TakaraTomy Transformers MP-25 Masterpiece Tracks Video Review

[@anthonyrichards1454]

I love the new 'zoom in' feature in the video.

[@nameless7838]

i know several have already said it, but DAMN that new camera makes the image CRYSTAL CLEAR! Even when you zoom in it's still amazing! Wow!!

[@deanvicaire891]

+optibotimus really deserves more views

[@QuantumSurge64]

Wasn't expecting Tracks to be released soon, but it's nice to have him, especially when he turns into one of my favorite cars. Nice special effects this video has.

[@dol_mel7487]

Yeah but he was delayed remenber?

[@Antoniodaboss98]

this channel shows me all the hundreds of dollars I wasted on expensive transformers as a kid... I still have the parts for some of them...

[@leviblanchard545]

Anthony Duong I feel you I destroyed some cool figures as a kid too

[@muisverriet]

That zoom in feature is very helpful. Good review.

[@BlackHoleAtron]

I know the scale is way off, but watching this video my inner voice starts whispering, "Alternators tracks is still better." Great video with very nicely presented objective opinions. Great job!

[@MarKreationsStudios]

Love your zoom in detail technique

[@optibotimus]

+MarKreations Studios Glad people seem to be liking that. It's a new feature i'm able to incorporate with the new computer

[@MarKreationsStudios]

+optibotimus Yeah it makes me more and more envious lol

[@OptimusPhillip]

+optibotimus It's gonna take some getting used to for me, but nothing against the effect itself.

[@ClunkerSlim]

+optibotimus damn. Still an audio drop at the beginning. I hope this isn't edited on the new computer.

[@optibotimus]

***** No, it's from Pinnacle Studio 17 (the editing software i use) not being stable with Windows 10. The company told me that specifically. I upgraded to Pinnacle 19 but that has a whole separate problem itself with rendering. I'm working on it

[@darthdevious]

I am so glad my favorite Autobot got some MP love. :)

[@unsaltedsalt8208]

Who's your favourite transformer?

[@darthdevious]

+Gamestyle2004 Starscream will always be my number one favorite.

[@unsaltedsalt8208]

darthdevious cool mine will always be jazz

[@Mister_non]

I am absolutely stoked about this one as he's one of my favorites. I got him in the mail today and love it...

[@inflewence]

Not sure if you figured it out yet but the mirrors go all the way in. If you unfold the door to get leverage and push the mirror in by the post. It's hard but once it goes in, mine didn't come lose anymore like in the beginning.

[@optibotimus]

+inflewence Thanks for the tip. I didn't bother trying to do that and i probably won't even still. It doesn't really hurt the look imo. Especially since he's always in bot mode for me

[@inflewence]

+optibotimus I agree! No problem.

[@TheLazyEyebrow]

It's ok, a lot of people said that's the scale they were referring to. Nice review anyhow, I look forward to picking the guy up

[@gatchaponkei]

+The Lazy Eyebrow Reviewer someguy on youtube said

[@TheLazyEyebrow]

just some random person

[@Timothan]

haha

[@EthanBurton]

Yo I like your videos

[@leviblanchard545]

LAZY HI!

[@nujevad28]

I wish his card depicted the static standing pose drawing which the earlier MPs did rather than an action shot. Also, I miss the toy history gallery in the instructions which depicted the other versions of the character.

[@spurfan76]

Love you're vids man! Keep em coming!

[@bradmullaerialphotography]

Saved the day once again, I was going to leave in flight mode on his stand but I really like his bot mode. I don't have any issues with it and his another key member of the mp autobot team

[@Magikknight76]

Fantastic review Paul!!! Thank you so much for showing the positives and negatives and explaining each in depth. I've heard a lot of people complain about him but not really say why. I was very much on the fence with Tracks but now despite the negatives I think I'll pick him up. As always thanks for your hard work and keep it up.

[@smerdp]

Thanks as always with the transformation couldn't have done it without your video 👍

[@ragemalachi]

I think the reason they are doing the side-view mirrors as separate pieces to make them optional. the mirrors on the figures stick off in robot mode where the animation models didn't have them. rather then have them fold away, which at that size would be easily breakable, they give you the option to choose whether or not to have them attached. maybe not the best route, but a decent one. I've glued mine into place, because I don't mind them sticking out in robot mode.

[@xeonmike]

I think i've seen pictures where the gun is tab on the side like an L shape and blaster can just sit right at the center instead of tabbing at neither side. Nice zooming technique there, makes it much easier to see! Keep up the good reviews!

[@TransformedGamer]

I thought Optibotimus was a car guy? I own a '78 Corvette and the scale is spot on with my cousin's Beetle and any cab over Big Rig... Trucks are HUGE, and Vettes are low! Plus I know that Lamborghinis are super wide, I would imagine the Countach has a roof about where the C3 is... I say the Japanese know what they are doing and want a realism to the vehicles. Great review, man!

[@TheDarkMagic000]

The new zoom is cool!

[@pope182]

nicely done,Optibotimus! I enjoy your videos.

[@zootycoonish]

woah , digging the zoom circle

[@Nicks-Toy-Pics]

1080p/60fps video quality, and this super cool and CLEAR zoom feature? Stop spoiling us Paul!

[@toyhoarder4895]

I so agree with this review. Great no bullshit review. Good job!

[@bumblebee8400]

He's a chevy..... . xD

[@optibotimus]

+bumblebee8400 Chevrolet is Chevy...

[@MrTanglefooty]

+optibotimus I think he was referring to the audio cut at 0:40

[@cadsux]

+optibotimus At 0:45, the audio cuts off, so all we hear is "Chevy...." and not "Chevrolet Corvette Stingray C3".

[@bumblebee8400]

Yeah i was referring to the audio cut

[@optibotimus]

Ahhh have okay. Yeah that was something I hoped would be fixed with the new computer I got. I think it is a compatibility problem with my editing software and Windows 10

[@glendon1977]

Hi Optibotimus, great reviews! can I ask do you know if there is a Jazz masterpiece on its way soon? seems like a really obvious character that should've been done by now. Thanks

[@Matw1606]

Tamara tomy, make mp blaster and freaking mp jazz, also who's excited for mp sunstreaker

[@Trikeboy2]

If you want the wing mirrors permanently attached, a dab of super glue on the end of the tab and insert it into the slot. Problem solved.

[@ReinaHW]

Mine was dispatched earlier today, should arrive either tomorrow or early next week. Hope he's worth the money, he looks great. Raoul was in two episodes - Make Tracks and Auto Bop, both season 2.

[@optibotimus]

+Reina Watt I forgot all about Auto Bop, which i shouldn't have cause it's why this set comes with Blaster LOL

[@ReinaHW]

Maybe Chip will be included with a future Masterpiece Ratchet or maybe even a future Masterpiece Sunstreaker, who is frankly long over due now

[@monkeybubbles5801]

+Reina Watt its funny what you say as chip is included with sunsurge from badcube,a 3rd party masterpiece sunstreaker which is due for release very soon.☺

[@grotezakhooi]

loved the G1 model but this set is absolute amazing ,cool details and the mini Blaster is cool :)

[@andreycortes1854]

I guess The Lazy Eye Brow Reviewer brought his point across!!!:)

[@optibotimus]

+Andrey Cortes That was him! I saw his rant video and thought it was an interesting point of view.

[@andreycortes1854]

+optibotimus the thing it that I watched his video minutes before watching yours, great review btw, will you be getting the mp-28 hot rod??

[@bradmullaerialphotography]

Paul, Paul this is your producer speaking, his got more under car kibble because of his flight mode, the other cars don't have that lol. And man that zoom feature is workin well

[@optibotimus]

+Brad Mull LMAO sorry sir :P

[@fredxu99]

It is to be noted that the head designer of Takara's masterpiece figures was changed during the release of Ultra Magnus. The new lead was actually the lead designer of the original MP-01 and MP-03 Starscream mold (both of which had many flaws and problems). Not to say that they aren't doing a good job with these new figures, but the flaws in design are starting to show in the figures once again.

[@optibotimus]

+Frederick X. I'm not that quick to jump on that band wagon. These are far more evolved figures and designs than what MP-01-03 were and i'm sure in the many years since the release of those figures, they've improved the process of designing and engineering them. It's a far bigger enterprise now than what it was back then too.

[@TFIta369]

MP Ironhide and MP Hot Rod also look a little off to me as well. Let's hope for the best with MP Optimus Primal!

[@omnicollector7]

I can't wait till this guy comes out.

[@moonblad]

I got mine and I was really disappointed that the head tends to fall back, and by following your instructions in the video, it does let the head stay still by pulling the head up until I hear a click. However, I am still not convinced that by clicking it is the correct instruction... because, by pulling the head all the way up makes me think that the neck session in not perfectly flush.. or even. What's your opinion about this issue?

[@Tomer1985]

Good review. I seriously consider to buy this figure and I have a few question: 1) is the parts are strong enough? When you transform him it look like you need to pull a lot of power to move the parts that transform, and make a lot of a circuits that in the . video it look like is going to broke. (I have masterpiece Prowl and when I transformed him I was so afraid that is going to broke every second ) 2) I saw that compare him to sideswipe. Is he in height as Prowl as well? (how much inchs) 3) How did you bought him now? According to transformers wiki (and BBTS) Tracks will be available to buy only in November 7 (I glad that you do a review now)

[@AlphaDawgg13]

You can pose him on the stand in robo mode, like give him a jumping punch sorta thing. Its nice

[@39Hundred]

Just got him a month ago. I like him but I think he should’ve come with more accessories like a blast effect for his gun and black “black beam” blast effects for the cannons above his head. Other than that, he’s a good figure. Not great, not bad. Just good.

[@MightMouse74]

Great review as always dude! kool looking figure 4sure! :)

[@juanspeko]

Optibotimus you mentioned in the review that you're unable to bank Tracks in flight mode? Well you can, all you have to do is turn the car at an angle where he connects to the stand and then raise or lower the armature. It's that simple.

[@optibotimus]

+Ridzuan Md Nazir Yeah if you connect him to the stand sideways lol

[@TheInfinityLion]

@@optibotimus haaaaahahaha. Baaaaaaank

[@CONMAR-ql2ws]

It comes with the same accessories as Tracks but comes with a repaint of Blastor making him Twincast

[@JohnGarzaGeeWizTV]

I'm just curious, did you figure out how to rotate the arm on the stand so that you could pose the car sideways like you mentioned in the video? I just twisted the arm on the base to where it was sideways, then I was able to lean it back with the tip tilted forward and was able to pose it on a great sideways lean. It looks great that way:)

[@JohnGarzaGeeWizTV]

+John Garza Or leaving the stand and the arm lined up, and twisting the car:) All about preference, but it looks amazing when displayed with that lean:) I've got mine attacking Exhaust with his roof missile rack aiming back, really makes for a nice pair.

[@Stuey1982]

Just got this figure for my collection and I would agree with all of your points you have made. Vehicle mode is great but the robot mode is a little lacking. Still needed to add it to my Masterpiece Collection.

[@RKStrikerJK5]

I gotta agree with you. I'm looking forward to him, but he _is_ flawed. Very nice, detailed review on him and all his accessories.

[@danielhirst5353]

That hood though... It shouldn't, but it bugs me that it doesn't open like a real Corvette does. Anyway, nice review! Definitely lookin forward to this guy.

[@matthewklim2387]

tinted windows would have made it near perfect

[@wiletheridge88]

I like the zoom in lol

[@baxterstockman2191]

wait yours came with mirrors?...... I just got mine just a second ago and it didn't come with mirrors

[@khangmai5753]

So many reviewers state that Tracks can't bank in flight mode, but all you have to do is twist the entire arm on the stand.

[@whiplashjeep5379]

For three seconds (0:43-0:45) the mic cut out

[@Stephon302]

Hey Paul, I just wanted to inform you that you can protect rubber on toys/figures using a cheap maintenance product called Gummi Pflege Stift. It will stop the rubber from cracking so you can enjoy the aesthetic of rubber tires instead of plastic! I hope you check it out and possibly inform other toy collectors!

[@HoshijiroTS336]

Got mine from Kapal toys, well their Ebay shop to be more accurate. I think he's amazing, even with the hollow backpack and the wings. I angle mine almost horizontal, with a slight upward tilt and back a little. Like they are in the cartoon.

[@chuckdawg1999]

Ok. Is it me or are the missiles in flight mode in the wrong position compared to the G1 toy and cartoon?

[@optibotimus]

+Charles A Emanuele They can be positioned how you see fit mostly

[@seanoshirak]

little vasoline will make your rubber tires stay hydrated. when you get em and once a year or so

[@charlesbest5869]

I got a question for you how do you transfrom tracks in to a corvette

[@mastacat2206]

how do i transform him back to the car I'm oddly confused

[@blairtimusprime8770]

Very impressive looking Tracks 👍 but I have to say I love him in his car mode better than the robot mode. I hate how the backpack looks unfinished. Or though the rest of him looks awesome

[@DRAPlON]

Looove Tracks!

[@Bart0408]

Realy looks like a great figure.

[@SonicBoom12345]

Just a little thing (apart the obvious).... Blaster doesn't fit in his hands... Or am I doing something wrong?

[@nemesisbloodryche22]

"All in all I think that that's really cool, I think that they did a good job with it. It's-it's ugly" -Optibotimus 2015

[@optibotimus]

+Nemesis Prime They did a good job with it...but it is ugly lol always was always will be. But they still did a good job replicating the ugly lol

[@nemesisbloodryche22]

***** fair enough. It's just that out of context. It's a little odd.

[@BetamaxBabe]

Totally agree with the review. Don't get me wrong -- I like him, especially in vehicle mode. He's just too hollow and flimsy for the Masterpiece line. Let's hope Ironhide, Ratchet, and future MP figures are more solidly built.

[@JonCombo]

24:30 Well, they would be fitting with his character.

[@onetrackmind3558]

I want this so much.

[@patrickbthfc]

Hey Optibotimus are you getting MP 28 Hot Rod(imus)? I have him pre-ordered, hopefully he doesn't have MP 9s problems 😃

[@optibotimus]

+UltimateGalvatron PatrickB Yup!

[@unicron99999]

Wow what a nice high quality video! Too bad Tracks didnt turn out a 10 but he does overall look pretty nice. I used to love the flying car mode as a kid. Flew it around all over the place and it wasn't much cheesier than the M.A.S.K toys.

[@aaronmauer7225]

I glued the mirrors in place

[@MarKreationsStudios]

AMAZING!!!

[@ramonmercedes8593]

nice can't wait for iron hide and shockwave. ps good review.

[@fotoservid]

love this figure

[@destroyah_5153]

I thought the box was big for a sec, then your hands when into frame lol

[@CarlosHernandez-bg7hs]

How did you get this figure so early?

[@StathIsOptimus]

How you got it so early? And can u use the stand for his robot mode? Cause u didn't mention something.

[@dol_mel7487]

Hes started shipping thats how...

[@monojit12345678910]

The KO is perfect!!

[@leepicciotto]

Batman the ko blows the takara version away. I had both and dumped the takara. It's sad.

[@Matw1606]

Batman what's the KO version, I'm sorry if it's obvious but seriously

[@leviblanchard545]

Yeah originally I was gonna get the KO BUT I went with official instead because it will likely last me longer

[@prozone435]

hey optibotimus if you dont like the sideview mirrors popping out just super glue them in

[@famyemil]

+Justen Pratt I think nail polish is a better way to go.

[@karate-rye9964]

Are you getting the "Road rage" repaint?

[@optibotimus]

Nah no clue who that is lol don't need her in my collection

[@dol_mel7487]

Its an g1 e-hobbey exclusive figure/character based off the diaclone tracks mold

[@taylanaplar5036]

Do you know when the Ironhide is coming out?

[@UltimateXreviewr]

great review Paul ★★★★★for this video

[@omegasprimusx5938]

hmmmmmm nice review of my self. thank you very much optibotimus. inded nice one.😎😕😂

[@Magmafrost13]

The whole rubber tire thing is very interesting to me. You say the ones you've had have cracked, and I don't doubt you, but I find it interesting that Lego's tires don't tend to crack (the really old ones do, but their quality has improved since then, and they use a completely different rubber). the same is true of pearled plastic. Hasbro and Takara have a really bad record with it, but pearled lego pieces are perfectly fine. So clearly, its possible to do these things right, so why can't Hasbro and Takara do it right?

[@frankdigironimo5299]

You are my favorite transformers reviewer optibotimus. And i was wondering where do you put your revenge of the fallen leader class jetfire?

[@johnrhogan2908]

A great MP figure to add to one's collection, but is not perfect in its design. Makes sense to me.

[@BetamaxBabe]

+John Rhogan Indeed. In some ways, the original Tracks was better made.

[@CubamusPrime]

WOW I can't believe this rush job...No wonder its going for $25 on Ebay..Sheesh...

[@youknowwhothisizzzz9476]

+Cubamus Prime Those are knock offs

[@CubamusPrime]

***** Actually it is real pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=151864860417&alt=web

[@ADAPPJ28]

+Cubamus Prime Its $50 not $25

[@CubamusPrime]

+ADAPPJ28 well I seen $25+$25 shipping

[@ADAPPJ28]

+Cubamus Prime Right,that equals $50 lol

[@JacobvsRex]

alt mode looks great, bot mode looks good but man it's loose and hollow, usually I don't complain about that but he's pretty bad in that area

[@edoggz20111]

That backpack needs too be lower. I hope a add-on or a replacement comes out to modify and lower that backpack.

[@wheeljack5902]

i thought the masterpice lines already ends.

[@eviljbrian]

Well. I just learned that Sideshow Collectables is taking preorders on a Stan Lee figure.

[@unsaltedsalt8208]

LMAO

[@moonblad]

One more, I really agree that this is the weakest one of the masterpiece line, and I really think they could have done things better on the knees (looks angled!), shoulder, backpack, ankle joints (looks hollow), clearance issue on the waist (front windshield)... The only thing I like about this figure is the revealing mechanism of the hands, as you've just pointed out :-) .... and lastly, rubber tires would have been nice... really..

[@liiliiliiliil]

i think they are reserving CHIP for the release of MP hound

[@TFIta369]

Chip shpuld have come out with Prowl! :)

[@famyemil]

I noticed that Tracks is made in Vietnam.

[@rongolshtein1858]

nice, informative review. Personally I would have liked a side-by-side comparison with CHUG Tracks and Alternators/Binaltech Tracks, but that's not to say I didn't enjoy your video :)

[@optibotimus]

+Ron Golshtein I have the Classics version but not the Alternators one. I typically don't do comparison such as that though because they're not in the same line and not necessarily meant to scale with those figures. Thanks for watching though!

[@ClunkerSlim]

I think Rhoul was in two episodes. Right?

[@optibotimus]

+ClunkerSlim Actually you're right. Raoul was in two episodes....the one that featured Blaster in it

[@ClunkerSlim]

***** Yay me! Luckily those are the episodes I watched right before Netflix dumped G1.

[@marvinonstage]

the height of Raul is way off. The c3 corvette height is a little under 48" high and Raul is the same height as the car's roof making him 4 foot tall. I figure he was at least average height of 5'8" to 5'10". Math isn't my thing but I figure that the figure should be about 1/4" taller, which is way off of the other figures. Btw: Art Feather did a nice chip figure even though it's not a official release.

[@davidb9706]

i read somewhere they are coming out with a black tracks?!? wtf that sounds amazeballs! :) btw i checked out that hova jazz....kinda looks cartoony...prefer the real car looking alt modes myself............

[@RamByte-rh2mq]

love tranfomation

[@invektra]

Man, I'm surprised that no one's bitching about the hood opening the wrong way.

[@optibotimus]

+Spitfire599 It opens the way it did in the cartoon...so i don't know why someone would bitch too much about it

[@invektra]

+optibotimus Ah, sorry about that. On the real car however, the hood opens the other way. I guess that was Hasbro's idea for avoiding copyright issues in the '80s.

[@johnward3498]

Just remember that this is the original designer who gave us mp09 so you can understand why the designs are not as good.that said I should get this next week

[@optibotimus]

+John Ward Well then i'm actually impressed. Since MP-09 was a rush job and this one wasn't...he's fairly talented. But it definitely has some flaws still. But they all do really

[@johnward3498]

Im just sceptical on how ppl have complained about some of the old designers work as ppl have complained about ironhides face hot rod version 2 back pack cibble maybe we will find something wrong with shockwave I don't know but either way I guess nothing we buy will ever be perfect

[@cubesolver64]

I thought Raule was in 2 episodes with Tracks.

[@mro-aviation]

kibble, of course, it's a Chevy after all... you should know that's how all Chevy are. I want this. do you know of Hasbro will come out with it?