Masterpiece

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Masterpiece is a toyline created by Takara to update a character's G1 toy with today's advanced engineering techniques. "Masterpiece" Transformers tend to be very expensive, with an average price of 10000 yen (roughly $80 at current conversion rates). Currently, the Masterpieces appear to be on a bi-yearly rotation, with a new being released in the spring or the fall.

MP-01 - Convoy

This is a representation of G1 Optimus Prime in die-cast.

20th Anniversary Optimus Prime

Hasbro released this to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Transformers franchise, it comes with shortened smokestacks and replaces some of the die-cast part with plastic.

20th Anniversary DVD Optimus Prime

Version that includes a DVD

MP-01 - Convoy Lucky Draw

Gold re-coloring of MP-01.

MP-1l - Convoy Last Production

Last chance for MP-1 at retail.

MP-1B - Black Convoy

Black-recoloring of MP-1, representation of G1 Nemesis Prime.

MP-2 - Ultra Magnus

White re-coloring of MP-1, representation of G1 Ultra Magnus in his cab form only.

MP-3 - Starscream

This toy is designed by mechanical designer Shoji Kawamori who had designed some of the original Diaclone toys, including F-15 Robo which would become Starscream and the rest of the seekers, he also famously designed the VF-1 Valkyries which Habsro recolored as Jetfire. It was designed to resemble a real-life jet hence the dark grey color scheme, there is a lot of kibble used to cover up the robot parts to form a streamlined fuselage such as the parts of the rear fuselage that hang off the hips like sheaths.

He comes with a non-transforming Megatron gun, as used several times in the show, and a stand that can support him in aircraft mode and robot mode (as he is very prone to falling over).

In fighter mode, he has a height of 10 cm, a length of 33 cm and a wingspan of 22 cm, these dimension make him fit nicely with 1/60 scale model aircraft. All the re-colors such as the other seekers and the re-tools such as MP-11 have the same dimensions.

Masterpiece Starscream

For the American release, Hasbro had recolored MP-3 based on his G1 toy design (with a blue nosecone as opposed to grey like in the show), no changes were made to the engineering, however.

MP-3G - Ghost Starscream

Cast in clear plastic to depict his "ghostly" visage.

MP-4 - Convoy Perfect Edition

A re-release of MP-1 that comes with his iconic trailer as well as Roller.

MP-4S - Convoy "Sleep Mode"

Recolorization of MP-4 to resemble the deathbed scene from The Transformers: The Movie, the trailer is made from transparent plastic give a ghostly effect. There are weathering effects on this version with tints to his red and blue color-scheme as opposed to totally grey/black colors like Black Convoy to place emphasis that this is a dying version.

MP-5 - Megatron

Representation of G1 Megatron.

MP-6 - Skywarp

Recolorization of MP-3, representation of G1 Skywarp.

Masterpiece Skywarp

Hasbro version.

MP-7 - Thundercracker

Redeco of MP-3, representation of G1 Thundercracker.

MP-08 - Grimlock

Additionally, Takara released their own version of Hasbro's G1 colored Masterpiece Starscream with reduced weathering details.

Masterpiece Grimlock

The Hasbro release of MP-08 came with a crown, gun and sword.

MP-08X - King Grimlock

Re-release of MP-8 with the accessories provided in the Hasbro version.

MP-09 - Rodimus Convoy

Representation of Hot Rod/Rodimus Prime.

MP-09B - Black Rodimus Convoy

Darker color scheme.

Masterpiece Rodimus Prime

Hasbro release of MP-09.

MP-10 - Convoy

An entirely new mold, comes with scaled Roller and a trailer too. Each of the Masterpiece Autobot Cars that come following this toy are scaled such that they can fit in the trailer.

MP-10B - Black Convoy

Redeco to represent Black Convoy/Nemesis Prime.

MP-10 Convoy Mode "EVA"

A recoloring of MP-10 in Eva Unit-01's green and purple color scheme as part of the TRANSFORMERS MODE EVA crossover series. His trailer has been painted white with NERV livery around (with a Roller figure with a yellow NERV logo), he can store a red-colored matrix inside his chest and has a red NERV logo on his right shoulder.

Masterpiece Optimus Prime

Hasbro release of MP-10.

MP-11 - Starscream Coronation Version

This is a retool of MP-3 Starscream. MP-11 removes a lot of the kibble that provided the streamlined vehicle mode accurate to an F-15 Eagle and instead provides a robot mode as accurate to the television aseries as possible. Accuracy to the show in vehicle mode has also been improved. For example, the nosecone is grey, following the show appearance rather than a blue like the original G1 toy. The tail fins are now part of the legs. The feet are completely remolded and viewable Jet engines also serve as heels for Starscream in robot mode, providing better balance. Starscream no longer has detachable missiles; instead, his weapons are attached to his arm (just like in the show), using ball joints, they can attach to the wings in aircraft mode, this allows you to transform Starscream without taking anything apart, not even the weapons.

MP-11 comes with new accessories such as a crown and a foldable cape, as seen in The Transformers: The Movie, although he lacks to stand that allows you to display him in aircaft mode.

MP-11s - Sunstorm

Redeco to look like yellow seeker Sunstorm.

Masterpiece Acid Storm

Hasbro exclusive

MP-12 - Lambor

MP-12 is a representation of Sideswipe, he can transform into an accurately detailed and officially licensed Lamborghini Countach L500S.

MP-12t - Tigertrack

Redeco to look like Tigertrack.

MP-13 - Soundwave

Soundwave (G1).

MP-14 - Red Alert

Retool of MP-12 to represent G1 Red Alert

MP-15 - Rumble & Jaguar

Rumble (G1) and Ravage (G1).

MP-20 - Wheeljack

Lancia Stratos Turbo

MP-21 Bumblebee

Bumblebee with Spike in an Exosuit.

MP-22 Ultra Magnus

 	 	 			  An entirely new mold to depict Ultra Magnus accurately in accordance to the television series (even a red bumper) The cab is scaled to match MP-10 Convoy but it does not transform into the "inner robot". However h

Like MP-10, the Autobot Cars can fit on to his trailer and the ramps can be adjusted to allow the cars to exit.

Accessories include the Matrix of Leadership, removable hands that allow him to hold the matrix as he did in the movie. All of his weapons are included including his super blaster gun. Spike and Daniel Witwicky figures are also included.

His collector's coin folder is designed to look like his chest and the inside matches his waist (although the crotch piece is upside down.

Included the the box is a "History of Ultra Magnus" showing his toy incarnations from all series; from G1 to Car Robots God Magnus, to Micron Legend Ultra Magnus (who was renamed into Overload in the Armada dub) to Fall of Cybertron and beyond.

MP-23 Exhaust

A redeco of MP-20 with a new head. Exhaust is a new character based on the Diaclone toy that would become Wheeljack. He has a Decepticon insignia.

MP-24 Star Saber

In the July of 2013, Takara Tomy held a Masterpiece Fan's Choice poll to determine which character would get a Masterpiece toy. The candidates were:

• Fortress Maximus
• Super Ginrai
• Star Saber
• Dai Atlas
• Beast Convoy
• Lio Convoy
• Big Convoy
• Superfire Convoy
• Micron Convoy
• Grand Convoy
• Galaxy Convoy

MP-24 is the largest Masterpiece figure to date and also implements the Brainmaster gimmick present in the Victory franchise (although the face is part of Saber not the Star Saber brainmaster which merely pushes the existing face up into the head).

MP-25 Tracks

Representation of G1 Tracks.

MP-26 Road Rage

Redeco of MP-25 to represent Road Rage.

MP-27 Ironhide

A representation of G1 Ironhide, it was first announced at Takara Tomy's Transformer Panel at Tokyo Toy Show 2015 on June 19, 2015. On July 24, 2015 10 Seibertron.com reported that Australian retailer tfidownunder have MP-27 due to be released on 12/1/2015 and priced at $90 AUD which based on today's FX rates is about 8000 Yen and $65 USD.

See Also

• Brave Series Masterpice Figures

References

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