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Title:
Transformers Masterpiece Exhaust MP-23
Description:
Exhaust (March 21, 2015)
ID number: MP-23
Accessories: Gun, 2 shoulder launchers, 2 missiles, Immobilizer
Masterpiece Decepticon Exhaust is a retool of MP-20 Wheeljack, transforming from an officially-licenced Lancia Stratos into a robot and back! Roughly as tall as a Voyager Class figure, he is also in scale with MP-10 Optimus Prime, and can fit inside Prime’s trailer in vehicle mode. In contrast to larger entries in this line, Exhaust lacks die-cast parts, and his tires are cast in hard, non-rubberized plastic. Additionally, his side mirrors come detached out of the box, and can be found separately packaged inside the instruction bag. An extra pair of mirrors is included in case of loss or breakage.
Much like Wheeljack, unscrewing his visor from his head reveals molded eyes underneath.For accessories, Exhaust comes with Wheeljack’s gun and two non-firing shoulder-mounted missile launchers with newly molded, stumpier missiles in homage to the launchers of the original Wheeljack toy. He also comes with the Immobilizer from the Generation 1 cartoon episode ”The Immobilizer”, which was subsequently included with the cartoon decoed MP-20+ Wheeljack. Initial prototype photos of Exhaust’s car mode (see right) featured markings strikingly similar to the Marlboro logo... which makes sense as the Diaclone toy which Exhaust is based on was modeled after an actual rally car with Marlboro sponsorship (see ”Notes” below).
Beginning in November 2014, toy dealers worldwide received warning notices from the parent company of Marlboro, Philip Morris USA. In addition to the trademark dispute, this paintjob also raised corporate alarms under the rules of the Tobacco Master Settlement Agreement as well as the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act: under those federal statutes, smoking-related markings may never be used on products that could be intended for children. For some time, it technically became illegal to sell Exhaust in the U.S., and Phillip Morris pressed that claim aggressively—even against dealers based in Asia.
As a result of all this controversy, Exhaust’s release was delayed from February 28 to March 21, and TakaraTomy elected to change the vehicle mode deco. However, even after this alteration, online dealers continued to report receiving legal threats from Phillip Morris. Hasbro Asia, who distributes TakaraTomy Masterpiece figures in areas of Asia outside of Japan, canceled their release of Exhaust entirely due to pressure from Phillip Morris. This cancellation led to the Hasbro Asia exclusive collector coin for Exhaust not being released. Exhaust was still released by TakaraTomy for the Japanese market. Notably, the North American online retailer TFsource.com had the entirety of their orders professionally customized by an unnamed third party in order to comply with the demands of Phillip Morris. This was done without informing customers, though TFsource.com offered free refunds to those who were dissatisfied with this solution.
ID number: MP-23
Accessories: Gun, 2 shoulder launchers, 2 missiles, Immobilizer
Masterpiece Decepticon Exhaust is a retool of MP-20 Wheeljack, transforming from an officially-licenced Lancia Stratos into a robot and back! Roughly as tall as a Voyager Class figure, he is also in scale with MP-10 Optimus Prime, and can fit inside Prime’s trailer in vehicle mode. In contrast to larger entries in this line, Exhaust lacks die-cast parts, and his tires are cast in hard, non-rubberized plastic. Additionally, his side mirrors come detached out of the box, and can be found separately packaged inside the instruction bag. An extra pair of mirrors is included in case of loss or breakage.
Much like Wheeljack, unscrewing his visor from his head reveals molded eyes underneath.For accessories, Exhaust comes with Wheeljack’s gun and two non-firing shoulder-mounted missile launchers with newly molded, stumpier missiles in homage to the launchers of the original Wheeljack toy. He also comes with the Immobilizer from the Generation 1 cartoon episode ”The Immobilizer”, which was subsequently included with the cartoon decoed MP-20+ Wheeljack. Initial prototype photos of Exhaust’s car mode (see right) featured markings strikingly similar to the Marlboro logo... which makes sense as the Diaclone toy which Exhaust is based on was modeled after an actual rally car with Marlboro sponsorship (see ”Notes” below).
Beginning in November 2014, toy dealers worldwide received warning notices from the parent company of Marlboro, Philip Morris USA. In addition to the trademark dispute, this paintjob also raised corporate alarms under the rules of the Tobacco Master Settlement Agreement as well as the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act: under those federal statutes, smoking-related markings may never be used on products that could be intended for children. For some time, it technically became illegal to sell Exhaust in the U.S., and Phillip Morris pressed that claim aggressively—even against dealers based in Asia.
As a result of all this controversy, Exhaust’s release was delayed from February 28 to March 21, and TakaraTomy elected to change the vehicle mode deco. However, even after this alteration, online dealers continued to report receiving legal threats from Phillip Morris. Hasbro Asia, who distributes TakaraTomy Masterpiece figures in areas of Asia outside of Japan, canceled their release of Exhaust entirely due to pressure from Phillip Morris. This cancellation led to the Hasbro Asia exclusive collector coin for Exhaust not being released. Exhaust was still released by TakaraTomy for the Japanese market. Notably, the North American online retailer TFsource.com had the entirety of their orders professionally customized by an unnamed third party in order to comply with the demands of Phillip Morris. This was done without informing customers, though TFsource.com offered free refunds to those who were dissatisfied with this solution.
Theme:
Transformers Masterpiece Takara
Manufacturer:
Takara Tomy KO
Barcode:
4904810816935
Year:
2015
Country:
Japan
Release Date:
2015-03-21
Size:
7 in
Series:
Transformers Masterpiece
Model Number:
White Car
Date Added:
2018-06-08 15:35:27
Automatic Estimated Value:
~$259.00
Automatic Estimated Date:
2026-02-08
Date Added:
2018-06-08 15:35:27
