
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.
World Prime
Yeah me too! My heavy iron guns were completely intact after being shipped in an envelope from Taiwan. I am also pleased with the material.
Megatron118
Yes unfortunately the way it was molded, it forces the configuration to remain like that. It’s possible I’m doing something wrong, but I’m pretty certain I’m not. Maybe the designer didn’t consider that. And yes I will probably paint it eventually! I’m really impressed with the material too. I thought it’d be that usual brittle 3D material but this seems quite durable
World Prime
Oh wow you have to unplug the shoulders? That doesn't seem necessary. Is the placement that it forces him into at least movie-accurate? And I would definitely suggest painting it. Just give it a quick spray of black and you'll never notice it again. Glad you're relatively happy though!
I think if you re-did the forearms (including the hands, which don't open all the way) you'd fix most of the problems with this figure. The shoulder issue can be fixed to a satisfying degree with future, at least on mine.
hthrun
I'm hoping Black Mabma or someone else can fix it…
Unicron the Chaos Bringer
Pretty sure there's no way to upgrade the panel-y arms and shoulders other than if they would make a new figure entirely. As much as I would like for an upgrade kit, there's no way that it's gonna solve all those problems. There's also that inaccurate wheel placement, which is more accurate on the ss. But this is more of a display piece, so if you pose it and tuck the panels away, you won't see em
Megatron118
@World Prime I got the Ironhide piece today. Overall, I’m relatively satisfied with it. It holds the chest in place well enough, though the way the designer molded the piece gives Ironhide a chest orientation that unplugs the bottom from those clips. Also, the arm ratchets are tight enough that the pieces still move slightly, but obviously no where near what it was beforehand. I may get around to painting it, I may not. It’s actually not that visible in most cases.
I still want a third party to make a dedicated add on kit to tackle this issue better than this 3D piece, and maybe even address the forearm panels and the horrible panels on the back of the arms. But this piece does what it’s designed to do, which is hold the chest together when posing better than without it. Enjoy. Also if anyone wants more pics, just ask
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T69xRiPx
Leaked version isnt a ko nor an improvement, iitsjust cheaper than the rretail version, on quality i think its a mixed, just luck having a no problem figure
NemesisJazz
The SS has left me a bit dissatisfied due to the amount of paint work that is needed to achieve the movie look…what is the factory leaked version from tfdirect? Is it a ko? And is it at least an improved version?
Transvin
I love them together very much! Now looking out for jazz and hopefully next year Ratchet!
World Prime
Sprayed my new Heavy Iron guns black! Just gotta add some silver detailing to them and they will be complete. Also, I sprayed the back mount pegs by accident and now they can't mount on his back haha gotta sand them down now! What an idiot I am… Once these are done I'm gonna really wish I hadn't sold my berserker and crowbar. I just want them again for the mexican standoff scene then I want to sell them again but it's not worth it
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Megatron118
He shipped my chest locking piece out today, so hopefully I’ll get it soon! Guns look good, show more pics when you paint them up
World Prime
Got em! So badass and I actually prefer them to the cannons. Plus the back mount makes it so much more fun to have display options! I might drill small holes into his default cannons so they can store too. I am happy to say that if you give capcomkai your money he WILL deliver!
Came as three 3D printed pieces plus the metal rods for the back mount. They came in white but I plan to spray them metallic black and add silver highlights with maybe a little gold:
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You have to transform the back differently to get the mount on. It's not hard to figure out:
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Here he is with them back mounted. I think I might display him like this since shelf space is tight. However he looks totally badass with them in his hands too! I really wish he had come with these in the first place. I think they learned their lesson with accessories though, since MPM Megatron and Jazz are coming with a lot more than the others have. If you have had a good experience with your Ironhide and want that extra badassery then I highly recommend these! He's also selling shoulder and arm tab stabilizers. The only reason I didn't get them is cause the shipping would have increased dramatically to have them all in one box. Enjoy and tell me what you think! I'll be posting more pics once I've painted them.
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f-primusunicron
lol, i forgot about those
artimus prime
The guns Ironhide used in DOTM and a brace for the hood halves. Both designed by Tim(?) and sold by Capcomkai.
f-primusunicron
wait, 3d parts for what exactly?
Megatron118
Alright then I should be getting mine soon. Capcom told me it’d be here soon. And yes I gotta spray paint it too. Let me know how the build quality is when you receive it. Should be reasonably strong
World Prime
Ugh so the package arrived on wednesday, but the mail person didn't deliver it and instead left a slip. I went TWICE to the post office to try and get it and TWICE they told me it hadn't arrived off the undelivered mail truck yet. Yesterday I was busy so I have to pick them up tomorrow. I'll of course post pics right away, although they come in a generic white plastic so I'll be spraying them silver and black ASAP.
Megatron118
Did you get your 3D printed part yet? I haven’t received mine, but I think it’s because of CNY
World Prime
I disagree. Compromises are for mainline figures. This is the MPM line, intended for collectors and meant to be the most screen accurate versions of the characters. We've already had over ten years of compromised Ironhides for things like playability and gimmicks, so choose one of those if you want something that can be handled more. I want ONE damn figure who actually looks like the movie as much as possible. I'm not saying this figure is perfect, but when it comes to looking like the movie, they did a really great job. Not to mention that if it weren't for the QC issues, this one WOULD be very playable too! As it stands it's really just the arms that keep him from being the best Ironhide figure ever in every way.
SRVFan1984
Nope. I had my TT version two weeks ago and it was flawless and rock solid. I know i'm lucky though