Via TFW2005 member Unexpectedpanda, we have a new look at Masterpiece Ironhide, who was shown off in a presentation at the Transformers Expo Taipei.
The key points of these new images are that we get a full turnaround view of Ironhide’s robot mode and vehicle mode. Amazingly, it looks like the toy design wizardry is strong in this one – there’s very little in the way of extraneous vehicle mode parts on his design, other than the two panels on the hips and his van wheels on his buns.
Ironhide comes with a version of the sled included with his Generation 1 toy, which is not needed for the transformation on this one – it does, however, hold the loads and loads of accessories Ironhide comes with. These include blasters, alternate hands, and his rocket pack from More than Meets the Eye – complete with optional flame parts for the engines.
Check out the images after the break – and a big thanks once again to Unexpectedpanda for sharing these with us.
mcart
Good to know, I'll have to consider netclow too then.
Prime135
Yep, imma have to buy that…
ChromeMagnus
I understand your concern. When it comes to Chinese sellers on Ebay I only use Baba, Netclow and a small handful of others on a regular basis. I call them "my circle" and never gotten burned by them.
mcart
Looks decent but I'll need to see some in hand shots and maybe a video review first and sadly these days when it comes to eBay and Chinese sellers if it ain't baba, I don't buy!
ChromeMagnus
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yurgo
Can someone provide a picture of Ironhide with mpp10
yurgo
Does anyone know the dimensions of his alt mode? I'm trying to see if he scales well in alt mode with the other mp cars. I have mpp10 and he scales great with the mp cars, I'm just not sure if ironhide does. Not sure if I should get him to display in alt mode or wait for the new oversized one coming out. Here is some pics of mpp10 with some mp cars
ChromeMagnus
If anyone is willing to part ways with the dino/ekg chest display piece for MP Ironhide and or MP Ratchet, send me a PM.
ChromeMagnus
Thanks. They're spot on.
Primeconvoy1
Nice!
How close are the colors of those poseable hands compared to their standard hands?
Darkstone
Yes HLJ also had a restock up for pre-order but it vanished. I guess it will announced officially at a later date and then go up again.
Raiyuki
Noticed Amiami has a preorder up for Ironhide. Has there been news of another run that's not Asia exclusive? Hopefully with better chrome for those who held out.
ChromeMagnus
ChromeMagnus
Ironhide's jet pack as shown in The Immobilizer. Now if we can only get one for MP Sideswipe.
Retroheavy
Mine came in this week, I have no regrets. Ironhide is awesome!!
2003 Megatron
I still don't like the hip panels on mine.
Legate
People need to take a step back on both sides.
If you like a figure, you shouldn't let others' negative opinions take away your enjoyment of it.
If you don't like a figure, you shouldn't feel like you can't express your concerns or disappointment.
Neither side has the right to piss in the other's cornflakes. And no, you DON'T have that right "because internet". Giving someone grief for expressing an honest opinion is where defending your position ends and douchebaggery begins. By the same token, it's not an "honest opinion" when your statement amounts to "f*** you if you don't agree with me".
Yes, Ironhide had/has some production issues. They do not seem to be widespread or pervasive the way it is with Hot Rod, and most units seem to be fine.
Yes, the figure could be better. The figures can ALWAYS be better. Just because there's room for improvement doesn't mean it's no good.
Yes, the figure could have taken more cues from the G1 toy like other MPs. The same G1 toy that looks NOTHING like it's cartoon counterpart… right.
Yes, some people find the crotch area off-putting. It IS, however, toon-accurate. No, not including the hips or tires, but the options to relocate them are at best limited.
IMPO, a masterful job was done translating Ironhide's animation design to a functional transforming toy while keeping the engineering from becoming overly complex. It's not "perfect", but i don't demand perfection because I understand it's not attainable, at least not at this time.
If someone else doesn't feel the same, that's their business. If someone calls it plastic crap or plastic Jesus I think they're an idiot either way, but that's MY business. If someone on either extreme makes a nuisance of themselves on the boards, that's the moderators' business. If someone on either extreme starts making personal attacks towards me, THEN it becomes MY business.
-drops the mic-
bonewire
If you missed him the first time he is back on HLJ
Kamijou Touma
Finally had time to open my new Ironhide, really love him. But the water gun hands were both the same, D'oh.