Transformed him both directions, back to truck without instructions. He’s a really nice figure - a good balance between the more old-school MPs and the newer, finicky, panel-y models. Trailbreaker has some of the best articulation of the entire line and holds together very well in both modes. Fun to actually handle and transform, not just look at.

Small visual annoyances: Truck mode gapping between cab and topper, hard to get all the seams to line up horizontally in a straight line (likes to sag a bit around the doors). In bot mode, side view of the chest looks awkward, especially against the basically perfect toon legs.

All around, I like him a lot. Nice addition to the line.

 

The gap between the truck/cab is intentional.

As for the doors. There are two things to check when transforming back.

1. the doors themselves are pivoted on the rivet upwards enough to align correctly.
2. the slider that the door goes in/out on is CLICKED back in all the way. If you open the door slightly you will be able to see if it is or not.

Doing both steps will ensure perfectly aligned doors in truck mode.

#highfive

 

is he any good? Really considering getting him

 

I swore I wasn't gonna get it, but I'm glad I did. Really good articulation, very dynamic, well-painted, nice accessories etc. Glad I didn't wait for the KO (my wallet, less so).

 

He's fantastic! He is THE Trailbreaker!

He's rockin' the dad bod and it makes me like him even more. It just reminds me that the only Autobot made for the war was Optimus Prime. The rest were normal people bots from all walks of life that were forced to fight for their planet.


Trailbreaker exudes happiness but suffers from depression. He's outta shape, slow, and an energon guzzler. He frequently feels like he's a burden to the Autobots. So he resorts to "liquor."

 

I have Mmc version… debating this. Trailbreaker was never a favorite of mine. Elements of 56 I like, some I don’t. Price is nuts.

 

Really appreciate the help! Will give it a look tonight.

 

Apparently, some pieces have the insides of the shoulder cannon chromed. Looks like it makes the two halves too thick to close up cleanly.

【图片】mp56批次区别 还是有厂货了？【变形金刚玩具吧】_百度贴吧

 

Okay, either I'm an idiot or I'm missing a crucial step getting him back into truck mode. I can't get the camper to align with the cab. It's on a slight angle upward as if the arms or guns or something else is preventing it from going that last little bit. Really frustrating aspect of a pretty good figure. Anybody else having this little issue?

Nevermind, got it! Had the small shoulder joints turned around...

 

This figure is just absolutely wonderful. I'm replacing Xtransbots Aegis with it, and while in comparison there's nothing really wrong with that figure, the Masterpiece one just really nails the cartoon aesthetic.

 

I wonder what are the chances of some daiclone repaints getting done from this. It'd probably look pretty good in yellow...

 

I think we'll definitely get the blue, yellow maybe if they are determined to get 3 uses out of Hoist and Trailbreaker each

 

Too much of a good thing.

 

Mine arrived over the weekend!

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Got mine last week and I really dig him. Transformation was pretty neat and not too painful. lol. I did have some difficulty figuring out how to get the head to come out but once I figured it out I was like, "Duh". lol. He looks great with the other MPs. I somewhat regret never upgrading to MP44 from MP 10 but I am not buying one at the current prices now. lol. It surprises me that they have not reissued him. MP 10 got milked to death.

 

Agreed. Hard to understand TT's business decisions sometimes.

But hey, at least we are getting another Skid's recolor, right?

 

Yeah, I am considering one of the KOs but they don't come with the Trailer.

 

From what I read, none of them are good TBH. There are like 10 versions and people have spent more buying those 10 than what a real 44 costs, lol.

You do you, of course. I'd personally wait on a reissue, there is simply no way it does not happen.

 

Yeah, this is the reason I have not bought one of the KO's yet. None of them have stellar reviews, of course, the official can bust a knee on you too.   

 

True. It is not without faults. Luckily, I have not had a single problem with it and it is truly a magnificent set man. So much stuff.

I personally think it was pricey to begin with but that AJP price sure helped. The going rate now makes the $440 MSRP seem like a bargain.