen.
I just wish HasTak would release Skywarp in the new seeker mold already. Though I'll get Hasbro's Acid Storm, they really ought to be completing the core seekers lineup.
Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-12T Tigertrack Comparison Image (1493222)
Posted by hinomars19 on June 6th, 2013 @ 4:03pm CDT
You'll never get me....the force is...strong withi...
Posted by hinomars19 on June 6th, 2013 @ 4:03pm CDT
Mindmaster wrote:hinomars19 wrote:Seriously though, I cannot buy this.
(can I?)
You'll never get me....the force is...strong withi...
megatronus wrote:YES WE CAN!
Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-12T Tigertrack Comparison Image (1493374)
Posted by noctorro on June 7th, 2013 @ 8:56am CDT
Posted by noctorro on June 7th, 2013 @ 8:56am CDT
Yellow Sideswipe is yellow, called Tigertrack.
I know TF's come mostly from Diaclone & Microman.
But the characters and stories come from Marvel (correct me with a crowbar if I'm wrong)
Marvel=Da West.
So the original designs come from Japan, the story and soul comes from The West.
Diaclone/Microman didn't have a tv show, Transformers did.
Diaclone is dead as fried chicken, Transformers 4 will be in cinemas next year.
Speaking of Diaclone, I do wish they used Browning as the mold for Megatron. He had the best robot mode of the 3 Gun-Robots. Megatron being the ugliest imho.
Now Takara, pls remake Megatron (not so skinny and with a better head) pls
I know TF's come mostly from Diaclone & Microman.
But the characters and stories come from Marvel (correct me with a crowbar if I'm wrong)
Marvel=Da West.
So the original designs come from Japan, the story and soul comes from The West.
Diaclone/Microman didn't have a tv show, Transformers did.
Diaclone is dead as fried chicken, Transformers 4 will be in cinemas next year.
Speaking of Diaclone, I do wish they used Browning as the mold for Megatron. He had the best robot mode of the 3 Gun-Robots. Megatron being the ugliest imho.
Now Takara, pls remake Megatron (not so skinny and with a better head) pls
Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-12T Tigertrack Comparison Image (1493391)
Posted by megatronus on June 7th, 2013 @ 9:48am CDT
^^^ So much of this.
I've been waiting for an acceptable G1-styled Megatron for years. I recently sold my MISB MP-05, due to the new MP scale. I despise Classics/Henkei/United voyager Megatron, and while HasTak WFC Megatron is awesome (especially the United version), a non-tank G1 version is much desired.
Since they look to be filling out the original '84 lineup, Shockwave/Reflector/Megatron are hopefully in the pipeline...
But I'm not holding my breath.
Posted by megatronus on June 7th, 2013 @ 9:48am CDT
noctorro wrote:Now Takara, pls remake Megatron (not so skinny and with a better head) pls
^^^ So much of this.
I've been waiting for an acceptable G1-styled Megatron for years. I recently sold my MISB MP-05, due to the new MP scale. I despise Classics/Henkei/United voyager Megatron, and while HasTak WFC Megatron is awesome (especially the United version), a non-tank G1 version is much desired.
Since they look to be filling out the original '84 lineup, Shockwave/Reflector/Megatron are hopefully in the pipeline...
But I'm not holding my breath.
Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-12T Tigertrack Comparison Image (1493489)
Posted by Stormrider on June 7th, 2013 @ 6:41pm CDT
Posted by Stormrider on June 7th, 2013 @ 6:41pm CDT
I really don't see very much facial difference tween Red Alert and Sideswipe.
Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-12T Tigertrack Comparison Image (1493526)
Posted by hinomars19 on June 7th, 2013 @ 9:38pm CDT
It is EXTREMELY minimal. I didn't even notice myself, and I have Sideswipe and Red standing next to each other, it's this very news post that made me aware of it But I do appreciate TT doing it regardless 
Posted by hinomars19 on June 7th, 2013 @ 9:38pm CDT
Stormrider wrote:I really don't see very much facial difference tween Red Alert and Sideswipe.
It is EXTREMELY minimal. I didn't even notice myself, and I have Sideswipe and Red standing next to each other, it's this very news post that made me aware of it
But I do appreciate TT doing it regardless
Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-12T Tigertrack Comparison Image (1493529)
Posted by hinomars19 on June 7th, 2013 @ 9:45pm CDT
All correct (Blunt and paraphrased, but correct)
Posted by hinomars19 on June 7th, 2013 @ 9:45pm CDT
noctorro wrote:Yellow Sideswipe is yellow, called Tigertrack.
I know TF's come mostly from Diaclone & Microman.
But the characters and stories come from Marvel (correct me with a crowbar if I'm wrong)
Marvel=Da West.
So the original designs come from Japan, the story and soul comes from The West.
Diaclone/Microman didn't have a tv show, Transformers did.
Diaclone is dead as fried chicken, Transformers 4 will be in cinemas next year.
All correct (Blunt and paraphrased, but correct)
Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-12T Tigertrack Comparison Image (1493600)
Posted by Son of Carl on June 8th, 2013 @ 7:17am CDT
Well, Tigertrack will be playing the role of Sunstreaker on my shelf. That is, until we hopefully get a proper release of Sunstreaker. This is one of those rare instances where I don't mind two figure that don't look alike sharing the same mold. Sideswipe and Sunstreaker are twins after all. And from what I understand, Sunstreaker was originally going to use this mold, and Sideswipe was going to use Sunstreaker's.
Posted by Son of Carl on June 8th, 2013 @ 7:17am CDT
hinomars19 wrote:dragons wrote:some harsh comments making honest misteake to tigertrack to sunstreaker, looks good in yellow not big fan of some japan character repaints
Not necessarily. I can understand why it would get people's backs up, especially since this has been an issue since Sideswipe was first revealed. A yellow Sideswipe does not a Sunstreaker make, not to those old enough to know and love him
Regardless...every news post labels him MP TIGERTRACK...
Well, Tigertrack will be playing the role of Sunstreaker on my shelf. That is, until we hopefully get a proper release of Sunstreaker. This is one of those rare instances where I don't mind two figure that don't look alike sharing the same mold. Sideswipe and Sunstreaker are twins after all. And from what I understand, Sunstreaker was originally going to use this mold, and Sideswipe was going to use Sunstreaker's.
Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-12T Tigertrack Comparison Image (1493616)
Posted by Stormrider on June 8th, 2013 @ 9:07am CDT
I agree is very slight. Too bad they didn't have additional and less subtle faces to use for Tigertracks.
Posted by Stormrider on June 8th, 2013 @ 9:07am CDT
hinomars19 wrote:Stormrider wrote:I really don't see very much facial difference tween Red Alert and Sideswipe.
It is EXTREMELY minimal. I didn't even notice myself, and I have Sideswipe and Red standing next to each other, it's this very news post that made me aware of it
I agree is very slight. Too bad they didn't have additional and less subtle faces to use for Tigertracks.
Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-12T Tigertrack Comparison Image (1493639)
Posted by hinomars19 on June 8th, 2013 @ 11:07am CDT
I think the exclusive release of Tigertrack is more a 'lets make full use of what we already have' kinda thing. I do agree with a previous poster that said it would have been cool to have given him Red's Wheeled shoulders. Then Tigertrack would've been a true mash up of both characters
Posted by hinomars19 on June 8th, 2013 @ 11:07am CDT
Stormrider wrote:hinomars19 wrote:Stormrider wrote:I really don't see very much facial difference tween Red Alert and Sideswipe.
It is EXTREMELY minimal. I didn't even notice myself, and I have Sideswipe and Red standing next to each other, it's this very news post that made me aware of it
I agree is very slight. Too bad they didn't have additional and less subtle faces to use for Tigertracks.
I think the exclusive release of Tigertrack is more a 'lets make full use of what we already have' kinda thing. I do agree with a previous poster that said it would have been cool to have given him Red's Wheeled shoulders. Then Tigertrack would've been a true mash up of both characters
Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-12T Tigertrack Comparison Image (1493641)
Posted by hinomars19 on June 8th, 2013 @ 11:18am CDT
That's how it was, yeah. And re-purposing any figure into any character for our own shelves is cool beans. It's the assumption from some that Takara would officialy re-paint G1 Sideswipe into G1 sunstreaker in a line that is SPECIFIC to the animation that's a source of contention
The original Universe line had Sideswipe and Sunstreaker as re-paints of each other (from the RiD Prowl fig) so it's not a foreign notion for the 2 characters to be treated that way. But the MP line is going out of it's way to be as close to %100 accurate to the cartoon as it can.
I admit my first thought on getting Sideswipe was he needs someone yellow next to him Seriously though, I should not be affording Tigertrack!
Posted by hinomars19 on June 8th, 2013 @ 11:18am CDT
Son of Carl wrote:hinomars19 wrote:dragons wrote:some harsh comments making honest misteake to tigertrack to sunstreaker, looks good in yellow not big fan of some japan character repaints
Not necessarily. I can understand why it would get people's backs up, especially since this has been an issue since Sideswipe was first revealed. A yellow Sideswipe does not a Sunstreaker make, not to those old enough to know and love him
Regardless...every news post labels him MP TIGERTRACK...
Well, Tigertrack will be playing the role of Sunstreaker on my shelf. That is, until we hopefully get a proper release of Sunstreaker. This is one of those rare instances where I don't mind two figure that don't look alike sharing the same mold. Sideswipe and Sunstreaker are twins after all. And from what I understand, Sunstreaker was originally going to use this mold, and Sideswipe was going to use Sunstreaker's.
That's how it was, yeah. And re-purposing any figure into any character for our own shelves is cool beans. It's the assumption from some that Takara would officialy re-paint G1 Sideswipe into G1 sunstreaker in a line that is SPECIFIC to the animation that's a source of contention
The original Universe line had Sideswipe and Sunstreaker as re-paints of each other (from the RiD Prowl fig) so it's not a foreign notion for the 2 characters to be treated that way. But the MP line is going out of it's way to be as close to %100 accurate to the cartoon as it can.
I admit my first thought on getting Sideswipe was he needs someone yellow next to him
Seriously though, I should not be affording Tigertrack!
Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-12T Tigertrack Comparison Image (1555574)
Posted by Seibertron on March 6th, 2014 @ 11:36am CST
Posted by Seibertron on March 6th, 2014 @ 11:36am CST
Does anyone know how you can identify a KO Masterpiece Tigertrack from the real thing? Is there anything different with the boxes? What about the toys themselves?
Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-12T Tigertrack Comparison Image (1555583)
Posted by Sabrblade on March 6th, 2014 @ 12:20pm CST
Posted by Sabrblade on March 6th, 2014 @ 12:20pm CST
This might help:Seibertron wrote:Does anyone know how you can identify a KO Masterpiece Tigertrack from the real thing? Is there anything different with the boxes? What about the toys themselves?
