Transformers MP-25 Tracks Delayed

Monday, September 7th, 2015 11:15PM CDT

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This may not come as a shock to some but it is bad news for people eagerly awaiting for MP-25 Tracks to drop. According to site sponsor Robotkingdom Tracks will be delayed. Originally scheduled to ship in September. There is no word as of yet how long a delay he will face or if it will affect future MP releases. Keep it here at Seibertron.com and we will keep you posted on the new expected release for Tracks.

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Re: Transformers MP-25 Tracks Delayed (1724721)
Posted by Bounti76 on September 7th, 2015 @ 11:19pm CDT

Damn. This will probably delay Road Rage, too.

Re: Transformers MP-25 Tracks Delayed (1724723)
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on September 7th, 2015 @ 11:30pm CDT

LOST Cybertronian wrote:This may not come as a shock to some but it is bad news for people eagerly awaiting for MP-25 Tracks to drop. According to site sponsor Robotkingdom Tracks will be delayed. Originally scheduled to ship in September. There is no word as of yet how long a delay he will face or if it will affect future MP releases. Keep it here at Seibertron.com and we will keep you posted on the new expected release for Tracks.

I didn't even know it was given a September release date. BBTS just says 3rd quarter.

Re: Transformers MP-25 Tracks Delayed (1724728)
Posted by Seibertron on September 8th, 2015 @ 12:00am CDT

chuckdawg1999 wrote:
LOST Cybertronian wrote:This may not come as a shock to some but it is bad news for people eagerly awaiting for MP-25 Tracks to drop. According to site sponsor Robotkingdom Tracks will be delayed. Originally scheduled to ship in September. There is no word as of yet how long a delay he will face or if it will affect future MP releases. Keep it here at Seibertron.com and we will keep you posted on the new expected release for Tracks.

I didn't even know it was given a September release date. BBTS just says 3rd quarter.

All Takara Transformers have specific release dates just like DVD, games and other similar releases have here in the US.

http://www.hlj.com/product/TKT83175/Sci?utm_source=seibertron.com&=&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=news%20post

Most Transformers products from Takara drop on the 4th Thursday of the month, if I recall correctly.

I'm concerned about Tracks and Road Rage because Q-Tracks has been delayed since June with no release date in sight. I keep assuming it's because they're pushing Q-Tracks back to be released the same month as Masterpiece Tracks, but after this news I'm a bit concerned that there's a bigger problem at hand between Takara and General Motors/Chevrolet that is delaying the release of these products. Hopefully things are worked out soon.

Re: Transformers MP-25 Tracks Delayed (1724730)
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on September 8th, 2015 @ 12:07am CDT

Seibertron wrote:
chuckdawg1999 wrote:
LOST Cybertronian wrote:This may not come as a shock to some but it is bad news for people eagerly awaiting for MP-25 Tracks to drop. According to site sponsor Robotkingdom Tracks will be delayed. Originally scheduled to ship in September. There is no word as of yet how long a delay he will face or if it will affect future MP releases. Keep it here at Seibertron.com and we will keep you posted on the new expected release for Tracks.

I didn't even know it was given a September release date. BBTS just says 3rd quarter.

All Takara Transformers have specific release dates just like DVD, games and other similar releases have here in the US.

http://www.hlj.com/product/TKT83175/Sci?utm_source=seibertron.com&=&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=news%20post

Most Transformers products from Takara drop on the 4th Thursday of the month, if I recall correctly.

I'm concerned about Tracks and Road Rage because Q-Tracks has been delayed since June with no release date in sight. I keep assuming it's because they're pushing Q-Tracks back to be released the same month as Masterpiece Tracks, but after this news I'm a bit concerned that there's a bigger problem at hand between Takara and General Motors/Chevrolet that is delaying the release of these products. Hopefully things are worked out soon.

I've been waiting for Q-Tracks. If it helps BBTS says that's coming in October

Re: Transformers MP-25 Tracks Delayed (1724735)
Posted by Seibertron on September 8th, 2015 @ 12:41am CDT

chuckdawg1999 wrote:I've been waiting for Q-Tracks. If it helps BBTS says that's coming in October

It was June. Then July. Then August. Then September. Then October. It doesn't help ... just want to see it released!

Re: Transformers MP-25 Tracks Delayed (1724737)
Posted by fenrir72 on September 8th, 2015 @ 12:45am CDT

chuckdawg1999 wrote:
LOST Cybertronian wrote:This may not come as a shock to some but it is bad news for people eagerly awaiting for MP-25 Tracks to drop. According to site sponsor Robotkingdom Tracks will be delayed. Originally scheduled to ship in September. There is no word as of yet how long a delay he will face or if it will affect future MP releases. Keep it here at Seibertron.com and we will keep you posted on the new expected release for Tracks.

I didn't even know it was given a September release date. BBTS just says 3rd quarter.

September is still part of the 3rd quarter. Gives the wallet a chance to rest though. This will probably delay Rr too.

Re: Transformers MP-25 Tracks Delayed (1724754)
Posted by Cyberpath on September 8th, 2015 @ 4:48am CDT

Amazon Japan still says Sep 26 for Tracks, and Oct 24 for MP-26.

Re: Transformers MP-25 Tracks Delayed (1724778)
Posted by Cobotron on September 8th, 2015 @ 8:02am CDT

Ya know, the same sort of delay was reported for MP-18B blue Bluestreak and he came in right on time, and to US retailers no less. So here's hoping the same stands for Tracks. :PRAY:

Re: Transformers MP-25 Tracks Delayed (1724864)
Posted by DedicatedGhostArt on September 8th, 2015 @ 3:24pm CDT

It's actually kinda good news for me, because I won't be able to get him this year anyways. :HEADHURTS:

Re: Transformers MP-25 Tracks Delayed (1724867)
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on September 8th, 2015 @ 3:47pm CDT

Seibertron wrote:
chuckdawg1999 wrote:I've been waiting for Q-Tracks. If it helps BBTS says that's coming in October

It was June. Then July. Then August. Then September. Then October. It doesn't help ... just want to see it released!

I want it too. Not for nothing Robot Kingdom's pre-order page still has Tracks listed for September.

Re: Transformers MP-25 Tracks Delayed (1724888)
Posted by Wolfman Jake on September 8th, 2015 @ 5:14pm CDT

My preorder stack at TFSource now lists MP-25 Tracks as "Delayed until November." Road Rage has not been changed from its October release date, however.

Re: Transformers MP-25 Tracks Delayed (1724898)
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on September 8th, 2015 @ 7:42pm CDT

Wolfman Jake wrote:My preorder stack at TFSource now lists MP-25 Tracks as "Delayed until November." Road Rage has not been changed from its October release date, however.

Wouldn't be the first time a repaint comes out before the original.

Re: Transformers MP-25 Tracks Delayed (1724945)
Posted by fenrir72 on September 8th, 2015 @ 11:01pm CDT

chuckdawg1999 wrote:
Wolfman Jake wrote:My preorder stack at TFSource now lists MP-25 Tracks as "Delayed until November." Road Rage has not been changed from its October release date, however.

Wouldn't be the first time a repaint comes out before the original.

At amiami, still late September.But then again, WJ and BB also experienced delays.

Re: Transformers MP-25 Tracks Delayed (1725004)
Posted by Va'al on September 9th, 2015 @ 8:47am CDT

A brief update on yesterday's story about the unfortunate delay of the upcoming Takara Tomy Masterpiece Transformers MP-25 Tracks - site sponsor TFSource has confirmed, via their Facebook page, that the delay will mean release date for the figure is now November 2015.

In addition, this also sets back the release of MP-26 Road Rage (her discussion thread can be found here) to the following month, December 2015. Does this affect your purchases, or are you glad for a small breather in between collectables? Join the conversation and let us know what you think in the Energon Pub!

Re: Transformers MP-25 Tracks Delayed (1725013)
Posted by sol magnus on September 9th, 2015 @ 9:27am CDT

Since the only figures left for me to get this year (barring a last minute Thundercracker mind change) are Tracks and Road Rage, it doesn't really affect my buying. They aren't big releases and I was even going to wait to get Tracks from my stack to pick up Road Rage at the same time just to save on shipping.

I have to be picky with the repaints. Not just get them to get them. Road Rage is another character, Thundercracker is one I already have. Not getting red Bumblebee, either. Bluestreak is limited AND a fanboy wet dream.

Re: Transformers MP-25 Tracks Delayed (1725019)
Posted by Cobotron on September 9th, 2015 @ 9:54am CDT

sol magnus wrote:Bluestreak is limited AND a fanboy wet dream.

Then consider me soaked! :lol:

Since Va'al asked, Nov. for Tracks is OK, I don't have any other standing pre-orders for that month. However Road Rage out in Dec. is a bit of an inconvenience because UW Devistator is due out as well, and pre-ordered. It's gonna be an expensive month. I better plan accordingly. At least I'll be able to combine shipping.

FYI, AmiAmi has updated their release date for Tracks as well. Showing "Early Nov. 2015".

Edit: Va'al, is that the comp photo I posted months ago that you used as the front page image? Why you sneaky little ........ :lol:

Re: Transformers MP-25 Tracks Delayed (1725020)
Posted by Va'al on September 9th, 2015 @ 10:45am CDT

Cobotron wrote:Edit: Va'al, is that the comp photo I posted months ago that you used as the front page image? Why you sneaky little ........

Re: Transformers MP-25 Tracks Delayed (1725025)
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on September 9th, 2015 @ 11:25am CDT

BBTS still says 3rd quarter so I doubt they're going to give an exact date. November is going to be expensive since besides Tracks I have a couple Adventure series figures coming as well as Defensor and Devastator the following month.

Re: Transformers MP-25 Tracks Delayed (1725037)
Posted by DedicatedGhostArt on September 9th, 2015 @ 12:51pm CDT

This works out perfectly for me, because I can't get any MPs till next year. 8-}

Lol I can just imagine someone fapping to this Tracks figure it looks so cool.

Re: Transformers MP-25 Tracks Delayed (1725043)
Posted by Wolfman Jake on September 9th, 2015 @ 1:23pm CDT

chuckdawg1999 wrote:BBTS still says 3rd quarter so I doubt they're going to give an exact date. November is going to be expensive since besides Tracks I have a couple Adventure series figures coming as well as Defensor and Devastator the following month.

The end of the calendar year/winter holidays always seem to be bloated with toy releases. December is going to be especially expensive for me, with Unite Warriors Defensor and Devastator due out then (I ordered two of each, so that hurts my wallet twice as much). Add to that all the other Transformers releases that are of interest plus my Masters of the Universe Classics subscription, and yikes! Good thing January will be an extra paycheck month for me.

Re: Transformers MP-25 Tracks Delayed (1725047)
Posted by DedicatedGhostArt on September 9th, 2015 @ 1:37pm CDT

I hope the backpack Tracks has can fold down against his back more than in this picture:

Re: Transformers MP-25 Tracks Delayed (1725050)
Posted by Sabrblade on September 9th, 2015 @ 1:43pm CDT

SillySpringer wrote:I hope the backpack Tracks has can fold down against his back more than in this picture:

Yeesh, that's just awful.

Re: Transformers MP-25 Tracks Delayed (1725054)
Posted by DedicatedGhostArt on September 9th, 2015 @ 1:54pm CDT

Sabrblade wrote:
SillySpringer wrote:I hope the backpack Tracks has can fold down against his back more than in this picture:
Yeesh, that's just awful.

Yeah he looks great overall, but MAN, is he a hiker or something? I can see that it does have a hinge in there, so hopefully that means it can fold down more.

Hopefully it's just mis-transformed.

Re: Transformers MP-25 Tracks Delayed (1725055)
Posted by Wolfman Jake on September 9th, 2015 @ 2:10pm CDT

SillySpringer wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:
SillySpringer wrote:I hope the backpack Tracks has can fold down against his back more than in this picture:
Yeesh, that's just awful.

Yeah he looks great overall, but MAN, is he a hiker or something? I can see that it does have a hinge in there, so hopefully that means it can fold down more.

Hopefully it's just mis-transformed.

I'm quite sure the backpack folds down nice and flush with the rest of the figure. I think that pose in the middle is to represent that the backpack can be repositioned if you want to make it look like his over the shoulder missiles are more versatile in their positioning. The wings in that pose are tilted way back, and it's obvious from the front-facing pictures that the wings are supposed to be flush and parallel with Tracks' back. I'm not worried.

Re: Transformers MP-25 Tracks Delayed (1725057)
Posted by DedicatedGhostArt on September 9th, 2015 @ 2:24pm CDT

Wolfman Jake wrote:I'm quite sure the backpack folds down nice and flush with the rest of the figure. I think that pose in the middle is to represent that the backpack can be repositioned if you want to make it look like his over the shoulder missiles are more versatile in their positioning. The wings in that pose are tilted way back, and it's obvious from the front-facing pictures that the wings are supposed to be flush and parallel with Tracks' back. I'm not worried.

Yeah it's pretty obvious that is this picture, since his arm is conveniently raised, it folds down nicely.

Re: Transformers MP-25 Tracks Delayed (1725120)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on September 9th, 2015 @ 9:11pm CDT

Shame on the delay, but he still is a really good looking figure. I really do think he looks gorgeous

Re: Transformers MP-25 Tracks Delayed (1725144)
Posted by fenrir72 on September 9th, 2015 @ 10:24pm CDT

SillySpringer wrote:
Wolfman Jake wrote:I'm quite sure the backpack folds down nice and flush with the rest of the figure. I think that pose in the middle is to represent that the backpack can be repositioned if you want to make it look like his over the shoulder missiles are more versatile in their positioning. The wings in that pose are tilted way back, and it's obvious from the front-facing pictures that the wings are supposed to be flush and parallel with Tracks' back. I'm not worried.

Yeah it's pretty obvious that is this picture, since his arm is conveniently raised, it folds down nicely.

Aren't you cancelling your earlier argument? :-?

Btwgot a confimation from amiami and biginjapan of the delay.

Re: Transformers MP-25 Tracks Delayed (1728170)
Posted by Cyberpath on September 23rd, 2015 @ 7:22am CDT

MP Tracks was pushed back to November. So how'd he get it so early?

http://weibo.com/u/1166524820

Re: Transformers MP-25 Tracks Delayed (1728179)
Posted by fenrir72 on September 23rd, 2015 @ 8:21am CDT

Cyberpath wrote:MP Tracks was pushed back to November. So how'd he get it so early?

http://weibo.com/u/1166524820

Well you know China...... :lol:

Re: Transformers MP-25 Tracks Delayed (1728185)
Posted by Cyberpath on September 23rd, 2015 @ 8:36am CDT

fenrir72 wrote:
Cyberpath wrote:MP Tracks was pushed back to November. So how'd he get it so early?

http://weibo.com/u/1166524820

Well you know China......

It was made in Vietnam, though.

Re: Transformers MP-25 Tracks Delayed (1728187)
Posted by Va'al on September 23rd, 2015 @ 8:41am CDT

Fellow Seibertron.com member Cyberpath has spotted over on weibo a set of in-hand images of the delayed Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-25 Tracks - somehow acquired in advance of the new release date of November. You can take a look at the all mirrored below, and keep the discussion going in the Energon Pub!

Re: Transformers MP-25 Tracks Delayed (1728189)
Posted by peaces on September 23rd, 2015 @ 8:47am CDT

sex

Re: Transformers MP-25 Tracks Delayed (1728190)
Posted by ScottyP on September 23rd, 2015 @ 8:58am CDT

Having a deluxe DotM Leadfoot with the symbol on it just hanging out casually like that in the background is a fun way to humblebrag about it I suppose :lol:

Re: Transformers MP-25 Tracks Delayed (1728200)
Posted by fenrir72 on September 23rd, 2015 @ 10:37am CDT

Cyberpath wrote:
fenrir72 wrote:
Cyberpath wrote:MP Tracks was pushed back to November. So how'd he get it so early?

http://weibo.com/u/1166524820

Well you know China......

It was made in Vietnam, though.

And distributed from? China China has larger ports than Vietnam. Cam Rahn bay despite being military grade is not yet that fully developed to serve as a primary distribution hub.

Edit:

Checked some of my MPs

MP-10,MP-13,MP-22 made in Vietnam

MP-12,MP-20,MP-21,MP-23,MP-24 made in China

So if your info is correct, Tracks is the first Cybertron "car" made in Vietnam.

Re: Transformers MP-25 Tracks Delayed (1728207)
Posted by DedicatedGhostArt on September 23rd, 2015 @ 10:52am CDT

ooooooh that is one sexy car. =P~

Just... how the heck??? How did this person get their hands on a FINAL PRODUCTION version so early???

Re: Transformers MP-25 Tracks Delayed (1728229)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on September 23rd, 2015 @ 12:02pm CDT

ScottyP wrote:Having a deluxe DotM Leadfoot with the symbol on it just hanging out casually like that in the background is a fun way to humblebrag about it I suppose

I need a deluxe Leadfoot soooo bad....

Tracks is looking nice. He better be makin tracks to the online orders soon. Some people are very excited to get him

Re: Transformers MP-25 Tracks Delayed (1728237)
Posted by Kibble on September 23rd, 2015 @ 12:32pm CDT

peaces wrote:sex

Using the rightmost accessory in the packaging?

Re: Transformers MP-25 Tracks Delayed (1728260)
Posted by MaverickPrime on September 23rd, 2015 @ 2:08pm CDT

Oooooooh that blue!!!! unless Road Rage's red is astonishingly beautiful, I'm soooo gonna get Tracks! :APPLAUSE:

But, tell me, was it really necessary to show off that Leadfoot??? :BANG_HEAD:

ScottyP wrote:Having a deluxe DotM Leadfoot with the symbol on it just hanging out casually like that in the background is a fun way to humblebrag about it I suppose

Nope, I really wouldn't call that humble, it's far too on focus :lol:

Re: Transformers MP-25 Tracks Delayed (1728261)
Posted by Thormind on September 23rd, 2015 @ 2:10pm CDT

Dont know if it's just the picture but there seems to be 2 paint chips on the hood, inside the curve. hope it's not a sign of things to come...

Re: Transformers MP-25 Tracks Delayed (1728262)
Posted by Emerje on September 23rd, 2015 @ 2:24pm CDT

Thormind wrote:Dont know if it's just the picture but there seems to be 2 paint chips on the hood, inside the curve. hope it's not a sign of things to come...

That's the Masterpiece symbol of quality. I don't think a single one of my Autobot cars is blemish free. My original Takara Tomy Bluestreak is so messed up with excessive glue I can't even transform it.

Emerje

Re: Transformers MP-25 Tracks Delayed (1728264)
Posted by Thormind on September 23rd, 2015 @ 2:33pm CDT

Emerje wrote:That's the Masterpiece symbol of quality. I don't think a single one of my Autobot cars is blemish free. My original Takara Tomy Bluestreak is so messed up with excessive glue I can't even transform it.

Emerje

Fanstoys, DX9, Badcube, Mastermind, even KOs! (but not KFC :-)

.... with the kind of competition they are getting now they might finally be forced to improve. At the price they are selling them, they really need better qc.

Hasbro did a survey recently and there was A LOT of questions about 3rd party products...

Re: Transformers MP-25 Tracks Delayed (1728290)
Posted by SpitfireC on September 23rd, 2015 @ 3:46pm CDT

That blue paint is just a thing of beauty

Re: Transformers MP-25 Tracks Delayed (1728351)
Posted by fenrir72 on September 23rd, 2015 @ 7:51pm CDT

SillySpringer wrote:ooooooh that is one sexy car.
Just... how the heck??? How did this person get their hands on a FINAL PRODUCTION version so early???

Elementary my dear SS.

The delay issue is just the distribution. The item itself is already finished. So some retailers may have contacts on the inside of the industry " wink

wink " or display samples et al.

Thormind wrote:Dont know if it's just the picture but there seems to be 2 paint chips on the hood, inside the curve. hope it's not a sign of things to come...

Another answer to SS's question meme. Those QC issues you mentioned. If that sample didn't make the cut, it is , well "thrown away" or turned into display samples or giveaways.

Re: Transformers MP-25 Tracks Delayed (1728381)
Posted by DedicatedGhostArt on September 23rd, 2015 @ 9:41pm CDT

fenrir72 wrote:
SillySpringer wrote:ooooooh that is one sexy car.
Just... how the heck??? How did this person get their hands on a FINAL PRODUCTION version so early???

Elementary my dear SS.

The delay issue is just the distribution. The item itself is already finished. So some retailers may have contacts on the inside of the industry " wink wink " or display samples et al.

HA, I knew it was an inside job. Next thing I'll learn is that Burn was the evil mastermind behind it all the whole time... not the butler. :HEADHURTS:

Re: Transformers MP-25 Tracks Delayed (1728449)
Posted by fenrir72 on September 24th, 2015 @ 12:50am CDT

SillySpringer wrote:
fenrir72 wrote:
SillySpringer wrote:ooooooh that is one sexy car.
Just... how the heck??? How did this person get their hands on a FINAL PRODUCTION version so early???

Elementary my dear SS.

The delay issue is just the distribution. The item itself is already finished. So some retailers may have contacts on the inside of the industry " wink wink " or display samples et al.

HA, I knew it was an inside job. Next thing I'll learn is that Burn was the evil mastermind behind it all the whole time... not the butler.

Psst! He'll here.he's got ears everywhere :lol:

Re: Transformers MP-25 Tracks Delayed (1728451)
Posted by Hellscream9999 on September 24th, 2015 @ 1:06am CDT

fenrir72 wrote:
SillySpringer wrote:
fenrir72 wrote:
SillySpringer wrote:ooooooh that is one sexy car.
Just... how the heck??? How did this person get their hands on a FINAL PRODUCTION version so early???

Elementary my dear SS.

The delay issue is just the distribution. The item itself is already finished. So some retailers may have contacts on the inside of the industry " wink wink " or display samples et al.

HA, I knew it was an inside job. Next thing I'll learn is that Burn was the evil mastermind behind it all the whole time... not the butler.

Psst! He'll here.he's got ears everywhere

You, uh, you spelled that wrong, I'd be more concerned 'bout that

Re: Transformers MP-25 Tracks Delayed (1728538)
Posted by G1COLLECTOR on September 24th, 2015 @ 9:24am CDT

Looks good to me, bring it on....

Re: Transformers MP-25 Tracks Delayed (1728543)
Posted by padfoo on September 24th, 2015 @ 9:45am CDT

SpitfireC wrote:That blue paint is just a thing of beauty

Yes, the paint looks amazing!

Re: Transformers MP-25 Tracks Delayed (1728550)
Posted by fenrir72 on September 24th, 2015 @ 10:00am CDT

Hellscream9999 wrote:
fenrir72 wrote:
SillySpringer wrote:
fenrir72 wrote:
SillySpringer wrote:ooooooh that is one sexy car.
Just... how the heck??? How did this person get their hands on a FINAL PRODUCTION version so early???

Elementary my dear SS.

The delay issue is just the distribution. The item itself is already finished. So some retailers may have contacts on the inside of the industry " wink wink " or display samples et al.

HA, I knew it was an inside job. Next thing I'll learn is that Burn was the evil mastermind behind it all the whole time... not the butler.

Psst! He'll here.he's got ears everywhere

You, uh, you spelled that wrong, I'd be more concerned 'bout that