Transformers Masterpiece MPG-10 Lift-ticket
Optional sticker sheet included if you want to “retro” up Lift Ticket up even more.
The words “Wrecker” on the sides of the alt mode are an homage to the vintage Diaclone toy’s designation: “No. 8 4WD Wrecker Type”.
The side doors open up. You can actually load Spike or Sparkplug from MP-44 Optimus Prime here into the driver and passenger seats. The hood also opens up to reveal engine details.
You can opt to swap out the front grill with the cartoon version from MP Hoist’s if you so choose to.
The rear tow bed is different from the one we got with MP Hoist
It can still be folded up when not in use… kinda.
A salvage and repair specialist mech, Lift-ticket hails from the Diaclone universe. He eventually becomes lost in the multiverse when an experiment goes awry. While still able to function without an Originator pilot when given commands, Lift-ticket is later given an AI upgrade and becomes fully self-aware and sentient after an encounter with a group of Swindles working together from across the multiverse. He is then given the task of being the Swindles’ multiverse-hoping salvage and recovery bot as a means of thanks. While hesitant, Lift-ticket eventually agrees, as he sees it as his best change to get back to his home universe.
The figure is a straight up redeco of 2023’s Masterpiece Hoist. With some modifications to its tow bed and a deco scheme based on the original vintage Diaclone toyline’s “No. 8 4WD Wrecker Type” figure.
Since Hoist was designed to have his right arm somewhat permanently serve as an arm cannon, I decided to give this guy have the use both of his hands as his default setting for some variety.
Similar to MP Hoist, Liftticket’s forearms can telescope in and out. The concept stems from something about Hoist’s arms having uniquely strong hydraulics, even amongst most Transformers.
Swapping the hands with cannons is easy enough. Just remember to telescope the forearms out first to gain access to the joint.
This weapon is called the Tractor beam Gun. It comes with Lift Power Emission Effects Part included.
The Lift Power Emission Effects Part can also be plugged into the emitter on Lift Ticket’s backpack.
Dual Pulverizers
Fully armed!
Overall, a pretty good redeco of a decent Masterpiece. I still really hate the confusing shoulder transformation, though.
Like most redecoes of late in the Masterpiece line, this one is targeted at folks who are going for completing the redecoes based on the Diaclone designs, so most casual collectors will most likely give this one a pass.
With this release and DK-2 Guard, I think the only ones missing are a blue redeco of Trailbreaker and a red Mirage to complete the original Diaclone series. Hmm… Masterpiece Mirage soon?
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