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.
Shmoptimus Prime
The lesson I’ve learned over the past year is to always preorder DNA Design kits if you’re even remotely interested. Worst case you can resell for the same or more than you paid, and they’re almost always worth the money.
AndreyOfDoom
Everybody here should get the black mamba version of Ironhide. The kit is a fix but the figure is still a polished turd after. BM version fixes most key issues:
1. Feet toes and kibble fold away for car mode
2. Chest hood halves lock in completely so you can move the arms without the entire figure exploding
3. Roof and wind shield kibble moved to the proper shoulder kibble area from the tricep area and on a ball joint to allow posing it and not hinder arms. Also this makes Transformation infinitely easier.
4. Cannons with light up features
Robyn The Dragon
I can't say I blame you one bit. I missed out on the first release and could not find it ANYWHERE online for about a year. When I saw those preorders up, I pounced upon them like a rabid dog. Haha
DeadassMango
Back in February when they put both the SS and MPM kits. If this was anything else I would be fine waiting but this kit is pretty much necessary for Ironhide.
Robyn The Dragon
Okay I see! I have had my DNA kit for some time now. I got mine from TCP and it was shipped right on the estimated date they gave. I believe I had to pay $7 shipping for that order, but to me: it was worth it since I really wanted the kits.
I hope you guys get yours soon if you have been waiting that long.
I really only order from BBTS if I absolutely have to now and if I'm okay with waiting. They have great customer service and prices are normally fair…but most of the time I can find the item elsewhere for faster and sometimes cheaper. But I guess that's just how it is. Lol
Shmoptimus Prime
I ordered way back in February.
Robyn The Dragon
^ I just had to jump in and ask- did you guys preorder with BBTS when the preorders went up a couple months ago? Or was this on the next round?
Shmoptimus Prime
I'm keeping my BBTS order just because I've spent too much money lately so if they're a bit late I don't mind, but if I were really fiending for these I'd be pretty mad at how much later they're getting everything in…
DeadassMango
Honestly, I went with BBTS since it's $10 less. I got slightly annoyed I saw Show.Z, who are based in fricking china, get there kits in stock and people receiving it while everywhere but BBTS gets the kit in stock. Looks like TCP has it in stock from the same price, minus however much it cost for shipping of course. Thanks for the recommendation.
octobotimus
Just buy from TCP at this point. That’s what I ended up doing with BBTS’ insanely late preorders.
DeadassMango
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Shmoptimus Prime
I love them both, but if I had to choose then I'd go with the BMB one because of scale plus the kibble panels being attached to the shoulder pads instead of the upper arms. I really am glad I have both though. After some modding and paint the MPM is actually still a lot of fun, plus he fits in my smaller bags!
Robyn The Dragon
I have both and also have the MPM Upgrade kit for it as well. The BM is much larger than the MP version, so if you have a collection and have other MP's and want to keep it fluid, I would go with the official.
But personally, I prefer the BM version. My understanding is that it's basically the same aside from some paint applications, the electronics, and a few tweaks here and there. Literally the only thing I didn't care about the BM version is that the eyes light up, so they look dark and void when the lights aren't on while the MO had painted eyes and stands out.
If I had to keep one and get rid of the other, I would keep the Black Mamba.
Catalyst1945
Anyone have any commentary on this compared to the Black Mamba KO? Including the upgrade kit, which would you prefer as your definitive Movie Ironhide?
Chrisola
FYI
£34.99 + postage on Kapow sale!
Transformers Movie Masterpiece MPM-06 Ironhide – Kapow Toys
crazee928
yea!!! iirc i tried to apply some future in the past and it didn’t hold it in enough, but i’ll try again this weekend to see if i have any success. if not, maybe i’ll bite on this kit. seeing the guns stowed on his back looks pretty damn good too.
hthrun
I feel the same. I don't mind the shoulders and worry that the kit may restrict them too much. But the forearm panels are awful!!!
DeadassMango
Wait, so is this a legit preorder? I heard some negative things regarding DNA's preorder history. Really looking forward to the upgrade kit.
CobraKai
Especially if you found a discounted one at Ross, but it sucks when a $130 masterpiece figure requires a $30 upgrade just to make it function properly. I got the Studio Series one cuz it enhances the figure not fixed it like the MP one.