Transformers Masterpiece MP-12 Sideswipe originally dropped back in 2012 and started Takara‘s current path of officially licensed cars in scale with MP-10 Optimus Prime. He quickly sold out and has been a hot item for collectors looking to complete their modern Masterpiece line ups. He has been officially re-released in Asia so no more “unofficial” versions need to be considered. This mold has shared itself with several other releases as well: Masterpiece Lambor, Masterpiece MP-12T Tigertrack, Masterpiece Lambor (Generation 2), Masterpiece Lambor (TF Expo Edition), and the soon to be released Masterpiece Clampdown. Overall the figure is the same as the original, slight plastic quality and tightness of the joints are the only easily noticeable changes. Both are not anything negative, just different. If you are looking to grab MP Sideswipe for a reasonable price, he’s good to go.
You can check out 50 pics of him in action in our full gallery here: TFW2005’s MP-12 Masterpiece Sideswipe (Asia Reissue) Full Gallery.
He’s out now and shipping, grab yours over at site sponsor TFSource: MP-12 Masterpiece Sideswipe Asia Reissue @ TFSource.
Read on for some key shots attached to this story and discussion!
Renaissance Man
I'm selling Sideswipe – brand new. PM if interested.
ChromeMagnus
This arrived today. I'll post more detailed pics later.
ChromeMagnus
Shapeways has one but it is for Classics Sideswipe not Masterpice sideswipe.
TF Jetpack SDSWP x1 (NMPN6K7QZ) by Kurisama
They even have another Sideswipe inspired jetpack but this one is for MP-10 apparently.
Sideswipe/MP-10 Backpack (PSLQ8Y628) by Dawgstar
I wanted to pass on this seeing as how it doesn't even include a jetpack. I already have the first release of MP-12 Lambor (Sideswipe) plus a pair of Takara/Amazon chrome plated extended pile drivers that I purchased seperately off ebay. I went ahead and ordered this version anyway, mainly due to the fact the paint problem appears to be corrected. Don't get me wrong, for the lower cost, it's a good buy for anyone who never had MP-12 and wants to pick it up. I was under the impression that the surprise accessory would be the jetpack with chrome pile drivers but it is not.
As for as a jetpack for MP-12 is concerned, COME ON DR.WU!! YOU'RE MAKING ONE FOR MP-21 BUMBLEBEE, great but what about Lambor/Sideswipe??
Here's a bot mode video comparison of V1 MP-12 an MP-12 Asia Exclusive. Enjoy.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4dF8N8fc4zg
monish
I just got mine from TF-DIRECT today. There is some paint chiping but overall the figure is great.
JazzClub
Has anyone's Hasbro Asia re-issue have the usual paint defects? i.e. not enough red paint by the wing mirror so it's red/black? I was wondering if it's been fixed but i've been unlucky or it's still the same with this release?
Cyclonus79
Ordered one of these through CP . Once I receive this new one , I'll be putting up my version 2 reissue on eBay.
Sam
I'm really surprised that one hasn't been made that's compatible with both Sideswipe and Optimus Prime. I'm sure someone could figure out a way. I think there is one backpack for Sideswipe design on Shapeways, though.
ChromeMagnus
It would've been nice if he finally came with his jetpack for once. Surprisingly Dr. Wu hasn't offered one.
triKlops
@ Sam; awesome job!
Sam
Haven't you read Budiansky's original Sideswipe bio:
SIDESWIPE
ALLEGIANCE: AUTOBOT
FUNCTION: WARRIOR
FIRST APPEARANCE: TRANSFORMERS # 1
"I don't break rules, I get stoned – a lot."
Profile: Although nearly as capable as his twin brother Sunstreaker in the combat arts, Sideswipe is always getting stoned. He thoroughly relishes engaging a doobie in a fight to the finish, and will use any dirty underhanded tactic he can think of to get high. Back on his homeworld of Cybertron this conduct extended itself to the rest of his lifestyle: getting what he can out of life, enjoying it to the fullest, and cheating to get the rest. His exile to Earth hasn't changed his behavior, just his cause – now instead of doing everything for himself he does it for the sake of getting everyone totally baked. Personal safety takes a backseat to his reckless, but brave actions.
BattleUpSaber
I don't mind the 'stoned' face. Sideswipe is an angsty guy so it fits in imo.
Sam
Heh, yeah I think DeanML coined that expression to describe MP-12's eyes.
It's not according to rumour so much as according to ambitron's speculation based on the images we saw in the MP guidebook. There's that simple face drawing that you've posted for Sideswipe, while in the case of the Datsun's Hasui went more into detail to show what he didn't want from the sculptor.
Anyway, no one seems to have mentioned that the head on this reissue quite clearly doesn't close properly. It doesn't look as bad as it does on the KOs but it still seems to be a widespread issue.
magick
The stoned version? Is that what they're calling the anime pointed eyes? Perhaps I misunderstood.
NATO-BOT
Hey, I might be able to finally pick this guy up!
WildBill
Mine's tied up with my Tracks preorder. Looks dang good in those pics though!
harveydent
Yeah, according to rumor Hasui got pissed the sculptor screwed up the face for Sideswipe (which became the stoned V1 version), and he got really involved in the sculpting from then on.
They probably tried to fix it by putting in Red's face but the complaints from that led them to go back to the stoned version
http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/trans…ideswipe-2nd-production-run-any-better-2.html
Dinobot Slug
Local hobby shops?Which one?
tpuefol
Where does one get those clear displays that are helping prop him up?