just got mine yesterday.
I have all the MP moulds up to this point in one shape or form (optimus, grimlock, new and old starscream mould, rodimus, megatron, etc...)
I have to say that as much as I like lambor, this MP is VERY LAME! It's so small that it's funny that they can even call it an MP item. I don't have the G1 version of sideswipe, but I can't imagine this one being that much better.
They're totally cheapening out on the customer on this one. No rubber wheels, no diecast parts, poor paint job, thin plastics.
as a comparison for sizing:
- the top his head is basically in line with the elbow joint of rodimus or Mp-10 optimus (which is REALLY short)
- it looks horrible when placed next to MP-01/04 optimus, almost like a hobbit. The top of his head doesn't even reach MP-04's hip joint. It's got as much plastic in it as MP-04 has in it's right leg.
- Even the box it comes in is 1/3 the size of the coronation starscream one (for perspective)
- it's got some articulation for sure, but so does a GI Joe, or a ninja turtles.
- I would say it's not even worth $50, and if you get it for over $70 you're getting totally ripped off.
Hasbro will most likely release this at $49.99, but I'd say, don't even bother buying it unless it's $29.99.
i hope soundwave isn't as disappointing. I shudder when I think that the cassette 2 packs are going to cost about the same as lambor, but their size is probably smaller than lambor's right leg.