It's been a while since i last purchased a Transformer from the Masterpiece range, i think the last one i got was Grimlock? Well, Takaratomy has been at work recently and back on track to releasing more new molds for the MP range (really, all the Starscream recolors were getting out of hand).
Picked Lambor (that's the Japanese name, i prefer Sideswipe from the American series) from TFH a few weeks back, it came with a commemorative coin, and an extra set of piledriver hands. Found time to open it up and gotta say, pretty impressed with the transforming aspects of this guy.
The transformation sequence is of course, more complicated than your usual G1 toy, but the way they made everything tuck away and fit in when it goes from car to robot mode is very impressive. Not much die cast parts of course, paint jobs pretty good. Thankfully the Autobot logo is tampo'ed on and not a sticker!
Overall, a pretty amazing feat of engineering! We've come quite a long way from the 5 step transformation process of the original toys. Now bring on Red Alert and Sunstreaker! (Although that will require a new mold).
"Sideswipe is not nearly as much of a sociopath as his brother Sunstreaker, but he is every bit as skillful. He's more into battle for the sport of it. A bit of a jock, Sideswipe most craves a glorious fight to the finish as a test of his mettle.
There is a reckless edge to Sideswipe's tactics. He makes rash decisions that may endanger him, all in the name of possible victory. Cheating is also not out of the question. When everything is on the line, for Sideswipe, nothing is out of the question. However, Sideswipe is not without his humour. It's long accepted that Sideswipe is the resident prankster of the Ark, along with the occasional prank from Jazz."
Awesome ! :) Looks really high quality - can't wait to get mine :)
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