Thanks to Planet Iacon Facebook group we have our first look at the Takara Tomy Masterpiece MPM-05 Barricade Box.
The box is pretty similar to the Hasbro version we had seen before, with some minor differences. In the front, Barricade’s name is written in Japanese. Instead of the 4-language “Movie Series” logo in the upper right, there’s only a single text. The back of the box has got some slightly re-arrangement of the panels showing the gimmicks, and more Japanese text of course. The images shown are the same as the ones in Hasbro’s box, but we still have no information on any real differences with the colors of the Hasbro mold.
This could be an indication that MPM Barrricade will be out anytime soon for the Japanese market and for fans who pre-ordered this version.
You can check out the mirrored images after the jump and then sound off at the 2005 Boards!
Megatron118
It is worth it and holds up as a standalone figure. It’s awesome
meisterman
With a rumoured upcoming rerelease in the Buzzworthy Bumblebee line to pair up with the MPM 77 Bumblebee also rumoured for this year, I’m sure you’ll be able to find one for a good price with little hassle. It’s a great figure, so I’d definitely give it a shot.
9999eachhit
I really enjoy it. As far as movie barricades go, its undisputibly number one. If you can get it for a good price all these years later, and happen to be a fan of the design, I say its worth it.
BWfan86
After being out for a few years, wondering how people think this figure holds up as a standalone toy. Worth a purchase?
f-primusunicron
thanks, that works for me
Music
Barricade is 17 cm from the top of his crest. Measuring my Bumblebee, he's exactly the same height, even with his legs straightened out. Bumblebee's legs are much longer so it give an illusion that Bee is taller. Barricade is definitely taller if you include his shoulder pieces.
f-primusunicron
-_- what i meant is that i had to clear the browser's cache becasue i wasnt receiving notification on some threads i was subscribed to
anyway
the reason im asking is because i know bumblebee mpm on every photo he appears to be slightly taller even is one includes the "spikes" on barricade's head and i dont remember where i read that bumblebee was 18cms tall, so im guessing barricade should be in between 16 to 17.5 but i want a precise meassure XD
"going to leave this pinned to the browser in case i dont receive a notification of a response"
meisterman
very good, thanks
artimus prime
I will. Not with Bad Cop at the moment.
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eltonlin98
artimus prime is a good sport, he'll understand if you did not catch/cache his message the first time around
f-primusunicron
tell me one thing, is mpm barricade 16 cms tall? to the top of the head?
artimus prime
No prob
f-primusunicron
sorry for not responding, lol is not that i forgot about this thread, i simply didnt receive a notificiation AT ALL(had to clear cache -_-) anyway dude thanks
Balzari
It's been mentioned that the actual figures of Takara Barricade and Hasbro Barricade are identical but I have spotted 2 very minor differences.
1: The windows on the TT are slightly smokey/tinted whereas the Hasbro is totally clear.
2: The screws on the TT are black as opposed to silver screws on the Hasbro.
Hexatron
The first one is definitely official.
AndreyOfDoom
Maybe your first one was a KO? Is police painted on the same part in the back of the car on both?
The ko had different tolerances shoulders being the worst as they sag.
Hexatron
I honestly thought they might have changed something but it's just appears that tolerances can vary.
Megatron118
Eh it’s alright, if it’s identical no need. I thought they physically remolded parts
gbm
Mine do too.
Got mine when it first came out.
BIOMEC
Thanks!