Transformers MP12+ Lambor (Anime Color???)

Discussion in 'Transformers News and Rumors' started by Young Padawan, May 30, 2017.

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  1. Type-R

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    Loving these new shots! This one here really shows how much the new paint job compliments the bot mode. Looks so much sleeker and more unified now.

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    Managed to sell my MP12 last night as well so will only need to find £10 for this one, and got a pre order in at NY. can't wait to get the + to go alongside Sunstreaker!!
     
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    And I believe that his biceps, forearms and thighs are now painted (they are plain plastic in the original release).
     
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    Nice to finally see the car from the rear. The extra black doesn't look out of place at all. Taillights are painted well, too.
     
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    Sam, where do you see a shot of the car's rear? I'm missing it somehow...
     
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    It's on the 360 image.

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    While this is nice, personally I speculate that TT will release a new Sideswipe mold eventually. It would make business sense. Swipe is a money maker, and they'll be raking in our money for a mold that will properly match MP-39.
     
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    Ack.....really tempted to get this as I always rather liked Sideswipe but then I'll need to get Sunstreaker won't I...and that will lead to going back and picking up Wheeljack....oh crap.

    No no on....take hold of yourself...there will be new Dinobot images soon...save your money.
     
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    A new face-sculpt might have pushed me into this, but I honestly don\'t see enough difference to justify the plunge. Honestly between \'Streakers massive chin and the lack of detail here, I might just stick with MP12 and Sunsurge. 

    I do like the uniform paint-job for what it achieves but the original feels like a more premium release.

    If I see it on sale like the anime Red Alert mold, I\'ll probably jump on. 
     
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    I doubt Takara Tomy has plans to release another Sideswipe Mold in the future. It's possible, but it would have to be pretty low on the list following this Re-release

    Maybe Takara is sick of all of their molds getting stolen by Chinese KO companies.
     
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    Most of the molds are outsourced and not produced by the company that molds the parts. The molding company has the CAD file to create the mold. If you cut molds in China, the designs will be sold to whoever else wants them. That is why most companies cut molds in Taiwan and ship them to China. To save time and cost, Hasbro probably cuts the molds in China and accepts that there will be KOs made.

    That is how Wei Jiang makes upsize KOs. They get the original mold file and hit 160%. They still have to pay to cut a new mold, but use lower quality steel or aluminum knowing they don't have to save the molds for as long as Hasbro does.

    Will Takara drop the price now that they will be made cheaper in Vietnam?
     
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    Sigh...Relocation to Vietnam is happening since 2009 for several series, it hasnt stoped them from KOing anything. Even if they relocate them inside the Pendagon, reverse engineering a figure might be a difficult but not an impossible task.

    The actual reason propably is cutting costs and centralising production.

    Will 'insert multibillionare here' give me a couple million dollars? :D 
     
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    Swipe looks great. Thinking the bigger autobot logo is to give the illusion of a smaller chest.
     
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    The blue windows alone have me sold . It's preordered .
     
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    Yup, agree totally. And it works!
     
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    I won\'t rebuy this mold but I gotta say, the 360 views are awesome
     
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    I already have the first run MP , Hasbro Asia Reissue MP, and MP G2. There's no reason for me to get this. Not to mention the Lamborghini symbols and text are now missing. It's great for anyone new to the mold however.
     
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