Thanks to 2005 Boards member jackisking we can share for your new official images of the upcoming Transformers Masterpiece MP-56 Trailbreaker for your viewing pleasure.
The images come from the new Transformers Generations Book 2022 and we have clear images of a color prototype of Masterpiece Trailbreaker in robot and alt mode showing his poseability, gimmicks, extra parts and a brief transformation sequence. To top it all, we also have a look at the production sketches of this figure.
See the new images after the break and join to the ongoing discussion on the 2005 Boards!
Throway
People think if an item is relatively expensive there is guaranteed perfection. If you wanted absolute perfection (which would necessitate the most cutthroat QC) that would cost a hell of a lot more to cover the loss of the amount of rejected copies. Do we want to be wasteful like that over some flaws? Does some parts having paint mistakes or things not having the appropriate friction make us want to pay much much more to guarantee that?
Memph99Q4Ev
I'm sure if we look hard enough, we can find faults in everything we do. But hey, just like buying a house or car, I'm sure can tackle all issues with some dignity! We're big boys/gals afterall!
This is an ongoing trend nowadays unfortunately. When people go "high" their's an entire movement of those who try to go "low" as hard as they can.
If this Trailbreaker is anything like the past few years of releases, things will be fine! Nothing is perfect, though; that's life.
mx-01 archon
Not what I meant. Tracks doesn't look right unless he's thrusting.
FD3S
IMHO MP-28 still has the best car mode out of all the Hot Rods to date, it's absolutely gorgeous.
PowerlinkComplete
I won\'t be surprised if Hoist is the next one after Trailbreaker
Throway
The Sunstreaker mold can do the thrust pose and the standard A stance perfectly.
mx-01 archon
The thing that bothers me most about the Tracks tooling is its posture. The shoulder and neck line sit so far forward of the hips, it looks unnatural. You're forced to put him in a permanent crotch-thrust pose in an otherwise neutral stance, otherwise he awkwardly leans forward.
When the hallmark of the 'toon accurate MPs is excellent robot mode posture, that absolutely stands out. Both MP Rodimus's also suffer from this.
XXLMagnus
TT is like the Corleoni … all debts settled
Optimus Prime23
So you decide to troll an MP thread?
Optimus Prime23
And some men want to see the world burn…
Sy-Rein
Agreed. I love MP Tracks. Everything about him is gorgeous, imo.
skunkobot
What he said! He’s awkwardly stuck between styles, with his robot mode being influenced by the animated robot mode, but in a way that doesn’t quite land as it has with later figures. His upper body does like to come apart, but once he’s posed up, he does look pretty good. There are parts of his silhouette that match the animation well, but sometimes in ways that feel very superficial. But on top of all that he has the most incredible blue paint – very fitting for the character!
I would kill for a v2, that better achieves the specific proportions of his animated robot mode while still getting in a good flight mode, and accurate car. I think using a fake canopy isn’t a terrible idea, given the shift in proportions between modes. I know it’s not likely from Takara, but I would love to see a third party try and tackle it. I’ve been sketching up ways to do it, but I’m not quite perfectly happy yet…
jru42287
Now you know how it feels in literally every movie news thread ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
mx-01 archon
I updated with a minor quibble about their guns. But you're welcome
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Throway
Thank you Zenyatta
mx-01 archon
Exact same engineering (Roadrage has some different sculpted bits, but that changes none of her actual mechanics), and I've never heard anything about egregious tolerance variances between them all.
One functional difference between those releases, though, is that the toy accurate gun included with Roadrage and Loudpedal doesn't store anywhere in car mode. It can attach to the underside of the car using the flight stand port, but then you can't put it on the stand. So a bit awkward.
Throway
Is roadrage/loudpedal as good as Tracks?
lord ginrai
Lay off my boy Tracks, yo!
Whatever he lacks in articulation, he makes up for in pure style, baby! That sparkly paint finish is just *chef’s kiss* <3
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jackisking
MP-28 isnt horrible, just not as good as he should be. He's a relic of the $60 MP age and pays for it. Horrible goes to Tracks, none of the modern articulation and a one piece waist flap.
lord ginrai
Yeah he desperately needs one.
The only good thing about the current MP Hot Rod is the vehicle mode, which was designed by the same guy that did SS86 Hot Rod.
Just give the MP Hot Rod v2 project to him and we all win.