Transformers Masterpiece MP-53 Skids

Discussion in 'Transformers News and Rumors' started by PoweredConvoy, Dec 31, 2020.

  1. WolverineDragon

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    Just got the Pulse email on Skids. He is up for pre order til May 10th. I hope everyone who wants him enjoy their new MP! Have fun!:) 
     
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    I was also trying to figure out why Reboost doesn't seem to have a second set of rectangular headlights on his lower bumper, but looking at images of the City R it appears they were also different in that way...amazing attention to detail!

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    I am getting both MP-53 and MP-54 for 8000 Yen each
     
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  4. Powerglide1991

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    I'm confused why these guys are £75 yet previous masterpiece figures like Sunstreaker and Hound were over £100...

    Like, i kinda understand bigger figures like Screamer and Prime being more expensive, but if Skids and Reboost can be £75, why not the other smaller bots and cons?!
     
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    Because these have the simplicity, engineering and parts count of the old MPs like MP12, hence they are similarly priced accounting for inflation over a decade. Sunstreaker, Hound, etc have waaaay more engineering, parts, accessories than these.
     
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    But...why though?

    Make them simple or complex, don't mix the 2 when it isn't needed.
     
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    Well they needed to have an accurate alt-mode for Honda, and you can't really do that with the smooth toon look based on Skid's design. Plus there's a chance they're testing to see if people would be fine with this type of cheaper more simple MP for stuff like Raiden and Combiners.
     
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    Since the MP vehicle modes have all maintained real-world accuracy (with robot mode receiving the “smooth toon look”), even Optimus (the only unlicensed vehicle mode), the need to have an accurate alt mode likely had little if any influence on the decision to go with a “hybrid” design.
     
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    If you haven’t read the Figure King interview with Skids’ designer, I’d recommend it as something that could help answer your questions. You can read a translation of it posted by @oblivion01 here.
     
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    Then that's your call. But that's not what TakaraTomy have decided. Or are at least floating a trial balloon for.

    They're rapidly running out of A-list characters to sell for premium money, without going back and doing everybody again. They're testing the market, to see how accepting it is of MP-12-era figures again, where there may be the opportunity to sell lesser-known characters at cheaper prices. Not a bad place to start with one of the D-list-iest of all onscreen Autobots, especially when they can market the toy to coincide with the car's 40th anniversary.
     
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    Still think a lot of this is Honda. This is the first time a car licensor has took the initiative to promote a MP. If it's true that their pretty controlling of the license, I could see them demanding a cheaper release as well as a simplified transformation. The more simple it is the less likely of production f'ups and breakages due to user error. Which makes sense, since Honda has been pretty public about trying their name to this project.
     
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    This definitely makes me thing he should have had yellow eyes. The blue just all blends together while the yellow would have popped.
     
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    I believe this to be true. Similar thing with Sunstreaker having the option to convert to a LP500 Contach because of Lamborghini.
     
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    Maybe he’s not posed correctly.
     
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    heh, when he’s in cool poses the small arms are less of an issue, but it’s really glaring in the straight-on vanilla pose.
     
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    Honda won't even allow taxis out of their products! That's how protective they are.
     
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    Agreed. He's a Hasui-era release in terms of aesthetics and articulation. I would have very much preferred it if Skids would have matched the current cartoon releases. But, seeing his limited screentime, and that I'd rather have one than none, I'm happy with getting him nevertheless. He'll get a spot next to the plus versions of the Hasui-era releases, such as Sideswipe, Red Alert, Prowl, Bluestreak, Smokescreen. He'll fit in fine there, and won't look misplaced.
     
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