Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-25L Loud Pedal (Black Diaclone Tracks) Revealed

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Via a number of Seibertronian notifications, including by Cyberpath, fenrir72 and Sabrblade, we have a small image posted by Twitter user gadepon, regarding a black repaint (and possibly a retooled head?) of the Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-25 Tracks mold - into an homage to the Diaclone black Corvette Stingray from Finland, with the blue toy face: MP-25L Loud Pedal! Check it out below. And be warned, this is a Tokyo Toy Show exclusive!

Don't forget to check out Seibertron.com's gallery of Lucky Draw Black Tracks which you can view by clicking on the image below.

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Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-25L Loud Pedal (Black Diaclone Tracks) Revealed (1791412)
Posted by Bounti76 on May 21st, 2016 @ 12:11pm CDT

I figured this would come about. But "Loud Pedal"? Why a name that sounds like they just put two random words together? It's almost as random as Sky Garry or Road Caesar.

Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-25L Loud Pedal (Black Diaclone Tracks) Revealed (1791413)
Posted by Sabrblade on May 21st, 2016 @ 12:16pm CDT

Bounti76 wrote:I figured this would come about. But "Loud Pedal"? Why a name that sounds like they just put two random words together? It's almost as random as Sky Garry or Road Caesar.

"Loud pedal" is another name used to refer to a gas pedal.

Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-25L Loud Pedal (Black Diaclone Tracks) Revealed (1791414)
Posted by Hanzako on May 21st, 2016 @ 12:29pm CDT

I need this

Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-25L Loud Pedal (Black Diaclone Tracks) Revealed (1791416)
Posted by Sigma Magnus on May 21st, 2016 @ 12:31pm CDT

...is every mold going to get a Diaclone homage now?

Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-25L Loud Pedal (Black Diaclone Tracks) Revealed (1791417)
Posted by megatronus on May 21st, 2016 @ 12:39pm CDT

This is awesome and welcome.

I'm one of those people who actually really likes the Tracks mold, and I'm really happy to add Tracks to my Growing army of MP Diaclones.

Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-25L Loud Pedal (Black Diaclone Tracks) Revealed (1791419)
Posted by Optimutt on May 21st, 2016 @ 12:41pm CDT

The picture is too small to tell, but I think the head might be Road Rage's head. Also, I might just be imagining it, but I think the faction symbol is for the Decepticons. Looks flashy and cool, though, I have to say.

Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-25L Loud Pedal (Black Diaclone Tracks) Revealed (1791420)
Posted by Desslok2201 on May 21st, 2016 @ 12:50pm CDT

Clearly a Decepticon, look at the stand. The only thing that's confusing me is the inclusion of Raoul.

Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-25L Loud Pedal (Black Diaclone Tracks) Revealed (1791424)
Posted by Railbomb on May 21st, 2016 @ 1:10pm CDT

Desslok2201 wrote:Clearly a Decepticon, look at the stand. The only thing that's confusing me is the inclusion of Raoul.

Clearly that's not Raoul. It's EVIL RAOUL!

Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-25L Loud Pedal (Black Diaclone Tracks) Revealed (1791425)
Posted by shajaki on May 21st, 2016 @ 1:14pm CDT

OMG THAT IS SO COOL

:DANCE:

Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-25L Loud Pedal (Black Diaclone Tracks) Revealed (1791426)
Posted by Cobotron on May 21st, 2016 @ 1:17pm CDT

Anybody want to buy a gently used, and meticulously cared for Masterpiece Tracks? :-P

Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-25L Loud Pedal (Black Diaclone Tracks) Revealed (1791427)
Posted by Desslok2201 on May 21st, 2016 @ 1:19pm CDT

Railbomb wrote:
Desslok2201 wrote:Clearly a Decepticon, look at the stand. The only thing that's confusing me is the inclusion of Raoul.

Clearly that's not Raoul. It's EVIL RAOUL!

So, if good Raoul is a car thief, what's evil Raoul's claim to fame?

Also, I can't quite make it out, but could that possibly be a tiny Soundwave? Please???

Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-25L Loud Pedal (Black Diaclone Tracks) Revealed (1791428)
Posted by Cobotron on May 21st, 2016 @ 1:20pm CDT

Desslok2201 wrote:
Railbomb wrote:
Desslok2201 wrote:Clearly a Decepticon, look at the stand. The only thing that's confusing me is the inclusion of Raoul.

Clearly that's not Raoul. It's EVIL RAOUL!

So, if good Raoul is a car thief, what's evil Raoul's claim to fame?

Stealing rich peoples cars and giving them to the poor?

Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-25L Loud Pedal (Black Diaclone Tracks) Revealed (1791429)
Posted by Desslok2201 on May 21st, 2016 @ 1:22pm CDT

Cobotron wrote:
Desslok2201 wrote:
Railbomb wrote:
Desslok2201 wrote:Clearly a Decepticon, look at the stand. The only thing that's confusing me is the inclusion of Raoul.

Clearly that's not Raoul. It's EVIL RAOUL!

So, if good Raoul is a car thief, what's evil Raoul's claim to fame?
Stealing rich peoples cars and giving them to the poor?

It's evil because they can't afford the insurance

Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-25L Loud Pedal (Black Diaclone Tracks) Revealed (1791430)
Posted by Cobotron on May 21st, 2016 @ 1:23pm CDT

Desslok2201 wrote:
Cobotron wrote:
Desslok2201 wrote:
Railbomb wrote:
Desslok2201 wrote:Clearly a Decepticon, look at the stand. The only thing that's confusing me is the inclusion of Raoul.

Clearly that's not Raoul. It's EVIL RAOUL!

So, if good Raoul is a car thief, what's evil Raoul's claim to fame?
Stealing rich peoples cars and giving them to the poor?

It's evil because they can't afford the insurance

Muwhahahahah! Insurance fraud :evil:

Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-25L Loud Pedal (Black Diaclone Tracks) Revealed (1791433)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on May 21st, 2016 @ 1:52pm CDT

Bounti76 wrote:I figured this would come about. But "Loud Pedal"? Why a name that sounds like they just put two random words together? It's almost as random as Sky Garry or Road Caesar.

In Japanese, "Garry" was used to describe any type of larger carrier vehicle and more often than not, bigger mecha have words associated with royalty or other persons in power, like "Caesar", "Kaiser", "-Jin" (meaning "god"), or "-Oh" (meaning "King").

So no, they're not as random as you may think, just creatively bankrupt :lol:

And add another new character to the G1 Universe. btw Does anybody find it odd they're now using Masterpiece for that instead of G1 reissues?

Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-25L Loud Pedal (Black Diaclone Tracks) Revealed (1791435)
Posted by Cobotron on May 21st, 2016 @ 2:00pm CDT

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:In Japanese, "Garry" was used to describe any type of larger carrier vehicle and more often than not, bigger mecha have words associated with royalty or other persons in power, like "Caesar", "Kaiser", "-Jin" (meaning "god"), or "-Oh" (meaning "King").

Jelz, does "Dia" mean something in Japanese also? I always thought it meant something like "god".

Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-25L Loud Pedal (Black Diaclone Tracks) Revealed (1791437)
Posted by RSC on May 21st, 2016 @ 2:12pm CDT

Cool another whatever exclusive.... I'll wait for the KO or a good deal on eBay, whichever comes first.
Already fell for Ramjet... sweet sweet Ramjet.

Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-25L Loud Pedal (Black Diaclone Tracks) Revealed (1791440)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on May 21st, 2016 @ 2:17pm CDT

Cobotron wrote:
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:In Japanese, "Garry" was used to describe any type of larger carrier vehicle and more often than not, bigger mecha have words associated with royalty or other persons in power, like "Caesar", "Kaiser", "-Jin" (meaning "god"), or "-Oh" (meaning "King").
Jelz, does "Dia" mean something in Japanese also? I always thought it meant something like "god".

"Dai"? It sure does, it usually means "Big", but more abstractly it means "Great" or "Grand". It's often used in combination with "-Oh".

Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-25L Loud Pedal (Black Diaclone Tracks) Revealed (1791442)
Posted by Cobotron on May 21st, 2016 @ 2:23pm CDT

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:
Cobotron wrote:
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:In Japanese, "Garry" was used to describe any type of larger carrier vehicle and more often than not, bigger mecha have words associated with royalty or other persons in power, like "Caesar", "Kaiser", "-Jin" (meaning "god"), or "-Oh" (meaning "King").
Jelz, does "Dia" mean something in Japanese also? I always thought it meant something like "god".
"Dai"? It sure does, it usually means "Big", but more abstractly it means "Great" or "Grand". It's often used in combination with "-Oh".

Oh, I see you spelled it "Dai". I meant "Dia" as in Diaclone, Dia Atlas, or Dia Gunder. Am I spelling those wrong? Or do does "Dia" mean nothing, but just sound cool?

Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-25L Loud Pedal (Black Diaclone Tracks) Revealed (1791444)
Posted by Autobot N on May 21st, 2016 @ 2:39pm CDT

Cobotron wrote:Dia Atlas

http://tfwiki.net/wiki/Dai_Atlas_(Zone)

Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-25L Loud Pedal (Black Diaclone Tracks) Revealed (1791445)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on May 21st, 2016 @ 2:39pm CDT

Cobotron wrote:
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:
Cobotron wrote:
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:In Japanese, "Garry" was used to describe any type of larger carrier vehicle and more often than not, bigger mecha have words associated with royalty or other persons in power, like "Caesar", "Kaiser", "-Jin" (meaning "god"), or "-Oh" (meaning "King").
Jelz, does "Dia" mean something in Japanese also? I always thought it meant something like "god".
"Dai"? It sure does, it usually means "Big", but more abstractly it means "Great" or "Grand". It's often used in combination with "-Oh".
Oh, I see you spelled it "Dai". I meant "Dia" as in Diaclone, Dia Atlas, or Dia Gunder. Am I spelling those wrong? Or do does "Dia" mean nothing, but just sound cool?

You're spelling "Dai Atlas" and "Daigunder" wrong, but "Diaclone" is correct. According to FunPub, Diaclone comes from "diamond" and "cyclone" (hence the "Cymond" universe for anything pre-TF related), but I think they were grasping at straw there :lol:

Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-25L Loud Pedal (Black Diaclone Tracks) Revealed (1791448)
Posted by Hellscream9999 on May 21st, 2016 @ 2:48pm CDT

Looks awesome, shame he's an exclusive, I wouldn't have minded picking him up for ~$40 on Amazon (not sure why, but NO ONE wanted that mold, and it got discounted like crazy everywhere)

Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-25L Loud Pedal (Black Diaclone Tracks) Revealed (1791459)
Posted by DecepticonFinishline on May 21st, 2016 @ 3:09pm CDT

If it's a Decepticon, I'm game. Otherwise... Well, it has a new name, so I would get it either way. But I'll actually be happy about it if it's a Decepticon.

Please:

Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-25L Loud Pedal (Black Diaclone Tracks) Revealed (1791461)
Posted by Cobotron on May 21st, 2016 @ 3:10pm CDT

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:
Cobotron wrote:
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:
Cobotron wrote:
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:In Japanese, "Garry" was used to describe any type of larger carrier vehicle and more often than not, bigger mecha have words associated with royalty or other persons in power, like "Caesar", "Kaiser", "-Jin" (meaning "god"), or "-Oh" (meaning "King").
Jelz, does "Dia" mean something in Japanese also? I always thought it meant something like "god".
"Dai"? It sure does, it usually means "Big", but more abstractly it means "Great" or "Grand". It's often used in combination with "-Oh".
Oh, I see you spelled it "Dai". I meant "Dia" as in Diaclone, Dia Atlas, or Dia Gunder. Am I spelling those wrong? Or do does "Dia" mean nothing, but just sound cool?

You're spelling "Dai Atlas" and "Daigunder" wrong, but "Diaclone" is correct. According to FunPub, Diaclone comes from "diamond" and "cyclone" (hence the "Cymond" universe for anything pre-TF related), but I think they were grasping at straw there

Well I'm known for a lot of good things, but spellking isen nott juan ov themp. :lol:

Thanks for the answers J. ;)^

I'm excited to see a close up of this guys head sculpt.

Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-25L Loud Pedal (Black Diaclone Tracks) Revealed (1791490)
Posted by fenrir72 on May 21st, 2016 @ 5:21pm CDT

Just hope this one has the head lock mechanism that Roadrage lost.

Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-25L Loud Pedal (Black Diaclone Tracks) Revealed (1791507)
Posted by shajaki on May 21st, 2016 @ 6:56pm CDT

Also, the MP numbering system continues to be confusing. Roadrage gets her own number, but Loudy doesn't? :???:

Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-25L Loud Pedal (Black Diaclone Tracks) Revealed (1791513)
Posted by datguy86 on May 21st, 2016 @ 7:48pm CDT

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:And add another new character to the G1 Universe. btw Does anybody find it odd they're now using Masterpiece for that instead of G1 reissues?

Not really - Takara has to pay for those officially licensed vehicles somehow. Looking at other officially licensed lines; like the live-action movie toys, each release is (excluding exclusives) wide and readily available. MPs likely do not have a wide release, considering MP releases have had re-releases to meet demand. Loud Pedal may be a show-exclusive, but that show's cash helps pay for the use of the Corvette design. This is likely why we haven't seen a Sunstreaker release. Takara would probably have to pay separate to use even a slightly different version of the Lambo design.

This is also why I thought it odd we got Tigertracks so soon. Not just the ability to sell a different character, but something which could fill in as a potential Sunstreaker. See also the red 'Bee release. Definitely not Cliffjumper, but CJ does have a history of being a red Bumblebee.

I'd have to check, but didn't Binaltech/Alternators also feature a lot of odd choices for releases? Like Shockwave, Ravage and the like. It's all speculation, but I think trying to pay for those licensed modes is the largest factor here.

Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-25L Loud Pedal (Black Diaclone Tracks) Revealed (1791532)
Posted by Emerje on May 21st, 2016 @ 10:15pm CDT

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:According to FunPub, Diaclone comes from "diamond" and "cyclone" (hence the "Cymond" universe for anything pre-TF related), but I think they were grasping at straw there

They probably were. "Daiya" (ダイア) means diamond, but the clone part is probably just a reference to them looking like real cars. Also, the first three syllables in Diaclone (ダイアクロン) and Dai Atlas (ダイアトラス) are the same in Japanese. Just the "dai" portion on its own doesn't mean anything, but dai (だい) is an entirely different word that can be used to describe something's power level (or the level of anything really) so in all likelihood the use of the Japanese word diamond to spell Dai Atlus rather than だい is probably a Japanese word play.

BTW, jin doesn't mean god, it means something closer to people or being (in Japanese the DBZ Saiyans are spelled out Saiya-jin). God is kami. Incidentally, God Ginrai uses a westernized "goddo" (ゴッ) in his name because it's meant to be a play on Gojira (a.k.a. Godzilla) if you remove the correct syllables (Go* Gi*ra*).

shajaki wrote:Also, the MP numbering system continues to be confusing. Roadrage gets her own number, but Loudy doesn't?

Because Road Rage wasn't an exclusive, Loud Pedal is.

Emerje

Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-25L Loud Pedal (Black Diaclone Tracks) Revealed (1791567)
Posted by Seibertron on May 21st, 2016 @ 11:13pm CDT

Don't forget about Seibertron.com's gallery of Lucky Draw Black Tracks which you can view by clicking on the image below:

Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-25L Loud Pedal (Black Diaclone Tracks) Revealed (1791569)
Posted by Sabrblade on May 21st, 2016 @ 11:20pm CDT

Desslok2201 wrote:Clearly a Decepticon, look at the stand. The only thing that's confusing me is the inclusion of Raoul.

It's Raoul in his "Auto-Bop" episode color scheme.

Compare to how he looked in "Make Tracks":

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:
Cobotron wrote:
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:
Cobotron wrote:
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:In Japanese, "Garry" was used to describe any type of larger carrier vehicle and more often than not, bigger mecha have words associated with royalty or other persons in power, like "Caesar", "Kaiser", "-Jin" (meaning "god"), or "-Oh" (meaning "King").
Jelz, does "Dia" mean something in Japanese also? I always thought it meant something like "god".
"Dai"? It sure does, it usually means "Big", but more abstractly it means "Great" or "Grand". It's often used in combination with "-Oh".
Oh, I see you spelled it "Dai". I meant "Dia" as in Diaclone, Dia Atlas, or Dia Gunder. Am I spelling those wrong? Or do does "Dia" mean nothing, but just sound cool?

You're spelling "Dai Atlas" and "Daigunder" wrong, but "Diaclone" is correct. According to FunPub, Diaclone comes from "diamond" and "cyclone" (hence the "Cymond" universe for anything pre-TF related), but I think they were grasping at straw there

"According to Fun Pub"? Before they made their Cymond Cluster, I recall hearing the "strong as a diamond, fast as a cyclone" slogan for Diaclone on the Internet.

shajaki wrote:Also, the MP numbering system continues to be confusing. Roadrage gets her own number, but Loudy doesn't?

Mass retail new character MPs get their own numbers. This guy is a convention exclusive, so he gets a letter.

Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-25L Loud Pedal (Black Diaclone Tracks) Revealed (1791641)
Posted by sol magnus on May 22nd, 2016 @ 8:56am CDT

I'm just sick enough to get this guy.

Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-25L Loud Pedal (Black Diaclone Tracks) Revealed (1791743)
Posted by SW's SilverHammer on May 22nd, 2016 @ 4:00pm CDT

I'm not really a fan of the deco on Loud Pedal. I understand it's a decepticon, but the purple windows and seafoam green details are too bright to reference the diaclone figure. Reminds me more of Black Tracks/Nemesis tracks in deco, rather than it's own character. I think changing the seafoam green to stone blue, and the purple windows to a grey would've made a world of difference.

Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-25L Loud Pedal (Black Diaclone Tracks) Revealed (1791795)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on May 22nd, 2016 @ 8:20pm CDT

Interesting. I love black redecoes. they look sweet :MAXIMAL:

Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-25L Loud Pedal (Black Diaclone Tracks) Revealed (1791832)
Posted by shajaki on May 22nd, 2016 @ 11:11pm CDT

Yesterday we were treated to a small magazine image of the new Transformers Masterpiece MP-25L Loud Pedal, and tonight we have official pics from Takara Tomy themselves! The Destron Sonic Sapper sports a new beautiful head sculpt, Diaclone/Lucky Draw deco, "Auto-Bop" Raoul, Diaclone Blue Blaster, sticker sheet, and clear purple display stand! See the Tokyo Toy Show exclusive below, and stay tuned to Seibertron.com: home for the best Galleries and Conversation around!

Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-25L Loud Pedal (Black Diaclone Tracks) Revealed (1791835)
Posted by Sabrblade on May 22nd, 2016 @ 11:17pm CDT

Huh, so it's one word "Loudpedal", eh? And Takara confirms that the name comes from a piano's pedal.

Though, "Sonic Sapper" is a weird translation for 超音工兵 ((Chō-on kōhei, "Ultrasonic Engineer" or "Supersonic Engineer")

Also, there is actually a difference between the Finland-exclusive Diaclone Black Corvette Stingray and the Lucky Draw Black Tracks: The faces are colored differently.

Left: Diaclone, right: Lucky Draw

Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-25L Loud Pedal (Black Diaclone Tracks) Revealed (1791837)
Posted by shajaki on May 22nd, 2016 @ 11:24pm CDT

@Sabre
I tip my hat sir. Got any explanation for the color choices on the mini Blaster? :-?

Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-25L Loud Pedal (Black Diaclone Tracks) Revealed (1791838)
Posted by DecepticonFinishline on May 22nd, 2016 @ 11:24pm CDT

So... Shattered Glass has made its way in to the Masterpiece line (SG Blaster). I stand corrected. I am relieved.

Looks cool. SUPER stoked it's a Decepticon. More non-seeker Decepticons, please.

Bummed, but also unsurprised, they chose that weapon instead of Tracks. No vehicle mode storage. :/

So... The rarity on this guy. I don't exactly understand the service it runs through. Is it similar to MP-Skywarp and MP-Thundercracker? Or is it more like MP-Tigertracks?

Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-25L Loud Pedal (Black Diaclone Tracks) Revealed (1791839)
Posted by Sabrblade on May 22nd, 2016 @ 11:28pm CDT

shajaki wrote:@Sabre
I tip my hat sir. Got any explanation for the color choices on the mini Blaster?

Indeed! Micro Change MC-21 Radi-Casse Robo colors.

Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-25L Loud Pedal (Black Diaclone Tracks) Revealed (1791841)
Posted by Cobotron on May 22nd, 2016 @ 11:37pm CDT

Sabrblade wrote:Indeed! Micro Change MC-21 Radi-Casse Robo colors.

WOW Sabr! Awesome. :APPLAUSE:

Loudpedal looks great!
Those eyes and that faceplate! Super cool.

Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-25L Loud Pedal (Black Diaclone Tracks) Revealed (1791842)
Posted by shajaki on May 22nd, 2016 @ 11:37pm CDT

Sabrblade wrote:
shajaki wrote:@Sabre
I tip my hat sir. Got any explanation for the color choices on the mini Blaster?
Indeed! Micro Change MC-21 Radi-Casse Robo colors.

Nice! So if we get a fourth MP Tracks there's still another color for lil Blaster (besides SG) :lol:

Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-25L Loud Pedal (Black Diaclone Tracks) Revealed (1791844)
Posted by Sabrblade on May 22nd, 2016 @ 11:43pm CDT

You guys know what's especially funny about this figure and the timing of its announcement? Just a few days ago, the Transformers Collectors Club released its latest (as of this tying) prose story, "The Toxic Transformer", which featured a new Decepticon character named Vivisector who is also a homage to the Diaclone Black Tracks toy, right down to the same mouthplated light blue face.

In response to this new MP figure's announcement, the author of that TCC story has admitted that he had absolutely no idea about this figure's existence when he created the character of Vivisector, so it is currently up to anyone if one wants to consider Loudpedal and Vivisector to be completely separate characters, or just different versions of the same character (a la the Marvel and Sunbow versions of Shockwave and Blaster) with "Loudpedal" being the Japanese name and "Vivisector" being the English name.

Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-25L Loud Pedal (Black Diaclone Tracks) Revealed (1791847)
Posted by Wolfman Jake on May 23rd, 2016 @ 12:05am CDT

I'm actually loving these Diaclone homages from the Masterpiece line, especially when it both retroactively creates new G1 characters AND adds to the notably smaller numbers of the Decepticon ranks for MP offerings. I'm betting we'll get some sort of "Decepticon" version of Blaster based on this Microman color scheme from the MP-25L set once they get around to actually making Blaster, though they may just stop at the obvious (and quite similar) Twincast repaint.

It also makes me wish he had gotten more of these years ago. A retool/repaint of RtS Turbo Tracks as "Loudmouth/Vivisector," Exhaust (heavily modified in deco so as to not irk Philip Morris...again) from the Generations/United Wheeljack mold, Clampdown and Deep Cover from the Universe 2008 Sideswipe mold, etc. I think the only hope for these now would be Takara, as Hasbro never had much interest in Diaclone homages. I loved getting "Burn Out" and "Lift Ticket" from BotCon 2015, but Fun Publications will be done with any and all exclusive figures by the end of this year.

Side note: I've been working on kit bashing Universe 2008 Sideswipe and Sunstreaker into Tigertrack and Diaclone Red Sunstreaker, which I'm thinking of naming Hotstreak (I don't know of any fictional use of a red Sunstreaker yet). I got distracted with this project about half way through, so it's a bit hard to put the pieces back where they are supposed to go now. Plus, a few screws heads have stripped. >.<

Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-25L Loud Pedal (Black Diaclone Tracks) Revealed (1791850)
Posted by fenrir72 on May 23rd, 2016 @ 1:33am CDT

Weird decals again. 1st party decals kinda suck. 8-}

So this is the final product of those prototype images Maz mentioned a few months ago. TT really knows how to milk the mold.

Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-25L Loud Pedal (Black Diaclone Tracks) Revealed (1791858)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on May 23rd, 2016 @ 4:32am CDT

Those are awesome colors! And the head sculpt is banging too! :MAXIMAL:

Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-25L Loud Pedal (Black Diaclone Tracks) Revealed (1791862)
Posted by Big Grim on May 23rd, 2016 @ 6:20am CDT

Holy cow! That looks gorgeous! Love the head sculpt!

Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-25L Loud Pedal (Black Diaclone Tracks) Revealed (1791871)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on May 23rd, 2016 @ 7:53am CDT

I won't buy because I'm perfectly satisfied with Road Rage. Still, ya gotta admit that new version is very sweet looking. Even went the extra mile to give it a new head! :APPLAUSE:

Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-25L Loud Pedal (Black Diaclone Tracks) Revealed (1791877)
Posted by Doubledealer93 on May 23rd, 2016 @ 8:10am CDT

will have never ever

Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-25L Loud Pedal (Black Diaclone Tracks) Revealed (1791891)
Posted by Optimizzy on May 23rd, 2016 @ 9:42am CDT

huh. i like this. may try to get.

Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-25L Loud Pedal (Black Diaclone Tracks) Revealed (1791911)
Posted by Evil Eye on May 23rd, 2016 @ 11:48am CDT

I kinda hoped that this would use the Road Rage version of the mold if only so we could get a Deceptifemme in the MP line.

Still, that black paintjob looks GORGEOUS.

Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-25L Loud Pedal (Black Diaclone Tracks) Revealed (1791922)
Posted by Mr_Autobot411 on May 23rd, 2016 @ 12:10pm CDT

pretty cool.