Boom.

Case closed.

 

Yeah, given that price I would say it\'s time for FT to fire up a reissue of this guy stat and get it out in 3 months.  I think they\'d find they have a significant market..  

 

Where’s the gd AJP PO’s?

 

Actually, the price will take one big dive down to zero once the line is cancelled due to poor sales.

Like I said, people have been running away from price hikes and don't even realize it. What will they do when the car after Hound is 18000 yen on discount?

 

I'm not! I'm making a point. And yes like you say it is a vicious circle. Cant win really.

I'll be waiting to see how much he is on TFS-Express as I have a money off voucher. However if he's much above the £100 mark, I'll have to leave it.

Also, as others have mentioned, would be nice to see his alt mode before putting any money down.

 

That would only be a valid argument if a Porshe used to be the same price as a Honda.

 

I wonder if I can drive him.

 

Remember the day when part of the argument of "Official" MP's over unlicensed 3P's MP was that Official was cheaper?

Ha ha ha… that day be gone!

 

And still no pics of alt mode, this has to be a record. Something must be very wrong with it.

 

So, that accessories list:

1x Hound TF - easy enough  

1x Laser Scope - is this his shoulder-mounted gun? Does that mean that it's removeable? A neat feature, but I imagine engineering is at a point where it doesn't need to be removed for transformation. Or is this referring to his hand pistol?

1x Jerry Cans
1x Spare Tire set

I imagine the jerry can and spare tyre can be removed for the sake of robot mode, where they could end up visible on his feet? Or perhaps that part of his jeep back folds away, hard to tell exactly:






In any case, the jerry can frequently wasn't drawn, so it makes sense to have that as optional. Plus it's kinda cool since these two parts of the jeep would be removable anyway.




1x Spike figure
1x Hologram figure

I'm hoping both of these figures are scaled up, so that they look good and realistic sitting inside Hound. I'm prepared to be disappointed, with another redo of MP-44/45's Spike, but I'd be so up for a moulded-sitting Spike. Make him bigger and articulated would be cool too.






1x Hologram effect

Which effect piece will they use? I'm hoping for something cool like this:



But I realise that would be difficult to make.

Maybe something like this:



Or this:







(pretty sure the last one is just a light, or could Hound make holograms with any part of his body?!)

1x Hologram gun

I'm assuming this is his hand-held pistol.




1x Hood parts

As has been guessed, I imagine this is a swappable winch (between chrome and white).


1x Key of Cage




1x Replacement face (Smile)




1x Replacement face (Scream)




1x Side Mirror (Spare runner 1 set)

chromed?

I thought the side mirrors were pinned in, maybe they've changed that?




Of course certain 'hologram accessories' will require multiple purchases:





I do love those realistic car-mode details, too




I imagine the hood can be opened up like Sunstreaker's, too.


Hound was one of my favourite carbots. The fact that he's gonna be at the level of Sunstreaker is amazing. In fact, he looks even better than Sunstreaker, the only kibble he has is his steering wheel! He has virtually no backpack. He's pretty much flawless.





Spike discovering the world of Transformers with Hound is one of my favourite scenes of the show. Especially when they go out for a drive. Please enjoy these gifs:



(opening door, too, MP-47?)

 

I've only had an account here for just over 3 years and I'm tired of this. I don't know how the forum veterans survive but I guess I'm just too sensitive for the things I love.

 

Ya know... there was a 'safe space' thread for the MP Bumblebee V2.
Maybe a 'safe space' thread can be made for Hound.

 

It's really simple. If TT really can charge whatever they want,.they would've increased the price without increasing articulation or accessories. Heck, they couldve even copied 3P to save R&D altogether. Why even borher to invest in designers.

 

Well, there are very few of us left that haven't become mods fwiw

 

Sorry for being crude, but for $160 they can get bent. Forever.

For those that find value in that price, enjoy. You finally get an official MP Hound!!

And thank you @TTemploy I appreciate the info you've been giving, we're ready for any additional info you may have about upcoming figs  

 

Shit.
You just blew my mind.

Seriously, that's some chicken-or-the-egg riddle shit

 

There should be no need for safe space threads. People just need to be more respectful of others.  

 

Is this the Transformers fans version of “Do you even lift, bro?”.  

 

Maybe ten years ago, but now a lot of people can't seperate one from the other.

 

It's more like a study room where people can focus on the subject without all the noise.