Transformers eHobby: Protect Black Ironhide (Complete/Boxed)
Tied in to Ironhide’s Encore reissue was e-HOBBY’s exclusive “New Year Special” redeco of the figure: Protect Black Ironhide. The toy was priced at 4725 yen, and pre-orders were taken until January 11th 2008, with a shipping date of April 2008.
The new bio accompanying the release of the toy notes that Ironhide acquired this protective black coating to disguise himself from both Decepticons and members of the human criminal underworld, to better allow him to do his job as Optimus Prime’s bodyguard. The bio also gives a name to the “mode” that consists of Ironhide standing atop his artillery platform, dubbing it his “Marauder Mode”.
According to e-HOBBY, the black coloration is meant to homage the original Diaclone toy which became Ironhide, but between the release of Emergency Green Ratchet and the bio’s reference to black pickup trucks, it’s easy to see this is also an homage to the new live-action movie Ironhide. The packaging is the same as the regular TF Encore Ironhide’s.
Released in 2008 Ironhide was exclusive to the e-Hobby online store. The figure comes complete with all accessories (missiles still on the tree), un-applied sticker sheet & instructions still sealed in the bag, along with the box/tray. The figure is in great shape, nothing broken/missing. The box shows some signs of wear from age/storage, but nothing that will detract from it’s ability to be displayed if you want.
Don’t miss your chance to own this great figure at a great price.
Price: SOLD
