After the awesome reveal of MPM-06 Ironhide during Hong Kong Toys And Games Fair 2018 at an off site event, we have a look at our fist official image of the Autobot weapon specialist.
The image was shared via the official Transformers Facebook and Instagram accounts featuring Ironhide with the message: “Ironhide is here and this crafty vet is ready for action“. The image shows Ironhide in robot mode (with what seems to be a proper transformation) and his amazing GMC Topkick 4500 pickup truck. We could expect that this picture may be used in the packaging of the toy.
You can check out the mirrored image after the jump and then join to the discussion at the 2005 Boards.
idkwdya
View attachment 28653901 Lucked out on Amazon and got him brand new for $70 due to some damage on the box. I had to rotate one of his clips that tabs his shoulder into the chest but after that he isn’t too bad. I still have the DNA kit coming but I’m still pretty happy. The detail and paint is incredible!
artimus prime
Mr.Deflok
Very definitive. Thanks!
artimus prime
No.
Mr.Deflok
Is there any way to make the chest wheels tuck into the torso? That's my biggest gripe with this figure; that the wheels have a gap between the torso.
AndreyOfDoom
It's the Wei Jiang version that people should wait for. They fixed everything and redesigned the entire upper body so the arms are actually not attached to shoulders, back is accurate, kibble properly attached to the shoulders instead of arms and folds up better, cannons can transform and integrate to vehicle mode and look way more accurate too.
Chris C137
Oh right, the faux bumper/torso bit, and the grey hexagonal shapes near the knees looked painted on yours, I figured you'd used some matte paint or something.
I might try and copy what BMB did with the deco on their upscale KO to cover the bare grey plastic.
This is actually my second copy of the figure, my first was a QC mess and I also broke the backpack off, but Kapow had it on discount so decided I'd give it a second try. I can't remember if the die cast was this shiny when I first got it or if its oxidised over time, older figure on left, new on right:
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Optimistic Prime
I found him for half price so I decided to go on and buy him. I hope he's worth it!
Shmoptimus Prime
I haven't painted the bumper at all yet. I've left it gray. However I did paint it on my studio series ironhide and I used a flat black spray. I think matte would look a bit too flat.
Chris C137
I've decided to finally add some paint to my Ironhide. @Shmoptimus Prime what did you use to paint the matte sections like the torso/bumper whilst not leaving any brush marks? Also are there any good reference images around for colouring all the mechanical details?
Shmoptimus Prime
I think there’s more than enough room to do what I’m thinking with the arm panels! The next issue to figure out is how to make them so the DNA kit can still attach, since that spot on the shoulders is exactly where that back piece slides on to.
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Kevin Iaquinto
I will never transform him back into truck mode again. The panel fiddling is not worth it for the end result. I'd sacrifice the transformation for a solid bot mode.
Shmoptimus Prime
OK I'll try that. I have mini hinges too that are only like 1mm thin so those could work too, but getting them over the DNA kit is what will be the other challenge since I still want to use that.
Some would say it's necessary. I think you can get a lot out of the figure without it but you need to have a copy that's QC free which is rare. The DNA kit isn't perfect but it works really well for what it is. I just don't like that he's a partsformer now, I basically have to leave the kit pieces off when I transform him.
Kevin Iaquinto
Is the DNA kit worth it for this figure? I can't find it in stock anywhere besides chinese sellers on eBay.
John TheDestroyer
Transform him back to alt mode and make sure the place you want to attach the new joint isn't taken up by anything else. As long as that spot is empty in both modes, and that clearance isn't needed for transformation, then you should be good to go. I don't have the figure so I can't give you any specific notes
meisterman
It might be possible to implement a triple hinge or slider system between the windshield and the bicep as there seems to be a decent amount of space there in vehicle mode. It’s just mounting it on the shoulder itself or its resting spot that would have issues, I think.
Shmoptimus Prime
I know, I'm just as tempted to mod it as I am to leave it alone. Mine works relatively well, plus I have the DNA kit (which I also modded a tad) so he's really stable. I want to reengineer so many of the aspects of this figure so badly but I don't have the time or the talent that someone like Black Apple has so all I have are minor mods.
Yeah I think you may be right. I'm not sure how I would be able to maintain the clearance necessary to transform properly. I'm going to transform him later today and investigate further.
meisterman
My immediate concern is just making sure the shoulder/bicep section can still fit in there, as the positioning is important to just get the clearance for his arms in alt mode in the first place. The balljoint would need to go in the exact spot that the shoulder/bicep needs to go in alt mode based on that picture, unless I’m looking at it wrong.
gbm
Personally? I think you should leave it as is.
For a figure that was plague with SOOOOO MANNY issues, just be grateful that you have a good one that you can manage to transform successfully. That's how I see it.
I have the Takara version, and it isn't without its flaws; but I can now transform it back and forth with no issues, and I LOVE it.
I wouldn't want to jeopardize that for a few more clicks of articulation.
Again, that's just me.
Shmoptimus Prime
So I want to try a mod on my ironhide but I'm a little scared. I want to take the shoulder kibble (that forms the windshield and top of the cab), take it off and reattach it to the shoulder pads. That way they would stay out of the way of the arms more, fill out the back more, and rely less on the PERFECT positioning of the arms for the alt mode to come together perfectly. I'd probably saw off the assembly (with the hinges) and reattach using a ball joint or something. Can anyone thing of a way this would mess everything up? I'm wondering if it'll still be possible to position the arms properly for alt mode if I add an extra joint in there. Thoughts?
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