Video Review - Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-25 Tracks (Chinese)

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Takara Tomy's Tranformers Masterpiece MP-25 Tracks has been peeping its head prior to the release date for quite a while now - in some local markets and distributions anyway - but we also have a new addition via Seibertron's podcaster ScottyP in the form of a video review (in Chinese) of the new figure and mold! Check it out embedded below.

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Re: Video Review - Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-25 Tracks (Chinese) (1730155)
Posted by reluctantyouth on September 30th, 2015 @ 11:13am CDT

Hmmm. Much more delicate and spindly than Wheeljack. Looks like you will have to mess with the legs quite a bit to get him to stand directly. The hollowness of the midsection when in robot mode just kills it for me. I'm also not a fan of that head sculpt. This is a bummer. Wake me up when Takara takes on the likes of Trailbreaker, Hoist, or Brawn. I want to see some trucks other than Prime and Magnus. The fact that were getting Shockwave, Arcee, Ironhide, and Hotrod 2.0 don't thrill me either. :BANG_HEAD:

~reluctantyouth~

Re: Video Review - Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-25 Tracks (Chinese) (1730179)
Posted by Starsaber468 on September 30th, 2015 @ 1:13pm CDT

reluctantyouth wrote:Hmmm. Much more delicate and spindly than Wheeljack. Looks like you will have to mess with the legs quite a bit to get him to stand directly. The hollowness of the midsection when in robot mode just kills it for me. I'm also not a fan of that head sculpt. This is a bummer. Wake me up when Takara takes on the likes of Trailbreaker, Hoist, or Brawn. I want to see some trucks other than Prime and Magnus. The fact that were getting Shockwave, Arcee, Ironhide, and Hotrod 2.0 don't thrill me either.

~reluctantyouth~

Hollowness in the legs plus its the first review it could change plus its unlikely the legs just won't stand on the actual release plus ironhide looks great so why come you don't like him?
EDIT:we don't know if we are even getting arcee its possibly debunked with hound being on it

Re: Video Review - Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-25 Tracks (Chinese) (1730180)
Posted by Starsaber468 on September 30th, 2015 @ 1:13pm CDT

reluctantyouth wrote:Hmmm. Much more delicate and spindly than Wheeljack. Looks like you will have to mess with the legs quite a bit to get him to stand directly. The hollowness of the midsection when in robot mode just kills it for me. I'm also not a fan of that head sculpt. This is a bummer. Wake me up when Takara takes on the likes of Trailbreaker, Hoist, or Brawn. I want to see some trucks other than Prime and Magnus. The fact that were getting Shockwave, Arcee, Ironhide, and Hotrod 2.0 don't thrill me either.

~reluctantyouth~

Hollowness in the legs plus its the first review it could change plus its unlikely the legs just won't stand on the actual release

Re: Video Review - Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-25 Tracks (Chinese) (1730190)
Posted by Lango7 on September 30th, 2015 @ 2:14pm CDT

I thought MP Arcee was bogus. I for one can't wait for Tracks. That metallic blue looks great, and makes me wonder if the hasbro version will be flat blue like the OG toy.

Re: Video Review - Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-25 Tracks (Chinese) (1730229)
Posted by dragons on September 30th, 2015 @ 6:29pm CDT

good video better than nothing but reviewer could have save money and not buy four master piece figures and use that money buy decent video camera with higher quality than 240 resolution. he could buy good video camera shoots better quality than cellphone cheapest one i found on amazon is 25.99 12mp with 6x zoom still better zooming and video qulaity of computer phones out there now

Re: Video Review - Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-25 Tracks (Chinese) (1730236)
Posted by Fox Thiagarajan on September 30th, 2015 @ 7:20pm CDT

November can't get here sooner. Want that Tracks!

Re: Video Review - Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-25 Tracks (Chinese) (1730241)
Posted by Sabrblade on September 30th, 2015 @ 7:55pm CDT

reluctantyouth wrote:The fact that were getting Shockwave, Arcee, Ironhide, and Hotrod 2.0 don't thrill me either.

Lango7 wrote:MP Arcee was bogus.

Re: Video Review - Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-25 Tracks (Chinese) (1732876)
Posted by Cyberpath on October 9th, 2015 @ 7:35am CDT

Source: blog-entry-4875

Re: Video Review - Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-25 Tracks (Chinese) (1732965)
Posted by Va'al on October 9th, 2015 @ 11:39am CDT

Fellow Seibertronian Cyberpath has shared an image of the collector coin that will be released alongside Masterpiece MP-25 Tracks, which we sourced back to TransformersAsia directly - You can check out the image mirrored below, showing the two sides of the coin and packaging!

Get this special design exclusive commemorative coin free when purchase “Masterpiece MP-25 Tracks" at selected stores in Asia, while supplies Last !

Re: Video Review - Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-25 Tracks (Chinese) (1733671)
Posted by william-james88 on October 11th, 2015 @ 9:34pm CDT

Fellow Seibertronian Cyberpath has found a review online for MP-25 Masterpiece Tracks. This review gives us the best idea of what this figure has in store for us since it goes into depth in regards to the Transformation and scale with other MP figures.

A few points I noted:

- The head and shoulders of the figure are at the same level as MP Wheeljack's and he only appears taller due to him being slimmer and having the extended wings.
- He has a massive backpack as well as a very big gap (hallowness) in his torso.
- He can carry Blaster inside the car.
- The leg transfomration is very involved.

Enjoy!

Re: Video Review - Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-25 Tracks (Chinese) (1733681)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on October 11th, 2015 @ 9:56pm CDT

Gah! I had hoped so much that the hollowness was a mistransformation, but nope. damn

Re: Video Review - Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-25 Tracks (Chinese) (1733728)
Posted by william-james88 on October 12th, 2015 @ 12:15am CDT

D-Maximus_Prime wrote:Gah! I had hoped so much that the hollowness was a mistransformation, but nope. damn

Yeah this blows really hard. This is what I needed to solidify my decision of waiting for the Hasbro release. If ever that doesnt come to pass, then I will be ok with it, I have no connection to tracks and the only reason I would want this toy is for the alt mode and to experience first hand that incredible looking leg transformation.

Re: Video Review - Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-25 Tracks (Chinese) (1733731)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on October 12th, 2015 @ 12:19am CDT

william-james88 wrote:
D-Maximus_Prime wrote:Gah! I had hoped so much that the hollowness was a mistransformation, but nope. damn

Yeah this blows really hard. This is what I needed to solidify my decision of waiting for the Hasbro release. If ever that doesnt come to pass, then I will be ok with it, I have no connection to tracks and the only reason I would want this toy is for the alt mode and to experience first hand that incredible looking leg transformation.

Those legs are definitely something unique to be sure

Re: Video Review - Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-25 Tracks (Chinese) (1733740)
Posted by Hellscream9999 on October 12th, 2015 @ 12:27am CDT

You could always get road rage, the first female mp

Re: Video Review - Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-25 Tracks (Chinese) (1733742)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on October 12th, 2015 @ 12:29am CDT

Hellscream9999 wrote:You could always get road rage, the first female mp

Eh....

Gonna get Victorion though, the first 5 member combiner lady

Re: Video Review - Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-25 Tracks (Chinese) (1733745)
Posted by fenrir72 on October 12th, 2015 @ 1:03am CDT

D-Maximus_Prime wrote:Gah! I had hoped so much that the hollowness was a mistransformation, but nope. damn

But the original's tf design was also hollow in the torso. :???:

Re: Video Review - Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-25 Tracks (Chinese) (1733746)
Posted by Hellscream9999 on October 12th, 2015 @ 1:10am CDT

D-Maximus_Prime wrote:
Hellscream9999 wrote:You could always get road rage, the first female mp

Eh....

Gonna get Victorion though, the first 5 member combiner lady

Well, obviously you should just get them both, I mean, why choose

Re: Video Review - Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-25 Tracks (Chinese) (1733748)
Posted by william-james88 on October 12th, 2015 @ 1:28am CDT

fenrir72 wrote:
D-Maximus_Prime wrote:Gah! I had hoped so much that the hollowness was a mistransformation, but nope. damn

But the original's tf design was also hollow in the torso.

The whole point of this line is to excel where the toys failed in the past. Using your argument of things being ok because of the original release, it would be ok if Ironhide didnt have a head.

Re: Video Review - Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-25 Tracks (Chinese) (1733751)
Posted by Bounti76 on October 12th, 2015 @ 1:41am CDT

D-Maximus_Prime wrote:
Hellscream9999 wrote:You could always get road rage, the first female mp

Eh....

Gonna get Victorion though, the first 5 member combiner lady

Don't forget little Rust Dust! She makes Victorion a six member combiner. >:oP

Re: Video Review - Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-25 Tracks (Chinese) (1733752)
Posted by Hellscream9999 on October 12th, 2015 @ 1:51am CDT

william-james88 wrote:
fenrir72 wrote:
D-Maximus_Prime wrote:Gah! I had hoped so much that the hollowness was a mistransformation, but nope. damn

But the original's tf design was also hollow in the torso.

The whole point of this line is to excel where the toys failed in the past. Using your argument of things being ok because of the original release, it would be ok if Ironhide didnt have a head.

While I agree with you, there is only so much that TT can cram into such a small car body, and still make it look great in each mode; remember, mp10 still has his entire crotch and obvious feet just chillin' out in the open (not even an attempt at 'fixing' the first ones problem of having them out in the open) >:oP

Re: Video Review - Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-25 Tracks (Chinese) (1733773)
Posted by VioMeTriX on October 12th, 2015 @ 6:27am CDT

I think Tracks looks awesome. no I don't like the hollowness in the torso, but whos going to be staring at the back underside of him.... from the front, sides and direct back you have a good solid robot, and he's more pose able than any masterpiece to date. he is a definite buy for me, and I may pick up road rage down the road. now bring on masterpiece Hot Rod, as ironhide is an epic fail for me.

Re: Video Review - Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-25 Tracks (Chinese) (1733785)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on October 12th, 2015 @ 7:57am CDT

Hellscream9999 wrote:
D-Maximus_Prime wrote:
Hellscream9999 wrote:You could always get road rage, the first female mp

Eh....

Gonna get Victorion though, the first 5 member combiner lady

Well, obviously you should just get them both, I mean, why choose

Budget is a nasty thing and unfortunately mine's not masterpiece worthy yet

Re: Video Review - Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-25 Tracks (Chinese) (1733787)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on October 12th, 2015 @ 7:58am CDT

Bounti76 wrote:
D-Maximus_Prime wrote:
Hellscream9999 wrote:You could always get road rage, the first female mp

Eh....

Gonna get Victorion though, the first 5 member combiner lady

Don't forget little Rust Dust! She makes Victorion a six member combiner.

How could I forget her. I was speaking in torso/limb modes only, but for corrections sake: 6-member combiner,complete with chest minion

Re: Video Review - Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-25 Tracks (Chinese) (1733801)
Posted by Starsaber468 on October 12th, 2015 @ 9:31am CDT

Tracks looks great! (Somebody is going to comment this and says it looks bad because the hollowness of tracks chest (even though its not visible) or how the legs are hollow (even though its for transformation and isn't visible))

Re: Video Review - Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-25 Tracks (Chinese) (1733806)
Posted by fenrir72 on October 12th, 2015 @ 9:49am CDT

william-james88 wrote:
fenrir72 wrote:
D-Maximus_Prime wrote:Gah! I had hoped so much that the hollowness was a mistransformation, but nope. damn

But the original's tf design was also hollow in the torso.

The whole point of this line is to excel where the toys failed in the past. Using your argument of things being ok because of the original release, it would be ok if Ironhide didnt have a head.

Where pre tell then would you fit the hands? Of course it would be the back compartment. So once the arms are folded out, then it would be left hollow. Unless you put the arms into the cab but then again it would damage the chest aesthetic. If you copy the WJ style, then he wouldn't look like Tracks anymore.

And the analogy of its OK for IH to have no head does not hold water because the MP hopes to make a near identical analog of the anime figures. My "logic" as Burn previously mentioned is based on the pragmatic engineering design.

Let me repeat again, where should the arms be folded and still make the chest/torso appear solid? Remember the same argument with TAV Optimus Prime the big kahuna version?

Complaints of how hollow the legs are yet if you make it solid, you will cancel out the feature of his being a car carrier/trailer.

So in the end, practical engineering logic always trumps over the "I wish this or that" that is not founded of sound engineering logic.

Re: Video Review - Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-25 Tracks (Chinese) (1733888)
Posted by LegendaryAntiHero on October 12th, 2015 @ 1:52pm CDT

I'm glad to see the review is out now so that means the figure is coming out soon

Re: Video Review - Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-25 Tracks (Chinese) (1733906)
Posted by megatronus on October 12th, 2015 @ 2:31pm CDT

LegendaryAntiHero wrote:I'm glad to see the review is out now so that means the figure is coming out soon

November is still a ways away, and we don't know if the issue was manufacturing or licensing related. Hopefully the release doesn't move back any further.

Re: Video Review - Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-25 Tracks (Chinese) (1733949)
Posted by dragons on October 12th, 2015 @ 5:23pm CDT

D-Maximus_Prime wrote:Gah! I had hoped so much that the hollowness was a mistransformation, but nope. damn

you stand your toys on shelf facing wall look at them from side?
how is this for hollow

Re: Video Review - Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-25 Tracks (Chinese) (1733983)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on October 12th, 2015 @ 7:03pm CDT

dragons wrote:
D-Maximus_Prime wrote:Gah! I had hoped so much that the hollowness was a mistransformation, but nope. damn

you stand your toys on shelf facing wall look at them from side?
how is this for hollow

I do not, but I was hoping that a masterpiece could close up a little tighter. That is just a large backpack with room to spare that could have been done a bit better

Re: Video Review - Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-25 Tracks (Chinese) (1734031)
Posted by fenrir72 on October 12th, 2015 @ 11:00pm CDT

megatronus wrote:
LegendaryAntiHero wrote:I'm glad to see the review is out now so that means the figure is coming out soon

November is still a ways away, and we don't know if the issue was manufacturing or licensing related. Hopefully the release doesn't move back any further.

Distribution issues.Remember that big explosion in a port of China? That may be a contributing factor too.

Re: Video Review - Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-25 Tracks (Chinese) (1736794)
Posted by Cyberpath on October 25th, 2015 @ 12:46pm CDT

Re: Video Review - Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-25 Tracks (Chinese) (1736811)
Posted by megatronus on October 25th, 2015 @ 2:02pm CDT

The cars look so good together... in both modes! Can't wait for Tracks to hit.

Re: Video Review - Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-25 Tracks (Chinese) (1736822)
Posted by Doctor McGrath on October 25th, 2015 @ 3:26pm CDT

The face still bugs me some but he will looks good posed next to his autobot brothers.

Re: Video Review - Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-25 Tracks (Chinese) (1736854)
Posted by robotmel on October 25th, 2015 @ 4:29pm CDT

Found some more in-hand shots of Takara Tomy Masterpiece MP-25 Tracks on ACToys.net!

http://bbs.actoys.net/read.php?tid-2242181.html

Re: Video Review - Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-25 Tracks (Chinese) (1736873)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on October 25th, 2015 @ 7:23pm CDT

Gah, he looks so good from the front! if only that backpack had been shrunk and tightened up to the back ever so slightly he would be amazing

Re: Video Review - Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-25 Tracks (Chinese) (1736893)
Posted by william-james88 on October 25th, 2015 @ 8:35pm CDT

The backpack doesnt bother me, its that gap which makes his body look really weird at the side. As if his body is either split or snaking in the front with the backpack being an accessory rather than an extension. Wheeljack looks amazing!

Re: Video Review - Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-25 Tracks (Chinese) (1736894)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on October 25th, 2015 @ 8:38pm CDT

william-james88 wrote:The backpack doesnt bother me, its that gap which makes his body look really weird at the side. As if his body is either split or snaking in the front with the backpack being an accessory rather than an extension. Wheeljack looks amazing!

I have never questioned Wheeljack. That guy screams Masterpiece and truly is amazing

Re: Video Review - Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-25 Tracks (Chinese) (1736895)
Posted by Sabrblade on October 25th, 2015 @ 8:40pm CDT

william-james88 wrote:The backpack doesnt bother me, its that gap which makes his body look really weird at the side. As if his body is either split or snaking in the front with the backpack being an accessory rather than an extension. Wheeljack looks amazing!

The backpack isn't even supposed to be that much of a backpack. It's supposed to be more like a large hood that goes over his head rather than behind it.

Re: Video Review - Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-25 Tracks (Chinese) (1736903)
Posted by Wolfman Jake on October 25th, 2015 @ 9:33pm CDT

Sabrblade wrote:
william-james88 wrote:The backpack doesnt bother me, its that gap which makes his body look really weird at the side. As if his body is either split or snaking in the front with the backpack being an accessory rather than an extension. Wheeljack looks amazing!
The backpack isn't even supposed to be that much of a backpack. It's supposed to me more like a large hood that goes over his head rather than behind it.

Don't you just hate it when reality so rudely stomps all over your lofty expectations?

Re: Video Review - Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-25 Tracks (Chinese) (1736904)
Posted by william-james88 on October 25th, 2015 @ 9:42pm CDT

Wolfman Jake wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:
william-james88 wrote:The backpack doesnt bother me, its that gap which makes his body look really weird at the side. As if his body is either split or snaking in the front with the backpack being an accessory rather than an extension. Wheeljack looks amazing!
The backpack isn't even supposed to be that much of a backpack. It's supposed to me more like a large hood that goes over his head rather than behind it.

Don't you just hate it when reality so rudely stomps all over your lofty expectations?

While I understand the idea of limitations, I also don't believe in being too forgiving. This reminds me of all the fans saying that there was a reason Scrapper didnt have elbows for combining into generations Devastator. He didnt have elbows for stability. And it was almost accepted as a sad fact of life. But then we realized it wasnt true. He could have been improved upon, big time, and he was.

So while I totally get that limitations exist, I am never convinced that something could not have been done better. And my expectations do get loftier the more money I spend on a toy being released.

Re: Video Review - Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-25 Tracks (Chinese) (1736905)
Posted by DedicatedGhostArt on October 25th, 2015 @ 9:44pm CDT

I would actually MUCH rather get Wheeljack than Tracks, just because the transformation is better, and the backpack doesn't look awful. >:oP

Re: Video Review - Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-25 Tracks (Chinese) (1736927)
Posted by william-james88 on October 25th, 2015 @ 11:40pm CDT

Fellow Seibertronian Cyberpath has pointed us towards ACtoys.net and their pictures of the upcoming Masterpiece MP-25 Tracks. They can give you a good idea of how he will look like in your masterpiece collection by comparing him to other carbots and Optimus Prime. There are also comparison pictures with Alternators Tracks. Let us know what you think of the figure, in comparison to the others, now that these pictures are available. Are you eager for him? Have any of these new photos made up your mind? Let us know!

Re: Video Review - Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-25 Tracks (Chinese) (1736929)
Posted by megatronus on October 25th, 2015 @ 11:46pm CDT

Tracks' backpack looks no worse than Sideswipe's.

Re: Video Review - Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-25 Tracks (Chinese) (1736930)
Posted by william-james88 on October 25th, 2015 @ 11:53pm CDT

megatronus wrote:Tracks' backpack looks no worse than Sideswipe's.

Agreed. But the gap does make his torso seem like it's too frontwards no? That's more my issue with him. Car looks amazing though and some of those action poses are really cool.

Re: Video Review - Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-25 Tracks (Chinese) (1736932)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on October 25th, 2015 @ 11:57pm CDT

Despite what i will say about his robot mode gap, the vehicle mode is just simply amazing, a true beauty. And as a car fan myself, it is a beauty

Re: Video Review - Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-25 Tracks (Chinese) (1736933)
Posted by megatronus on October 25th, 2015 @ 11:58pm CDT

william-james88 wrote:
megatronus wrote:Tracks' backpack looks no worse than Sideswipe's.

Agreed. But the gap does make his torso seem like it's too frontwards no? That's more my issue with him. Car looks amazing though and some of those action poses are really cool.

I see what you mean - from the side, it does look that way. But I'm overall happy with how he's looking, and I'm still curious whether the backpack will necessarily rest at an angle or if you're able to adjust it.

I'm just excited to get Tracks (and Road Rage!) in hand.

Re: Video Review - Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-25 Tracks (Chinese) (1736934)
Posted by Mkall on October 26th, 2015 @ 12:07am CDT

I remember when Alternators/Binaltech were all that. Man how things have evolved.

Re: Video Review - Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-25 Tracks (Chinese) (1736940)
Posted by fenrir72 on October 26th, 2015 @ 2:22am CDT

He's got more paint app details unlike the previous cars. And his sigil is different and his hood is reversed to that of the original G1 figure. Will wonders ever cease?

Btw, on a slight deviation, Sideswipe's back pack ain't that bad because that the max you can put in on given his earth mode design. I doubt it you can squeeze the figure any further.

Re: Video Review - Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-25 Tracks (Chinese) (1736945)
Posted by no-one on October 26th, 2015 @ 6:43am CDT

william-james88 wrote:

Time for some old school breakin'?

Track's backpack appears to have a little play in it. Maybe down and in a bit? But then it might interfere with arm movement. He's a slender fellow ain't he?

Re: Video Review - Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-25 Tracks (Chinese) (1736949)
Posted by Starsaber468 on October 26th, 2015 @ 7:35am CDT

Since we are getting a MP Road Rage from this Figure I would expect takara to make an MP Black Tracks since they want to make the most uses out of an masterpiece figure for characters and If they do they should give Black Tracks an Resemblance of the orginal g1 Black Tracks Head Sculpt

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