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Missing Link

2025-09-01T01:25:13Z

Cmnghk: /* General retail */

[[File:Missing Link logo.png|500px|center]]

'''''Missing Link''''' (ミッシングリンク ''Misshingu Rinku''), occasionally styled '''''[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (toyline)|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers]]: Missing Link''''' (戦え! 超ロボット生命体トランスフォーマーミッシングリンク ''Tatakae! Chō Robotto Seimeitai Toransufōmā Misshingu Rinku''), is a [[2024]] [[reissue]]-adjacent [[TakaraTomy]] toyline that commemorates the 40th anniversary of the [[Transformers brand|''Transformers'' brand]] with 1:1 recreations of original Generation 1 toys re-engineered from the ground up with top-of-the-line contemporary articulation, paintwork, and accessories. The line also features all-new packaging illustrations from original Generation 1 artists [[Shin Ueda]] & [[Hidetsugu Yoshioka]].

==Toys==
===General retail===
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 1''' ([[2024]], [[February 24]])
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|C-01 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Missing Link|Convoy]]}}
{{Bp-a1|C-02 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Missing Link Anime|Convoy (Anime Edition)]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 2''' (2024, [[November 30]])
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|C-03 [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Missing Link|Bumble]]}}
{{Bp-a1|C-04 [[Cliffjumper (G1)/toys#Missing Link|Cliff]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 3''' ([[2025]], [[June 28]])
{{Bp-a1|C-05 [[Sunstreaker (G1)/toys#Missing Link|Sunstreaker]]}}
{{Bp-a1|C-06 [[Cordon (G1)#Missing Link|Cordon]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 4''' (2025, [[September 27]])
{{Bp-a1|C-07 [[Arcee (G1)/toys#Missing Link|Arcee (prototype)]]}}
{{Bp-a1|C-08 [[Arcee (G1)/toys#MissingLinkToon|Arcee]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=2|[[File:TF-Missing-Link-C-02-Convoy-Anime-Color.jpg|thumb|250px|C-02 Convoy (Anime Edition)]]
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 5''' (2025, [[December 27]])
{{Bp-a1|C-09 Cybertron Hero Set (w/ [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Missing Link|Bumble]] and [[Cliffjumper (G1)/toys#Missing Link|Cliff]])}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 6''' ([[2026]], [[February]])
{{Bp-d1|C-01N [[Nemesis Prime (G1)#Missing Link|Nemesis Prime]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 7''' ([[2026]])
{{Bp-a1|C-10 Ultra Magnus}}
|
|}

===Exclusives===
:'''40th Anniversary Transformers Expo 2024''' (2024 [[September 13]])
<ul class="iconlist">
:{{Bp-a1|C-01S [[Sentinel Prime (G1)#Missing Link|Sentinel Prime]]}}
</ul>
{{--}}

==Notes==
*''Missing Link'''s [[List of Japanese ID numbers|ID number]] schema plays into the theme: the numbering system of the [[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (toyline)|original Japanese toyline]] restarted in its second year beginning with "C-50" (Cybertron #50) for [[Autobot]]s and "D-50" (Destron #50) for [[Decepticon]]s. This leaves C-01 to C-49 and D-01 to D-49 "missing," thus ''Missing Link'' starting with C-01.

==External links==
*[https://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/tf_missinglink/ ''Missing Link'' official website]

[[Category:Japanese toylines]]
[[Category:Generation 1 toylines]]
[[Category:Missing Link]]

Missing Link

2025-09-01T01:23:27Z

Cmnghk: /* General retail */

[[File:Missing Link logo.png|500px|center]]

'''''Missing Link''''' (ミッシングリンク ''Misshingu Rinku''), occasionally styled '''''[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (toyline)|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers]]: Missing Link''''' (戦え! 超ロボット生命体トランスフォーマーミッシングリンク ''Tatakae! Chō Robotto Seimeitai Toransufōmā Misshingu Rinku''), is a [[2024]] [[reissue]]-adjacent [[TakaraTomy]] toyline that commemorates the 40th anniversary of the [[Transformers brand|''Transformers'' brand]] with 1:1 recreations of original Generation 1 toys re-engineered from the ground up with top-of-the-line contemporary articulation, paintwork, and accessories. The line also features all-new packaging illustrations from original Generation 1 artists [[Shin Ueda]] & [[Hidetsugu Yoshioka]].

==Toys==
===General retail===
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 1''' ([[2024]], [[February 24]])
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|C-01 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Missing Link|Convoy]]}}
{{Bp-a1|C-02 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Missing Link Anime|Convoy (Anime Edition)]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 2''' (2024, [[November 30]])
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|C-03 [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Missing Link|Bumble]]}}
{{Bp-a1|C-04 [[Cliffjumper (G1)/toys#Missing Link|Cliff]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 3''' ([[2025]], [[June 28]])
{{Bp-a1|C-05 [[Sunstreaker (G1)/toys#Missing Link|Sunstreaker]]}}
{{Bp-a1|C-06 [[Cordon (G1)#Missing Link|Cordon]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 4''' (2025, [[September 27]])
{{Bp-a1|C-07 [[Arcee (G1)/toys#Missing Link|Arcee (prototype)]]}}
{{Bp-a1|C-08 [[Arcee (G1)/toys#MissingLinkToon|Arcee]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=2|[[File:TF-Missing-Link-C-02-Convoy-Anime-Color.jpg|thumb|250px|C-02 Convoy (Anime Edition)]]
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 5''' (2025, [[December 27]])
{{Bp-a1|C-09 Cybertron Hero Set (w/ [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Missing Link|Bumble]] and [[Cliffjumper (G1)/toys#Missing Link|Cliff]])}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 6''' ([[2026]], [[February]])
{{Bp-d1|C-01N [[Nemesis Prime (G1)#Missing Link|Nemesis Prime]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 7''' ([[2026]])
{{Bp-a1|C-10 [[Ultra Magnus]]}}
</ul>
|}

===Exclusives===
:'''40th Anniversary Transformers Expo 2024''' (2024 [[September 13]])
<ul class="iconlist">
:{{Bp-a1|C-01S [[Sentinel Prime (G1)#Missing Link|Sentinel Prime]]}}
</ul>
{{--}}

==Notes==
*''Missing Link'''s [[List of Japanese ID numbers|ID number]] schema plays into the theme: the numbering system of the [[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (toyline)|original Japanese toyline]] restarted in its second year beginning with "C-50" (Cybertron #50) for [[Autobot]]s and "D-50" (Destron #50) for [[Decepticon]]s. This leaves C-01 to C-49 and D-01 to D-49 "missing," thus ''Missing Link'' starting with C-01.

==External links==
*[https://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/tf_missinglink/ ''Missing Link'' official website]

[[Category:Japanese toylines]]
[[Category:Generation 1 toylines]]
[[Category:Missing Link]]

Missing Link

2025-03-10T06:04:33Z

Cmnghk: /* General retail */

[[File:Missing Link logo.png|500px|center]]

'''''Missing Link''''' (ミッシングリンク ''Misshingu Rinku''), occasionally styled '''''[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (toyline)|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers]]: Missing Link''''' (戦え! 超ロボット生命体トランスフォーマーミッシングリンク ''Tatakae! Chō Robotto Seimeitai Toransufōmā Misshingu Rinku''), is a [[2024]] [[reissue]]-adjacent [[TakaraTomy]] toyline that commemorates the 40th anniversary of the [[Transformers brand|''Transformers'' brand]] with 1:1 recreations of original Generation 1 toys re-engineered from the ground up with top-of-the-line contemporary articulation, paintwork, and accessories. The line also features all-new packaging illustrations from original Generation 1 artist [[Shin Ueda]].

==Toys==
===General retail===
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 1''' ([[2024]] [[February 24]])
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|C-01 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Missing Link|Convoy]]}}
{{Bp-a1|C-02 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Missing Link Anime|Convoy (Anime Edition)]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 2''' (2024 [[November 30]])
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|C-03 [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Missing Link|Bumble]]}}
{{Bp-a1|C-04 [[Cliffjumper (G1)/toys#Missing Link|Cliff]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 3''' ([[2025]] [[June 28]])
{{Bp-a1|C-05 [[Sunstreaker (G1)/toys#Missing Link|Sunstreaker]]}}
{{Bp-a1|C-06 [[Cordon (G1)#Missing Link|Cordon]]}}

|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 4''' ([[2025]] [[September]])
{{Bp-a1|C-07 [[Arcee (G1)/toys#Missing Link|Arcee (prototype)]]}}
{{Bp-a1|C-08 [[Arcee (G1)/toys#Missing Link|Arcee]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|[[File:TF-Missing-Link-C-02-Convoy-Anime-Color.jpg|thumb|250px|C-02 Convoy (Anime Edition)]]
</ul>
|}

===Exclusives===
:'''40th Anniversary Transformers Expo 2024''' (2024 [[September 13]])
<ul class="iconlist">
:{{Bp-a1|C-01S [[Sentinel Prime (G1)#Missing Link|Sentinel Prime]]}}
</ul>
{{--}}

==Notes==
*''Missing Link'''s [[List of Japanese ID numbers|ID number]] schema plays into the theme: the numbering system of the [[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (toyline)|original Japanese toyline]] restarted in its second year beginning with "C-50" (Cybertron #50) for [[Autobot]]s and "D-50" (Destron #50) for [[Decepticon]]s. This leaves C-01 to C-49 and D-01 to D-49 "missing," thus ''Missing Link'' starting with C-01.

==External links==
*[https://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/tf_missinglink/ ''Missing Link'' official website]

[[Category:Japanese toylines]]
[[Category:Generation 1 toylines]]
[[Category:Missing Link]]

Missing Link

2025-03-10T06:04:19Z

Cmnghk: /* General retail */

[[File:Missing Link logo.png|500px|center]]

'''''Missing Link''''' (ミッシングリンク ''Misshingu Rinku''), occasionally styled '''''[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (toyline)|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers]]: Missing Link''''' (戦え! 超ロボット生命体トランスフォーマーミッシングリンク ''Tatakae! Chō Robotto Seimeitai Toransufōmā Misshingu Rinku''), is a [[2024]] [[reissue]]-adjacent [[TakaraTomy]] toyline that commemorates the 40th anniversary of the [[Transformers brand|''Transformers'' brand]] with 1:1 recreations of original Generation 1 toys re-engineered from the ground up with top-of-the-line contemporary articulation, paintwork, and accessories. The line also features all-new packaging illustrations from original Generation 1 artist [[Shin Ueda]].

==Toys==
===General retail===
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 1''' ([[2024]] [[February 24]])
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|C-01 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Missing Link|Convoy]]}}
{{Bp-a1|C-02 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Missing Link Anime|Convoy (Anime Edition)]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 2''' (2024 [[November 30]])
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|C-03 [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Missing Link|Bumble]]}}
{{Bp-a1|C-04 [[Cliffjumper (G1)/toys#Missing Link|Cliff]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 3''' ([[2025]] [[June 28]])
{{Bp-a1|C-05 [[Sunstreaker (G1)/toys#Missing Link|Sunstreaker]]}}
{{Bp-a1|C-06 [[Cordon (G1)#Missing Link|Cordon]]}}

|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 4''' ([[2025]][[September]])
{{Bp-a1|C-07 [[Arcee (G1)/toys#Missing Link|Arcee (prototype)]]}}
{{Bp-a1|C-08 [[Arcee (G1)/toys#Missing Link|Arcee]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|[[File:TF-Missing-Link-C-02-Convoy-Anime-Color.jpg|thumb|250px|C-02 Convoy (Anime Edition)]]
</ul>
|}

===Exclusives===
:'''40th Anniversary Transformers Expo 2024''' (2024 [[September 13]])
<ul class="iconlist">
:{{Bp-a1|C-01S [[Sentinel Prime (G1)#Missing Link|Sentinel Prime]]}}
</ul>
{{--}}

==Notes==
*''Missing Link'''s [[List of Japanese ID numbers|ID number]] schema plays into the theme: the numbering system of the [[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (toyline)|original Japanese toyline]] restarted in its second year beginning with "C-50" (Cybertron #50) for [[Autobot]]s and "D-50" (Destron #50) for [[Decepticon]]s. This leaves C-01 to C-49 and D-01 to D-49 "missing," thus ''Missing Link'' starting with C-01.

==External links==
*[https://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/tf_missinglink/ ''Missing Link'' official website]

[[Category:Japanese toylines]]
[[Category:Generation 1 toylines]]
[[Category:Missing Link]]

Arcee (G1)/toys

2025-03-03T08:49:09Z

Cmnghk: /* Missing Link */

{{suite}}

[[File:Earthrise-Arcee-art.jpg|upright=1.10|thumb]]

'''Arcee''': a lot of misses until 2014.

==Toys==
===''The Transformers''===
{{anchor|Generation 1}}
[[File:G1ArceeProto.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Orange? Where'd that come from?]]
*'''Arcee''' (Autobot Car?, <s>198?</s>)

: Despite being a major character in ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'', no transforming toy of Arcee was made during the [[The Transformers (toyline)|original toyline]]'s run. Images of a hand-sculpted [[prototype]] based on Arcee's original character design ([[Arcee (G1)#Notes|see "Notes"]]) have appeared in several Japanese publications—including a booklet included with ''[[Transformers: The Headmasters (cartoon)|The Headmasters]]'' {{w|LaserDisc}} set and ''[[Transformers First Series Complete]]''—but it appears the toy never progressed beyond this stage.
{{canceledtoy}}

{{-}}{{anchor|HeadmasterConcept}}
*'''Arcee''' (Headmaster, <s>198?</s>)
[[File:Concept-HeadmasterArcee.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Pinkdome.]]

: The Japanese ''[[Transformers Generations (guidebook)|Transformers Generations]]'' book shows a piece of concept artwork of the Headmaster [[Chromedome (G1)#Generation 1|Chromedome]]'s car mode in pink and white, labeled "Arcee". This was evidently a proposal for a redeco of the toy as Headmaster Arcee from "[[The Rebirth]]". (Presumably, then, this was a Hasbro-initiated idea.) The idea does not appear to have gone any further.

{{canceledtoy}}

{{-}}{{anchor|ActionMasterConcept}}
[[File:ArceeActionMasterSketch.JPG|upright=0.9|thumb|Toy companies just keep teasing us, don't they?]]
*'''Arcee''' (Action Master, <s>199?</s>)
{{toydesigner|[[Masakatsu Saito]] (concept artist)}}

:''[[Transformers Generations 2011 Volume 2]]'' revealed sketches for an unproduced [[Action Master]] Arcee figure.

{{canceledtoy}}

{{-}}{{anchor|BotCon2001}}
[[File:Botconarceetoy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Don't underestimate me, I'm more than just a pretty face. Arcee, MAXIMIZE! Don't underestimate me, I'm more than just a pretty face. Arcee, MAXIMIZE! Don't underestimate me, I'm more than just a pretty face. Arcee, MAXIMIZE! Don't underestimate me, I'm more than just a pretty face. Arcee, MAXIMIZE!]]
*'''Arcee''' (Mega, 2001)
**''Accessories'': Spider-fang grappling line

: The very first true transforming Arcee toy is a [[redeco]] and minor [[retool]]ing of the ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (toyline)|Beast Wars]]'' [[Transmetal 2]] [[Blackarachnia (BW)/toys#TM2|Blackarachnia]], transforming into a malformed mish-mash of machine and organic parts in the form of a large spider. The spider mode fangs become a grappling weapon for her [[robot mode]] which extend on a [[Retractable string gimmick|retractable string]]. She has a special [[spark crystal]] that changes her [[insignia]] from [[Autobot]] to [[Maximal]] when rotated. The [[robot mode]] also features a spring-powered waist-swivel for "power kick" action. Arcee lacks the Blackarachnia toy's additional chest armor, and thus has oddly-placed holes in her... well, chest, that keep the armor in place.

: Arcee was available only as an [[exclusive]] to [[BotCon 2001]], and along with [[Tigatron#BotCon2001|Tigatron]] was the first time since the inception of [[3H Productions|3H]] that they were allowed to use existing characters for convention exclusives. Arcee is also the first convention toy to feature retooling. Preorders received their Arcees with a bonus; the box contained a light-sensitive sound chip featuring voice actress [[Susan Blu]]'s voice saying "Don't underestimate me, I'm more than just a pretty face. Arcee, MAXIMIZE!". These chips were VERY light-sensitive, with many fans finding that the box would chatter at little provocation for years afterwards.

:Both Arcee and Tigatron were limited to 1200 pieces.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2001/Autobot/Arcee/arcee.htm More information on Generation 1 Arcee at TFU.info]''
{{-}}

===''Titanium Series''===
[[File:Arceetitanium.jpg|upright=0.9|thumb|Seems like a mercy killing, really.]]
*'''Arcee'''
: A 6" transforming Arcee toy was designed and displayed at [[BotCon]] 2007, but the [[Titanium Series]] was canceled before its tooling could be completed.

{{canceledtoy}}
{{-}}

===''Binaltech''===
[[File:Binaltech arcee toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Well, it's progress.]]
*'''Arcee''' (2008)
**''ID number:'' '''BT-21'''
**''Accessories:'' Engine/gun
{{toydesigner|[[Masakatsu Saito]] (concept artist)}}

:Arcee is a [[redeco]] of ''[[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators]]'' [[Decepticharge]] (himself a [[retool]] of [[Windcharger (G1)#Alternators|Windcharger]]/[[Overdrive]]), using Honda's "Pearl White" for the car bodywork. The figure transforms into a "street performance" 2004 Honda S2000. Her hardtop roof can be removed for an open-top [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]] and used as a shield in [[robot mode]]. The engine and driveshaft may be removed and used as a long-barreled rifle (as the toy is Japanese issue and not subject to the same issues that removed the long barrel from the [[Hasbro]] versions of the mold).

: A redeco of this toy as [[Paradron Medic#Binaltech|Paradron Medic]] was originally planned to be released simultaneously, but was canceled. This fate also befell a redeco meant to be Arcee's occasional mold-mate [[Blackarachnia (BW)/toys#Binaltech|Blackarachnia]]. The [[robot mode]] was used as the base model for the non-toy car-form [[Legion (KP)|Legion]].
::*[[Source:Transformers Binaltech bios#21|Archive of ''Binaltech'' Arcee's bio and tech specs]]
{{AlternatorsWindchargerMold}}
{{--}}

===''Kre-O''===
[[File:KreO-Toy ArceeKreon.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Yes, this is the closest to a transforming G1-accurate Arcee in 2013. Still, ''definitely'' progress.]]
*''' Arcee''' (Kreon Micro-Changer, 2013)
**''Collection'': '''2'''
**''Bag number'': '''*****69'''
**''Accessories'': Stand-brick (or plate, 2015 releases only), 2 small pistols
{{toydesigner|[[Ed Masiello]] (Hasbro)}}

: As part of the second wave of ''[[Kre-O]]'' [[Micro-Changer]]s, [[Kreon]] Arcee can be rebuilt into a sports car. She uses the [[Ironhide (Kre-O)|Ironhide]] style helmet.

: This Collection was still in circulation at "dollar" stores and drug stores up through 2015. They eventually lost the individual-identifying bag codes, but other changes were hidden inside the bag. The 2015 releases replaced the 2x4 logo stand-brick with a new 3x4 logo plate. The Kreon was also given the slight [[retool]]ing to the arm seen in the 2014 Kreons, making the "cuff" parts more sharp-cornered and better adapted to being used as studs. Some of the add-on pieces may also be slightly off-color, possibly due to a change in factories in mid-production.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Autobot/Kre-OArcee/arcee.htm More information on Arcee at TFU.info]''

{{-}}{{anchor|SDCC2014}}
[[File:KreO-Toy ArceeC84.jpg|thumb|right|300px]]
*'''Kreon Class of 1984''' (Kreon figure set, 2014)
**''Set number'': '''B0090'''
**''Voted'': Prom Queen
**''Accessories'': 2 small pistols

: This version of Arcee, part of the [[Kreon Class of 1984]], uses a darker magenta base color, and has much more extensively-detailed [[tampograph]]s than her Micro-Changer version, including a nose! She still uses the [[Ironhide (Kre-O)|Ironhide]] style helmet.

: She was only available in a pack of 30 Kreons dubbed "Class of 1984"... despite the fact that the character of Arcee wasn't introduced until 198''6''. Huh. This set was made for sale at [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2014. Remaining stock was to be sold through the [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] online store, but the set sold out at the convention.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/SDCCKre-OArcee/arcee.htm More information on Class of 1984 Arcee at TFU.info]''

{{-}}{{anchor|DollarGeneral}}
*'''Arcee''' (Kreon Micro-Changer, 2016)
**''Collection'': '''2'''
**''Accessories'': Stand-plate, 2 small pistols

:In 2016, the Collection 2 Micro-Changers were re-released in a whole new production run for Dollar General stores in the US as part of a large collection of re-released ''Kre-O'' sets. But where most of these releases are nigh-identical to the originals, the re-released Micro-Changer blind-bags use the almost-entirely-retooled 2015 Kreon, with slightly-differently-hued plastics than the originals. (It is possible for some of the add-on pieces to be in the older hues.) Arcee's [[paint operation]]s have also been slightly altered (much less so than most others in the collection), mostly just replacing her white paint with a very light pink.

:Sadly, this release has no individual-identification code on the bag, requiring you to use the feel-through-the-bag method or just buy blind and hope.
{{-}}

===''Generations''===
[[File:Generations 30 deluxe Arcee.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|And the fandom rejoiced.]]
*'''Arcee''' (Deluxe Class, 2014)
**''Series / Number'': '''02 / #021'''
**''Accessories:'' Large gun, small gun, two swords
{{toydesigner|[[Hironori Kobayashi]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Yuki Ohshima]] (concept artist)}}

: ''[[Thrilling 30]]'' Arcee is the holy grail that, after 28 years, many thought would never happen. Unlike most ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' toys at the time, Arcee does not have an updated design or one based on the IDW comics, but instead hews to her original animated character model, transforming into a made-up "futuristic" pink and white sports car—this was done at the behest of designer [[Hironori Kobayashi]], who based the toy on [https://www.camphortree.net/tf/kitbashes/botcon_arcee.html an older custom of his] which won first price at [[BotCon Japan 1998]] and which later helped land him a job at Takara. The final design was sketched out by ''[[Transformers: Kiss Players (manga)|Kiss Players]]'' artist [[Yuki Ohshima]], who added the unsettlingly human-like hips and navel.

: Arcee is armed with a pistol based on the one she wielded in the movie, a larger gun, and a pair of translucent blue swords that pay homage to her ''[[Arcee (Animated)|Animated]]'' and IDW incarnations; all four weapons each feature several universally-sized rectangular pegs that allows them to be tabbed into multiple matching ports in her fists, forearms, hips, shoulders, and the sides and rear of her car mode. Additionally, her two guns can store beneath her car mode, though this is not mentioned in her instructions. A mixup on the part of the photographer meant the smaller pistol does not appear in Arcee's [[stock photography]], but rather that of her [[wave]]-mate Chromia. Thanks to an extra transformation joint in her upper thighs, Arcee's legs are very posable, and can even be crossed. Arcee's paint, in particular the pink paint on her thighs and the white paint on the car's grille, is susceptible to chipping and flaking off if care is not taken.

: The initial release of Arcee had closed fists that proved a very tight fit for her weapons' unique pegs. A [[variant#Running changes|running change]] to the sculpt altered her forearm pieces to feature her hands in an open position, and with shorter thumbs, to allow more clearance. Unfortunately, a protrusion added to the lower end of the later version's hands to reduce fragility prevents the handles of her weapons from being fully inserted.<ref name="genvariant">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wW-3CB5EbQY Comparison of both variants of ''Generations'' Deluxe Class Arcee] at YouTube.</ref> This second variant of the toy was the basis of most (but not all) future uses of this mold, including additional Arcees below, ''[[Transformers Legends (franchise)|Legends]]'' [[Nightbird (G1)#Legends|Nightbird Shadow]], [[Transformers Figure Subscription Service|Figure Subscription Service 5.0]] [[Lifeline (G1)#Combiner Wars|Lifeline]] and ''[[Street Fighter II × Transformers]]'' [[Chun-Li#Toys|Chun-Li]]. Her weapons were also used for [[Impactor (G1)#TFSS|Figure Subscription Service 4.0 Impactor]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/GenArcee/arcee.htm More information on ''Generations'' Arcee at TFU.info]''
{{GenerationsArceeMold}}
{{--}}

===''Legends''===
[[File:Legends-toy Arcee.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.67|Aw, yeah, son! Dat's what I'm talkin' 'bout!]]
*'''Arcee''' ([[February 14]], [[2015]])
**''ID number:'' '''LG10'''
**''Accessories:'' Large gun, small gun, two swords

:''[[Transformers Legends (franchise)|Legends]]'' Arcee is a redeco of [[#Thrilling 30|''Thrilling 30'' Deluxe Class Arcee]] in a more cartoon-accurate colour layout, replacing all of the toy's black plastic with white or grey parts. This version is based on the running change of the sculpt, featuring open hands.

:She comes with a leaflet featuring a character profile, tech specs, and "[[Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 10|Bonus Edition Volume 10]]" of the [[Transformers Legends (comic)|''Legends'' manga]].
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===''Combiner Wars''===
[[File:Transformers-SDCC-Combiner-Hunters-Arcee.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Interrupt my story again, Reggie! SEE WHAT HAPPENS!]]
*'''Combiner Hunters''' (Multi-pack, [[July 9]], 2015)
**''Accessories:'' 2 swords, [[Combiner Slayer]] sword

:''Combiner Hunters'' Arcee is a [[black repaint|mostly-black]] [[redeco]] of ''Thrilling 30'' Arcee, notable for its new accessory: a gigantic "[[Combiner Slayer]]" sword redecoed from the larger ''[[Transformers: Prime (toyline)#BH|Beast Hunters]]'' Ultimate Class [[Optimus Prime (WFC)/toys#Ultimate|Optimus Prime]] figure. Said Optimus is ''much'' bigger than Arcee, meaning that the sword is both taller and wider than she is, neccessitating a [[retool]] to Arcee's forearms to allow her hands to hold [[5 mm post|5 mm compatible weaponry]]. Unfortunately, her grip is on the looser side, especially with this mold's original weapon set, of which only the two swords are provided with this release.

:Arcee's stock photos show a slightly different deco to the final toy, lacking the pink and blue stripes on her vehicle mode, featuring a white crotch and biceps, and having the Autobot insignia on her cheek in red rather than the final toy's pink.

:This version of Arcee was only available in a [[giftset|gift set]] together with ''Combiner Hunters'' redecos of ''Generations'' [[Windblade (G1)#Combiner Wars|Windblade]] and [[Chromia (G1)#Combiner Wars|Chromia]], each with their own giant new melee weapons. In the U.S., this set was [[exclusive]] to the [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] website and the Hasbro Toy Shop booth at [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2015. In Asia, it was also available at [[Animation-Comic-Game Hong Kong]] 2015 and subsequently stocked by [[Toys"R"Us]] Hong Kong. Later, it was also available at The Falcon's Hangar booth at Singapore Toy, Game & Comic Convention 2015.
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===''Q-Transformers''===
[[File:QTransformers Arcee.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.67]]
*'''Arcee''' ([[January 30]], [[2016]])
**''ID number:'' '''QTF-06'''

:''[[Q-Transformers]]'' Arcee is a retool of [[Shockwave (G1)/toys#Q-Transformers|Shockwave]] with a new head and limbs, transforming from a [[super deformed]] Toyota Crown Athlete S21 to a cute little robot. This toy was first available for sale during a special ''Q-Transformers'' event on [[January 16]]th, two weeks before its proper release date.
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===''Platinum Edition''===
[[File:TF-Generations-Platinum-Edition-Autobot-Heroes-Arcee.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Platinum blonde.]]
*'''Autobot Heroes''' (Multi-pack, 2016)
**''Accessories'': Springer's weapons (dual missile launcher, two missiles, rotor blades/sword), Arcee's weapons (2 swords, large gun, small gun), Kup's "laser musket" rifle/exhaust pipe, Ultra Magnus' 2 guns, Blurr's weapons (Sniper rifle, left & right pistols), Minimus Ambus figure

:Part of Hasbro's ''[[Transformers: Platinum Edition|Platinum Edition]]'' offerings for 2016 intended to commemorate the 30th anniversary of ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'', Arcee is a redeco of the [[#Generations|''Thrilling 30'' Deluxe Class toy]], with the running change variant's open hands. Like her ''Legends'' release, Arcee replaces all her black plastic parts and paint operations with either white, grey or pink, though her animation-accuracy is hindered by her paintjob's metallic finish. Stock renders show her with a metallic pink crotch, though the final toy has it in white.

:Arcee was released as part of five-pack with [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#Platinum Edition|Ultra Magnus]] (including [[Minimus Ambus#Platinum Edition|Minimus Ambus]]), [[Springer (G1)/toys#Platinum Edition|Autobot Springer]], [[Kup (G1)/toys#Platinum Edition|Sergeant Kup]], and [[Blurr (G1)/toys#Platinum Edition|Blurr]]. The set also included a recreation of the theatrical poster for the 1986 movie. In the United States, this set was officially a [[Target]] exclusive, but was only available via the company's website, never sold in stores. It was also released in Singapore, although it's currently unknown whether it was exclusive to any particular stores there or not. In Canada, it was available via the Canadian [[Walmart]] website but never found in stores, whereas in the United Kingdom, it was available via the UK [[Toys"R"Us]] website and stores. In Spain, it was available via the Spanish subsidiaries of both [[Amazon (website)|Amazon]] and Carrefour, as well as the department store chain El Corte Inglés, supposedly also only avalable online. In Germany, it was available via retailer Real and specialty store Rappelkiste Ahlen, also only available online.
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===''Titans Return''===
[[File:TR-toy Arcee.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.67|The hobby is complete. You can all go home now.]]
*'''Leinad & Arcee''' / '''Ultra Magnus''' (Special Edition, 2017)
**''Accessories:'' [[Daniel Witwicky (G1)#Titans Return|Leinad]] Titan Master, [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#HasCon|Ultra Magnus]] Titan Master, 2 guns, shield/hood

:''[[Titans Return (toyline)|Titans Return]]'' Arcee is a fairly extensive [[retool]] of ''Titans Return'' Deluxe Class [[Blurr (G1)/toys#TitansReturn|Blurr]], transforming into a [[Popular Cybertronian vehicle alternate modes#Hovercar|futuristic hovercar]]. She comes with a new [[Titan Master]], Leinad ("Daniel" backwards) who forms her robot head and fits into her cockpit. Her vehicle mode has small wheels that allow her to roll on any hard surface and a pair of smaller pegs that allow other Titan Master figures to stand on her. Her new shield/hood piece can be piloted by a Titan Master and also stow Arcee's two new weapons, which are sculpted with smaller handles in a way that they can actually be held by all the previous versions of the character. Arcee is also packaged with a solo Titan Master [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#HasCon|Ultra Magnus]].

:Arcee debuted at [[HasCon 2017]], this being described as an "advanced" sale ahead of a later standard release.<ref>[http://io9.gizmodo.com/hasbros-own-convention-will-sell-you-a-giant-transforme-1797331311 Hasbro's Own Convention Will Sell You a Giant Transformer That Actually Charges Your Phone]</ref> The set was then made available on [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] on September 20th, 2017–selling out in approximately one hour–and then at [[Toys"R"Us]] and [[New York Comic Con]] 2017 beginning on October 5th, 2017.

:This mold was differently retooled into ''Titans Return'' [[Brainstorm (G1)#Titans Return|Brainstorm]] and [[Nautica (G1)#Toys|Nautica]].
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===''Transformers Collectors' Club''===
[[File:GIJ-TF-Club-Crossover-Only-Human-Arcee.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Autobot Warrior Code Name: Arcee''' (2017)
**''Accessories'': 2 laser pistols, Autobot Sky Spy unit, display base
:This figure represents Arcee's [[synthoid]] human body seen in the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|original cartoon]] season 3 episode "[[Only Human]]". It consists mostly of a combination of redecoed parts from existing ''[[G.I. Joe (franchise)|G.I. Joe]]'' figures; namely, the torso, waist, and upper legs of the 2011 ''Renegades'' version of [[Scarlett]], the arms and hands of the 2009 ''G.I. Joe Set'' version of [[Lady Jaye]], and the lower legs and feet of [[Agent Helix]] from the 2009 ''Rise of Cobra'' line. The only new part is the head sculpt, which faithfully recreates the look of the Arcee synthoid from "Only Human", down to the animators' misinterpretation of the "buns" on the sides of robot Arcee's head (which were inspired by Princess Leia's iconic hair buns in the original 1977 ''Star Wars'' film) as one single piece of woven hair that wraps around the back of her head.

:Her accessories are redecos of the UAV drone that originally came with the 2013 ''Retaliation'' [https://www.yojoe.com/action/13/dataviper.shtml Data-Viper] figure, reinterpreted as a [[Sky Spy]] unit, and the guns from the same Agent Helix figure that also donated her lower legs and feet for this figure. The included display base/stand is the generic 2013 ''Retaliation'' version, with a tampographed Autobot insignia.

:Despite being branded only as a ''Transformers'' product, this figure was exclusively available through both Fun Publications' ''G.I. Joe'' and [[Transformers Collectors' Club|''Transformers'' Collectors' Club]] online stores.

::*''[https://www.yojoe.com/action/17/arcee.shtml More information on Autobot Warrior Code Name: Arcee at YoJoe.com]''
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===''Street Fighter II × Transformers''===
[[File:Collab-toy SF2 ChunLi.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Hey, Brush-Head! This is not a request!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Hot Rodimus [Ken] vs Arcee [Chun-Li]''' (Two-pack, [[2018]])}}</ul>
:*''Release date'': [[May 26]], 2018
:*''Accessories'': Large gun, small gun, two swords

:Available as part of the exclusive ''[[Street Fighter II × Transformers]]'' toyline, "Arcee [Chun-Li]" is another redeco of the running change variant of [[#Generations|''Thrilling 30'' Deluxe Class Arcee]] in [[Chun-Li]]'s traditional colors, flesh tones and all. She retains all four of the mold's weapons, though she probably shouldn't use them in a street fight.

:Arcee was only available in a two-pack with [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#Street Fighter II × Transformers|Hot Rodimus]] [[Ken Masters#Toys|[Ken]]]. This set was available for pre-order on [[TakaraTomy Mall]] from [[November 22]] to [[November 27|27]], [[2017]], with orders fulfilled in late May 2018. A pre-order goal was set as well: if 3000 units were pre-ordered total, the set would also come with clear display stands for both toys.

:This two-pack was later brought to the west in 2022 as part of the ''[[Transformers Collaborative]]'' line, released as a [[Target]] and [[Hasbro Pulse]] exclusive in the United States. These releases are functionally identical to the Takara versions; the Hasbro versions have new manufacturing tampographs, but are otherwise the same. They even have all of the Takara packaging ''inside'' the new Hasbro outer packaging!
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===''War for Cybertron: Earthrise''===
[[File:TF-Generations-WFC-E-Deluxe-Arcee.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|[[Thunderblast (Decepticon)#Cybertron|Thunderblast]]'s ultimate rival.]]
*'''Arcee''' (Deluxe Class, [[2020]])
**''Hasbro ID number'': '''WFC-E17'''
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''ER-09'''
**''TakaraTomy release date'': '''[[November 28]], 2020'''
**''Accessories'': Blaster, hoverboard/vehicle rear
{{toydesigner|[[Ken Christiansen]] (concept artist)}}

:Part of a second wave of ''[[War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Earthrise]]'' Deluxe Class toys, this mold of Arcee transforms into her classic futuristic car mode and is armed with a clear blue blaster. In contrast to the 2014 ''Thrilling 30'' [[#Generations|Arcee mold]] which incorporated the chest and legs into the vehicle mode, this ''Earthrise'' toy is a true [[shellformer]], the entire humanoid body folding up underneath a vehicle mode shell, which becomes a sizeable backpack for her robot mode. She utilizes a faux vehicle center-front for the chest, with the real part folding down behind her head. Part of the backpack (the rear half of her car shell) is designed to detach to act like a hoverboard that robot-mode Arcee can ride, by pegging her feet onto the 3 mm posts on the board designed to accommodate the ''War for Cybertron'' Fire Blast effect parts. Arcee has notably few such posts for her size, and has a similarly small number of [[5 mm post|5 mm]] [[C.O.M.B.A.T. System]] ports. The lack of a 5 mm port on her back in both backpack configurations means she cannot on her own recreate [[Cog (G1)|Cog]] weaponizing her as seen in the ''[[Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy (cartoon)|War for Cybertron Trilogy]]'' cartoon. A new accessory packed with [[Security Officer|Red Cog]] would later allow this combination.

:In vehicle mode, Arcee's blaster can be attached to either of her front fenders or stored out of sight beneath her hood. In robot mode, it can be stored on a port on her butt, or plug into the fender ports on her back once the hoverboard is removed. Though the figure has standard 5 mm fist holes, the blaster's handle is molded in the unusual flattened shape used by ''Thrilling 30'' and ''Titans Return'' [[#Titans Return|Arcee]].

:Many fans have taken it upon themselves to knock out the pin holding the backpack joint together in order to have a complete vehicle mode separate from the robot mode. Like many newer figures, her paint has been reported yellowing over time. As the spoiler in the rear of the vehicle mode is not securely plugged into the figure, it can be easily dislodged and lost through normal handling. Some fans have thus resorted to using a small amount of superglue to permanently attach the spoiler in place to prevent this.

:The original stock renders have a few different paint applications compared to the final toy, depicting the car mode with grey coloring on the side panels, and the back half of the waist being painted pink and grey to match the front. Additionally, the connector that links the hoverboard to the rest of her backpack is colored pink instead of white and is attached to the backpack instead of the board.

:Like all ''Earthrise'' toys, the inside of the back of Arcee's package includes an exclusive clip-and-save piece of a larger space map, along with a translucent red "decoder". Arcee's piece contains the labeled location of [[Master (planet)|DOMINUS]]. Like most ''Earthrise'' figures from wave 2, it is misprinted and overlays the "decodable" red graphics from the map piece included with ''Earthrise'' [[Hoist (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Hoist]] on top of the details unique to Arcee's piece.

:Arcee was redecoed into [[Lifeline (G1)#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Lifeline]] and retooled into ''[[War for Cybertron Trilogy (toyline)|War for Cybertron Trilogy]]'' [[Elita One (G1)#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Elita-1]].
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===''Masterpiece''===
[[File:TF-Masterpiece-MP-51-Arcee.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|And do the rockaway, now lean back.]]
*'''Arcee''' ([[December 29]], [[2020]])
**''ID Number'': '''MP-51'''
**''Accessories'': blaster, holster, 3 effect parts, rifle, pistol, shredding arm, 3 alternate faces

:''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]'' Arcee transforms from a robot into a Cybertronian car, though the robot mode favors a leaner and slender design as opposed to directly replicating the original animation model, a rare move in modern ''Masterpiece'' figures. Aside from her blaster, Arcee also comes with a rifle, an assortment of alternate faces, a holster for the smaller blaster, a pistol, effect parts for her blasters, and a drill arm based on the one she used to stop a Junkion during the chase in the movie. In addition, the figure's head has a foldout visor from the movie. Much like MP-46 [[Blackarachnia (BW)/toys#Masterpiece|Blackwidow]], Arcee's design hyper-emphasizes feminine stylings and enhanced poseability, also extending to her hands. ''Unlike'' MP-46, however, Arcee's stylization goes to the point of neglecting screen accuracy, having a sculpt which forgoes the animation model's wider, slightly boxy stomach and waist while also giving her a much wider (and lower) bust. Not to mention the extremely arched back.

:This mold was retooled into [[Nightbird (G1)#Masterpiece|Nightbird]].
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===''War for Cybertron: Kingdom''===
[[File:WFC-K17 Arcee Packaging Stock.jpg|thumb|upright=0.9]]
*'''Arcee''' (Deluxe Class, 2021)
**''ID number:'' '''WFC-K17'''
**''Accessories:'' Blaster, hoverboard/vehicle rear
:Part of the third wave of ''[[War for Cybertron: Kingdom|Kingdom]]'' Deluxes, Arcee is a [[package refresh]] of the previous ''Earthrise'' figure above, now in all-new packaging. The timing of this re-issue appears to commemorate the 35th anniversary of ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]''.

:This release of Arcee also comes with a [[Golden Disk (Voyager)|Golden Disk]] card that "[[Source:Golden Disk destinies|reveals a possible destiny of a key character]]", with each character having three possible destiny variants.
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===''Generations Selects''===
[[File:Behold Galvatron Arcee.JPG|thumb|200px]]{{anchor|War for Cybertron Trilogy}}
* '''Behold, Galvatron! Unicron Companion Pack''' (Leader Class, 2022)
:''[[Generations Selects (toyline)|Generations Selects]]'' Arcee is a non-transforming and [[Slug figure|immobile minifigure]], barely 10mm tall, scaled to interact with the immense [[Unicron/toys#War for Cybertron Trilogy|''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' Unicron]] figure and its clear display base. This was one of a set of 14 minifigures in the "Unicron Companion Pack" that was included with the [[Galvatron (G1)/toys#BeholdGalvatron|"reformatting" version of Galvatron]]. The set was [[exclusive]] to [[Hasbro Pulse]].

:Arcee's legs are very thin, so care ''must be'' taken while handling her.
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===''Authentics''===
[[File:Authenticstoy-BravoArcee.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Thank Primus, my legs were getting so cold.]]
*'''Arcee''' (Bravo, 2022)
**''Accessories'': Blaster

:Released as the sole figure in the fifth wave of ''Authentics'' "Bravo Class" figures, ''[[Transformers Authentics|Authentics]]'' Arcee is a roughly-Scout-sized mold that is developed for the discount market. She changes from robot to a Cybertronian car that borrows design cues from her ''Earthrise'' and ''Cyberverse'' Deluxe toys. Her blaster can be stored on top of her vehicle mode where it cleverly doubles as the antennae-like device that usually adorns the top of G1 Arcee's vehicle mode.

:Unlike many of her Deluxe iterations, this version of Arcee does not utilize [[shellformer|shellforming]] in order to change forms, however she lacks feet and is a little back heavy for her size, so her stability is questionable. Her legs can be locked into a more stable position if her knees are hyperextended. She features a decent range of articulation on her upper body, though her knees can only move sideways due to her transformation scheme.
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{{anchor|MBR}}
[[File:MBR Auth Arcee.jpg|right|thumb|300px|I remember when it was a big deal for Arcee to get a toy, now it takes two years for one to even be added to the wiki!]]
*'''Arcee''' (Mini Bot Racers, 2022)
:Released under the ''Authentics'' line of Mini Bot Racers, Arcee is a redeco of ''Rescue Bots Academy'' [[Whirl (RBA)#MBR|Mini Bot Racers Whirl]], transforming into a sports car with a super-deformed version of her "driving" it in one simple step.

:She comes packaged with fellow redeco [[Trailbreaker (G1)/toys#Authentics|Trailbreaker]], along with unchanged rerelases of ''Rescue Bots Academy'' Mini Bot Racers [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Authentics|Bumblebee]], [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Authentics|Optimus Prime]], and [[Hoist (G1)/toys#Authentics|Hoist]].
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===''Studio Series''===
[[File:TF-Studio-Series-86-Deluxe-Arcee.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Thrilling 38th.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Arcee''' (Deluxe Class, [[2022]])}}</ul>
:*''Movie'': '''''The Transformers: The Movie'''''
:*''Hasbro ID number'': '''86-16'''
:*''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''SS-92'''
:*''TakaraTomy release date'': [[October]], 2022
:*''Accessories'': Blaster, "[[Battle of Autobot City]]" backdrop (1st version)
{{toydesigner|[[Evan Brooks]] (Hasbro), [[Hisashi Yuki]] (TakaraTomy)<ref>Evan Brook's [https://www.instagram.com/p/CeWB8GAu_A3/ Instagram post] about ''Studio Series'' 86 Arcee</ref>|[[Mario Carreiro]], [[Christina Murphy]] and [[Amy Bence]] (packaging),<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/live/52ddGYMyvpE?si=7l7OP6YeEB9W82xR&t=9841 Transformers Panel] at [[Hasbro Pulse Con 2024]] with [[Ben MacCrae]], [[Evan Brooks]], [[Mark Maher]], [[Marcelo Matere]], and [[Nate Purswell]].</ref> [[Marcelo Matere]] (packaging artist)}}

:Part of the seventeenth wave of ''[[Studio Series]]'' Deluxe Class toys, Arcee is, surprisingly enough, ''not'' a redeco of the [[#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|''Earthrise'' toy]], but rather an extensive retool of the eight-year-old [[#Generations|''Thrilling 30'' toy]]. She features an entirely new lower body and back half of the car, in service of adding the ''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' standard of articulation to robot mode and a more accurate vehicle mode. Her new forearms are directly based on those of her [[#Combiner Wars|''Combiner Hunters'' toy]], now altered to remove the weapon mounts on the sides and increase the gripping surface of her [[5 mm post]]-compatible hands. She retains the ''Thrilling 30'' toy's smaller blaster accessory, which can holster on her thighs or mount over her shoulders as on the original toy. The blaster stores under the rear of the car mode in a manner similar to ''Thrilling 30'''s.

:Arcee's waist hinges, while giving her rare ab crunch articulation, do not lock in securely and can come apart when handling. Also, make sure that the shoulder joints are properly positioned so the car kibble can align properly.

:Like the other ''Studio Series'' toys, the interior of the package forms a display backdrop, with it depicting the Battle of Autobot City.

:Arcee and her wave-mates were revealed by TakaraTomy on [[May 10]], 2022, and set for pre-order in Japanese markets, unusually before Hasbro.

:Much like most of her other toys, Arcee became an infamous shelfwarmer, being regularly available on store shelves for at least two years and counting after her original release.
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===''Missing Link''===
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Arcee''' (C-07, C-08)}}</ul>
{{toydesigner|[[Hironori Kobayashi]] (TakaraTomy)<ref name=Gens24>[https://www.soundwavesoblivion.com/techspecs/interviewhironorikobayashi.html Interview] with [[Hironori Kobayashi]] on the ''[[Missing Link]]'' toyline for ''[[Transformers Generations 2024]]'', translated at Soundwaves Oblivion</ref>}}
:A ''[[Missing Link]]'' Arcee based on the [[#The Transformers|above Generation 1 prototype]] was unveiled at [[TakaraTomy]]'s [[Our Origin: 40th Anniversary Transformers Exhibition|40th Anniversary expo]].
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==Merchandise==
===''Super High-Breed Model''===
[[File:Hybrid model arcee.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Arcee pets a dog. (Dog not included.)]]
*'''Arcee''' (1987)
**''ID number:'' '''H-03'''

:Arcee was one of three non-transforming ''[[Super High-Breed Model]]'' vinyl figurines created in 1987 by Takara. Standing at about eight inches tall and featuring articulation in the neck and shoulders, Arcee and her fellows (Rodimus Prime and Galvatron) were based on their [[Studio OX]] character models, featuring much more anime-styled proportions and detailing.

:For reasons unknown, the retail release of Arcee and the other ''Super High-Breed Model'' figures was canceled. While Galvatron was eventually released as an exclusive at [[BotCon Japan 1997]], Arcee and Rodimus have never been officially released, though they do occasionally pop up on the secondary market, commanding prices in excess of $600.
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===MC Axis===
[[File:Mcaxis arcee.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Look, Arcee pets a lot of invisible dogs, okay?]]
*'''Arcee''' (1996)

:This Japanese "garage kit", an unpainted resin model, was made by [[MC Axis]] and was also the first official product of Arcee that got a retail release. Included among its paperwork is a [[The Transformers (MC Axis manga)|comic strip]] starring Arcee. It is not known for its exceptional quality control—numerous unsightly air bubbles in the plastic are not an uncommon thing to encounter.

:The resin parts need to be washed first to prevent the paint from smearing off.

::*''[http://www.transformertoys.co.uk/content.php?/transformers-toys/toy-gallery/1492/Axis-Model+Kit/Arcee.html Gallery of an assembled and painted Arcee at Transformers @ The Moon]
::*''[http://heroicdecepticon.blogspot.com/2012/02/takara-mc-axis-arcee-resin-model-kit.html Photos and review of unpainted and unused complete Arcee kit at HeroicDecepticon.com]
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===''Super Collection Figure''===
[[File:SCF Arcee.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|The first mass-release Arcee toy. So naturally, they released her twice.]]
*'''Arcee''' (2000)
**''Act'': '''1'''
**''Accessories'': Stand

: A three-inch tall [[plastic|PVC]] figurine of Arcee was available in the first wave of Takara's ''[[Heroes of Cybertron|Super Collection Figure]]'' line. She is armed with her pistol from the scene in ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'' where she shoots at [[Unicron]]'s internal defenses. Like all the figures in the "Act", she was available as both a standard full color figure and a colorless translucent version, one of each of which was available in a standard case of twelve [[blindpacking|blindpacked]] figures.

:Arcee was [[redeco]]ed to create the chase figure for the eighth wave of the series, the [[Paradron Medic#Super Collection Figure|Paradron Medic]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2002/Autobot/HoCArcee/arcee.htm More information on ''Super Collection Figure'' Arcee at TFU.info]''
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2001/Cybertron/ClearArcee/arcee.htm More information on clear Arcee at TFU.info]''

{{anchor|SCFwDaniel}}
*'''Arcee (with Daniel)''' (2001)
**''Act'': '''4'''
**''Accessories'': Stand

:The Arcee figurine was re-released, with no notable changes, as part of the fourth wave of the ''Super Collection Figure'' series, now packaged with a figure of [[Daniel Witwicky (G1)#Super Collection Figure|Daniel Witwicky]] in his [[exosuit]]. Amusingly, this box comes with ''two'' stands, one for each figure.

: The pair were available in both full color and metallic "pewter" versions, with one of each in every case. In eight out of every ten cases, the pewter version of the set came with the body of the line's collectible [[Metroplex (G1)#Super Collection Figure|Metroplex]] "build-a-figure", with that assembly coming in either full-color or clear-plastic at an equal 4-to-4 ratio.

: The pewter version of the figure has a potential problem with connector peg breakage, due to said pegs often getting a layer of pewter paint before being forced into a socket, leading to sticking and tearing. Care should be used when moving or removing the arms; shaving down the socket interior with a thin hobby knife is usually sufficient to fix the issue.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2001/Cybertron/PewterArcee/arcee.htm More information on pewter Arcee at TFU.info]''
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===''Heroes of Cybertron''===
[[File:HOC Arcee.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Arcee''' (2002)

: When Hasbro released the ''Super Collection Figure'' line as ''[[Heroes of Cybertron]]'', the Arcee figure was released as part of the first wave, now featuring a [[light-piping]] gimmick in the character's eyes, accomplished by casting the figure in translucent blue plastic and then painting over it. There are other small but significant changes to her deco; most notably her midriff detailing is now painted red (a detail the SCF oddly misses), her blaster now has a black barrel rather than dark gray, her pinks and grays are darker, and her whites are considerably brighter.

: Rather than come blindpacked like the ''SCF'' figure, Arcee came on a blister card with a profile card included.

: This mold was later [[redeco]]ed to make the ''Heroes of Cybertron'' [[Paradron Medic#Heroes of Cybertron|Paradron Medic]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2002/Autobot/HoCArcee/arcee.htm More information on Heroes of Cybertron Arcee at TFU.info]''
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===''MyClone''===
[[File:Myclone arcee.jpg|thumb|Ladies should do this about once per month, and more regularly after turning 50.]]
*'''Arcee''' (2003)
**''ID number:'' '''MTF005'''
**''Accessories:'' White display base
{{toydesigner|[[Kazutami Yasuhiko]] (TakaraTomy)}}

:Released in the first wave of the ''[[MyClone]]'' line of Transformers PVC figures, this [[super deformed]] Arcee comes with a hexagonal white display stand, which can link up with the identical stands included with other ''MyClone'' figures. Her modular design allows her parts to be mixed and matched with those of any other MyClone figure.
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===Palisades Statues===
[[File:Palisades arcee.jpg|thumb|And so Arcee waits / Arcee waits / Arcee waits]]
*'''Arcee''' (2004)

:Inspired by a [[Dreamwave Productions|Dreamwave]] pin-up lithograph/poster by [[Rob Armstrong]],<ref name="dread">[http://web.archive.org/web/20080314045623/http://www.dreadforce.com/creators.html The creators list for Jaran Studios' ''Dread Force''] includes this information in Rob's profile.</ref><ref name="disguise">[http://www.lilformers.com/blog/2012/03/21/dreamslaves-2-artists-in-disguise/ Matt Moylan] confirmed that it had been drawn by Armstrong, but credited to [[Pat Lee]].</ref> (itself based on Arcee's Studio OX character model, complete with shoulder-armor rig) this statue features looks-right-at-only-one-angle perspective and a face so flat you'd swear she'd flown into a window. Standing around 6" tall, Arcee was limited to 2000 pieces worldwide.

:The Arcee statue was later repainted into that old standby, the [[Paradron Medic]].
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===''Robot Heroes''===
[[File:Robotheroesrumblearcee.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|She's actually running after [[Cheetor (BW)/toys#Robot Heroes|''Robot Heroes'' Cheetor]].]]
*'''Arcee & Decepticon Rumble''' (Two-pack, 2008)
{{toydesigner|[[Bill Rawley]] (Hasbro)|[[Marcelo Matere]] (concept artist)}}

:Part of the second wave of ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe]] [[Robot Heroes (toyline)|Robot Heroes]]'', Arcee is packaged with [[Rumble (G1)/toys#Robot Heroes|Rumble]] as part of the "Generation 1 Series." She is sculpted as running across a patch of mechanical flooring, and she has articulation at the head and shoulders.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Autobot/RHArcee/arcee.htm More information on ''Robot Heroes'' Arcee at TFU.info]''
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===Transformers - Mini Bust===
[[File:Arcee statue.jpg|thumb|Not pictured: Springer and Weirdwolf.]]
*'''Arcee''' (Diamond Select, 2009)

:Released by [[Diamond Select Toys]] in 2009, Arcee was sculpted by [[Mark Wong]] of [[Art Asylum]] and limited to 1000 pieces. She is featured packing two of the style of pistol she is commonly seen with and looking off to one side. As is the case in certain [[Continuity|continuities]], she is listed as a member of [[Elita One (G1)|Elita One]]'s [[Female Autobots|resistance group]]. Arcee's tech specs give her the following classifications: STR 5.5, INT 8, SPD 8, END 5, RNK 6, CRG 9, FBL 6, SKL 10.

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===''Q-Transformers''===
[[File:QTransformers Gacha Arcee.jpg|thumb|Not included: two dogs.]]
*'''Arcee''' (2016)

:Available as part of the ''Q-Transformers'' [[w:gashapon|capsule toy]] lineup, this non-transforming figure of Arcee is based on her appearance in the [[Q-Transformers (cartoon)|''Q-Transformers'' cartoon]].
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===''EX Gōkin''===
*'''Arcee''' (TBA)
**''Accessories:'' Gun, alternate head, display stand

: A non-transforming Arcee action figure produced by [[Art Storm]] as part of their ''EX Gōkin Transformers Series'' line, featuring an alternate head with the red visor she briefly used in the movie. It was first revealed at the Japanese 2014 Transformers Expo alongside [[Elita One (G1)#EX Gōkin|Elita One]] but has not been shown again since Wonder Festival 2015, leaving its release uncertain.

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===''Playskool Friends''===
[[File:Playskool-Friends-TF-Arcee.jpg|upright=1.88|thumb]]
*'''Transformers Collector Pack''' (Canceled)

:Intended to be released as part of the 7-pack for the Playskool Friends lineup, this Arcee is a very adorable non-transforming figurine. She comes packed with Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Heatwave, Chase, Boulder and Blades.

:Given the inclusion of the four Rescue Bots, it was ''probably'' unclear if this Arcee is mean to represent her ''Generation 1'' counterpart or her ''[[Arcee (WFC)|Aligned]]'' counterpart.

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===''Transformers Trading Card Game''===
[[File:W1Arcee.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Arcee, Skilled Fighter''' (2018)
**'''Wave 1'''
**''Rarity: '''''RT'''
**''Card Number: '''''T01/T40'''
**''Stars: ''5
:'''Arcee, Skilled Fighter''' is one of forty double-sided character cards available in Wave 1 of the ''[[Transformers Trading Card Game]]''.

:The artwork on the card is reused from the ''[[Transformers Legends (mobile game)|Transformers Legends]]'' mobile card game, and draws inspiration from the [[Arcee (WFC)|version of the character]] seen in the ''[[Transformers: Prime (franchise)|Transformers: Prime]]'' cartoon.

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[[File:W3PrivateArcee.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Private Arcee, Special Ops-Warrior''' (2019)
**'''Wave 3: War for Cybertron: Siege I'''
**''Rarity: '''''CT'''
**''Card Number: '''''T12/T48'''
**''Stars: ''8

: Private Arcee, Special Ops-Warrior is one of forty-eight double-sided character cards available in Wave 3 of the ''[[Transformers Trading Card Game]]'', War for Cybertron: Siege I.

:The card uses reused line-art from the ''[[Transformers Legends (mobile game)|Transformers Legends]]'' mobile game, recolored seemingly to match the aesthetic of the ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]'' toyline's packaging art.
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===''ReAction''===
*'''Arcee''' (2021)
**''Accessories'': Pistol
[[File:ReAction_Arcee.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb]]

: Released in the fifth wave of [[Super7]]'s line of multi-property 3.75-inch "retro" action figures, ''[[ReAction]]'' Arcee is a non-converting 3 3/4-inch action figure based on her appearance in the original cartoon, with 5 points of articulation (swivel neck, shoulders, hips) and holes in her feet for use with some variety of stand.

: As with all releases in the ''ReAction'' toyline, Arcee comes packaged on a small cardback that emulates the nostalgic packaging style of [[Kenner]]'s ''[[Star Wars (franchise)|Star Wars]]'' action figures from the late 1970s to early '80s.

*'''Arcee (Pink & Orange)''' (2024)
**''Accessories'': Pistol

: This wave eight reissue of Arcee was colored to resemble her original unproduced G1 prototype figure shown at the very top of this page. Seriously!
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===Eaglemoss===
[[File:EaglemossChess Arcee.jpg|upright=0.66|thumb]]
* '''Transformers Gen-1 Chess Set''' (<s>2021</s>)
:In the planned [[Chess#Eaglemoss|Transformers Chess Set]] by [[Eaglemoss]], a relatively large and very well detailed statue of Arcee was slated to be one of the Pawn pieces on the Autobot side.

:A Kickstarter campaign to raise the necessary funds for this project was launched, but failed to meet its goal by September 24, 2021 and the whole thing was canceled.
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===''Furai Model''===
[[File:TF-Furai-Model-Arcee.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Arcee''' (2023)
**''Number'': 28
**''Accessories'': TBA

:Produced by Flame Toys, this Arcee is a new addition to the Furai Model line of plastic model kits. Using parts made of hard ABS plastic and some polycaps, She features a unique stylized design that consists of a human-like female body designed by Ban (ばん!).

:If one chooses, the kit can be panel-lined and touched-up with several panel-lining and paint markers (water/acrylic-based markers are recommended, as alcohol-based markers like ''Gundam Markers'' can potentially damage the ABS plastic). If one desires; the kit's pieces, aside from the translucent parts, can be fully coated with spray paints to recreate the finished sample seen in the stock photos.

:Like [[Windblade (G1)#Furai Model|Windblade]], the artwork of Arcee also generated minor controversy, mainly due to how the two shades of pink parts on her torso-to-waist are decoed to look like a very tiny bikini.

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===''Minimates''===
*'''Arcee''' (Series 3, 2022)
**''Accessories'': 2 pistols; alternate head; stand

:Part of the third wave of Transformers [[Minimates]] from [[Diamond Select Toys|Diamond Select]], this Arcee is a 2-inch-tall figurine featuring metallic paint, 12-14 points of articulation, and accessories and body parts interchangeable with other Minimates. Due to their small size, all 4 figures in each series are sold in the same blister card. Arcee includes an alternate head, this one displaying her long-distance visor from the animated film.
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===Jada Toys===
[[File:JadaNanoMetalfigsG1-18pack.jpg|upright=1.44|thumb]]
*'''Transformers Series 1 18-pack''' (4 cm Die Cast Figure Multipack, 2022)
:Released by [[Jada Toys]], ''Nano Metalfigs'' Arcee is an incredibly small die-cast figurine molded with her hands on her waist. She has a little base attached to her feet for balancing reasons.

:She comes in an impressive multipack with [[Jada Toys#Nano Metalfigs|seventeen other figurines]].

{{anchor|NanoMetalfigs2}}
*'''Transformers Series 3 18-pack''' (4 cm Die Cast Figure Multipack, 2023)
:''Nano Metalfigs'' Arcee was re-released with no noticeable changes in ''another'' impressive multipack with [[Jada Toys#Nano Metalfigs|seventeen other figurines]].

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===''Magic: The Gathering''===
[[File:MTG-Arcee.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Arcee, Sharpshooter / Arcee, Acrobatic Coupe''' (2022)
**''ID number:'' '''007/015'''
**''Set code:'' '''BOT'''
**''Color identity:'' '''Red/White'''
**''Casting cost:'' '''{1}{R}{W}''' (front), '''{R}{W}''' (back)
**''Artist:'' [[Andrew Griffith]]
:"Arcee, Sharpshooter" is part of the 2022 ''[[Magic: The Gathering]]'' ''[[mtg:Universes Beyond|Universes Beyond]]'' ''[[mtg:Transformers|Transformers]]'' card set, found in Set Booster and Collector Booster packs of ''Magic''<nowiki>'s</nowiki> ''[[mtg:The Brothers' War|The Brothers' War]]'' set. It can be reversed to become "Arcee, Acrobatic Coupe", representing Arcee in vehicle mode.
:Arcee is the only ''Universes Beyond Transformers'' card to not have a variant depicting the character's ''[[Transformers: Shattered Glass (franchise)|Shattered Glass]]'' counterpart.

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===''Transformers Character Card''===
[[File:Transformers Character Card Windblade and Arcee.jpg|upright=1|thumb]]
*'''Arcee & Windblade Set''' ([[March 19]], [[2024]])
**''ID number:'' '''83 & 84'''

:Released as part of the eleventh wave of the [[e-HOBBY]] exclusive ''[[Transformers Character Card]]'' series, this pair of holographic trading cards depict super-deformed art of Arcee and [[Windblade (G1)|Windblade]] along with [[bio|character profiles]] and [[Tech Spec|tech specs]].
::*''[[Source:Transformers Character Card#83|Translation of Arcee's Transformers Character Card]]''

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===''Pop!''===
*'''Arcee''' (2024)
**''Rarity:'' '''Legendary'''
**''ID number:'' '''265'''

:Released as part of the second wave of the ''Pop! Digital'' segment, [[Funko Pop!|Funko]]'s ''Pop!'' Arcee is a super deformed vinyl figure. Her design is based on her original cartoon appearance, making her one of the very few Generation 1 vinyls to not be based on an existing toy.

:This figure is limited to 2000 units and can only be acquired by collecting and redeeming digital tokens.
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===''Auldey''===
[[File:Auldey-TF-AAE-Arcee.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Arcee''' (Alpha Action Elite, 2024)}}</ul>
:*''Series:'' '''Defend Iacon!'''
:*''ID Number'': '''AAE-007'''
:*''Accessories:'' 4 pairs of hands, 3 blasters, 4 Energon Cubes

:Sold as part of [[Auldey]]'s "Alpha Action Elite (AAE)" series of blindboxes, this Arcee is a 4-inch non-transforming but highly articulated action figure. In addition to the extra pairs of hands, Arcee comes with ''three'' different types of blaster weapons, which include her signature pistol, and 4 additional Energon Cubes to meet up the blind box's price point.

:Arcee also comes with her trading card. As advertised in the box, the lineup had a 12/72 probability of getting her.
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==References==
{{Reflist}}

[[Category:Alternators Autobots]]
[[Category:BotCon exclusives]]
[[Category:Collaborative Autobots]]
[[Category:Combiner Wars Autobots]]
[[Category:Generations]]
[[Category:Kre-O Autobots]]
[[Category:Kreons]]
[[Category:Legends Autobots]]
[[Category:Masterpiece]]
[[Category:Missing Link]]
[[Category:MyClone]]
[[Category:Platinum Edition]]
[[Category:SDCC exclusives]]
[[Category:Studio Series Autobots]]
[[Category:Titans Return Autobots]]
[[Category:Transformers Character Card Autobots]]
[[Category:Universe Autobots]]
[[Category:War for Cybertron: Earthrise Autobots]]
[[Category:War for Cybertron: Kingdom Autobots]]

Missing Link

2025-03-03T03:43:42Z

Cmnghk: /* General retail */

[[File:Missing Link logo.png|500px|center]]

'''''Missing Link''''' (ミッシングリンク ''Misshingu Rinku''), occasionally styled '''''[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (toyline)|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers]]: Missing Link''''' (戦え! 超ロボット生命体トランスフォーマーミッシングリンク ''Tatakae! Chō Robotto Seimeitai Toransufōmā Misshingu Rinku''), is a [[2024]] [[reissue]]-adjacent [[TakaraTomy]] toyline that commemorates the 40th anniversary of the [[Transformers brand|''Transformers'' brand]] with 1:1 recreations of original Generation 1 toys re-engineered from the ground up with top-of-the-line contemporary articulation, paintwork, and accessories. The line also features all-new packaging illustrations from original Generation 1 artist [[Shin Ueda]].

==Toys==
===General retail===
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 1''' ([[2024]] [[February 24]])
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|C-01 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Missing Link|Convoy]]}}
{{Bp-a1|C-02 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Missing Link Anime|Convoy (Anime Edition)]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 2''' (2024 [[November 30]])
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|C-03 [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Missing Link|Bumble]]}}
{{Bp-a1|C-04 [[Cliffjumper (G1)/toys#Missing Link|Cliff]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 3''' ([[2025]] [[June 28]])
{{Bp-a1|C-05 [[Sunstreaker (G1)/toys#Missing Link|Sunstreaker]]}}
{{Bp-a1|C-06 [[Cordon (G1)#Missing Link|Cordon]]}}

|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 4''' ([[2025]])
{{Bp-a1|C-07 [[Arcee (G1)/toys#Missing Link|Arcee (prototype)]]}}
{{Bp-a1|C-08 [[Arcee (G1)/toys#Missing Link|Arcee]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|[[File:TF-Missing-Link-C-02-Convoy-Anime-Color.jpg|thumb|250px|C-02 Convoy (Anime Edition)]]
</ul>
|}

===Exclusives===
:'''40th Anniversary Transformers Expo 2024''' (2024 [[September 13]])
<ul class="iconlist">
:{{Bp-a1|C-01S [[Sentinel Prime (G1)#Missing Link|Sentinel Prime]]}}
</ul>
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==Notes==
*''Missing Link'''s [[List of Japanese ID numbers|ID number]] schema plays into the theme: the numbering system of the [[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (toyline)|original Japanese toyline]] restarted in its second year beginning with "C-50" (Cybertron #50) for [[Autobot]]s and "D-50" (Destron #50) for [[Decepticon]]s. This leaves C-01 to C-49 and D-01 to D-49 "missing," thus ''Missing Link'' starting with C-01.

==External links==
*[https://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/tf_missinglink/ ''Missing Link'' official website]

[[Category:Japanese toylines]]
[[Category:Generation 1 toylines]]
[[Category:Missing Link]]

The Transformers: MPG

2025-02-03T09:40:09Z

Cmnghk: /* Toys */

{{nav-mpg}}
'''''The Transformers: MPG''''' (トランスフォーマー MPG) is a spinoff line of ''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece]]'', with toys designated as MPG-##. The series's title is an abbreviation of "Masterpiece G", with the "G" standing for ''gattai'' (合体, "combine"), "giant" (巨大化), and "great" (グレート).<ref>[https://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/products/tf_mpg ''MPG'' hub on the TakaraTomy website]</ref>

Beginning in 2022, the line launched with a series of ''[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (franchise)#Transformers: The Headmasters|The Headmasters]]'' [[Trainbot]]s that combine to form [[Raiden#MPG|the first official ''Masterpiece'']] [[combiner]]. These figures feature an emphasis on vehicle mode accuracy, being produced in collaboration with [[TOMIX]], the {{w|Rail transport modelling|train department}} of TakaraTomy's {{w|scale model}} oriented subsidiary [[Tomytec]], and licensed by a bevy of railway manufacturers. Accordingly, the figures are mostly functional model trains at the HO scale,<ref name="FigureKing285">[https://www.soundwavesoblivion.com/techspecs/interviewkojinono2.html Figure King 285: Interview With MPG-01 Raiden Development Team – English Translation] at Soundwaves Oblivion</ref> which also puts them at the right [[scale]] for robot mode in terms of [[Show-accuracy|cartoon-accuracy]]. This was followed up with [[Transformers: Super-God Masterforce (franchise)|''Masterforce'']] headliner [[Ginrai (human)|Ginrai]] in 2024 and [[Godbomber#MPG|Godbomber]] in 2025, with the addition of redecos for [[Optimus Prime (SG)#MPG|Shattered Glass Optimus Prime]] and [[Jetfire (SG)#MPG|Jetfire]] based on the characters' previous ''Masterpiece'' molds.

With the end of ''Masterpiece'' in [[2024]], ''MPG'' will serve as TakaraTomy's singular toyline for such "high-end" product. Notably, the aesthetics of ''MPG'' figures (sans redecos from the ''Masterpiece'' line) feature a more intricate hybridization between the cartoon designs and their toy equivalents, making them closer to the earlier ''Masterpiece'' figures before cartoon-accuracy became the standard design philosophy for the line in the second half of the 2010s.

==Fiction==
''MPG'' has received a smattering of fiction in the Japanese market, thus far focused on the initial [[Trainbot]] project.

The [[Transformers Generations 2022|2022 edition]] of the [[Transformers Generations (series)|''Generations'']] series of Japanese guidebooks saw brand veteran (and ''MPG'' concept artist) [[Yuki Ohshima]] reprise his 2010s "[[Transformers: Generations (Japan)#Fiction|Train Wars]]" series of Trainbot-centric stories. The initial three ''MPG'' toys were advertised in [[The Train Wars: The Origin|a prequel]] elaborating on their "childhood" being constructed by [[Doctor Fujiyama the Famous Scientist|human scientists]] in [[Japan]] and their contentious relationship with their "big sister", the ninja android [[Nightbird (G1)|Nightbird]]. The [[Transformers Generations 2024|2024 edition]] followed up with [[The Train Wars: The Junction|another installment]] running parallel to the events of the [[Transformers: The Headmasters (cartoon)|''Headmasters'' cartoon]] characterizing the new ''MPG''-original Trainbots [[Ginou]] and [[Yamabuki]].

Also in [[2024]], the ''[[TV Magazine]]'' comic for young readers ''[[Transformers Go! Go!]]'' produced a devoted "event" titled ''[[Transformers Go! Go! Shushupopo!!|Shushupopo!!]]'' <ref>Roughly, ''Chugga Chugga Choo Choo!!''</ref> to commemorate the conclusion of ''MPG''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s Trainbot project. In this two-part special edition, author [[Haruka Oda]] introduced a whole new generation of children to the Trainbots, including some of the first characterization for individual members of the team in their entire 37-odd year history.

==Toys==
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2022'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MPG-01 [[Shouki#MPG|Trainbot Shouki]] ([[2022]]-[[June 25|06-25]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MPG-02 [[Getsuei#MPG|Trainbot Getsuei]] (2022-[[September 24|09-24]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2023'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MPG-03 [[Yukikaze (G1)#MPG|Trainbot Yukikaze]] ([[2023]]-[[February 25|02-25]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MPG-04 [[Suiken#MPG|Trainbot Suiken]] (2023-[[June 24|06-24]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MPG-05 [[Seizan#MPG|Trainbot Seizan]] (2023-[[September 30|09-30]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2024'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MPG-06 [[Kaen#MPG|Trainbot Kaen]] ([[2024]]-[[February 24|02-24]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MPG-06S [[Raiden#MPG|Trainbot Raiden]] (2024-02-24)}}
{{Bp-a1|MPG-07 [[Ginou#MPG|Trainbot Ginou]] (2024-[[September 28|09-28]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MPG-08 [[Yamabuki#MPG|Trainbot Yamabuki]] (2024-[[October 26|10-26]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MPG-09 [[Ginrai (human)#MPG|Super Ginrai]] (2024-[[December 28|12-28]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2025'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MPG-10 [[Lift-Ticket (Diaclone)#MPG|Lift-Ticket]] ([[2025]]-[[February 22|02-22]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MPG-11 [[DK-2 Guard#MPG|DK-2 Guard]] (2025-02-22)}}
{{Bp-sa|MPG-12 [[Optimus Prime (SG)#MPG|Shattered Glass Optimus Prime]] (2025-[[March 29|03-29]])}}
{{Bp-sa|MPG-13 [[Jetfire (SG)#MPG|Shattered Glass Jetfire]] (2025-03-29)}}
{{Bp-a1|MPG-14 [[Godbomber#MPG|Godbomber]] (2025-[[June 28|06-28]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MPG-14S [[Godbomber#MPG|God Ginrai]] (2025-[[June 28|06-28]])}}
{{Bp-m1|MPG-15 [[Rattrap (BW)/toys#MPG|Cybertron Rattle]] (2025-Sept)}}
{{Bp-a1|MPG-16 [[Optimus_Prime_(G1)/toys#MPG|Nucleon Quest Super Convoy]]}}
</ul>
|[[File:TF-Masterpiece-MPG-Raiden.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|[[Raiden#MPG|MPG-01 through MPG-08 Trainbot Raiden]]]]
|}

{{comingsoontoy|All 2025 figures}}
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==Design==
{|
|''Mold''||''Designer''||''Notes''
|-
|MPG-01
|[[Kōjin Ōno]] (TakaraTomy), [[Dai Ono]] ([[TOMIX]]), [[Yuki Ohshima]] (concept artist)
|As stated in the ''[[Transformers Generations 2021]]'' book
|-
|MPG-02
|Kōjin Ōno, Dai Ono, Yuki Ohshima
|As stated in the ''[[Transformers Generations 2022]]'' book (entire [[Trainbot#MPG|Trainbot project]])
|-
|MPG-03
|Kōjin Ōno, Dai Ono, Yuki Ohshima
|
|-
|MPG-04
|Kōjin Ōno, Dai Ono, Yuki Ohshima
|
|-
|MPG-05
|Kōjin Ōno, Dai Ono, Yuki Ohshima
|
|-
|MPG-06
|Kōjin Ōno, Dai Ono, Yuki Ohshima
|
|-
|MPG-06S
|Kōjin Ōno, Dai Ono, Yuki Ohshima
|
|-
|MPG-07
|Kōjin Ōno, Dai Ono, Yuki Ohshima
|
|-
|MPG-08
|Kōjin Ōno, Dai Ono, Yuki Ohshima
|-
|MPG-09
|Kōjin Ōno (TakaraTomy), Yuki Ohshima (concept artist)
|As stated in the ''[[Transformers Generations 2024]]'' book (entire [[Ginrai (human)#MPG|God Ginrai project]], also includes [[The Transformers: Masterpiece|''Masterpiece'']] [[Ginrai (human)#Masterpiece|MP-60 Ginrai]])
|-
|MPG-14
|Kōjin Ōno, Yuki Ohshima
|
|-
|MPG-14S
|Kōjin Ōno, Yuki Ohshima
|}

==Notes==
* [[Shouki#Masterpiece|MPG-01 Trainbot Shouki]] received an Excellence Award in the "High Target" (read: collector) Toy category at the 2022 Japan Toy Awards.<ref>[https://www.toys.or.jp/toyshow/awards.html The 2022 Japan Toy Awards] at the Tokyo Toy Show website.</ref>

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
* [https://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/tf_mpg/ ''MPG'' official website]

{{DEFAULTSORT:Mpg}}
[[Category:Generation 1 toylines]]
[[Category:Japanese toylines]]
[[Category:MPG| ]]

The Transformers: MPG

2025-01-10T03:38:56Z

Cmnghk: /* Toys */

{{nav-mpg}}
'''''The Transformers: MPG''''' (トランスフォーマー MPG) is a spinoff line of ''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece]]'', with toys designated as MPG-##. The series's title is an abbreviation of "Masterpiece G", with the "G" standing for ''gattai'' (合体, "combine"), "giant" (巨大化), and "great" (グレート).<ref>[https://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/products/tf_mpg ''MPG'' hub on the TakaraTomy website]</ref>

Beginning in 2022, the line launched with a series of ''[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (franchise)#Transformers: The Headmasters|The Headmasters]]'' [[Trainbot]]s that combine to form [[Raiden#MPG|the first official ''Masterpiece'']] [[combiner]]. These figures feature an emphasis on vehicle mode accuracy, being produced in collaboration with [[TOMIX]], the {{w|Rail transport modelling|train department}} of TakaraTomy's {{w|scale model}} oriented subsidiary [[Tomytec]], and licensed by a bevy of railway manufacturers. Accordingly, the figures are mostly functional model trains at the HO scale,<ref name="FigureKing285">[https://www.soundwavesoblivion.com/techspecs/interviewkojinono2.html Figure King 285: Interview With MPG-01 Raiden Development Team – English Translation] at Soundwaves Oblivion</ref> which also puts them at the right [[scale]] for robot mode in terms of [[Show-accuracy|cartoon-accuracy]]. This was followed up with [[Transformers: Super-God Masterforce (franchise)|''Masterforce'']] headliner [[Ginrai (human)|Ginrai]] in 2024 and [[Godbomber#MPG|Godbomber]] in 2025, with the addition of redecos for [[Optimus Prime (SG)#MPG|Shattered Glass Optimus Prime]] and [[Jetfire (SG)#MPG|Jetfire]] based on the characters' previous ''Masterpiece'' molds.

With the end of ''Masterpiece'' in [[2024]], ''MPG'' will serve as TakaraTomy's singular toyline for such "high-end" product. Notably, the aesthetics of ''MPG'' figures (sans redecos from the ''Masterpiece'' line) feature a more intricate hybridization between the cartoon designs and their toy equivalents, making them closer to the earlier ''Masterpiece'' figures before cartoon-accuracy became the standard design philosophy for the line in the second half of the 2010s.

==Fiction==
''MPG'' has received a smattering of fiction in the Japanese market, thus far focused on the initial [[Trainbot]] project.

The [[Transformers Generations 2022|2022 edition]] of the [[Transformers Generations (series)|''Generations'']] series of Japanese guidebooks saw brand veteran (and ''MPG'' concept artist) [[Yuki Ohshima]] reprise his 2010s "[[Transformers: Generations (Japan)#Fiction|Train Wars]]" series of Trainbot-centric stories. The initial three ''MPG'' toys were advertised in [[The Train Wars: The Origin|a prequel]] elaborating on their "childhood" being constructed by [[Doctor Fujiyama the Famous Scientist|human scientists]] in [[Japan]] and their contentious relationship with their "big sister", the ninja android [[Nightbird (G1)|Nightbird]]. The [[Transformers Generations 2024|2024 edition]] followed up with [[The Train Wars: The Junction|another installment]] running parallel to the events of the [[Transformers: The Headmasters (cartoon)|''Headmasters'' cartoon]] characterizing the new ''MPG''-original Trainbots [[Ginou]] and [[Yamabuki]].

Also in [[2024]], the ''[[TV Magazine]]'' comic for young readers ''[[Transformers Go! Go!]]'' produced a devoted "event" titled ''[[Transformers Go! Go! Shushupopo!!|Shushupopo!!]]'' <ref>Roughly, ''Chugga Chugga Choo Choo!!''</ref> to commemorate the conclusion of ''MPG''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s Trainbot project. In this two-part special edition, author [[Haruka Oda]] introduced a whole new generation of children to the Trainbots, including some of the first characterization for individual members of the team in their entire 37-odd year history.

==Toys==
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2022'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MPG-01 [[Shouki#MPG|Trainbot Shouki]] ([[2022]]-[[June 25|06-25]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MPG-02 [[Getsuei#MPG|Trainbot Getsuei]] (2022-[[September 24|09-24]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2023'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MPG-03 [[Yukikaze (G1)#MPG|Trainbot Yukikaze]] ([[2023]]-[[February 25|02-25]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MPG-04 [[Suiken#MPG|Trainbot Suiken]] (2023-[[June 24|06-24]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MPG-05 [[Seizan#MPG|Trainbot Seizan]] (2023-[[September 30|09-30]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2024'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MPG-06 [[Kaen#MPG|Trainbot Kaen]] ([[2024]]-[[February 24|02-24]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MPG-06S [[Raiden#MPG|Trainbot Raiden]] (2024-02-24)}}
{{Bp-a1|MPG-07 [[Ginou#MPG|Trainbot Ginou]] (2024-[[September 28|09-28]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MPG-08 [[Yamabuki#MPG|Trainbot Yamabuki]] (2024-[[October 26|10-26]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MPG-09 [[Ginrai (human)#MPG|Super Ginrai]] (2024-[[December 28|12-28]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2025'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MPG-10 [[Lift-Ticket (Diaclone)#MPG|Lift-Ticket]] ([[2025]]-[[February 22|02-22]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MPG-11 [[DK-2 Guard#MPG|DK-2 Guard]] (2025-02-22)}}
{{Bp-sa|MPG-12 [[Optimus Prime (SG)#MPG|Shattered Glass Optimus Prime]] (2025-[[March 29|03-29]])}}
{{Bp-sa|MPG-13 [[Jetfire (SG)#MPG|Shattered Glass Jetfire]] (2025-03-29)}}
{{Bp-a1|MPG-14 [[Godbomber#MPG|Godbomber]] (2025-[[June 28|06-28]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MPG-14S [[Godbomber#MPG|God Ginrai]] (2025-[[June 28|06-28]])}}
{{Bp-m1|MPG-15 Rattrap (2025-Sept)}}
</ul>
|[[File:TF-Masterpiece-MPG-Raiden.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|[[Raiden#MPG|MPG-01 through MPG-08 Trainbot Raiden]]]]
|}

{{comingsoontoy|All 2025 figures}}
{{--}}

==Design==
{|
|''Mold''||''Designer''||''Notes''
|-
|MPG-01
|[[Kōjin Ōno]] (TakaraTomy), [[Dai Ono]] ([[TOMIX]]), [[Yuki Ohshima]] (concept artist)
|As stated in the ''[[Transformers Generations 2021]]'' book
|-
|MPG-02
|Kōjin Ōno, Dai Ono, Yuki Ohshima
|As stated in the ''[[Transformers Generations 2022]]'' book (entire [[Trainbot#MPG|Trainbot project]])
|-
|MPG-03
|Kōjin Ōno, Dai Ono, Yuki Ohshima
|
|-
|MPG-04
|Kōjin Ōno, Dai Ono, Yuki Ohshima
|
|-
|MPG-05
|Kōjin Ōno, Dai Ono, Yuki Ohshima
|
|-
|MPG-06
|Kōjin Ōno, Dai Ono, Yuki Ohshima
|
|-
|MPG-06S
|Kōjin Ōno, Dai Ono, Yuki Ohshima
|
|-
|MPG-07
|Kōjin Ōno, Dai Ono, Yuki Ohshima
|
|-
|MPG-08
|Kōjin Ōno, Dai Ono, Yuki Ohshima
|-
|MPG-09
|Kōjin Ōno (TakaraTomy), Yuki Ohshima (concept artist)
|As stated in the ''[[Transformers Generations 2024]]'' book (entire [[Ginrai (human)#MPG|God Ginrai project]], also includes [[The Transformers: Masterpiece|''Masterpiece'']] [[Ginrai (human)#Masterpiece|MP-60 Ginrai]])
|-
|MPG-14
|Kōjin Ōno, Yuki Ohshima
|
|-
|MPG-14S
|Kōjin Ōno, Yuki Ohshima
|}

==Notes==
* [[Shouki#Masterpiece|MPG-01 Trainbot Shouki]] received an Excellence Award in the "High Target" (read: collector) Toy category at the 2022 Japan Toy Awards.<ref>[https://www.toys.or.jp/toyshow/awards.html The 2022 Japan Toy Awards] at the Tokyo Toy Show website.</ref>

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
* [https://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/tf_mpg/ ''MPG'' official website]

{{DEFAULTSORT:Mpg}}
[[Category:Generation 1 toylines]]
[[Category:Japanese toylines]]
[[Category:MPG| ]]

Missing Link

2024-11-29T02:17:05Z

Cmnghk: /* General retail */

[[File:Missing Link logo.png|500px|center]]

'''''Missing Link''''' (ミッシングリンク ''Misshingu Rinku''), occasionally styled '''''[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (toyline)|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers]]: Missing Link''''' (戦え! 超ロボット生命体トランスフォーマーミッシングリンク ''Tatakae! Chō Robotto Seimeitai Toransufōmā Misshingu Rinku''), is a [[2024]] [[reissue]]-adjacent [[TakaraTomy]] toyline that commemorates the 40th anniversary of the [[Transformers brand|''Transformers'' brand]] with 1:1 recreations of original Generation 1 toys re-engineered from the ground up with top-of-the-line contemporary articulation, paintwork, and accessories. The line also features all-new packaging illustrations from original Generation 1 artist [[Shin Ueda]].

==Toys==
===General retail===
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 1''' ([[2024]] [[February 24]])
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|C-01 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Missing Link|Convoy]]}}
{{Bp-a1|C-02 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Missing Link Anime|Convoy (Anime Edition)]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 2''' (2024 [[November 30]])
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|C-03 [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Missing Link|Bumble]]}}
{{Bp-a1|C-04 [[Cliffjumper (G1)/toys#Missing Link|Cliff]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 3'''(2025)
{{Bp-a1|C-05 [[Sunstreaker (G1)/toys#Missing Link|Sunstreaker]]}}
{{Bp-a1|C-06 [[Sunstreaker (G1)/toys#Missing Link|Cordon]]}}

|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Future waves'''
{{Bp-a1|C-?? [[Arcee (G1)/toys#Missing Link|Arcee]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|[[File:TF-Missing-Link-C-02-Convoy-Anime-Color.jpg|thumb|250px|C-02 Convoy (Anime Edition)]]
</ul>
|}

===Exclusives===
:'''40th Anniversary Transformers Expo 2024''' (2024 [[September 13]])
<ul class="iconlist">
:{{Bp-a1|C-01S [[Sentinel Prime (G1)#Missing Link|Sentinel Prime]]}}
</ul>
{{--}}

==Notes==
*''Missing Link'''s [[List of Japanese ID numbers|ID number]] schema plays into the theme: the numbering system of the [[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (toyline)|original Japanese toyline]] restarted in its second year beginning with "C-50" (Cybertron #50) for [[Autobot]]s and "D-50" (Destron #50) for [[Decepticon]]s. This leaves C-01 to C-49 and D-01 to D-49 "missing," thus ''Missing Link'' starting with C-01.

==External links==
*[https://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/tf_missinglink/ ''Missing Link'' official website]

[[Category:Japanese toylines]]
[[Category:Generation 1 toylines]]

Missing Link

2024-10-29T03:22:04Z

Cmnghk:

[[File:Missing Link logo.png|500px|center]]

'''''Missing Link''''' (ミッシングリンク ''Misshingu Rinku''), occasionally styled '''''[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (toyline)|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers]]: Missing Link''''' (戦え! 超ロボット生命体トランスフォーマーミッシングリンク ''Tatakae! Chō Robotto Seimeitai Toransufōmā Misshingu Rinku''), is a [[2024]] [[reissue]]-adjacent [[TakaraTomy]] toyline that commemorates the 40th anniversary of the [[Transformers brand|''Transformers'' brand]] with 1:1 recreations of original Generation 1 toys re-engineered from the ground up with top-of-the-line contemporary articulation, paintwork, and accessories. The line also features all-new packaging illustrations from original Generation 1 artist [[Shin Ueda]].

==Toys==
===General retail===
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 1''' ([[2024]] [[February 24]])
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|C-01 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Missing Link|Convoy]]}}
{{Bp-a1|C-02 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Missing Link Anime|Convoy (Anime Edition)]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 2''' (2024 [[November 30]])
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|C-03 [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Missing Link|Bumble]]}}
{{Bp-a1|C-04 [[Cliffjumper (G1)/toys#Missing Link|Cliff]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Future waves'''
{{Bp-a1|C-05 [[Sunstreaker (G1)/toys#Missing Link|Sunstreaker]]}}
{{Bp-a1|C-?? [[Arcee (G1)/toys#Missing Link|Arcee]]}}

|
|width="20%" valign="top"|
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|[[File:TF-Missing-Link-C-02-Convoy-Anime-Color.jpg|thumb|250px|C-02 Convoy (Anime Edition)]]
</ul>
|}

===Exclusives===
:'''40th Anniversary Transformers Expo 2024''' (2024 [[September 13]])
<ul class="iconlist">
:{{Bp-a1|C-01S [[Sentinel Prime (G1)#Missing Link|Sentinel Prime]]}}
</ul>
{{--}}

==Notes==
*''Missing Link'''s [[List of Japanese ID numbers|ID number]] schema plays into the theme: the numbering system of the [[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (toyline)|original Japanese toyline]] restarted in its second year beginning with "C-50" (Cybertron #50) for [[Autobot]]s and "D-50" (Destron #50) for [[Decepticon]]s. This leaves C-01 to C-49 and D-01 to D-49 "missing," thus ''Missing Link'' starting with C-01.

==External links==
*[https://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/tf_missinglink/ ''Missing Link'' official website]

[[Category:Japanese toylines]]
[[Category:Generation 1 toylines]]

The Transformers: MPG

2024-09-06T09:12:12Z

Cmnghk: /* Toys */

{{nav-mpg}}
'''''The Transformers: MPG''''' (トランスフォーマー MPG) is a spinoff line of ''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece]]'', with toys designated as MPG-##. The series's title is an abbreviation of "Masterpiece G", with the "G" standing for ''gattai'' (合体, "combine"), "giant" (巨大化), and "great" (グレート).<ref>[https://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/products/tf_mpg ''MPG'' hub on the TakaraTomy website]</ref>

The line launched with a series of ''[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (franchise)#Transformers: The Headmasters|The Headmasters]]'' [[Trainbot]]s that combine to form [[Raiden#MPG|the first official ''Masterpiece'']] [[combiner]]. These figures feature an emphasis on vehicle mode accuracy, being produced in collaboration with [[TOMIX]], the {{w|Rail transport modelling|train department}} of TakaraTomy's {{w|scale model}} oriented subsidiary [[Tomytec]], and licensed by a bevy of railway manufacturers. Accordingly, the figures are mostly functional model trains at the HO scale,<ref name="FigureKing285">[https://www.soundwavesoblivion.com/techspecs/interviewkojinono2.html Figure King 285: Interview With MPG-01 Raiden Development Team – English Translation] at Soundwaves Oblivion</ref> which also puts them at the right [[scale]] for robot mode in terms of [[Show-accuracy|cartoon-accuracy]]. With its ninth release, the line pivoted toward aforementioned show-accuracy with a cartoon-focused interpretation of [[Transformers: Super-God Masterforce (franchise)|''Masterforce'']] headliner [[Ginrai (human)|Ginrai]]. With the end of ''Masterpiece'' in [[2024]], ''MPG'' will serve as the singular toyline for such "high-end" product.

==Fiction==
''MPG'' has received a smattering of fiction in the Japanese market, thus far focused on the initial [[Trainbot]] project.

The [[Transformers Generations 2022|2022 edition]] of the [[Transformers Generations (series)|''Generations'']] series of Japanese guidebooks saw brand veteran (and ''MPG'' concept artist) [[Yuki Ohshima]] reprise his 2010s "[[Transformers: Generations (Japan)#Fiction|Train Wars]]" series of Trainbot-centric stories. The initial three ''MPG'' toys were advertised in [[The Train Wars: The Origin|a prequel]] elaborating on their "childhood" being constructed by [[Doctor Fujiyama the Famous Scientist|human scientists]] in [[Japan]] and their contentious relationship with their "big sister", the ninja android [[Nightbird (G1)|Nightbird]].

In [[2024]], the ''[[TV Magazine]]'' comic for young readers ''[[Transformers Go! Go!]]'' produced a devoted "event" titled ''[[Transformers Go! Go! Shushupopo!!|Shushupopo!!]]'' <ref>Roughly, ''Chugga Chugga Choo Choo!!''</ref> to commemorate the conclusion of ''MPG''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s Trainbot project. In this mult-part special edition, author [[Haruka Oda]] introduced a whole new generation of children to the Trainbots, including some of the first characterization for individual members of the team in their entire 37-odd year history.

==Toys==
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2022'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MPG-01 [[Shouki#MPG|Trainbot Shouki]] ([[2022]]-[[June 25|06-25]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MPG-02 [[Getsuei#MPG|Trainbot Getsuei]] (2022-[[September 24|09-24]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2023'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MPG-03 [[Yukikaze (G1)#MPG|Trainbot Yukikaze]] ([[2023]]-[[February 25|02-25]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MPG-04 [[Suiken#MPG|Trainbot Suiken]] (2023-[[June 24|06-24]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MPG-05 [[Seizan#MPG|Trainbot Seizan]] (2023-[[September 30|09-30]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2024'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MPG-06 [[Kaen#MPG|Trainbot Kaen]] ([[2024]]-[[February 24|02-24]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MPG-06S [[Raiden#MPG|Trainbot Raiden]] (2024-02-24)}}
{{Bp-a1|MPG-07 [[Ginou#MPG|Trainbot Ginou]] (2024-[[September 28|09-28]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MPG-08 [[Yamabuki#MPG|Trainbot Yamabuki]] (2024-[[October 26|10-26]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MPG-09 [[Ginrai (human)#MPG|Super Ginrai]] (2024-[[December 28|12-28]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2025'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MPG-10 [[Lift-Ticket (Diaclone)#MPG|Lift-Ticket]] ([[2025]]-[[February 22|02-22]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MPG-11 [[DK-2 Guard#MPG|DK-2 Guard]] (2025-02-22)}}
{{Bp-sa|MPG-12 [[Optimus Prime (SG)#MPG|Shattered Glass Optimus Prime]] (2025-[[March 29|03-29]])}}
{{Bp-sa|MPG-13 [[Jetfire (SG)#MPG|Shattered Glass Jetfire]] (2025-03-29)}}
{{Bp-a1|MPG-14 [[Godbomber#MPG|Godbomber]] (2025-[[June 28|06-28]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MPG-14S [[GodGinrai#MPG|GodGinrai]] (2025-[[June 28|06-28]])}}
</ul>
|[[File:TF-Masterpiece-MPG-Raiden.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|[[Raiden#MPG|MPG-01 through MPG-08 Trainbot Raiden]]]]
|}

==Design==
{|
|''Mold''||''Designer''||''Notes''
|-
|MPG-01
|[[Kōjin Ōno]] (TakaraTomy), [[Dai Ono]] ([[TOMIX]]), [[Yuki Ohshima]] (concept artist)
|As stated in the ''[[Transformers Generations 2021]]'' book
|-
|MPG-02
|Kōjin Ōno, Dai Ono, Yuki Ohshima
|As stated in the ''[[Transformers Generations 2022]]'' book (entire [[Trainbot#MPG|Trainbot project]])
|-
|MPG-03
|Kōjin Ōno, Dai Ono, Yuki Ohshima
|
|-
|MPG-04
|Kōjin Ōno, Dai Ono, Yuki Ohshima
|
|-
|MPG-05
|Kōjin Ōno, Dai Ono, Yuki Ohshima
|
|-
|MPG-06
|Kōjin Ōno, Dai Ono, Yuki Ohshima
|}

==Notes==
* [[Shouki#Masterpiece|MPG-01 Trainbot Shouki]] received an Excellence Award in the "High Target" (read: collector) Toy category at the 2022 Japan Toy Awards.<ref>[https://www.toys.or.jp/toyshow/awards.html The 2022 Japan Toy Awards] at the Tokyo Toy Show website.</ref>

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
* [https://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/tf_mpg/ ''MPG'' official website]

{{DEFAULTSORT:Mpg}}
[[Category:Generation 1 toylines]]
[[Category:Japanese toylines]]
[[Category:MPG| ]]

The Transformers: Masterpiece

2024-04-23T03:41:35Z

Cmnghk: /* Standard Masterpiece line */

{{nav-mp}}

'''''The Transformers: Masterpiece''''' (トランスフォーマーマスターピース, ''Toransufōmā Masutāpīsu'', also '''''The Transformers: Master Piece''''')<ref>MP-01 Convoy's box featured an early English logo that put a space in between "master" and "piece". From MP-2 Ultra Magnus-onwards, the logo was changed to "Masterpiece" with no space.</ref> is a toyline of collector-focused toys that are primarily based upon characters from the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|original ''The Transformers'' cartoon]], but manufactured with today's advanced engineering techniques. As a line aimed towards collectors, ''Masterpiece'' Transformers tend to be very expensive, with larger and more complex [[Transformation (toys)|conversion]] schemes to achieve closer accuracy and greater articulation than toys aimed at children.

Though the ''Masterpiece'' line is largely developed by [[TakaraTomy|Takara/TakaraTomy]] with the [[Japan]]ese market in mind, the line is also distributed by [[Hasbro]] in Asian markets outside Japan, and in [[Australia]] as [[Target]] and [[Toys"R"Us]] [[exclusive]]s. Hasbro has also [[redeco]]ed/[[retool]]ed molds from this line for release in their own markets under various toy lines, and almost always as store exclusives. These Hasbro versions originally saw release as [[Walmart]] exclusives until 2009, when they were succeeded by Toys"R"Us. From 2013 onwards, Hasbro released its versions as a single cohesive line (instead of as part of other, contemporary lines), with a numbering system similar to the one used by TakaraTomy. However, by 2015, the figures were again [[co-branding|co-branded]] as part of the ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' line, while still continuing their numbering system. Beginning with TakaraTomy's MP-43 (as well as the MP-17+, MP-18+ and MP-20+ versions released around the same time), Hasbro officially distributed all-new figures as imports available from various online retailers and specialty stores. The Hasbro versions differ ever-so-slightly from the Japanese-distributed TakaraTomy versions by the addition of a [[tampograph]]ed Hasbro product code number on the figure itself, and the use of an additional black outer sleeve for the packaging that prominently features the [[List of Japanese ID numbers|Japanese ID number]], but not any actual ''name'' for the figure.

The line ended in [[2024]], with collector toy focus shifting to ''[[The Transformers: MPG]]''.

==Scale and rate of releases==
===Timeline===
The ''Masterpiece'' line started at a slow pace in [[2003]], with new molds being released every two years or so, and with [[redeco]]s/[[retool]]s being released in-between. The figures that were released back then were exclusive of the larger main characters, and [[scale]] wasn't very consistent due to price constraints and their large size, with the results being that figures of certain huge characters (such as Grimlock) were too short compared to other characters they were meant to tower over (such as Convoy).

With the release of a new tooling of Convoy in [[2011]], the line was rebooted, featuring a smaller, more consistent scale based on MP-09 Rodimus Convoy, and a ''significant'' increase in releases per year. Rather notably, ''Masterpieces'' of the smaller characters were introduced.

Starting in [[2016]], ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (franchise)|Beast Wars]]'' characters were added to the line, and the series began a shift towards even more extreme cartoon-accuracy.

[[2021]] saw the beginning of a swing in the other direction towards an [[Transformers: Alternators|''Alternators'']]-style focus on licensed vehicle mode accuracy and, subsequently, vehicle mode scale, beginning with simultaneous release of MP-53 Skids and MP-54 Reboost, marketed almost entirely on the back of their popular Honda City vehicle modes.

In [[2022]] the trend kicked into high gear as TakaraTomy launched the ''MPG'' line with the [[Trainbot]]s, in a big swing for Japan's massive model train market. The figures are made to the model train "HO scale,"<ref name="FigureKing285">[https://www.soundwavesoblivion.com/techspecs/interviewkojinono2.html Figure King 285: Interview With MPG-01 Raiden Development Team – English Translation] at Soundwaves Oblivion</ref> which—whether or not intentional—also makes their individual [[robot mode]]s fit the same cartoon-based scale as the current mainline ''Masterpiece'' Transformers, having the individual components stand ''slightly'' taller than the standard [[Autobot Cars]], but makes Raiden and the individual train modes undersized by comparison.

Back on the cartoon-based side of things, 2022 also saw the announcement of MP-57 Skyfire, who, in a truly awe-inspiring display of [[Size changing|mass-shifting]] reproduction, features a series of Autobot miniatures for vehicle mode to accommodate his use as a transport in the cartoon.

===Definition===
From the 2011 "reboot" era of the ''Masterpiece'' line to present, the focus of making everything to "scale" with each other mostly refers to [[robot mode]] scale, as there are a few size discrepancies between the vehicle modes of the individual figures. To counter this, some figures include their own miniatures to represent an accurate vehicle mode scale, such as the aforementioned Skyfire figure, which features miniatures of Convoy, Meister and Wheeljack, to create the illusion that he has mass-shifted between his two forms. Another example is the Autobot Car, Hound. Hound transforms into a Willys Jeep, which is a much smaller vehicle compared to the other Autobot Cars, yet his robot mode is the same height as them. The line-wide, universally-scaled Spike Witwicky figurines included with MP-10 Convoy and MP-44 Convoy are an accurate size for Hound in robot mode, but too small for his vehicle mode specifically, even if they scale fairly well with the other Autobot Cars' altmodes, so a larger Spike figure was released with Hound, made to specifically sit in his seats in jeep mode, to reenact scenes from "[[More than Meets the Eye, Part 1]]", [[More than Meets the Eye, Part 2|Part 2]]" and "[[More than Meets the Eye, Part 3|Part 3]]". The other line-wide, universally-scaled figurines can also be sat inside ''MPG'' Shouki, as a reference to the original ''[[Diaclone]]'' toy and the [[Diaclone (faction)|Diaclone]] pilots, even though the figurines are grossly out of scale with the train mode itself.

The ''Beast Wars'' figures, on the other hand, are made to their own unique scale when compared to the G1 character releases, as is obvious, when comparing G1 Convoy with ''Beast Wars'' Convoy, since the [[Maximal]]s and [[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]]s are meant to be ''wayyyy'' smaller than the other characters in the line. Uniquely, all of the ''Beast Wars'' characters to date are also scaled accurately in [[beast mode]], as well as robot mode (at least based in a cartoon context).

MP-24 Star Saber is an outlier when it comes to scale, as an accurate cartoon scale for the character would make him roughly the size of a mainline Titan Class figure, just due to the [[Japanese Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Japanese sequel cartoons]] making every character after the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|original cartoon]] more and more giant (''seriously'', Convoy is only listed in cartoon production scale as 6 meters tall, while Star Saber is listed at 22 meters tall!). TakaraTomy knew this when making Star Saber, and elected to make more of a generic scale that fits better with the ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' toys of the time. Ironically, ''Masterpiece'' Star Saber is better scaled with your ''[[War for Cybertron Trilogy (franchise)|War for Cybertron Trilogy]]''-era toys than the [[Star Saber (G1)#Legacy|HasLab ''Legacy'' Star Saber]] is.

==Fiction==
'''''The Transformers: Masterpiece''''' toyline has received some light fictional support throughout its extensive run, thus far largely within the [[Japanese Generation 1 cartoon continuity]].

===Comics===
[[File:MP1BCybertronCommanderCover01.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1]]
''Masterpiece'' received [[e-HOBBY]] comics between [[2010]]-[[2011]] to provide fictional justification for their various exclusive redecoes, as well as a smattering of higher concept comics told sporadically through the ''[[Transformers Generations (series)|Transformers Generations]]'' book series beginning in [[2014]] and continuing to this day.
====e-HOBBY ====
*"[[MP-1B Cybertron Commander / Convoy Black Ver.]]"
*"[[MP-3G Destron Air Commander / Starscream Ghost Ver.]]"
*"[[Destron Doppelgänger Black Rodimus Convoy]]"

====''Generations'' book series====
*"[[Controverse]]"
*"[[Reborn]]"
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*"[[Rodimus Wars]]"
}}
Perhaps most notably, ''Masterpiece'' inherited [[Yuki Ohshima]]'s series of comics colloquially known as the "Wars" series from TakaraTomy's short-lived [[2012]] [[Transformers: Generations (Japan)|''Generations'']] toyline (not to be confused with the [[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|modern super-brand]]) beginning in [[2015]] with "[[Rodimus Wars]]," a ''[[The Transformers: The Movie|Transformers: The Movie]]'' prequel advertising the then-upcoming MP-28 [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#MP28|Hot Rodimus]] and MP-29 [[Shockwave (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Laserwave]]. As of this writing, the series has moved on to an ongoing distant prequel to the primary arc of the series' ''Generations'' incarnation, "[[Train Wars]]," to advertise the ''MPG'' [[Trainbot#MPG|Trainbot]]s.

====IDW Publishing====
''Masterpiece'' briefly rode the coattails of Hasbro's [[Transformers Collaborative|''Collaborative'']] crossover brand into mass market comic books in [[2019]] with MP-10G [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#CollabGB|Optimus Prime Ecto-35 Edition]]'s prominent appearance in the ''[[Transformers/Ghostbusters]]'' comic, albeit very much playing second fiddle to ''Collaborative''{{'}}s original character for the ''Ghostbusters x Transformers'' subline, [[Ectotron]].

====''End of G1 Universe''====
{{main|The Transformers: End of G1 Universe}}
[[2022]] saw the surprise announcement from TakaraTomy of a devoted webcomic for ''Masterpiece'', named "[[The Transformers: End of G1 Universe|''End of G1 Universe'']]" and published directly on the ''Masterpiece'' website, beginning with MP-48+ [[Dark Amber Leo Prime#Toys|Dark Amber Leo Prime]]. The next installment in brand veteran [[Hayato Sakamoto]]'s series of pack-in comic epics following the finale of the [[Generations Selects Special Comic|comic]] for TakaraTomy's arm of the [[Generations Selects (franchise)|''Generations Selects'']] franchise the previous year, the series sets the ostentatious goal of ''concluding'' the behemoth [[Japanese Generation 1 cartoon continuity]].
{{--}}

===Prose===
[[File:Transformers Mode Eva ch 1.jpg|thumb|upright=1.6]]
====Pack-in plotlines====
Beginning around [[2015]] with the [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#MP18B|blue variant]] of ''Masterpiece'' [[Bluestreak (G1)|Bluestreak]], TakaraTomy began to build out the bios printed in the instructions of its original decoes into full-on recurring prose plotlines penned by all-around brand renaissance man and ''[[The Transformers: Collector's Edition|Collector's Edition]]'' veteran [[Hirofumi Ichikawa]]<ref>{{citesocial|quote=Not all, but yes. I wrote most of Diaclone/Microchange repaints bios, except MP Tigertrack/Clamp Down/Bluestreak/Enemy & other cassettes (though I did original e-Hobby and Encore).|link=https://twitter.com/Hirovmi/status/1604695336206815233|site=Twitter|name=Hirofumi Ichikawa|year=2022|month=12|day=18}}</ref> that continue to this day. Known participating releases include:

{{collist|3|
*MP-18B [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#MP18B|Bluestreak]]
*MP-23 [[Exhaust#Masterpiece|Exhaust]]
*MP-25L [[Loudpedal#Masterpiece|Loudpedal]]
*MP-26 [[Road Rage (G1)#Masterpiece|Road Rage]]
*MP-31 [[Delta Magnus#Masterpiece|Delta Magnus]]
*MP-42 [[Cordon (G1)#Masterpiece|Cordon]]
*MP-39+ [[Spin-Out (G1)#Masterpiece|Spinout]]
*MP-54 [[Reboost#Masterpiece|Reboost]]
*MP-53+ [[Crosscut (G1)#Masterpiece|Senatorcrosscut]] {{sic}}
*MP-53+B [[Burn Out (Diaclone)#Masterpiece|Dia Burnout]]
*MP-56+ [[Riggorus#Masterpiee|Riggorus]]
}}

Separate vignettes are occasionally included to supplement the bios:
*"[[Story of Black Convoy]]"
*"[[Noise & Smoke]]"

====''Transformers × Evangelion''====
{{main|Transformers × Evangelion}}
This tiny crossover franchise with the wildly popular ''{{w|Neon Genesis Evangelion}}'' brand received a short blog feature on the TakaraTomy website.

{{--}}

==Toys==
===Takara/TakaraTomy===
====Standard ''Masterpiece'' line====
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2003'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-1 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Convoy]] ([[2003]]-[[December 11|12-11]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2005'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-2 [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Ultra Magnus]] ([[2005]]-[[March 24|03-24]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2006'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-3 [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Starscream]] ([[2006]]-[[September 28|09-28]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-4 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP4|Convoy Perfect Edition]] (2006-09-28/[[2009]]-[[October 1|10-01]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2007'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-5 [[Megatron (G1)/toys#MP5|Megatron]] ([[2007]]-[[March 29|03-29]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-6 [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Skywarp]] ([[2007]]-[[September 1|09-01]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=4|[[File:TF-Masterpiece-MP-1-Convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.33|MP-1 Convoy, the OG ''Masterpiece'' figure]][[File:MP24-StarSaber.jpg|thumb|upright=1.33|MP-24 Star Saber]][[File:Masterpiece-MP-43-Megatron-(Beast-Wars).jpg|thumb|upright=1.33|MP-43 Megatron]][[File:TF-Masterpiece-MP-52-Starscream.jpg|thumb|upright=1.33|MP-52 Starscream]]
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2008'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-7 [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Thundercracker]] ([[2008]]-[[November 20|11-20]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2009'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-8 [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Grimlock]] (2009-[[March 26|03-26]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2011'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-9 [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Rodimus Convoy]] ([[2011]]-[[January 29|01-29]]/2011-[[September 24|09-24]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-10 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP10|Convoy]] (2011-09-24)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2012'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-11 [[Starscream (G1)/toys#MP11|Starscream]] ([[2012]]-[[March 31|03-31]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-12 [[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Lambor]] (2012-[[October 27|10-27]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-14 [[Red Alert (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Alert]] (2012-[[December 15|12-15]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=3|
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2013'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-13 [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Soundwave]] (with [[Laserbeak (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Condor]]) ([[2013]]-[[January 26|01-26]]/2013-[[September 28|09-28]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-15 [[Rumble (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Rumble]] & [[Ravage (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Jaguar]] (2013-[[February 23|02-23]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-16 [[Frenzy (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Frenzy]] & [[Buzzsaw (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Buzzsaw]] (2013-[[March 23|03-23]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-17 [[Prowl (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Prowl]] (2013-09-28)}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-18 [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#Masterpiece 2|Streak]] (2013-[[October 26|10-16]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-19 [[Smokescreen (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Smokescreen]] (2013-[[December 14|12-14]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2014'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-20 [[Wheeljack (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Wheeljack]] ([[2014]]-[[September 20|09-20]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-21 [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Masterpiece 2|Bumble]] (with [[Daniel Witwicky (G1)#Masterpiece|Daniel Witwicky]]) (2014-[[November 29|11-29]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-22 [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#MP22|Ultra Magnus]] (2014-[[December 27|12-27]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2015'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-23 [[Exhaust#Masterpiece|Exhaust]] ([[2015]]-[[March 21|03-21]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-24 [[Star Saber (G1)#Masterpiece|Star Saber]] (2015-03-21)}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-25 [[Tracks (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Tracks]] (2015-[[November 7|11-07]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-26 [[Road Rage (G1)#Masterpiece|Road Rage]] (2015-[[December 26|12-26]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2016'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-27 [[Ironhide (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Ironhide]] ([[2016]]-[[January 30|01-30]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-28 [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#MP28|Hot Rodimus]] (2016-[[February 27|02-27]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-29 [[Shockwave (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Destron Laserwave]] (2016-[[March 26|03-26]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-30 [[Ratchet (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Ratchet]] (2016-[[April 23|04-23]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-31 [[Delta Magnus#Masterpiece|Delta Magnus]] (2016-[[August 27|08-27]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-14+ [[Red Alert (G1)/toys#MP14Plus|Alert Anime Color Edition]] (2016-[[September 24|09-24]])}}
{{Bp-m1|MP-32 [[Optimus Primal (BW)/toys#Masterpiece|Convoy (Beast Wars)]] (2016-[[October 29|10-29]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-33 [[Inferno (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Inferno]] (2016-[[November 26|11-26]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=3|
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2017'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-m1|MP-34 [[Cheetor (BW)/toys#Masterpiece|Cheetus (Beast Wars)]] ([[2017]]-[[February 25|02-25]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-35 [[Grapple (G1)#Masterpiece|Grapple]] (2017-02-25)}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-36 [[Megatron (G1)/toys#MP36|Megatron]] (2017-[[April 1|04-01]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-37 [[Artfire#Masterpiece|Artfire]] (2017-[[May 27|05-27]])}}
{{Bp-m1|MP-38 [[Optimus Primal (BW)/toys#MP38|Convoy (Beast Wars) Legendary Leader Ver.]] (2017-[[June 24|06-24]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-12+ [[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#MP12Plus|Lambor Anime Color Edition]] (2017-[[November 25|11-25]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-39 [[Sunstreaker (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Sunstreaker]] (2017-[[December 22|12-22]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2018'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-40 [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#MP40|Targetmaster Hot Rodimus]] ([[2018]]-[[February 24|02-24]])}}
{{Bp-m1|MP-41 [[Dinobot (BW)/toys#Masterpiece|Dinobot (Beast Wars)]] (2018-[[July 28|07-28]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-17+ [[Prowl (G1)/toys#MP17Plus|Prowl]] (2018-[[September 29|09-29]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-42 [[Cordon (G1)#Masterpiece|Cordon]] (2018-[[October 27|10-27]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-29+ [[Shockwave (G1)/toys#MP29Plus|Destron Laserwave]] (2018-[[November 24|11-24]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-36+ [[Megatron (G1)/toys#MP36Plus|Megatron]] (2018-[[December 29|12-29]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2019'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-p1|MP-43 [[Megatron (BW)/toys#Masterpiece|Megatron (Beast Wars)]] ([[2019]]-[[March 30|03-30]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-20+ [[Wheeljack (G1)/toys#MP20Plus|Wheeljack]] ([[2019]]-03)}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-18+ [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#MP18Plus|Streak]] (2019-[[July 27|07-27]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-44 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP44|Convoy Ver.3.0]] (2019-[[August 31|08-31]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-45 [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#MP45|Bumble (Ver. 2.0)]] (2019-[[November 23|11-23]])}}
{{Bp-p1|MP-46 [[Blackarachnia (BW)/toys#Masterpiece|Blackwidow (Beast Wars)]] (2019-[[November 23|11-23]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-47 [[Hound (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Hound]] (2019-[[December 26|12-26]])}}

</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2020'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-19+ [[Smokescreen (G1)/toys#MP19Plus|Smokescreen]] ([[2020]]-[[January 27|01-27]])}}
{{Bp-m1|MP-48 [[Lio Convoy#Masterpiece|Lio Convoy (Beast Wars)]] ([[2020]]-[[February 29|02-29]])}}
{{Bp-m1|MP-38+ [[Optimus Primal (BW)/toys#MP38Plus|Burning Convoy (Beast Wars)]] (2020-[[March 25|03-25]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-49 [[Nemesis Prime (G1)#MP49|Black Convoy]] (2020-[[July 25|07-25]])}}
{{Bp-m1|MP-50 [[Tigatron#Masterpiece|Tigatron (Beast Wars)]] (2020-[[September 26|09-26]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-39+ [[Spin-Out (G1)#Masterpiece|Spinout]] (2020-[[November 28|11-28]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-51 [[Arcee (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Arcee]] (2020-[[December 29|12-29]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=3|
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2021'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-52 [[Starscream (G1)/toys#MP52|Starscream]] ([[2021]]-[[June 26|06-20]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-52+ [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#MP52|Thundercracker]] ([[2021]]-09-27)}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-53 [[Skids (G1)#Masterpiece|Skids]] (2021-[[November 20|11-20]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-54 [[Reboost#Masterpiece|Reboost]] (2021-[[November 20|11-20]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-52+SW [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#MP52|Skywarp]] (2021-[[December 25|12-25]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2022'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-55 [[Nightbird (G1)#Masterpiece|Nightbird Shadow]] ([[2022]]-[[February 28|02-28]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-53+ [[Crosscut (G1)#Masterpiece|Senatorcrosscut]] ([[2022]]-[[March 26|03-26]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-56 [[Trailbreaker (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Trailbreaker]] ([[2022]]-[[December 29|12-29]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2023'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-m1|MP-48+ [[Dark Amber Leo Prime#Toys|Dark Amber Leo Prime]] ([[2023]]-[[January 28|01-28]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-57 [[Jetfire (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Skyfire]] ([[2023]]-[[January 31|01-31]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-53+B [[Burn Out (Diaclone)#Masterpiece|Dia Burnout]] ([[2023]]-[[March 25|03-25]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2024'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-58 [[Hoist (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Hoist]] ([[2024]]-[[January 25|01-25]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-44S [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP44S|Optimus Prime]] ([[2024]]-[[February 24|02-24]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-56+ [[Riggorus#Masterpiece|Riggorus]] (2024-03-30)}}
{{Bp-m1|MP-59 [[Rhinox (BW)/toys#Masterpiece|Rhinox]] (2024-06-29)}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-60 [[Ginrai (human)#Masterpiece|Ginrai]] (2024-12-28)}}
</ul>
|}
{{comingsoontoy|Rhinox, Ginrai}}

=====Amazon Japan exclusive accessories=====
Between MP-12 and MP-21, several figures, when ordered from [[Amazon (website)|Amazon Japan]], came with a separately-bagged exclusive accessory for the figure.
[[File:MP-13 Lambor full color.jpg|thumb|upright=1.0|right|MP-12 Lambor with Amazon Japan exclusive piledrivers]]
{|class="wikitable" border="5" style="width:70%"
|-
! scope="col" width="32%" | '''Figure'''
! scope="col" width="30%" | '''Accessory'''
|-
|MP-12 Lambor
|Two pile drivers
|-
|MP-13 Soundwave
|Two additional [[Energon cube]]s
|-
|MP-17 Prowl
|Missile launcher
|-
|MP-18 Streak
|Missile launcher
|-
|MP-20 Wheeljack
|[[Hypno-chip]] disruptor
|-
|MP-21 Bumble
|"Battle face"
|-
|}
{{--}}

=====Special editions=====
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2004'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-1 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#goldmp|Convoy]] ([[Lucky Draw figure]], [[2004]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2009'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-01B [[Eldedroid#Masterpiece|Convoy Black Ver.]] ([[2009]]-[[November 21|11-21]]/2010-01)}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-8X [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#MP8X|King Grimlock]] (2009–12))}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2010'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-3G [[Starscream (G1)/toys#MP3G|Starscream Ghost Ver.]] ([[2010]]-06)}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-4S [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP4S|Convoy Sleep Mode]] (2010-06)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2011'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-1L [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP1L|Convoy Last Production]] ([[2011]]-[[March 26|03-26]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-09B [[Black Rodimus Convoy#Masterpiece|Black Rodimus Convoy]] (2011-[[November 28|11-28]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=4|[[File:MP14C-Clampdown.jpg|thumb|upright=1.33|MP-14C Clampdown]][[File:MP-25L-Loud-Pedal.jpg|thumb|upright=1.33|MP-25L Loudpedal]][[File:MP-10ASL.jpg|thumb|upright=1.33|MP-10ASL Convoy (atmos safari LEBRON Ver.)]]
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2012'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-11S [[Sunstorm (G1)#Masterpiece|Sunstorm]] ([[2012]]-[[August 25|08-25]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2013'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-10B [[Nemesis Prime (G1)#Masterpiece|Black Convoy]] ([[2013]]-[[March 30|03-30]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-12T [[Tigertrack#Masterpiece|Tigertrack]] (2013-07)}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-11A [[Acid Storm (G1)#Masterpiece|Acid Storm]] (2013-[[October 3|10-03]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2014'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-12G [[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#MP12G|Lambor G-2 Ver.]] ([[2014]]-[[February 22|02-22]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-13B [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#MP13B|Soundblaster]] (with [[Ratbat (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Ratbat]]) (2014-[[March 23|03-23]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-18S [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#MP18S|Silverstreak]] (2014-[[June 14|06-14]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-10A [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP10A|Convoy (BAPE ver.)]] (2014-[[August 19|07-19]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-12 [[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#TFExpo14MP12|Lambor]] (TFExpo 2014 exclusive) (2012-[[August 9|08-09]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-10 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#eva|Convoy Mode "Eva"]] (2014-[[November 28|11-28]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-5G [[Megatron (G1)/toys#MP5G|Megatron Gold Ver.]] (2014-12)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2015'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-11SW [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#MP11SW|Skywarp]] ([[2015]]-[[January 5|01-05]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-21G [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#MP21G|Bumble G-2 Ver.]] (2015-[[July 25|07-25]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-18B [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#MP18B|Bluestreak]] (2015-[[August 29|08-29]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-11T [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#MP11T|Thundercracker]] (2015-11)}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-10R [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP10R|Convoy (BAPE REDCAMO ver.)]] (2015-11)}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-21R [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#MP21R|Bumble Red Body]] (2015-[[December 26|12-26]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-14C [[Clampdown (G1)#Masterpiece|Clampdown]] (2015-12-26)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=3|
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2016'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-11NR [[Ramjet (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Ramjet]] ([[2016]]-[[March 19|03-19]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-25L [[Loudpedal#Masterpiece|Loudpedal]] (2016-[[June 11|06-11]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-11NT [[Thrust (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Thrust]] (2016-[[October 29|10-29]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2017'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-10K [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP10K|Convoy (BAPE BLACKCAMO ver.)]] (2017-01)}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-11ND [[Dirge (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Dirge]] ([[2017]]-[[June 28|06-28]])}}
{{Bp-a1d1|MP-15/16E [[Stripes#Masterpiece|Stripes]], [[Nightstalker (G1)#Masterpiece|Nightstalker]], [[Wingthing (G1)#Masterpiece|Wingthing]] & [[Enemy (G1)#Masterpiece|Enemy]] (2017-[[December 23|12-23]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2018'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-711 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP711|Convoy (7-Eleven ver.)]] ([[2018]]-[[February 28|02-28]])}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Golden Lagoon|Golden Lagoon Convoy]] (2018-[[July 29|07-29]])}}
{{Bp-p1|MP-34S [[Shadow Panther#Masterpiece|Shadow Panther (Beast Wars)]] (2018-[[August 25|08-25]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2019'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-10ASL [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP10ASL|Convoy (atmos safari LEBRON Ver.)]] (2019-[[March 15|03-15]])}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=3|
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2020'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-10DC [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP10DC|Convoy (atmos safari DUCKCAMO Ver.)]] (2020-[[March 26|03-26]])}}
|}




{{--}}

===Hasbro===
Due to the brand unification, nearly all Hasbro ''Masterpiece'' releases after ''Generations'' MP-10 Optimus Prime are imports of TakaraTomy toys above with new slip-covers. ''Masterpiece Movie Series'' releases after MPM-4 Optimus Prime, meanwhile, are the same toys in both Hasbro and TakaraTomy markets, with the former often releasing toys as store-exclusives.
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2003'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|20th Anniversary [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Optimus Prime]] (2003/2004)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2006'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|20th Anniversary DVD Edition [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#20thDVD|Optimus Prime]] ([[Transformers: Classics|''Classics'']], 2006)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2007'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|Masterpiece [[Starscream (G1)/toys#MasterpieceUS|Starscream]] (''Classics'', 2007)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2009'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|Masterpiece [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#Universe (2008)|Skywarp]] ([[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|''Universe'']], 2009)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=4|[[File:TRU-Masterpiece-Sunstorm.jpg|upright=1.33|thumb|MP-05 Sunstorm]][[File:MP-YOTGSoundwave.jpg|upright=1.33|thumb|Year Of The Goat Soundwave]]
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2010'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|Masterpiece [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#MPHasbro|Grimlock]] ([[Transformers (2010 toyline)|''Transformers'']], 2010)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2011'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|Masterpiece [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#HasbroMasterpiece|Rodimus Prime]] (''Transformers'', 2011)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2012'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|Masterpiece [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#mp10hasbro|Optimus Prime]] (''Transformers'', 2012)}}
{{Bp-d1|Masterpiece [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Transformers (2010)|Thundercracker]] (''Transformers'', 2012)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2013'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-01 [[Acid Storm (G1)#Masterpiece|Acid Storm]] (2013)}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-02 [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#HasbroMasterpiece|Soundwave]] (''Generations'', 2013)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=3|
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2014'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|Year of the Horse [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#YearOfTheHorseOP|Optimus Prime]] (''[[Transformers: Platinum Edition|Platinum Edition]]'', 2014)}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-03 [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#2014MP|Grimlock]] (2014)}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-04 [[Prowl (G1)/toys#HasbroMP|Prowl]] (2014)}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-05 [[Sunstorm (G1)#HasbroMP|Sunstorm]] (2014)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2015'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|Year Of The Goat [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#SoundwaveMasterpieceYOTG|Soundwave]] (''Generations'', 2015)}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-06 [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Bluestreak]] (''Generations'', 2015)}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-07 [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Masterpiece 2|Starscream]] (''Generations'', 2015)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2016'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-08 [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#HasbroMP|Bumblebee]] & [[Exosuit]] [[Spike Witwicky (G1)#HasbroMP|Spike Witwicky]] (''Generations'', 2016)}}
{{Bp-sa| [[Optimus Prime (SG)#Masterpiece|Shattered Glass Optimus Prime]] (''Generations'', 2016)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2017'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-10 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#Masterpiece|Optimus Prime]] (''Generations'', 2017)}}
{{Bp-a1|MPM-3 [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#MPM3|Bumblebee]] (2017)}}
{{Bp-a1|MPM-4 [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Masterpiece|Optimus Prime]] (2017)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=3|
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2019'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-10G [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#CollabGB|Optimus Prime Ecto-35 Edition]] (''[[Transformers Collaborative|Collaborative]]'', 2019)}}
|}
{{--}}

===Sublines===
====''Masterpiece Movie Series''====
[[File:TF-Movie-Masterpiece-Series-Logo.png|center|400px]]
The '''''[[#Masterpiece Movie Series|Transformers: Masterpiece Movie Series]]''''' (トランスフォーマーマスターピースムービーシリーズ ''Toransufōmā Masutāpīsu Mūbī Shirīzu'') line, based on the [[live-action film series]], with toys designated MPM-##; this line originally consisted of detailed redecoes of [[Size class|Leader-sized]] toys from [[Transformers (2010 toyline)|the 2010 ''Transformers'' toyline]] and was canceled after only two releases. It was later revived in [[2017]] for the 10th Anniversary of the [[Transformers (film)|first movie]], this time featuring all-new molds. The revived line was released in conjunction with Hasbro, with the toys [[co-branding|co-branded]] "Hasbro" and "TakaraTomy" on their packaging.

{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2010'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MPM-1 [[Starscream (Movie)/toys#Masterpiece|Starscream]] (''Transformers'', 2010-[[October 30|10-30]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MPM-2 [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#Masterpiece|Bumblebee]] (''Revenge of the Fallen'', 2010-[[December 25|12-25]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2017'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MPM-3 [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#MPM3|Bumblebee]] (''Transformers'', 2017-[[July 29|07-29]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MPM-4 [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Masterpiece|Optimus Prime]] (''Transformers'', 2017-[[September 30|09-30]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2018'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MPM-5 [[Barricade (Movie)/toys#Masterpiece|Barricade]] (''Transformers'', 2018-[[April 21|04-21]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MPM-7 [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#MPM7|Bumblebee]] (''Bumblebee'', 2018-[[October 27|10-27]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MPM-6 [[Ironhide (Movie)/toys#Masterpiece|Ironhide]] (''Transformers'', 2018-[[December 15|12-15]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2019'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MPM-8 [[Megatron (Movie)/toys#Masterpiece|Megatron]] (''Transformers'', 2019-[[August 31|08-31]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MPM-9 [[Jazz (Movie)#Masterpiece|Autobot Jazz]] (''Transformers'', 2019-[[November 2|11-02]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=3|[[File:Masterpiece Movie Bumblebee.jpg|thumb|upright=1.33|MPM-2 Bumblebee]][[File:MPM-12N-Nemesis-Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.33|MPM-12N Nemesis Prime]]
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2020'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MPM-10 [[Starscream (Movie)/toys#MPM10|Starscream]] (''Transformers'', 2020-[[October 31|10-31]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MPM-11 [[Ratchet (Movie)/toys#MPM11|Ratchet]] (''Transformers'', 2020-[[December 26|12-26]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2021'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MPM-12 [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#MasterpieceMPM12|Optimus Prime]] (''Bumblebee'', [[2021]]-[[Calendar|08]])}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2022'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MPM-13 [[Blackout (Movie)#MPM13|Decepticon Blackout]] & [[Scorponok (Movie)#MPM13|Scorponok]] (''Transformers'', [[2022]])}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2023'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MPM-10R [[Starscream (Movie)/toys#MPM10R|Starscream (Revenge of the Fallen Ver.)]] (''Revenge of the Fallen'', [[2023]]-[[February|02]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MPM-12N [[Nemesis Prime (AOE)#Masterpiece|Nemesis Prime]] (''Bumblebee'', 2023-[[March|03]])}}
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2024'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MPM-11D [[Ratchet (Movie)/toys#MPM11D|Ratchet (Darkside Moon Ver.)]] (''Dark of the Moon'', 2024-[[March|03-30]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MPM-14 [[Bonecrusher (Movie)#Masterpiece Movie Series|Bonecrusher]] (''Transformers'', 2024-[[March|03-30]])}}
|}
{{--}}

====Other ''Masterpiece'' sublines====
* The '''''[[Brave (franchise)|Masterpiece Brave Series]]''''' (マスターピース勇者シリーズ ''Masutāpīsu Yūsha Shirīzu'') line, with toys designated as MP-B##, which was cancelled after only two releases; these being MP-B01 King Exkizer {{sic}}, released in [[2005]]; and MP-B02 Dragon Kizer {{sic}}, released in [[2006]]. [[Bandai]] acquired Sunrise (the company that originally produced the ''Brave'' cartoons) in [[1993]], but seemingly didn't hold the rights to produce figures for the franchise until roughly the 2010s. As such, most updated, ''Masterpiece''-esque ''Brave'' figures and model kits are currently produced by Bandai and their licensees. Whether it was complications between the rival companies owning the rights to the ''Brave'' franchise, or something else entirely that led to the ''Masterpiece'' lines' cancellation after only two releases, is uncertain.
* The '''''[[Zoids|Zoids Masterpiece]]''''' (ゾイドマスターピース ''Zoido Masutāpīsu'') line, with toys designated as MPZ-##.

For obvious reasons, neither the ''Brave Series'' nor ''Zoids'' ''Masterpiece'' lines are covered on this wiki.

==Design==
The ''Masterpiece'' line has had a number of designers.

Since MP-25, each ''Masterpiece'' figure has been designed as a team effort, led by [[Hironori Kobayashi]], and any names given are within the scope of the larger team.

===Standard Takara Versions===
{|
|''Mold''||''Designer''||''Notes''
|-
|MP‑1, MP‑2
|[[Hironori Kobayashi]]
|-
|MP‑3, MP‑6, MP‑7
|Hironori Kobayashi (initial design) & [[Shōji Kawamori]] (final version)
|-
|MP‑4 trailer
|[[Hisashi Yuki]]
|Designed in ''one night''!<ref name="mp4trailer">[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/transformers-masterpiece-47/takaratomy-staff-interview-hisashi-yuki-on-masterpiece-180888/ TakaraTomy Staff Interview - Hisashi Yuki on Masterpiece]: Even more horrifying was the plan of reissuing MP-1 to go with Megatron - simply reissuing him wasn't considered to be appealing enough and it was decided to give him a trailer...I was told to come up with a proto (of the trailer) by the end of May, and I designed it in one night. [...] I couldn't shirk my task as the release date had already been set by backward calculation. I really did the best I could though there just wasn't enough time.</ref>
|-
|MP‑5
|Hisashi Yuki
|Designed in twelve days<ref name="mpmegsdev">[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/transformers-masterpiece-47/takaratomy-staff-interview-hisashi-yuki-on-masterpiece-180888/ TakaraTomy Staff Interview - Hisashi Yuki on Masterpiece]: - I hear the first Masterpiece figure you created was MP‑5 Megatron and you hold the fastest development record with it.
[Yuki]: That is right. (*laughs) I was not assigned to be in charge of it initially, but due to the circumstance within the company I was unexpectedly handed down the project. The schedule came with it and I was stunned when I realised that I was only given 12 days, about 2 weeks...To make it worse, at the time of my receiving the task, even the product size wasn't decided. (*tears)</ref>
|-
|MP‑8, MP‑9
|Hironori Kobayashi
|-
|MP‑10
|[[Shogo Hasui]]<ref name="mp10dev">[http://news.tfw2005.com/2014/08/03/takaratomy-staff-interview-shogo-hasui-on-masterpiece-180877/ TakaraTomy Staff Interview – Shogo Hasui on Masterpiece]: - Tell us about the time when you began working on the MP series. [Shogo]: MP-10 Convoy was the first Masterpiece I was involved in developing.
When the project was conceived I was mainly working on the products for the overseas Hasbro market, but was given a chance to develop a Masterpiece for the domestic market irregularly.</ref>
|
|-
|MP‑11
|Hironori Kobayashi & Shogo Hasui
|-
|MP‑12 to MP‑21, MP‑23
|Shogo Hasui
|-
|MP‑22
|Shogo Hasui (initial design) & Hironori Kobayashi (final version)
|Kobayashi took over the design to enable the carrier to carry four car MPs<ref name="mpmagnusdev">[http://news.tfw2005.com/2014/08/03/takaratomy-staff-interview-shogo-hasui-on-masterpiece-180877 TakaraTomy Staff Interview – Shogo Hasui on Masterpiece]: - [Shogo] Ultra Magnus, who was selected to be MP-22, was a character I was dreaming of making into a product since the time of MP-10 development. I was happy to be finally able to work on him. As there had already been several real car MP figures and Ultra Magnus is a car carrier that can carry them, I considered Magnus as a certain milestone in the new MP series. I wanted the car carrier to have a capacity of at least 4 real car MPs while in robot mode his height needed to be as close as seen in the cartoon. The transformation process was expected to require lots of folding of the parts to achieve it, and solving that problem became a very important task. Upon agreeing on that point, Kobayashi took over to work on the transformation mechanism and (Ultra Magnus is) finished as he is now.</ref>
|-
|MP‑24
|Hisashi Yuki
|Hisashi took on MP-24 in order for the other ''Masterpiece'' figures to be released on schedule<ref name="mpstarsaberdev">[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/transformers-masterpiece-47/takaratomy-staff-interview-hisashi-yuki-on-masterpiece-180888/ TakaraTomy Staff Interview - Hisashi Yuki on Masterpiece]: - So the idea was to ask the fans directly what they want first, then realise it as a product. [Yuki]: Yes. It turned out Star Saber was the winner. Hasui, the main series designer, was going to be in charge of the 30th anniversary MP originally. But he was fully occupied with Bumble and Wheeljack, and since Star Saber was a character I was attached to personally, I stood for the job eagerly.</ref>
|-
|MP‑25, MP‑26
|Hironori Kobayashi<ref name="mptracksdev">[http://news.tfw2005.com/2015/07/12/sdcc-2015-the-shogo-hasui-report-296954/ SDCC 2015: The Shogo Hasui Report]: - "I did ask about Tracks and he said he did not design him but he did say (I BELIEVE Kobayashi…again hard to understand) and slowly said Lead Designer. He also said that the same designer did Ironhide and he began to say another name (Ratchet) but stopped himself." A subsequent interview in ''[[Transformers Generations 2015]]'' named Kobayashi as the designer of Ironhide, confirming him as the designer in question.</ref>
|
|-
|MP‑27, MP‑30
|Hironori Kobayashi
|As stated in the ''[[Transformers Generations 2015]]'' book
|-
|MP‑28
|Vehicle styling by [[Yūya Ōnishi]], main developer [[Tomoya Miyake]], edits by Hironori Kobayashi
|As stated in the ''Transformers Generations 2015'' book
|-
|MP‑29
|Hironori Kobayashi
|As stated in the ''Transformers Generations 2015'' book
|-
|MP‑36
|Embellishments and refinements by [[Yuki Ohshima]]
|As stated in the ''[[Transformers Generations 2017]]'' book<ref>[http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/threads/generations-2017-book-mp-36-megatron-article-translated.1096818 Generations 2017 MP-36 translated article]</ref>
|-
|MP-53, MP-54
|Yūya Ōnishi, [[Kōjin Ōno]]
|Ōno returning to his own [[Diaclone]] work as well as his own car
|-
|MP-56
|Kōjin Ōno
|As stated in the ''[[Transformers Generations 2022]]'' book
|-
|MP-57
|Kōjin Ōno, concept art by Yuki Ohshima
|As stated in the ''Transformers Generations 2022'' book
|}

===''Masterpiece Movie Series''===
{|
|'|''Mold''||''Designer''
|-
|MPM-1||Shogo Hasui
|-
|MPM-2||Shogo Hasui
|-
|MPM-13||[[Sam Smith]], [[Tomoki Tatsumi]]<ref>[https://www.instagram.com/p/CdG8p0UDrac/ Sam Smith on Instagram]</ref>
|}

==Awards==
* The ''Masterpiece'' line as a whole won the [http://www.takaratomy.co.jp/product_release/pdf/p161028.pdf 2016 Long Life Design award] (PDF link) presented by the [https://www.g-mark.org/about/ Good Design Awards].

==Notes==
* Like with previous lines, the official Hasbro-initiated imports of ''Masterpiece'' figures were also assigned code names. For the 2021 releases, the "theme" for those code names was "snacks":
{{collist|3|
:::*Arcee: "Airheads"
:::*Black Convoy: "Cavaliers"
:::*Spinout: "Snickers"
:::*Tigatron: "Twizzlers"
}}
:For the 2022 releases, it was "deserts":
{{collist|3|
:::*Skywarp: "Sahara"
:::*Autobot Skids: "Kalahari"
:::*Reboost : "Sonoran"
}}
*The Hasbro Pulse listing of the [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Anti-Gravity Pedestal Tenseg Base|''Anti-Gravity Pedestal Tenseg Base'' Optimus Prime Set]] comes sheathed in a ''Masterpiece''-branded sleeve for the box, but the page does not list it for very obvious reasons. (Its code name was "Colorado", for those wondering.)

==References==
{{reflist|2}}

==External links==
* [http://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/products/tf_mp TakaraTomy ''Masterpiece'' website]
* [https://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/products/tf_mpm ''Masterpiece Movie Series'' website]
* [https://hasbropulse.com/collections/transformers?refinementList%5Bnamed_tags.Series%5D%5B0%5D=Transformers%20Masterpiece ''Masterpiece''] at [[Hasbro Pulse]]
* [https://www.actionfigure411.com/transformers/ Transformers Masterpiece Visual and Price Guides]

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'''''The Transformers: Masterpiece''''' (トランスフォーマーマスターピース, ''Toransufōmā Masutāpīsu'', also '''''The Transformers: Master Piece''''')<ref>MP-01 Convoy's box featured an early English logo that put a space in between "master" and "piece". From MP-2 Ultra Magnus-onwards, the logo was changed to "Masterpiece" with no space.</ref> is a toyline of collector-focused toys that are primarily based upon characters from the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|original ''The Transformers'' cartoon]], but manufactured with today's advanced engineering techniques. As a line aimed towards collectors, ''Masterpiece'' Transformers tend to be very expensive, with larger and more complex [[Transformation (toys)|conversion]] schemes to achieve closer accuracy and greater articulation than toys aimed at children.

Though the ''Masterpiece'' line is largely developed by [[TakaraTomy|Takara/TakaraTomy]] with the [[Japan]]ese market in mind, the line is also distributed by [[Hasbro]] in Asian markets outside Japan, and in [[Australia]] as [[Target]] and [[Toys"R"Us]] [[exclusive]]s. Hasbro has also [[redeco]]ed/[[retool]]ed molds from this line for release in their own markets under various toy lines, and almost always as store exclusives. These Hasbro versions originally saw release as [[Walmart]] exclusives until 2009, when they were succeeded by Toys"R"Us. From 2013 onwards, Hasbro released its versions as a single cohesive line (instead of as part of other, contemporary lines), with a numbering system similar to the one used by TakaraTomy. However, by 2015, the figures were again [[co-branding|co-branded]] as part of the ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' line, while still continuing their numbering system. Beginning with TakaraTomy's MP-43 (as well as the MP-17+, MP-18+ and MP-20+ versions released around the same time), Hasbro officially distributed all-new figures as imports available from various online retailers and specialty stores. The Hasbro versions differ ever-so-slightly from the Japanese-distributed TakaraTomy versions by the addition of a [[tampograph]]ed Hasbro product code number on the figure itself, and the use of an additional black outer sleeve for the packaging that prominently features the [[List of Japanese ID numbers|Japanese ID number]], but not any actual ''name'' for the figure.
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==Scale and rate of releases==
===Timeline===
The ''Masterpiece'' line started at a slow pace in [[2003]], with new molds being released every two years or so, and with [[redeco]]s/[[retool]]s being released in-between. The figures that were released back then were exclusive of the larger main characters, and [[scale]] wasn't very consistent due to price constraints and their large size, with the results being that figures of certain huge characters (such as Grimlock) were too short compared to other characters they were meant to tower over (such as Convoy).

With the release of a new tooling of Convoy in [[2011]], the line was rebooted, featuring a smaller, more consistent scale based on MP-09 Rodimus Convoy, and a ''significant'' increase in releases per year. Rather notably, ''Masterpieces'' of the smaller characters were introduced.

Starting in [[2016]], ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (franchise)|Beast Wars]]'' characters were added to the line, and the series began a shift towards even more extreme cartoon-accuracy.

[[2021]] saw the beginning of a swing in the other direction towards an [[Transformers: Alternators|''Alternators'']]-style focus on licensed vehicle mode accuracy and, subsequently, vehicle mode scale, beginning with simultaneous release of MP-53 Skids and MP-54 Reboost, marketed almost entirely on the back of their popular Honda City vehicle modes.

In [[2022]] the trend kicked into high gear as TakaraTomy launched the ''G Series'' combiner subline with the [[Trainbot]]s, an obscure subgroup within the context of the ''Transformers'' brand, in a big swing for Japan's massive model train market. The figures are made to the model train "HO scale,"<ref name="FigureKing285">[https://www.soundwavesoblivion.com/techspecs/interviewkojinono2.html Figure King 285: Interview With MPG-01 Raiden Development Team – English Translation] at Soundwaves Oblivion</ref> which—whether or not intentional—also makes their individual [[robot mode]]s fit the same cartoon-based scale as the current mainline ''Masterpiece'' Transformers, having the individual components stand ''slightly'' taller than the standard [[Autobot Cars]], but makes Raiden and the individual train modes undersized by comparison.

Back on the cartoon-based side of things, 2022 also saw the announcement of MP-57 Skyfire, who, in a truly awe-inspiring display of [[Size changing|mass-shifting]] reproduction, features a series of Autobot miniatures for vehicle mode to accommodate his use as a transport in the cartoon.

===Definition===
From the 2011 "reboot" era of the ''Masterpiece'' line to present, the focus of making everything to "scale" with each other mostly refers to [[robot mode]] scale, as there are a few size discrepancies between the vehicle modes of the individual figures. To counter this, some figures include their own miniatures to represent an accurate vehicle mode scale, such as the aforementioned Skyfire figure, which features miniatures of Convoy, Meister and Wheeljack, to create the illusion that he has mass-shifted between his two forms. Another example is the Autobot Car, Hound. Hound transforms into a Willys Jeep, which is a much smaller vehicle compared to the other Autobot Cars, yet his robot mode is the same height as them. The line-wide, universally-scaled Spike Witwicky figurines included with MP-10 Convoy and MP-44 Convoy are an accurate size for Hound in robot mode, but too small for his vehicle mode specifically, even if they scale fairly well with the other Autobot Cars' altmodes, so a larger Spike figure was released with Hound, made to specifically sit in his seats in jeep mode, to reenact scenes from "[[More than Meets the Eye, Part 1]]", [[More than Meets the Eye, Part 2|Part 2]]" and "[[More than Meets the Eye, Part 3|Part 3]]". The other line-wide, universally-scaled figurines can also be sat inside MPG Shouki, as a reference to the original ''[[Diaclone]]'' toy and the [[Diaclone (faction)|Diaclone]] pilots, even though the figurines are grossly out of scale with the train mode itself.

The ''Beast Wars'' figures, on the other hand, are made to their own unique scale when compared to the G1 character releases, as is obvious, when comparing G1 Convoy with ''Beast Wars'' Convoy, since the [[Maximal]]s and [[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]]s are meant to be ''wayyyy'' smaller than the other characters in the line. Uniquely, all of the ''Beast Wars'' characters to date are also scaled accurately in [[beast mode]], as well as robot mode (at least based in a cartoon context).

MP-24 Star Saber is an outlier when it comes to scale, as an accurate cartoon scale for the character would make him roughly the size of a mainline Titan Class figure, just due to the [[Japanese Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Japanese sequel cartoons]] making every character after the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|original cartoon]] more and more giant (''seriously'', Convoy is only listed in cartoon production scale as 6 meters tall, while Star Saber is listed at 22 meters tall!). TakaraTomy knew this when making Star Saber, and elected to make more of a generic scale that fits better with the ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' toys of the time. Ironically, ''Masterpiece'' Star Saber is better scaled with your ''[[War for Cybertron Trilogy (franchise)|War for Cybertron Trilogy]]''-era toys than the [[Star Saber (G1)#Legacy|HasLab ''Legacy'' Star Saber]] is.

==Sublines==
In addition to the main ''Masterpiece'' line, there are four sublines based on both other franchises and other portions of the ''Transformers'' franchise:

===''Transformers'' sublines===
* The '''''[[#Masterpiece Movie Series|Transformers: Masterpiece Movie Series]]''''' (トランスフォーマーマスターピースムービーシリーズ ''Toransufōmā Masutāpīsu Mūbī Shirīzu'') line, based on the [[live-action film series]], with toys designated MPM-##; this line originally consisted of detailed redecoes of [[Size class|Leader-sized]] toys from [[Transformers (2010 toyline)|the 2010 ''Transformers'' toyline]] and was canceled after only two releases. It was later revived in [[2017]] for the 10th Anniversary of the [[Transformers (film)|first movie]], this time featuring all-new molds. The revived line was released in conjunction with Hasbro, with the toys [[co-branding|co-branded]] "Hasbro" and "TakaraTomy" on their packaging.
* The '''''[[#Masterpiece G Series|Transformers: Masterpiece G Series]]''''' (トランスフォーマーマスターピースGシリーズ ''Toransufōmā Masutāpīsu G Shirīzu'') line, with toys designated as MPG-##, which for now, only consists of ''[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (franchise)#Transformers: The Headmasters|The Headmasters]]'' [[Trainbot]]s that combine to form [[Raiden#Masterpiece G Series|the first official ''Masterpiece''-scale]] [[combiner]]. The figures feature a ''heavy'' emphasis on vehicle mode accuracy, being produced in collaboration with [[TOMIX]], the {{w|Rail transport modelling|train department}} of TakaraTomy's {{w|scale model}} oriented subsidiary [[Tomytec]], and licensed by a bevy of railway manufacturers. Accordingly, the figures are mostly functional model trains at the HO scale,<ref name="FigureKing285"/> which also puts them at the right [[scale]] for robot mode in terms of [[Show-accuracy|cartoon-accuracy]]. The "G" stands for "GATTAI" (合体), "GIANT" (巨大化), and "GREAT" (グレート), "gattai" meaning "combine" in Japanese.<ref>[https://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/products/tf_mpg ''G Series'' hub on the TakaraTomy website]</ref>

===Other ''Masterpiece'' sublines===
* The '''''[[Brave (franchise)|Masterpiece Brave Series]]''''' (マスターピース勇者シリーズ ''Masutāpīsu Yūsha Shirīzu'') line, with toys designated as MP-B##, which was cancelled after only two releases; these being MP-B01 King Exkizer {{sic}}, released in [[2005]]; and MP-B02 Dragon Kizer {{sic}}, released in [[2006]]. [[Bandai]] acquired Sunrise (the company that originally produced the ''Brave'' cartoons) in [[1993]], but seemingly didn't hold the rights to produce figures for the franchise until roughly the 2010s. As such, most updated, ''Masterpiece''-esque ''Brave'' figures and model kits are currently produced by Bandai and their licensees. Whether it was complications between the rival companies owning the rights to the ''Brave'' franchise, or something else entirely that led to the ''Masterpiece'' lines' cancellation after only two releases, is uncertain.
* The '''''[[Zoids|Zoids Masterpiece]]''''' (ゾイドマスターピース ''Zoido Masutāpīsu'') line, with toys designated as MPZ-##.

For obvious reasons, neither the ''Brave Series'' nor ''Zoids'' ''Masterpiece'' lines are covered on this wiki.

==Fiction==
'''''The Transformers: Masterpiece''''' toyline has received some light fictional support throughout its extensive run, thus far largely within the [[Japanese Generation 1 cartoon continuity]].

===Comics===
[[File:MP1BCybertronCommanderCover01.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1]]
''Masterpiece'' received [[e-HOBBY]] comics between [[2010]]-[[2011]] to provide fictional justification for their various exclusive redecoes, as well as a smattering of higher concept comics told sporadically through the ''[[Transformers Generations (series)|Transformers Generations]]'' book series beginning in [[2014]] and continuing to this day.
====e-HOBBY ====
*"[[MP-1B Cybertron Commander / Convoy Black Ver.]]"
*"[[MP-3G Destron Air Commander / Starscream Ghost Ver.]]"
*"[[Destron Doppelgänger Black Rodimus Convoy]]"

====''Generations'' book series====
*"[[Controverse]]"
*"[[Reborn]]"
{{chapters|title="Wars" series (''Masterpiece'')
|prev=Transformers: Generations (Japan)#Fiction
|next=
|content=
*"[[Rodimus Wars]]"
<div class="list-header">''Train Wars''</div>
*"[[The Train Wars: The Origin]]"
}}
Perhaps most notably, ''Masterpiece'' inherited [[Yuki Ohshima]]'s series of comics colloquially known as the "Wars" series from TakaraTomy's short-lived [[2012]] [[Transformers: Generations (Japan)|''Generations'']] toyline (not to be confused with the [[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|modern super-brand]]) beginning in [[2015]] with "[[Rodimus Wars]]," a ''[[The Transformers: The Movie|Transformers: The Movie]]'' prequel advertising the then-upcoming MP-28 [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#MP28|Hot Rodimus]] and MP-29 [[Shockwave (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Laserwave]]. As of this writing, the series is concerned with an ongoing distant prequel to the primary arc of the series' ''Generations'' incarnation, "[[Train Wars]]," to advertise the ''Masterpiece G Series'' [[Trainbot#Masterpiece G Series|Trainbot]]s.

====IDW Publishing====
''Masterpiece'' briefly rode the coattails of Hasbro's [[Transformers Collaborative|''Collaborative'']] crossover brand into mass market comic books in [[2019]] with MP-10G [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#CollabGB|Optimus Prime Ecto-35 Edition]]'s prominent appearance in the ''[[Transformers/Ghostbusters]]'' comic, albeit very much playing second fiddle to ''Collaborative''{{'}}s original character for the ''Ghostbusters x Transformers'' subline, [[Ectotron]].
{{--}}

===Prose===
[[File:Transformers Mode Eva ch 1.jpg|thumb|upright=1.6]]
====Pack-in plotlines====
Beginning around [[2015]] with the [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#MP18B|blue variant]] of ''Masterpiece'' [[Bluestreak (G1)|Bluestreak]], TakaraTomy began to build out the bios printed in the instructions of its original decoes into full-on recurring prose plotlines penned by all-around brand renaissance man and ''[[The Transformers: Collector's Edition|Collector's Edition]]'' veteran [[Hirofumi Ichikawa]]<ref>{{citesocial|quote=Not all, but yes. I wrote most of Diaclone/Microchange repaints bios, except MP Tigertrack/Clamp Down/Bluestreak/Enemy & other cassettes (though I did original e-Hobby and Encore).|link=https://twitter.com/Hirovmi/status/1604695336206815233|site=Twitter|name=Hirofumi Ichikawa|year=2022|month=12|day=18}}</ref> that continue to this day. Known participating releases include:

{{collist|3|
*MP-18B [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#MP18B|Bluestreak]]
*MP-23 [[Exhaust#Masterpiece|Exhaust]]
*MP-25L [[Loudpedal#Masterpiece|Loudpedal]]
*MP-26 [[Road Rage (G1)#Masterpiece|Road Rage]]
*MP-31 [[Delta Magnus#Masterpiece|Delta Magnus]]
*MP-42 [[Cordon (G1)#Masterpiece|Cordon]]
*MP-39+ [[Spin-Out (G1)#Masterpiece|Spinout]]
*MP-54 [[Reboost#Masterpiece|Reboost]]
*MP-53+ [[Crosscut (G1)#Masterpiece|Senatorcrosscut]] {{sic}}
*MP-53+B [[Burn Out (Diaclone)#Masterpiece|Dia Burnout]]
}}

Separate vignettes are occasionally included to supplement the bios:
*"[[Story of Black Convoy]]"
*"[[Noise & Smoke]]"

====''Transformers × Evangelion''====
{{main|Transformers × Evangelion}}
This tiny crossover franchise with the wildly popular ''{{w|Neon Genesis Evangelion}}'' brand received a short blog feature on the TakaraTomy website.

===''End of G1 Universe''===
{{main|The Transformers: End of G1 Universe}}
[[2022]] saw the surprise announcement from TakaraTomy of a devoted webcomic for ''Masterpiece'', named "[[The Transformers: End of G1 Universe|''End of G1 Universe'']]" and published directly on the ''Masterpiece'' website, beginning with MP-48+ [[Dark Amber Leo Prime#Toys|Dark Amber Leo Prime]]. The next installment in brand veteran [[Hayato Sakamoto]]'s series of pack-in comic epics following the finale of the [[Generations Selects Special Comic|comic]] for TakaraTomy's arm of the [[Generations Selects (franchise)|''Generations Selects'']] franchise the previous year, the series sets the ostentatious goal of ''concluding'' the behemoth [[Japanese Generation 1 cartoon continuity]].
{{--}}

==Toys==
===Takara/TakaraTomy===
====Standard ''Masterpiece'' line====
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2003'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-1 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Convoy]] ([[2003]]-[[December 11|12-11]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2005'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-2 [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Ultra Magnus]] ([[2005]]-[[March 24|03-24]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2006'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-3 [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Starscream]] ([[2006]]-[[September 28|09-28]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-4 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP4|Convoy Perfect Edition]] (2006-09-28/[[2009]]-[[October 1|10-01]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2007'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-5 [[Megatron (G1)/toys#MP5|Megatron]] ([[2007]]-[[March 29|03-29]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-6 [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Skywarp]] ([[2007]]-[[September 1|09-01]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=4|[[File:TF-Masterpiece-MP-1-Convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.33|MP-1 Convoy, the OG ''Masterpiece'' figure]][[File:MP24-StarSaber.jpg|thumb|upright=1.33|MP-24 Star Saber]][[File:Masterpiece-MP-43-Megatron-(Beast-Wars).jpg|thumb|upright=1.33|MP-43 Megatron]][[File:TF-Masterpiece-MP-52-Starscream.jpg|thumb|upright=1.33|MP-52 Starscream]]
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2008'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-7 [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Thundercracker]] ([[2008]]-[[November 20|11-20]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2009'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-8 [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Grimlock]] (2009-[[March 26|03-26]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2011'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-9 [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Rodimus Convoy]] ([[2011]]-[[January 29|01-29]]/2011-[[September 24|09-24]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-10 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP10|Convoy]] (2011-09-24)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2012'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-11 [[Starscream (G1)/toys#MP11|Starscream]] ([[2012]]-[[March 31|03-31]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-12 [[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Lambor]] (2012-[[October 27|10-27]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-14 [[Red Alert (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Alert]] (2012-[[December 15|12-15]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=3|
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2013'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-13 [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Soundwave]] (with [[Laserbeak (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Condor]]) ([[2013]]-[[January 26|01-26]]/2013-[[September 28|09-28]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-15 [[Rumble (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Rumble]] & [[Ravage (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Jaguar]] (2013-[[February 23|02-23]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-16 [[Frenzy (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Frenzy]] & [[Buzzsaw (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Buzzsaw]] (2013-[[March 23|03-23]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-17 [[Prowl (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Prowl]] (2013-09-28)}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-18 [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#Masterpiece 2|Streak]] (2013-[[October 26|10-16]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-19 [[Smokescreen (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Smokescreen]] (2013-[[December 14|12-14]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2014'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-20 [[Wheeljack (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Wheeljack]] ([[2014]]-[[September 20|09-20]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-21 [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Masterpiece 2|Bumble]] (with [[Daniel Witwicky (G1)#Masterpiece|Daniel Witwicky]]) (2014-[[November 29|11-29]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-22 [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#MP22|Ultra Magnus]] (2014-[[December 27|12-27]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2015'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-23 [[Exhaust#Masterpiece|Exhaust]] ([[2015]]-[[March 21|03-21]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-24 [[Star Saber (G1)#Masterpiece|Star Saber]] (2015-03-21)}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-25 [[Tracks (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Tracks]] (2015-[[November 7|11-07]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-26 [[Road Rage (G1)#Masterpiece|Road Rage]] (2015-[[December 26|12-26]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2016'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-27 [[Ironhide (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Ironhide]] ([[2016]]-[[January 30|01-30]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-28 [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#MP28|Hot Rodimus]] (2016-[[February 27|02-27]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-29 [[Shockwave (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Destron Laserwave]] (2016-[[March 26|03-26]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-30 [[Ratchet (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Ratchet]] (2016-[[April 23|04-23]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-31 [[Delta Magnus#Masterpiece|Delta Magnus]] (2016-[[August 27|08-27]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-14+ [[Red Alert (G1)/toys#MP14Plus|Alert Anime Color Edition]] (2016-[[September 24|09-24]])}}
{{Bp-m1|MP-32 [[Optimus Primal (BW)/toys#Masterpiece|Convoy (Beast Wars)]] (2016-[[October 29|10-29]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-33 [[Inferno (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Inferno]] (2016-[[November 26|11-26]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=3|
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2017'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-m1|MP-34 [[Cheetor (BW)/toys#Masterpiece|Cheetus (Beast Wars)]] ([[2017]]-[[February 25|02-25]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-35 [[Grapple (G1)#Masterpiece|Grapple]] (2017-02-25)}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-36 [[Megatron (G1)/toys#MP36|Megatron]] (2017-[[April 1|04-01]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-37 [[Artfire#Masterpiece|Artfire]] (2017-[[May 27|05-27]])}}
{{Bp-m1|MP-38 [[Optimus Primal (BW)/toys#MP38|Convoy (Beast Wars) Legendary Leader Ver.]] (2017-[[June 24|06-24]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-12+ [[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#MP12Plus|Lambor Anime Color Edition]] (2017-[[November 25|11-25]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-39 [[Sunstreaker (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Sunstreaker]] (2017-[[December 22|12-22]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2018'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-40 [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#MP40|Targetmaster Hot Rodimus]] ([[2018]]-[[February 24|02-24]])}}
{{Bp-m1|MP-41 [[Dinobot (BW)/toys#Masterpiece|Dinobot (Beast Wars)]] (2018-[[July 28|07-28]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-17+ [[Prowl (G1)/toys#MP17Plus|Prowl]] (2018-[[September 29|09-29]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-42 [[Cordon (G1)#Masterpiece|Cordon]] (2018-[[October 27|10-27]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-29+ [[Shockwave (G1)/toys#MP29Plus|Destron Laserwave]] (2018-[[November 24|11-24]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-36+ [[Megatron (G1)/toys#MP36Plus|Megatron]] (2018-[[December 29|12-29]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2019'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-p1|MP-43 [[Megatron (BW)/toys#Masterpiece|Megatron (Beast Wars)]] ([[2019]]-[[March 30|03-30]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-20+ [[Wheeljack (G1)/toys#MP20Plus|Wheeljack]] ([[2019]]-03)}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-18+ [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#MP18Plus|Streak]] (2019-[[July 27|07-27]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-44 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP44|Convoy Ver.3.0]] (2019-[[August 31|08-31]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-45 [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#MP45|Bumble (Ver. 2.0)]] (2019-[[November 23|11-23]])}}
{{Bp-p1|MP-46 [[Blackarachnia (BW)/toys#Masterpiece|Blackwidow (Beast Wars)]] (2019-[[November 23|11-23]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-47 [[Hound (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Hound]] (2019-[[December 26|12-26]])}}

</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2020'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-19+ [[Smokescreen (G1)/toys#MP19Plus|Smokescreen]] ([[2020]]-[[January 27|01-27]])}}
{{Bp-m1|MP-48 [[Lio Convoy#Masterpiece|Lio Convoy (Beast Wars)]] ([[2020]]-[[February 29|02-29]])}}
{{Bp-m1|MP-38+ [[Optimus Primal (BW)/toys#MP38Plus|Burning Convoy (Beast Wars)]] (2020-[[March 25|03-25]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-49 [[Nemesis Prime (G1)#MP49|Black Convoy]] (2020-[[July 25|07-25]])}}
{{Bp-m1|MP-50 [[Tigatron#Masterpiece|Tigatron (Beast Wars)]] (2020-[[September 26|09-26]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-39+ [[Spin-Out (G1)#Masterpiece|Spinout]] (2020-[[November 28|11-28]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-51 [[Arcee (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Arcee]] (2020-[[December 29|12-29]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=3|
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2021'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-52 [[Starscream (G1)/toys#MP52|Starscream]] ([[2021]]-[[June 26|06-20]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-52+ [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#MP52|Thundercracker]] ([[2021]]-09-27)}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-53 [[Skids (G1)#Masterpiece|Skids]] (2021-[[November 20|11-20]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-54 [[Reboost#Masterpiece|Reboost]] (2021-[[November 20|11-20]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-52+SW [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#MP52|Skywarp]] (2021-[[December 25|12-25]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2022'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-55 [[Nightbird (G1)#Masterpiece|Nightbird Shadow]] ([[2022]]-[[February 28|02-28]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-53+ [[Crosscut (G1)#Masterpiece|Senatorcrosscut]] ([[2022]]-[[March 26|03-26]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-56 [[Trailbreaker (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Trailbreaker]] ([[2022]]-[[December 29|12-29]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2023'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-m1|MP-48+ [[Dark Amber Leo Prime#Toys|Dark Amber Leo Prime]] ([[2023]]-[[January 28|01-28]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-57 [[Jetfire (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Skyfire]] ([[2023]]-[[January 31|01-31]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-53+B [[Burn Out (Diaclone)#Masterpiece|Dia Burnout]] ([[2023]]-[[March 25|03-25]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2024'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-58 [[Hoist (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Hoist]] ([[2024]]-[[January 25|01-25]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-44S [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP44S|Optimus Prime]] ([[2024]]-[[February 24|02-24]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-56+ [[Riggorus#Masterpiece|Riggorus]] (2024-03-??)}}
{{Bp-m1|MP-59 [[Rhinox (BW)/toys#Masterpiece|Rhinox]] (2024-06-??)}}
</ul>
|}
{{comingsoontoy|"Optimus Prime", Rhinox and Riggorus}}

=====Amazon Japan exclusive accessories=====
Between MP-12 and MP-21, several figures, when ordered from [[Amazon (website)|Amazon Japan]], came with a separately-bagged exclusive accessory for the figure.
[[File:MP-13 Lambor full color.jpg|thumb|upright=1.0|right|MP-12 Lambor with Amazon Japan exclusive piledrivers]]
{|class="wikitable" border="5" style="width:70%"
|-
! scope="col" width="32%" | '''Figure'''
! scope="col" width="30%" | '''Accessory'''
|-
|MP-12 Lambor
|Two pile drivers
|-
|MP-13 Soundwave
|Two additional [[Energon cube]]s
|-
|MP-17 Prowl
|Missile launcher
|-
|MP-18 Streak
|Missile launcher
|-
|MP-20 Wheeljack
|[[Hypno-chip]] disruptor
|-
|MP-21 Bumble
|"Battle face"
|-
|}
{{--}}

=====Special editions=====
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2004'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-1 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#goldmp|Convoy]] ([[Lucky Draw figure]], [[2004]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2009'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-01B [[Eldedroid#Masterpiece|Convoy Black Ver.]] ([[2009]]-[[November 21|11-21]]/2010-01)}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-8X [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#MP8X|King Grimlock]] (2009–12))}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2010'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-3G [[Starscream (G1)/toys#MP3G|Starscream Ghost Ver.]] ([[2010]]-06)}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-4S [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP4S|Convoy Sleep Mode]] (2010-06)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2011'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-1L [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP1L|Convoy Last Production]] ([[2011]]-[[March 26|03-26]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-09B [[Black Rodimus Convoy#Masterpiece|Black Rodimus Convoy]] (2011-[[November 28|11-28]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=4|[[File:MP14C-Clampdown.jpg|thumb|upright=1.33|MP-14C Clampdown]][[File:MP-25L-Loud-Pedal.jpg|thumb|upright=1.33|MP-25L Loudpedal]][[File:MP-10ASL.jpg|thumb|upright=1.33|MP-10ASL Convoy (atmos safari LEBRON Ver.)]]
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2012'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-11S [[Sunstorm (G1)#Masterpiece|Sunstorm]] ([[2012]]-[[August 25|08-25]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2013'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-10B [[Nemesis Prime (G1)#Masterpiece|Black Convoy]] ([[2013]]-[[March 30|03-30]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-12T [[Tigertrack#Masterpiece|Tigertrack]] (2013-07)}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-11A [[Acid Storm (G1)#Masterpiece|Acid Storm]] (2013-[[October 3|10-03]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2014'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-12G [[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#MP12G|Lambor G-2 Ver.]] ([[2014]]-[[February 22|02-22]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-13B [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#MP13B|Soundblaster]] (with [[Ratbat (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Ratbat]]) (2014-[[March 23|03-23]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-18S [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#MP18S|Silverstreak]] (2014-[[June 14|06-14]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-10A [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP10A|Convoy (BAPE ver.)]] (2014-[[August 19|07-19]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-12 [[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#TFExpo14MP12|Lambor]] (TFExpo 2014 exclusive) (2012-[[August 9|08-09]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-10 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#eva|Convoy Mode "Eva"]] (2014-[[November 28|11-28]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-5G [[Megatron (G1)/toys#MP5G|Megatron Gold Ver.]] (2014-12)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2015'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-11SW [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#MP11SW|Skywarp]] ([[2015]]-[[January 5|01-05]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-21G [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#MP21G|Bumble G-2 Ver.]] (2015-[[July 25|07-25]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-18B [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#MP18B|Bluestreak]] (2015-[[August 29|08-29]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-11T [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#MP11T|Thundercracker]] (2015-11)}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-10R [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP10R|Convoy (BAPE REDCAMO ver.)]] (2015-11)}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-21R [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#MP21R|Bumble Red Body]] (2015-[[December 26|12-26]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-14C [[Clampdown (G1)#Masterpiece|Clampdown]] (2015-12-26)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=3|
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2016'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-11NR [[Ramjet (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Ramjet]] ([[2016]]-[[March 19|03-19]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-25L [[Loudpedal#Masterpiece|Loudpedal]] (2016-[[June 11|06-11]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-11NT [[Thrust (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Thrust]] (2016-[[October 29|10-29]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2017'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-10K [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP10K|Convoy (BAPE BLACKCAMO ver.)]] (2017-01)}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-11ND [[Dirge (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Dirge]] ([[2017]]-[[June 28|06-28]])}}
{{Bp-a1d1|MP-15/16E [[Stripes#Masterpiece|Stripes]], [[Nightstalker (G1)#Masterpiece|Nightstalker]], [[Wingthing (G1)#Masterpiece|Wingthing]] & [[Enemy (G1)#Masterpiece|Enemy]] (2017-[[December 23|12-23]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2018'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-711 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP711|Convoy (7-Eleven ver.)]] ([[2018]]-[[February 28|02-28]])}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Golden Lagoon|Golden Lagoon Convoy]] (2018-[[July 29|07-29]])}}
{{Bp-p1|MP-34S [[Shadow Panther#Masterpiece|Shadow Panther (Beast Wars)]] (2018-[[August 25|08-25]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2019'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-10ASL [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP10ASL|Convoy (atmos safari LEBRON Ver.)]] (2019-[[March 15|03-15]])}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=3|
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2020'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-10DC [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP10DC|Convoy (atmos safari DUCKCAMO Ver.)]] (2020-[[March 26|03-26]])}}
|}




{{--}}

====''Masterpiece Movie Series''====
[[File:TF-Movie-Masterpiece-Series-Logo.png|center|400px]]
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2010'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MPM-1 [[Starscream (Movie)/toys#Masterpiece|Starscream]] (''Transformers'', 2010-[[October 30|10-30]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MPM-2 [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#Masterpiece|Bumblebee]] (''Revenge of the Fallen'', 2010-[[December 25|12-25]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2017'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MPM-3 [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#MPM3|Bumblebee]] (''Transformers'', 2017-[[July 29|07-29]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MPM-4 [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Masterpiece|Optimus Prime]] (''Transformers'', 2017-[[September 30|09-30]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2018'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MPM-5 [[Barricade (Movie)/toys#Masterpiece|Barricade]] (''Transformers'', 2018-[[April 21|04-21]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MPM-7 [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#MPM7|Bumblebee]] (''Bumblebee'', 2018-[[October 27|10-27]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MPM-6 [[Ironhide (Movie)/toys#Masterpiece|Ironhide]] (''Transformers'', 2018-[[December 15|12-15]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2019'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MPM-8 [[Megatron (Movie)/toys#Masterpiece|Megatron]] (''Transformers'', 2019-[[August 31|08-31]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MPM-9 [[Jazz (Movie)#Masterpiece|Autobot Jazz]] (''Transformers'', 2019-[[November 2|11-02]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=3|[[File:Masterpiece Movie Bumblebee.jpg|thumb|upright=1.33|MPM-2 Bumblebee]][[File:MPM-12N-Nemesis-Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.33|MPM-12N Nemesis Prime]]
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2020'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MPM-10 [[Starscream (Movie)/toys#MPM10|Starscream]] (''Transformers'', 2020-[[October 31|10-31]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MPM-11 [[Ratchet (Movie)/toys#MPM11|Ratchet]] (''Transformers'', 2020-[[December 26|12-26]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2021'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MPM-12 [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#MasterpieceMPM12|Optimus Prime]] (''Bumblebee'', [[2021]]-[[Calendar|08]])}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2022'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MPM-13 [[Blackout (Movie)#MPM13|Decepticon Blackout]] & [[Scorponok (Movie)#MPM13|Scorponok]] (''Transformers'', [[2022]])}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2023'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MPM-10R [[Starscream (Movie)/toys#MPM10R|Starscream (Revenge of the Fallen Ver.)]] (''Revenge of the Fallen'', [[2023]]-[[February|02]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MPM-12N [[Nemesis Prime (AOE)#Masterpiece|Nemesis Prime]] (''Bumblebee'', 2023-[[March|03]])}}
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2024'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MPM-11D [[Ratchet (Movie)/toys#MPM11D|Ratchet (Darkside Moon Ver.)]] (''Dark of the Moon'', 2024-[[March|03-??]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MPM-14 [[Bonecrusher (Movie)#Masterpiece Movie Series|Bonecrusher]] (''Transformers'', 2024-[[March|03-??]])}}
|}
{{comingsoontoy|Darkside Ratchet}}
{{--}}

====''Masterpiece G Series''====
[[File:Mpg-logo.png|center|400px]]
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2022'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MPG-01 [[Shouki#Masterpiece G Series|Trainbot Shouki]] ([[2022]]-[[June 25|06-25]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MPG-02 [[Getsuei#Masterpiece G Series|Trainbot Getsuei]] (2022-[[September 24|09-24]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2023'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MPG-03 [[Yukikaze (G1)#Masterpiece G Series|Trainbot Yukikaze]] ([[2023]]-[[February 25|02-25]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MPG-04 [[Suiken#Masterpiece G Series|Trainbot Suiken]] ([[2023]]-[[June 24|06-24]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MPG-05 [[Seizan#Masterpiece G Series|Trainbot Seizan]] ([[2023]]-[[September 30|09-30]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2024'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MPG-06 [[Kaen#Masterpiece G Series|Trainbot Kaen]] ([[2024]]-[[February 24|02-24]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MPG-06S [[Kaen#MPGRaidenset|Trainbot Kaen]] / [[Raiden#Masterpiece G Series|Raiden]] Box Set ([[2024]]-[[February 24|02-24]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MPG-07 [[Ginou#Masterpiece G Series|Trainbot Ginou]] ([[2024]]-[[September 28|09-28]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MPG-08 [[Yamabuki#Masterpiece G Series|Trainbot Yamabuki]] ([[2024]]-[[October 26|10-26]])}}
</ul>
|[[File:TF-Masterpiece-MPG-02-Trainbot-Getsuei.jpg|thumb|250px|MPG-02 Trainbot Getsuei]]
|}
{{comingsoontoy|MPG-06, MPG-06S, MPG-07, and MPG-08}}

===Hasbro===
Due to the brand unification, nearly all Hasbro ''Masterpiece'' releases after ''Generations'' MP-10 Optimus Prime are imports of TakaraTomy toys above with new slip-covers. ''Masterpiece Movie Series'' releases after MPM-4 Optimus Prime, meanwhile, are the same toys in both Hasbro and TakaraTomy markets, with the former often releasing toys as store-exclusives.
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2003'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|20th Anniversary [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Optimus Prime]] (2003/2004)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2006'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|20th Anniversary DVD Edition [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#20thDVD|Optimus Prime]] ([[Transformers: Classics|''Classics'']], 2006)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2007'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|Masterpiece [[Starscream (G1)/toys#MasterpieceUS|Starscream]] (''Classics'', 2007)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2009'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|Masterpiece [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#Universe (2008)|Skywarp]] ([[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|''Universe'']], 2009)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=4|[[File:TRU-Masterpiece-Sunstorm.jpg|upright=1.33|thumb|MP-05 Sunstorm]][[File:MP-YOTGSoundwave.jpg|upright=1.33|thumb|Year Of The Goat Soundwave]]
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2010'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|Masterpiece [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#MPHasbro|Grimlock]] ([[Transformers (2010 toyline)|''Transformers'']], 2010)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2011'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|Masterpiece [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#HasbroMasterpiece|Rodimus Prime]] (''Transformers'', 2011)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2012'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|Masterpiece [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#mp10hasbro|Optimus Prime]] (''Transformers'', 2012)}}
{{Bp-d1|Masterpiece [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Transformers (2010)|Thundercracker]] (''Transformers'', 2012)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2013'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-01 [[Acid Storm (G1)#Masterpiece|Acid Storm]] (2013)}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-02 [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#HasbroMasterpiece|Soundwave]] (''Generations'', 2013)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=3|
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2014'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|Year of the Horse [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#YearOfTheHorseOP|Optimus Prime]] (''[[Transformers: Platinum Edition|Platinum Edition]]'', 2014)}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-03 [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#2014MP|Grimlock]] (2014)}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-04 [[Prowl (G1)/toys#HasbroMP|Prowl]] (2014)}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-05 [[Sunstorm (G1)#HasbroMP|Sunstorm]] (2014)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2015'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|Year Of The Goat [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#SoundwaveMasterpieceYOTG|Soundwave]] (''Generations'', 2015)}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-06 [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Bluestreak]] (''Generations'', 2015)}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-07 [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Masterpiece 2|Starscream]] (''Generations'', 2015)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2016'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-08 [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#HasbroMP|Bumblebee]] & [[Exosuit]] [[Spike Witwicky (G1)#HasbroMP|Spike Witwicky]] (''Generations'', 2016)}}
{{Bp-sa| [[Optimus Prime (SG)#Masterpiece|Shattered Glass Optimus Prime]] (''Generations'', 2016)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2017'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-10 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#Masterpiece|Optimus Prime]] (''Generations'', 2017)}}
{{Bp-a1|MPM-3 [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#MPM3|Bumblebee]] (2017)}}
{{Bp-a1|MPM-4 [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Masterpiece|Optimus Prime]] (2017)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=3|
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2019'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-10G [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#CollabGB|Optimus Prime Ecto-35 Edition]] (''[[Transformers Collaborative|Collaborative]]'', 2019)}}
|}
{{--}}

==Design==
The ''Masterpiece'' line has had a number of designers.

Since MP-25, each ''Masterpiece'' figure has been designed as a team effort, led by [[Hironori Kobayashi]], and any names given are within the scope of the larger team.

===Standard Takara Versions===
{|
|''Mold''||''Designer''||''Notes''
|-
|MP‑1, MP‑2
|[[Hironori Kobayashi]]
|-
|MP‑3, MP‑6, MP‑7
|Hironori Kobayashi (initial design) & [[Shōji Kawamori]] (final version)
|-
|MP‑4 trailer
|[[Hisashi Yuki]]
|Designed in ''one night''!<ref name="mp4trailer">[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/transformers-masterpiece-47/takaratomy-staff-interview-hisashi-yuki-on-masterpiece-180888/ TakaraTomy Staff Interview - Hisashi Yuki on Masterpiece]: Even more horrifying was the plan of reissuing MP-1 to go with Megatron - simply reissuing him wasn't considered to be appealing enough and it was decided to give him a trailer...I was told to come up with a proto (of the trailer) by the end of May, and I designed it in one night. [...] I couldn't shirk my task as the release date had already been set by backward calculation. I really did the best I could though there just wasn't enough time.</ref>
|-
|MP‑5
|Hisashi Yuki
|Designed in twelve days<ref name="mpmegsdev">[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/transformers-masterpiece-47/takaratomy-staff-interview-hisashi-yuki-on-masterpiece-180888/ TakaraTomy Staff Interview - Hisashi Yuki on Masterpiece]: - I hear the first Masterpiece figure you created was MP‑5 Megatron and you hold the fastest development record with it.
[Yuki]: That is right. (*laughs) I was not assigned to be in charge of it initially, but due to the circumstance within the company I was unexpectedly handed down the project. The schedule came with it and I was stunned when I realised that I was only given 12 days, about 2 weeks...To make it worse, at the time of my receiving the task, even the product size wasn't decided. (*tears)</ref>
|-
|MP‑8, MP‑9
|Hironori Kobayashi
|-
|MP‑10
|[[Shogo Hasui]]<ref name="mp10dev">[http://news.tfw2005.com/2014/08/03/takaratomy-staff-interview-shogo-hasui-on-masterpiece-180877/ TakaraTomy Staff Interview – Shogo Hasui on Masterpiece]: - Tell us about the time when you began working on the MP series. [Shogo]: MP-10 Convoy was the first Masterpiece I was involved in developing.
When the project was conceived I was mainly working on the products for the overseas Hasbro market, but was given a chance to develop a Masterpiece for the domestic market irregularly.</ref>
|
|-
|MP‑11
|Hironori Kobayashi & Shogo Hasui
|-
|MP‑12 to MP‑21, MP‑23
|Shogo Hasui
|-
|MP‑22
|Shogo Hasui (initial design) & Hironori Kobayashi (final version)
|Kobayashi took over the design to enable the carrier to carry four car MPs<ref name="mpmagnusdev">[http://news.tfw2005.com/2014/08/03/takaratomy-staff-interview-shogo-hasui-on-masterpiece-180877 TakaraTomy Staff Interview – Shogo Hasui on Masterpiece]: - [Shogo] Ultra Magnus, who was selected to be MP-22, was a character I was dreaming of making into a product since the time of MP-10 development. I was happy to be finally able to work on him. As there had already been several real car MP figures and Ultra Magnus is a car carrier that can carry them, I considered Magnus as a certain milestone in the new MP series. I wanted the car carrier to have a capacity of at least 4 real car MPs while in robot mode his height needed to be as close as seen in the cartoon. The transformation process was expected to require lots of folding of the parts to achieve it, and solving that problem became a very important task. Upon agreeing on that point, Kobayashi took over to work on the transformation mechanism and (Ultra Magnus is) finished as he is now.</ref>
|-
|MP‑24
|Hisashi Yuki
|Hisashi took on MP-24 in order for the other ''Masterpiece'' figures to be released on schedule<ref name="mpstarsaberdev">[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/transformers-masterpiece-47/takaratomy-staff-interview-hisashi-yuki-on-masterpiece-180888/ TakaraTomy Staff Interview - Hisashi Yuki on Masterpiece]: - So the idea was to ask the fans directly what they want first, then realise it as a product. [Yuki]: Yes. It turned out Star Saber was the winner. Hasui, the main series designer, was going to be in charge of the 30th anniversary MP originally. But he was fully occupied with Bumble and Wheeljack, and since Star Saber was a character I was attached to personally, I stood for the job eagerly.</ref>
|-
|MP‑25, MP‑26
|Hironori Kobayashi<ref name="mptracksdev">[http://news.tfw2005.com/2015/07/12/sdcc-2015-the-shogo-hasui-report-296954/ SDCC 2015: The Shogo Hasui Report]: - "I did ask about Tracks and he said he did not design him but he did say (I BELIEVE Kobayashi…again hard to understand) and slowly said Lead Designer. He also said that the same designer did Ironhide and he began to say another name (Ratchet) but stopped himself." A subsequent interview in ''[[Transformers Generations 2015]]'' named Kobayashi as the designer of Ironhide, confirming him as the designer in question.</ref>
|
|-
|MP‑27, MP‑30
|Hironori Kobayashi
|As stated in the ''[[Transformers Generations 2015]]'' book
|-
|MP‑28
|Vehicle styling by [[Yūya Ōnishi]], main developer [[Tomoya Miyake]], edits by Hironori Kobayashi
|As stated in the ''Transformers Generations 2015'' book
|-
|MP‑29
|Hironori Kobayashi
|As stated in the ''Transformers Generations 2015'' book
|-
|MP‑36
|Embellishments and refinements by [[Yuki Ohshima]]
|As stated in the ''[[Transformers Generations 2017]]'' book<ref>[http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/threads/generations-2017-book-mp-36-megatron-article-translated.1096818 Generations 2017 MP-36 translated article]</ref>
|-
|MP-53, MP-54
|Yūya Ōnishi, [[Kōjin Ōno]]
|Ōno returning to his own [[Diaclone]] work as well as his own car
|-
|MP-56
|Kōjin Ōno
|As stated in the ''[[Transformers Generations 2022]]'' book
|-
|MP-57
|Kōjin Ōno, concept art by Yuki Ohshima
|As stated in the ''Transformers Generations 2022'' book
|}

===''Masterpiece Movie Series''===
{|
|'|''Mold''||''Designer''
|-
|MPM-1||Shogo Hasui
|-
|MPM-2||Shogo Hasui
|-
|MPM-13||[[Sam Smith]], [[Tomoki Tatsumi]]<ref>[https://www.instagram.com/p/CdG8p0UDrac/ Sam Smith on Instagram]</ref>
|}

===''Masterpiece G Series''===
{|
|''Mold''||''Designer''||''Notes''
|-
|MPG-01
|Kōjin Ōno, [[Dai Ono]], concept art by Yuki Ohshima
|As stated in the ''[[Transformers Generations 2021]]'' book
|-
|MPG-02
|Kōjin Ōno, Yuki Ohshima
|As stated in the ''Transformers Generations 2022'' book
|-
|MPG-03
|Kōjin Ōno, Yuki Ohshima
|As stated in the ''Transformers Generations 2022'' book
|}

{{toystub|Cross-reference with [[:Category:Masterpiece designers]]}}

==Awards==
* The ''Masterpiece'' line as a whole won the [http://www.takaratomy.co.jp/product_release/pdf/p161028.pdf 2016 Long Life Design award] (PDF link) presented by the [https://www.g-mark.org/about/ Good Design Awards].
* [[Shouki#Masterpiece|MPG-01 ''Masterpiece'' Shouki]] recieved an Excellence Award in the "High Target" (read: collector) Toy category at the 2022 Japan Toy Awards.<ref>[https://www.toys.or.jp/toyshow/awards.html The 2022 Japan Toy Awards] at the Tokyo Toy Show website.</ref>

==Notes==
* Like with previous lines, the official Hasbro-initiated imports of ''Masterpiece'' figures were also assigned code names. For the 2021 releases, the "theme" for those code names was "snacks":
{{collist|3|
:::*Arcee: "Airheads"
:::*Black Convoy: "Cavaliers"
:::*Spinout: "Snickers"
:::*Tigatron: "Twizzlers"
}}
:For the 2022 releases, it was "deserts":
{{collist|3|
:::*Skywarp: "Sahara"
:::*Autobot Skids: "Kalahari"
:::*Reboost : "Sonoran"
}}
*The Hasbro Pulse listing of the [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Anti-Gravity Pedestal Tenseg Base|''Anti-Gravity Pedestal Tenseg Base'' Optimus Prime Set]] comes sheathed in a ''Masterpiece''-branded sleeve for the box, but the page does not list it for very obvious reasons. (Its code name was "Colorado", for those wondering.)

==References==
{{reflist|2}}

==External links==
* [http://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/products/tf_mp TakaraTomy ''Masterpiece'' website]
* [https://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/products/tf_mpm ''Masterpiece Movie Series'' website]
* [https://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/tf_mpg/ ''Masterpiece G Series'' website]
* [https://hasbropulse.com/collections/transformers?refinementList%5Bnamed_tags.Series%5D%5B0%5D=Transformers%20Masterpiece ''Masterpiece''] at [[Hasbro Pulse]]
* [https://www.actionfigure411.com/transformers/ Transformers Masterpiece Visual and Price Guides]

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The Transformers: Masterpiece

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'''''The Transformers: Masterpiece''''' (トランスフォーマーマスターピース, ''Toransufōmā Masutāpīsu'', also '''''The Transformers: Master Piece''''')<ref>MP-01 Convoy's box featured an early English logo that put a space in between "master" and "piece". From MP-2 Ultra Magnus-onwards, the logo was changed to "Masterpiece" with no space.</ref> is a toyline of collector-focused toys that are primarily based upon characters from the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|original ''The Transformers'' cartoon]], but manufactured with today's advanced engineering techniques. As a line aimed towards collectors, ''Masterpiece'' Transformers tend to be very expensive, with larger and more complex [[Transformation (toys)|conversion]] schemes to achieve closer accuracy and greater articulation than toys aimed at children.

Though the ''Masterpiece'' line is largely developed by [[TakaraTomy|Takara/TakaraTomy]] with the [[Japan]]ese market in mind, the line is also distributed by [[Hasbro]] in Asian markets outside Japan, and in [[Australia]] as [[Target]] and [[Toys"R"Us]] [[exclusive]]s. Hasbro has also [[redeco]]ed/[[retool]]ed molds from this line for release in their own markets under various toy lines, and almost always as store exclusives. These Hasbro versions originally saw release as [[Walmart]] exclusives until 2009, when they were succeeded by Toys"R"Us. From 2013 onwards, Hasbro released its versions as a single cohesive line (instead of as part of other, contemporary lines), with a numbering system similar to the one used by TakaraTomy. However, by 2015, the figures were again [[co-branding|co-branded]] as part of the ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' line, while still continuing their numbering system. Beginning with TakaraTomy's MP-43 (as well as the MP-17+, MP-18+ and MP-20+ versions released around the same time), Hasbro officially distributed all-new figures as imports available from various online retailers and specialty stores. The Hasbro versions differ ever-so-slightly from the Japanese-distributed TakaraTomy versions by the addition of a [[tampograph]]ed Hasbro product code number on the figure itself, and the use of an additional black outer sleeve for the packaging that prominently features the [[List of Japanese ID numbers|Japanese ID number]], but not any actual ''name'' for the figure.
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==Scale and rate of releases==
===Timeline===
The ''Masterpiece'' line started at a slow pace in [[2003]], with new molds being released every two years or so, and with [[redeco]]s/[[retool]]s being released in-between. The figures that were released back then were exclusive of the larger main characters, and [[scale]] wasn't very consistent due to price constraints and their large size, with the results being that figures of certain huge characters (such as Grimlock) were too short compared to other characters they were meant to tower over (such as Convoy).

With the release of a new tooling of Convoy in [[2011]], the line was rebooted, featuring a smaller, more consistent scale based on MP-09 Rodimus Convoy, and a ''significant'' increase in releases per year. Rather notably, ''Masterpieces'' of the smaller characters were introduced.

Starting in [[2016]], ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (franchise)|Beast Wars]]'' characters were added to the line, and the series began a shift towards even more extreme cartoon-accuracy.

[[2021]] saw the beginning of a swing in the other direction towards an [[Transformers: Alternators|''Alternators'']]-style focus on licensed vehicle mode accuracy and, subsequently, vehicle mode scale, beginning with simultaneous release of MP-53 Skids and MP-54 Reboost, marketed almost entirely on the back of their popular Honda City vehicle modes.

In [[2022]] the trend kicked into high gear as TakaraTomy launched the ''G Series'' combiner subline with the [[Trainbot]]s, an obscure subgroup within the context of the ''Transformers'' brand, in a big swing for Japan's massive model train market. The figures are made to the model train "HO scale,"<ref name="FigureKing285">[https://www.soundwavesoblivion.com/techspecs/interviewkojinono2.html Figure King 285: Interview With MPG-01 Raiden Development Team – English Translation] at Soundwaves Oblivion</ref> which—whether or not intentional—also makes their individual [[robot mode]]s fit the same cartoon-based scale as the current mainline ''Masterpiece'' Transformers, having the individual components stand ''slightly'' taller than the standard [[Autobot Cars]], but makes Raiden and the individual train modes undersized by comparison.

Back on the cartoon-based side of things, 2022 also saw the announcement of MP-57 Skyfire, who, in a truly awe-inspiring display of [[Size changing|mass-shifting]] reproduction, features a series of Autobot miniatures for vehicle mode to accommodate his use as a transport in the cartoon.

===Definition===
From the 2011 "reboot" era of the ''Masterpiece'' line to present, the focus of making everything to "scale" with each other mostly refers to [[robot mode]] scale, as there are a few size discrepancies between the vehicle modes of the individual figures. To counter this, some figures include their own miniatures to represent an accurate vehicle mode scale, such as the aforementioned Skyfire figure, which features miniatures of Convoy, Meister and Wheeljack, to create the illusion that he has mass-shifted between his two forms. Another example is the Autobot Car, Hound. Hound transforms into a Willys Jeep, which is a much smaller vehicle compared to the other Autobot Cars, yet his robot mode is the same height as them. The line-wide, universally-scaled Spike Witwicky figurines included with MP-10 Convoy and MP-44 Convoy are an accurate size for Hound in robot mode, but too small for his vehicle mode specifically, even if they scale fairly well with the other Autobot Cars' altmodes, so a larger Spike figure was released with Hound, made to specifically sit in his seats in jeep mode, to reenact scenes from "[[More than Meets the Eye, Part 1]]", [[More than Meets the Eye, Part 2|Part 2]]" and "[[More than Meets the Eye, Part 3|Part 3]]". The other line-wide, universally-scaled figurines can also be sat inside MPG Shouki, as a reference to the original ''[[Diaclone]]'' toy and the [[Diaclone (faction)|Diaclone]] pilots, even though the figurines are grossly out of scale with the train mode itself.

The ''Beast Wars'' figures, on the other hand, are made to their own unique scale when compared to the G1 character releases, as is obvious, when comparing G1 Convoy with ''Beast Wars'' Convoy, since the [[Maximal]]s and [[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]]s are meant to be ''wayyyy'' smaller than the other characters in the line. Uniquely, all of the ''Beast Wars'' characters to date are also scaled accurately in [[beast mode]], as well as robot mode (at least based in a cartoon context).

MP-24 Star Saber is an outlier when it comes to scale, as an accurate cartoon scale for the character would make him roughly the size of a mainline Titan Class figure, just due to the [[Japanese Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Japanese sequel cartoons]] making every character after the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|original cartoon]] more and more giant (''seriously'', Convoy is only listed in cartoon production scale as 6 meters tall, while Star Saber is listed at 22 meters tall!). TakaraTomy knew this when making Star Saber, and elected to make more of a generic scale that fits better with the ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' toys of the time. Ironically, ''Masterpiece'' Star Saber is better scaled with your ''[[War for Cybertron Trilogy (franchise)|War for Cybertron Trilogy]]''-era toys than the [[Star Saber (G1)#Legacy|HasLab ''Legacy'' Star Saber]] is.

==Sublines==
In addition to the main ''Masterpiece'' line, there are four sublines based on both other franchises and other portions of the ''Transformers'' franchise:

===''Transformers'' sublines===
* The '''''[[#Masterpiece Movie Series|Transformers: Masterpiece Movie Series]]''''' (トランスフォーマーマスターピースムービーシリーズ ''Toransufōmā Masutāpīsu Mūbī Shirīzu'') line, based on the [[live-action film series]], with toys designated MPM-##; this line originally consisted of detailed redecoes of [[Size class|Leader-sized]] toys from [[Transformers (2010 toyline)|the 2010 ''Transformers'' toyline]] and was canceled after only two releases. It was later revived in [[2017]] for the 10th Anniversary of the [[Transformers (film)|first movie]], this time featuring all-new molds. The revived line was released in conjunction with Hasbro, with the toys [[co-branding|co-branded]] "Hasbro" and "TakaraTomy" on their packaging.
* The '''''[[#Masterpiece G Series|Transformers: Masterpiece G Series]]''''' (トランスフォーマーマスターピースGシリーズ ''Toransufōmā Masutāpīsu G Shirīzu'') line, with toys designated as MPG-##, which for now, only consists of ''[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (franchise)#Transformers: The Headmasters|The Headmasters]]'' [[Trainbot]]s that combine to form [[Raiden#Masterpiece G Series|the first official ''Masterpiece''-scale]] [[combiner]]. The figures feature a ''heavy'' emphasis on vehicle mode accuracy, being produced in collaboration with [[TOMIX]], the {{w|Rail transport modelling|train department}} of TakaraTomy's {{w|scale model}} oriented subsidiary [[Tomytec]], and licensed by a bevy of railway manufacturers. Accordingly, the figures are mostly functional model trains at the HO scale,<ref name="FigureKing285"/> which also puts them at the right [[scale]] for robot mode in terms of [[Show-accuracy|cartoon-accuracy]]. The "G" stands for "GATTAI" (合体), "GIANT" (巨大化), and "GREAT" (グレート), "gattai" meaning "combine" in Japanese.<ref>[https://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/products/tf_mpg ''G Series'' hub on the TakaraTomy website]</ref>

===Other ''Masterpiece'' sublines===
* The '''''[[Brave (franchise)|Masterpiece Brave Series]]''''' (マスターピース勇者シリーズ ''Masutāpīsu Yūsha Shirīzu'') line, with toys designated as MP-B##, which was cancelled after only two releases; these being MP-B01 King Exkizer {{sic}}, released in [[2005]]; and MP-B02 Dragon Kizer {{sic}}, released in [[2006]]. [[Bandai]] acquired Sunrise (the company that originally produced the ''Brave'' cartoons) in [[1993]], but seemingly didn't hold the rights to produce figures for the franchise until roughly the 2010s. As such, most updated, ''Masterpiece''-esque ''Brave'' figures and model kits are currently produced by Bandai and their licensees. Whether it was complications between the rival companies owning the rights to the ''Brave'' franchise, or something else entirely that led to the ''Masterpiece'' lines' cancellation after only two releases, is uncertain.
* The '''''[[Zoids|Zoids Masterpiece]]''''' (ゾイドマスターピース ''Zoido Masutāpīsu'') line, with toys designated as MPZ-##.

For obvious reasons, neither the ''Brave Series'' nor ''Zoids'' ''Masterpiece'' lines are covered on this wiki.

==Fiction==
'''''The Transformers: Masterpiece''''' toyline has received some light fictional support throughout its extensive run, thus far largely within the [[Japanese Generation 1 cartoon continuity]].

===Comics===
[[File:MP1BCybertronCommanderCover01.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1]]
''Masterpiece'' received [[e-HOBBY]] comics between [[2010]]-[[2011]] to provide fictional justification for their various exclusive redecoes, as well as a smattering of higher concept comics told sporadically through the ''[[Transformers Generations (series)|Transformers Generations]]'' book series beginning in [[2014]] and continuing to this day.
====e-HOBBY ====
*"[[MP-1B Cybertron Commander / Convoy Black Ver.]]"
*"[[MP-3G Destron Air Commander / Starscream Ghost Ver.]]"
*"[[Destron Doppelgänger Black Rodimus Convoy]]"

====''Generations'' book series====
*"[[Controverse]]"
*"[[Reborn]]"
{{chapters|title="Wars" series (''Masterpiece'')
|prev=Transformers: Generations (Japan)#Fiction
|next=
|content=
*"[[Rodimus Wars]]"
<div class="list-header">''Train Wars''</div>
*"[[The Train Wars: The Origin]]"
}}
Perhaps most notably, ''Masterpiece'' inherited [[Yuki Ohshima]]'s series of comics colloquially known as the "Wars" series from TakaraTomy's short-lived [[2012]] [[Transformers: Generations (Japan)|''Generations'']] toyline (not to be confused with the [[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|modern super-brand]]) beginning in [[2015]] with "[[Rodimus Wars]]," a ''[[The Transformers: The Movie|Transformers: The Movie]]'' prequel advertising the then-upcoming MP-28 [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#MP28|Hot Rodimus]] and MP-29 [[Shockwave (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Laserwave]]. As of this writing, the series is concerned with an ongoing distant prequel to the primary arc of the series' ''Generations'' incarnation, "[[Train Wars]]," to advertise the ''Masterpiece G Series'' [[Trainbot#Masterpiece G Series|Trainbot]]s.

====IDW Publishing====
''Masterpiece'' briefly rode the coattails of Hasbro's [[Transformers Collaborative|''Collaborative'']] crossover brand into mass market comic books in [[2019]] with MP-10G [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#CollabGB|Optimus Prime Ecto-35 Edition]]'s prominent appearance in the ''[[Transformers/Ghostbusters]]'' comic, albeit very much playing second fiddle to ''Collaborative''{{'}}s original character for the ''Ghostbusters x Transformers'' subline, [[Ectotron]].
{{--}}

===Prose===
[[File:Transformers Mode Eva ch 1.jpg|thumb|upright=1.6]]
====Pack-in plotlines====
Beginning around [[2015]] with the [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#MP18B|blue variant]] of ''Masterpiece'' [[Bluestreak (G1)|Bluestreak]], TakaraTomy began to build out the bios printed in the instructions of its original decoes into full-on recurring prose plotlines penned by all-around brand renaissance man and ''[[The Transformers: Collector's Edition|Collector's Edition]]'' veteran [[Hirofumi Ichikawa]]<ref>{{citesocial|quote=Not all, but yes. I wrote most of Diaclone/Microchange repaints bios, except MP Tigertrack/Clamp Down/Bluestreak/Enemy & other cassettes (though I did original e-Hobby and Encore).|link=https://twitter.com/Hirovmi/status/1604695336206815233|site=Twitter|name=Hirofumi Ichikawa|year=2022|month=12|day=18}}</ref> that continue to this day. Known participating releases include:

{{collist|3|
*MP-18B [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#MP18B|Bluestreak]]
*MP-23 [[Exhaust#Masterpiece|Exhaust]]
*MP-25L [[Loudpedal#Masterpiece|Loudpedal]]
*MP-26 [[Road Rage (G1)#Masterpiece|Road Rage]]
*MP-31 [[Delta Magnus#Masterpiece|Delta Magnus]]
*MP-42 [[Cordon (G1)#Masterpiece|Cordon]]
*MP-39+ [[Spin-Out (G1)#Masterpiece|Spinout]]
*MP-54 [[Reboost#Masterpiece|Reboost]]
*MP-53+ [[Crosscut (G1)#Masterpiece|Senatorcrosscut]] {{sic}}
*MP-53+B [[Burn Out (Diaclone)#Masterpiece|Dia Burnout]]
}}

Separate vignettes are occasionally included to supplement the bios:
*"[[Story of Black Convoy]]"
*"[[Noise & Smoke]]"

====''Transformers × Evangelion''====
{{main|Transformers × Evangelion}}
This tiny crossover franchise with the wildly popular ''{{w|Neon Genesis Evangelion}}'' brand received a short blog feature on the TakaraTomy website.

===''End of G1 Universe''===
{{main|The Transformers: End of G1 Universe}}
[[2022]] saw the surprise announcement from TakaraTomy of a devoted webcomic for ''Masterpiece'', named "[[The Transformers: End of G1 Universe|''End of G1 Universe'']]" and published directly on the ''Masterpiece'' website, beginning with MP-48+ [[Dark Amber Leo Prime#Toys|Dark Amber Leo Prime]]. The next installment in brand veteran [[Hayato Sakamoto]]'s series of pack-in comic epics following the finale of the [[Generations Selects Special Comic|comic]] for TakaraTomy's arm of the [[Generations Selects (franchise)|''Generations Selects'']] franchise the previous year, the series sets the ostentatious goal of ''concluding'' the behemoth [[Japanese Generation 1 cartoon continuity]].
{{--}}

==Toys==
===Takara/TakaraTomy===
====Standard ''Masterpiece'' line====
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2003'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-1 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Convoy]] ([[2003]]-[[December 11|12-11]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2005'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-2 [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Ultra Magnus]] ([[2005]]-[[March 24|03-24]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2006'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-3 [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Starscream]] ([[2006]]-[[September 28|09-28]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-4 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP4|Convoy Perfect Edition]] (2006-09-28/[[2009]]-[[October 1|10-01]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2007'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-5 [[Megatron (G1)/toys#MP5|Megatron]] ([[2007]]-[[March 29|03-29]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-6 [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Skywarp]] ([[2007]]-[[September 1|09-01]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=4|[[File:TF-Masterpiece-MP-1-Convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.33|MP-1 Convoy, the OG ''Masterpiece'' figure]][[File:MP24-StarSaber.jpg|thumb|upright=1.33|MP-24 Star Saber]][[File:Masterpiece-MP-43-Megatron-(Beast-Wars).jpg|thumb|upright=1.33|MP-43 Megatron]][[File:TF-Masterpiece-MP-52-Starscream.jpg|thumb|upright=1.33|MP-52 Starscream]]
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2008'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-7 [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Thundercracker]] ([[2008]]-[[November 20|11-20]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2009'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-8 [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Grimlock]] (2009-[[March 26|03-26]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2011'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-9 [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Rodimus Convoy]] ([[2011]]-[[January 29|01-29]]/2011-[[September 24|09-24]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-10 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP10|Convoy]] (2011-09-24)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2012'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-11 [[Starscream (G1)/toys#MP11|Starscream]] ([[2012]]-[[March 31|03-31]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-12 [[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Lambor]] (2012-[[October 27|10-27]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-14 [[Red Alert (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Alert]] (2012-[[December 15|12-15]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=3|
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2013'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-13 [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Soundwave]] (with [[Laserbeak (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Condor]]) ([[2013]]-[[January 26|01-26]]/2013-[[September 28|09-28]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-15 [[Rumble (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Rumble]] & [[Ravage (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Jaguar]] (2013-[[February 23|02-23]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-16 [[Frenzy (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Frenzy]] & [[Buzzsaw (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Buzzsaw]] (2013-[[March 23|03-23]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-17 [[Prowl (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Prowl]] (2013-09-28)}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-18 [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#Masterpiece 2|Streak]] (2013-[[October 26|10-16]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-19 [[Smokescreen (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Smokescreen]] (2013-[[December 14|12-14]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2014'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-20 [[Wheeljack (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Wheeljack]] ([[2014]]-[[September 20|09-20]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-21 [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Masterpiece 2|Bumble]] (with [[Daniel Witwicky (G1)#Masterpiece|Daniel Witwicky]]) (2014-[[November 29|11-29]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-22 [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#MP22|Ultra Magnus]] (2014-[[December 27|12-27]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2015'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-23 [[Exhaust#Masterpiece|Exhaust]] ([[2015]]-[[March 21|03-21]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-24 [[Star Saber (G1)#Masterpiece|Star Saber]] (2015-03-21)}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-25 [[Tracks (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Tracks]] (2015-[[November 7|11-07]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-26 [[Road Rage (G1)#Masterpiece|Road Rage]] (2015-[[December 26|12-26]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2016'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-27 [[Ironhide (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Ironhide]] ([[2016]]-[[January 30|01-30]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-28 [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#MP28|Hot Rodimus]] (2016-[[February 27|02-27]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-29 [[Shockwave (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Destron Laserwave]] (2016-[[March 26|03-26]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-30 [[Ratchet (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Ratchet]] (2016-[[April 23|04-23]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-31 [[Delta Magnus#Masterpiece|Delta Magnus]] (2016-[[August 27|08-27]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-14+ [[Red Alert (G1)/toys#MP14Plus|Alert Anime Color Edition]] (2016-[[September 24|09-24]])}}
{{Bp-m1|MP-32 [[Optimus Primal (BW)/toys#Masterpiece|Convoy (Beast Wars)]] (2016-[[October 29|10-29]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-33 [[Inferno (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Inferno]] (2016-[[November 26|11-26]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=3|
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2017'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-m1|MP-34 [[Cheetor (BW)/toys#Masterpiece|Cheetus (Beast Wars)]] ([[2017]]-[[February 25|02-25]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-35 [[Grapple (G1)#Masterpiece|Grapple]] (2017-02-25)}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-36 [[Megatron (G1)/toys#MP36|Megatron]] (2017-[[April 1|04-01]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-37 [[Artfire#Masterpiece|Artfire]] (2017-[[May 27|05-27]])}}
{{Bp-m1|MP-38 [[Optimus Primal (BW)/toys#MP38|Convoy (Beast Wars) Legendary Leader Ver.]] (2017-[[June 24|06-24]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-12+ [[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#MP12Plus|Lambor Anime Color Edition]] (2017-[[November 25|11-25]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-39 [[Sunstreaker (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Sunstreaker]] (2017-[[December 22|12-22]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2018'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-40 [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#MP40|Targetmaster Hot Rodimus]] ([[2018]]-[[February 24|02-24]])}}
{{Bp-m1|MP-41 [[Dinobot (BW)/toys#Masterpiece|Dinobot (Beast Wars)]] (2018-[[July 28|07-28]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-17+ [[Prowl (G1)/toys#MP17Plus|Prowl]] (2018-[[September 29|09-29]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-42 [[Cordon (G1)#Masterpiece|Cordon]] (2018-[[October 27|10-27]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-29+ [[Shockwave (G1)/toys#MP29Plus|Destron Laserwave]] (2018-[[November 24|11-24]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-36+ [[Megatron (G1)/toys#MP36Plus|Megatron]] (2018-[[December 29|12-29]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2019'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-p1|MP-43 [[Megatron (BW)/toys#Masterpiece|Megatron (Beast Wars)]] ([[2019]]-[[March 30|03-30]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-20+ [[Wheeljack (G1)/toys#MP20Plus|Wheeljack]] ([[2019]]-03)}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-18+ [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#MP18Plus|Streak]] (2019-[[July 27|07-27]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-44 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP44|Convoy Ver.3.0]] (2019-[[August 31|08-31]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-45 [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#MP45|Bumble (Ver. 2.0)]] (2019-[[November 23|11-23]])}}
{{Bp-p1|MP-46 [[Blackarachnia (BW)/toys#Masterpiece|Blackwidow (Beast Wars)]] (2019-[[November 23|11-23]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-47 [[Hound (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Hound]] (2019-[[December 26|12-26]])}}

</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2020'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-19+ [[Smokescreen (G1)/toys#MP19Plus|Smokescreen]] ([[2020]]-[[January 27|01-27]])}}
{{Bp-m1|MP-48 [[Lio Convoy#Masterpiece|Lio Convoy (Beast Wars)]] ([[2020]]-[[February 29|02-29]])}}
{{Bp-m1|MP-38+ [[Optimus Primal (BW)/toys#MP38Plus|Burning Convoy (Beast Wars)]] (2020-[[March 25|03-25]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-49 [[Nemesis Prime (G1)#MP49|Black Convoy]] (2020-[[July 25|07-25]])}}
{{Bp-m1|MP-50 [[Tigatron#Masterpiece|Tigatron (Beast Wars)]] (2020-[[September 26|09-26]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-39+ [[Spin-Out (G1)#Masterpiece|Spinout]] (2020-[[November 28|11-28]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-51 [[Arcee (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Arcee]] (2020-[[December 29|12-29]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=3|
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2021'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-52 [[Starscream (G1)/toys#MP52|Starscream]] ([[2021]]-[[June 26|06-20]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-52+ [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#MP52|Thundercracker]] ([[2021]]-09-27)}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-53 [[Skids (G1)#Masterpiece|Skids]] (2021-[[November 20|11-20]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-54 [[Reboost#Masterpiece|Reboost]] (2021-[[November 20|11-20]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-52+SW [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#MP52|Skywarp]] (2021-[[December 25|12-25]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2022'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-55 [[Nightbird (G1)#Masterpiece|Nightbird Shadow]] ([[2022]]-[[February 28|02-28]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-53+ [[Crosscut (G1)#Masterpiece|Senatorcrosscut]] ([[2022]]-[[March 26|03-26]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-56 [[Trailbreaker (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Trailbreaker]] ([[2022]]-[[December 29|12-29]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2023'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-m1|MP-48+ [[Dark Amber Leo Prime#Toys|Dark Amber Leo Prime]] ([[2023]]-[[January 28|01-28]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-57 [[Jetfire (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Skyfire]] ([[2023]]-[[January 31|01-31]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-53+B [[Burn Out (Diaclone)#Masterpiece|Dia Burnout]] ([[2023]]-[[March 25|03-25]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2024'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-58 [[Hoist (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Hoist]] ([[2024]]-[[January 25|01-25]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-44S [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP44S|Optimus Prime]] ([[2024]]-[[February 23|02-23]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-56+ [[Riggorus#Masterpiece|Riggorus]] (2024-03-??)}}
{{Bp-m1|MP-59 [[Rhinox (BW)/toys#Masterpiece|Rhinox]] (2024-06-??)}}
</ul>
|}
{{comingsoontoy|"Optimus Prime", Rhinox and Riggorus}}

=====Amazon Japan exclusive accessories=====
Between MP-12 and MP-21, several figures, when ordered from [[Amazon (website)|Amazon Japan]], came with a separately-bagged exclusive accessory for the figure.
[[File:MP-13 Lambor full color.jpg|thumb|upright=1.0|right|MP-12 Lambor with Amazon Japan exclusive piledrivers]]
{|class="wikitable" border="5" style="width:70%"
|-
! scope="col" width="32%" | '''Figure'''
! scope="col" width="30%" | '''Accessory'''
|-
|MP-12 Lambor
|Two pile drivers
|-
|MP-13 Soundwave
|Two additional [[Energon cube]]s
|-
|MP-17 Prowl
|Missile launcher
|-
|MP-18 Streak
|Missile launcher
|-
|MP-20 Wheeljack
|[[Hypno-chip]] disruptor
|-
|MP-21 Bumble
|"Battle face"
|-
|}
{{--}}

=====Special editions=====
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2004'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-1 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#goldmp|Convoy]] ([[Lucky Draw figure]], [[2004]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2009'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-01B [[Eldedroid#Masterpiece|Convoy Black Ver.]] ([[2009]]-[[November 21|11-21]]/2010-01)}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-8X [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#MP8X|King Grimlock]] (2009–12))}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2010'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-3G [[Starscream (G1)/toys#MP3G|Starscream Ghost Ver.]] ([[2010]]-06)}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-4S [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP4S|Convoy Sleep Mode]] (2010-06)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2011'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-1L [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP1L|Convoy Last Production]] ([[2011]]-[[March 26|03-26]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-09B [[Black Rodimus Convoy#Masterpiece|Black Rodimus Convoy]] (2011-[[November 28|11-28]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=4|[[File:MP14C-Clampdown.jpg|thumb|upright=1.33|MP-14C Clampdown]][[File:MP-25L-Loud-Pedal.jpg|thumb|upright=1.33|MP-25L Loudpedal]][[File:MP-10ASL.jpg|thumb|upright=1.33|MP-10ASL Convoy (atmos safari LEBRON Ver.)]]
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2012'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-11S [[Sunstorm (G1)#Masterpiece|Sunstorm]] ([[2012]]-[[August 25|08-25]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2013'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-10B [[Nemesis Prime (G1)#Masterpiece|Black Convoy]] ([[2013]]-[[March 30|03-30]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-12T [[Tigertrack#Masterpiece|Tigertrack]] (2013-07)}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-11A [[Acid Storm (G1)#Masterpiece|Acid Storm]] (2013-[[October 3|10-03]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2014'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-12G [[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#MP12G|Lambor G-2 Ver.]] ([[2014]]-[[February 22|02-22]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-13B [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#MP13B|Soundblaster]] (with [[Ratbat (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Ratbat]]) (2014-[[March 23|03-23]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-18S [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#MP18S|Silverstreak]] (2014-[[June 14|06-14]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-10A [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP10A|Convoy (BAPE ver.)]] (2014-[[August 19|07-19]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-12 [[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#TFExpo14MP12|Lambor]] (TFExpo 2014 exclusive) (2012-[[August 9|08-09]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-10 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#eva|Convoy Mode "Eva"]] (2014-[[November 28|11-28]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-5G [[Megatron (G1)/toys#MP5G|Megatron Gold Ver.]] (2014-12)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2015'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-11SW [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#MP11SW|Skywarp]] ([[2015]]-[[January 5|01-05]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-21G [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#MP21G|Bumble G-2 Ver.]] (2015-[[July 25|07-25]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-18B [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#MP18B|Bluestreak]] (2015-[[August 29|08-29]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-11T [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#MP11T|Thundercracker]] (2015-11)}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-10R [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP10R|Convoy (BAPE REDCAMO ver.)]] (2015-11)}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-21R [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#MP21R|Bumble Red Body]] (2015-[[December 26|12-26]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-14C [[Clampdown (G1)#Masterpiece|Clampdown]] (2015-12-26)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=3|
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2016'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-11NR [[Ramjet (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Ramjet]] ([[2016]]-[[March 19|03-19]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-25L [[Loudpedal#Masterpiece|Loudpedal]] (2016-[[June 11|06-11]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-11NT [[Thrust (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Thrust]] (2016-[[October 29|10-29]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2017'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-10K [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP10K|Convoy (BAPE BLACKCAMO ver.)]] (2017-01)}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-11ND [[Dirge (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Dirge]] ([[2017]]-[[June 28|06-28]])}}
{{Bp-a1d1|MP-15/16E [[Stripes#Masterpiece|Stripes]], [[Nightstalker (G1)#Masterpiece|Nightstalker]], [[Wingthing (G1)#Masterpiece|Wingthing]] & [[Enemy (G1)#Masterpiece|Enemy]] (2017-[[December 23|12-23]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2018'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-711 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP711|Convoy (7-Eleven ver.)]] ([[2018]]-[[February 28|02-28]])}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Golden Lagoon|Golden Lagoon Convoy]] (2018-[[July 29|07-29]])}}
{{Bp-p1|MP-34S [[Shadow Panther#Masterpiece|Shadow Panther (Beast Wars)]] (2018-[[August 25|08-25]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2019'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-10ASL [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP10ASL|Convoy (atmos safari LEBRON Ver.)]] (2019-[[March 15|03-15]])}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=3|
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2020'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-10DC [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP10DC|Convoy (atmos safari DUCKCAMO Ver.)]] (2020-[[March 26|03-26]])}}
|}




{{--}}

====''Masterpiece Movie Series''====
[[File:TF-Movie-Masterpiece-Series-Logo.png|center|400px]]
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2010'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MPM-1 [[Starscream (Movie)/toys#Masterpiece|Starscream]] (''Transformers'', 2010-[[October 30|10-30]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MPM-2 [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#Masterpiece|Bumblebee]] (''Revenge of the Fallen'', 2010-[[December 25|12-25]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2017'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MPM-3 [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#MPM3|Bumblebee]] (''Transformers'', 2017-[[July 29|07-29]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MPM-4 [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Masterpiece|Optimus Prime]] (''Transformers'', 2017-[[September 30|09-30]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2018'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MPM-5 [[Barricade (Movie)/toys#Masterpiece|Barricade]] (''Transformers'', 2018-[[April 21|04-21]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MPM-7 [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#MPM7|Bumblebee]] (''Bumblebee'', 2018-[[October 27|10-27]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MPM-6 [[Ironhide (Movie)/toys#Masterpiece|Ironhide]] (''Transformers'', 2018-[[December 15|12-15]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2019'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MPM-8 [[Megatron (Movie)/toys#Masterpiece|Megatron]] (''Transformers'', 2019-[[August 31|08-31]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MPM-9 [[Jazz (Movie)#Masterpiece|Autobot Jazz]] (''Transformers'', 2019-[[November 2|11-02]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=3|[[File:Masterpiece Movie Bumblebee.jpg|thumb|upright=1.33|MPM-2 Bumblebee]][[File:MPM-12N-Nemesis-Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.33|MPM-12N Nemesis Prime]]
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2020'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MPM-10 [[Starscream (Movie)/toys#MPM10|Starscream]] (''Transformers'', 2020-[[October 31|10-31]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MPM-11 [[Ratchet (Movie)/toys#MPM11|Ratchet]] (''Transformers'', 2020-[[December 26|12-26]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2021'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MPM-12 [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#MasterpieceMPM12|Optimus Prime]] (''Bumblebee'', [[2021]]-[[Calendar|08]])}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2022'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MPM-13 [[Blackout (Movie)#MPM13|Decepticon Blackout]] & [[Scorponok (Movie)#MPM13|Scorponok]] (''Transformers'', [[2022]])}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2023'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MPM-10R [[Starscream (Movie)/toys#MPM10R|Starscream (Revenge of the Fallen Ver.)]] (''Revenge of the Fallen'', [[2023]]-[[February|02]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MPM-12N [[Nemesis Prime (AOE)#Masterpiece|Nemesis Prime]] (''Bumblebee'', 2023-[[March|03]])}}
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2024'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MPM-11D [[Ratchet (Movie)/toys#MPM11D|Ratchet (Darkside Moon Ver.)]] (''Dark of the Moon'', 2024-[[March|03-??]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MPM-14 [[Bonecrusher (Movie)#Masterpiece Movie Series|Bonecrusher]] (''Transformers'', 2024-[[March|03-??]])}}
|}
{{comingsoontoy|Darkside Ratchet}}
{{--}}

====''Masterpiece G Series''====
[[File:Mpg-logo.png|center|400px]]
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2022'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MPG-01 [[Shouki#Masterpiece G Series|Trainbot Shouki]] ([[2022]]-[[June 25|06-25]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MPG-02 [[Getsuei#Masterpiece G Series|Trainbot Getsuei]] (2022-[[September 24|09-24]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2023'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MPG-03 [[Yukikaze (G1)#Masterpiece G Series|Trainbot Yukikaze]] ([[2023]]-[[February 25|02-25]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MPG-04 [[Suiken#Masterpiece G Series|Trainbot Suiken]] ([[2023]]-[[June 24|06-24]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MPG-05 [[Seizan#Masterpiece G Series|Trainbot Seizan]] ([[2023]]-[[September 30|09-30]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2024'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MPG-06 [[Kaen#Masterpiece G Series|Trainbot Kaen]] ([[2024]]-[[February 24|02-24]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MPG-06S [[Kaen#MPGRaidenset|Trainbot Kaen]] / [[Raiden#Masterpiece G Series|Raiden]] Box Set ([[2024]]-[[February 24|02-24]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MPG-07 [[Ginou#Masterpiece G Series|Trainbot Ginou]] ([[2024]]-[[September 28|09-28]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MPG-08 [[Yamabuki#Masterpiece G Series|Trainbot Yamabuki]] ([[2024]]-[[October 26|10-26]])}}
</ul>
|[[File:TF-Masterpiece-MPG-02-Trainbot-Getsuei.jpg|thumb|250px|MPG-02 Trainbot Getsuei]]
|}
{{comingsoontoy|MPG-06, MPG-06S, MPG-07, and MPG-08}}

===Hasbro===
Due to the brand unification, nearly all Hasbro ''Masterpiece'' releases after ''Generations'' MP-10 Optimus Prime are imports of TakaraTomy toys above with new slip-covers. ''Masterpiece Movie Series'' releases after MPM-4 Optimus Prime, meanwhile, are the same toys in both Hasbro and TakaraTomy markets, with the former often releasing toys as store-exclusives.
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2003'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|20th Anniversary [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Optimus Prime]] (2003/2004)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2006'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|20th Anniversary DVD Edition [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#20thDVD|Optimus Prime]] ([[Transformers: Classics|''Classics'']], 2006)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2007'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|Masterpiece [[Starscream (G1)/toys#MasterpieceUS|Starscream]] (''Classics'', 2007)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2009'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|Masterpiece [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#Universe (2008)|Skywarp]] ([[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|''Universe'']], 2009)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=4|[[File:TRU-Masterpiece-Sunstorm.jpg|upright=1.33|thumb|MP-05 Sunstorm]][[File:MP-YOTGSoundwave.jpg|upright=1.33|thumb|Year Of The Goat Soundwave]]
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2010'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|Masterpiece [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#MPHasbro|Grimlock]] ([[Transformers (2010 toyline)|''Transformers'']], 2010)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2011'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|Masterpiece [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#HasbroMasterpiece|Rodimus Prime]] (''Transformers'', 2011)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2012'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|Masterpiece [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#mp10hasbro|Optimus Prime]] (''Transformers'', 2012)}}
{{Bp-d1|Masterpiece [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Transformers (2010)|Thundercracker]] (''Transformers'', 2012)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2013'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-01 [[Acid Storm (G1)#Masterpiece|Acid Storm]] (2013)}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-02 [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#HasbroMasterpiece|Soundwave]] (''Generations'', 2013)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=3|
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2014'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|Year of the Horse [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#YearOfTheHorseOP|Optimus Prime]] (''[[Transformers: Platinum Edition|Platinum Edition]]'', 2014)}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-03 [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#2014MP|Grimlock]] (2014)}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-04 [[Prowl (G1)/toys#HasbroMP|Prowl]] (2014)}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-05 [[Sunstorm (G1)#HasbroMP|Sunstorm]] (2014)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2015'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|Year Of The Goat [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#SoundwaveMasterpieceYOTG|Soundwave]] (''Generations'', 2015)}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-06 [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Bluestreak]] (''Generations'', 2015)}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-07 [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Masterpiece 2|Starscream]] (''Generations'', 2015)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2016'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-08 [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#HasbroMP|Bumblebee]] & [[Exosuit]] [[Spike Witwicky (G1)#HasbroMP|Spike Witwicky]] (''Generations'', 2016)}}
{{Bp-sa| [[Optimus Prime (SG)#Masterpiece|Shattered Glass Optimus Prime]] (''Generations'', 2016)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2017'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-10 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#Masterpiece|Optimus Prime]] (''Generations'', 2017)}}
{{Bp-a1|MPM-3 [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#MPM3|Bumblebee]] (2017)}}
{{Bp-a1|MPM-4 [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Masterpiece|Optimus Prime]] (2017)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=3|
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2019'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-10G [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#CollabGB|Optimus Prime Ecto-35 Edition]] (''[[Transformers Collaborative|Collaborative]]'', 2019)}}
|}
{{--}}

==Design==
The ''Masterpiece'' line has had a number of designers.

Since MP-25, each ''Masterpiece'' figure has been designed as a team effort, led by [[Hironori Kobayashi]], and any names given are within the scope of the larger team.

===Standard Takara Versions===
{|
|''Mold''||''Designer''||''Notes''
|-
|MP‑1, MP‑2
|[[Hironori Kobayashi]]
|-
|MP‑3, MP‑6, MP‑7
|Hironori Kobayashi (initial design) & [[Shōji Kawamori]] (final version)
|-
|MP‑4 trailer
|[[Hisashi Yuki]]
|Designed in ''one night''!<ref name="mp4trailer">[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/transformers-masterpiece-47/takaratomy-staff-interview-hisashi-yuki-on-masterpiece-180888/ TakaraTomy Staff Interview - Hisashi Yuki on Masterpiece]: Even more horrifying was the plan of reissuing MP-1 to go with Megatron - simply reissuing him wasn't considered to be appealing enough and it was decided to give him a trailer...I was told to come up with a proto (of the trailer) by the end of May, and I designed it in one night. [...] I couldn't shirk my task as the release date had already been set by backward calculation. I really did the best I could though there just wasn't enough time.</ref>
|-
|MP‑5
|Hisashi Yuki
|Designed in twelve days<ref name="mpmegsdev">[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/transformers-masterpiece-47/takaratomy-staff-interview-hisashi-yuki-on-masterpiece-180888/ TakaraTomy Staff Interview - Hisashi Yuki on Masterpiece]: - I hear the first Masterpiece figure you created was MP‑5 Megatron and you hold the fastest development record with it.
[Yuki]: That is right. (*laughs) I was not assigned to be in charge of it initially, but due to the circumstance within the company I was unexpectedly handed down the project. The schedule came with it and I was stunned when I realised that I was only given 12 days, about 2 weeks...To make it worse, at the time of my receiving the task, even the product size wasn't decided. (*tears)</ref>
|-
|MP‑8, MP‑9
|Hironori Kobayashi
|-
|MP‑10
|[[Shogo Hasui]]<ref name="mp10dev">[http://news.tfw2005.com/2014/08/03/takaratomy-staff-interview-shogo-hasui-on-masterpiece-180877/ TakaraTomy Staff Interview – Shogo Hasui on Masterpiece]: - Tell us about the time when you began working on the MP series. [Shogo]: MP-10 Convoy was the first Masterpiece I was involved in developing.
When the project was conceived I was mainly working on the products for the overseas Hasbro market, but was given a chance to develop a Masterpiece for the domestic market irregularly.</ref>
|
|-
|MP‑11
|Hironori Kobayashi & Shogo Hasui
|-
|MP‑12 to MP‑21, MP‑23
|Shogo Hasui
|-
|MP‑22
|Shogo Hasui (initial design) & Hironori Kobayashi (final version)
|Kobayashi took over the design to enable the carrier to carry four car MPs<ref name="mpmagnusdev">[http://news.tfw2005.com/2014/08/03/takaratomy-staff-interview-shogo-hasui-on-masterpiece-180877 TakaraTomy Staff Interview – Shogo Hasui on Masterpiece]: - [Shogo] Ultra Magnus, who was selected to be MP-22, was a character I was dreaming of making into a product since the time of MP-10 development. I was happy to be finally able to work on him. As there had already been several real car MP figures and Ultra Magnus is a car carrier that can carry them, I considered Magnus as a certain milestone in the new MP series. I wanted the car carrier to have a capacity of at least 4 real car MPs while in robot mode his height needed to be as close as seen in the cartoon. The transformation process was expected to require lots of folding of the parts to achieve it, and solving that problem became a very important task. Upon agreeing on that point, Kobayashi took over to work on the transformation mechanism and (Ultra Magnus is) finished as he is now.</ref>
|-
|MP‑24
|Hisashi Yuki
|Hisashi took on MP-24 in order for the other ''Masterpiece'' figures to be released on schedule<ref name="mpstarsaberdev">[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/transformers-masterpiece-47/takaratomy-staff-interview-hisashi-yuki-on-masterpiece-180888/ TakaraTomy Staff Interview - Hisashi Yuki on Masterpiece]: - So the idea was to ask the fans directly what they want first, then realise it as a product. [Yuki]: Yes. It turned out Star Saber was the winner. Hasui, the main series designer, was going to be in charge of the 30th anniversary MP originally. But he was fully occupied with Bumble and Wheeljack, and since Star Saber was a character I was attached to personally, I stood for the job eagerly.</ref>
|-
|MP‑25, MP‑26
|Hironori Kobayashi<ref name="mptracksdev">[http://news.tfw2005.com/2015/07/12/sdcc-2015-the-shogo-hasui-report-296954/ SDCC 2015: The Shogo Hasui Report]: - "I did ask about Tracks and he said he did not design him but he did say (I BELIEVE Kobayashi…again hard to understand) and slowly said Lead Designer. He also said that the same designer did Ironhide and he began to say another name (Ratchet) but stopped himself." A subsequent interview in ''[[Transformers Generations 2015]]'' named Kobayashi as the designer of Ironhide, confirming him as the designer in question.</ref>
|
|-
|MP‑27, MP‑30
|Hironori Kobayashi
|As stated in the ''[[Transformers Generations 2015]]'' book
|-
|MP‑28
|Vehicle styling by [[Yūya Ōnishi]], main developer [[Tomoya Miyake]], edits by Hironori Kobayashi
|As stated in the ''Transformers Generations 2015'' book
|-
|MP‑29
|Hironori Kobayashi
|As stated in the ''Transformers Generations 2015'' book
|-
|MP‑36
|Embellishments and refinements by [[Yuki Ohshima]]
|As stated in the ''[[Transformers Generations 2017]]'' book<ref>[http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/threads/generations-2017-book-mp-36-megatron-article-translated.1096818 Generations 2017 MP-36 translated article]</ref>
|-
|MP-53, MP-54
|Yūya Ōnishi, [[Kōjin Ōno]]
|Ōno returning to his own [[Diaclone]] work as well as his own car
|-
|MP-56
|Kōjin Ōno
|As stated in the ''[[Transformers Generations 2022]]'' book
|-
|MP-57
|Kōjin Ōno, concept art by Yuki Ohshima
|As stated in the ''Transformers Generations 2022'' book
|}

===''Masterpiece Movie Series''===
{|
|'|''Mold''||''Designer''
|-
|MPM-1||Shogo Hasui
|-
|MPM-2||Shogo Hasui
|-
|MPM-13||[[Sam Smith]], [[Tomoki Tatsumi]]<ref>[https://www.instagram.com/p/CdG8p0UDrac/ Sam Smith on Instagram]</ref>
|}

===''Masterpiece G Series''===
{|
|''Mold''||''Designer''||''Notes''
|-
|MPG-01
|Kōjin Ōno, [[Dai Ono]], concept art by Yuki Ohshima
|As stated in the ''[[Transformers Generations 2021]]'' book
|-
|MPG-02
|Kōjin Ōno, Yuki Ohshima
|As stated in the ''Transformers Generations 2022'' book
|-
|MPG-03
|Kōjin Ōno, Yuki Ohshima
|As stated in the ''Transformers Generations 2022'' book
|}

{{toystub|Cross-reference with [[:Category:Masterpiece designers]]}}

==Awards==
* The ''Masterpiece'' line as a whole won the [http://www.takaratomy.co.jp/product_release/pdf/p161028.pdf 2016 Long Life Design award] (PDF link) presented by the [https://www.g-mark.org/about/ Good Design Awards].
* [[Shouki#Masterpiece|MPG-01 ''Masterpiece'' Shouki]] recieved an Excellence Award in the "High Target" (read: collector) Toy category at the 2022 Japan Toy Awards.<ref>[https://www.toys.or.jp/toyshow/awards.html The 2022 Japan Toy Awards] at the Tokyo Toy Show website.</ref>

==Notes==
* Like with previous lines, the official Hasbro-initiated imports of ''Masterpiece'' figures were also assigned code names. For the 2021 releases, the "theme" for those code names was "snacks":
{{collist|3|
:::*Arcee: "Airheads"
:::*Black Convoy: "Cavaliers"
:::*Spinout: "Snickers"
:::*Tigatron: "Twizzlers"
}}
:For the 2022 releases, it was "deserts":
{{collist|3|
:::*Skywarp: "Sahara"
:::*Autobot Skids: "Kalahari"
:::*Reboost : "Sonoran"
}}
*The Hasbro Pulse listing of the [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Anti-Gravity Pedestal Tenseg Base|''Anti-Gravity Pedestal Tenseg Base'' Optimus Prime Set]] comes sheathed in a ''Masterpiece''-branded sleeve for the box, but the page does not list it for very obvious reasons. (Its code name was "Colorado", for those wondering.)

==References==
{{reflist|2}}

==External links==
* [http://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/products/tf_mp TakaraTomy ''Masterpiece'' website]
* [https://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/products/tf_mpm ''Masterpiece Movie Series'' website]
* [https://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/tf_mpg/ ''Masterpiece G Series'' website]
* [https://hasbropulse.com/collections/transformers?refinementList%5Bnamed_tags.Series%5D%5B0%5D=Transformers%20Masterpiece ''Masterpiece''] at [[Hasbro Pulse]]
* [https://www.actionfigure411.com/transformers/ Transformers Masterpiece Visual and Price Guides]

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The Transformers: Masterpiece

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'''''The Transformers: Masterpiece''''' (トランスフォーマーマスターピース, ''Toransufōmā Masutāpīsu'', also '''''The Transformers: Master Piece''''')<ref>MP-01 Convoy's box featured an early English logo that put a space in between "master" and "piece". From MP-2 Ultra Magnus-onwards, the logo was changed to "Masterpiece" with no space.</ref> is a toyline of collector-focused toys that are primarily based upon characters from the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|original ''The Transformers'' cartoon]], but manufactured with today's advanced engineering techniques. As a line aimed towards collectors, ''Masterpiece'' Transformers tend to be very expensive, with larger and more complex [[Transformation (toys)|conversion]] schemes to achieve closer accuracy and greater articulation than toys aimed at children.

Though the ''Masterpiece'' line is largely developed by [[TakaraTomy|Takara/TakaraTomy]] with the [[Japan]]ese market in mind, the line is also distributed by [[Hasbro]] in Asian markets outside Japan, and in [[Australia]] as [[Target]] and [[Toys"R"Us]] [[exclusive]]s. Hasbro has also [[redeco]]ed/[[retool]]ed molds from this line for release in their own markets under various toy lines, and almost always as store exclusives. These Hasbro versions originally saw release as [[Walmart]] exclusives until 2009, when they were succeeded by Toys"R"Us. From 2013 onwards, Hasbro released its versions as a single cohesive line (instead of as part of other, contemporary lines), with a numbering system similar to the one used by TakaraTomy. However, by 2015, the figures were again [[co-branding|co-branded]] as part of the ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' line, while still continuing their numbering system. Beginning with TakaraTomy's MP-43 (as well as the MP-17+, MP-18+ and MP-20+ versions released around the same time), Hasbro officially distributed all-new figures as imports available from various online retailers and specialty stores. The Hasbro versions differ ever-so-slightly from the Japanese-distributed TakaraTomy versions by the addition of a [[tampograph]]ed Hasbro product code number on the figure itself, and the use of an additional black outer sleeve for the packaging that prominently features the [[List of Japanese ID numbers|Japanese ID number]], but not any actual ''name'' for the figure.
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==Scale and rate of releases==
The ''Masterpiece'' line started at a slow pace in 2003, with new molds being released every two years or so, and with redecos/retools being released in-between. The figures that were released back then were exclusive of the larger main characters, and [[scale]] wasn't very consistent due to price constraints and their large size, with the results being that figures of certain huge characters (such as Grimlock) were too short compared to other characters they were meant to tower over (such as Convoy).

With the release of a new tooling of Convoy in 2011, the line was rebooted, featuring a smaller, more consistent scale based on MP-09 Rodimus Convoy, and a ''significant'' increase in releases per year. Rather notably, ''Masterpieces'' of the smaller characters were introduced.

Starting in 2016, ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (franchise)|Beast Wars]]'' characters were added to the line, and the series began a shift towards even more extreme cartoon-accuracy.

2021 saw the beginning of a swing in the other direction towards an [[Transformers: Alternators|''Alternators'']]-style focus on licensed vehicle mode accuracy and, subsequently, vehicle mode scale, beginning with simultaneous release of MP-53 Skids and MP-54 Reboost, marketed almost entirely on the back of their popular Honda City vehicle mode.

In 2022 the trend kicked into high gear as TakaraTomy launched the ''G Series'' combiner subline with the [[Trainbot]]s, an obscure subgroup within the context of the ''Transformers'' brand, in a big swing for Japan's massive model train market. The figures are made to the model train "HO [[scale]],"<ref>[https://news.tfw2005.com/2021/10/28/figure-king-285-interview-with-mpg-01-raiden-development-team-english-translation-443964 Figure King 285: Interview With MPG-01 Raiden Development Team – English Translation] on TFW2005</ref> which—whether or not intentional—also makes their [[robot mode]]s fit the same cartoon-based scale as the current mainline ''Masterpiece'' Transformers, having the individual components stand ''slightly'' taller than the standard [[Autobot Cars]].

Back on the cartoon-based side of things, 2022 also saw the announcement of MP-57 Skyfire, who, in a truly awe-inspiring display of [[Size changing|mass shifting]] reproduction, features a series of Autobot miniatures for vehicle mode to accommodate his use as a transport in the cartoon.

==Sublines==
In addition to the main ''Masterpiece'' line, there are four sublines based on both other franchises and other portions of the ''Transformers'' franchise:

===''Transformers'' sublines===
* The '''''[[#Masterpiece Movie Series|Transformers: Masterpiece Movie Series]]''''' (トランスフォーマーマスターピースムービーシリーズ ''Toransufōmā Masutāpīsu Mūbī Shirīzu'') line, based on the [[live-action film series]], with toys designated MPM-##; this line originally consisted of detailed redecoes of [[Size class|Leader-sized]] toys from [[Transformers (2010 toyline)|the 2010 ''Transformers'' toyline]] and was canceled after only two releases. It was later revived in [[2017]] for the 10th Anniversary of the [[Transformers (film)|first movie]], this time featuring all-new molds. The revived line was released in conjunction with Hasbro, with the toys [[co-branding|co-branded]] "Hasbro" and "TakaraTomy" on their packaging.
* The '''''[[#Masterpiece G Series|Transformers: Masterpiece G Series]]''''' (トランスフォーマーマスターピースGシリーズ ''Toransufōmā Masutāpīsu G Shirīzu'') line, with toys designated as MPG-##, which for now, only consists of ''[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (franchise)#Transformers: The Headmasters|The Headmasters]]'' [[Trainbot]]s that combine to form [[Raiden#Masterpiece G Series|the first official ''Masterpiece''-scale]] [[combiner]]. The figures feature a ''heavy'' emphasis on vehicle mode accuracy, being produced in collaboration with [[TOMIX]], the {{w|Rail transport modelling|train department}} of TakaraTomy's {{w|scale model}} oriented subsidiary [[Tomytec]], and licensed by a bevy of railway manufacturers. Accordingly, the figures are fully functional model trains at the HO scale,<ref>[https://www.soundwavesoblivion.com/techspecs/interviewkojinono2.html Figure King 285: Interview With MPG-01 Raiden Development Team – English Translation] at Soundwaves Oblivion</ref> which also puts them at the right [[scale]] for robot mode in terms of [[Show-accuracy|cartoon-accuracy]]. The "G" stands for "GATTAI" (合体), "GIANT" (巨大化), and "GREAT" (グレート), "gattai" meaning "combine" in Japanese.<ref>[https://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/products/tf_mpg ''G Series'' hub on the TakaraTomy website]</ref>

===Other ''Masterpiece'' sublines===
* The '''''[[Brave (franchise)|Masterpiece Brave Series]]''''' (マスターピース勇者シリーズ ''Masutāpīsu Yūsha Shirīzu'') line, with toys designated as MP-B##, which was cancelled after only two releases.
* The '''''[[Zoids|Zoids Masterpiece]]''''' (ゾイドマスターピース ''Zoido Masutāpīsu'') line, with toys designated as MPZ-##.

For obvious reasons, neither the ''Brave Series'' nor ''Zoids'' ''Masterpiece'' lines are covered on this wiki.

==Fiction==
'''''The Transformers: Masterpiece''''' toyline has received some light fictional support throughout its extensive run, thus far largely within the [[Japanese Generation 1 cartoon continuity]].

===Comics===
[[File:MP1BCybertronCommanderCover01.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1]]
''Masterpiece'' received [[e-HOBBY]] comics between [[2010]]-[[2011]] to provide fictional justification for their various exclusive redecoes, as well as a smattering of higher concept comics told sporadically through the ''[[Transformers Generations (series)|Transformers Generations]]'' book series beginning in [[2014]] and continuing to this day.
====e-HOBBY ====
*"[[MP-1B Cybertron Commander / Convoy Black Ver.]]"
*"[[MP-3G Destron Air Commander / Starscream Ghost Ver.]]"
*"[[Destron Doppelgänger Black Rodimus Convoy]]"

====''Generations'' book series====
*"[[Controverse]]"
*"[[Reborn]]"
{{chapters|title="Wars" series (''Masterpiece'')
|prev=Transformers: Generations (Japan)#Fiction
|next=
|content=
*"[[Rodimus Wars]]"
<div class="list-header">''Train Wars''</div>
*"[[The Train Wars: The Origin]]"
}}
Perhaps most notably, ''Masterpiece'' inherited [[Yuki Ohshima]]'s series of comics colloquially known as the "Wars" series from TakaraTomy's short-lived [[2012]] [[Transformers: Generations (Japan)|''Generations'']] toyline (not to be confused with the [[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|modern super-brand]]) beginning in [[2015]] with "[[Rodimus Wars]]," a ''[[The Transformers: The Movie|Transformers: The Movie]]'' prequel advertising the then-upcoming MP-28 [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#MP28|Hot Rodimus]] and MP-29 [[Shockwave (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Laserwave]]. As of this writing, the series is concerned with an ongoing distant prequel to the primary arc of the series' ''Generations'' incarnation, "[[Train Wars]]," to advertise the ''Masterpiece G Series'' [[Trainbot#Masterpiece G Series|Trainbot]]s.

====IDW Publishing====
''Masterpiece'' briefly rode the coattails of Hasbro's [[Transformers Collaborative|''Collaborative'']] crossover brand into mass market comic books in [[2019]] with MP-10G [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#CollabGB|Optimus Prime Ecto-35 Edition]]'s prominent appearance in the ''[[Transformers/Ghostbusters]]'' comic, albeit very much playing second fiddle to ''Collaborative''{{'}}s original character for the ''Ghostbusters x Transformers'' subline, [[Ectotron]].
{{--}}

===Prose===
[[File:Transformers Mode Eva ch 1.jpg|thumb|upright=1.6]]
====Pack-in plotlines====
Beginning around [[2015]] with the [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#MP18B|blue variant]] of ''Masterpiece'' [[Bluestreak (G1)|Bluestreak]], TakaraTomy began to build out the bios printed in the instructions of its original decoes into full-on recurring prose plotlines penned by all-around brand renaissance man and ''[[The Transformers: Collector's Edition|Collector's Edition]]'' veteran [[Hirofumi Ichikawa]]<ref>{{citesocial|quote=Not all, but yes. I wrote most of Diaclone/Microchange repaints bios, except MP Tigertrack/Clamp Down/Bluestreak/Enemy & other cassettes (though I did original e-Hobby and Encore).|link=https://twitter.com/Hirovmi/status/1604695336206815233?s=20&t=nkk0qz_bmz0rHavlkZQ_RA|site=Twitter|name=Hirofumi Ichikawa|year=2022|month=12|day=18}}</ref> that continue to this day. Known participating releases include:
{{collist|3|
*MP-18B [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#MP18B|Bluestreak]]
*MP-23 [[Exhaust#Masterpiece|Exhaust]]
*MP-25L [[Loudpedal#Masterpiece|Loudpedal]]
*MP-26 [[Road Rage (G1)#Masterpiece|Road Rage]]
*MP-31 [[Delta Magnus#Masterpiece|Delta Magnus]]
*MP-42 [[Cordon (G1)#Masterpiece|Cordon]]
*MP-39+ [[Spin-Out (G1)#Masterpiece|Spinout]]
*MP-54 [[Reboost#Masterpiece|Reboost]]
*MP-53+ [[Crosscut (G1)#Masterpiece|Senatorcrosscut]] {{sic}}
*MP-53+B [[Burn Out (Diaclone)#Masterpiece|Dia Burnout]]
}}

Separate vignettes are occasionally included to supplement the bios:
*"[[Story of Black Convoy]]"
*"[[Noise & Smoke]]"

====''Transformers × Evangelion''====
{{main|Transformers × Evangelion}}
This tiny crossover franchise with the wildly popular ''{{w|Neon Genesis Evangelion}}'' brand received a short blog feature on the TakaraTomy website.

===''End of G1 Universe''===
{{main|The Transformers: End of G1 Universe}}
[[2022]] saw the surprise announcement from TakaraTomy of a devoted webcomic for ''Masterpiece'', named "[[The Transformers: End of G1 Universe|''End of G1 Universe'']]" and published directly on the ''Masterpiece'' website, beginning with MP-48+ [[Dark Amber Leo Prime#Toys|Dark Amber Leo Prime]]. The next installment in brand veteran [[Hayato Sakamoto]]'s series of pack-in comic epics following the finale of the [[Generations Selects Special Comic|comic]] for TakaraTomy's arm of the [[Generations Selects (franchise)|''Generations Selects'']] franchise the previous year, the series sets the ostentatious goal of ''concluding'' the behemoth [[Japanese Generation 1 cartoon continuity]].
{{--}}

==Toys==
===Takara/TakaraTomy===
====Standard ''Masterpiece'' line====
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2003'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-1 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Convoy]] ([[2003]]-[[December 11|12-11]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2005'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-2 [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Ultra Magnus]] ([[2005]]-[[March 24|03-24]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2006'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-3 [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Starscream]] ([[2006]]-[[September 28|09-28]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-4 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP4|Convoy Perfect Edition]] (2006-09-28/[[2009]]-[[October 1|10-01]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2007'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-5 [[Megatron (G1)/toys#MP5|Megatron]] ([[2007]]-[[March 29|03-29]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-6 [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Skywarp]] ([[2007]]-[[September 1|09-01]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=4|[[File:TF-Masterpiece-MP-1-Convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.33|MP-1 Convoy, the OG ''Masterpiece'' figure]][[File:MP24-StarSaber.jpg|thumb|upright=1.33|MP-24 Star Saber]][[File:Masterpiece-MP-43-Megatron-(Beast-Wars).jpg|thumb|upright=1.33|MP-43 Megatron]][[File:TF-Masterpiece-MP-52-Starscream.jpg|thumb|upright=1.33|MP-52 Starscream]]
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2008'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-7 [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Thundercracker]] ([[2008]]-[[November 20|11-20]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2009'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-8 [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Grimlock]] (2009-[[March 26|03-26]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2011'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-9 [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Rodimus Convoy]] ([[2011]]-[[January 29|01-29]]/2011-[[September 24|09-24]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-10 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP10|Convoy]] (2011-09-24)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2012'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-11 [[Starscream (G1)/toys#MP11|Starscream]] ([[2012]]-[[March 31|03-31]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-12 [[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Lambor]] (2012-[[October 27|10-27]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-14 [[Red Alert (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Alert]] (2012-[[December 15|12-15]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=3|
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2013'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-13 [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Soundwave]] (with [[Laserbeak (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Condor]]) ([[2013]]-[[January 26|01-26]]/2013-[[September 28|09-28]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-15 [[Rumble (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Rumble]] & [[Ravage (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Jaguar]] (2013-[[February 23|02-23]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-16 [[Frenzy (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Frenzy]] & [[Buzzsaw (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Buzzsaw]] (2013-[[March 23|03-23]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-17 [[Prowl (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Prowl]] (2013-09-28)}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-18 [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#Masterpiece 2|Streak]] (2013-[[October 26|10-16]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-19 [[Smokescreen (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Smokescreen]] (2013-[[December 14|12-14]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2014'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-20 [[Wheeljack (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Wheeljack]] ([[2014]]-[[September 20|09-20]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-21 [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Masterpiece 2|Bumble]] (with [[Daniel Witwicky (G1)#Masterpiece|Daniel Witwicky]]) (2014-[[November 29|11-29]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-22 [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#MP22|Ultra Magnus]] (2014-[[December 27|12-27]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2015'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-23 [[Exhaust#Masterpiece|Exhaust]] ([[2015]]-[[March 21|03-21]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-24 [[Star Saber (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Star Saber]] (2015-03-21)}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-25 [[Tracks (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Tracks]] (2015-[[November 7|11-07]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-26 [[Road Rage (G1)#Masterpiece|Road Rage]] (2015-[[December 26|12-26]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2016'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-27 [[Ironhide (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Ironhide]] ([[2016]]-[[January 30|01-30]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-28 [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#MP28|Hot Rodimus]] (2016-[[February 27|02-27]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-29 [[Shockwave (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Destron Laserwave]] (2016-[[March 26|03-26]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-30 [[Ratchet (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Ratchet]] (2016-[[April 23|04-23]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-31 [[Delta Magnus#Masterpiece|Delta Magnus]] (2016-[[August 27|08-27]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-14+ [[Red Alert (G1)/toys#MP14Plus|Alert Anime Color Edition]] (2016-[[September 24|09-24]])}}
{{Bp-m1|MP-32 [[Optimus Primal (BW)/toys#Masterpiece|Convoy (Beast Wars)]] (2016-[[October 29|10-29]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-33 [[Inferno (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Inferno]] (2016-[[November 26|11-26]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=3|
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2017'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-m1|MP-34 [[Cheetor (BW)/toys#Masterpiece|Cheetus (Beast Wars)]] ([[2017]]-[[February 25|02-25]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-35 [[Grapple (G1)#Masterpiece|Grapple]] (2017-02-25)}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-36 [[Megatron (G1)/toys#MP36|Megatron]] (2017-[[April 1|04-01]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-37 [[Artfire#Masterpiece|Artfire]] (2017-[[May 27|05-27]])}}
{{Bp-m1|MP-38 [[Optimus Primal (BW)/toys#MP38|Convoy (Beast Wars) Legendary Leader Ver.]] (2017-[[June 24|06-24]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-12+ [[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#MP12Plus|Lambor Anime Color Edition]] (2017-[[November 25|11-25]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-39 [[Sunstreaker (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Sunstreaker]] (2017-[[December 22|12-22]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2018'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-40 [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#MP40|Targetmaster Hot Rodimus]] ([[2018]]-[[February 24|02-24]])}}
{{Bp-m1|MP-41 [[Dinobot (BW)/toys#Masterpiece|Dinobot (Beast Wars)]] (2018-[[July 28|07-28]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-17+ [[Prowl (G1)/toys#MP17Plus|Prowl]] (2018-[[September 29|09-29]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-42 [[Cordon#Masterpiece|Cordon]] (2018-[[October 27|10-27]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-29+ [[Shockwave (G1)/toys#MP29Plus|Destron Laserwave]] (2018-[[November 24|11-24]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-36+ [[Megatron (G1)/toys#MP36Plus|Megatron]] (2018-[[December 29|12-29]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2019'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-p1|MP-43 [[Megatron (BW)/toys#Masterpiece|Megatron (Beast Wars)]] ([[2019]]-[[March 30|03-30]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-20+ [[Wheeljack (G1)/toys#MP20Plus|Wheeljack]] ([[2019]]-03)}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-18+ [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#MP18Plus|Streak]] (2019-[[July 27|07-27]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-44 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP44|Convoy Ver.3.0]] (2019-[[August 31|08-31]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-45 [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#MP45|Bumble (Ver. 2.0)]] (2019-[[November 23|11-23]])}}
{{Bp-p1|MP-46 [[Blackarachnia (BW)/toys#Masterpiece|Blackwidow (Beast Wars)]] (2019-[[November 23|11-23]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-47 [[Hound (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Hound]] (2019-[[December 26|12-26]])}}

</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2020'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-19+ [[Smokescreen (G1)/toys#MP19Plus|Smokescreen]] ([[2020]]-[[January 27|01-27]])}}
{{Bp-m1|MP-48 [[Lio Convoy#Masterpiece|Lio Convoy (Beast Wars)]] ([[2020]]-[[February 29|02-29]])}}
{{Bp-m1|MP-38+ [[Optimus Primal (BW)/toys#MP38Plus|Burning Convoy (Beast Wars)]] (2020-[[March 25|03-25]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-49 [[Nemesis Prime (G1)#MP49|Black Convoy]] (2020-[[July 25|07-25]])}}
{{Bp-m1|MP-50 [[Tigatron#Masterpiece|Tigatron (Beast Wars)]] (2020-[[September 26|09-26]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-39+ [[Spin-Out (G1)#Masterpiece|Spinout]] (2020-[[November 28|11-28]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-51 [[Arcee (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Arcee]] (2020-[[December 29|12-29]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=3|
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2021'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-52 [[Starscream (G1)/toys#MP52|Starscream]] ([[2021]]-[[June 26|06-20]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-52+ [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#MP52|Thundercracker]] ([[2021]]-09-27)}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-53 [[Skids (G1)#Masterpiece|Skids]] (2021-[[November 20|11-20]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-54 [[Reboost#Masterpiece|Reboost]] (2021-[[November 20|11-20]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-52+SW [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#MP52|Skywarp]] (2021-[[December 25|12-25]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2022'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-55 [[Nightbird (G1)#Masterpiece|Nightbird Shadow]] ([[2022]]-[[February 28|02-28]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-53+ [[Crosscut (G1)#Masterpiece|Senatorcrosscut]] ([[2022]]-[[March 26|03-26]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-56 [[Trailbreaker (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Trailbreaker]] ([[2022]]-[[December 29|12-29]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2023'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-m1|MP-48+ [[Dark Amber Leo Prime#Toys|Dark Amber Leo Prime]] ([[2023]]-[[January 28|01-28]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-57 [[Jetfire (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Skyfire]] ([[2023]]-[[January 31|01-31]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-53+B [[Burn Out (Diaclone)#Masterpiece|Dia Burnout]] ([[2023]]-[[March 25|03-25]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2024'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-58 [[Hoist (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Hoist]] ([[2024]]-[[January 25|01-25]])}}
</ul>
|}

=====Amazon Japan exclusive accessories=====
Between MP-12 and MP-21, several figures, when ordered from [[Amazon (website)|Amazon Japan]], came with a separately-bagged exclusive accessory for the figure.
[[File:MP-13 Lambor full color.jpg|thumb|upright=1.0|right|MP-12 Lambor with Amazon Japan exclusive piledrivers]]
{|class="wikitable" border="5" style="width:70%"
|-
! scope="col" width="32%" | '''Figure'''
! scope="col" width="30%" | '''Accessory'''
|-
|MP-12 Lambor
|Two pile drivers
|-
|MP-13 Soundwave
|Two additional [[Energon cube]]s
|-
|MP-17 Prowl
|Missile launcher
|-
|MP-18 Streak
|Missile launcher
|-
|MP-20 Wheeljack
|[[Hypno-chip]] disruptor
|-
|MP-21 Bumble
|"Battle face"
|-
|}
{{--}}

=====Special editions=====
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2004'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-1 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#goldmp|Convoy]] ([[Lucky Draw figure]], [[2004]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2009'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-01B [[Eldedroid#Masterpiece|Convoy Black Ver.]] ([[2009]]-[[November 21|11-21]]/2010-01)}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-8X [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#MP8X|King Grimlock]] (2009–12))}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2010'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-3G [[Starscream (G1)/toys#MP3G|Starscream Ghost Ver.]] ([[2010]]-06)}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-4S [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP4S|Convoy Sleep Mode]] (2010-06)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2011'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-1L [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP1L|Convoy Last Production]] ([[2011]]-[[March 26|03-26]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-09B [[Black Rodimus Convoy#Masterpiece|Black Rodimus Convoy]] (2011-[[November 28|11-28]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=4|[[File:MP14C-Clampdown.jpg|thumb|upright=1.33|MP-14C Clampdown]][[File:MP-25L-Loud-Pedal.jpg|thumb|upright=1.33|MP-25L Loudpedal]][[File:MP-10ASL.jpg|thumb|upright=1.33|MP-10ASL Convoy (atmos safari LEBRON Ver.)]]
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2012'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-11S [[Sunstorm (G1)#Masterpiece|Sunstorm]] ([[2012]]-[[August 25|08-25]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2013'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-10B [[Nemesis Prime (G1)#Masterpiece|Black Convoy]] ([[2013]]-[[March 30|03-30]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-12T [[Tigertrack#Masterpiece|Tigertrack]] (2013-07)}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-11A [[Acid Storm (G1)#Masterpiece|Acid Storm]] (2013-[[October 3|10-03]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2014'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-12G [[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#MP12G|Lambor G-2 Ver.]] ([[2014]]-[[February 22|02-22]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-13B [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#MP13B|Soundblaster]] (with [[Ratbat (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Ratbat]]) (2014-[[March 23|03-23]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-18S [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#MP18S|Silverstreak]] (2014-[[June 14|06-14]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-10A [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP10A|Convoy (BAPE ver.)]] (2014-[[August 19|07-19]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-12 [[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#TFExpo14MP12|Lambor]] (TFExpo 2014 exclusive) (2012-[[August 9|08-09]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-10 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#eva|Convoy Mode "Eva"]] (2014-[[November 28|11-28]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-5G [[Megatron (G1)/toys#MP5G|Megatron Gold Ver.]] (2014-12)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2015'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-11SW [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#MP11SW|Skywarp]] ([[2015]]-[[January 5|01-05]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-21G [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#MP21G|Bumble G-2 Ver.]] (2015-[[July 25|07-25]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-18B [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#MP18B|Bluestreak]] (2015-[[August 29|08-29]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-11T [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#MP11T|Thundercracker]] (2015-11)}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-10R [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP10R|Convoy (BAPE REDCAMO ver.)]] (2015-11)}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-21R [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#MP21R|Bumble Red Body]] (2015-[[December 26|12-26]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-14C [[Clampdown (G1)#Masterpiece|Clampdown]] (2015-12-26)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=3|
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2016'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-11NR [[Ramjet (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Ramjet]] ([[2016]]-[[March 19|03-19]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-25L [[Loudpedal#Masterpiece|Loudpedal]] (2016-[[June 11|06-11]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-11NT [[Thrust (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Thrust]] (2016-[[October 29|10-29]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2017'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-10K [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP10K|Convoy (BAPE BLACKCAMO ver.)]] (2017-01)}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-11ND [[Dirge (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Dirge]] ([[2017]]-[[June 28|06-28]])}}
{{Bp-a1d1|MP-15/16E [[Stripes#Masterpiece|Stripes]], [[Nightstalker (G1)#Masterpiece|Nightstalker]], [[Wingthing (G1)#Masterpiece|Wingthing]] & [[Enemy (G1)#Masterpiece|Enemy]] (2017-[[December 23|12-23]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2018'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-711 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP711|Convoy (7-Eleven ver.)]] ([[2018]]-[[February 28|02-28]])}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Golden Lagoon|Golden Lagoon Convoy]] (2018-[[July 29|07-29]])}}
{{Bp-p1|MP-34S [[Shadow Panther#Masterpiece|Shadow Panther (Beast Wars)]] (2018-[[August 25|08-25]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2019'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-10ASL [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP10ASL|Convoy (atmos safari LEBRON Ver.)]] (2019-[[March 15|03-15]])}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=3|
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2020'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-10DC [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP10DC|Convoy (atmos safari DUCKCAMO Ver.)]] (2020-[[March 26|03-26]])}}
|}




{{--}}

====''Masterpiece Movie Series''====
[[File:TF-Movie-Masterpiece-Series-Logo.png|center|400px]]
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2010'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MPM-1 [[Starscream (Movie)/toys#Masterpiece|Starscream]] (''Transformers'', 2010-[[October 30|10-30]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MPM-2 [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#Masterpiece|Bumblebee]] (''Revenge of the Fallen'', 2010-[[December 25|12-25]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2017'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MPM-3 [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#MPM3|Bumblebee]] (''Transformers'', 2017-[[July 29|07-29]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MPM-4 [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Masterpiece|Optimus Prime]] (''Transformers'', 2017-[[September 30|09-30]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2018'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MPM-5 [[Barricade (Movie)/toys#Masterpiece|Barricade]] (''Transformers'', 2018-[[April 21|04-21]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MPM-7 [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#MPM7|Bumblebee]] (''Bumblebee'', 2018-[[October 27|10-27]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MPM-6 [[Ironhide (Movie)/toys#Masterpiece|Ironhide]] (''Transformers'', 2018-[[December 15|12-15]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2019'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MPM-8 [[Megatron (Movie)/toys#Masterpiece|Megatron]] (''Transformers'', 2019-[[August 31|08-31]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MPM-9 [[Jazz (Movie)#Masterpiece|Autobot Jazz]] (''Transformers'', 2019-[[November 2|11-02]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=3|[[File:Masterpiece Movie Bumblebee.jpg|thumb|upright=1.33|MPM-2 Bumblebee]][[File:MPM-12N-Nemesis-Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.33|MPM-12N Nemesis Prime]]
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2020'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MPM-10 [[Starscream (Movie)/toys#MPM10|Starscream]] (''Transformers'', 2020-[[October 31|10-31]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MPM-11 [[Ratchet (Movie)/toys#MPM11|Ratchet]] (''Transformers'', 2020-[[December 26|12-26]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2021'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MPM-12 [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#MasterpieceMPM12|Optimus Prime]] (''Bumblebee'', [[2021]]-[[Calendar|08]])}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2022'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MPM-13 [[Blackout (Movie)#MPM13|Decepticon Blackout]] & [[Scorponok (Movie)#MPM13|Scorponok]] (''Transformers'', [[2022]])}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2023'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MPM-10R [[Starscream (Movie)/toys#MPM10R|Starscream (Revenge of the Fallen Ver.)]] (''Revenge of the Fallen'', [[2023]]-[[February|02]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MPM-12N [[Nemesis Prime (AOE)#Masterpiece|Nemesis Prime]] (''Bumblebee'', 2023-[[March|03]])}}
|}

{{--}}

====''Masterpiece G Series''====
[[File:Mpg-logo.png|center|400px]]
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2022'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MPG-01 [[Shouki#Masterpiece G Series|Trainbot Shouki]] ([[2022]]-[[June 25|06-25]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MPG-02 [[Getsuei#Masterpiece G Series|Trainbot Getsuei]] (2022-[[September 24|09-24]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2023'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MPG-03 [[Yukikaze (G1)#Masterpiece G Series|Trainbot Yukikaze]] ([[2023]]-[[February 25|02-25]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MPG-04 [[Suiken#Masterpiece G Series|Trainbot Suiken]] ([[2023]]-[[June 24|06-24]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MPG-05 [[Seizan#Masterpiece G Series|Trainbot Seizan]] ([[2023]]-[[September 30|09-30]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2024'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MPG-06 [[Kaen#Masterpiece G Series|Trainbot Kaen]] ([[2024]]-[[February 24|02-24]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MPG-06S [[Kaen#Masterpiece G Series|Trainbot Kaen]] / [[Raiden#Masterpiece G Series|Raiden]] Box Set ([[2024]]-[[February 24|02-24]])}}
</ul>
|[[File:TF-Masterpiece-MPG-02-Trainbot-Getsuei.jpg|thumb|250px|MPG-02 Trainbot Getsuei]]
|}
{{comingsoontoy|MPG-05, MPG-06 and MPG-6S}}

===Hasbro===
Due to the brand unification, nearly all Hasbro ''Masterpiece'' releases after ''Generations'' MP-10 Optimus Prime are imports of TakaraTomy toys above with new slip-covers. ''Masterpiece Movie Series'' releases after MPM-4 Optimus Prime, meanwhile, are the same toys in both Hasbro and TakaraTomy markets, with the former often releasing toys as store-exclusives.
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2003'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|20th Anniversary [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Optimus Prime]] (2003/2004)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2006'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|20th Anniversary DVD Edition [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#20thDVD|Optimus Prime]] ([[Transformers: Classics|''Classics'']], 2006)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2007'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|Masterpiece [[Starscream (G1)/toys#MasterpieceUS|Starscream]] (''Classics'', 2007)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2009'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|Masterpiece [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#Universe (2008)|Skywarp]] ([[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|''Universe'']], 2009)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=4|[[File:TRU-Masterpiece-Sunstorm.jpg|upright=1.33|thumb|MP-05 Sunstorm]][[File:MP-YOTGSoundwave.jpg|upright=1.33|thumb|Year Of The Goat Soundwave]]
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2010'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|Masterpiece [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#MPHasbro|Grimlock]] ([[Transformers (2010 toyline)|''Transformers'']], 2010)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2011'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|Masterpiece [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#HasbroMasterpiece|Rodimus Prime]] (''Transformers'', 2011)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2012'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|Masterpiece [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#mp10hasbro|Optimus Prime]] (''Transformers'', 2012)}}
{{Bp-d1|Masterpiece [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Transformers (2010)|Thundercracker]] (''Transformers'', 2012)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2013'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-01 [[Acid Storm (G1)#Masterpiece|Acid Storm]] (2013)}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-02 [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#HasbroMasterpiece|Soundwave]] (''Generations'', 2013)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=3|
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2014'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|Year of the Horse [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#YearOfTheHorseOP|Optimus Prime]] (''[[Transformers: Platinum Edition|Platinum Edition]]'', 2014)}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-03 [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#2014MP|Grimlock]] (2014)}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-04 [[Prowl (G1)/toys#HasbroMP|Prowl]] (2014)}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-05 [[Sunstorm (G1)#HasbroMP|Sunstorm]] (2014)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2015'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|Year Of The Goat [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#SoundwaveMasterpieceYOTG|Soundwave]] (''Generations'', 2015)}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-06 [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Bluestreak]] (''Generations'', 2015)}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-07 [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Masterpiece 2|Starscream]] (''Generations'', 2015)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2016'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-08 [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#HasbroMP|Bumblebee]] & [[Exosuit]] [[Spike Witwicky (G1)#HasbroMP|Spike Witwicky]] (''Generations'', 2016)}}
{{Bp-sa| [[Optimus Prime (SG)#Masterpiece|Shattered Glass Optimus Prime]] (''Generations'', 2016)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2017'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-10 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#Masterpiece|Optimus Prime]] (''Generations'', 2017)}}
{{Bp-a1|MPM-3 [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#MPM3|Bumblebee]] (2017)}}
{{Bp-a1|MPM-4 [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Masterpiece|Optimus Prime]] (2017)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=3|
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2019'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-10G [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#CollabGB|Optimus Prime Ecto-35 Edition]] (''[[Transformers Collaborative|Collaborative]]'', 2019)}}
|}
{{--}}

==Design==
The ''Masterpiece'' line has had a number of designers.

Since MP-25, each ''Masterpiece'' figure has been designed as a team effort, led by [[Hironori Kobayashi]], and any names given are within the scope of the larger team.

===Standard Takara Versions===
{|
|''Mold''||''Designer''||''Notes''
|-
|MP‑1, MP‑2
|[[Hironori Kobayashi]]
|-
|MP‑3, MP‑6, MP‑7
|Hironori Kobayashi (initial design) & [[Shōji Kawamori]] (final version)
|-
|MP‑4 trailer
|[[Hisashi Yuki]]
|Designed in ''one night''!<ref name="mp4trailer">[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/transformers-masterpiece-47/takaratomy-staff-interview-hisashi-yuki-on-masterpiece-180888/ TakaraTomy Staff Interview - Hisashi Yuki on Masterpiece]: Even more horrifying was the plan of reissuing MP-1 to go with Megatron - simply reissuing him wasn't considered to be appealing enough and it was decided to give him a trailer...I was told to come up with a proto (of the trailer) by the end of May, and I designed it in one night. [...] I couldn't shirk my task as the release date had already been set by backward calculation. I really did the best I could though there just wasn't enough time.</ref>
|-
|MP‑5
|Hisashi Yuki
|Designed in twelve days<ref name="mpmegsdev">[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/transformers-masterpiece-47/takaratomy-staff-interview-hisashi-yuki-on-masterpiece-180888/ TakaraTomy Staff Interview - Hisashi Yuki on Masterpiece]: - I hear the first Masterpiece figure you created was MP‑5 Megatron and you hold the fastest development record with it.
[Yuki]: That is right. (*laughs) I was not assigned to be in charge of it initially, but due to the circumstance within the company I was unexpectedly handed down the project. The schedule came with it and I was stunned when I realised that I was only given 12 days, about 2 weeks...To make it worse, at the time of my receiving the task, even the product size wasn't decided. (*tears)</ref>
|-
|MP‑8, MP‑9
|Hironori Kobayashi
|-
|MP‑10
|[[Shogo Hasui]]<ref name="mp10dev">[http://news.tfw2005.com/2014/08/03/takaratomy-staff-interview-shogo-hasui-on-masterpiece-180877/ TakaraTomy Staff Interview – Shogo Hasui on Masterpiece]: - Tell us about the time when you began working on the MP series. [Shogo]: MP-10 Convoy was the first Masterpiece I was involved in developing.
When the project was conceived I was mainly working on the products for the overseas Hasbro market, but was given a chance to develop a Masterpiece for the domestic market irregularly.</ref>
|
|-
|MP‑11
|Hironori Kobayashi & Shogo Hasui
|-
|MP‑12 to MP‑21, MP‑23
|Shogo Hasui
|-
|MP‑22
|Shogo Hasui (initial design) & Hironori Kobayashi (final version)
|Kobayashi took over the design to enable the carrier to carry four car MPs<ref name="mpmagnusdev">[http://news.tfw2005.com/2014/08/03/takaratomy-staff-interview-shogo-hasui-on-masterpiece-180877 TakaraTomy Staff Interview – Shogo Hasui on Masterpiece]: - [Shogo] Ultra Magnus, who was selected to be MP-22, was a character I was dreaming of making into a product since the time of MP-10 development. I was happy to be finally able to work on him. As there had already been several real car MP figures and Ultra Magnus is a car carrier that can carry them, I considered Magnus as a certain milestone in the new MP series. I wanted the car carrier to have a capacity of at least 4 real car MPs while in robot mode his height needed to be as close as seen in the cartoon. The transformation process was expected to require lots of folding of the parts to achieve it, and solving that problem became a very important task. Upon agreeing on that point, Kobayashi took over to work on the transformation mechanism and (Ultra Magnus is) finished as he is now.</ref>
|-
|MP‑24
|Hisashi Yuki
|Hisashi took on MP-24 in order for the other ''Masterpiece'' figures to be released on schedule<ref name="mpstarsaberdev">[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/transformers-masterpiece-47/takaratomy-staff-interview-hisashi-yuki-on-masterpiece-180888/ TakaraTomy Staff Interview - Hisashi Yuki on Masterpiece]: - So the idea was to ask the fans directly what they want first, then realise it as a product. [Yuki]: Yes. It turned out Star Saber was the winner. Hasui, the main series designer, was going to be in charge of the 30th anniversary MP originally. But he was fully occupied with Bumble and Wheeljack, and since Star Saber was a character I was attached to personally, I stood for the job eagerly.</ref>
|-
|MP‑25, MP‑26
|Hironori Kobayashi<ref name="mptracksdev">[http://news.tfw2005.com/2015/07/12/sdcc-2015-the-shogo-hasui-report-296954/ SDCC 2015: The Shogo Hasui Report]: - "I did ask about Tracks and he said he did not design him but he did say (I BELIEVE Kobayashi…again hard to understand) and slowly said Lead Designer. He also said that the same designer did Ironhide and he began to say another name (Ratchet) but stopped himself." A subsequent interview in ''[[Transformers Generations 2015]]'' named Kobayashi as the designer of Ironhide, confirming him as the designer in question.</ref>
|
|-
|MP‑27, MP‑30
|Hironori Kobayashi
|As stated in the ''[[Transformers Generations 2015]]'' book
|-
|MP‑28
|Vehicle styling by [[Yūya Ōnishi]], main developer [[Tomoya Miyake]], edits by Hironori Kobayashi
|As stated in the ''Transformers Generations 2015'' book
|-
|MP‑29
|Hironori Kobayashi
|As stated in the ''Transformers Generations 2015'' book
|-
|MP‑36
|Embellishments and refinements by [[Yuki Ohshima]]
|As stated in the ''[[Transformers Generations 2017]]'' book<ref>[http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/threads/generations-2017-book-mp-36-megatron-article-translated.1096818 Generations 2017 MP-36 translated article]</ref>
|-
|MP-53, MP-54
|Yūya Ōnishi, [[Kōjin Ōno]]
|Ōno returning to his own [[Diaclone]] work as well as his own car
|-
|MP-56
|Kōjin Ōno
|As stated in the ''[[Transformers Generations 2022]]'' book
|-
|MP-57
|Kōjin Ōno, concept art by Yuki Ohshima
|As stated in the ''Transformers Generations 2022'' book
|}

===''Masterpiece Movie Series''===
{|
|'|''Mold''||''Designer''
|-
|MPM-1||Shogo Hasui
|-
|MPM-2||Shogo Hasui
|-
|MPM-13||[[Sam Smith]], [[Tomoki Tatsumi]]<ref>[https://www.instagram.com/p/CdG8p0UDrac/ Sam Smith on Instagram]</ref>
|}

===''Masterpiece G Series''===
{|
|''Mold''||''Designer''||''Notes''
|-
|MPG-01
|Kōjin Ōno, [[Dai Ono]], concept art by Yuki Ohshima
|As stated in the ''[[Transformers Generations 2021]]'' book
|-
|MPG-02
|Kōjin Ōno, Yuki Ohshima
|As stated in the ''Transformers Generations 2022'' book
|-
|MPG-03
|Kōjin Ōno, Yuki Ohshima
|As stated in the ''Transformers Generations 2022'' book
|}

{{toystub|Cross-reference with [[:Category:Masterpiece designers]]}}

==Awards==
* The ''Masterpiece'' line as a whole won the [http://www.takaratomy.co.jp/product_release/pdf/p161028.pdf 2016 Long Life Design award] (PDF link) presented by the [https://www.g-mark.org/about/ Good Design Awards].
* [[Shouki#Masterpiece|MPG-01 ''Masterpiece'' Shouki]] recieved an Excellence Award in the "High Target" (read: collector) Toy category at the 2022 Japan Toy Awards.<ref>[https://www.toys.or.jp/toyshow/awards.html The 2022 Japan Toy Awards] at the Tokyo Toy Show website.</ref>

==Notes==
* Like with previous lines, the official Hasbro-initiated imports of ''Masterpiece'' figures were also assigned code names. For the 2021 releases, the "theme" for those code names was "snacks":
{{collist|3|
:::*Arcee: "Airheads"
:::*Black Convoy: "Cavaliers"
:::*Spinout: "Snickers"
:::*Tigatron: "Twizzlers"
}}
:For the 2022 releases, it was "deserts":
{{collist|3|
:::*Skywarp: "Sahara"
:::*Autobot Skids: "Kalahari"
:::*Reboost : "Sonoran"
}}
*The Hasbro Pulse listing of the [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Anti-Gravity Pedestal Tenseg Base|''Anti-Gravity Pedestal Tenseg Base'' Optimus Prime Set]] comes sheathed in a ''Masterpiece''-branded sleeve for the box, but the page does not list it for very obvious reasons. (Its code name was "Colorado", for those wondering.)

==References==
{{reflist|2}}

==External links==
* [http://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/products/tf_mp TakaraTomy ''Masterpiece'' website]
* [https://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/products/tf_mpm ''Masterpiece Movie Series'' website]
* [https://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/tf_mpg/ ''Masterpiece G Series'' website]
* [https://hasbropulse.com/collections/transformers?refinementList%5Bnamed_tags.Series%5D%5B0%5D=Transformers%20Masterpiece ''Masterpiece''] at [[Hasbro Pulse]]
* [https://www.actionfigure411.com/transformers/ Transformers Masterpiece Visual and Price Guides]

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The Transformers: Masterpiece

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'''''The Transformers: Masterpiece''''' (トランスフォーマーマスターピース, ''Toransufōmā Masutāpīsu'', also '''''The Transformers: Master Piece''''')<ref>MP-01 Convoy's box featured an early English logo that put a space in between "master" and "piece". From MP-2 Ultra Magnus-onwards, the logo was changed to "Masterpiece" with no space.</ref> is a toyline of collector-focused toys that are primarily based upon characters from the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|original ''The Transformers'' cartoon]], but manufactured with today's advanced engineering techniques. As a line aimed towards collectors, ''Masterpiece'' Transformers tend to be very expensive, with larger and more complex [[Transformation (toys)|conversion]] schemes to achieve closer accuracy and greater articulation than toys aimed at children.

Though the ''Masterpiece'' line is largely developed by [[TakaraTomy|Takara/TakaraTomy]] with the [[Japan]]ese market in mind, the line is also distributed by [[Hasbro]] in Asian markets outside Japan, and in [[Australia]] as [[Target]] and [[Toys"R"Us]] [[exclusive]]s. Hasbro has also [[redeco]]ed/[[retool]]ed molds from this line for release in their own markets under various toy lines, and almost always as store exclusives. These Hasbro versions originally saw release as [[Walmart]] exclusives until 2009, when they were succeeded by Toys"R"Us. From 2013 onwards, Hasbro released its versions as a single cohesive line (instead of as part of other, contemporary lines), with a numbering system similar to the one used by TakaraTomy. However, by 2015, the figures were again [[co-branding|co-branded]] as part of the ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' line, while still continuing their numbering system. Beginning with TakaraTomy's MP-43 (as well as the MP-17+, MP-18+ and MP-20+ versions released around the same time), Hasbro officially distributed all-new figures as imports available from various online retailers and specialty stores. The Hasbro versions differ ever-so-slightly from the Japanese-distributed TakaraTomy versions by the addition of a [[tampograph]]ed Hasbro product code number on the figure itself, and the use of an additional black outer sleeve for the packaging that prominently features the [[List of Japanese ID numbers|Japanese ID number]], but not any actual ''name'' for the figure.
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==Scale and rate of releases==
The ''Masterpiece'' line started at a slow pace in 2003, with new molds being released every two years or so, and with redecos/retools being released in-between. The figures that were released back then were exclusive of the larger main characters, and [[scale]] wasn't very consistent due to price constraints and their large size, with the results being that figures of certain huge characters (such as Grimlock) were too short compared to other characters they were meant to tower over (such as Convoy).

With the release of a new tooling of Convoy in 2011, the line was rebooted, featuring a smaller, more consistent scale based on MP-09 Rodimus Convoy, and a ''significant'' increase in releases per year. Rather notably, ''Masterpieces'' of the smaller characters were introduced.

Starting in 2016, ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (franchise)|Beast Wars]]'' characters were added to the line, and the series began a shift towards even more extreme cartoon-accuracy.

2021 saw the beginning of a swing in the other direction towards an [[Transformers: Alternators|''Alternators'']]-style focus on licensed vehicle mode accuracy and, subsequently, vehicle mode scale, beginning with simultaneous release of MP-53 Skids and MP-54 Reboost, marketed almost entirely on the back of their popular Honda City vehicle mode.

In 2022 the trend kicked into high gear as TakaraTomy launched the ''G Series'' combiner subline with the [[Trainbot]]s, an obscure subgroup within the context of the ''Transformers'' brand, in a big swing for Japan's massive model train market. The figures are made to the model train "HO [[scale]],"<ref>[https://news.tfw2005.com/2021/10/28/figure-king-285-interview-with-mpg-01-raiden-development-team-english-translation-443964 Figure King 285: Interview With MPG-01 Raiden Development Team – English Translation] on TFW2005</ref> which—whether or not intentional—also makes their [[robot mode]]s fit the same cartoon-based scale as the current mainline ''Masterpiece'' Transformers, having the individual components stand ''slightly'' taller than the standard [[Autobot Cars]].

Back on the cartoon-based side of things, 2022 also saw the announcement of MP-57 Skyfire, who, in a truly awe-inspiring display of [[Size changing|mass shifting]] reproduction, features a series of Autobot miniatures for vehicle mode to accommodate his use as a transport in the cartoon.

==Sublines==
In addition to the main ''Masterpiece'' line, there are four sublines based on both other franchises and other portions of the ''Transformers'' franchise:

===''Transformers'' sublines===
* The '''''[[#Masterpiece Movie Series|Transformers: Masterpiece Movie Series]]''''' (トランスフォーマーマスターピースムービーシリーズ ''Toransufōmā Masutāpīsu Mūbī Shirīzu'') line, based on the [[live-action film series]], with toys designated MPM-##; this line originally consisted of detailed redecoes of [[Size class|Leader-sized]] toys from [[Transformers (2010 toyline)|the 2010 ''Transformers'' toyline]] and was canceled after only two releases. It was later revived in [[2017]] for the 10th Anniversary of the [[Transformers (film)|first movie]], this time featuring all-new molds. The revived line was released in conjunction with Hasbro, with the toys [[co-branding|co-branded]] "Hasbro" and "TakaraTomy" on their packaging.
* The '''''[[#Masterpiece G Series|Transformers: Masterpiece G Series]]''''' (トランスフォーマーマスターピースGシリーズ ''Toransufōmā Masutāpīsu G Shirīzu'') line, with toys designated as MPG-##, which for now, only consists of ''[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (franchise)#Transformers: The Headmasters|The Headmasters]]'' [[Trainbot]]s that combine to form [[Raiden#Masterpiece G Series|the first official ''Masterpiece''-scale]] [[combiner]]. The figures feature a ''heavy'' emphasis on vehicle mode accuracy, being produced in collaboration with [[TOMIX]], the {{w|Rail transport modelling|train department}} of TakaraTomy's {{w|scale model}} oriented subsidiary [[Tomytec]], and licensed by a bevy of railway manufacturers. Accordingly, the figures are fully functional model trains at the HO scale,<ref>[https://www.soundwavesoblivion.com/techspecs/interviewkojinono2.html Figure King 285: Interview With MPG-01 Raiden Development Team – English Translation] at Soundwaves Oblivion</ref> which also puts them at the right [[scale]] for robot mode in terms of [[Show-accuracy|cartoon-accuracy]]. The "G" stands for "GATTAI" (合体), "GIANT" (巨大化), and "GREAT" (グレート), "gattai" meaning "combine" in Japanese.<ref>[https://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/products/tf_mpg ''G Series'' hub on the TakaraTomy website]</ref>

===Other ''Masterpiece'' sublines===
* The '''''[[Brave (franchise)|Masterpiece Brave Series]]''''' (マスターピース勇者シリーズ ''Masutāpīsu Yūsha Shirīzu'') line, with toys designated as MP-B##, which was cancelled after only two releases.
* The '''''[[Zoids|Zoids Masterpiece]]''''' (ゾイドマスターピース ''Zoido Masutāpīsu'') line, with toys designated as MPZ-##.

For obvious reasons, neither the ''Brave Series'' nor ''Zoids'' ''Masterpiece'' lines are covered on this wiki.

==Fiction==
'''''The Transformers: Masterpiece''''' toyline has received some light fictional support throughout its extensive run, thus far largely within the [[Japanese Generation 1 cartoon continuity]].

===Comics===
[[File:MP1BCybertronCommanderCover01.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1]]
''Masterpiece'' received [[e-HOBBY]] comics between [[2010]]-[[2011]] to provide fictional justification for their various exclusive redecoes, as well as a smattering of higher concept comics told sporadically through the ''[[Transformers Generations (series)|Transformers Generations]]'' book series beginning in [[2014]] and continuing to this day.
====e-HOBBY ====
*"[[MP-1B Cybertron Commander / Convoy Black Ver.]]"
*"[[MP-3G Destron Air Commander / Starscream Ghost Ver.]]"
*"[[Destron Doppelgänger Black Rodimus Convoy]]"

====''Generations'' book series====
*"[[Controverse]]"
*"[[Reborn]]"
{{chapters|title="Wars" series (''Masterpiece'')
|prev=Transformers: Generations (Japan)#Fiction
|next=
|content=
*"[[Rodimus Wars]]"
<div class="list-header">''Train Wars''</div>
*"[[The Train Wars: The Origin]]"
}}
Perhaps most notably, ''Masterpiece'' inherited [[Yuki Ohshima]]'s series of comics colloquially known as the "Wars" series from TakaraTomy's short-lived [[2012]] [[Transformers: Generations (Japan)|''Generations'']] toyline (not to be confused with the [[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|modern super-brand]]) beginning in [[2015]] with "[[Rodimus Wars]]," a ''[[The Transformers: The Movie|Transformers: The Movie]]'' prequel advertising the then-upcoming MP-28 [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#MP28|Hot Rodimus]] and MP-29 [[Shockwave (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Laserwave]]. As of this writing, the series is concerned with an ongoing distant prequel to the primary arc of the series' ''Generations'' incarnation, "[[Train Wars]]," to advertise the ''Masterpiece G Series'' [[Trainbot#Masterpiece G Series|Trainbot]]s.

====IDW Publishing====
''Masterpiece'' briefly rode the coattails of Hasbro's [[Transformers Collaborative|''Collaborative'']] crossover brand into mass market comic books in [[2019]] with MP-10G [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#CollabGB|Optimus Prime Ecto-35 Edition]]'s prominent appearance in the ''[[Transformers/Ghostbusters]]'' comic, albeit very much playing second fiddle to ''Collaborative''{{'}}s original character for the ''Ghostbusters x Transformers'' subline, [[Ectotron]].
{{--}}

===Prose===
[[File:Transformers Mode Eva ch 1.jpg|thumb|upright=1.6]]
====Pack-in plotlines====
Beginning around [[2015]] with the [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#MP18B|blue variant]] of ''Masterpiece'' [[Bluestreak (G1)|Bluestreak]], TakaraTomy began to build out the bios printed in the instructions of its original decoes into full-on recurring prose plotlines penned by all-around brand renaissance man and ''[[The Transformers: Collector's Edition|Collector's Edition]]'' veteran [[Hirofumi Ichikawa]]<ref>{{citesocial|quote=Not all, but yes. I wrote most of Diaclone/Microchange repaints bios, except MP Tigertrack/Clamp Down/Bluestreak/Enemy & other cassettes (though I did original e-Hobby and Encore).|link=https://twitter.com/Hirovmi/status/1604695336206815233?s=20&t=nkk0qz_bmz0rHavlkZQ_RA|site=Twitter|name=Hirofumi Ichikawa|year=2022|month=12|day=18}}</ref> that continue to this day. Known participating releases include:
{{collist|3|
*MP-18B [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#MP18B|Bluestreak]]
*MP-23 [[Exhaust#Masterpiece|Exhaust]]
*MP-25L [[Loudpedal#Masterpiece|Loudpedal]]
*MP-26 [[Road Rage (G1)#Masterpiece|Road Rage]]
*MP-31 [[Delta Magnus#Masterpiece|Delta Magnus]]
*MP-42 [[Cordon (G1)#Masterpiece|Cordon]]
*MP-39+ [[Spin-Out (G1)#Masterpiece|Spinout]]
*MP-54 [[Reboost#Masterpiece|Reboost]]
*MP-53+ [[Crosscut (G1)#Masterpiece|Senatorcrosscut]] {{sic}}
*MP-53+B [[Burn Out (Diaclone)#Masterpiece|Dia Burnout]]
}}

Separate vignettes are occasionally included to supplement the bios:
*"[[Story of Black Convoy]]"
*"[[Noise & Smoke]]"

====''Transformers × Evangelion''====
{{main|Transformers × Evangelion}}
This tiny crossover franchise with the wildly popular ''{{w|Neon Genesis Evangelion}}'' brand received a short blog feature on the TakaraTomy website.

===''End of G1 Universe''===
{{main|The Transformers: End of G1 Universe}}
[[2022]] saw the surprise announcement from TakaraTomy of a devoted webcomic for ''Masterpiece'', named "[[The Transformers: End of G1 Universe|''End of G1 Universe'']]" and published directly on the ''Masterpiece'' website, beginning with MP-48+ [[Dark Amber Leo Prime#Toys|Dark Amber Leo Prime]]. The next installment in brand veteran [[Hayato Sakamoto]]'s series of pack-in comic epics following the finale of the [[Generations Selects Special Comic|comic]] for TakaraTomy's arm of the [[Generations Selects (franchise)|''Generations Selects'']] franchise the previous year, the series sets the ostentatious goal of ''concluding'' the behemoth [[Japanese Generation 1 cartoon continuity]].
{{--}}

==Toys==
===Takara/TakaraTomy===
====Standard ''Masterpiece'' line====
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2003'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-1 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Convoy]] ([[2003]]-[[December 11|12-11]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2005'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-2 [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Ultra Magnus]] ([[2005]]-[[March 24|03-24]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2006'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-3 [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Starscream]] ([[2006]]-[[September 28|09-28]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-4 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP4|Convoy Perfect Edition]] (2006-09-28/[[2009]]-[[October 1|10-01]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2007'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-5 [[Megatron (G1)/toys#MP5|Megatron]] ([[2007]]-[[March 29|03-29]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-6 [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Skywarp]] ([[2007]]-[[September 1|09-01]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=4|[[File:TF-Masterpiece-MP-1-Convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.33|MP-1 Convoy, the OG ''Masterpiece'' figure]][[File:MP24-StarSaber.jpg|thumb|upright=1.33|MP-24 Star Saber]][[File:Masterpiece-MP-43-Megatron-(Beast-Wars).jpg|thumb|upright=1.33|MP-43 Megatron]][[File:TF-Masterpiece-MP-52-Starscream.jpg|thumb|upright=1.33|MP-52 Starscream]]
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2008'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-7 [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Thundercracker]] ([[2008]]-[[November 20|11-20]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2009'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-8 [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Grimlock]] (2009-[[March 26|03-26]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2011'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-9 [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Rodimus Convoy]] ([[2011]]-[[January 29|01-29]]/2011-[[September 24|09-24]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-10 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP10|Convoy]] (2011-09-24)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2012'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-11 [[Starscream (G1)/toys#MP11|Starscream]] ([[2012]]-[[March 31|03-31]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-12 [[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Lambor]] (2012-[[October 27|10-27]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-14 [[Red Alert (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Alert]] (2012-[[December 15|12-15]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=3|
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2013'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-13 [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Soundwave]] (with [[Laserbeak (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Condor]]) ([[2013]]-[[January 26|01-26]]/2013-[[September 28|09-28]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-15 [[Rumble (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Rumble]] & [[Ravage (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Jaguar]] (2013-[[February 23|02-23]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-16 [[Frenzy (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Frenzy]] & [[Buzzsaw (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Buzzsaw]] (2013-[[March 23|03-23]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-17 [[Prowl (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Prowl]] (2013-09-28)}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-18 [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#Masterpiece 2|Streak]] (2013-[[October 26|10-16]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-19 [[Smokescreen (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Smokescreen]] (2013-[[December 14|12-14]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2014'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-20 [[Wheeljack (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Wheeljack]] ([[2014]]-[[September 20|09-20]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-21 [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Masterpiece 2|Bumble]] (with [[Daniel Witwicky (G1)#Masterpiece|Daniel Witwicky]]) (2014-[[November 29|11-29]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-22 [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#MP22|Ultra Magnus]] (2014-[[December 27|12-27]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2015'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-23 [[Exhaust#Masterpiece|Exhaust]] ([[2015]]-[[March 21|03-21]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-24 [[Star Saber (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Star Saber]] (2015-03-21)}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-25 [[Tracks (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Tracks]] (2015-[[November 7|11-07]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-26 [[Road Rage (G1)#Masterpiece|Road Rage]] (2015-[[December 26|12-26]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2016'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-27 [[Ironhide (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Ironhide]] ([[2016]]-[[January 30|01-30]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-28 [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#MP28|Hot Rodimus]] (2016-[[February 27|02-27]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-29 [[Shockwave (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Destron Laserwave]] (2016-[[March 26|03-26]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-30 [[Ratchet (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Ratchet]] (2016-[[April 23|04-23]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-31 [[Delta Magnus#Masterpiece|Delta Magnus]] (2016-[[August 27|08-27]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-14+ [[Red Alert (G1)/toys#MP14Plus|Alert Anime Color Edition]] (2016-[[September 24|09-24]])}}
{{Bp-m1|MP-32 [[Optimus Primal (BW)/toys#Masterpiece|Convoy (Beast Wars)]] (2016-[[October 29|10-29]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-33 [[Inferno (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Inferno]] (2016-[[November 26|11-26]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=3|
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2017'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-m1|MP-34 [[Cheetor (BW)/toys#Masterpiece|Cheetus (Beast Wars)]] ([[2017]]-[[February 25|02-25]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-35 [[Grapple (G1)#Masterpiece|Grapple]] (2017-02-25)}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-36 [[Megatron (G1)/toys#MP36|Megatron]] (2017-[[April 1|04-01]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-37 [[Artfire#Masterpiece|Artfire]] (2017-[[May 27|05-27]])}}
{{Bp-m1|MP-38 [[Optimus Primal (BW)/toys#MP38|Convoy (Beast Wars) Legendary Leader Ver.]] (2017-[[June 24|06-24]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-12+ [[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#MP12Plus|Lambor Anime Color Edition]] (2017-[[November 25|11-25]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-39 [[Sunstreaker (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Sunstreaker]] (2017-[[December 22|12-22]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2018'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-40 [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#MP40|Targetmaster Hot Rodimus]] ([[2018]]-[[February 24|02-24]])}}
{{Bp-m1|MP-41 [[Dinobot (BW)/toys#Masterpiece|Dinobot (Beast Wars)]] (2018-[[July 28|07-28]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-17+ [[Prowl (G1)/toys#MP17Plus|Prowl]] (2018-[[September 29|09-29]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-42 [[Cordon#Masterpiece|Cordon]] (2018-[[October 27|10-27]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-29+ [[Shockwave (G1)/toys#MP29Plus|Destron Laserwave]] (2018-[[November 24|11-24]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-36+ [[Megatron (G1)/toys#MP36Plus|Megatron]] (2018-[[December 29|12-29]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2019'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-p1|MP-43 [[Megatron (BW)/toys#Masterpiece|Megatron (Beast Wars)]] ([[2019]]-[[March 30|03-30]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-20+ [[Wheeljack (G1)/toys#MP20Plus|Wheeljack]] ([[2019]]-03)}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-18+ [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#MP18Plus|Streak]] (2019-[[July 27|07-27]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-44 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP44|Convoy Ver.3.0]] (2019-[[August 31|08-31]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-45 [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#MP45|Bumble (Ver. 2.0)]] (2019-[[November 23|11-23]])}}
{{Bp-p1|MP-46 [[Blackarachnia (BW)/toys#Masterpiece|Blackwidow (Beast Wars)]] (2019-[[November 23|11-23]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-47 [[Hound (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Hound]] (2019-[[December 26|12-26]])}}

</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2020'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-19+ [[Smokescreen (G1)/toys#MP19Plus|Smokescreen]] ([[2020]]-[[January 27|01-27]])}}
{{Bp-m1|MP-48 [[Lio Convoy#Masterpiece|Lio Convoy (Beast Wars)]] ([[2020]]-[[February 29|02-29]])}}
{{Bp-m1|MP-38+ [[Optimus Primal (BW)/toys#MP38Plus|Burning Convoy (Beast Wars)]] (2020-[[March 25|03-25]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-49 [[Nemesis Prime (G1)#MP49|Black Convoy]] (2020-[[July 25|07-25]])}}
{{Bp-m1|MP-50 [[Tigatron#Masterpiece|Tigatron (Beast Wars)]] (2020-[[September 26|09-26]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-39+ [[Spin-Out (G1)#Masterpiece|Spinout]] (2020-[[November 28|11-28]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-51 [[Arcee (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Arcee]] (2020-[[December 29|12-29]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=3|
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2021'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-52 [[Starscream (G1)/toys#MP52|Starscream]] ([[2021]]-[[June 26|06-20]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-52+ [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#MP52|Thundercracker]] ([[2021]]-09-27)}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-53 [[Skids (G1)#Masterpiece|Skids]] (2021-[[November 20|11-20]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-54 [[Reboost#Masterpiece|Reboost]] (2021-[[November 20|11-20]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-52+SW [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#MP52|Skywarp]] (2021-[[December 25|12-25]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2022'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-55 [[Nightbird (G1)#Masterpiece|Nightbird Shadow]] ([[2022]]-[[February 28|02-28]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-53+ [[Crosscut (G1)#Masterpiece|Senatorcrosscut]] ([[2022]]-[[March 26|03-26]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-56 [[Trailbreaker (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Trailbreaker]] ([[2022]]-[[December 29|12-29]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2023'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-m1|MP-48+ [[Dark Amber Leo Prime#Toys|Dark Amber Leo Prime]] ([[2023]]-[[January 28|01-28]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-57 [[Jetfire (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Skyfire]] ([[2023]]-[[January 31|01-31]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-53+B [[Burn Out (Diaclone)#Masterpiece|Dia Burnout]] ([[2023]]-[[March 25|03-25]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2024'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-58 [[Hoist (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Hoist]]}} ([[2024]]-[[January 25|01-25]])}}
</ul>
|}

=====Amazon Japan exclusive accessories=====
Between MP-12 and MP-21, several figures, when ordered from [[Amazon (website)|Amazon Japan]], came with a separately-bagged exclusive accessory for the figure.
[[File:MP-13 Lambor full color.jpg|thumb|upright=1.0|right|MP-12 Lambor with Amazon Japan exclusive piledrivers]]
{|class="wikitable" border="5" style="width:70%"
|-
! scope="col" width="32%" | '''Figure'''
! scope="col" width="30%" | '''Accessory'''
|-
|MP-12 Lambor
|Two pile drivers
|-
|MP-13 Soundwave
|Two additional [[Energon cube]]s
|-
|MP-17 Prowl
|Missile launcher
|-
|MP-18 Streak
|Missile launcher
|-
|MP-20 Wheeljack
|[[Hypno-chip]] disruptor
|-
|MP-21 Bumble
|"Battle face"
|-
|}
{{--}}

=====Special editions=====
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2004'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-1 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#goldmp|Convoy]] ([[Lucky Draw figure]], [[2004]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2009'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-01B [[Eldedroid#Masterpiece|Convoy Black Ver.]] ([[2009]]-[[November 21|11-21]]/2010-01)}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-8X [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#MP8X|King Grimlock]] (2009–12))}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2010'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-3G [[Starscream (G1)/toys#MP3G|Starscream Ghost Ver.]] ([[2010]]-06)}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-4S [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP4S|Convoy Sleep Mode]] (2010-06)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2011'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-1L [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP1L|Convoy Last Production]] ([[2011]]-[[March 26|03-26]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-09B [[Black Rodimus Convoy#Masterpiece|Black Rodimus Convoy]] (2011-[[November 28|11-28]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=4|[[File:MP14C-Clampdown.jpg|thumb|upright=1.33|MP-14C Clampdown]][[File:MP-25L-Loud-Pedal.jpg|thumb|upright=1.33|MP-25L Loudpedal]][[File:MP-10ASL.jpg|thumb|upright=1.33|MP-10ASL Convoy (atmos safari LEBRON Ver.)]]
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2012'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-11S [[Sunstorm (G1)#Masterpiece|Sunstorm]] ([[2012]]-[[August 25|08-25]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2013'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-10B [[Nemesis Prime (G1)#Masterpiece|Black Convoy]] ([[2013]]-[[March 30|03-30]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-12T [[Tigertrack#Masterpiece|Tigertrack]] (2013-07)}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-11A [[Acid Storm (G1)#Masterpiece|Acid Storm]] (2013-[[October 3|10-03]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2014'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-12G [[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#MP12G|Lambor G-2 Ver.]] ([[2014]]-[[February 22|02-22]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-13B [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#MP13B|Soundblaster]] (with [[Ratbat (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Ratbat]]) (2014-[[March 23|03-23]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-18S [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#MP18S|Silverstreak]] (2014-[[June 14|06-14]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-10A [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP10A|Convoy (BAPE ver.)]] (2014-[[August 19|07-19]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-12 [[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#TFExpo14MP12|Lambor]] (TFExpo 2014 exclusive) (2012-[[August 9|08-09]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-10 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#eva|Convoy Mode "Eva"]] (2014-[[November 28|11-28]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-5G [[Megatron (G1)/toys#MP5G|Megatron Gold Ver.]] (2014-12)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2015'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-11SW [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#MP11SW|Skywarp]] ([[2015]]-[[January 5|01-05]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-21G [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#MP21G|Bumble G-2 Ver.]] (2015-[[July 25|07-25]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-18B [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#MP18B|Bluestreak]] (2015-[[August 29|08-29]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-11T [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#MP11T|Thundercracker]] (2015-11)}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-10R [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP10R|Convoy (BAPE REDCAMO ver.)]] (2015-11)}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-21R [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#MP21R|Bumble Red Body]] (2015-[[December 26|12-26]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-14C [[Clampdown (G1)#Masterpiece|Clampdown]] (2015-12-26)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=3|
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2016'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-11NR [[Ramjet (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Ramjet]] ([[2016]]-[[March 19|03-19]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-25L [[Loudpedal#Masterpiece|Loudpedal]] (2016-[[June 11|06-11]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-11NT [[Thrust (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Thrust]] (2016-[[October 29|10-29]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2017'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-10K [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP10K|Convoy (BAPE BLACKCAMO ver.)]] (2017-01)}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-11ND [[Dirge (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Dirge]] ([[2017]]-[[June 28|06-28]])}}
{{Bp-a1d1|MP-15/16E [[Stripes#Masterpiece|Stripes]], [[Nightstalker (G1)#Masterpiece|Nightstalker]], [[Wingthing (G1)#Masterpiece|Wingthing]] & [[Enemy (G1)#Masterpiece|Enemy]] (2017-[[December 23|12-23]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2018'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-711 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP711|Convoy (7-Eleven ver.)]] ([[2018]]-[[February 28|02-28]])}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Golden Lagoon|Golden Lagoon Convoy]] (2018-[[July 29|07-29]])}}
{{Bp-p1|MP-34S [[Shadow Panther#Masterpiece|Shadow Panther (Beast Wars)]] (2018-[[August 25|08-25]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2019'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-10ASL [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP10ASL|Convoy (atmos safari LEBRON Ver.)]] (2019-[[March 15|03-15]])}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=3|
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2020'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-10DC [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP10DC|Convoy (atmos safari DUCKCAMO Ver.)]] (2020-[[March 26|03-26]])}}
|}




{{--}}

====''Masterpiece Movie Series''====
[[File:TF-Movie-Masterpiece-Series-Logo.png|center|400px]]
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2010'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MPM-1 [[Starscream (Movie)/toys#Masterpiece|Starscream]] (''Transformers'', 2010-[[October 30|10-30]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MPM-2 [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#Masterpiece|Bumblebee]] (''Revenge of the Fallen'', 2010-[[December 25|12-25]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2017'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MPM-3 [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#MPM3|Bumblebee]] (''Transformers'', 2017-[[July 29|07-29]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MPM-4 [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Masterpiece|Optimus Prime]] (''Transformers'', 2017-[[September 30|09-30]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2018'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MPM-5 [[Barricade (Movie)/toys#Masterpiece|Barricade]] (''Transformers'', 2018-[[April 21|04-21]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MPM-7 [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#MPM7|Bumblebee]] (''Bumblebee'', 2018-[[October 27|10-27]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MPM-6 [[Ironhide (Movie)/toys#Masterpiece|Ironhide]] (''Transformers'', 2018-[[December 15|12-15]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2019'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MPM-8 [[Megatron (Movie)/toys#Masterpiece|Megatron]] (''Transformers'', 2019-[[August 31|08-31]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MPM-9 [[Jazz (Movie)#Masterpiece|Autobot Jazz]] (''Transformers'', 2019-[[November 2|11-02]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=3|[[File:Masterpiece Movie Bumblebee.jpg|thumb|upright=1.33|MPM-2 Bumblebee]][[File:MPM-12N-Nemesis-Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.33|MPM-12N Nemesis Prime]]
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2020'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MPM-10 [[Starscream (Movie)/toys#MPM10|Starscream]] (''Transformers'', 2020-[[October 31|10-31]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MPM-11 [[Ratchet (Movie)/toys#MPM11|Ratchet]] (''Transformers'', 2020-[[December 26|12-26]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2021'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MPM-12 [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#MasterpieceMPM12|Optimus Prime]] (''Bumblebee'', [[2021]]-[[Calendar|08]])}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2022'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MPM-13 [[Blackout (Movie)#MPM13|Decepticon Blackout]] & [[Scorponok (Movie)#MPM13|Scorponok]] (''Transformers'', [[2022]])}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2023'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MPM-10R [[Starscream (Movie)/toys#MPM10R|Starscream (Revenge of the Fallen Ver.)]] (''Revenge of the Fallen'', [[2023]]-[[February|02]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MPM-12N [[Nemesis Prime (AOE)#Masterpiece|Nemesis Prime]] (''Bumblebee'', 2023-[[March|03]])}}
|}

{{--}}

====''Masterpiece G Series''====
[[File:Mpg-logo.png|center|400px]]
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2022'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MPG-01 [[Shouki#Masterpiece G Series|Trainbot Shouki]] ([[2022]]-[[June 25|06-25]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MPG-02 [[Getsuei#Masterpiece G Series|Trainbot Getsuei]] (2022-[[September 24|09-24]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2023'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MPG-03 [[Yukikaze (G1)#Masterpiece G Series|Trainbot Yukikaze]] ([[2023]]-[[February 25|02-25]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MPG-04 [[Suiken#Masterpiece G Series|Trainbot Suiken]] ([[2023]]-[[June 24|06-24]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MPG-05 [[Seizan#Masterpiece G Series|Trainbot Seizan]] ([[2023]]-[[September 30|09-30]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2024'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MPG-06 [[Kaen#Masterpiece G Series|Trainbot Kaen]] ([[2024]]-[[February 24|02-24]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MPG-06S [[Kaen#Masterpiece G Series|Trainbot Kaen]] / [[Raiden#Masterpiece G Series|Raiden]] Box Set ([[2024]]-[[February 24|02-24]])}}
</ul>
|[[File:TF-Masterpiece-MPG-02-Trainbot-Getsuei.jpg|thumb|250px|MPG-02 Trainbot Getsuei]]
|}
{{comingsoontoy|MPG-05, MPG-06 and MPG-6S}}

===Hasbro===
Due to the brand unification, nearly all Hasbro ''Masterpiece'' releases after ''Generations'' MP-10 Optimus Prime are imports of TakaraTomy toys above with new slip-covers. ''Masterpiece Movie Series'' releases after MPM-4 Optimus Prime, meanwhile, are the same toys in both Hasbro and TakaraTomy markets, with the former often releasing toys as store-exclusives.
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2003'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|20th Anniversary [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Optimus Prime]] (2003/2004)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2006'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|20th Anniversary DVD Edition [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#20thDVD|Optimus Prime]] ([[Transformers: Classics|''Classics'']], 2006)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2007'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|Masterpiece [[Starscream (G1)/toys#MasterpieceUS|Starscream]] (''Classics'', 2007)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2009'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|Masterpiece [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#Universe (2008)|Skywarp]] ([[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|''Universe'']], 2009)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=4|[[File:TRU-Masterpiece-Sunstorm.jpg|upright=1.33|thumb|MP-05 Sunstorm]][[File:MP-YOTGSoundwave.jpg|upright=1.33|thumb|Year Of The Goat Soundwave]]
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2010'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|Masterpiece [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#MPHasbro|Grimlock]] ([[Transformers (2010 toyline)|''Transformers'']], 2010)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2011'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|Masterpiece [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#HasbroMasterpiece|Rodimus Prime]] (''Transformers'', 2011)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2012'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|Masterpiece [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#mp10hasbro|Optimus Prime]] (''Transformers'', 2012)}}
{{Bp-d1|Masterpiece [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Transformers (2010)|Thundercracker]] (''Transformers'', 2012)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2013'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-01 [[Acid Storm (G1)#Masterpiece|Acid Storm]] (2013)}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-02 [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#HasbroMasterpiece|Soundwave]] (''Generations'', 2013)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=3|
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2014'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|Year of the Horse [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#YearOfTheHorseOP|Optimus Prime]] (''[[Transformers: Platinum Edition|Platinum Edition]]'', 2014)}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-03 [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#2014MP|Grimlock]] (2014)}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-04 [[Prowl (G1)/toys#HasbroMP|Prowl]] (2014)}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-05 [[Sunstorm (G1)#HasbroMP|Sunstorm]] (2014)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2015'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|Year Of The Goat [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#SoundwaveMasterpieceYOTG|Soundwave]] (''Generations'', 2015)}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-06 [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Bluestreak]] (''Generations'', 2015)}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-07 [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Masterpiece 2|Starscream]] (''Generations'', 2015)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2016'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-08 [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#HasbroMP|Bumblebee]] & [[Exosuit]] [[Spike Witwicky (G1)#HasbroMP|Spike Witwicky]] (''Generations'', 2016)}}
{{Bp-sa| [[Optimus Prime (SG)#Masterpiece|Shattered Glass Optimus Prime]] (''Generations'', 2016)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2017'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-10 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#Masterpiece|Optimus Prime]] (''Generations'', 2017)}}
{{Bp-a1|MPM-3 [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#MPM3|Bumblebee]] (2017)}}
{{Bp-a1|MPM-4 [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Masterpiece|Optimus Prime]] (2017)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=3|
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2019'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-10G [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#CollabGB|Optimus Prime Ecto-35 Edition]] (''[[Transformers Collaborative|Collaborative]]'', 2019)}}
|}
{{--}}

==Design==
The ''Masterpiece'' line has had a number of designers.

Since MP-25, each ''Masterpiece'' figure has been designed as a team effort, led by [[Hironori Kobayashi]], and any names given are within the scope of the larger team.

===Standard Takara Versions===
{|
|''Mold''||''Designer''||''Notes''
|-
|MP‑1, MP‑2
|[[Hironori Kobayashi]]
|-
|MP‑3, MP‑6, MP‑7
|Hironori Kobayashi (initial design) & [[Shōji Kawamori]] (final version)
|-
|MP‑4 trailer
|[[Hisashi Yuki]]
|Designed in ''one night''!<ref name="mp4trailer">[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/transformers-masterpiece-47/takaratomy-staff-interview-hisashi-yuki-on-masterpiece-180888/ TakaraTomy Staff Interview - Hisashi Yuki on Masterpiece]: Even more horrifying was the plan of reissuing MP-1 to go with Megatron - simply reissuing him wasn't considered to be appealing enough and it was decided to give him a trailer...I was told to come up with a proto (of the trailer) by the end of May, and I designed it in one night. [...] I couldn't shirk my task as the release date had already been set by backward calculation. I really did the best I could though there just wasn't enough time.</ref>
|-
|MP‑5
|Hisashi Yuki
|Designed in twelve days<ref name="mpmegsdev">[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/transformers-masterpiece-47/takaratomy-staff-interview-hisashi-yuki-on-masterpiece-180888/ TakaraTomy Staff Interview - Hisashi Yuki on Masterpiece]: - I hear the first Masterpiece figure you created was MP‑5 Megatron and you hold the fastest development record with it.
[Yuki]: That is right. (*laughs) I was not assigned to be in charge of it initially, but due to the circumstance within the company I was unexpectedly handed down the project. The schedule came with it and I was stunned when I realised that I was only given 12 days, about 2 weeks...To make it worse, at the time of my receiving the task, even the product size wasn't decided. (*tears)</ref>
|-
|MP‑8, MP‑9
|Hironori Kobayashi
|-
|MP‑10
|[[Shogo Hasui]]<ref name="mp10dev">[http://news.tfw2005.com/2014/08/03/takaratomy-staff-interview-shogo-hasui-on-masterpiece-180877/ TakaraTomy Staff Interview – Shogo Hasui on Masterpiece]: - Tell us about the time when you began working on the MP series. [Shogo]: MP-10 Convoy was the first Masterpiece I was involved in developing.
When the project was conceived I was mainly working on the products for the overseas Hasbro market, but was given a chance to develop a Masterpiece for the domestic market irregularly.</ref>
|
|-
|MP‑11
|Hironori Kobayashi & Shogo Hasui
|-
|MP‑12 to MP‑21, MP‑23
|Shogo Hasui
|-
|MP‑22
|Shogo Hasui (initial design) & Hironori Kobayashi (final version)
|Kobayashi took over the design to enable the carrier to carry four car MPs<ref name="mpmagnusdev">[http://news.tfw2005.com/2014/08/03/takaratomy-staff-interview-shogo-hasui-on-masterpiece-180877 TakaraTomy Staff Interview – Shogo Hasui on Masterpiece]: - [Shogo] Ultra Magnus, who was selected to be MP-22, was a character I was dreaming of making into a product since the time of MP-10 development. I was happy to be finally able to work on him. As there had already been several real car MP figures and Ultra Magnus is a car carrier that can carry them, I considered Magnus as a certain milestone in the new MP series. I wanted the car carrier to have a capacity of at least 4 real car MPs while in robot mode his height needed to be as close as seen in the cartoon. The transformation process was expected to require lots of folding of the parts to achieve it, and solving that problem became a very important task. Upon agreeing on that point, Kobayashi took over to work on the transformation mechanism and (Ultra Magnus is) finished as he is now.</ref>
|-
|MP‑24
|Hisashi Yuki
|Hisashi took on MP-24 in order for the other ''Masterpiece'' figures to be released on schedule<ref name="mpstarsaberdev">[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/transformers-masterpiece-47/takaratomy-staff-interview-hisashi-yuki-on-masterpiece-180888/ TakaraTomy Staff Interview - Hisashi Yuki on Masterpiece]: - So the idea was to ask the fans directly what they want first, then realise it as a product. [Yuki]: Yes. It turned out Star Saber was the winner. Hasui, the main series designer, was going to be in charge of the 30th anniversary MP originally. But he was fully occupied with Bumble and Wheeljack, and since Star Saber was a character I was attached to personally, I stood for the job eagerly.</ref>
|-
|MP‑25, MP‑26
|Hironori Kobayashi<ref name="mptracksdev">[http://news.tfw2005.com/2015/07/12/sdcc-2015-the-shogo-hasui-report-296954/ SDCC 2015: The Shogo Hasui Report]: - "I did ask about Tracks and he said he did not design him but he did say (I BELIEVE Kobayashi…again hard to understand) and slowly said Lead Designer. He also said that the same designer did Ironhide and he began to say another name (Ratchet) but stopped himself." A subsequent interview in ''[[Transformers Generations 2015]]'' named Kobayashi as the designer of Ironhide, confirming him as the designer in question.</ref>
|
|-
|MP‑27, MP‑30
|Hironori Kobayashi
|As stated in the ''[[Transformers Generations 2015]]'' book
|-
|MP‑28
|Vehicle styling by [[Yūya Ōnishi]], main developer [[Tomoya Miyake]], edits by Hironori Kobayashi
|As stated in the ''Transformers Generations 2015'' book
|-
|MP‑29
|Hironori Kobayashi
|As stated in the ''Transformers Generations 2015'' book
|-
|MP‑36
|Embellishments and refinements by [[Yuki Ohshima]]
|As stated in the ''[[Transformers Generations 2017]]'' book<ref>[http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/threads/generations-2017-book-mp-36-megatron-article-translated.1096818 Generations 2017 MP-36 translated article]</ref>
|-
|MP-53, MP-54
|Yūya Ōnishi, [[Kōjin Ōno]]
|Ōno returning to his own [[Diaclone]] work as well as his own car
|-
|MP-56
|Kōjin Ōno
|As stated in the ''[[Transformers Generations 2022]]'' book
|-
|MP-57
|Kōjin Ōno, concept art by Yuki Ohshima
|As stated in the ''Transformers Generations 2022'' book
|}

===''Masterpiece Movie Series''===
{|
|'|''Mold''||''Designer''
|-
|MPM-1||Shogo Hasui
|-
|MPM-2||Shogo Hasui
|-
|MPM-13||[[Sam Smith]], [[Tomoki Tatsumi]]<ref>[https://www.instagram.com/p/CdG8p0UDrac/ Sam Smith on Instagram]</ref>
|}

===''Masterpiece G Series''===
{|
|''Mold''||''Designer''||''Notes''
|-
|MPG-01
|Kōjin Ōno, [[Dai Ono]], concept art by Yuki Ohshima
|As stated in the ''[[Transformers Generations 2021]]'' book
|-
|MPG-02
|Kōjin Ōno, Yuki Ohshima
|As stated in the ''Transformers Generations 2022'' book
|-
|MPG-03
|Kōjin Ōno, Yuki Ohshima
|As stated in the ''Transformers Generations 2022'' book
|}

{{toystub|Cross-reference with [[:Category:Masterpiece designers]]}}

==Awards==
* The ''Masterpiece'' line as a whole won the [http://www.takaratomy.co.jp/product_release/pdf/p161028.pdf 2016 Long Life Design award] (PDF link) presented by the [https://www.g-mark.org/about/ Good Design Awards].
* [[Shouki#Masterpiece|MPG-01 ''Masterpiece'' Shouki]] recieved an Excellence Award in the "High Target" (read: collector) Toy category at the 2022 Japan Toy Awards.<ref>[https://www.toys.or.jp/toyshow/awards.html The 2022 Japan Toy Awards] at the Tokyo Toy Show website.</ref>

==Notes==
* Like with previous lines, the official Hasbro-initiated imports of ''Masterpiece'' figures were also assigned code names. For the 2021 releases, the "theme" for those code names was "snacks":
{{collist|3|
:::*Arcee: "Airheads"
:::*Black Convoy: "Cavaliers"
:::*Spinout: "Snickers"
:::*Tigatron: "Twizzlers"
}}
:For the 2022 releases, it was "deserts":
{{collist|3|
:::*Skywarp: "Sahara"
:::*Autobot Skids: "Kalahari"
:::*Reboost : "Sonoran"
}}
*The Hasbro Pulse listing of the [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Anti-Gravity Pedestal Tenseg Base|''Anti-Gravity Pedestal Tenseg Base'' Optimus Prime Set]] comes sheathed in a ''Masterpiece''-branded sleeve for the box, but the page does not list it for very obvious reasons. (Its code name was "Colorado", for those wondering.)

==References==
{{reflist|2}}

==External links==
* [http://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/products/tf_mp TakaraTomy ''Masterpiece'' website]
* [https://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/products/tf_mpm ''Masterpiece Movie Series'' website]
* [https://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/tf_mpg/ ''Masterpiece G Series'' website]
* [https://hasbropulse.com/collections/transformers?refinementList%5Bnamed_tags.Series%5D%5B0%5D=Transformers%20Masterpiece ''Masterpiece''] at [[Hasbro Pulse]]
* [https://www.actionfigure411.com/transformers/ Transformers Masterpiece Visual and Price Guides]

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'''''The Transformers: Masterpiece''''' (トランスフォーマーマスターピース, ''Toransufōmā Masutāpīsu'', also '''''The Transformers: Master Piece''''')<ref>MP-01 Convoy's box featured an early English logo that put a space in between "master" and "piece". From MP-2 Ultra Magnus-onwards, the logo was changed to "Masterpiece" with no space.</ref> is a toyline of collector-focused toys that are primarily based upon characters from the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|original ''The Transformers'' cartoon]], but manufactured with today's advanced engineering techniques. As a line aimed towards collectors, ''Masterpiece'' Transformers tend to be very expensive, with larger and more complex [[Transformation (toys)|conversion]] schemes to achieve closer accuracy and greater articulation than toys aimed at children.

Though the ''Masterpiece'' line is largely developed by [[TakaraTomy|Takara/TakaraTomy]] with the [[Japan]]ese market in mind, the line is also distributed by [[Hasbro]] in Asian markets outside Japan, and in [[Australia]] as [[Target]] and [[Toys"R"Us]] [[exclusive]]s. Hasbro has also [[redeco]]ed/[[retool]]ed molds from this line for release in their own markets under various toy lines, and almost always as store exclusives. These Hasbro versions originally saw release as [[Walmart]] exclusives until 2009, when they were succeeded by Toys"R"Us. From 2013 onwards, Hasbro released its versions as a single cohesive line (instead of as part of other, contemporary lines), with a numbering system similar to the one used by TakaraTomy. However, by 2015, the figures were again [[co-branding|co-branded]] as part of the ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' line, while still continuing their numbering system. Beginning with TakaraTomy's MP-43 (as well as the MP-17+, MP-18+ and MP-20+ versions released around the same time), Hasbro officially distributed all-new figures as imports available from various online retailers and specialty stores. The Hasbro versions differ ever-so-slightly from the Japanese-distributed TakaraTomy versions by the addition of a [[tampograph]]ed Hasbro product code number on the figure itself, and the use of an additional black outer sleeve for the packaging that prominently features the [[List of Japanese ID numbers|Japanese ID number]], but not any actual ''name'' for the figure.
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==Scale and rate of releases==
The ''Masterpiece'' line started at a slow pace in 2003, with new molds being released every two years or so, and with redecos/retools being released in-between. The figures that were released back then were exclusive of the larger main characters, and [[scale]] wasn't very consistent due to price constraints and their large size, with the results being that figures of certain huge characters (such as Grimlock) were too short compared to other characters they were meant to tower over (such as Convoy).

With the release of a new tooling of Convoy in 2011, the line was rebooted, featuring a smaller, more consistent scale based on MP-09 Rodimus Convoy, and a ''significant'' increase in releases per year. Rather notably, ''Masterpieces'' of the smaller characters were introduced.

Starting in 2016, ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (franchise)|Beast Wars]]'' characters were added to the line, and the series began a shift towards even more extreme cartoon-accuracy.

2021 saw the beginning of a swing in the other direction towards an [[Transformers: Alternators|''Alternators'']]-style focus on licensed vehicle mode accuracy and, subsequently, vehicle mode scale, beginning with simultaneous release of MP-53 Skids and MP-54 Reboost, marketed almost entirely on the back of their popular Honda City vehicle mode.

In 2022 the trend kicked into high gear as TakaraTomy launched the ''G Series'' combiner subline with the [[Trainbot]]s, an obscure subgroup within the context of the ''Transformers'' brand, in a big swing for Japan's massive model train market. The figures are made to the model train "HO [[scale]],"<ref>[https://news.tfw2005.com/2021/10/28/figure-king-285-interview-with-mpg-01-raiden-development-team-english-translation-443964 Figure King 285: Interview With MPG-01 Raiden Development Team – English Translation] on TFW2005</ref> which—whether or not intentional—also makes their [[robot mode]]s fit the same cartoon-based scale as the current mainline ''Masterpiece'' Transformers, having the individual components stand ''slightly'' taller than the standard [[Autobot Cars]].

Back on the cartoon-based side of things, 2022 also saw the announcement of MP-57 Skyfire, who, in a truly awe-inspiring display of [[Size changing|mass shifting]] reproduction, features a series of Autobot miniatures for vehicle mode to accommodate his use as a transport in the cartoon.

==Sublines==
In addition to the main ''Masterpiece'' line, there are four sublines based on both other franchises and other portions of the ''Transformers'' franchise:

===''Transformers'' sublines===
* The '''''[[#Masterpiece Movie Series|Transformers: Masterpiece Movie Series]]''''' (トランスフォーマーマスターピースムービーシリーズ ''Toransufōmā Masutāpīsu Mūbī Shirīzu'') line, based on the [[live-action film series]], with toys designated MPM-##; this line originally consisted of detailed redecoes of [[Size class|Leader-sized]] toys from [[Transformers (2010 toyline)|the 2010 ''Transformers'' toyline]] and was canceled after only two releases. It was later revived in [[2017]] for the 10th Anniversary of the [[Transformers (film)|first movie]], this time featuring all-new molds. The revived line was released in conjunction with Hasbro, with the toys [[co-branding|co-branded]] "Hasbro" and "TakaraTomy" on their packaging.
* The '''''[[#Masterpiece G Series|Transformers: Masterpiece G Series]]''''' (トランスフォーマーマスターピースGシリーズ ''Toransufōmā Masutāpīsu G Shirīzu'') line, with toys designated as MPG-##, which for now, only consists of ''[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (franchise)#Transformers: The Headmasters|The Headmasters]]'' [[Trainbot]]s that combine to form [[Raiden#Masterpiece G Series|the first official ''Masterpiece''-scale]] [[combiner]]. The figures feature a ''heavy'' emphasis on vehicle mode accuracy, being produced in collaboration with [[TOMIX]], the {{w|Rail transport modelling|train department}} of TakaraTomy's {{w|scale model}} oriented subsidiary [[Tomytec]], and licensed by a bevy of railway manufacturers. Accordingly, the figures are fully functional model trains at the HO scale,<ref>[https://www.soundwavesoblivion.com/techspecs/interviewkojinono2.html Figure King 285: Interview With MPG-01 Raiden Development Team – English Translation] at Soundwaves Oblivion</ref> which also puts them at the right [[scale]] for robot mode in terms of [[Show-accuracy|cartoon-accuracy]]. The "G" stands for "GATTAI" (合体), "GIANT" (巨大化), and "GREAT" (グレート), "gattai" meaning "combine" in Japanese.<ref>[https://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/products/tf_mpg ''G Series'' hub on the TakaraTomy website]</ref>

===Other ''Masterpiece'' sublines===
* The '''''[[Brave (franchise)|Masterpiece Brave Series]]''''' (マスターピース勇者シリーズ ''Masutāpīsu Yūsha Shirīzu'') line, with toys designated as MP-B##, which was cancelled after only two releases.
* The '''''[[Zoids|Zoids Masterpiece]]''''' (ゾイドマスターピース ''Zoido Masutāpīsu'') line, with toys designated as MPZ-##.

For obvious reasons, neither the ''Brave Series'' nor ''Zoids'' ''Masterpiece'' lines are covered on this wiki.

==Fiction==
'''''The Transformers: Masterpiece''''' toyline has received some light fictional support throughout its extensive run, thus far largely within the [[Japanese Generation 1 cartoon continuity]].

===Comics===
[[File:MP1BCybertronCommanderCover01.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1]]
''Masterpiece'' received [[e-HOBBY]] comics between [[2010]]-[[2011]] to provide fictional justification for their various exclusive redecoes, as well as a smattering of higher concept comics told sporadically through the ''[[Transformers Generations (series)|Transformers Generations]]'' book series beginning in [[2014]] and continuing to this day.
====e-HOBBY ====
*"[[MP-1B Cybertron Commander / Convoy Black Ver.]]"
*"[[MP-3G Destron Air Commander / Starscream Ghost Ver.]]"
*"[[Destron Doppelgänger Black Rodimus Convoy]]"

====''Generations'' book series====
*"[[Controverse]]"
*"[[Reborn]]"
{{chapters|title="Wars" series (''Masterpiece'')
|prev=Transformers: Generations (Japan)#Fiction
|next=
|content=
*"[[Rodimus Wars]]"
<div class="list-header">''Train Wars''</div>
*"[[The Train Wars: The Origin]]"
}}
Perhaps most notably, ''Masterpiece'' inherited [[Yuki Ohshima]]'s series of comics colloquially known as the "Wars" series from TakaraTomy's short-lived [[2012]] [[Transformers: Generations (Japan)|''Generations'']] toyline (not to be confused with the [[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|modern super-brand]]) beginning in [[2015]] with "[[Rodimus Wars]]," a ''[[The Transformers: The Movie|Transformers: The Movie]]'' prequel advertising the then-upcoming MP-28 [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#MP28|Hot Rodimus]] and MP-29 [[Shockwave (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Laserwave]]. As of this writing, the series is concerned with an ongoing distant prequel to the primary arc of the series' ''Generations'' incarnation, "[[Train Wars]]," to advertise the ''Masterpiece G Series'' [[Trainbot#Masterpiece G Series|Trainbot]]s.

====IDW Publishing====
''Masterpiece'' briefly rode the coattails of Hasbro's [[Transformers Collaborative|''Collaborative'']] crossover brand into mass market comic books in [[2019]] with MP-10G [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#CollabGB|Optimus Prime Ecto-35 Edition]]'s prominent appearance in the ''[[Transformers/Ghostbusters]]'' comic, albeit very much playing second fiddle to ''Collaborative''{{'}}s original character for the ''Ghostbusters x Transformers'' subline, [[Ectotron]].
{{--}}

===Prose===
[[File:Transformers Mode Eva ch 1.jpg|thumb|upright=1.6]]
====Pack-in plotlines====
Beginning around [[2015]] with the [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#MP18B|blue variant]] of ''Masterpiece'' [[Bluestreak (G1)|Bluestreak]], TakaraTomy began to build out the bios printed in the instructions of its original decoes into full-on recurring prose plotlines penned by all-around brand renaissance man and ''[[The Transformers: Collector's Edition|Collector's Edition]]'' veteran [[Hirofumi Ichikawa]]<ref>{{citesocial|quote=Not all, but yes. I wrote most of Diaclone/Microchange repaints bios, except MP Tigertrack/Clamp Down/Bluestreak/Enemy & other cassettes (though I did original e-Hobby and Encore).|link=https://twitter.com/Hirovmi/status/1604695336206815233?s=20&t=nkk0qz_bmz0rHavlkZQ_RA|site=Twitter|name=Hirofumi Ichikawa|year=2022|month=12|day=18}}</ref> that continue to this day. Known participating releases include:
{{collist|3|
*MP-18B [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#MP18B|Bluestreak]]
*MP-23 [[Exhaust#Masterpiece|Exhaust]]
*MP-25L [[Loudpedal#Masterpiece|Loudpedal]]
*MP-26 [[Road Rage (G1)#Masterpiece|Road Rage]]
*MP-31 [[Delta Magnus#Masterpiece|Delta Magnus]]
*MP-42 [[Cordon (G1)#Masterpiece|Cordon]]
*MP-39+ [[Spin-Out (G1)#Masterpiece|Spinout]]
*MP-54 [[Reboost#Masterpiece|Reboost]]
*MP-53+ [[Crosscut (G1)#Masterpiece|Senatorcrosscut]] {{sic}}
*MP-53+B [[Burn Out (Diaclone)#Masterpiece|Dia Burnout]]
}}

Separate vignettes are occasionally included to supplement the bios:
*"[[Story of Black Convoy]]"
*"[[Noise & Smoke]]"

====''Transformers × Evangelion''====
{{main|Transformers × Evangelion}}
This tiny crossover franchise with the wildly popular ''{{w|Neon Genesis Evangelion}}'' brand received a short blog feature on the TakaraTomy website.

===''End of G1 Universe''===
{{main|The Transformers: End of G1 Universe}}
[[2022]] saw the surprise announcement from TakaraTomy of a devoted webcomic for ''Masterpiece'', named "[[The Transformers: End of G1 Universe|''End of G1 Universe'']]" and published directly on the ''Masterpiece'' website, beginning with MP-48+ [[Dark Amber Leo Prime#Toys|Dark Amber Leo Prime]]. The next installment in brand veteran [[Hayato Sakamoto]]'s series of pack-in comic epics following the finale of the [[Generations Selects Special Comic|comic]] for TakaraTomy's arm of the [[Generations Selects (franchise)|''Generations Selects'']] franchise the previous year, the series sets the ostentatious goal of ''concluding'' the behemoth [[Japanese Generation 1 cartoon continuity]].
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==Toys==
===Takara/TakaraTomy===
====Standard ''Masterpiece'' line====
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2003'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-1 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Convoy]] ([[2003]]-[[December 11|12-11]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2005'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-2 [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Ultra Magnus]] ([[2005]]-[[March 24|03-24]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2006'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-3 [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Starscream]] ([[2006]]-[[September 28|09-28]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-4 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP4|Convoy Perfect Edition]] (2006-09-28/[[2009]]-[[October 1|10-01]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2007'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-5 [[Megatron (G1)/toys#MP5|Megatron]] ([[2007]]-[[March 29|03-29]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-6 [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Skywarp]] ([[2007]]-[[September 1|09-01]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=4|[[File:TF-Masterpiece-MP-1-Convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.33|MP-1 Convoy, the OG ''Masterpiece'' figure]][[File:MP24-StarSaber.jpg|thumb|upright=1.33|MP-24 Star Saber]][[File:Masterpiece-MP-43-Megatron-(Beast-Wars).jpg|thumb|upright=1.33|MP-43 Megatron]][[File:TF-Masterpiece-MP-52-Starscream.jpg|thumb|upright=1.33|MP-52 Starscream]]
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2008'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-7 [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Thundercracker]] ([[2008]]-[[November 20|11-20]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2009'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-8 [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Grimlock]] (2009-[[March 26|03-26]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2011'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-9 [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Rodimus Convoy]] ([[2011]]-[[January 29|01-29]]/2011-[[September 24|09-24]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-10 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP10|Convoy]] (2011-09-24)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2012'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-11 [[Starscream (G1)/toys#MP11|Starscream]] ([[2012]]-[[March 31|03-31]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-12 [[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Lambor]] (2012-[[October 27|10-27]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-14 [[Red Alert (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Alert]] (2012-[[December 15|12-15]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=3|
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2013'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-13 [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Soundwave]] (with [[Laserbeak (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Condor]]) ([[2013]]-[[January 26|01-26]]/2013-[[September 28|09-28]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-15 [[Rumble (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Rumble]] & [[Ravage (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Jaguar]] (2013-[[February 23|02-23]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-16 [[Frenzy (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Frenzy]] & [[Buzzsaw (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Buzzsaw]] (2013-[[March 23|03-23]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-17 [[Prowl (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Prowl]] (2013-09-28)}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-18 [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#Masterpiece 2|Streak]] (2013-[[October 26|10-16]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-19 [[Smokescreen (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Smokescreen]] (2013-[[December 14|12-14]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2014'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-20 [[Wheeljack (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Wheeljack]] ([[2014]]-[[September 20|09-20]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-21 [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Masterpiece 2|Bumble]] (with [[Daniel Witwicky (G1)#Masterpiece|Daniel Witwicky]]) (2014-[[November 29|11-29]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-22 [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#MP22|Ultra Magnus]] (2014-[[December 27|12-27]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2015'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-23 [[Exhaust#Masterpiece|Exhaust]] ([[2015]]-[[March 21|03-21]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-24 [[Star Saber (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Star Saber]] (2015-03-21)}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-25 [[Tracks (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Tracks]] (2015-[[November 7|11-07]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-26 [[Road Rage (G1)#Masterpiece|Road Rage]] (2015-[[December 26|12-26]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2016'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-27 [[Ironhide (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Ironhide]] ([[2016]]-[[January 30|01-30]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-28 [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#MP28|Hot Rodimus]] (2016-[[February 27|02-27]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-29 [[Shockwave (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Destron Laserwave]] (2016-[[March 26|03-26]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-30 [[Ratchet (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Ratchet]] (2016-[[April 23|04-23]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-31 [[Delta Magnus#Masterpiece|Delta Magnus]] (2016-[[August 27|08-27]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-14+ [[Red Alert (G1)/toys#MP14Plus|Alert Anime Color Edition]] (2016-[[September 24|09-24]])}}
{{Bp-m1|MP-32 [[Optimus Primal (BW)/toys#Masterpiece|Convoy (Beast Wars)]] (2016-[[October 29|10-29]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-33 [[Inferno (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Inferno]] (2016-[[November 26|11-26]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=3|
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2017'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-m1|MP-34 [[Cheetor (BW)/toys#Masterpiece|Cheetus (Beast Wars)]] ([[2017]]-[[February 25|02-25]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-35 [[Grapple (G1)#Masterpiece|Grapple]] (2017-02-25)}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-36 [[Megatron (G1)/toys#MP36|Megatron]] (2017-[[April 1|04-01]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-37 [[Artfire#Masterpiece|Artfire]] (2017-[[May 27|05-27]])}}
{{Bp-m1|MP-38 [[Optimus Primal (BW)/toys#MP38|Convoy (Beast Wars) Legendary Leader Ver.]] (2017-[[June 24|06-24]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-12+ [[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#MP12Plus|Lambor Anime Color Edition]] (2017-[[November 25|11-25]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-39 [[Sunstreaker (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Sunstreaker]] (2017-[[December 22|12-22]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2018'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-40 [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#MP40|Targetmaster Hot Rodimus]] ([[2018]]-[[February 24|02-24]])}}
{{Bp-m1|MP-41 [[Dinobot (BW)/toys#Masterpiece|Dinobot (Beast Wars)]] (2018-[[July 28|07-28]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-17+ [[Prowl (G1)/toys#MP17Plus|Prowl]] (2018-[[September 29|09-29]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-42 [[Cordon#Masterpiece|Cordon]] (2018-[[October 27|10-27]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-29+ [[Shockwave (G1)/toys#MP29Plus|Destron Laserwave]] (2018-[[November 24|11-24]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-36+ [[Megatron (G1)/toys#MP36Plus|Megatron]] (2018-[[December 29|12-29]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2019'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-p1|MP-43 [[Megatron (BW)/toys#Masterpiece|Megatron (Beast Wars)]] ([[2019]]-[[March 30|03-30]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-20+ [[Wheeljack (G1)/toys#MP20Plus|Wheeljack]] ([[2019]]-03)}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-18+ [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#MP18Plus|Streak]] (2019-[[July 27|07-27]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-44 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP44|Convoy Ver.3.0]] (2019-[[August 31|08-31]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-45 [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#MP45|Bumble (Ver. 2.0)]] (2019-[[November 23|11-23]])}}
{{Bp-p1|MP-46 [[Blackarachnia (BW)/toys#Masterpiece|Blackwidow (Beast Wars)]] (2019-[[November 23|11-23]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-47 [[Hound (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Hound]] (2019-[[December 26|12-26]])}}

</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2020'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-19+ [[Smokescreen (G1)/toys#MP19Plus|Smokescreen]] ([[2020]]-[[January 27|01-27]])}}
{{Bp-m1|MP-48 [[Lio Convoy#Masterpiece|Lio Convoy (Beast Wars)]] ([[2020]]-[[February 29|02-29]])}}
{{Bp-m1|MP-38+ [[Optimus Primal (BW)/toys#MP38Plus|Burning Convoy (Beast Wars)]] (2020-[[March 25|03-25]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-49 [[Nemesis Prime (G1)#MP49|Black Convoy]] (2020-[[July 25|07-25]])}}
{{Bp-m1|MP-50 [[Tigatron#Masterpiece|Tigatron (Beast Wars)]] (2020-[[September 26|09-26]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-39+ [[Spin-Out (G1)#Masterpiece|Spinout]] (2020-[[November 28|11-28]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-51 [[Arcee (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Arcee]] (2020-[[December 29|12-29]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=3|
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2021'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-52 [[Starscream (G1)/toys#MP52|Starscream]] ([[2021]]-[[June 26|06-20]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-52+ [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#MP52|Thundercracker]] ([[2021]]-09-27)}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-53 [[Skids (G1)#Masterpiece|Skids]] (2021-[[November 20|11-20]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-54 [[Reboost#Masterpiece|Reboost]] (2021-[[November 20|11-20]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-52+SW [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#MP52|Skywarp]] (2021-[[December 25|12-25]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2022'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-55 [[Nightbird (G1)#Masterpiece|Nightbird Shadow]] ([[2022]]-[[February 28|02-28]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-53+ [[Crosscut (G1)#Masterpiece|Senatorcrosscut]] ([[2022]]-[[March 26|03-26]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-56 [[Trailbreaker (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Trailbreaker]] ([[2022]]-[[December 29|12-29]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2023'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-m1|MP-48+ [[Dark Amber Leo Prime#Toys|Dark Amber Leo Prime]] ([[2023]]-[[January 28|01-28]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-57 [[Jetfire (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Skyfire]] ([[2023]]-[[January 31|01-31]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-53+B [[Burn Out (Diaclone)#Masterpiece|Dia Burnout]] ([[2023]]-[[March 25|03-25]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2024'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-58 Hoist}}
</ul>
|}

=====Amazon Japan exclusive accessories=====
Between MP-12 and MP-21, several figures, when ordered from [[Amazon (website)|Amazon Japan]], came with a separately-bagged exclusive accessory for the figure.
[[File:MP-13 Lambor full color.jpg|thumb|upright=1.0|right|MP-12 Lambor with Amazon Japan exclusive piledrivers]]
{|class="wikitable" border="5" style="width:70%"
|-
! scope="col" width="32%" | '''Figure'''
! scope="col" width="30%" | '''Accessory'''
|-
|MP-12 Lambor
|Two pile drivers
|-
|MP-13 Soundwave
|Two additional [[Energon cube]]s
|-
|MP-17 Prowl
|Missile launcher
|-
|MP-18 Streak
|Missile launcher
|-
|MP-20 Wheeljack
|[[Hypno-chip]] disruptor
|-
|MP-21 Bumble
|"Battle face"
|-
|}
{{--}}

=====Special editions=====
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2004'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-1 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#goldmp|Convoy]] ([[Lucky Draw figure]], [[2004]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2009'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-01B [[Eldedroid#Masterpiece|Convoy Black Ver.]] ([[2009]]-[[November 21|11-21]]/2010-01)}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-8X [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#MP8X|King Grimlock]] (2009–12))}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2010'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-3G [[Starscream (G1)/toys#MP3G|Starscream Ghost Ver.]] ([[2010]]-06)}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-4S [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP4S|Convoy Sleep Mode]] (2010-06)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2011'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-1L [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP1L|Convoy Last Production]] ([[2011]]-[[March 26|03-26]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-09B [[Black Rodimus Convoy#Masterpiece|Black Rodimus Convoy]] (2011-[[November 28|11-28]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=4|[[File:MP14C-Clampdown.jpg|thumb|upright=1.33|MP-14C Clampdown]][[File:MP-25L-Loud-Pedal.jpg|thumb|upright=1.33|MP-25L Loudpedal]][[File:MP-10ASL.jpg|thumb|upright=1.33|MP-10ASL Convoy (atmos safari LEBRON Ver.)]]
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2012'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-11S [[Sunstorm (G1)#Masterpiece|Sunstorm]] ([[2012]]-[[August 25|08-25]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2013'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-10B [[Nemesis Prime (G1)#Masterpiece|Black Convoy]] ([[2013]]-[[March 30|03-30]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-12T [[Tigertrack#Masterpiece|Tigertrack]] (2013-07)}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-11A [[Acid Storm (G1)#Masterpiece|Acid Storm]] (2013-[[October 3|10-03]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2014'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-12G [[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#MP12G|Lambor G-2 Ver.]] ([[2014]]-[[February 22|02-22]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-13B [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#MP13B|Soundblaster]] (with [[Ratbat (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Ratbat]]) (2014-[[March 23|03-23]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-18S [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#MP18S|Silverstreak]] (2014-[[June 14|06-14]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-10A [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP10A|Convoy (BAPE ver.)]] (2014-[[August 19|07-19]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-12 [[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#TFExpo14MP12|Lambor]] (TFExpo 2014 exclusive) (2012-[[August 9|08-09]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-10 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#eva|Convoy Mode "Eva"]] (2014-[[November 28|11-28]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-5G [[Megatron (G1)/toys#MP5G|Megatron Gold Ver.]] (2014-12)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2015'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-11SW [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#MP11SW|Skywarp]] ([[2015]]-[[January 5|01-05]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-21G [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#MP21G|Bumble G-2 Ver.]] (2015-[[July 25|07-25]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-18B [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#MP18B|Bluestreak]] (2015-[[August 29|08-29]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-11T [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#MP11T|Thundercracker]] (2015-11)}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-10R [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP10R|Convoy (BAPE REDCAMO ver.)]] (2015-11)}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-21R [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#MP21R|Bumble Red Body]] (2015-[[December 26|12-26]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-14C [[Clampdown (G1)#Masterpiece|Clampdown]] (2015-12-26)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=3|
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2016'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-11NR [[Ramjet (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Ramjet]] ([[2016]]-[[March 19|03-19]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-25L [[Loudpedal#Masterpiece|Loudpedal]] (2016-[[June 11|06-11]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-11NT [[Thrust (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Thrust]] (2016-[[October 29|10-29]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2017'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-10K [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP10K|Convoy (BAPE BLACKCAMO ver.)]] (2017-01)}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-11ND [[Dirge (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Dirge]] ([[2017]]-[[June 28|06-28]])}}
{{Bp-a1d1|MP-15/16E [[Stripes#Masterpiece|Stripes]], [[Nightstalker (G1)#Masterpiece|Nightstalker]], [[Wingthing (G1)#Masterpiece|Wingthing]] & [[Enemy (G1)#Masterpiece|Enemy]] (2017-[[December 23|12-23]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2018'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-711 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP711|Convoy (7-Eleven ver.)]] ([[2018]]-[[February 28|02-28]])}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Golden Lagoon|Golden Lagoon Convoy]] (2018-[[July 29|07-29]])}}
{{Bp-p1|MP-34S [[Shadow Panther#Masterpiece|Shadow Panther (Beast Wars)]] (2018-[[August 25|08-25]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2019'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-10ASL [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP10ASL|Convoy (atmos safari LEBRON Ver.)]] (2019-[[March 15|03-15]])}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=3|
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2020'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-10DC [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP10DC|Convoy (atmos safari DUCKCAMO Ver.)]] (2020-[[March 26|03-26]])}}
|}




{{--}}

====''Masterpiece Movie Series''====
[[File:TF-Movie-Masterpiece-Series-Logo.png|center|400px]]
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2010'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MPM-1 [[Starscream (Movie)/toys#Masterpiece|Starscream]] (''Transformers'', 2010-[[October 30|10-30]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MPM-2 [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#Masterpiece|Bumblebee]] (''Revenge of the Fallen'', 2010-[[December 25|12-25]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2017'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MPM-3 [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#MPM3|Bumblebee]] (''Transformers'', 2017-[[July 29|07-29]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MPM-4 [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Masterpiece|Optimus Prime]] (''Transformers'', 2017-[[September 30|09-30]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2018'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MPM-5 [[Barricade (Movie)/toys#Masterpiece|Barricade]] (''Transformers'', 2018-[[April 21|04-21]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MPM-7 [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#MPM7|Bumblebee]] (''Bumblebee'', 2018-[[October 27|10-27]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MPM-6 [[Ironhide (Movie)/toys#Masterpiece|Ironhide]] (''Transformers'', 2018-[[December 15|12-15]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2019'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MPM-8 [[Megatron (Movie)/toys#Masterpiece|Megatron]] (''Transformers'', 2019-[[August 31|08-31]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MPM-9 [[Jazz (Movie)#Masterpiece|Autobot Jazz]] (''Transformers'', 2019-[[November 2|11-02]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=3|[[File:Masterpiece Movie Bumblebee.jpg|thumb|upright=1.33|MPM-2 Bumblebee]][[File:MPM-12N-Nemesis-Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.33|MPM-12N Nemesis Prime]]
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2020'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MPM-10 [[Starscream (Movie)/toys#MPM10|Starscream]] (''Transformers'', 2020-[[October 31|10-31]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MPM-11 [[Ratchet (Movie)/toys#MPM11|Ratchet]] (''Transformers'', 2020-[[December 26|12-26]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2021'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MPM-12 [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#MasterpieceMPM12|Optimus Prime]] (''Bumblebee'', [[2021]]-[[Calendar|08]])}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2022'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MPM-13 [[Blackout (Movie)#MPM13|Decepticon Blackout]] & [[Scorponok (Movie)#MPM13|Scorponok]] (''Transformers'', [[2022]])}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2023'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MPM-10R [[Starscream (Movie)/toys#MPM10R|Starscream (Revenge of the Fallen Ver.)]] (''Revenge of the Fallen'', [[2023]]-[[February|02]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MPM-12N [[Nemesis Prime (AOE)#Masterpiece|Nemesis Prime]] (''Bumblebee'', 2023-[[March|03]])}}
|}

{{--}}

====''Masterpiece G Series''====
[[File:Mpg-logo.png|center|400px]]
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2022'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MPG-01 [[Shouki#Masterpiece G Series|Trainbot Shouki]] ([[2022]]-[[June 25|06-25]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MPG-02 [[Getsuei#Masterpiece G Series|Trainbot Getsuei]] (2022-[[September 24|09-24]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2023'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MPG-03 [[Yukikaze (G1)#Masterpiece G Series|Trainbot Yukikaze]] ([[2023]]-[[February 25|02-25]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MPG-04 [[Suiken#Masterpiece G Series|Trainbot Suiken]] ([[2023]]-[[June 24|06-24]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MPG-05 [[Seizan#Masterpiece G Series|Trainbot Seizan]] ([[2023]]-[[September 30|09-30]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2024'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MPG-06 [[Kaen#Masterpiece G Series|Trainbot Kaen]]}}
</ul>
|[[File:TF-Masterpiece-MPG-02-Trainbot-Getsuei.jpg|thumb|250px|MPG-02 Trainbot Getsuei]]
|}
{{comingsoontoy|MPG-04, MPG-05, MPG-06}}

===Hasbro===
Due to the brand unification, nearly all Hasbro ''Masterpiece'' releases after ''Generations'' MP-10 Optimus Prime are imports of TakaraTomy toys above with new slip-covers. ''Masterpiece Movie Series'' releases after MPM-4 Optimus Prime, meanwhile, are the same toys in both Hasbro and TakaraTomy markets, with the former often releasing toys as store-exclusives.
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2003'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|20th Anniversary [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Optimus Prime]] (2003/2004)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2006'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|20th Anniversary DVD Edition [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#20thDVD|Optimus Prime]] ([[Transformers: Classics|''Classics'']], 2006)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2007'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|Masterpiece [[Starscream (G1)/toys#MasterpieceUS|Starscream]] (''Classics'', 2007)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2009'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|Masterpiece [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#Universe (2008)|Skywarp]] ([[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|''Universe'']], 2009)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=4|[[File:TRU-Masterpiece-Sunstorm.jpg|upright=1.33|thumb|MP-05 Sunstorm]][[File:MP-YOTGSoundwave.jpg|upright=1.33|thumb|Year Of The Goat Soundwave]]
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2010'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|Masterpiece [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#MPHasbro|Grimlock]] ([[Transformers (2010 toyline)|''Transformers'']], 2010)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2011'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|Masterpiece [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#HasbroMasterpiece|Rodimus Prime]] (''Transformers'', 2011)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2012'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|Masterpiece [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#mp10hasbro|Optimus Prime]] (''Transformers'', 2012)}}
{{Bp-d1|Masterpiece [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Transformers (2010)|Thundercracker]] (''Transformers'', 2012)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2013'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-01 [[Acid Storm (G1)#Masterpiece|Acid Storm]] (2013)}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-02 [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#HasbroMasterpiece|Soundwave]] (''Generations'', 2013)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=3|
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2014'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|Year of the Horse [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#YearOfTheHorseOP|Optimus Prime]] (''[[Transformers: Platinum Edition|Platinum Edition]]'', 2014)}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-03 [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#2014MP|Grimlock]] (2014)}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-04 [[Prowl (G1)/toys#HasbroMP|Prowl]] (2014)}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-05 [[Sunstorm (G1)#HasbroMP|Sunstorm]] (2014)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2015'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|Year Of The Goat [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#SoundwaveMasterpieceYOTG|Soundwave]] (''Generations'', 2015)}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-06 [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Bluestreak]] (''Generations'', 2015)}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-07 [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Masterpiece 2|Starscream]] (''Generations'', 2015)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2016'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-08 [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#HasbroMP|Bumblebee]] & [[Exosuit]] [[Spike Witwicky (G1)#HasbroMP|Spike Witwicky]] (''Generations'', 2016)}}
{{Bp-sa| [[Optimus Prime (SG)#Masterpiece|Shattered Glass Optimus Prime]] (''Generations'', 2016)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2017'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-10 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#Masterpiece|Optimus Prime]] (''Generations'', 2017)}}
{{Bp-a1|MPM-3 [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#MPM3|Bumblebee]] (2017)}}
{{Bp-a1|MPM-4 [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Masterpiece|Optimus Prime]] (2017)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=3|
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2019'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-10G [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#CollabGB|Optimus Prime Ecto-35 Edition]] (''[[Transformers Collaborative|Collaborative]]'', 2019)}}
|}
{{--}}

==Design==
The ''Masterpiece'' line has had a number of designers.

Since MP-25, each ''Masterpiece'' figure has been designed as a team effort, led by [[Hironori Kobayashi]], and any names given are within the scope of the larger team.

===Standard Takara Versions===
{|
|''Mold''||''Designer''||''Notes''
|-
|MP‑1, MP‑2
|[[Hironori Kobayashi]]
|-
|MP‑3, MP‑6, MP‑7
|Hironori Kobayashi (initial design) & [[Shōji Kawamori]] (final version)
|-
|MP‑4 trailer
|[[Hisashi Yuki]]
|Designed in ''one night''!<ref name="mp4trailer">[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/transformers-masterpiece-47/takaratomy-staff-interview-hisashi-yuki-on-masterpiece-180888/ TakaraTomy Staff Interview - Hisashi Yuki on Masterpiece]: Even more horrifying was the plan of reissuing MP-1 to go with Megatron - simply reissuing him wasn't considered to be appealing enough and it was decided to give him a trailer...I was told to come up with a proto (of the trailer) by the end of May, and I designed it in one night. [...] I couldn't shirk my task as the release date had already been set by backward calculation. I really did the best I could though there just wasn't enough time.</ref>
|-
|MP‑5
|Hisashi Yuki
|Designed in twelve days<ref name="mpmegsdev">[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/transformers-masterpiece-47/takaratomy-staff-interview-hisashi-yuki-on-masterpiece-180888/ TakaraTomy Staff Interview - Hisashi Yuki on Masterpiece]: - I hear the first Masterpiece figure you created was MP‑5 Megatron and you hold the fastest development record with it.
[Yuki]: That is right. (*laughs) I was not assigned to be in charge of it initially, but due to the circumstance within the company I was unexpectedly handed down the project. The schedule came with it and I was stunned when I realised that I was only given 12 days, about 2 weeks...To make it worse, at the time of my receiving the task, even the product size wasn't decided. (*tears)</ref>
|-
|MP‑8, MP‑9
|Hironori Kobayashi
|-
|MP‑10
|[[Shogo Hasui]]<ref name="mp10dev">[http://news.tfw2005.com/2014/08/03/takaratomy-staff-interview-shogo-hasui-on-masterpiece-180877/ TakaraTomy Staff Interview – Shogo Hasui on Masterpiece]: - Tell us about the time when you began working on the MP series. [Shogo]: MP-10 Convoy was the first Masterpiece I was involved in developing.
When the project was conceived I was mainly working on the products for the overseas Hasbro market, but was given a chance to develop a Masterpiece for the domestic market irregularly.</ref>
|
|-
|MP‑11
|Hironori Kobayashi & Shogo Hasui
|-
|MP‑12 to MP‑21, MP‑23
|Shogo Hasui
|-
|MP‑22
|Shogo Hasui (initial design) & Hironori Kobayashi (final version)
|Kobayashi took over the design to enable the carrier to carry four car MPs<ref name="mpmagnusdev">[http://news.tfw2005.com/2014/08/03/takaratomy-staff-interview-shogo-hasui-on-masterpiece-180877 TakaraTomy Staff Interview – Shogo Hasui on Masterpiece]: - [Shogo] Ultra Magnus, who was selected to be MP-22, was a character I was dreaming of making into a product since the time of MP-10 development. I was happy to be finally able to work on him. As there had already been several real car MP figures and Ultra Magnus is a car carrier that can carry them, I considered Magnus as a certain milestone in the new MP series. I wanted the car carrier to have a capacity of at least 4 real car MPs while in robot mode his height needed to be as close as seen in the cartoon. The transformation process was expected to require lots of folding of the parts to achieve it, and solving that problem became a very important task. Upon agreeing on that point, Kobayashi took over to work on the transformation mechanism and (Ultra Magnus is) finished as he is now.</ref>
|-
|MP‑24
|Hisashi Yuki
|Hisashi took on MP-24 in order for the other ''Masterpiece'' figures to be released on schedule<ref name="mpstarsaberdev">[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/transformers-masterpiece-47/takaratomy-staff-interview-hisashi-yuki-on-masterpiece-180888/ TakaraTomy Staff Interview - Hisashi Yuki on Masterpiece]: - So the idea was to ask the fans directly what they want first, then realise it as a product. [Yuki]: Yes. It turned out Star Saber was the winner. Hasui, the main series designer, was going to be in charge of the 30th anniversary MP originally. But he was fully occupied with Bumble and Wheeljack, and since Star Saber was a character I was attached to personally, I stood for the job eagerly.</ref>
|-
|MP‑25, MP‑26
|Hironori Kobayashi<ref name="mptracksdev">[http://news.tfw2005.com/2015/07/12/sdcc-2015-the-shogo-hasui-report-296954/ SDCC 2015: The Shogo Hasui Report]: - "I did ask about Tracks and he said he did not design him but he did say (I BELIEVE Kobayashi…again hard to understand) and slowly said Lead Designer. He also said that the same designer did Ironhide and he began to say another name (Ratchet) but stopped himself." A subsequent interview in ''[[Transformers Generations 2015]]'' named Kobayashi as the designer of Ironhide, confirming him as the designer in question.</ref>
|
|-
|MP‑27, MP‑30
|Hironori Kobayashi
|As stated in the ''[[Transformers Generations 2015]]'' book
|-
|MP‑28
|Vehicle styling by [[Yūya Ōnishi]], main developer [[Tomoya Miyake]], edits by Hironori Kobayashi
|As stated in the ''Transformers Generations 2015'' book
|-
|MP‑29
|Hironori Kobayashi
|As stated in the ''Transformers Generations 2015'' book
|-
|MP‑36
|Embellishments and refinements by [[Yuki Ohshima]]
|As stated in the ''[[Transformers Generations 2017]]'' book<ref>[http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/threads/generations-2017-book-mp-36-megatron-article-translated.1096818 Generations 2017 MP-36 translated article]</ref>
|-
|MP-53, MP-54
|Yūya Ōnishi, [[Kōjin Ōno]]
|Ōno returning to his own [[Diaclone]] work as well as his own car
|-
|MP-56
|Kōjin Ōno
|As stated in the ''[[Transformers Generations 2022]]'' book
|-
|MP-57
|Kōjin Ōno, concept art by Yuki Ohshima
|As stated in the ''Transformers Generations 2022'' book
|}

===''Masterpiece Movie Series''===
{|
|'|''Mold''||''Designer''
|-
|MPM-1||Shogo Hasui
|-
|MPM-2||Shogo Hasui
|-
|MPM-13||[[Sam Smith]], [[Tomoki Tatsumi]]<ref>[https://www.instagram.com/p/CdG8p0UDrac/ Sam Smith on Instagram]</ref>
|}

===''Masterpiece G Series''===
{|
|''Mold''||''Designer''||''Notes''
|-
|MPG-01
|Kōjin Ōno, [[Dai Ono]], concept art by Yuki Ohshima
|As stated in the ''[[Transformers Generations 2021]]'' book
|-
|MPG-02
|Kōjin Ōno, Yuki Ohshima
|As stated in the ''Transformers Generations 2022'' book
|-
|MPG-03
|Kōjin Ōno, Yuki Ohshima
|As stated in the ''Transformers Generations 2022'' book
|}

{{toystub|Cross-reference with [[:Category:Masterpiece designers]]}}

==Awards==
* The ''Masterpiece'' line as a whole won the [http://www.takaratomy.co.jp/product_release/pdf/p161028.pdf 2016 Long Life Design award] (PDF link) presented by the [https://www.g-mark.org/about/ Good Design Awards].
* [[Shouki#Masterpiece|MPG-01 ''Masterpiece'' Shouki]] recieved an Excellence Award in the "High Target" (read: collector) Toy category at the 2022 Japan Toy Awards.<ref>[https://www.toys.or.jp/toyshow/awards.html The 2022 Japan Toy Awards] at the Tokyo Toy Show website.</ref>

==Notes==
* Like with previous lines, the official Hasbro-initiated imports of ''Masterpiece'' figures were also assigned code names. For the 2021 releases, the "theme" for those code names was "snacks":
{{collist|3|
:::*Arcee: "Airheads"
:::*Black Convoy: "Cavaliers"
:::*Spinout: "Snickers"
:::*Tigatron: "Twizzlers"
}}
:For the 2022 releases, it was "deserts":
{{collist|3|
:::*Skywarp: "Sahara"
:::*Autobot Skids: "Kalahari"
:::*Reboost : "Sonoran"
}}
*The Hasbro Pulse listing of the [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Anti-Gravity Pedestal Tenseg Base|Anti-Gravity Pedestal Tenseg Base Optimus Prime set]] comes sheathed in a Masterpiece branded sleeve for the box, but the page does not list it for very obvious reasons. (Its code name was "Colorado", for those wondering.)

==References==
{{reflist|2}}

==External links==
* [http://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/products/tf_mp TakaraTomy ''Masterpiece'' website]
* [https://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/products/tf_mpm ''Masterpiece Movie Series'' website]
* [https://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/tf_mpg/ ''Masterpiece G Series'' website]
* [https://hasbropulse.com/collections/transformers?refinementList%5Bnamed_tags.Series%5D%5B0%5D=Transformers%20Masterpiece ''Masterpiece''] at [[Hasbro Pulse]]
* [https://www.actionfigure411.com/transformers/ Transformers Masterpiece Visual and Price Guides]

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The Transformers: Masterpiece

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'''''The Transformers: Masterpiece''''' (トランスフォーマーマスターピース, ''Toransufōmā Masutāpīsu'', also '''''The Transformers: Master Piece''''')<ref>MP-01 Convoy's box featured an early English logo that put a space in between "master" and "piece". From MP-2 Ultra Magnus-onwards, the logo was changed to "Masterpiece" with no space.</ref> is a toyline of collector-focused toys that are primarily based upon characters from the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|original ''The Transformers'' cartoon]], but manufactured with today's advanced engineering techniques. As a line aimed towards collectors, ''Masterpiece'' Transformers tend to be very expensive, with larger and more complex [[Transformation (toys)|conversion]] schemes to achieve closer accuracy and greater articulation than toys aimed at children.

Though the ''Masterpiece'' line is largely developed by [[TakaraTomy|Takara/TakaraTomy]] with the [[Japan]]ese market in mind, the line is also distributed by [[Hasbro]] in Asian markets outside Japan, and in [[Australia]] as [[Target]] and [[Toys"R"Us]] [[exclusive]]s. Hasbro has also [[redeco]]ed/[[retool]]ed molds from this line for release in their own markets under various toy lines, and almost always as store exclusives. These Hasbro versions originally saw release as [[Walmart]] exclusives until 2009, when they were succeeded by Toys"R"Us. From 2013 onwards, Hasbro released its versions as a single cohesive line (instead of as part of other, contemporary lines), with a numbering system similar to the one used by TakaraTomy. However, by 2015, the figures were again [[co-branding|co-branded]] as part of the ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' line, while still continuing their numbering system. Beginning with TakaraTomy's MP-43 (as well as the MP-17+, MP-18+ and MP-20+ versions released around the same time), Hasbro officially distributed all-new figures as imports available from various online retailers and specialty stores. The Hasbro versions differ ever-so-slightly from the Japanese-distributed TakaraTomy versions by the addition of a [[tampograph]]ed Hasbro product code number on the figure itself, and the use of an additional black outer sleeve for the packaging that prominently features the [[List of Japanese ID numbers|Japanese ID number]], but not any actual ''name'' for the figure.
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==Scale and rate of releases==
The ''Masterpiece'' line started at a slow pace in 2003, with new molds being released every two years or so, and with redecos/retools being released in-between. The figures that were released back then were exclusive of the larger main characters, and [[scale]] wasn't very consistent due to price constraints and their large size, with the results being that figures of certain huge characters (such as Grimlock) were too short compared to other characters they were meant to tower over (such as Convoy).

With the release of a new tooling of Convoy in 2011, the line was rebooted, featuring a smaller, more consistent scale based on MP-09 Rodimus Convoy, and a ''significant'' increase in releases per year. Rather notably, ''Masterpieces'' of the smaller characters were introduced.

Starting in 2016, ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (franchise)|Beast Wars]]'' characters were added to the line, and the series began a shift towards even more extreme cartoon-accuracy.

2021 saw the beginning of a swing in the other direction towards an [[Transformers: Alternators|''Alternators'']]-style focus on licensed vehicle mode accuracy and, subsequently, vehicle mode scale, beginning with simultaneous release of MP-53 Skids and MP-54 Reboost, marketed almost entirely on the back of their popular Honda City vehicle mode.

In 2022 the trend kicked into high gear as TakaraTomy launched the ''G Series'' combiner subline with the [[Trainbot]]s, an obscure subgroup within the context of the ''Transformers'' brand, in a big swing for Japan's massive model train market. The figures are made to the model train "HO [[scale]],"<ref>[https://news.tfw2005.com/2021/10/28/figure-king-285-interview-with-mpg-01-raiden-development-team-english-translation-443964 Figure King 285: Interview With MPG-01 Raiden Development Team – English Translation] on TFW2005</ref> which—whether or not intentional—also makes their [[robot mode]]s fit the same cartoon-based scale as the current mainline ''Masterpiece'' Transformers, having the individual components stand ''slightly'' taller than the standard [[Autobot Cars]].

Back on the cartoon-based side of things, 2022 also saw the announcement of MP-57 Skyfire, who, in a truly awe-inspiring display of [[Size changing|mass shifting]] reproduction, features a series of Autobot miniatures for vehicle mode to accommodate his use as a transport in the cartoon.

==Sublines==
In addition to the main ''Masterpiece'' line, there are four sublines based on both other franchises and other portions of the ''Transformers'' franchise:

===''Transformers'' sublines===
* The '''''[[#Masterpiece Movie Series|Transformers: Masterpiece Movie Series]]''''' (トランスフォーマーマスターピースムービーシリーズ ''Toransufōmā Masutāpīsu Mūbī Shirīzu'') line, based on the [[live-action film series]], with toys designated MPM-##; this line originally consisted of detailed redecoes of [[Size class|Leader-sized]] toys from [[Transformers (2010 toyline)|the 2010 ''Transformers'' toyline]] and was canceled after only two releases. It was later revived in [[2017]] for the 10th Anniversary of the [[Transformers (film)|first movie]], this time featuring all-new molds. The revived line was released in conjunction with Hasbro, with the toys [[co-branding|co-branded]] "Hasbro" and "TakaraTomy" on their packaging.
* The '''''[[#Masterpiece G Series|Transformers: Masterpiece G Series]]''''' (トランスフォーマーマスターピースGシリーズ ''Toransufōmā Masutāpīsu G Shirīzu'') line, with toys designated as MPG-##, which for now, only consists of ''[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (franchise)#Transformers: The Headmasters|The Headmasters]]'' [[Trainbot]]s that combine to form [[Raiden#Masterpiece G Series|the first official ''Masterpiece''-scale]] [[combiner]]. The figures feature a ''heavy'' emphasis on vehicle mode accuracy, being produced in collaboration with [[TOMIX]], the {{w|Rail transport modelling|train department}} of TakaraTomy's {{w|scale model}} oriented subsidiary [[Tomytec]], and licensed by a bevy of railway manufacturers. Accordingly, the figures are fully functional model trains at the HO scale,<ref>[https://www.soundwavesoblivion.com/techspecs/interviewkojinono2.html Figure King 285: Interview With MPG-01 Raiden Development Team – English Translation] at Soundwaves Oblivion</ref> which also puts them at the right [[scale]] for robot mode in terms of [[Show-accuracy|cartoon-accuracy]]. The "G" stands for "GATTAI" (合体), "GIANT" (巨大化), and "GREAT" (グレート), "gattai" meaning "combine" in Japanese.<ref>[https://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/products/tf_mpg ''G Series'' hub on the TakaraTomy website]</ref>

===Other ''Masterpiece'' sublines===
* The '''''[[Brave (franchise)|Masterpiece Brave Series]]''''' (マスターピース勇者シリーズ ''Masutāpīsu Yūsha Shirīzu'') line, with toys designated as MP-B##, which was cancelled after only two releases.
* The '''''[[Zoids|Zoids Masterpiece]]''''' (ゾイドマスターピース ''Zoido Masutāpīsu'') line, with toys designated as MPZ-##.

For obvious reasons, neither the ''Brave Series'' nor ''Zoids'' ''Masterpiece'' lines are covered on this wiki.

==Fiction==
'''''The Transformers: Masterpiece''''' toyline has received some light fictional support throughout its extensive run, thus far largely within the [[Japanese Generation 1 cartoon continuity]].

===Comics===
[[File:MP1BCybertronCommanderCover01.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1]]
''Masterpiece'' received [[e-HOBBY]] comics between [[2010]]-[[2011]] to provide fictional justification for their various exclusive redecoes, as well as a smattering of higher concept comics told sporadically through the ''[[Transformers Generations (series)|Transformers Generations]]'' book series beginning in [[2014]] and continuing to this day.
====e-HOBBY ====
*"[[MP-1B Cybertron Commander / Convoy Black Ver.]]"
*"[[MP-3G Destron Air Commander / Starscream Ghost Ver.]]"
*"[[Destron Doppelgänger Black Rodimus Convoy]]"

====''Generations'' book series====
*"[[Controverse]]"
*"[[Reborn]]"
{{chapters|title="Wars" series (''Masterpiece'')
|prev=Transformers: Generations (Japan)#Fiction
|next=
|content=
*"[[Rodimus Wars]]"
<div class="list-header">''Train Wars''</div>
*"[[The Train Wars: The Origin]]"
}}
Perhaps most notably, ''Masterpiece'' inherited [[Yuki Ohshima]]'s series of comics colloquially known as the "Wars" series from TakaraTomy's short-lived [[2012]] [[Transformers: Generations (Japan)|''Generations'']] toyline (not to be confused with the [[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|modern super-brand]]) beginning in [[2015]] with "[[Rodimus Wars]]," a ''[[The Transformers: The Movie|Transformers: The Movie]]'' prequel advertising the then-upcoming MP-28 [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#MP28|Hot Rodimus]] and MP-29 [[Shockwave (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Laserwave]]. As of this writing, the series is concerned with an ongoing distant prequel to the primary arc of the series' ''Generations'' incarnation, "[[Train Wars]]," to advertise the ''Masterpiece G Series'' [[Trainbot#Masterpiece G Series|Trainbot]]s.

====IDW Publishing====
''Masterpiece'' briefly rode the coattails of Hasbro's [[Transformers Collaborative|''Collaborative'']] crossover brand into mass market comic books in [[2019]] with MP-10G [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#CollabGB|Optimus Prime Ecto-35 Edition]]'s prominent appearance in the ''[[Transformers/Ghostbusters]]'' comic, albeit very much playing second fiddle to ''Collaborative''{{'}}s original character for the ''Ghostbusters x Transformers'' subline, [[Ectotron]].
{{--}}

===Prose===
[[File:Transformers Mode Eva ch 1.jpg|thumb|upright=1.6]]
====Pack-in plotlines====
Beginning around [[2015]] with the [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#MP18B|blue variant]] of ''Masterpiece'' [[Bluestreak (G1)|Bluestreak]], TakaraTomy began to build out the bios printed in the instructions of its original decoes into full-on recurring prose plotlines penned by all-around brand renaissance man and ''[[The Transformers: Collector's Edition|Collector's Edition]]'' veteran [[Hirofumi Ichikawa]]<ref>{{citesocial|quote=Not all, but yes. I wrote most of Diaclone/Microchange repaints bios, except MP Tigertrack/Clamp Down/Bluestreak/Enemy & other cassettes (though I did original e-Hobby and Encore).|link=https://twitter.com/Hirovmi/status/1604695336206815233?s=20&t=nkk0qz_bmz0rHavlkZQ_RA|site=Twitter|name=Hirofumi Ichikawa|year=2022|month=12|day=18}}</ref> that continue to this day. Known participating releases include:
{{collist|3|
*MP-18B [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#MP18B|Bluestreak]]
*MP-23 [[Exhaust#Masterpiece|Exhaust]]
*MP-25L [[Loudpedal#Masterpiece|Loudpedal]]
*MP-26 [[Road Rage (G1)#Masterpiece|Road Rage]]
*MP-31 [[Delta Magnus#Masterpiece|Delta Magnus]]
*MP-42 [[Cordon (G1)#Masterpiece|Cordon]]
*MP-39+ [[Spin-Out (G1)#Masterpiece|Spinout]]
*MP-54 [[Reboost#Masterpiece|Reboost]]
*MP-53+ [[Crosscut (G1)#Masterpiece|Senatorcrosscut]] {{sic}}
*MP-53+B [[Burn Out (Diaclone)#Masterpiece|Dia Burnout]]
}}

Separate vignettes are occasionally included to supplement the bios:
*"[[Story of Black Convoy]]"
*"[[Noise & Smoke]]"

====''Transformers × Evangelion''====
{{main|Transformers × Evangelion}}
This tiny crossover franchise with the wildly popular ''{{w|Neon Genesis Evangelion}}'' brand received a short blog feature on the TakaraTomy website.

===''End of G1 Universe''===
{{main|The Transformers: End of G1 Universe}}
[[2022]] saw the surprise announcement from TakaraTomy of a devoted webcomic for ''Masterpiece'', named "[[The Transformers: End of G1 Universe|''End of G1 Universe'']]" and published directly on the ''Masterpiece'' website, beginning with MP-48+ [[Dark Amber Leo Prime#Toys|Dark Amber Leo Prime]]. The next installment in brand veteran [[Hayato Sakamoto]]'s series of pack-in comic epics following the finale of the [[Generations Selects Special Comic|comic]] for TakaraTomy's arm of the [[Generations Selects (franchise)|''Generations Selects'']] franchise the previous year, the series sets the ostentatious goal of ''concluding'' the behemoth [[Japanese Generation 1 cartoon continuity]].
{{--}}

==Toys==
===Takara/TakaraTomy===
====Standard ''Masterpiece'' line====
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2003'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-1 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Convoy]] ([[2003]]-[[December 11|12-11]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2005'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-2 [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Ultra Magnus]] ([[2005]]-[[March 24|03-24]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2006'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-3 [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Starscream]] ([[2006]]-[[September 28|09-28]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-4 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP4|Convoy Perfect Edition]] (2006-09-28/[[2009]]-[[October 1|10-01]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2007'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-5 [[Megatron (G1)/toys#MP5|Megatron]] ([[2007]]-[[March 29|03-29]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-6 [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Skywarp]] ([[2007]]-[[September 1|09-01]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=4|[[File:TF-Masterpiece-MP-1-Convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.33|MP-1 Convoy, the OG ''Masterpiece'' figure]][[File:MP24-StarSaber.jpg|thumb|upright=1.33|MP-24 Star Saber]][[File:Masterpiece-MP-43-Megatron-(Beast-Wars).jpg|thumb|upright=1.33|MP-43 Megatron]][[File:TF-Masterpiece-MP-52-Starscream.jpg|thumb|upright=1.33|MP-52 Starscream]]
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2008'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-7 [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Thundercracker]] ([[2008]]-[[November 20|11-20]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2009'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-8 [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Grimlock]] (2009-[[March 26|03-26]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2011'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-9 [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Rodimus Convoy]] ([[2011]]-[[January 29|01-29]]/2011-[[September 24|09-24]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-10 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP10|Convoy]] (2011-09-24)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2012'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-11 [[Starscream (G1)/toys#MP11|Starscream]] ([[2012]]-[[March 31|03-31]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-12 [[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Lambor]] (2012-[[October 27|10-27]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-14 [[Red Alert (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Alert]] (2012-[[December 15|12-15]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=3|
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2013'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-13 [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Soundwave]] (with [[Laserbeak (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Condor]]) ([[2013]]-[[January 26|01-26]]/2013-[[September 28|09-28]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-15 [[Rumble (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Rumble]] & [[Ravage (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Jaguar]] (2013-[[February 23|02-23]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-16 [[Frenzy (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Frenzy]] & [[Buzzsaw (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Buzzsaw]] (2013-[[March 23|03-23]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-17 [[Prowl (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Prowl]] (2013-09-28)}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-18 [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#Masterpiece 2|Streak]] (2013-[[October 26|10-16]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-19 [[Smokescreen (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Smokescreen]] (2013-[[December 14|12-14]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2014'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-20 [[Wheeljack (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Wheeljack]] ([[2014]]-[[September 20|09-20]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-21 [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Masterpiece 2|Bumble]] (with [[Daniel Witwicky (G1)#Masterpiece|Daniel Witwicky]]) (2014-[[November 29|11-29]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-22 [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#MP22|Ultra Magnus]] (2014-[[December 27|12-27]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2015'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-23 [[Exhaust#Masterpiece|Exhaust]] ([[2015]]-[[March 21|03-21]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-24 [[Star Saber (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Star Saber]] (2015-03-21)}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-25 [[Tracks (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Tracks]] (2015-[[November 7|11-07]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-26 [[Road Rage (G1)#Masterpiece|Road Rage]] (2015-[[December 26|12-26]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2016'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-27 [[Ironhide (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Ironhide]] ([[2016]]-[[January 30|01-30]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-28 [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#MP28|Hot Rodimus]] (2016-[[February 27|02-27]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-29 [[Shockwave (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Destron Laserwave]] (2016-[[March 26|03-26]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-30 [[Ratchet (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Ratchet]] (2016-[[April 23|04-23]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-31 [[Delta Magnus#Masterpiece|Delta Magnus]] (2016-[[August 27|08-27]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-14+ [[Red Alert (G1)/toys#MP14Plus|Alert Anime Color Edition]] (2016-[[September 24|09-24]])}}
{{Bp-m1|MP-32 [[Optimus Primal (BW)/toys#Masterpiece|Convoy (Beast Wars)]] (2016-[[October 29|10-29]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-33 [[Inferno (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Inferno]] (2016-[[November 26|11-26]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=3|
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2017'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-m1|MP-34 [[Cheetor (BW)/toys#Masterpiece|Cheetus (Beast Wars)]] ([[2017]]-[[February 25|02-25]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-35 [[Grapple (G1)#Masterpiece|Grapple]] (2017-02-25)}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-36 [[Megatron (G1)/toys#MP36|Megatron]] (2017-[[April 1|04-01]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-37 [[Artfire#Masterpiece|Artfire]] (2017-[[May 27|05-27]])}}
{{Bp-m1|MP-38 [[Optimus Primal (BW)/toys#MP38|Convoy (Beast Wars) Legendary Leader Ver.]] (2017-[[June 24|06-24]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-12+ [[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#MP12Plus|Lambor Anime Color Edition]] (2017-[[November 25|11-25]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-39 [[Sunstreaker (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Sunstreaker]] (2017-[[December 22|12-22]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2018'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-40 [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#MP40|Targetmaster Hot Rodimus]] ([[2018]]-[[February 24|02-24]])}}
{{Bp-m1|MP-41 [[Dinobot (BW)/toys#Masterpiece|Dinobot (Beast Wars)]] (2018-[[July 28|07-28]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-17+ [[Prowl (G1)/toys#MP17Plus|Prowl]] (2018-[[September 29|09-29]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-42 [[Cordon#Masterpiece|Cordon]] (2018-[[October 27|10-27]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-29+ [[Shockwave (G1)/toys#MP29Plus|Destron Laserwave]] (2018-[[November 24|11-24]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-36+ [[Megatron (G1)/toys#MP36Plus|Megatron]] (2018-[[December 29|12-29]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2019'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-p1|MP-43 [[Megatron (BW)/toys#Masterpiece|Megatron (Beast Wars)]] ([[2019]]-[[March 30|03-30]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-20+ [[Wheeljack (G1)/toys#MP20Plus|Wheeljack]] ([[2019]]-03)}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-18+ [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#MP18Plus|Streak]] (2019-[[July 27|07-27]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-44 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP44|Convoy Ver.3.0]] (2019-[[August 31|08-31]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-45 [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#MP45|Bumble (Ver. 2.0)]] (2019-[[November 23|11-23]])}}
{{Bp-p1|MP-46 [[Blackarachnia (BW)/toys#Masterpiece|Blackwidow (Beast Wars)]] (2019-[[November 23|11-23]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-47 [[Hound (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Hound]] (2019-[[December 26|12-26]])}}

</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2020'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-19+ [[Smokescreen (G1)/toys#MP19Plus|Smokescreen]] ([[2020]]-[[January 27|01-27]])}}
{{Bp-m1|MP-48 [[Lio Convoy#Masterpiece|Lio Convoy (Beast Wars)]] ([[2020]]-[[February 29|02-29]])}}
{{Bp-m1|MP-38+ [[Optimus Primal (BW)/toys#MP38Plus|Burning Convoy (Beast Wars)]] (2020-[[March 25|03-25]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-49 [[Nemesis Prime (G1)#MP49|Black Convoy]] (2020-[[July 25|07-25]])}}
{{Bp-m1|MP-50 [[Tigatron#Masterpiece|Tigatron (Beast Wars)]] (2020-[[September 26|09-26]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-39+ [[Spin-Out (G1)#Masterpiece|Spinout]] (2020-[[November 28|11-28]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-51 [[Arcee (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Arcee]] (2020-[[December 29|12-29]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=3|
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2021'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-52 [[Starscream (G1)/toys#MP52|Starscream]] ([[2021]]-[[June 26|06-20]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-52+ [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#MP52|Thundercracker]] ([[2021]]-09-27)}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-53 [[Skids (G1)#Masterpiece|Skids]] (2021-[[November 20|11-20]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-54 [[Reboost#Masterpiece|Reboost]] (2021-[[November 20|11-20]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-52+SW [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#MP52|Skywarp]] (2021-[[December 25|12-25]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2022'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-55 [[Nightbird (G1)#Masterpiece|Nightbird Shadow]] ([[2022]]-[[February 28|02-28]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-53+ [[Crosscut (G1)#Masterpiece|Senatorcrosscut]] ([[2022]]-[[March 26|03-26]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-56 [[Trailbreaker (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Trailbreaker]] ([[2022]]-[[December 29|12-29]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2023'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-m1|MP-48+ [[Dark Amber Leo Prime#Toys|Dark Amber Leo Prime]] ([[2023]]-[[January 28|01-28]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-57 [[Jetfire (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Skyfire]] ([[2023]]-[[January 31|01-31]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-53+B [[Burn Out (Diaclone)#Masterpiece|Dia Burnout]] ([[2023]]-[[March 25|03-25]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2024'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-48 Hoist}}
</ul>
|}

=====Amazon Japan exclusive accessories=====
Between MP-12 and MP-21, several figures, when ordered from [[Amazon (website)|Amazon Japan]], came with a separately-bagged exclusive accessory for the figure.
[[File:MP-13 Lambor full color.jpg|thumb|upright=1.0|right|MP-12 Lambor with Amazon Japan exclusive piledrivers]]
{|class="wikitable" border="5" style="width:70%"
|-
! scope="col" width="32%" | '''Figure'''
! scope="col" width="30%" | '''Accessory'''
|-
|MP-12 Lambor
|Two pile drivers
|-
|MP-13 Soundwave
|Two additional [[Energon cube]]s
|-
|MP-17 Prowl
|Missile launcher
|-
|MP-18 Streak
|Missile launcher
|-
|MP-20 Wheeljack
|[[Hypno-chip]] disruptor
|-
|MP-21 Bumble
|"Battle face"
|-
|}
{{--}}

=====Special editions=====
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2004'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-1 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#goldmp|Convoy]] ([[Lucky Draw figure]], [[2004]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2009'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-01B [[Eldedroid#Masterpiece|Convoy Black Ver.]] ([[2009]]-[[November 21|11-21]]/2010-01)}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-8X [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#MP8X|King Grimlock]] (2009–12))}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2010'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-3G [[Starscream (G1)/toys#MP3G|Starscream Ghost Ver.]] ([[2010]]-06)}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-4S [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP4S|Convoy Sleep Mode]] (2010-06)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2011'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-1L [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP1L|Convoy Last Production]] ([[2011]]-[[March 26|03-26]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-09B [[Black Rodimus Convoy#Masterpiece|Black Rodimus Convoy]] (2011-[[November 28|11-28]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=4|[[File:MP14C-Clampdown.jpg|thumb|upright=1.33|MP-14C Clampdown]][[File:MP-25L-Loud-Pedal.jpg|thumb|upright=1.33|MP-25L Loudpedal]][[File:MP-10ASL.jpg|thumb|upright=1.33|MP-10ASL Convoy (atmos safari LEBRON Ver.)]]
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2012'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-11S [[Sunstorm (G1)#Masterpiece|Sunstorm]] ([[2012]]-[[August 25|08-25]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2013'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-10B [[Nemesis Prime (G1)#Masterpiece|Black Convoy]] ([[2013]]-[[March 30|03-30]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-12T [[Tigertrack#Masterpiece|Tigertrack]] (2013-07)}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-11A [[Acid Storm (G1)#Masterpiece|Acid Storm]] (2013-[[October 3|10-03]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2014'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-12G [[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#MP12G|Lambor G-2 Ver.]] ([[2014]]-[[February 22|02-22]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-13B [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#MP13B|Soundblaster]] (with [[Ratbat (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Ratbat]]) (2014-[[March 23|03-23]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-18S [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#MP18S|Silverstreak]] (2014-[[June 14|06-14]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-10A [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP10A|Convoy (BAPE ver.)]] (2014-[[August 19|07-19]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-12 [[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#TFExpo14MP12|Lambor]] (TFExpo 2014 exclusive) (2012-[[August 9|08-09]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-10 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#eva|Convoy Mode "Eva"]] (2014-[[November 28|11-28]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-5G [[Megatron (G1)/toys#MP5G|Megatron Gold Ver.]] (2014-12)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2015'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-11SW [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#MP11SW|Skywarp]] ([[2015]]-[[January 5|01-05]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-21G [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#MP21G|Bumble G-2 Ver.]] (2015-[[July 25|07-25]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-18B [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#MP18B|Bluestreak]] (2015-[[August 29|08-29]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-11T [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#MP11T|Thundercracker]] (2015-11)}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-10R [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP10R|Convoy (BAPE REDCAMO ver.)]] (2015-11)}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-21R [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#MP21R|Bumble Red Body]] (2015-[[December 26|12-26]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-14C [[Clampdown (G1)#Masterpiece|Clampdown]] (2015-12-26)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=3|
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2016'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-11NR [[Ramjet (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Ramjet]] ([[2016]]-[[March 19|03-19]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-25L [[Loudpedal#Masterpiece|Loudpedal]] (2016-[[June 11|06-11]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-11NT [[Thrust (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Thrust]] (2016-[[October 29|10-29]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2017'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-10K [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP10K|Convoy (BAPE BLACKCAMO ver.)]] (2017-01)}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-11ND [[Dirge (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Dirge]] ([[2017]]-[[June 28|06-28]])}}
{{Bp-a1d1|MP-15/16E [[Stripes#Masterpiece|Stripes]], [[Nightstalker (G1)#Masterpiece|Nightstalker]], [[Wingthing (G1)#Masterpiece|Wingthing]] & [[Enemy (G1)#Masterpiece|Enemy]] (2017-[[December 23|12-23]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2018'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-711 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP711|Convoy (7-Eleven ver.)]] ([[2018]]-[[February 28|02-28]])}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Golden Lagoon|Golden Lagoon Convoy]] (2018-[[July 29|07-29]])}}
{{Bp-p1|MP-34S [[Shadow Panther#Masterpiece|Shadow Panther (Beast Wars)]] (2018-[[August 25|08-25]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2019'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-10ASL [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP10ASL|Convoy (atmos safari LEBRON Ver.)]] (2019-[[March 15|03-15]])}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=3|
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2020'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-10DC [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP10DC|Convoy (atmos safari DUCKCAMO Ver.)]] (2020-[[March 26|03-26]])}}
|}




{{--}}

====''Masterpiece Movie Series''====
[[File:TF-Movie-Masterpiece-Series-Logo.png|center|400px]]
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2010'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MPM-1 [[Starscream (Movie)/toys#Masterpiece|Starscream]] (''Transformers'', 2010-[[October 30|10-30]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MPM-2 [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#Masterpiece|Bumblebee]] (''Revenge of the Fallen'', 2010-[[December 25|12-25]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2017'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MPM-3 [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#MPM3|Bumblebee]] (''Transformers'', 2017-[[July 29|07-29]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MPM-4 [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Masterpiece|Optimus Prime]] (''Transformers'', 2017-[[September 30|09-30]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2018'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MPM-5 [[Barricade (Movie)/toys#Masterpiece|Barricade]] (''Transformers'', 2018-[[April 21|04-21]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MPM-7 [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#MPM7|Bumblebee]] (''Bumblebee'', 2018-[[October 27|10-27]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MPM-6 [[Ironhide (Movie)/toys#Masterpiece|Ironhide]] (''Transformers'', 2018-[[December 15|12-15]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2019'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MPM-8 [[Megatron (Movie)/toys#Masterpiece|Megatron]] (''Transformers'', 2019-[[August 31|08-31]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MPM-9 [[Jazz (Movie)#Masterpiece|Autobot Jazz]] (''Transformers'', 2019-[[November 2|11-02]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=3|[[File:Masterpiece Movie Bumblebee.jpg|thumb|upright=1.33|MPM-2 Bumblebee]][[File:MPM-12N-Nemesis-Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.33|MPM-12N Nemesis Prime]]
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2020'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MPM-10 [[Starscream (Movie)/toys#MPM10|Starscream]] (''Transformers'', 2020-[[October 31|10-31]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MPM-11 [[Ratchet (Movie)/toys#MPM11|Ratchet]] (''Transformers'', 2020-[[December 26|12-26]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2021'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MPM-12 [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#MasterpieceMPM12|Optimus Prime]] (''Bumblebee'', [[2021]]-[[Calendar|08]])}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2022'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MPM-13 [[Blackout (Movie)#MPM13|Decepticon Blackout]] & [[Scorponok (Movie)#MPM13|Scorponok]] (''Transformers'', [[2022]])}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2023'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MPM-10R [[Starscream (Movie)/toys#MPM10R|Starscream (Revenge of the Fallen Ver.)]] (''Revenge of the Fallen'', [[2023]]-[[February|02]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MPM-12N [[Nemesis Prime (AOE)#Masterpiece|Nemesis Prime]] (''Bumblebee'', 2023-[[March|03]])}}
|}

{{--}}

====''Masterpiece G Series''====
[[File:Mpg-logo.png|center|400px]]
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2022'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MPG-01 [[Shouki#Masterpiece G Series|Trainbot Shouki]] ([[2022]]-[[June 25|06-25]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MPG-02 [[Getsuei#Masterpiece G Series|Trainbot Getsuei]] (2022-[[September 24|09-24]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2023'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MPG-03 [[Yukikaze (G1)#Masterpiece G Series|Trainbot Yukikaze]] ([[2023]]-[[February 25|02-25]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MPG-04 [[Suiken#Masterpiece G Series|Trainbot Suiken]] ([[2023]]-[[June 24|06-24]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MPG-05 [[Seizan#Masterpiece G Series|Trainbot Seizan]] ([[2023]]-[[September 30|09-30]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2024'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MPG-06 [[Kaen#Masterpiece G Series|Trainbot Kaen]]}}
</ul>
|[[File:TF-Masterpiece-MPG-02-Trainbot-Getsuei.jpg|thumb|250px|MPG-02 Trainbot Getsuei]]
|}
{{comingsoontoy|MPG-04, MPG-05, MPG-06}}

===Hasbro===
Due to the brand unification, nearly all Hasbro ''Masterpiece'' releases after ''Generations'' MP-10 Optimus Prime are imports of TakaraTomy toys above with new slip-covers. ''Masterpiece Movie Series'' releases after MPM-4 Optimus Prime, meanwhile, are the same toys in both Hasbro and TakaraTomy markets, with the former often releasing toys as store-exclusives.
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2003'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|20th Anniversary [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Optimus Prime]] (2003/2004)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2006'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|20th Anniversary DVD Edition [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#20thDVD|Optimus Prime]] ([[Transformers: Classics|''Classics'']], 2006)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2007'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|Masterpiece [[Starscream (G1)/toys#MasterpieceUS|Starscream]] (''Classics'', 2007)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2009'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|Masterpiece [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#Universe (2008)|Skywarp]] ([[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|''Universe'']], 2009)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=4|[[File:TRU-Masterpiece-Sunstorm.jpg|upright=1.33|thumb|MP-05 Sunstorm]][[File:MP-YOTGSoundwave.jpg|upright=1.33|thumb|Year Of The Goat Soundwave]]
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2010'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|Masterpiece [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#MPHasbro|Grimlock]] ([[Transformers (2010 toyline)|''Transformers'']], 2010)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2011'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|Masterpiece [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#HasbroMasterpiece|Rodimus Prime]] (''Transformers'', 2011)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2012'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|Masterpiece [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#mp10hasbro|Optimus Prime]] (''Transformers'', 2012)}}
{{Bp-d1|Masterpiece [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Transformers (2010)|Thundercracker]] (''Transformers'', 2012)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2013'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-01 [[Acid Storm (G1)#Masterpiece|Acid Storm]] (2013)}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-02 [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#HasbroMasterpiece|Soundwave]] (''Generations'', 2013)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=3|
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2014'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|Year of the Horse [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#YearOfTheHorseOP|Optimus Prime]] (''[[Transformers: Platinum Edition|Platinum Edition]]'', 2014)}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-03 [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#2014MP|Grimlock]] (2014)}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-04 [[Prowl (G1)/toys#HasbroMP|Prowl]] (2014)}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-05 [[Sunstorm (G1)#HasbroMP|Sunstorm]] (2014)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2015'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|Year Of The Goat [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#SoundwaveMasterpieceYOTG|Soundwave]] (''Generations'', 2015)}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-06 [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Bluestreak]] (''Generations'', 2015)}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-07 [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Masterpiece 2|Starscream]] (''Generations'', 2015)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2016'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-08 [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#HasbroMP|Bumblebee]] & [[Exosuit]] [[Spike Witwicky (G1)#HasbroMP|Spike Witwicky]] (''Generations'', 2016)}}
{{Bp-sa| [[Optimus Prime (SG)#Masterpiece|Shattered Glass Optimus Prime]] (''Generations'', 2016)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2017'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-10 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#Masterpiece|Optimus Prime]] (''Generations'', 2017)}}
{{Bp-a1|MPM-3 [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#MPM3|Bumblebee]] (2017)}}
{{Bp-a1|MPM-4 [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Masterpiece|Optimus Prime]] (2017)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=3|
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2019'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-10G [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#CollabGB|Optimus Prime Ecto-35 Edition]] (''[[Transformers Collaborative|Collaborative]]'', 2019)}}
|}
{{--}}

==Design==
The ''Masterpiece'' line has had a number of designers.

Since MP-25, each ''Masterpiece'' figure has been designed as a team effort, led by [[Hironori Kobayashi]], and any names given are within the scope of the larger team.

===Standard Takara Versions===
{|
|''Mold''||''Designer''||''Notes''
|-
|MP‑1, MP‑2
|[[Hironori Kobayashi]]
|-
|MP‑3, MP‑6, MP‑7
|Hironori Kobayashi (initial design) & [[Shōji Kawamori]] (final version)
|-
|MP‑4 trailer
|[[Hisashi Yuki]]
|Designed in ''one night''!<ref name="mp4trailer">[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/transformers-masterpiece-47/takaratomy-staff-interview-hisashi-yuki-on-masterpiece-180888/ TakaraTomy Staff Interview - Hisashi Yuki on Masterpiece]: Even more horrifying was the plan of reissuing MP-1 to go with Megatron - simply reissuing him wasn't considered to be appealing enough and it was decided to give him a trailer...I was told to come up with a proto (of the trailer) by the end of May, and I designed it in one night. [...] I couldn't shirk my task as the release date had already been set by backward calculation. I really did the best I could though there just wasn't enough time.</ref>
|-
|MP‑5
|Hisashi Yuki
|Designed in twelve days<ref name="mpmegsdev">[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/transformers-masterpiece-47/takaratomy-staff-interview-hisashi-yuki-on-masterpiece-180888/ TakaraTomy Staff Interview - Hisashi Yuki on Masterpiece]: - I hear the first Masterpiece figure you created was MP‑5 Megatron and you hold the fastest development record with it.
[Yuki]: That is right. (*laughs) I was not assigned to be in charge of it initially, but due to the circumstance within the company I was unexpectedly handed down the project. The schedule came with it and I was stunned when I realised that I was only given 12 days, about 2 weeks...To make it worse, at the time of my receiving the task, even the product size wasn't decided. (*tears)</ref>
|-
|MP‑8, MP‑9
|Hironori Kobayashi
|-
|MP‑10
|[[Shogo Hasui]]<ref name="mp10dev">[http://news.tfw2005.com/2014/08/03/takaratomy-staff-interview-shogo-hasui-on-masterpiece-180877/ TakaraTomy Staff Interview – Shogo Hasui on Masterpiece]: - Tell us about the time when you began working on the MP series. [Shogo]: MP-10 Convoy was the first Masterpiece I was involved in developing.
When the project was conceived I was mainly working on the products for the overseas Hasbro market, but was given a chance to develop a Masterpiece for the domestic market irregularly.</ref>
|
|-
|MP‑11
|Hironori Kobayashi & Shogo Hasui
|-
|MP‑12 to MP‑21, MP‑23
|Shogo Hasui
|-
|MP‑22
|Shogo Hasui (initial design) & Hironori Kobayashi (final version)
|Kobayashi took over the design to enable the carrier to carry four car MPs<ref name="mpmagnusdev">[http://news.tfw2005.com/2014/08/03/takaratomy-staff-interview-shogo-hasui-on-masterpiece-180877 TakaraTomy Staff Interview – Shogo Hasui on Masterpiece]: - [Shogo] Ultra Magnus, who was selected to be MP-22, was a character I was dreaming of making into a product since the time of MP-10 development. I was happy to be finally able to work on him. As there had already been several real car MP figures and Ultra Magnus is a car carrier that can carry them, I considered Magnus as a certain milestone in the new MP series. I wanted the car carrier to have a capacity of at least 4 real car MPs while in robot mode his height needed to be as close as seen in the cartoon. The transformation process was expected to require lots of folding of the parts to achieve it, and solving that problem became a very important task. Upon agreeing on that point, Kobayashi took over to work on the transformation mechanism and (Ultra Magnus is) finished as he is now.</ref>
|-
|MP‑24
|Hisashi Yuki
|Hisashi took on MP-24 in order for the other ''Masterpiece'' figures to be released on schedule<ref name="mpstarsaberdev">[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/transformers-masterpiece-47/takaratomy-staff-interview-hisashi-yuki-on-masterpiece-180888/ TakaraTomy Staff Interview - Hisashi Yuki on Masterpiece]: - So the idea was to ask the fans directly what they want first, then realise it as a product. [Yuki]: Yes. It turned out Star Saber was the winner. Hasui, the main series designer, was going to be in charge of the 30th anniversary MP originally. But he was fully occupied with Bumble and Wheeljack, and since Star Saber was a character I was attached to personally, I stood for the job eagerly.</ref>
|-
|MP‑25, MP‑26
|Hironori Kobayashi<ref name="mptracksdev">[http://news.tfw2005.com/2015/07/12/sdcc-2015-the-shogo-hasui-report-296954/ SDCC 2015: The Shogo Hasui Report]: - "I did ask about Tracks and he said he did not design him but he did say (I BELIEVE Kobayashi…again hard to understand) and slowly said Lead Designer. He also said that the same designer did Ironhide and he began to say another name (Ratchet) but stopped himself." A subsequent interview in ''[[Transformers Generations 2015]]'' named Kobayashi as the designer of Ironhide, confirming him as the designer in question.</ref>
|
|-
|MP‑27, MP‑30
|Hironori Kobayashi
|As stated in the ''[[Transformers Generations 2015]]'' book
|-
|MP‑28
|Vehicle styling by [[Yūya Ōnishi]], main developer [[Tomoya Miyake]], edits by Hironori Kobayashi
|As stated in the ''Transformers Generations 2015'' book
|-
|MP‑29
|Hironori Kobayashi
|As stated in the ''Transformers Generations 2015'' book
|-
|MP‑36
|Embellishments and refinements by [[Yuki Ohshima]]
|As stated in the ''[[Transformers Generations 2017]]'' book<ref>[http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/threads/generations-2017-book-mp-36-megatron-article-translated.1096818 Generations 2017 MP-36 translated article]</ref>
|-
|MP-53, MP-54
|Yūya Ōnishi, [[Kōjin Ōno]]
|Ōno returning to his own [[Diaclone]] work as well as his own car
|-
|MP-56
|Kōjin Ōno
|As stated in the ''[[Transformers Generations 2022]]'' book
|-
|MP-57
|Kōjin Ōno, concept art by Yuki Ohshima
|As stated in the ''Transformers Generations 2022'' book
|}

===''Masterpiece Movie Series''===
{|
|'|''Mold''||''Designer''
|-
|MPM-1||Shogo Hasui
|-
|MPM-2||Shogo Hasui
|-
|MPM-13||[[Sam Smith]], [[Tomoki Tatsumi]]<ref>[https://www.instagram.com/p/CdG8p0UDrac/ Sam Smith on Instagram]</ref>
|}

===''Masterpiece G Series''===
{|
|''Mold''||''Designer''||''Notes''
|-
|MPG-01
|Kōjin Ōno, [[Dai Ono]], concept art by Yuki Ohshima
|As stated in the ''[[Transformers Generations 2021]]'' book
|-
|MPG-02
|Kōjin Ōno, Yuki Ohshima
|As stated in the ''Transformers Generations 2022'' book
|-
|MPG-03
|Kōjin Ōno, Yuki Ohshima
|As stated in the ''Transformers Generations 2022'' book
|}

{{toystub|Cross-reference with [[:Category:Masterpiece designers]]}}

==Awards==
* The ''Masterpiece'' line as a whole won the [http://www.takaratomy.co.jp/product_release/pdf/p161028.pdf 2016 Long Life Design award] (PDF link) presented by the [https://www.g-mark.org/about/ Good Design Awards].
* [[Shouki#Masterpiece|MPG-01 ''Masterpiece'' Shouki]] recieved an Excellence Award in the "High Target" (read: collector) Toy category at the 2022 Japan Toy Awards.<ref>[https://www.toys.or.jp/toyshow/awards.html The 2022 Japan Toy Awards] at the Tokyo Toy Show website.</ref>

==Notes==
* Like with previous lines, the official Hasbro-initiated imports of ''Masterpiece'' figures were also assigned code names. For the 2021 releases, the "theme" for those code names was "snacks":
{{collist|3|
:::*Arcee: "Airheads"
:::*Black Convoy: "Cavaliers"
:::*Spinout: "Snickers"
:::*Tigatron: "Twizzlers"
}}
:For the 2022 releases, it was "deserts":
{{collist|3|
:::*Skywarp: "Sahara"
:::*Autobot Skids: "Kalahari"
:::*Reboost : "Sonoran"
}}
*The Hasbro Pulse listing of the [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Anti-Gravity Pedestal Tenseg Base|Anti-Gravity Pedestal Tenseg Base Optimus Prime set]] comes sheathed in a Masterpiece branded sleeve for the box, but the page does not list it for very obvious reasons. (Its code name was "Colorado", for those wondering.)

==References==
{{reflist|2}}

==External links==
* [http://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/products/tf_mp TakaraTomy ''Masterpiece'' website]
* [https://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/products/tf_mpm ''Masterpiece Movie Series'' website]
* [https://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/tf_mpg/ ''Masterpiece G Series'' website]
* [https://hasbropulse.com/collections/transformers?refinementList%5Bnamed_tags.Series%5D%5B0%5D=Transformers%20Masterpiece ''Masterpiece''] at [[Hasbro Pulse]]
* [https://www.actionfigure411.com/transformers/ Transformers Masterpiece Visual and Price Guides]

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'''''The Transformers: Masterpiece''''' (トランスフォーマーマスターピース, ''Toransufōmā Masutāpīsu'', also '''''The Transformers: Master Piece''''')<ref>MP-01 Convoy's box featured an early English logo that put a space in between "master" and "piece". From MP-2 Ultra Magnus-onwards, the logo was changed to "Masterpiece" with no space.</ref> is a toyline of collector-focused toys that are primarily based upon characters from the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|original ''The Transformers'' cartoon]], but manufactured with today's advanced engineering techniques. As a line aimed towards collectors, ''Masterpiece'' Transformers tend to be very expensive, with larger and more complex [[Transformation (toys)|conversion]] schemes to achieve closer accuracy and greater articulation than toys aimed at children.

Though the ''Masterpiece'' line is largely developed by [[TakaraTomy|Takara/TakaraTomy]] with the [[Japan]]ese market in mind, the line is also distributed by [[Hasbro]] in Asian markets outside Japan, and in [[Australia]] as [[Target]] and [[Toys"R"Us]] [[exclusive]]s. Hasbro has also [[redeco]]ed/[[retool]]ed molds from this line for release in their own markets under various toy lines, and almost always as store exclusives. These Hasbro versions originally saw release as [[Walmart]] exclusives until 2009, when they were succeeded by Toys"R"Us. From 2013 onwards, Hasbro released its versions as a single cohesive line (instead of as part of other, contemporary lines), with a numbering system similar to the one used by TakaraTomy. However, by 2015, the figures were again [[co-branding|co-branded]] as part of the ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' line, while still continuing their numbering system. Beginning with TakaraTomy's MP-43 (as well as the MP-17+, MP-18+ and MP-20+ versions released around the same time), Hasbro officially distributed all-new figures as imports available from various online retailers and specialty stores. The Hasbro versions differ ever-so-slightly from the Japanese-distributed TakaraTomy versions by the addition of a [[tampograph]]ed Hasbro product code number on the figure itself, and the use of an additional black outer sleeve for the packaging that prominently features the [[List of Japanese ID numbers|Japanese ID number]], but not any actual ''name'' for the figure.
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==Scale and rate of releases==
The ''Masterpiece'' line started at a slow pace in 2003, with new molds being released every two years or so, and with redecos/retools being released in-between. The figures that were released back then were exclusive of the larger main characters, and [[scale]] wasn't very consistent due to price constraints and their large size, with the results being that figures of certain huge characters (such as Grimlock) were too short compared to other characters they were meant to tower over (such as Convoy).

With the release of a new tooling of Convoy in 2011, the line was rebooted, featuring a smaller, more consistent scale based on MP-09 Rodimus Convoy, and a ''significant'' increase in releases per year. Rather notably, ''Masterpieces'' of the smaller characters were introduced.

Starting in 2016, ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (franchise)|Beast Wars]]'' characters were added to the line, and the series began a shift towards even more extreme cartoon-accuracy.

2021 saw the beginning of a swing in the other direction towards an [[Transformers: Alternators|''Alternators'']]-style focus on licensed vehicle mode accuracy and, subsequently, vehicle mode scale, beginning with simultaneous release of MP-53 Skids and MP-54 Reboost, marketed almost entirely on the back of their popular Honda City vehicle mode.

In 2022 the trend kicked into high gear as TakaraTomy launched the ''G Series'' combiner subline with the [[Trainbot]]s, an obscure subgroup within the context of the ''Transformers'' brand, in a big swing for Japan's massive model train market. The figures are made to the model train "HO [[scale]],"<ref>[https://news.tfw2005.com/2021/10/28/figure-king-285-interview-with-mpg-01-raiden-development-team-english-translation-443964 Figure King 285: Interview With MPG-01 Raiden Development Team – English Translation] on TFW2005</ref> which—whether or not intentional—also makes their [[robot mode]]s fit the same cartoon-based scale as the current mainline ''Masterpiece'' Transformers, having the individual components stand ''slightly'' taller than the standard [[Autobot Cars]].

Back on the cartoon-based side of things, 2022 also saw the announcement of MP-57 Skyfire, who, in a truly awe-inspiring display of [[Size changing|mass shifting]] reproduction, features a series of Autobot miniatures for vehicle mode to accommodate his use as a transport in the cartoon.

==Sublines==
In addition to the main ''Masterpiece'' line, there are four sublines based on both other franchises and other portions of the ''Transformers'' franchise:

===''Transformers'' sublines===
* The '''''[[#Masterpiece Movie Series|Transformers: Masterpiece Movie Series]]''''' (トランスフォーマーマスターピースムービーシリーズ ''Toransufōmā Masutāpīsu Mūbī Shirīzu'') line, based on the [[live-action film series]], with toys designated MPM-##; this line originally consisted of detailed redecoes of [[Size class|Leader-sized]] toys from [[Transformers (2010 toyline)|the 2010 ''Transformers'' toyline]] and was canceled after only two releases. It was later revived in [[2017]] for the 10th Anniversary of the [[Transformers (film)|first movie]], this time featuring all-new molds. The revived line was released in conjunction with Hasbro, with the toys [[co-branding|co-branded]] "Hasbro" and "TakaraTomy" on their packaging.
* The '''''[[#Masterpiece G Series|Transformers: Masterpiece G Series]]''''' (トランスフォーマーマスターピースGシリーズ ''Toransufōmā Masutāpīsu G Shirīzu'') line, with toys designated as MPG-##, which for now, only consists of ''[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (franchise)#Transformers: The Headmasters|The Headmasters]]'' [[Trainbot]]s that combine to form [[Raiden#Masterpiece G Series|the first official ''Masterpiece''-scale]] [[combiner]]. The figures feature a ''heavy'' emphasis on vehicle mode accuracy, being produced in collaboration with [[TOMIX]], the {{w|Rail transport modelling|train department}} of TakaraTomy's {{w|scale model}} oriented subsidiary [[Tomytec]], and licensed by a bevy of railway manufacturers. Accordingly, the figures are fully functional model trains at the HO scale,<ref>[https://www.soundwavesoblivion.com/techspecs/interviewkojinono2.html Figure King 285: Interview With MPG-01 Raiden Development Team – English Translation] at Soundwaves Oblivion</ref> which also puts them at the right [[scale]] for robot mode in terms of [[Show-accuracy|cartoon-accuracy]]. The "G" stands for "GATTAI" (合体), "GIANT" (巨大化), and "GREAT" (グレート), "gattai" meaning "combine" in Japanese.<ref>[https://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/products/tf_mpg ''G Series'' hub on the TakaraTomy website]</ref>

===Other ''Masterpiece'' sublines===
* The '''''[[Brave (franchise)|Masterpiece Brave Series]]''''' (マスターピース勇者シリーズ ''Masutāpīsu Yūsha Shirīzu'') line, with toys designated as MP-B##, which was cancelled after only two releases.
* The '''''[[Zoids|Zoids Masterpiece]]''''' (ゾイドマスターピース ''Zoido Masutāpīsu'') line, with toys designated as MPZ-##.

For obvious reasons, neither the ''Brave Series'' nor ''Zoids'' ''Masterpiece'' lines are covered on this wiki.

==Fiction==
'''''The Transformers: Masterpiece''''' toyline has received some light fictional support throughout its extensive run, thus far largely within the [[Japanese Generation 1 cartoon continuity]].

===Comics===
[[File:MP1BCybertronCommanderCover01.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1]]
''Masterpiece'' received [[e-HOBBY]] comics between [[2010]]-[[2011]] to provide fictional justification for their various exclusive redecoes, as well as a smattering of higher concept comics told sporadically through the ''[[Transformers Generations (series)|Transformers Generations]]'' book series beginning in [[2014]] and continuing to this day.
====e-HOBBY ====
*"[[MP-1B Cybertron Commander / Convoy Black Ver.]]"
*"[[MP-3G Destron Air Commander / Starscream Ghost Ver.]]"
*"[[Destron Doppelgänger Black Rodimus Convoy]]"

====''Generations'' book series====
*"[[Controverse]]"
*"[[Reborn]]"
{{chapters|title="Wars" series (''Masterpiece'')
|prev=Transformers: Generations (Japan)#Fiction
|next=
|content=
*"[[Rodimus Wars]]"
<div class="list-header">''Train Wars''</div>
*"[[The Train Wars: The Origin]]"
}}
Perhaps most notably, ''Masterpiece'' inherited [[Yuki Ohshima]]'s series of comics colloquially known as the "Wars" series from TakaraTomy's short-lived [[2012]] [[Transformers: Generations (Japan)|''Generations'']] toyline (not to be confused with the [[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|modern super-brand]]) beginning in [[2015]] with "[[Rodimus Wars]]," a ''[[The Transformers: The Movie|Transformers: The Movie]]'' prequel advertising the then-upcoming MP-28 [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#MP28|Hot Rodimus]] and MP-29 [[Shockwave (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Laserwave]]. As of this writing, the series is concerned with an ongoing distant prequel to the primary arc of the series' ''Generations'' incarnation, "[[Train Wars]]," to advertise the ''Masterpiece G Series'' [[Trainbot#Masterpiece G Series|Trainbot]]s.

====IDW Publishing====
''Masterpiece'' briefly rode the coattails of Hasbro's [[Transformers Collaborative|''Collaborative'']] crossover brand into mass market comic books in [[2019]] with MP-10G [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#CollabGB|Optimus Prime Ecto-35 Edition]]'s prominent appearance in the ''[[Transformers/Ghostbusters]]'' comic, albeit very much playing second fiddle to ''Collaborative''{{'}}s original character for the ''Ghostbusters x Transformers'' subline, [[Ectotron]].
{{--}}

===Prose===
[[File:Transformers Mode Eva ch 1.jpg|thumb|upright=1.6]]
====Pack-in plotlines====
Beginning around [[2015]] with the [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#MP18B|blue variant]] of ''Masterpiece'' [[Bluestreak (G1)|Bluestreak]], TakaraTomy began to build out the bios printed in the instructions of its original decoes into full-on recurring prose plotlines penned by all-around brand renaissance man and ''[[The Transformers: Collector's Edition|Collector's Edition]]'' veteran [[Hirofumi Ichikawa]]<ref>{{citesocial|quote=Not all, but yes. I wrote most of Diaclone/Microchange repaints bios, except MP Tigertrack/Clamp Down/Bluestreak/Enemy & other cassettes (though I did original e-Hobby and Encore).|link=https://twitter.com/Hirovmi/status/1604695336206815233?s=20&t=nkk0qz_bmz0rHavlkZQ_RA|site=Twitter|name=Hirofumi Ichikawa|year=2022|month=12|day=18}}</ref> that continue to this day. Known participating releases include:
{{collist|3|
*MP-18B [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#MP18B|Bluestreak]]
*MP-23 [[Exhaust#Masterpiece|Exhaust]]
*MP-25L [[Loudpedal#Masterpiece|Loudpedal]]
*MP-26 [[Road Rage (G1)#Masterpiece|Road Rage]]
*MP-31 [[Delta Magnus#Masterpiece|Delta Magnus]]
*MP-42 [[Cordon (G1)#Masterpiece|Cordon]]
*MP-39+ [[Spin-Out (G1)#Masterpiece|Spinout]]
*MP-54 [[Reboost#Masterpiece|Reboost]]
*MP-53+ [[Crosscut (G1)#Masterpiece|Senatorcrosscut]] {{sic}}
*MP-53+B [[Burn Out (Diaclone)#Masterpiece|Dia Burnout]]
}}

Separate vignettes are occasionally included to supplement the bios:
*"[[Story of Black Convoy]]"
*"[[Noise & Smoke]]"

====''Transformers × Evangelion''====
{{main|Transformers × Evangelion}}
This tiny crossover franchise with the wildly popular ''{{w|Neon Genesis Evangelion}}'' brand received a short blog feature on the TakaraTomy website.

===''End of G1 Universe''===
{{main|The Transformers: End of G1 Universe}}
[[2022]] saw the surprise announcement from TakaraTomy of a devoted webcomic for ''Masterpiece'', named "[[The Transformers: End of G1 Universe|''End of G1 Universe'']]" and published directly on the ''Masterpiece'' website, beginning with MP-48+ [[Dark Amber Leo Prime#Toys|Dark Amber Leo Prime]]. The next installment in brand veteran [[Hayato Sakamoto]]'s series of pack-in comic epics following the finale of the [[Generations Selects Special Comic|comic]] for TakaraTomy's arm of the [[Generations Selects (franchise)|''Generations Selects'']] franchise the previous year, the series sets the ostentatious goal of ''concluding'' the behemoth [[Japanese Generation 1 cartoon continuity]].
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==Toys==
===Takara/TakaraTomy===
====Standard ''Masterpiece'' line====
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2003'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-1 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Convoy]] ([[2003]]-[[December 11|12-11]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2005'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-2 [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Ultra Magnus]] ([[2005]]-[[March 24|03-24]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2006'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-3 [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Starscream]] ([[2006]]-[[September 28|09-28]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-4 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP4|Convoy Perfect Edition]] (2006-09-28/[[2009]]-[[October 1|10-01]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2007'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-5 [[Megatron (G1)/toys#MP5|Megatron]] ([[2007]]-[[March 29|03-29]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-6 [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Skywarp]] ([[2007]]-[[September 1|09-01]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=4|[[File:TF-Masterpiece-MP-1-Convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.33|MP-1 Convoy, the OG ''Masterpiece'' figure]][[File:MP24-StarSaber.jpg|thumb|upright=1.33|MP-24 Star Saber]][[File:Masterpiece-MP-43-Megatron-(Beast-Wars).jpg|thumb|upright=1.33|MP-43 Megatron]][[File:TF-Masterpiece-MP-52-Starscream.jpg|thumb|upright=1.33|MP-52 Starscream]]
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2008'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-7 [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Thundercracker]] ([[2008]]-[[November 20|11-20]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2009'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-8 [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Grimlock]] (2009-[[March 26|03-26]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2011'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-9 [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Rodimus Convoy]] ([[2011]]-[[January 29|01-29]]/2011-[[September 24|09-24]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-10 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP10|Convoy]] (2011-09-24)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2012'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-11 [[Starscream (G1)/toys#MP11|Starscream]] ([[2012]]-[[March 31|03-31]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-12 [[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Lambor]] (2012-[[October 27|10-27]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-14 [[Red Alert (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Alert]] (2012-[[December 15|12-15]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=3|
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2013'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-13 [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Soundwave]] (with [[Laserbeak (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Condor]]) ([[2013]]-[[January 26|01-26]]/2013-[[September 28|09-28]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-15 [[Rumble (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Rumble]] & [[Ravage (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Jaguar]] (2013-[[February 23|02-23]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-16 [[Frenzy (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Frenzy]] & [[Buzzsaw (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Buzzsaw]] (2013-[[March 23|03-23]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-17 [[Prowl (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Prowl]] (2013-09-28)}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-18 [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#Masterpiece 2|Streak]] (2013-[[October 26|10-16]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-19 [[Smokescreen (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Smokescreen]] (2013-[[December 14|12-14]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2014'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-20 [[Wheeljack (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Wheeljack]] ([[2014]]-[[September 20|09-20]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-21 [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Masterpiece 2|Bumble]] (with [[Daniel Witwicky (G1)#Masterpiece|Daniel Witwicky]]) (2014-[[November 29|11-29]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-22 [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#MP22|Ultra Magnus]] (2014-[[December 27|12-27]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2015'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-23 [[Exhaust#Masterpiece|Exhaust]] ([[2015]]-[[March 21|03-21]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-24 [[Star Saber (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Star Saber]] (2015-03-21)}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-25 [[Tracks (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Tracks]] (2015-[[November 7|11-07]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-26 [[Road Rage (G1)#Masterpiece|Road Rage]] (2015-[[December 26|12-26]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2016'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-27 [[Ironhide (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Ironhide]] ([[2016]]-[[January 30|01-30]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-28 [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#MP28|Hot Rodimus]] (2016-[[February 27|02-27]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-29 [[Shockwave (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Destron Laserwave]] (2016-[[March 26|03-26]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-30 [[Ratchet (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Ratchet]] (2016-[[April 23|04-23]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-31 [[Delta Magnus#Masterpiece|Delta Magnus]] (2016-[[August 27|08-27]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-14+ [[Red Alert (G1)/toys#MP14Plus|Alert Anime Color Edition]] (2016-[[September 24|09-24]])}}
{{Bp-m1|MP-32 [[Optimus Primal (BW)/toys#Masterpiece|Convoy (Beast Wars)]] (2016-[[October 29|10-29]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-33 [[Inferno (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Inferno]] (2016-[[November 26|11-26]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=3|
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2017'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-m1|MP-34 [[Cheetor (BW)/toys#Masterpiece|Cheetus (Beast Wars)]] ([[2017]]-[[February 25|02-25]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-35 [[Grapple (G1)#Masterpiece|Grapple]] (2017-02-25)}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-36 [[Megatron (G1)/toys#MP36|Megatron]] (2017-[[April 1|04-01]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-37 [[Artfire#Masterpiece|Artfire]] (2017-[[May 27|05-27]])}}
{{Bp-m1|MP-38 [[Optimus Primal (BW)/toys#MP38|Convoy (Beast Wars) Legendary Leader Ver.]] (2017-[[June 24|06-24]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-12+ [[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#MP12Plus|Lambor Anime Color Edition]] (2017-[[November 25|11-25]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-39 [[Sunstreaker (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Sunstreaker]] (2017-[[December 22|12-22]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2018'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-40 [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#MP40|Targetmaster Hot Rodimus]] ([[2018]]-[[February 24|02-24]])}}
{{Bp-m1|MP-41 [[Dinobot (BW)/toys#Masterpiece|Dinobot (Beast Wars)]] (2018-[[July 28|07-28]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-17+ [[Prowl (G1)/toys#MP17Plus|Prowl]] (2018-[[September 29|09-29]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-42 [[Cordon#Masterpiece|Cordon]] (2018-[[October 27|10-27]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-29+ [[Shockwave (G1)/toys#MP29Plus|Destron Laserwave]] (2018-[[November 24|11-24]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-36+ [[Megatron (G1)/toys#MP36Plus|Megatron]] (2018-[[December 29|12-29]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2019'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-p1|MP-43 [[Megatron (BW)/toys#Masterpiece|Megatron (Beast Wars)]] ([[2019]]-[[March 30|03-30]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-20+ [[Wheeljack (G1)/toys#MP20Plus|Wheeljack]] ([[2019]]-03)}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-18+ [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#MP18Plus|Streak]] (2019-[[July 27|07-27]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-44 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP44|Convoy Ver.3.0]] (2019-[[August 31|08-31]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-45 [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#MP45|Bumble (Ver. 2.0)]] (2019-[[November 23|11-23]])}}
{{Bp-p1|MP-46 [[Blackarachnia (BW)/toys#Masterpiece|Blackwidow (Beast Wars)]] (2019-[[November 23|11-23]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-47 [[Hound (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Hound]] (2019-[[December 26|12-26]])}}

</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2020'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-19+ [[Smokescreen (G1)/toys#MP19Plus|Smokescreen]] ([[2020]]-[[January 27|01-27]])}}
{{Bp-m1|MP-48 [[Lio Convoy#Masterpiece|Lio Convoy (Beast Wars)]] ([[2020]]-[[February 29|02-29]])}}
{{Bp-m1|MP-38+ [[Optimus Primal (BW)/toys#MP38Plus|Burning Convoy (Beast Wars)]] (2020-[[March 25|03-25]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-49 [[Nemesis Prime (G1)#MP49|Black Convoy]] (2020-[[July 25|07-25]])}}
{{Bp-m1|MP-50 [[Tigatron#Masterpiece|Tigatron (Beast Wars)]] (2020-[[September 26|09-26]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-39+ [[Spin-Out (G1)#Masterpiece|Spinout]] (2020-[[November 28|11-28]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-51 [[Arcee (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Arcee]] (2020-[[December 29|12-29]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=3|
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2021'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-52 [[Starscream (G1)/toys#MP52|Starscream]] ([[2021]]-[[June 26|06-20]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-52+ [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#MP52|Thundercracker]] ([[2021]]-09-27)}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-53 [[Skids (G1)#Masterpiece|Skids]] (2021-[[November 20|11-20]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-54 [[Reboost#Masterpiece|Reboost]] (2021-[[November 20|11-20]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-52+SW [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#MP52|Skywarp]] (2021-[[December 25|12-25]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2022'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-55 [[Nightbird (G1)#Masterpiece|Nightbird Shadow]] ([[2022]]-[[February 28|02-28]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-53+ [[Crosscut (G1)#Masterpiece|Senatorcrosscut]] ([[2022]]-[[March 26|03-26]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-56 [[Trailbreaker (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Trailbreaker]] ([[2022]]-[[December 29|12-29]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2023'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-m1|MP-48+ [[Dark Amber Leo Prime#Toys|Dark Amber Leo Prime]] ([[2023]]-[[January 28|01-28]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-57 [[Jetfire (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Skyfire]] ([[2023]]-[[January 31|01-31]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-53+B [[Burn Out (Diaclone)#Masterpiece|Dia Burnout]] ([[2023]]-[[March 25|03-25]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2024'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-?? Hoist}}
</ul>
|}

=====Amazon Japan exclusive accessories=====
Between MP-12 and MP-21, several figures, when ordered from [[Amazon (website)|Amazon Japan]], came with a separately-bagged exclusive accessory for the figure.
[[File:MP-13 Lambor full color.jpg|thumb|upright=1.0|right|MP-12 Lambor with Amazon Japan exclusive piledrivers]]
{|class="wikitable" border="5" style="width:70%"
|-
! scope="col" width="32%" | '''Figure'''
! scope="col" width="30%" | '''Accessory'''
|-
|MP-12 Lambor
|Two pile drivers
|-
|MP-13 Soundwave
|Two additional [[Energon cube]]s
|-
|MP-17 Prowl
|Missile launcher
|-
|MP-18 Streak
|Missile launcher
|-
|MP-20 Wheeljack
|[[Hypno-chip]] disruptor
|-
|MP-21 Bumble
|"Battle face"
|-
|}
{{--}}

=====Special editions=====
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2004'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-1 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#goldmp|Convoy]] ([[Lucky Draw figure]], [[2004]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2009'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-01B [[Eldedroid#Masterpiece|Convoy Black Ver.]] ([[2009]]-[[November 21|11-21]]/2010-01)}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-8X [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#MP8X|King Grimlock]] (2009–12))}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2010'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-3G [[Starscream (G1)/toys#MP3G|Starscream Ghost Ver.]] ([[2010]]-06)}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-4S [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP4S|Convoy Sleep Mode]] (2010-06)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2011'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-1L [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP1L|Convoy Last Production]] ([[2011]]-[[March 26|03-26]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-09B [[Black Rodimus Convoy#Masterpiece|Black Rodimus Convoy]] (2011-[[November 28|11-28]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=4|[[File:MP14C-Clampdown.jpg|thumb|upright=1.33|MP-14C Clampdown]][[File:MP-25L-Loud-Pedal.jpg|thumb|upright=1.33|MP-25L Loudpedal]][[File:MP-10ASL.jpg|thumb|upright=1.33|MP-10ASL Convoy (atmos safari LEBRON Ver.)]]
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2012'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-11S [[Sunstorm (G1)#Masterpiece|Sunstorm]] ([[2012]]-[[August 25|08-25]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2013'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-10B [[Nemesis Prime (G1)#Masterpiece|Black Convoy]] ([[2013]]-[[March 30|03-30]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-12T [[Tigertrack#Masterpiece|Tigertrack]] (2013-07)}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-11A [[Acid Storm (G1)#Masterpiece|Acid Storm]] (2013-[[October 3|10-03]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2014'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-12G [[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#MP12G|Lambor G-2 Ver.]] ([[2014]]-[[February 22|02-22]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-13B [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#MP13B|Soundblaster]] (with [[Ratbat (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Ratbat]]) (2014-[[March 23|03-23]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-18S [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#MP18S|Silverstreak]] (2014-[[June 14|06-14]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-10A [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP10A|Convoy (BAPE ver.)]] (2014-[[August 19|07-19]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-12 [[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#TFExpo14MP12|Lambor]] (TFExpo 2014 exclusive) (2012-[[August 9|08-09]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-10 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#eva|Convoy Mode "Eva"]] (2014-[[November 28|11-28]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-5G [[Megatron (G1)/toys#MP5G|Megatron Gold Ver.]] (2014-12)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2015'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-11SW [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#MP11SW|Skywarp]] ([[2015]]-[[January 5|01-05]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-21G [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#MP21G|Bumble G-2 Ver.]] (2015-[[July 25|07-25]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-18B [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#MP18B|Bluestreak]] (2015-[[August 29|08-29]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-11T [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#MP11T|Thundercracker]] (2015-11)}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-10R [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP10R|Convoy (BAPE REDCAMO ver.)]] (2015-11)}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-21R [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#MP21R|Bumble Red Body]] (2015-[[December 26|12-26]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-14C [[Clampdown (G1)#Masterpiece|Clampdown]] (2015-12-26)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=3|
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2016'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-11NR [[Ramjet (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Ramjet]] ([[2016]]-[[March 19|03-19]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-25L [[Loudpedal#Masterpiece|Loudpedal]] (2016-[[June 11|06-11]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-11NT [[Thrust (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Thrust]] (2016-[[October 29|10-29]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2017'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-10K [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP10K|Convoy (BAPE BLACKCAMO ver.)]] (2017-01)}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-11ND [[Dirge (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Dirge]] ([[2017]]-[[June 28|06-28]])}}
{{Bp-a1d1|MP-15/16E [[Stripes#Masterpiece|Stripes]], [[Nightstalker (G1)#Masterpiece|Nightstalker]], [[Wingthing (G1)#Masterpiece|Wingthing]] & [[Enemy (G1)#Masterpiece|Enemy]] (2017-[[December 23|12-23]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2018'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-711 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP711|Convoy (7-Eleven ver.)]] ([[2018]]-[[February 28|02-28]])}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Golden Lagoon|Golden Lagoon Convoy]] (2018-[[July 29|07-29]])}}
{{Bp-p1|MP-34S [[Shadow Panther#Masterpiece|Shadow Panther (Beast Wars)]] (2018-[[August 25|08-25]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2019'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-10ASL [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP10ASL|Convoy (atmos safari LEBRON Ver.)]] (2019-[[March 15|03-15]])}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=3|
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2020'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-10DC [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP10DC|Convoy (atmos safari DUCKCAMO Ver.)]] (2020-[[March 26|03-26]])}}
|}




{{--}}

====''Masterpiece Movie Series''====
[[File:TF-Movie-Masterpiece-Series-Logo.png|center|400px]]
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2010'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MPM-1 [[Starscream (Movie)/toys#Masterpiece|Starscream]] (''Transformers'', 2010-[[October 30|10-30]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MPM-2 [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#Masterpiece|Bumblebee]] (''Revenge of the Fallen'', 2010-[[December 25|12-25]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2017'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MPM-3 [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#MPM3|Bumblebee]] (''Transformers'', 2017-[[July 29|07-29]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MPM-4 [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Masterpiece|Optimus Prime]] (''Transformers'', 2017-[[September 30|09-30]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2018'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MPM-5 [[Barricade (Movie)/toys#Masterpiece|Barricade]] (''Transformers'', 2018-[[April 21|04-21]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MPM-7 [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#MPM7|Bumblebee]] (''Bumblebee'', 2018-[[October 27|10-27]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MPM-6 [[Ironhide (Movie)/toys#Masterpiece|Ironhide]] (''Transformers'', 2018-[[December 15|12-15]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2019'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MPM-8 [[Megatron (Movie)/toys#Masterpiece|Megatron]] (''Transformers'', 2019-[[August 31|08-31]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MPM-9 [[Jazz (Movie)#Masterpiece|Autobot Jazz]] (''Transformers'', 2019-[[November 2|11-02]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=3|[[File:Masterpiece Movie Bumblebee.jpg|thumb|upright=1.33|MPM-2 Bumblebee]][[File:MPM-12N-Nemesis-Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.33|MPM-12N Nemesis Prime]]
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2020'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MPM-10 [[Starscream (Movie)/toys#MPM10|Starscream]] (''Transformers'', 2020-[[October 31|10-31]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MPM-11 [[Ratchet (Movie)/toys#MPM11|Ratchet]] (''Transformers'', 2020-[[December 26|12-26]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2021'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MPM-12 [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#MasterpieceMPM12|Optimus Prime]] (''Bumblebee'', [[2021]]-[[Calendar|08]])}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2022'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MPM-13 [[Blackout (Movie)#MPM13|Decepticon Blackout]] & [[Scorponok (Movie)#MPM13|Scorponok]] (''Transformers'', [[2022]])}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2023'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MPM-10R [[Starscream (Movie)/toys#MPM10R|Starscream (Revenge of the Fallen Ver.)]] (''Revenge of the Fallen'', [[2023]]-[[February|02]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MPM-12N [[Nemesis Prime (AOE)#Masterpiece|Nemesis Prime]] (''Bumblebee'', 2023-[[March|03]])}}
|}

{{--}}

====''Masterpiece G Series''====
[[File:Mpg-logo.png|center|400px]]
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2022'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MPG-01 [[Shouki#Masterpiece G Series|Trainbot Shouki]] ([[2022]]-[[June 25|06-25]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MPG-02 [[Getsuei#Masterpiece G Series|Trainbot Getsuei]] (2022-[[September 24|09-24]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2023'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MPG-03 [[Yukikaze (G1)#Masterpiece G Series|Trainbot Yukikaze]] ([[2023]]-[[February 25|02-25]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MPG-04 [[Suiken#Masterpiece G Series|Trainbot Suiken]] ([[2023]]-[[June 24|06-24]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MPG-05 [[Seizan#Masterpiece G Series|Trainbot Seizan]] ([[2023]]-[[September 30|09-30]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2024'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MPG-06 [[Kaen#Masterpiece G Series|Trainbot Kaen]]}}
</ul>
|[[File:TF-Masterpiece-MPG-02-Trainbot-Getsuei.jpg|thumb|250px|MPG-02 Trainbot Getsuei]]
|}
{{comingsoontoy|MPG-04, MPG-05, MPG-06}}

===Hasbro===
Due to the brand unification, nearly all Hasbro ''Masterpiece'' releases after ''Generations'' MP-10 Optimus Prime are imports of TakaraTomy toys above with new slip-covers. ''Masterpiece Movie Series'' releases after MPM-4 Optimus Prime, meanwhile, are the same toys in both Hasbro and TakaraTomy markets, with the former often releasing toys as store-exclusives.
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2003'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|20th Anniversary [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Optimus Prime]] (2003/2004)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2006'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|20th Anniversary DVD Edition [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#20thDVD|Optimus Prime]] ([[Transformers: Classics|''Classics'']], 2006)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2007'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|Masterpiece [[Starscream (G1)/toys#MasterpieceUS|Starscream]] (''Classics'', 2007)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2009'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|Masterpiece [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#Universe (2008)|Skywarp]] ([[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|''Universe'']], 2009)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=4|[[File:TRU-Masterpiece-Sunstorm.jpg|upright=1.33|thumb|MP-05 Sunstorm]][[File:MP-YOTGSoundwave.jpg|upright=1.33|thumb|Year Of The Goat Soundwave]]
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2010'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|Masterpiece [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#MPHasbro|Grimlock]] ([[Transformers (2010 toyline)|''Transformers'']], 2010)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2011'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|Masterpiece [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#HasbroMasterpiece|Rodimus Prime]] (''Transformers'', 2011)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2012'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|Masterpiece [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#mp10hasbro|Optimus Prime]] (''Transformers'', 2012)}}
{{Bp-d1|Masterpiece [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Transformers (2010)|Thundercracker]] (''Transformers'', 2012)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2013'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-01 [[Acid Storm (G1)#Masterpiece|Acid Storm]] (2013)}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-02 [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#HasbroMasterpiece|Soundwave]] (''Generations'', 2013)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=3|
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2014'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|Year of the Horse [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#YearOfTheHorseOP|Optimus Prime]] (''[[Transformers: Platinum Edition|Platinum Edition]]'', 2014)}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-03 [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#2014MP|Grimlock]] (2014)}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-04 [[Prowl (G1)/toys#HasbroMP|Prowl]] (2014)}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-05 [[Sunstorm (G1)#HasbroMP|Sunstorm]] (2014)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2015'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|Year Of The Goat [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#SoundwaveMasterpieceYOTG|Soundwave]] (''Generations'', 2015)}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-06 [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Bluestreak]] (''Generations'', 2015)}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-07 [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Masterpiece 2|Starscream]] (''Generations'', 2015)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2016'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-08 [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#HasbroMP|Bumblebee]] & [[Exosuit]] [[Spike Witwicky (G1)#HasbroMP|Spike Witwicky]] (''Generations'', 2016)}}
{{Bp-sa| [[Optimus Prime (SG)#Masterpiece|Shattered Glass Optimus Prime]] (''Generations'', 2016)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2017'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-10 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#Masterpiece|Optimus Prime]] (''Generations'', 2017)}}
{{Bp-a1|MPM-3 [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#MPM3|Bumblebee]] (2017)}}
{{Bp-a1|MPM-4 [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Masterpiece|Optimus Prime]] (2017)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=3|
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2019'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-10G [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#CollabGB|Optimus Prime Ecto-35 Edition]] (''[[Transformers Collaborative|Collaborative]]'', 2019)}}
|}
{{--}}

==Design==
The ''Masterpiece'' line has had a number of designers.

Since MP-25, each ''Masterpiece'' figure has been designed as a team effort, led by [[Hironori Kobayashi]], and any names given are within the scope of the larger team.

===Standard Takara Versions===
{|
|''Mold''||''Designer''||''Notes''
|-
|MP‑1, MP‑2
|[[Hironori Kobayashi]]
|-
|MP‑3, MP‑6, MP‑7
|Hironori Kobayashi (initial design) & [[Shōji Kawamori]] (final version)
|-
|MP‑4 trailer
|[[Hisashi Yuki]]
|Designed in ''one night''!<ref name="mp4trailer">[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/transformers-masterpiece-47/takaratomy-staff-interview-hisashi-yuki-on-masterpiece-180888/ TakaraTomy Staff Interview - Hisashi Yuki on Masterpiece]: Even more horrifying was the plan of reissuing MP-1 to go with Megatron - simply reissuing him wasn't considered to be appealing enough and it was decided to give him a trailer...I was told to come up with a proto (of the trailer) by the end of May, and I designed it in one night. [...] I couldn't shirk my task as the release date had already been set by backward calculation. I really did the best I could though there just wasn't enough time.</ref>
|-
|MP‑5
|Hisashi Yuki
|Designed in twelve days<ref name="mpmegsdev">[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/transformers-masterpiece-47/takaratomy-staff-interview-hisashi-yuki-on-masterpiece-180888/ TakaraTomy Staff Interview - Hisashi Yuki on Masterpiece]: - I hear the first Masterpiece figure you created was MP‑5 Megatron and you hold the fastest development record with it.
[Yuki]: That is right. (*laughs) I was not assigned to be in charge of it initially, but due to the circumstance within the company I was unexpectedly handed down the project. The schedule came with it and I was stunned when I realised that I was only given 12 days, about 2 weeks...To make it worse, at the time of my receiving the task, even the product size wasn't decided. (*tears)</ref>
|-
|MP‑8, MP‑9
|Hironori Kobayashi
|-
|MP‑10
|[[Shogo Hasui]]<ref name="mp10dev">[http://news.tfw2005.com/2014/08/03/takaratomy-staff-interview-shogo-hasui-on-masterpiece-180877/ TakaraTomy Staff Interview – Shogo Hasui on Masterpiece]: - Tell us about the time when you began working on the MP series. [Shogo]: MP-10 Convoy was the first Masterpiece I was involved in developing.
When the project was conceived I was mainly working on the products for the overseas Hasbro market, but was given a chance to develop a Masterpiece for the domestic market irregularly.</ref>
|
|-
|MP‑11
|Hironori Kobayashi & Shogo Hasui
|-
|MP‑12 to MP‑21, MP‑23
|Shogo Hasui
|-
|MP‑22
|Shogo Hasui (initial design) & Hironori Kobayashi (final version)
|Kobayashi took over the design to enable the carrier to carry four car MPs<ref name="mpmagnusdev">[http://news.tfw2005.com/2014/08/03/takaratomy-staff-interview-shogo-hasui-on-masterpiece-180877 TakaraTomy Staff Interview – Shogo Hasui on Masterpiece]: - [Shogo] Ultra Magnus, who was selected to be MP-22, was a character I was dreaming of making into a product since the time of MP-10 development. I was happy to be finally able to work on him. As there had already been several real car MP figures and Ultra Magnus is a car carrier that can carry them, I considered Magnus as a certain milestone in the new MP series. I wanted the car carrier to have a capacity of at least 4 real car MPs while in robot mode his height needed to be as close as seen in the cartoon. The transformation process was expected to require lots of folding of the parts to achieve it, and solving that problem became a very important task. Upon agreeing on that point, Kobayashi took over to work on the transformation mechanism and (Ultra Magnus is) finished as he is now.</ref>
|-
|MP‑24
|Hisashi Yuki
|Hisashi took on MP-24 in order for the other ''Masterpiece'' figures to be released on schedule<ref name="mpstarsaberdev">[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/transformers-masterpiece-47/takaratomy-staff-interview-hisashi-yuki-on-masterpiece-180888/ TakaraTomy Staff Interview - Hisashi Yuki on Masterpiece]: - So the idea was to ask the fans directly what they want first, then realise it as a product. [Yuki]: Yes. It turned out Star Saber was the winner. Hasui, the main series designer, was going to be in charge of the 30th anniversary MP originally. But he was fully occupied with Bumble and Wheeljack, and since Star Saber was a character I was attached to personally, I stood for the job eagerly.</ref>
|-
|MP‑25, MP‑26
|Hironori Kobayashi<ref name="mptracksdev">[http://news.tfw2005.com/2015/07/12/sdcc-2015-the-shogo-hasui-report-296954/ SDCC 2015: The Shogo Hasui Report]: - "I did ask about Tracks and he said he did not design him but he did say (I BELIEVE Kobayashi…again hard to understand) and slowly said Lead Designer. He also said that the same designer did Ironhide and he began to say another name (Ratchet) but stopped himself." A subsequent interview in ''[[Transformers Generations 2015]]'' named Kobayashi as the designer of Ironhide, confirming him as the designer in question.</ref>
|
|-
|MP‑27, MP‑30
|Hironori Kobayashi
|As stated in the ''[[Transformers Generations 2015]]'' book
|-
|MP‑28
|Vehicle styling by [[Yūya Ōnishi]], main developer [[Tomoya Miyake]], edits by Hironori Kobayashi
|As stated in the ''Transformers Generations 2015'' book
|-
|MP‑29
|Hironori Kobayashi
|As stated in the ''Transformers Generations 2015'' book
|-
|MP‑36
|Embellishments and refinements by [[Yuki Ohshima]]
|As stated in the ''[[Transformers Generations 2017]]'' book<ref>[http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/threads/generations-2017-book-mp-36-megatron-article-translated.1096818 Generations 2017 MP-36 translated article]</ref>
|-
|MP-53, MP-54
|Yūya Ōnishi, [[Kōjin Ōno]]
|Ōno returning to his own [[Diaclone]] work as well as his own car
|-
|MP-56
|Kōjin Ōno
|As stated in the ''[[Transformers Generations 2022]]'' book
|-
|MP-57
|Kōjin Ōno, concept art by Yuki Ohshima
|As stated in the ''Transformers Generations 2022'' book
|}

===''Masterpiece Movie Series''===
{|
|'|''Mold''||''Designer''
|-
|MPM-1||Shogo Hasui
|-
|MPM-2||Shogo Hasui
|-
|MPM-13||[[Sam Smith]], [[Tomoki Tatsumi]]<ref>[https://www.instagram.com/p/CdG8p0UDrac/ Sam Smith on Instagram]</ref>
|}

===''Masterpiece G Series''===
{|
|''Mold''||''Designer''||''Notes''
|-
|MPG-01
|Kōjin Ōno, [[Dai Ono]], concept art by Yuki Ohshima
|As stated in the ''[[Transformers Generations 2021]]'' book
|-
|MPG-02
|Kōjin Ōno, Yuki Ohshima
|As stated in the ''Transformers Generations 2022'' book
|-
|MPG-03
|Kōjin Ōno, Yuki Ohshima
|As stated in the ''Transformers Generations 2022'' book
|}

{{toystub|Cross-reference with [[:Category:Masterpiece designers]]}}

==Awards==
* The ''Masterpiece'' line as a whole won the [http://www.takaratomy.co.jp/product_release/pdf/p161028.pdf 2016 Long Life Design award] (PDF link) presented by the [https://www.g-mark.org/about/ Good Design Awards].
* [[Shouki#Masterpiece|MPG-01 ''Masterpiece'' Shouki]] recieved an Excellence Award in the "High Target" (read: collector) Toy category at the 2022 Japan Toy Awards.<ref>[https://www.toys.or.jp/toyshow/awards.html The 2022 Japan Toy Awards] at the Tokyo Toy Show website.</ref>

==Notes==
* Like with previous lines, the official Hasbro-initiated imports of ''Masterpiece'' figures were also assigned code names. For the 2021 releases, the "theme" for those code names was "snacks":
{{collist|3|
:::*Arcee: "Airheads"
:::*Black Convoy: "Cavaliers"
:::*Spinout: "Snickers"
:::*Tigatron: "Twizzlers"
}}
:For the 2022 releases, it was "deserts":
{{collist|3|
:::*Skywarp: "Sahara"
:::*Autobot Skids: "Kalahari"
:::*Reboost : "Sonoran"
}}
*The Hasbro Pulse listing of the [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Anti-Gravity Pedestal Tenseg Base|Anti-Gravity Pedestal Tenseg Base Optimus Prime set]] comes sheathed in a Masterpiece branded sleeve for the box, but the page does not list it for very obvious reasons. (Its code name was "Colorado", for those wondering.)

==References==
{{reflist|2}}

==External links==
* [http://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/products/tf_mp TakaraTomy ''Masterpiece'' website]
* [https://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/products/tf_mpm ''Masterpiece Movie Series'' website]
* [https://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/tf_mpg/ ''Masterpiece G Series'' website]
* [https://hasbropulse.com/collections/transformers?refinementList%5Bnamed_tags.Series%5D%5B0%5D=Transformers%20Masterpiece ''Masterpiece''] at [[Hasbro Pulse]]
* [https://www.actionfigure411.com/transformers/ Transformers Masterpiece Visual and Price Guides]

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The Transformers: Masterpiece

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'''''The Transformers: Masterpiece''''' (トランスフォーマーマスターピース, ''Toransufōmā Masutāpīsu'', also '''''The Transformers: Master Piece''''')<ref>MP-01 Convoy's box featured an early English logo that put a space in between "master" and "piece". From MP-2 Ultra Magnus-onwards, the logo was changed to "Masterpiece" with no space.</ref> is a toyline of collector-focused toys that are primarily based upon characters from the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|original ''The Transformers'' cartoon]], but manufactured with today's advanced engineering techniques. As a line aimed towards collectors, ''Masterpiece'' Transformers tend to be very expensive, with larger and more complex [[Transformation (toys)|conversion]] schemes to achieve closer accuracy and greater articulation than toys aimed at children.

Though the ''Masterpiece'' line is largely developed by [[TakaraTomy|Takara/TakaraTomy]] with the [[Japan]]ese market in mind, the line is also distributed by [[Hasbro]] in Asian markets outside Japan, and in [[Australia]] as [[Target]] and [[Toys"R"Us]] [[exclusive]]s. Hasbro has also [[redeco]]ed/[[retool]]ed molds from this line for release in their own markets under various toy lines, and almost always as store exclusives. These Hasbro versions originally saw release as [[Walmart]] exclusives until 2009, when they were succeeded by Toys"R"Us. From 2013 onwards, Hasbro released its versions as a single cohesive line (instead of as part of other, contemporary lines), with a numbering system similar to the one used by TakaraTomy. However, by 2015, the figures were again [[co-branding|co-branded]] as part of the ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' line, while still continuing their numbering system. Beginning with TakaraTomy's MP-43 (as well as the MP-17+, MP-18+ and MP-20+ versions released around the same time), Hasbro officially distributed all-new figures as imports available from various online retailers and specialty stores. The Hasbro versions differ ever-so-slightly from the Japanese-distributed TakaraTomy versions by the addition of a [[tampograph]]ed Hasbro product code number on the figure itself, and the use of an additional black outer sleeve for the packaging that prominently features the [[List of Japanese ID numbers|Japanese ID number]], but not any actual ''name'' for the figure.
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==Scale and rate of releases==
The ''Masterpiece'' line started at a slow pace in 2003, with new molds being released every two years or so, and with redecos/retools being released in-between. The figures that were released back then were exclusive of the larger main characters, and [[scale]] wasn't very consistent due to price constraints and their large size, with the results being that figures of certain huge characters (such as Grimlock) were too short compared to other characters they were meant to tower over (such as Convoy).

With the release of a new tooling of Convoy in 2011, the line was rebooted, featuring a smaller, more consistent scale based on MP-09 Rodimus Convoy, and a ''significant'' increase in releases per year. Rather notably, ''Masterpieces'' of the smaller characters were introduced.

Starting in 2016, ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (franchise)|Beast Wars]]'' characters were added to the line, and the series began a shift towards even more extreme cartoon-accuracy.

2021 saw the beginning of a swing in the other direction towards an [[Transformers: Alternators|''Alternators'']]-style focus on licensed vehicle mode accuracy and, subsequently, vehicle mode scale, beginning with simultaneous release of MP-53 Skids and MP-54 Reboost, marketed almost entirely on the back of their popular Honda City vehicle mode.

In 2022 the trend kicked into high gear as TakaraTomy launched the ''G Series'' combiner subline with the [[Trainbot]]s, an obscure subgroup within the context of the ''Transformers'' brand, in a big swing for Japan's massive model train market. The figures are made to the model train "HO [[scale]],"<ref>[https://news.tfw2005.com/2021/10/28/figure-king-285-interview-with-mpg-01-raiden-development-team-english-translation-443964 Figure King 285: Interview With MPG-01 Raiden Development Team – English Translation] on TFW2005</ref> which—whether or not intentional—also makes their [[robot mode]]s fit the same cartoon-based scale as the current mainline ''Masterpiece'' Transformers, having the individual components stand ''slightly'' taller than the standard [[Autobot Cars]].

Back on the cartoon-based side of things, 2022 also saw the announcement of MP-57 Skyfire, who, in a truly awe-inspiring display of [[Size changing|mass shifting]] reproduction, features a series of Autobot miniatures for vehicle mode to accommodate his use as a transport in the cartoon.

==Sublines==
In addition to the main ''Masterpiece'' line, there are four sublines based on both other franchises and other portions of the ''Transformers'' franchise:

===''Transformers'' sublines===
* The '''''[[#Masterpiece Movie Series|Transformers: Masterpiece Movie Series]]''''' (トランスフォーマーマスターピースムービーシリーズ ''Toransufōmā Masutāpīsu Mūbī Shirīzu'') line, based on the [[live-action film series]], with toys designated MPM-##; this line originally consisted of detailed redecoes of [[Size class|Leader-sized]] toys from [[Transformers (2010 toyline)|the 2010 ''Transformers'' toyline]] and was canceled after only two releases. It was later revived in [[2017]] for the 10th Anniversary of the [[Transformers (film)|first movie]], this time featuring all-new molds. The revived line was released in conjunction with Hasbro, with the toys [[co-branding|co-branded]] "Hasbro" and "TakaraTomy" on their packaging.
* The '''''[[#Masterpiece G Series|Transformers: Masterpiece G Series]]''''' (トランスフォーマーマスターピースGシリーズ ''Toransufōmā Masutāpīsu G Shirīzu'') line, with toys designated as MPG-##, which for now, only consists of ''[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (franchise)#Transformers: The Headmasters|The Headmasters]]'' [[Trainbot]]s that combine to form [[Raiden#Masterpiece G Series|the first official ''Masterpiece''-scale]] [[combiner]]. The figures feature a ''heavy'' emphasis on vehicle mode accuracy, being produced in collaboration with [[TOMIX]], the {{w|Rail transport modelling|train department}} of TakaraTomy's {{w|scale model}} oriented subsidiary [[Tomytec]], and licensed by a bevy of railway manufacturers. Accordingly, the figures are fully functional model trains at the HO scale,<ref>[https://www.soundwavesoblivion.com/techspecs/interviewkojinono2.html Figure King 285: Interview With MPG-01 Raiden Development Team – English Translation] at Soundwaves Oblivion</ref> which also puts them at the right [[scale]] for robot mode in terms of [[Show-accuracy|cartoon-accuracy]]. The "G" stands for "GATTAI" (合体), "GIANT" (巨大化), and "GREAT" (グレート), "gattai" meaning "combine" in Japanese.<ref>[https://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/products/tf_mpg ''G Series'' hub on the TakaraTomy website]</ref>

===Other ''Masterpiece'' sublines===
* The '''''[[Brave (franchise)|Masterpiece Brave Series]]''''' (マスターピース勇者シリーズ ''Masutāpīsu Yūsha Shirīzu'') line, with toys designated as MP-B##, which was cancelled after only two releases.
* The '''''[[Zoids|Zoids Masterpiece]]''''' (ゾイドマスターピース ''Zoido Masutāpīsu'') line, with toys designated as MPZ-##.

For obvious reasons, neither the ''Brave Series'' nor ''Zoids'' ''Masterpiece'' lines are covered on this wiki.

==Fiction==
'''''The Transformers: Masterpiece''''' toyline has received some light fictional support throughout its extensive run, thus far largely within the [[Japanese Generation 1 cartoon continuity]].

===Comics===
[[File:MP1BCybertronCommanderCover01.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1]]
''Masterpiece'' received [[e-HOBBY]] comics between [[2010]]-[[2011]] to provide fictional justification for their various exclusive redecoes, as well as a smattering of higher concept comics told sporadically through the ''[[Transformers Generations (series)|Transformers Generations]]'' book series beginning in [[2014]] and continuing to this day.
====e-HOBBY ====
*"[[MP-1B Cybertron Commander / Convoy Black Ver.]]"
*"[[MP-3G Destron Air Commander / Starscream Ghost Ver.]]"
*"[[Destron Doppelgänger Black Rodimus Convoy]]"

====''Generations'' book series====
*"[[Controverse]]"
*"[[Reborn]]"
{{chapters|title="Wars" series (''Masterpiece'')
|prev=Transformers: Generations (Japan)#Fiction
|next=
|content=
*"[[Rodimus Wars]]"
<div class="list-header">''Train Wars''</div>
*"[[The Train Wars: The Origin]]"
}}
Perhaps most notably, ''Masterpiece'' inherited [[Yuki Ohshima]]'s series of comics colloquially known as the "Wars" series from TakaraTomy's short-lived [[2012]] [[Transformers: Generations (Japan)|''Generations'']] toyline (not to be confused with the [[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|modern super-brand]]) beginning in [[2015]] with "[[Rodimus Wars]]," a ''[[The Transformers: The Movie|Transformers: The Movie]]'' prequel advertising the then-upcoming MP-28 [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#MP28|Hot Rodimus]] and MP-29 [[Shockwave (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Laserwave]]. As of this writing, the series is concerned with an ongoing distant prequel to the primary arc of the series' ''Generations'' incarnation, "[[Train Wars]]," to advertise the ''Masterpiece G Series'' [[Trainbot#Masterpiece G Series|Trainbot]]s.

====IDW Publishing====
''Masterpiece'' briefly rode the coattails of Hasbro's [[Transformers Collaborative|''Collaborative'']] crossover brand into mass market comic books in [[2019]] with MP-10G [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#CollabGB|Optimus Prime Ecto-35 Edition]]'s prominent appearance in the ''[[Transformers/Ghostbusters]]'' comic, albeit very much playing second fiddle to ''Collaborative''{{'}}s original character for the ''Ghostbusters x Transformers'' subline, [[Ectotron]].
{{--}}

===Prose===
[[File:Transformers Mode Eva ch 1.jpg|thumb|upright=1.6]]
====Pack-in plotlines====
Beginning around [[2015]] with the [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#MP18B|blue variant]] of ''Masterpiece'' [[Bluestreak (G1)|Bluestreak]], TakaraTomy began to build out the bios printed in the instructions of its original decoes into full-on recurring prose plotlines penned by all-around brand renaissance man and ''[[The Transformers: Collector's Edition|Collector's Edition]]'' veteran [[Hirofumi Ichikawa]]<ref>{{citesocial|quote=Not all, but yes. I wrote most of Diaclone/Microchange repaints bios, except MP Tigertrack/Clamp Down/Bluestreak/Enemy & other cassettes (though I did original e-Hobby and Encore).|link=https://twitter.com/Hirovmi/status/1604695336206815233?s=20&t=nkk0qz_bmz0rHavlkZQ_RA|site=Twitter|name=Hirofumi Ichikawa|year=2022|month=12|day=18}}</ref> that continue to this day. Known participating releases include:
{{collist|3|
*MP-18B [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#MP18B|Bluestreak]]
*MP-23 [[Exhaust#Masterpiece|Exhaust]]
*MP-25L [[Loudpedal#Masterpiece|Loudpedal]]
*MP-26 [[Road Rage (G1)#Masterpiece|Road Rage]]
*MP-31 [[Delta Magnus#Masterpiece|Delta Magnus]]
*MP-42 [[Cordon (G1)#Masterpiece|Cordon]]
*MP-39+ [[Spin-Out (G1)#Masterpiece|Spinout]]
*MP-54 [[Reboost#Masterpiece|Reboost]]
*MP-53+ [[Crosscut (G1)#Masterpiece|Senatorcrosscut]] {{sic}}
*MP-53+B [[Burn Out (Diaclone)#Masterpiece|Dia Burnout]]
}}

Separate vignettes are occasionally included to supplement the bios:
*"[[Story of Black Convoy]]"
*"[[Noise & Smoke]]"

====''Transformers × Evangelion''====
{{main|Transformers × Evangelion}}
This tiny crossover franchise with the wildly popular ''{{w|Neon Genesis Evangelion}}'' brand received a short blog feature on the TakaraTomy website.

===''End of G1 Universe''===
{{main|The Transformers: End of G1 Universe}}
[[2022]] saw the surprise announcement from TakaraTomy of a devoted webcomic for ''Masterpiece'', named "[[The Transformers: End of G1 Universe|''End of G1 Universe'']]" and published directly on the ''Masterpiece'' website, beginning with MP-48+ [[Dark Amber Leo Prime#Toys|Dark Amber Leo Prime]]. The next installment in brand veteran [[Hayato Sakamoto]]'s series of pack-in comic epics following the finale of the [[Generations Selects Special Comic|comic]] for TakaraTomy's arm of the [[Generations Selects (franchise)|''Generations Selects'']] franchise the previous year, the series sets the ostentatious goal of ''concluding'' the behemoth [[Japanese Generation 1 cartoon continuity]].
{{--}}

==Toys==
===Takara/TakaraTomy===
====Standard ''Masterpiece'' line====
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2003'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-1 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Convoy]] ([[2003]]-[[December 11|12-11]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2005'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-2 [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Ultra Magnus]] ([[2005]]-[[March 24|03-24]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2006'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-3 [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Starscream]] ([[2006]]-[[September 28|09-28]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-4 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP4|Convoy Perfect Edition]] (2006-09-28/[[2009]]-[[October 1|10-01]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2007'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-5 [[Megatron (G1)/toys#MP5|Megatron]] ([[2007]]-[[March 29|03-29]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-6 [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Skywarp]] ([[2007]]-[[September 1|09-01]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=4|[[File:TF-Masterpiece-MP-1-Convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.33|MP-1 Convoy, the OG ''Masterpiece'' figure]][[File:MP24-StarSaber.jpg|thumb|upright=1.33|MP-24 Star Saber]][[File:Masterpiece-MP-43-Megatron-(Beast-Wars).jpg|thumb|upright=1.33|MP-43 Megatron]][[File:TF-Masterpiece-MP-52-Starscream.jpg|thumb|upright=1.33|MP-52 Starscream]]
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2008'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-7 [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Thundercracker]] ([[2008]]-[[November 20|11-20]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2009'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-8 [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Grimlock]] (2009-[[March 26|03-26]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2011'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-9 [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Rodimus Convoy]] ([[2011]]-[[January 29|01-29]]/2011-[[September 24|09-24]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-10 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP10|Convoy]] (2011-09-24)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2012'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-11 [[Starscream (G1)/toys#MP11|Starscream]] ([[2012]]-[[March 31|03-31]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-12 [[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Lambor]] (2012-[[October 27|10-27]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-14 [[Red Alert (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Alert]] (2012-[[December 15|12-15]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=3|
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2013'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-13 [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Soundwave]] (with [[Laserbeak (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Condor]]) ([[2013]]-[[January 26|01-26]]/2013-[[September 28|09-28]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-15 [[Rumble (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Rumble]] & [[Ravage (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Jaguar]] (2013-[[February 23|02-23]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-16 [[Frenzy (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Frenzy]] & [[Buzzsaw (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Buzzsaw]] (2013-[[March 23|03-23]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-17 [[Prowl (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Prowl]] (2013-09-28)}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-18 [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#Masterpiece 2|Streak]] (2013-[[October 26|10-16]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-19 [[Smokescreen (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Smokescreen]] (2013-[[December 14|12-14]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2014'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-20 [[Wheeljack (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Wheeljack]] ([[2014]]-[[September 20|09-20]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-21 [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Masterpiece 2|Bumble]] (with [[Daniel Witwicky (G1)#Masterpiece|Daniel Witwicky]]) (2014-[[November 29|11-29]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-22 [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#MP22|Ultra Magnus]] (2014-[[December 27|12-27]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2015'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-23 [[Exhaust#Masterpiece|Exhaust]] ([[2015]]-[[March 21|03-21]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-24 [[Star Saber (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Star Saber]] (2015-03-21)}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-25 [[Tracks (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Tracks]] (2015-[[November 7|11-07]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-26 [[Road Rage (G1)#Masterpiece|Road Rage]] (2015-[[December 26|12-26]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2016'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-27 [[Ironhide (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Ironhide]] ([[2016]]-[[January 30|01-30]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-28 [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#MP28|Hot Rodimus]] (2016-[[February 27|02-27]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-29 [[Shockwave (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Destron Laserwave]] (2016-[[March 26|03-26]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-30 [[Ratchet (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Ratchet]] (2016-[[April 23|04-23]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-31 [[Delta Magnus#Masterpiece|Delta Magnus]] (2016-[[August 27|08-27]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-14+ [[Red Alert (G1)/toys#MP14Plus|Alert Anime Color Edition]] (2016-[[September 24|09-24]])}}
{{Bp-m1|MP-32 [[Optimus Primal (BW)/toys#Masterpiece|Convoy (Beast Wars)]] (2016-[[October 29|10-29]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-33 [[Inferno (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Inferno]] (2016-[[November 26|11-26]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=3|
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2017'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-m1|MP-34 [[Cheetor (BW)/toys#Masterpiece|Cheetus (Beast Wars)]] ([[2017]]-[[February 25|02-25]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-35 [[Grapple (G1)#Masterpiece|Grapple]] (2017-02-25)}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-36 [[Megatron (G1)/toys#MP36|Megatron]] (2017-[[April 1|04-01]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-37 [[Artfire#Masterpiece|Artfire]] (2017-[[May 27|05-27]])}}
{{Bp-m1|MP-38 [[Optimus Primal (BW)/toys#MP38|Convoy (Beast Wars) Legendary Leader Ver.]] (2017-[[June 24|06-24]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-12+ [[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#MP12Plus|Lambor Anime Color Edition]] (2017-[[November 25|11-25]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-39 [[Sunstreaker (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Sunstreaker]] (2017-[[December 22|12-22]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2018'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-40 [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#MP40|Targetmaster Hot Rodimus]] ([[2018]]-[[February 24|02-24]])}}
{{Bp-m1|MP-41 [[Dinobot (BW)/toys#Masterpiece|Dinobot (Beast Wars)]] (2018-[[July 28|07-28]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-17+ [[Prowl (G1)/toys#MP17Plus|Prowl]] (2018-[[September 29|09-29]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-42 [[Cordon#Masterpiece|Cordon]] (2018-[[October 27|10-27]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-29+ [[Shockwave (G1)/toys#MP29Plus|Destron Laserwave]] (2018-[[November 24|11-24]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-36+ [[Megatron (G1)/toys#MP36Plus|Megatron]] (2018-[[December 29|12-29]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2019'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-p1|MP-43 [[Megatron (BW)/toys#Masterpiece|Megatron (Beast Wars)]] ([[2019]]-[[March 30|03-30]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-20+ [[Wheeljack (G1)/toys#MP20Plus|Wheeljack]] ([[2019]]-03)}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-18+ [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#MP18Plus|Streak]] (2019-[[July 27|07-27]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-44 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP44|Convoy Ver.3.0]] (2019-[[August 31|08-31]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-45 [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#MP45|Bumble (Ver. 2.0)]] (2019-[[November 23|11-23]])}}
{{Bp-p1|MP-46 [[Blackarachnia (BW)/toys#Masterpiece|Blackwidow (Beast Wars)]] (2019-[[November 23|11-23]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-47 [[Hound (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Hound]] (2019-[[December 26|12-26]])}}

</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2020'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-19+ [[Smokescreen (G1)/toys#MP19Plus|Smokescreen]] ([[2020]]-[[January 27|01-27]])}}
{{Bp-m1|MP-48 [[Lio Convoy#Masterpiece|Lio Convoy (Beast Wars)]] ([[2020]]-[[February 29|02-29]])}}
{{Bp-m1|MP-38+ [[Optimus Primal (BW)/toys#MP38Plus|Burning Convoy (Beast Wars)]] (2020-[[March 25|03-25]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-49 [[Nemesis Prime (G1)#MP49|Black Convoy]] (2020-[[July 25|07-25]])}}
{{Bp-m1|MP-50 [[Tigatron#Masterpiece|Tigatron (Beast Wars)]] (2020-[[September 26|09-26]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-39+ [[Spin-Out (G1)#Masterpiece|Spinout]] (2020-[[November 28|11-28]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-51 [[Arcee (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Arcee]] (2020-[[December 29|12-29]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=3|
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2021'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-52 [[Starscream (G1)/toys#MP52|Starscream]] ([[2021]]-[[June 26|06-20]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-52+ [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#MP52|Thundercracker]] ([[2021]]-09-27)}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-53 [[Skids (G1)#Masterpiece|Skids]] (2021-[[November 20|11-20]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-54 [[Reboost#Masterpiece|Reboost]] (2021-[[November 20|11-20]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-52+SW [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#MP52|Skywarp]] (2021-[[December 25|12-25]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2022'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-55 [[Nightbird (G1)#Masterpiece|Nightbird Shadow]] ([[2022]]-[[February 28|02-28]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-53+ [[Crosscut (G1)#Masterpiece|Senatorcrosscut]] ([[2022]]-[[March 26|03-26]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-56 [[Trailbreaker (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Trailbreaker]] ([[2022]]-[[December 29|12-29]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2023'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-m1|MP-48+ [[Dark Amber Leo Prime#Toys|Dark Amber Leo Prime]] ([[2023]]-[[January 28|01-28]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-57 [[Jetfire (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Skyfire]] ([[2023]]-[[January 31|01-31]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-53+B [[Burn Out (Diaclone)#Masterpiece|Dia Burnout]] ([[2023]]-[[March 25|03-25]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2024'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-?? Hoist}}
</ul>
|}

=====Amazon Japan exclusive accessories=====
Between MP-12 and MP-21, several figures, when ordered from [[Amazon (website)|Amazon Japan]], came with a separately-bagged exclusive accessory for the figure.
[[File:MP-13 Lambor full color.jpg|thumb|upright=1.0|right|MP-12 Lambor with Amazon Japan exclusive piledrivers]]
{|class="wikitable" border="5" style="width:70%"
|-
! scope="col" width="32%" | '''Figure'''
! scope="col" width="30%" | '''Accessory'''
|-
|MP-12 Lambor
|Two pile drivers
|-
|MP-13 Soundwave
|Two additional [[Energon cube]]s
|-
|MP-17 Prowl
|Missile launcher
|-
|MP-18 Streak
|Missile launcher
|-
|MP-20 Wheeljack
|[[Hypno-chip]] disruptor
|-
|MP-21 Bumble
|"Battle face"
|-
|}
{{--}}

=====Special editions=====
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2004'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-1 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#goldmp|Convoy]] ([[Lucky Draw figure]], [[2004]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2009'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-01B [[Eldedroid#Masterpiece|Convoy Black Ver.]] ([[2009]]-[[November 21|11-21]]/2010-01)}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-8X [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#MP8X|King Grimlock]] (2009–12))}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2010'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-3G [[Starscream (G1)/toys#MP3G|Starscream Ghost Ver.]] ([[2010]]-06)}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-4S [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP4S|Convoy Sleep Mode]] (2010-06)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2011'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-1L [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP1L|Convoy Last Production]] ([[2011]]-[[March 26|03-26]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-09B [[Black Rodimus Convoy#Masterpiece|Black Rodimus Convoy]] (2011-[[November 28|11-28]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=4|[[File:MP14C-Clampdown.jpg|thumb|upright=1.33|MP-14C Clampdown]][[File:MP-25L-Loud-Pedal.jpg|thumb|upright=1.33|MP-25L Loudpedal]][[File:MP-10ASL.jpg|thumb|upright=1.33|MP-10ASL Convoy (atmos safari LEBRON Ver.)]]
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2012'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-11S [[Sunstorm (G1)#Masterpiece|Sunstorm]] ([[2012]]-[[August 25|08-25]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2013'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-10B [[Nemesis Prime (G1)#Masterpiece|Black Convoy]] ([[2013]]-[[March 30|03-30]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-12T [[Tigertrack#Masterpiece|Tigertrack]] (2013-07)}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-11A [[Acid Storm (G1)#Masterpiece|Acid Storm]] (2013-[[October 3|10-03]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2014'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-12G [[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#MP12G|Lambor G-2 Ver.]] ([[2014]]-[[February 22|02-22]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-13B [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#MP13B|Soundblaster]] (with [[Ratbat (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Ratbat]]) (2014-[[March 23|03-23]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-18S [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#MP18S|Silverstreak]] (2014-[[June 14|06-14]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-10A [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP10A|Convoy (BAPE ver.)]] (2014-[[August 19|07-19]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-12 [[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#TFExpo14MP12|Lambor]] (TFExpo 2014 exclusive) (2012-[[August 9|08-09]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-10 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#eva|Convoy Mode "Eva"]] (2014-[[November 28|11-28]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-5G [[Megatron (G1)/toys#MP5G|Megatron Gold Ver.]] (2014-12)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2015'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-11SW [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#MP11SW|Skywarp]] ([[2015]]-[[January 5|01-05]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-21G [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#MP21G|Bumble G-2 Ver.]] (2015-[[July 25|07-25]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-18B [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#MP18B|Bluestreak]] (2015-[[August 29|08-29]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-11T [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#MP11T|Thundercracker]] (2015-11)}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-10R [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP10R|Convoy (BAPE REDCAMO ver.)]] (2015-11)}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-21R [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#MP21R|Bumble Red Body]] (2015-[[December 26|12-26]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-14C [[Clampdown (G1)#Masterpiece|Clampdown]] (2015-12-26)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=3|
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2016'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-11NR [[Ramjet (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Ramjet]] ([[2016]]-[[March 19|03-19]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-25L [[Loudpedal#Masterpiece|Loudpedal]] (2016-[[June 11|06-11]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-11NT [[Thrust (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Thrust]] (2016-[[October 29|10-29]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2017'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-10K [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP10K|Convoy (BAPE BLACKCAMO ver.)]] (2017-01)}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-11ND [[Dirge (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Dirge]] ([[2017]]-[[June 28|06-28]])}}
{{Bp-a1d1|MP-15/16E [[Stripes#Masterpiece|Stripes]], [[Nightstalker (G1)#Masterpiece|Nightstalker]], [[Wingthing (G1)#Masterpiece|Wingthing]] & [[Enemy (G1)#Masterpiece|Enemy]] (2017-[[December 23|12-23]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2018'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-711 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP711|Convoy (7-Eleven ver.)]] ([[2018]]-[[February 28|02-28]])}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Golden Lagoon|Golden Lagoon Convoy]] (2018-[[July 29|07-29]])}}
{{Bp-p1|MP-34S [[Shadow Panther#Masterpiece|Shadow Panther (Beast Wars)]] (2018-[[August 25|08-25]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2019'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-10ASL [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP10ASL|Convoy (atmos safari LEBRON Ver.)]] (2019-[[March 15|03-15]])}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=3|
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2020'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-10DC [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP10DC|Convoy (atmos safari DUCKCAMO Ver.)]] (2020-[[March 26|03-26]])}}
|}




{{--}}

====''Masterpiece Movie Series''====
[[File:TF-Movie-Masterpiece-Series-Logo.png|center|400px]]
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2010'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MPM-1 [[Starscream (Movie)/toys#Masterpiece|Starscream]] (''Transformers'', 2010-[[October 30|10-30]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MPM-2 [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#Masterpiece|Bumblebee]] (''Revenge of the Fallen'', 2010-[[December 25|12-25]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2017'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MPM-3 [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#MPM3|Bumblebee]] (''Transformers'', 2017-[[July 29|07-29]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MPM-4 [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Masterpiece|Optimus Prime]] (''Transformers'', 2017-[[September 30|09-30]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2018'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MPM-5 [[Barricade (Movie)/toys#Masterpiece|Barricade]] (''Transformers'', 2018-[[April 21|04-21]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MPM-7 [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#MPM7|Bumblebee]] (''Bumblebee'', 2018-[[October 27|10-27]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MPM-6 [[Ironhide (Movie)/toys#Masterpiece|Ironhide]] (''Transformers'', 2018-[[December 15|12-15]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2019'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MPM-8 [[Megatron (Movie)/toys#Masterpiece|Megatron]] (''Transformers'', 2019-[[August 31|08-31]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MPM-9 [[Jazz (Movie)#Masterpiece|Autobot Jazz]] (''Transformers'', 2019-[[November 2|11-02]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=3|[[File:Masterpiece Movie Bumblebee.jpg|thumb|upright=1.33|MPM-2 Bumblebee]][[File:MPM-12N-Nemesis-Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.33|MPM-12N Nemesis Prime]]
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2020'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MPM-10 [[Starscream (Movie)/toys#MPM10|Starscream]] (''Transformers'', 2020-[[October 31|10-31]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MPM-11 [[Ratchet (Movie)/toys#MPM11|Ratchet]] (''Transformers'', 2020-[[December 26|12-26]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2021'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MPM-12 [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#MasterpieceMPM12|Optimus Prime]] (''Bumblebee'', [[2021]]-[[Calendar|08]])}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2022'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MPM-13 [[Blackout (Movie)#MPM13|Decepticon Blackout]] & [[Scorponok (Movie)#MPM13|Scorponok]] (''Transformers'', [[2022]])}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2023'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MPM-10R [[Starscream (Movie)/toys#MPM10R|Starscream (Revenge of the Fallen Ver.)]] (''Revenge of the Fallen'', [[2023]]-[[February|02]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MPM-12N [[Nemesis Prime (AOE)#Masterpiece|Nemesis Prime]] (''Bumblebee'', 2023-[[March|03]])}}
|}

{{--}}

====''Masterpiece G Series''====
[[File:Mpg-logo.png|center|400px]]
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2022'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MPG-01 [[Shouki#Masterpiece G Series|Trainbot Shouki]] ([[2022]]-[[June 25|06-25]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MPG-02 [[Getsuei#Masterpiece G Series|Trainbot Getsuei]] (2022-[[September 24|09-24]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2023'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MPG-03 [[Yukikaze (G1)#Masterpiece G Series|Trainbot Yukikaze]] ([[2023]]-[[February 25|02-25]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MPG-04 [[Suiken#Masterpiece G Series|Trainbot Suiken]] ([[2023]]-[[June 24|06-24]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MPG-05 [[Seizan#Masterpiece G Series|Trainbot Seizan]] ([[2023]]-[[September 30|09-30]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''TBD'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MPG-06 [[Kaen#Masterpiece G Series|Trainbot Kaen]]}}
</ul>
|[[File:TF-Masterpiece-MPG-02-Trainbot-Getsuei.jpg|thumb|250px|MPG-02 Trainbot Getsuei]]
|}
{{comingsoontoy|MPG-04, MPG-05, MPG-06}}

===Hasbro===
Due to the brand unification, nearly all Hasbro ''Masterpiece'' releases after ''Generations'' MP-10 Optimus Prime are imports of TakaraTomy toys above with new slip-covers. ''Masterpiece Movie Series'' releases after MPM-4 Optimus Prime, meanwhile, are the same toys in both Hasbro and TakaraTomy markets, with the former often releasing toys as store-exclusives.
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2003'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|20th Anniversary [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Optimus Prime]] (2003/2004)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2006'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|20th Anniversary DVD Edition [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#20thDVD|Optimus Prime]] ([[Transformers: Classics|''Classics'']], 2006)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2007'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|Masterpiece [[Starscream (G1)/toys#MasterpieceUS|Starscream]] (''Classics'', 2007)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2009'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|Masterpiece [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#Universe (2008)|Skywarp]] ([[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|''Universe'']], 2009)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=4|[[File:TRU-Masterpiece-Sunstorm.jpg|upright=1.33|thumb|MP-05 Sunstorm]][[File:MP-YOTGSoundwave.jpg|upright=1.33|thumb|Year Of The Goat Soundwave]]
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2010'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|Masterpiece [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#MPHasbro|Grimlock]] ([[Transformers (2010 toyline)|''Transformers'']], 2010)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2011'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|Masterpiece [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#HasbroMasterpiece|Rodimus Prime]] (''Transformers'', 2011)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2012'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|Masterpiece [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#mp10hasbro|Optimus Prime]] (''Transformers'', 2012)}}
{{Bp-d1|Masterpiece [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Transformers (2010)|Thundercracker]] (''Transformers'', 2012)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2013'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-01 [[Acid Storm (G1)#Masterpiece|Acid Storm]] (2013)}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-02 [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#HasbroMasterpiece|Soundwave]] (''Generations'', 2013)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=3|
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2014'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|Year of the Horse [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#YearOfTheHorseOP|Optimus Prime]] (''[[Transformers: Platinum Edition|Platinum Edition]]'', 2014)}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-03 [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#2014MP|Grimlock]] (2014)}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-04 [[Prowl (G1)/toys#HasbroMP|Prowl]] (2014)}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-05 [[Sunstorm (G1)#HasbroMP|Sunstorm]] (2014)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2015'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|Year Of The Goat [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#SoundwaveMasterpieceYOTG|Soundwave]] (''Generations'', 2015)}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-06 [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Bluestreak]] (''Generations'', 2015)}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-07 [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Masterpiece 2|Starscream]] (''Generations'', 2015)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2016'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-08 [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#HasbroMP|Bumblebee]] & [[Exosuit]] [[Spike Witwicky (G1)#HasbroMP|Spike Witwicky]] (''Generations'', 2016)}}
{{Bp-sa| [[Optimus Prime (SG)#Masterpiece|Shattered Glass Optimus Prime]] (''Generations'', 2016)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2017'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-10 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#Masterpiece|Optimus Prime]] (''Generations'', 2017)}}
{{Bp-a1|MPM-3 [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#MPM3|Bumblebee]] (2017)}}
{{Bp-a1|MPM-4 [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Masterpiece|Optimus Prime]] (2017)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=3|
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2019'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-10G [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#CollabGB|Optimus Prime Ecto-35 Edition]] (''[[Transformers Collaborative|Collaborative]]'', 2019)}}
|}
{{--}}

==Design==
The ''Masterpiece'' line has had a number of designers.

Since MP-25, each ''Masterpiece'' figure has been designed as a team effort, led by [[Hironori Kobayashi]], and any names given are within the scope of the larger team.

===Standard Takara Versions===
{|
|''Mold''||''Designer''||''Notes''
|-
|MP‑1, MP‑2
|[[Hironori Kobayashi]]
|-
|MP‑3, MP‑6, MP‑7
|Hironori Kobayashi (initial design) & [[Shōji Kawamori]] (final version)
|-
|MP‑4 trailer
|[[Hisashi Yuki]]
|Designed in ''one night''!<ref name="mp4trailer">[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/transformers-masterpiece-47/takaratomy-staff-interview-hisashi-yuki-on-masterpiece-180888/ TakaraTomy Staff Interview - Hisashi Yuki on Masterpiece]: Even more horrifying was the plan of reissuing MP-1 to go with Megatron - simply reissuing him wasn't considered to be appealing enough and it was decided to give him a trailer...I was told to come up with a proto (of the trailer) by the end of May, and I designed it in one night. [...] I couldn't shirk my task as the release date had already been set by backward calculation. I really did the best I could though there just wasn't enough time.</ref>
|-
|MP‑5
|Hisashi Yuki
|Designed in twelve days<ref name="mpmegsdev">[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/transformers-masterpiece-47/takaratomy-staff-interview-hisashi-yuki-on-masterpiece-180888/ TakaraTomy Staff Interview - Hisashi Yuki on Masterpiece]: - I hear the first Masterpiece figure you created was MP‑5 Megatron and you hold the fastest development record with it.
[Yuki]: That is right. (*laughs) I was not assigned to be in charge of it initially, but due to the circumstance within the company I was unexpectedly handed down the project. The schedule came with it and I was stunned when I realised that I was only given 12 days, about 2 weeks...To make it worse, at the time of my receiving the task, even the product size wasn't decided. (*tears)</ref>
|-
|MP‑8, MP‑9
|Hironori Kobayashi
|-
|MP‑10
|[[Shogo Hasui]]<ref name="mp10dev">[http://news.tfw2005.com/2014/08/03/takaratomy-staff-interview-shogo-hasui-on-masterpiece-180877/ TakaraTomy Staff Interview – Shogo Hasui on Masterpiece]: - Tell us about the time when you began working on the MP series. [Shogo]: MP-10 Convoy was the first Masterpiece I was involved in developing.
When the project was conceived I was mainly working on the products for the overseas Hasbro market, but was given a chance to develop a Masterpiece for the domestic market irregularly.</ref>
|
|-
|MP‑11
|Hironori Kobayashi & Shogo Hasui
|-
|MP‑12 to MP‑21, MP‑23
|Shogo Hasui
|-
|MP‑22
|Shogo Hasui (initial design) & Hironori Kobayashi (final version)
|Kobayashi took over the design to enable the carrier to carry four car MPs<ref name="mpmagnusdev">[http://news.tfw2005.com/2014/08/03/takaratomy-staff-interview-shogo-hasui-on-masterpiece-180877 TakaraTomy Staff Interview – Shogo Hasui on Masterpiece]: - [Shogo] Ultra Magnus, who was selected to be MP-22, was a character I was dreaming of making into a product since the time of MP-10 development. I was happy to be finally able to work on him. As there had already been several real car MP figures and Ultra Magnus is a car carrier that can carry them, I considered Magnus as a certain milestone in the new MP series. I wanted the car carrier to have a capacity of at least 4 real car MPs while in robot mode his height needed to be as close as seen in the cartoon. The transformation process was expected to require lots of folding of the parts to achieve it, and solving that problem became a very important task. Upon agreeing on that point, Kobayashi took over to work on the transformation mechanism and (Ultra Magnus is) finished as he is now.</ref>
|-
|MP‑24
|Hisashi Yuki
|Hisashi took on MP-24 in order for the other ''Masterpiece'' figures to be released on schedule<ref name="mpstarsaberdev">[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/transformers-masterpiece-47/takaratomy-staff-interview-hisashi-yuki-on-masterpiece-180888/ TakaraTomy Staff Interview - Hisashi Yuki on Masterpiece]: - So the idea was to ask the fans directly what they want first, then realise it as a product. [Yuki]: Yes. It turned out Star Saber was the winner. Hasui, the main series designer, was going to be in charge of the 30th anniversary MP originally. But he was fully occupied with Bumble and Wheeljack, and since Star Saber was a character I was attached to personally, I stood for the job eagerly.</ref>
|-
|MP‑25, MP‑26
|Hironori Kobayashi<ref name="mptracksdev">[http://news.tfw2005.com/2015/07/12/sdcc-2015-the-shogo-hasui-report-296954/ SDCC 2015: The Shogo Hasui Report]: - "I did ask about Tracks and he said he did not design him but he did say (I BELIEVE Kobayashi…again hard to understand) and slowly said Lead Designer. He also said that the same designer did Ironhide and he began to say another name (Ratchet) but stopped himself." A subsequent interview in ''[[Transformers Generations 2015]]'' named Kobayashi as the designer of Ironhide, confirming him as the designer in question.</ref>
|
|-
|MP‑27, MP‑30
|Hironori Kobayashi
|As stated in the ''[[Transformers Generations 2015]]'' book
|-
|MP‑28
|Vehicle styling by [[Yūya Ōnishi]], main developer [[Tomoya Miyake]], edits by Hironori Kobayashi
|As stated in the ''Transformers Generations 2015'' book
|-
|MP‑29
|Hironori Kobayashi
|As stated in the ''Transformers Generations 2015'' book
|-
|MP‑36
|Embellishments and refinements by [[Yuki Ohshima]]
|As stated in the ''[[Transformers Generations 2017]]'' book<ref>[http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/threads/generations-2017-book-mp-36-megatron-article-translated.1096818 Generations 2017 MP-36 translated article]</ref>
|-
|MP-53, MP-54
|Yūya Ōnishi, [[Kōjin Ōno]]
|Ōno returning to his own [[Diaclone]] work as well as his own car
|-
|MP-56
|Kōjin Ōno
|As stated in the ''[[Transformers Generations 2022]]'' book
|-
|MP-57
|Kōjin Ōno, concept art by Yuki Ohshima
|As stated in the ''Transformers Generations 2022'' book
|}

===''Masterpiece Movie Series''===
{|
|'|''Mold''||''Designer''
|-
|MPM-1||Shogo Hasui
|-
|MPM-2||Shogo Hasui
|-
|MPM-13||[[Sam Smith]], [[Tomoki Tatsumi]]<ref>[https://www.instagram.com/p/CdG8p0UDrac/ Sam Smith on Instagram]</ref>
|}

===''Masterpiece G Series''===
{|
|''Mold''||''Designer''||''Notes''
|-
|MPG-01
|Kōjin Ōno, [[Dai Ono]], concept art by Yuki Ohshima
|As stated in the ''[[Transformers Generations 2021]]'' book
|-
|MPG-02
|Kōjin Ōno, Yuki Ohshima
|As stated in the ''Transformers Generations 2022'' book
|-
|MPG-03
|Kōjin Ōno, Yuki Ohshima
|As stated in the ''Transformers Generations 2022'' book
|}

{{toystub|Cross-reference with [[:Category:Masterpiece designers]]}}

==Awards==
* The ''Masterpiece'' line as a whole won the [http://www.takaratomy.co.jp/product_release/pdf/p161028.pdf 2016 Long Life Design award] (PDF link) presented by the [https://www.g-mark.org/about/ Good Design Awards].
* [[Shouki#Masterpiece|MPG-01 ''Masterpiece'' Shouki]] recieved an Excellence Award in the "High Target" (read: collector) Toy category at the 2022 Japan Toy Awards.<ref>[https://www.toys.or.jp/toyshow/awards.html The 2022 Japan Toy Awards] at the Tokyo Toy Show website.</ref>

==Notes==
* Like with previous lines, the official Hasbro-initiated imports of ''Masterpiece'' figures were also assigned code names. For the 2021 releases, the "theme" for those code names was "snacks":
{{collist|3|
:::*Arcee: "Airheads"
:::*Black Convoy: "Cavaliers"
:::*Spinout: "Snickers"
:::*Tigatron: "Twizzlers"
}}
:For the 2022 releases, it was "deserts":
{{collist|3|
:::*Skywarp: "Sahara"
:::*Autobot Skids: "Kalahari"
:::*Reboost : "Sonoran"
}}
*The Hasbro Pulse listing of the [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Anti-Gravity Pedestal Tenseg Base|Anti-Gravity Pedestal Tenseg Base Optimus Prime set]] comes sheathed in a Masterpiece branded sleeve for the box, but the page does not list it for very obvious reasons. (Its code name was "Colorado", for those wondering.)

==References==
{{reflist|2}}

==External links==
* [http://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/products/tf_mp TakaraTomy ''Masterpiece'' website]
* [https://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/products/tf_mpm ''Masterpiece Movie Series'' website]
* [https://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/tf_mpg/ ''Masterpiece G Series'' website]
* [https://hasbropulse.com/collections/transformers?refinementList%5Bnamed_tags.Series%5D%5B0%5D=Transformers%20Masterpiece ''Masterpiece''] at [[Hasbro Pulse]]
* [https://www.actionfigure411.com/transformers/ Transformers Masterpiece Visual and Price Guides]

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'''''The Transformers: Masterpiece''''' (トランスフォーマーマスターピース, ''Toransufōmā Masutāpīsu'', also '''''The Transformers: Master Piece''''')<ref>MP-01 Convoy's box featured an early English logo that put a space in between "master" and "piece". From MP-2 Ultra Magnus-onwards, the logo was changed to "Masterpiece" with no space.</ref> is a toyline of collector-focused toys that are primarily based upon characters from the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|original ''The Transformers'' cartoon]], but manufactured with today's advanced engineering techniques. As a line aimed towards collectors, ''Masterpiece'' Transformers tend to be very expensive, with larger and more complex [[Transformation (toys)|conversion]] schemes to achieve closer accuracy and greater articulation than toys aimed at children.

Though the ''Masterpiece'' line is largely developed by [[TakaraTomy|Takara/TakaraTomy]] with the [[Japan]]ese market in mind, the line is also distributed by [[Hasbro]] in Asian markets outside Japan, and in [[Australia]] as [[Target]] and [[Toys"R"Us]] [[exclusive]]s. Hasbro has also [[redeco]]ed/[[retool]]ed molds from this line for release in their own markets under various toy lines, and almost always as store exclusives. These Hasbro versions originally saw release as [[Walmart]] exclusives until 2009, when they were succeeded by Toys"R"Us. From 2013 onwards, Hasbro released its versions as a single cohesive line (instead of as part of other, contemporary lines), with a numbering system similar to the one used by TakaraTomy. However, by 2015, the figures were again [[co-branding|co-branded]] as part of the ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' line, while still continuing their numbering system. Beginning with TakaraTomy's MP-43 (as well as the MP-17+, MP-18+ and MP-20+ versions released around the same time), Hasbro officially distributed all-new figures as imports available from various online retailers and specialty stores. The Hasbro versions differ ever-so-slightly from the Japanese-distributed TakaraTomy versions by the addition of a [[tampograph]]ed Hasbro product code number on the figure itself, and the use of an additional black outer sleeve for the packaging that prominently features the [[List of Japanese ID numbers|Japanese ID number]], but not any actual ''name'' for the figure.
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==Scale and rate of releases==
The ''Masterpiece'' line started at a slow pace in 2003, with new molds being released every two years or so, and with redecos/retools being released in-between. The figures that were released back then were exclusive of the larger main characters, and [[scale]] wasn't very consistent due to price constraints and their large size, with the results being that figures of certain huge characters (such as Grimlock) were too short compared to other characters they were meant to tower over (such as Convoy).

With the release of a new tooling of Convoy in 2011, the line was rebooted, featuring a smaller, more consistent scale based on MP-09 Rodimus Convoy, and a ''significant'' increase in releases per year. Rather notably, ''Masterpieces'' of the smaller characters were introduced.

Starting in 2016, ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (franchise)|Beast Wars]]'' characters were added to the line, and the series began a shift towards even more extreme cartoon-accuracy.

2021 saw the beginning of a swing in the other direction towards an [[Transformers: Alternators|''Alternators'']]-style focus on licensed vehicle mode accuracy and, subsequently, vehicle mode scale, beginning with simultaneous release of MP-53 Skids and MP-54 Reboost, marketed almost entirely on the back of their popular Honda City vehicle mode.

In 2022 the trend kicked into high gear as TakaraTomy launched the ''G Series'' combiner subline with the [[Trainbot]]s, an obscure subgroup within the context of the ''Transformers'' brand, in a big swing for Japan's massive model train market. The figures are made to the model train "HO [[scale]],"<ref>[https://news.tfw2005.com/2021/10/28/figure-king-285-interview-with-mpg-01-raiden-development-team-english-translation-443964 Figure King 285: Interview With MPG-01 Raiden Development Team – English Translation] on TFW2005</ref> which—whether or not intentional—also makes their [[robot mode]]s fit the same cartoon-based scale as the current mainline ''Masterpiece'' Transformers, having the individual components stand ''slightly'' taller than the standard [[Autobot Cars]].

Back on the cartoon-based side of things, 2022 also saw the announcement of MP-57 Skyfire, who, in a truly awe-inspiring display of [[Size changing|mass shifting]] reproduction, features a series of Autobot miniatures for vehicle mode to accommodate his use as a transport in the cartoon.

==Sublines==
In addition to the main ''Masterpiece'' line, there are four sublines based on both other franchises and other portions of the ''Transformers'' franchise:

===''Transformers'' sublines===
* The '''''[[#Masterpiece Movie Series|Transformers: Masterpiece Movie Series]]''''' (トランスフォーマーマスターピースムービーシリーズ ''Toransufōmā Masutāpīsu Mūbī Shirīzu'') line, based on the [[live-action film series]], with toys designated MPM-##; this line originally consisted of detailed redecoes of [[Size class|Leader-sized]] toys from [[Transformers (2010 toyline)|the 2010 ''Transformers'' toyline]] and was canceled after only two releases. It was later revived in [[2017]] for the 10th Anniversary of the [[Transformers (film)|first movie]], this time featuring all-new molds. The revived line was released in conjunction with Hasbro, with the toys [[co-branding|co-branded]] "Hasbro" and "TakaraTomy" on their packaging.
* The '''''[[#Masterpiece G Series|Transformers: Masterpiece G Series]]''''' (トランスフォーマーマスターピースGシリーズ ''Toransufōmā Masutāpīsu G Shirīzu'') line, with toys designated as MPG-##, which for now, only consists of ''[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (franchise)#Transformers: The Headmasters|The Headmasters]]'' [[Trainbot]]s that combine to form [[Raiden#Masterpiece G Series|the first official ''Masterpiece''-scale]] [[combiner]]. The figures feature a ''heavy'' emphasis on vehicle mode accuracy, being produced in collaboration with [[TOMIX]], the {{w|Rail transport modelling|train department}} of TakaraTomy's {{w|scale model}} oriented subsidiary [[Tomytec]], and licensed by a bevy of railway manufacturers. Accordingly, the figures are fully functional model trains at the HO [[scale]].<ref>[https://www.soundwavesoblivion.com/techspecs/interviewkojinono2.html Figure King 285: Interview With MPG-01 Raiden Development Team – English Translation] at Soundwaves Oblivion</ref> The "G" stands for "GATTAI" (合体), "GIANT" (巨大化), and "GREAT" (グレート), "gattai" meaning "combine" in Japanese.<ref>[https://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/products/tf_mpg ''G Series'' hub on the TakaraTomy website]</ref>

===Other ''Masterpiece'' sublines===
* The '''''[[Brave (franchise)|Masterpiece Brave Series]]''''' (マスターピース勇者シリーズ ''Masutāpīsu Yūsha Shirīzu'') line, with toys designated as MP-B##, which was cancelled after only two releases.
* The '''''[[Zoids|Zoids Masterpiece]]''''' (ゾイドマスターピース ''Zoido Masutāpīsu'') line, with toys designated as MPZ-##.

For obvious reasons, neither the ''Brave Series'' nor ''Zoids'' ''Masterpiece'' lines are covered on this wiki.

==Fiction==
'''''The Transformers: Masterpiece''''' toyline has received some light fictional support throughout its extensive run, thus far largely within the [[Japanese Generation 1 cartoon continuity]].

===Comics===
[[File:MP1BCybertronCommanderCover01.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1]]
''Masterpiece'' recieved [[e-HOBBY]] comics between [[2010]]-[[2011]] to provide fictional justification for their various exclusive redecoes, as well as a smattering of higher concept comics told sporadically through the ''[[Transformers Generations (series)|Transformers Generations]]'' book series beginning in [[2014]] and continuing to this day.
====e-HOBBY ====
*"[[MP-1B Cybertron Commander / Convoy Black Ver.]]"
*"[[MP-3G Destron Air Commander / Starscream Ghost Ver.]]"
*"[[Destron Doppelgänger Black Rodimus Convoy]]"

====''Generations'' book series====
*"[[Controverse]]"
*"[[Reborn]]"
{{chapters|title="Wars" series (''Masterpiece'')
|prev=Transformers: Generations (Japan)#Fiction
|next=
|content=
*"[[Rodimus Wars]]"
<div class="list-header">''Train Wars''</div>
*"[[The Train Wars: The Origin]]"
}}
Perhaps most notably, ''Masterpiece'' inherited [[Yuki Ohshima]]'s series of comics colloquially known as the "Wars" series from TakaraTomy's short-lived [[2012]] [[Transformers: Generations (Japan)|''Generations'']] toyline (not to be confused with the [[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|modern super-brand]]) beginning in [[2015]] with "[[Rodimus Wars]]," a ''[[The Transformers: The Movie|Transformers: The Movie]]'' prequel advertising the then-upcoming MP-28 [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#MP28|Hot Rodimus]] and MP-29 [[Shockwave (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Laserwave]]. As of this writing, the series is concerned with an ongoing distant prequel to the primary arc of the series' ''Generations'' incarnation, "[[Train Wars]]," to advertise the ''Masterpiece G Series'' [[Trainbot#Masterpiece G Series|Trainbot]]s.

====IDW Publishing====
''Masterpiece'' briefly rode the coattails of Hasbro's [[Transformers Collaborative|''Collaborative'']] crossover brand into mass market comic books in [[2019]] with MP-10G [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#CollabGB|Optimus Prime Ecto-35 Edition]]'s prominent appearance in the ''[[Transformers/Ghostbusters]]'' comic, albeit very much playing second fiddle to ''Collaborative''{{'}}s original character for the ''Ghostbusters x Transformers'' subline, [[Ectotron]].
{{--}}

===Prose===
[[File:Transformers Mode Eva ch 1.jpg|thumb|upright=1.6]]
====Pack-in plotlines====
Beginning around [[2015]] with the [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#MP18B|blue variant]] of ''Masterpiece'' [[Bluestreak (G1)|Bluestreak]], TakaraTomy began to build out the bios printed in the instructions of its original decoes into full-on recurring prose plotlines penned by all-around brand renaissance man and ''[[The Transformers: Collector's Edition|Collector's Edition]]'' veteran [[Hirofumi Ichikawa]]<ref>{{citesocial|quote=Not all, but yes. I wrote most of Diaclone/Microchange repaints bios, except MP Tigertrack/Clamp Down/Bluestreak/Enemy & other cassettes (though I did original e-Hobby and Encore).|link=https://twitter.com/Hirovmi/status/1604695336206815233?s=20&t=nkk0qz_bmz0rHavlkZQ_RA|site=Twitter|name=Hirofumi Ichikawa|year=2022|month=12|day=18}}</ref> that continue to this day. Known participating releases include:
{{collist|3|
*MP-18B [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#MP18B|Bluestreak]]
*MP-23 [[Exhaust#Masterpiece|Exhaust]]
*MP-25L [[Loudpedal#Masterpiece|Loudpedal]]
*MP-26 [[Road Rage (G1)#Masterpiece|Road Rage]]
*MP-31 [[Delta Magnus#Masterpiece|Delta Magnus]]
*MP-42 [[Cordon (G1)#Masterpiece|Cordon]]
*MP-39+ [[Spin-Out (G1)#Masterpiece|Spinout]]
*MP-54 [[Reboost#Masterpiece|Reboost]]
*MP-53+ [[Crosscut (Autobot)#Masterpiece|Senatorcrosscut]] {{sic}}
}}

Separate vignettes are occasionally included to supplement the bios:
*"[[Story of Black Convoy]]"
*"[[Noise & Smoke]]"

====''Transformers × Evangelion''====
{{main|Transformers × Evangelion}}
This tiny crossover franchise with the wildly popular ''{{w|Neon Genesis Evangelion}}'' brand received a short blog feature on the TakaraTomy website.

===''End of G1 Universe''===
{{main|The Transformers: End of G1 Universe}}
[[2022]] saw the surprise announcement from TakaraTomy of a devoted webcomic for ''Masterpiece'', named "[[The Transformers: End of G1 Universe|''End of G1 Universe'']]" and published directly on the ''Masterpiece'' website, beginning with MP-48+ [[Dark Amber Leo Prime#Toys|Dark Amber Leo Prime]]. The next installment in brand veteran [[Hayato Sakamoto]]'s series of pack-in comic epics following the finale of the [[Generations Selects Special Comic|comic]] for TakaraTomy's arm of the [[Generations Selects (franchise)|''Generations Selects'']] franchise the previous year, the series sets the ostentatious goal of ''concluding'' the behemoth [[Japanese Generation 1 cartoon continuity]].
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==Toys==
===Takara/TakaraTomy===
====Standard ''Masterpiece'' line====
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2003'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-1 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Convoy]] ([[2003]]-[[December 11|12-11]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2005'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-2 [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Ultra Magnus]] ([[2005]]-[[March 24|03-24]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2006'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-3 [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Starscream]] ([[2006]]-[[September 28|09-28]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-4 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP4|Convoy Perfect Edition]] (2006-09-28/[[2009]]-[[October 1|10-01]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2007'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-5 [[Megatron (G1)/toys#MP5|Megatron]] ([[2007]]-[[March 29|03-29]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-6 [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Skywarp]] ([[2007]]-[[September 1|09-01]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=4|[[File:TF-Masterpiece-MP-1-Convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.33|MP-1 Convoy, the OG ''Masterpiece'' figure]][[File:MP24-StarSaber.jpg|thumb|upright=1.33|MP-24 Star Saber]][[File:Masterpiece-MP-43-Megatron-(Beast-Wars).jpg|thumb|upright=1.33|MP-43 Megatron]][[File:TF-Masterpiece-MP-52-Starscream.jpg|thumb|upright=1.33|MP-52 Starscream]]
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2008'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-7 [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Thundercracker]] ([[2008]]-[[November 20|11-20]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2009'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-8 [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Grimlock]] (2009-[[March 26|03-26]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2011'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-9 [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Rodimus Convoy]] ([[2011]]-[[January 29|01-29]]/2011-[[September 24|09-24]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-10 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP10|Convoy]] (2011-09-24)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2012'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-11 [[Starscream (G1)/toys#MP11|Starscream]] ([[2012]]-[[March 31|03-31]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-12 [[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Lambor]] (2012-[[October 27|10-27]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-14 [[Red Alert (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Alert]] (2012-[[December 15|12-15]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=3|
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2013'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-13 [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Soundwave]] (with [[Laserbeak (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Condor]]) ([[2013]]-[[January 26|01-26]]/2013-[[September 28|09-28]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-15 [[Rumble (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Rumble]] & [[Ravage (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Jaguar]] (2013-[[February 23|02-23]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-16 [[Frenzy (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Frenzy]] & [[Buzzsaw (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Buzzsaw]] (2013-[[March 23|03-23]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-17 [[Prowl (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Prowl]] (2013-09-28)}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-18 [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#Masterpiece 2|Streak]] (2013-[[October 26|10-16]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-19 [[Smokescreen (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Smokescreen]] (2013-[[December 14|12-14]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2014'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-20 [[Wheeljack (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Wheeljack]] ([[2014]]-[[September 20|09-20]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-21 [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Masterpiece 2|Bumble]] (with [[Daniel Witwicky (G1)#Masterpiece|Daniel Witwicky]]) (2014-[[November 29|11-29]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-22 [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#MP22|Ultra Magnus]] (2014-[[December 27|12-27]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2015'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-23 [[Exhaust#Masterpiece|Exhaust]] ([[2015]]-[[March 21|03-21]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-24 [[Star Saber (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Star Saber]] (2015-03-21)}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-25 [[Tracks (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Tracks]] (2015-[[November 7|11-07]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-26 [[Road Rage (G1)#Masterpiece|Road Rage]] (2015-[[December 26|12-26]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2016'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-27 [[Ironhide (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Ironhide]] ([[2016]]-[[January 30|01-30]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-28 [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#MP28|Hot Rodimus]] (2016-[[February 27|02-27]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-29 [[Shockwave (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Destron Laserwave]] (2016-[[March 26|03-26]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-30 [[Ratchet (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Ratchet]] (2016-[[April 23|04-23]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-31 [[Delta Magnus#Masterpiece|Delta Magnus]] (2016-[[August 27|08-27]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-14+ [[Red Alert (G1)/toys#MP14Plus|Alert Anime Color Edition]] (2016-[[September 24|09-24]])}}
{{Bp-m1|MP-32 [[Optimus Primal (BW)/toys#Masterpiece|Convoy (Beast Wars)]] (2016-[[October 29|10-29]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-33 [[Inferno (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Inferno]] (2016-[[November 26|11-26]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=3|
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2017'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-m1|MP-34 [[Cheetor (BW)/toys#Masterpiece|Cheetus (Beast Wars)]] ([[2017]]-[[February 25|02-25]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-35 [[Grapple (G1)#Masterpiece|Grapple]] (2017-02-25)}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-36 [[Megatron (G1)/toys#MP36|Megatron]] (2017-[[April 1|04-01]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-37 [[Artfire#Masterpiece|Artfire]] (2017-[[May 27|05-27]])}}
{{Bp-m1|MP-38 [[Optimus Primal (BW)/toys#MP38|Convoy (Beast Wars) Legendary Leader Ver.]] (2017-[[June 24|06-24]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-12+ [[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#MP12Plus|Lambor Anime Color Edition]] (2017-[[November 25|11-25]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-39 [[Sunstreaker (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Sunstreaker]] (2017-[[December 22|12-22]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2018'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-40 [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#MP40|Targetmaster Hot Rodimus]] ([[2018]]-[[February 24|02-24]])}}
{{Bp-m1|MP-41 [[Dinobot (BW)/toys#Masterpiece|Dinobot (Beast Wars)]] (2018-[[July 28|07-28]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-17+ [[Prowl (G1)/toys#MP17Plus|Prowl]] (2018-[[September 29|09-29]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-42 [[Cordon#Masterpiece|Cordon]] (2018-[[October 27|10-27]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-29+ [[Shockwave (G1)/toys#MP29Plus|Destron Laserwave]] (2018-[[November 24|11-24]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-36+ [[Megatron (G1)/toys#MP36Plus|Megatron]] (2018-[[December 29|12-29]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2019'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-p1|MP-43 [[Megatron (BW)/toys#Masterpiece|Megatron (Beast Wars)]] ([[2019]]-[[March 30|03-30]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-20+ [[Wheeljack (G1)/toys#MP20Plus|Wheeljack]] ([[2019]]-03)}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-18+ [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#MP18Plus|Streak]] (2019-[[July 27|07-27]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-44 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP44|Convoy Ver.3.0]] (2019-[[August 31|08-31]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-45 [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#MP45|Bumble (Ver. 2.0)]] (2019-[[November 23|11-23]])}}
{{Bp-p1|MP-46 [[Blackarachnia (BW)/toys#Masterpiece|Blackwidow (Beast Wars)]] (2019-[[November 23|11-23]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-47 [[Hound (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Hound]] (2019-[[December 26|12-26]])}}

</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2020'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-19+ [[Smokescreen (G1)/toys#MP19Plus|Smokescreen]] ([[2020]]-[[January 27|01-27]])}}
{{Bp-m1|MP-48 [[Lio Convoy#Masterpiece|Lio Convoy (Beast Wars)]] ([[2020]]-[[February 29|02-29]])}}
{{Bp-m1|MP-38+ [[Optimus Primal (BW)/toys#MP38Plus|Burning Convoy (Beast Wars)]] (2020-[[March 25|03-25]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-49 [[Nemesis Prime (G1)#MP49|Black Convoy]] (2020-[[July 25|07-25]])}}
{{Bp-m1|MP-50 [[Tigatron#Masterpiece|Tigatron (Beast Wars)]] (2020-[[September 26|09-26]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-39+ [[Spin-Out (G1)#Masterpiece|Spinout]] (2020-[[November 28|11-28]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-51 [[Arcee (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Arcee]] (2020-[[December 29|12-29]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=3|
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2021'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-52 [[Starscream (G1)/toys#MP52|Starscream]] ([[2021]]-[[June 26|06-20]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-52+ [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#MP52|Thundercracker]] ([[2021]]-09-27)}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-53 [[Skids (G1)#Masterpiece|Skids]] (2021-[[November 20|11-20]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-54 [[Reboost#Masterpiece|Reboost]] (2021-[[November 20|11-20]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-52+SW [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#MP52|Skywarp]] (2021-[[December 25|12-25]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2022'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-55 [[Nightbird (G1)#Masterpiece|Nightbird Shadow]] ([[2022]]-[[February 28|02-28]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-53+ [[Crosscut (Autobot)#Masterpiece|Senatorcrosscut]] ([[2022]]-[[March 26|03-26]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-56 [[Trailbreaker (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Trailbreaker]] ([[2022]]-[[December 29|12-29]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2023'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-m1|MP-48+ [[Dark Amber Leo Prime#Toys|Dark Amber Leo Prime]] ([[2023]]-[[January 28|01-28]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-57 [[Jetfire (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Skyfire]] ([[2023]]-[[January 31|01-31]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-53+B [[Burn Out (Diaclone)#Masterpiece|Dia Burnout]] ([[2023]]-[[March 25|03-25]])}}
</ul>
|}

{{comingsoontoy|MP-57, MP-48+, & MP-53+B}}

=====Amazon Japan exclusive accessories=====
Between MP-12 and MP-21, several figures, when ordered from [[Amazon (website)|Amazon Japan]], came with a separately-bagged exclusive accessory for the figure.
[[File:MP-13 Lambor full color.jpg|thumb|upright=1.0|right|MP-12 Lambor with Amazon Japan exclusive piledrivers]]
{|class="wikitable" border="5" style="width:70%"
|-
! scope="col" width="32%" | '''Figure'''
! scope="col" width="30%" | '''Accessory'''
|-
|MP-12 Lambor
|Two pile drivers
|-
|MP-13 Soundwave
|Two additional [[Energon cube]]s
|-
|MP-17 Prowl
|Missile launcher
|-
|MP-18 Streak
|Missile launcher
|-
|MP-20 Wheeljack
|[[Hypno-chip]] disruptor
|-
|MP-21 Bumble
|"Battle face"
|-
|}
{{--}}

=====Special editions=====
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2004'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-1 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#goldmp|Convoy]] ([[Lucky Draw figure]], [[2004]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2009'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-01B [[Eldedroid#Masterpiece|Convoy Black Ver.]] ([[2009]]-[[November 21|11-21]]/2010-01)}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-8X [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#MP8X|King Grimlock]] (2009–12))}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2010'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-3G [[Starscream (G1)/toys#MP3G|Starscream Ghost Ver.]] ([[2010]]-06)}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-4S [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP4S|Convoy Sleep Mode]] (2010-06)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2011'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-1L [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP1L|Convoy Last Production]] ([[2011]]-[[March 26|03-26]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-09B [[Black Rodimus Convoy#Masterpiece|Black Rodimus Convoy]] (2011-[[November 28|11-28]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=4|[[File:MP14C-Clampdown.jpg|thumb|upright=1.33|MP-14C Clampdown]][[File:MP-25L-Loud-Pedal.jpg|thumb|upright=1.33|MP-25L Loudpedal]][[File:MP-10ASL.jpg|thumb|upright=1.33|MP-10ASL Convoy (atmos safari LEBRON Ver.)]]
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2012'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-11S [[Sunstorm (G1)#Masterpiece|Sunstorm]] ([[2012]]-[[August 25|08-25]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2013'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-10B [[Nemesis Prime (G1)#Masterpiece|Black Convoy]] ([[2013]]-[[March 30|03-30]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-12T [[Tigertrack#Masterpiece|Tigertrack]] (2013-07)}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-11A [[Acid Storm (G1)#Masterpiece|Acid Storm]] (2013-[[October 3|10-03]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2014'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-12G [[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#MP12G|Lambor G-2 Ver.]] ([[2014]]-[[February 22|02-22]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-13B [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#MP13B|Soundblaster]] (with [[Ratbat (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Ratbat]]) (2014-[[March 23|03-23]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-18S [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#MP18S|Silverstreak]] (2014-[[June 14|06-14]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-10A [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP10A|Convoy (BAPE ver.)]] (2014-[[August 19|07-19]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-12 [[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#TFExpo14MP12|Lambor]] (TFExpo 2014 exclusive) (2012-[[August 9|08-09]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-10 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#eva|Convoy Mode "Eva"]] (2014-[[November 28|11-28]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-5G [[Megatron (G1)/toys#MP5G|Megatron Gold Ver.]] (2014-12)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2015'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-11SW [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#MP11SW|Skywarp]] ([[2015]]-[[January 5|01-05]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-21G [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#MP21G|Bumble G-2 Ver.]] (2015-[[July 25|07-25]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-18B [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#MP18B|Bluestreak]] (2015-[[August 29|08-29]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-11T [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#MP11T|Thundercracker]] (2015-11)}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-10R [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP10R|Convoy (BAPE REDCAMO ver.)]] (2015-11)}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-21R [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#MP21R|Bumble Red Body]] (2015-[[December 26|12-26]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-14C [[Clampdown (G1)#Masterpiece|Clampdown]] (2015-12-26)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=3|
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2016'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-11NR [[Ramjet (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Ramjet]] ([[2016]]-[[March 19|03-19]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-25L [[Loudpedal#Masterpiece|Loudpedal]] (2016-[[June 11|06-11]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-11NT [[Thrust (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Thrust]] (2016-[[October 29|10-29]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2017'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-10K [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP10K|Convoy (BAPE BLACKCAMO ver.)]] (2017-01)}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-11ND [[Dirge (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Dirge]] ([[2017]]-[[June 28|06-28]])}}
{{Bp-a1d1|MP-15/16E [[Stripes#Masterpiece|Stripes]], [[Nightstalker (G1)#Masterpiece|Nightstalker]], [[Wingthing (G1)#Masterpiece|Wingthing]] & [[Enemy (G1)#Masterpiece|Enemy]] (2017-[[December 23|12-23]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2018'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-711 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP711|Convoy (7-Eleven ver.)]] ([[2018]]-[[February 28|02-28]])}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Golden Lagoon|Golden Lagoon Convoy]] (2018-[[July 29|07-29]])}}
{{Bp-p1|MP-34S [[Shadow Panther#Masterpiece|Shadow Panther (Beast Wars)]] (2018-[[August 25|08-25]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2019'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-10ASL [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP10ASL|Convoy (atmos safari LEBRON Ver.)]] (2019-[[March 15|03-15]])}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=3|
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2020'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-10DC [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP10DC|Convoy (atmos safari DUCKCAMO Ver.)]] (2020-[[March 26|03-26]])}}
|}




{{--}}

====''Masterpiece Movie Series''====
[[File:TF-Movie-Masterpiece-Series-Logo.png|center|400px]]
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2010'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MPM-1 [[Starscream (Movie)/toys#Masterpiece|Starscream]] (''Transformers'', 2010-[[October 30|10-30]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MPM-2 [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#Masterpiece|Bumblebee]] (''Revenge of the Fallen'', 2010-[[December 25|12-25]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2017'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MPM-3 [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#MPM3|Bumblebee]] (''Transformers'', 2017-[[July 29|07-29]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MPM-4 [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Masterpiece|Optimus Prime]] (''Transformers'', 2017-[[September 30|09-30]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2018'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MPM-5 [[Barricade (Movie)/toys#Masterpiece|Barricade]] (''Transformers'', 2018-[[April 21|04-21]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MPM-7 [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#MPM7|Bumblebee]] (''Bumblebee'', 2018-[[October 27|10-27]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MPM-6 [[Ironhide (Movie)/toys#Masterpiece|Ironhide]] (''Transformers'', 2018-[[December 15|12-15]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2019'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MPM-8 [[Megatron (Movie)/toys#Masterpiece|Megatron]] (''Transformers'', 2019-[[August 31|08-31]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MPM-9 [[Jazz (Movie)#Masterpiece|Autobot Jazz]] (''Transformers'', 2019-[[November 2|11-02]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=3|[[File:Masterpiece Movie Bumblebee.jpg|thumb|upright=1.33|MPM-2 Bumblebee]][[File:MPM-12N-Nemesis-Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.33|MPM-12N Nemesis Prime]]
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2020'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MPM-10 [[Starscream (Movie)/toys#MPM10|Starscream]] (''Transformers'', 2020-[[October 31|10-31]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MPM-11 [[Ratchet (Movie)/toys#MPM11|Ratchet]] (''Transformers'', 2020-[[December 26|12-26]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2021'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MPM-12 [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#MasterpieceMPM12|Optimus Prime]] (''Bumblebee'', [[2021]]-[[Calendar|08]])}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2022'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MPM-13 [[Blackout (Movie)#MPM13|Decepticon Blackout]] & [[Scorponok (Movie)#MPM13|Scorponok]] (''Transformers'', [[2022]])}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2023'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MPM-10R [[Starscream (Movie)/toys#MPM10R|Starscream (Revenge of the Fallen Ver.)]] (''Revenge of the Fallen'', [[2023]]-[[February|02]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MPM-12N [[Nemesis Prime (AOE)#Masterpiece|Nemesis Prime]] (''Bumblebee'', 2023-[[March|03]])}}
|}

{{comingsoontoy|MPM-10R, MPM-12N}}
{{--}}

====''Masterpiece G Series''====
[[File:Mpg-logo.png|center|400px]]
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2022'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MPG-01 [[Shouki#Masterpiece G Series|Trainbot Shouki]] ([[2022]]-[[June 25|06-25]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MPG-02 [[Getsuei#Masterpiece G Series|Trainbot Getsuei]] (2022-[[September 24|09-24]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2023'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MPG-03 [[Yukikaze (G1)#Masterpiece G Series|Trainbot Yukikaze]] ([[2023]]-[[February 25|02-25]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MPG-04 [[Suiken#Masterpiece G Series|Trainbot Suiken]] ([[2023]]-[[June 24|06-24]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MPG-05 [[Seizan#Masterpiece G Series|Trainbot Seizan]] ([[2023]]-[[September 30|10-30]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''TBD'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MPG-06 [[Kaen#Masterpiece G Series|Trainbot Kaen]]}}
</ul>
|[[File:TF-Masterpiece-MPG-02-Trainbot-Getsuei.jpg|thumb|250px|MPG-02 Trainbot Getsuei]]
|}
{{comingsoontoy|MPG-03, MPG-04, MPG-05, MPG-06}}

===Hasbro===
Due to the brand unification, nearly all Hasbro ''Masterpiece'' releases after ''Generations'' MP-10 Optimus Prime are imports of TakaraTomy toys above with new slip-covers. ''Masterpiece Movie Series'' releases after MPM-4 Optimus Prime, meanwhile, are the same toys in both Hasbro and TakaraTomy markets, with the former often releasing toys as store-exclusives.
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2003'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|20th Anniversary [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Optimus Prime]] (2003/2004)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2006'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|20th Anniversary DVD Edition [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#20thDVD|Optimus Prime]] ([[Transformers: Classics|''Classics'']], 2006)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2007'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|Masterpiece [[Starscream (G1)/toys#MasterpieceUS|Starscream]] (''Classics'', 2007)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2009'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|Masterpiece [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#Universe (2008)|Skywarp]] ([[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|''Universe'']], 2009)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=4|[[File:TRU-Masterpiece-Sunstorm.jpg|upright=1.33|thumb|MP-05 Sunstorm]][[File:MP-YOTGSoundwave.jpg|upright=1.33|thumb|Year Of The Goat Soundwave]]
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2010'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|Masterpiece [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#MPHasbro|Grimlock]] ([[Transformers (2010 toyline)|''Transformers'']], 2010)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2011'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|Masterpiece [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#HasbroMasterpiece|Rodimus Prime]] (''Transformers'', 2011)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2012'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|Masterpiece [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#mp10hasbro|Optimus Prime]] (''Transformers'', 2012)}}
{{Bp-d1|Masterpiece [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Transformers (2010)|Thundercracker]] (''Transformers'', 2012)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2013'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-01 [[Acid Storm (G1)#Masterpiece|Acid Storm]] (2013)}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-02 [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#HasbroMasterpiece|Soundwave]] (''Generations'', 2013)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=3|
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2014'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|Year of the Horse [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#YearOfTheHorseOP|Optimus Prime]] (''[[Transformers: Platinum Edition|Platinum Edition]]'', 2014)}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-03 [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#2014MP|Grimlock]] (2014)}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-04 [[Prowl (G1)/toys#HasbroMP|Prowl]] (2014)}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-05 [[Sunstorm (G1)#HasbroMP|Sunstorm]] (2014)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2015'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|Year Of The Goat [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#SoundwaveMasterpieceYOTG|Soundwave]] (''Generations'', 2015)}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-06 [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Bluestreak]] (''Generations'', 2015)}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-07 [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Masterpiece 2|Starscream]] (''Generations'', 2015)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2016'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-08 [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#HasbroMP|Bumblebee]] & [[Exosuit]] [[Spike Witwicky (G1)#HasbroMP|Spike Witwicky]] (''Generations'', 2016)}}
{{Bp-sa| [[Optimus Prime (SG)#Masterpiece|Shattered Glass Optimus Prime]] (''Generations'', 2016)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2017'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-10 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#Masterpiece|Optimus Prime]] (''Generations'', 2017)}}
{{Bp-a1|MPM-3 [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#MPM3|Bumblebee]] (2017)}}
{{Bp-a1|MPM-4 [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Masterpiece|Optimus Prime]] (2017)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=3|
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2019'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-10G [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#CollabGB|Optimus Prime Ecto-35 Edition]] (''[[Transformers Collaborative|Collaborative]]'', 2019)}}
|}
{{--}}

==Design==
The ''Masterpiece'' line has had a number of designers.

Since MP-25, each ''Masterpiece'' figure has been designed as a team effort, led by [[Hironori Kobayashi]], and any names given are within the scope of the larger team.

===Standard Takara Versions===
{|
|''Mold''||''Designer''||''Notes''
|-
|MP‑1, MP‑2
|[[Hironori Kobayashi]]
|-
|MP‑3, MP‑6, MP‑7
|Hironori Kobayashi (initial design) & [[Shōji Kawamori]] (final version)
|-
|MP‑4 trailer
|[[Hisashi Yuki]]
|Designed in ''one night''!<ref name="mp4trailer">[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/transformers-masterpiece-47/takaratomy-staff-interview-hisashi-yuki-on-masterpiece-180888/ TakaraTomy Staff Interview - Hisashi Yuki on Masterpiece]: Even more horrifying was the plan of reissuing MP-1 to go with Megatron - simply reissuing him wasn't considered to be appealing enough and it was decided to give him a trailer...I was told to come up with a proto (of the trailer) by the end of May, and I designed it in one night. [...] I couldn't shirk my task as the release date had already been set by backward calculation. I really did the best I could though there just wasn't enough time.</ref>
|-
|MP‑5
|Hisashi Yuki
|Designed in twelve days<ref name="mpmegsdev">[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/transformers-masterpiece-47/takaratomy-staff-interview-hisashi-yuki-on-masterpiece-180888/ TakaraTomy Staff Interview - Hisashi Yuki on Masterpiece]: - I hear the first Masterpiece figure you created was MP‑5 Megatron and you hold the fastest development record with it.
[Yuki]: That is right. (*laughs) I was not assigned to be in charge of it initially, but due to the circumstance within the company I was unexpectedly handed down the project. The schedule came with it and I was stunned when I realised that I was only given 12 days, about 2 weeks...To make it worse, at the time of my receiving the task, even the product size wasn't decided. (*tears)</ref>
|-
|MP‑8, MP‑9
|Hironori Kobayashi
|-
|MP‑10
|[[Shogo Hasui]]<ref name="mp10dev">[http://news.tfw2005.com/2014/08/03/takaratomy-staff-interview-shogo-hasui-on-masterpiece-180877/ TakaraTomy Staff Interview – Shogo Hasui on Masterpiece]: - Tell us about the time when you began working on the MP series. [Shogo]: MP-10 Convoy was the first Masterpiece I was involved in developing.
When the project was conceived I was mainly working on the products for the overseas Hasbro market, but was given a chance to develop a Masterpiece for the domestic market irregularly.</ref>
|
|-
|MP‑11
|Hironori Kobayashi & Shogo Hasui
|-
|MP‑12 to MP‑21, MP‑23
|Shogo Hasui
|-
|MP‑22
|Shogo Hasui (initial design) & Hironori Kobayashi (final version)
|Kobayashi took over the design to enable the carrier to carry four car MPs<ref name="mpmagnusdev">[http://news.tfw2005.com/2014/08/03/takaratomy-staff-interview-shogo-hasui-on-masterpiece-180877 TakaraTomy Staff Interview – Shogo Hasui on Masterpiece]: - [Shogo] Ultra Magnus, who was selected to be MP-22, was a character I was dreaming of making into a product since the time of MP-10 development. I was happy to be finally able to work on him. As there had already been several real car MP figures and Ultra Magnus is a car carrier that can carry them, I considered Magnus as a certain milestone in the new MP series. I wanted the car carrier to have a capacity of at least 4 real car MPs while in robot mode his height needed to be as close as seen in the cartoon. The transformation process was expected to require lots of folding of the parts to achieve it, and solving that problem became a very important task. Upon agreeing on that point, Kobayashi took over to work on the transformation mechanism and (Ultra Magnus is) finished as he is now.</ref>
|-
|MP‑24
|Hisashi Yuki
|Hisashi took on MP-24 in order for the other ''Masterpiece'' figures to be released on schedule<ref name="mpstarsaberdev">[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/transformers-masterpiece-47/takaratomy-staff-interview-hisashi-yuki-on-masterpiece-180888/ TakaraTomy Staff Interview - Hisashi Yuki on Masterpiece]: - So the idea was to ask the fans directly what they want first, then realise it as a product. [Yuki]: Yes. It turned out Star Saber was the winner. Hasui, the main series designer, was going to be in charge of the 30th anniversary MP originally. But he was fully occupied with Bumble and Wheeljack, and since Star Saber was a character I was attached to personally, I stood for the job eagerly.</ref>
|-
|MP‑25, MP‑26
|Hironori Kobayashi<ref name="mptracksdev">[http://news.tfw2005.com/2015/07/12/sdcc-2015-the-shogo-hasui-report-296954/ SDCC 2015: The Shogo Hasui Report]: - "I did ask about Tracks and he said he did not design him but he did say (I BELIEVE Kobayashi…again hard to understand) and slowly said Lead Designer. He also said that the same designer did Ironhide and he began to say another name (Ratchet) but stopped himself." A subsequent interview in ''[[Transformers Generations 2015]]'' named Kobayashi as the designer of Ironhide, confirming him as the designer in question.</ref>
|
|-
|MP‑27, MP‑30
|Hironori Kobayashi
|As stated in the ''[[Transformers Generations 2015]]'' book
|-
|MP‑28
|Vehicle styling by [[Yūya Ōnishi]], main developer [[Tomoya Miyake]], edits by Hironori Kobayashi
|As stated in the ''Transformers Generations 2015'' book
|-
|MP‑29
|Hironori Kobayashi
|As stated in the ''Transformers Generations 2015'' book
|-
|MP‑36
|Embellishments and refinements by [[Yuki Ohshima]]
|As stated in the ''[[Transformers Generations 2017]]'' book<ref>[http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/threads/generations-2017-book-mp-36-megatron-article-translated.1096818 Generations 2017 MP-36 translated article]</ref>
|-
|MP-53, MP-54
|Yūya Ōnishi, [[Kōjin Ōno]]
|Ōno returning to his own [[Diaclone]] work as well as his own car
|-
|MP-56
|Kōjin Ōno
|As stated in the ''[[Transformers Generations 2022]]'' book
|-
|MP-57
|Kōjin Ōno, concept art by Yuki Ohshima
|As stated in the ''Transformers Generations 2022'' book
|}

===''Masterpiece Movie Series''===
{|
|'|''Mold''||''Designer''
|-
|MPM-1||Shogo Hasui
|-
|MPM-2||Shogo Hasui
|-
|MPM-13||[[Sam Smith]], [[Tomoki Tatsumi]]<ref>[https://www.instagram.com/p/CdG8p0UDrac/ Sam Smith on Instagram]</ref>
|}

===''Masterpiece G Series''===
{|
|''Mold''||''Designer''||''Notes''
|-
|MPG-01
|Kōjin Ōno, [[Dai Ono]], concept art by Yuki Ohshima
|As stated in the ''[[Transformers Generations 2021]]'' book
|-
|MPG-02
|Kōjin Ōno, Yuki Ohshima
|As stated in the ''Transformers Generations 2022'' book
|-
|MPG-03
|Kōjin Ōno, Yuki Ohshima
|As stated in the ''Transformers Generations 2022'' book
|}

{{toystub|Cross-reference with [[:Category:Masterpiece designers]]}}

==Awards==
* The ''Masterpiece'' line as a whole won the [http://www.takaratomy.co.jp/product_release/pdf/p161028.pdf 2016 Long Life Design award] (PDF link) presented by the [https://www.g-mark.org/about/ Good Design Awards].
* [[Shouki#Masterpiece|MPG-01 ''Masterpiece'' Shouki]] recieved an Excellence Award in the "High Target" (read: collector) Toy category at the 2022 Japan Toy Awards.<ref>[https://www.toys.or.jp/toyshow/awards.html The 2022 Japan Toy Awards] at the Tokyo Toy Show website.</ref>

==Notes==
* Like with previous lines, the official Hasbro-initiated imports of ''Masterpiece'' figures were also assigned code names. For the 2021 releases, the "theme" for those code names was "snacks":
{{collist|3|
:::*Arcee: "Airheads"
:::*Black Convoy: "Cavaliers"
:::*Spinout: "Snickers"
:::*Tigatron: "Twizzlers"
}}
:For the 2022 releases, it was "deserts":
{{collist|3|
:::*Skywarp: "Sahara"
:::*Autobot Skids: "Kalahari"
:::*Reboost : "Sonoran"
}}
*The Hasbro Pulse listing of the [[Optimus_Prime_(G1)/toys#Anti-Gravity_Pedestal_Tenseg_Base|Anti-Gravity Pedestal Tenseg Base Optimus Prime set]] comes sheathed in a Masterpiece branded sleeve for the box, but the page does not list it for very obvious reasons. (Its code name was "Colorado", for those wondering.)

==References==
{{reflist|2}}

==External links==
* [http://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/products/tf_mp TakaraTomy ''Masterpiece'' website]
* [https://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/products/tf_mpm ''Masterpiece Movie Series'' website]
* [https://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/tf_mpg/ ''Masterpiece G Series'' website]
* [https://hasbropulse.com/collections/transformers?refinementList%5Bnamed_tags.Series%5D%5B0%5D=Transformers%20Masterpiece ''Masterpiece''] at [[Hasbro Pulse]]
* [https://www.actionfigure411.com/transformers/ Transformers Masterpiece Visual and Price Guides]

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The Transformers: Masterpiece

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'''''The Transformers: Masterpiece''''' (トランスフォーマーマスターピース, ''Toransufōmā Masutāpīsu'', also '''''The Transformers: Master Piece''''')<ref>MP-01 Convoy's box featured an early English logo that put a space in between "master" and "piece". From MP-2 Ultra Magnus-onwards, the logo was changed to "Masterpiece" with no space.</ref> is a toyline of collector-focused toys that are primarily based upon characters from the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|original ''The Transformers'' cartoon]], but manufactured with today's advanced engineering techniques. As a line aimed towards collectors, ''Masterpiece'' Transformers tend to be very expensive, with larger and more complex [[Transformation (toys)|conversion]] schemes to achieve closer accuracy and greater articulation than toys aimed at children.

Though the ''Masterpiece'' line is largely developed by [[TakaraTomy|Takara/TakaraTomy]] with the [[Japan]]ese market in mind, the line is also distributed by [[Hasbro]] in Asian markets outside Japan, and in [[Australia]] as [[Target]] and [[Toys"R"Us]] [[exclusive]]s. Hasbro has also [[redeco]]ed/[[retool]]ed molds from this line for release in their own markets under various toy lines, and almost always as store exclusives. These Hasbro versions originally saw release as [[Walmart]] exclusives until 2009, when they were succeeded by Toys"R"Us. From 2013 onwards, Hasbro released its versions as a single cohesive line (instead of as part of other, contemporary lines), with a numbering system similar to the one used by TakaraTomy. However, by 2015, the figures were again [[co-branding|co-branded]] as part of the ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' line, while still continuing their numbering system. Beginning with TakaraTomy's MP-43 (as well as the MP-17+, MP-18+ and MP-20+ versions released around the same time), Hasbro officially distributed all-new figures as imports available from various online retailers and specialty stores. The Hasbro versions differ ever-so-slightly from the Japanese-distributed TakaraTomy versions by the addition of a [[tampograph]]ed Hasbro product code number on the figure itself, and the use of an additional black outer sleeve for the packaging that prominently features the [[List of Japanese ID numbers|Japanese ID number]], but not any actual ''name'' for the figure.
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==Scale and rate of releases==
The ''Masterpiece'' line started at a slow pace in 2003, with new molds being released every two years or so, and with redecos/retools being released in-between. The figures that were released back then were exclusive of the larger main characters, and [[scale]] wasn't very consistent due to price constraints and their large size, with the results being that figures of certain huge characters (such as Grimlock) were too short compared to other characters they were meant to tower over (such as Convoy).

With the release of a new tooling of Convoy in 2011, the line was rebooted, featuring a smaller, more consistent scale based on MP-09 Rodimus Convoy, and a ''significant'' increase in releases per year. Rather notably, ''Masterpieces'' of the smaller characters were introduced.

Starting in 2016, ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (franchise)|Beast Wars]]'' characters were added to the line, and the series began a shift towards even more extreme cartoon-accuracy.

2021 saw the beginning of a swing in the other direction towards an [[Transformers: Alternators|''Alternators'']]-style focus on licensed vehicle mode accuracy and, subsequently, vehicle mode scale, beginning with simultaneous release of MP-53 Skids and MP-54 Reboost, marketed almost entirely on the back of their popular Honda City vehicle mode.

In 2022 the trend kicked into high gear as TakaraTomy launched the ''G Series'' combiner subline with the [[Trainbot]]s, an obscure subgroup within the context of the ''Transformers'' brand, in a big swing for Japan's massive model train market. The figures are made to the model train "HO [[scale]],"<ref>[https://news.tfw2005.com/2021/10/28/figure-king-285-interview-with-mpg-01-raiden-development-team-english-translation-443964 Figure King 285: Interview With MPG-01 Raiden Development Team – English Translation] on TFW2005</ref> which—whether or not intentional—also makes their [[robot mode]]s fit the same cartoon-based scale as the current mainline ''Masterpiece'' Transformers, having the individual components stand ''slightly'' taller than the standard [[Autobot Cars]].

Back on the cartoon-based side of things, 2022 also saw the announcement of MP-57 Skyfire, who, in a truly awe-inspiring display of [[Size changing|mass shifting]] reproduction, features a series of Autobot miniatures for vehicle mode to accommodate his use as a transport in the cartoon.

==Sublines==
In addition to the main ''Masterpiece'' line, there are four sublines based on both other franchises and other portions of the ''Transformers'' franchise:

===''Transformers'' sublines===
* The '''''[[#Masterpiece Movie Series|Transformers: Masterpiece Movie Series]]''''' (トランスフォーマーマスターピースムービーシリーズ ''Toransufōmā Masutāpīsu Mūbī Shirīzu'') line, based on the [[live-action film series]], with toys designated MPM-##; this line originally consisted of detailed redecoes of [[Size class|Leader-sized]] toys from [[Transformers (2010 toyline)|the 2010 ''Transformers'' toyline]] and was canceled after only two releases. It was later revived in [[2017]] for the 10th Anniversary of the [[Transformers (film)|first movie]], this time featuring all-new molds. The revived line was released in conjunction with Hasbro, with the toys [[co-branding|co-branded]] "Hasbro" and "TakaraTomy" on their packaging.
* The '''''[[#Masterpiece G Series|Transformers: Masterpiece G Series]]''''' (トランスフォーマーマスターピースGシリーズ ''Toransufōmā Masutāpīsu G Shirīzu'') line, with toys designated as MPG-##, which for now, only consists of ''[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (franchise)#Transformers: The Headmasters|The Headmasters]]'' [[Trainbot]]s that combine to form [[Raiden#Masterpiece G Series|the first official ''Masterpiece''-scale]] [[combiner]]. The figures feature a ''heavy'' emphasis on vehicle mode accuracy, being produced in collaboration with [[TOMIX]], the {{w|Rail transport modelling|train department}} of TakaraTomy's {{w|scale model}} oriented subsidiary [[Tomytec]], and licensed by a bevy of railway manufacturers. Accordingly, the figures are fully functional model trains at the HO [[scale]].<ref>[https://www.soundwavesoblivion.com/techspecs/interviewkojinono2.html Figure King 285: Interview With MPG-01 Raiden Development Team – English Translation] at Soundwaves Oblivion</ref> The "G" stands for "GATTAI" (合体), "GIANT" (巨大化), and "GREAT" (グレート), "gattai" meaning "combine" in Japanese.<ref>[https://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/products/tf_mpg ''G Series'' hub on the TakaraTomy website]</ref>

===Other ''Masterpiece'' sublines===
* The '''''[[Brave (franchise)|Masterpiece Brave Series]]''''' (マスターピース勇者シリーズ ''Masutāpīsu Yūsha Shirīzu'') line, with toys designated as MP-B##, which was cancelled after only two releases.
* The '''''[[Zoids|Zoids Masterpiece]]''''' (ゾイドマスターピース ''Zoido Masutāpīsu'') line, with toys designated as MPZ-##.

For obvious reasons, neither the ''Brave Series'' nor ''Zoids'' ''Masterpiece'' lines are covered on this wiki.

==Fiction==
'''''The Transformers: Masterpiece''''' toyline has received some light fictional support throughout its extensive run, thus far largely within the [[Japanese Generation 1 cartoon continuity]].

===Comics===
[[File:MP1BCybertronCommanderCover01.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1]]
''Masterpiece'' recieved [[e-HOBBY]] comics between [[2010]]-[[2011]] to provide fictional justification for their various exclusive redecoes, as well as a smattering of higher concept comics told sporadically through the ''[[Transformers Generations (series)|Transformers Generations]]'' book series beginning in [[2014]] and continuing to this day.
====e-HOBBY ====
*"[[MP-1B Cybertron Commander / Convoy Black Ver.]]"
*"[[MP-3G Destron Air Commander / Starscream Ghost Ver.]]"
*"[[Destron Doppelgänger Black Rodimus Convoy]]"

====''Generations'' book series====
*"[[Controverse]]"
*"[[Reborn]]"
{{chapters|title="Wars" series (''Masterpiece'')
|prev=Transformers: Generations (Japan)#Fiction
|next=
|content=
*"[[Rodimus Wars]]"
<div class="list-header">''Train Wars''</div>
*"[[The Train Wars: The Origin]]"
}}
Perhaps most notably, ''Masterpiece'' inherited [[Yuki Ohshima]]'s series of comics colloquially known as the "Wars" series from TakaraTomy's short-lived [[2012]] [[Transformers: Generations (Japan)|''Generations'']] toyline (not to be confused with the [[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|modern super-brand]]) beginning in [[2015]] with "[[Rodimus Wars]]," a ''[[The Transformers: The Movie|Transformers: The Movie]]'' prequel advertising the then-upcoming MP-28 [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#MP28|Hot Rodimus]] and MP-29 [[Shockwave (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Laserwave]]. As of this writing, the series is concerned with an ongoing distant prequel to the primary arc of the series' ''Generations'' incarnation, "[[Train Wars]]," to advertise the ''Masterpiece G Series'' [[Trainbot#Masterpiece G Series|Trainbot]]s.

====IDW Publishing====
''Masterpiece'' briefly rode the coattails of Hasbro's [[Transformers Collaborative|''Collaborative'']] crossover brand into mass market comic books in [[2019]] with MP-10G [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#CollabGB|Optimus Prime Ecto-35 Edition]]'s prominent appearance in the ''[[Transformers/Ghostbusters]]'' comic, albeit very much playing second fiddle to ''Collaborative''{{'}}s original character for the ''Ghostbusters x Transformers'' subline, [[Ectotron]].
{{--}}

===Prose===
[[File:Transformers Mode Eva ch 1.jpg|thumb|upright=1.6]]
====Pack-in plotlines====
Beginning around [[2015]] with the [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#MP18B|blue variant]] of ''Masterpiece'' [[Bluestreak (G1)|Bluestreak]], TakaraTomy began to build out the bios printed in the instructions of its original decoes into full-on recurring prose plotlines penned by all-around brand renaissance man and ''[[The Transformers: Collector's Edition|Collector's Edition]]'' veteran [[Hirofumi Ichikawa]]<ref>{{citesocial|quote=Not all, but yes. I wrote most of Diaclone/Microchange repaints bios, except MP Tigertrack/Clamp Down/Bluestreak/Enemy & other cassettes (though I did original e-Hobby and Encore).|link=https://twitter.com/Hirovmi/status/1604695336206815233?s=20&t=nkk0qz_bmz0rHavlkZQ_RA|site=Twitter|name=Hirofumi Ichikawa|year=2022|month=12|day=18}}</ref> that continue to this day. Known participating releases include:
{{collist|3|
*MP-18B [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#MP18B|Bluestreak]]
*MP-23 [[Exhaust#Masterpiece|Exhaust]]
*MP-25L [[Loudpedal#Masterpiece|Loudpedal]]
*MP-26 [[Road Rage (G1)#Masterpiece|Road Rage]]
*MP-31 [[Delta Magnus#Masterpiece|Delta Magnus]]
*MP-42 [[Cordon (G1)#Masterpiece|Cordon]]
*MP-39+ [[Spin-Out (G1)#Masterpiece|Spinout]]
*MP-54 [[Reboost#Masterpiece|Reboost]]
*MP-53+ [[Crosscut (Autobot)#Masterpiece|Senatorcrosscut]] {{sic}}
}}

Separate vignettes are occasionally included to supplement the bios:
*"[[Story of Black Convoy]]"
*"[[Noise & Smoke]]"

====''Transformers × Evangelion''====
{{main|Transformers × Evangelion}}
This tiny crossover franchise with the wildly popular ''{{w|Neon Genesis Evangelion}}'' brand received a short blog feature on the TakaraTomy website.

===''End of G1 Universe''===
{{main|The Transformers: End of G1 Universe}}
[[2022]] saw the surprise announcement from TakaraTomy of a devoted webcomic for ''Masterpiece'', named "[[The Transformers: End of G1 Universe|''End of G1 Universe'']]" and published directly on the ''Masterpiece'' website, beginning with MP-48+ [[Dark Amber Leo Prime#Toys|Dark Amber Leo Prime]]. The next installment in brand veteran [[Hayato Sakamoto]]'s series of pack-in comic epics following the finale of the [[Generations Selects Special Comic|comic]] for TakaraTomy's arm of the [[Generations Selects (franchise)|''Generations Selects'']] franchise the previous year, the series sets the ostentatious goal of ''concluding'' the behemoth [[Japanese Generation 1 cartoon continuity]].
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==Toys==
===Takara/TakaraTomy===
====Standard ''Masterpiece'' line====
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2003'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-1 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Convoy]] ([[2003]]-[[December 11|12-11]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2005'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-2 [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Ultra Magnus]] ([[2005]]-[[March 24|03-24]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2006'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-3 [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Starscream]] ([[2006]]-[[September 28|09-28]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-4 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP4|Convoy Perfect Edition]] (2006-09-28/[[2009]]-[[October 1|10-01]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2007'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-5 [[Megatron (G1)/toys#MP5|Megatron]] ([[2007]]-[[March 29|03-29]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-6 [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Skywarp]] ([[2007]]-[[September 1|09-01]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=4|[[File:TF-Masterpiece-MP-1-Convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.33|MP-1 Convoy, the OG ''Masterpiece'' figure]][[File:MP24-StarSaber.jpg|thumb|upright=1.33|MP-24 Star Saber]][[File:Masterpiece-MP-43-Megatron-(Beast-Wars).jpg|thumb|upright=1.33|MP-43 Megatron]][[File:TF-Masterpiece-MP-52-Starscream.jpg|thumb|upright=1.33|MP-52 Starscream]]
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2008'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-7 [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Thundercracker]] ([[2008]]-[[November 20|11-20]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2009'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-8 [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Grimlock]] (2009-[[March 26|03-26]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2011'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-9 [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Rodimus Convoy]] ([[2011]]-[[January 29|01-29]]/2011-[[September 24|09-24]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-10 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP10|Convoy]] (2011-09-24)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2012'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-11 [[Starscream (G1)/toys#MP11|Starscream]] ([[2012]]-[[March 31|03-31]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-12 [[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Lambor]] (2012-[[October 27|10-27]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-14 [[Red Alert (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Alert]] (2012-[[December 15|12-15]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=3|
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2013'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-13 [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Soundwave]] (with [[Laserbeak (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Condor]]) ([[2013]]-[[January 26|01-26]]/2013-[[September 28|09-28]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-15 [[Rumble (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Rumble]] & [[Ravage (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Jaguar]] (2013-[[February 23|02-23]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-16 [[Frenzy (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Frenzy]] & [[Buzzsaw (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Buzzsaw]] (2013-[[March 23|03-23]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-17 [[Prowl (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Prowl]] (2013-09-28)}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-18 [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#Masterpiece 2|Streak]] (2013-[[October 26|10-16]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-19 [[Smokescreen (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Smokescreen]] (2013-[[December 14|12-14]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2014'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-20 [[Wheeljack (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Wheeljack]] ([[2014]]-[[September 20|09-20]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-21 [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Masterpiece 2|Bumble]] (with [[Daniel Witwicky (G1)#Masterpiece|Daniel Witwicky]]) (2014-[[November 29|11-29]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-22 [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#MP22|Ultra Magnus]] (2014-[[December 27|12-27]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2015'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-23 [[Exhaust#Masterpiece|Exhaust]] ([[2015]]-[[March 21|03-21]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-24 [[Star Saber (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Star Saber]] (2015-03-21)}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-25 [[Tracks (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Tracks]] (2015-[[November 7|11-07]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-26 [[Road Rage (G1)#Masterpiece|Road Rage]] (2015-[[December 26|12-26]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2016'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-27 [[Ironhide (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Ironhide]] ([[2016]]-[[January 30|01-30]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-28 [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#MP28|Hot Rodimus]] (2016-[[February 27|02-27]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-29 [[Shockwave (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Destron Laserwave]] (2016-[[March 26|03-26]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-30 [[Ratchet (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Ratchet]] (2016-[[April 23|04-23]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-31 [[Delta Magnus#Masterpiece|Delta Magnus]] (2016-[[August 27|08-27]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-14+ [[Red Alert (G1)/toys#MP14Plus|Alert Anime Color Edition]] (2016-[[September 24|09-24]])}}
{{Bp-m1|MP-32 [[Optimus Primal (BW)/toys#Masterpiece|Convoy (Beast Wars)]] (2016-[[October 29|10-29]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-33 [[Inferno (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Inferno]] (2016-[[November 26|11-26]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=3|
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2017'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-m1|MP-34 [[Cheetor (BW)/toys#Masterpiece|Cheetus (Beast Wars)]] ([[2017]]-[[February 25|02-25]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-35 [[Grapple (G1)#Masterpiece|Grapple]] (2017-02-25)}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-36 [[Megatron (G1)/toys#MP36|Megatron]] (2017-[[April 1|04-01]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-37 [[Artfire#Masterpiece|Artfire]] (2017-[[May 27|05-27]])}}
{{Bp-m1|MP-38 [[Optimus Primal (BW)/toys#MP38|Convoy (Beast Wars) Legendary Leader Ver.]] (2017-[[June 24|06-24]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-12+ [[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#MP12Plus|Lambor Anime Color Edition]] (2017-[[November 25|11-25]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-39 [[Sunstreaker (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Sunstreaker]] (2017-[[December 22|12-22]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2018'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-40 [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#MP40|Targetmaster Hot Rodimus]] ([[2018]]-[[February 24|02-24]])}}
{{Bp-m1|MP-41 [[Dinobot (BW)/toys#Masterpiece|Dinobot (Beast Wars)]] (2018-[[July 28|07-28]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-17+ [[Prowl (G1)/toys#MP17Plus|Prowl]] (2018-[[September 29|09-29]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-42 [[Cordon#Masterpiece|Cordon]] (2018-[[October 27|10-27]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-29+ [[Shockwave (G1)/toys#MP29Plus|Destron Laserwave]] (2018-[[November 24|11-24]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-36+ [[Megatron (G1)/toys#MP36Plus|Megatron]] (2018-[[December 29|12-29]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2019'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-p1|MP-43 [[Megatron (BW)/toys#Masterpiece|Megatron (Beast Wars)]] ([[2019]]-[[March 30|03-30]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-20+ [[Wheeljack (G1)/toys#MP20Plus|Wheeljack]] ([[2019]]-03)}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-18+ [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#MP18Plus|Streak]] (2019-[[July 27|07-27]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-44 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP44|Convoy Ver.3.0]] (2019-[[August 31|08-31]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-45 [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#MP45|Bumble (Ver. 2.0)]] (2019-[[November 23|11-23]])}}
{{Bp-p1|MP-46 [[Blackarachnia (BW)/toys#Masterpiece|Blackwidow (Beast Wars)]] (2019-[[November 23|11-23]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-47 [[Hound (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Hound]] (2019-[[December 26|12-26]])}}

</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2020'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-19+ [[Smokescreen (G1)/toys#MP19Plus|Smokescreen]] ([[2020]]-[[January 27|01-27]])}}
{{Bp-m1|MP-48 [[Lio Convoy#Masterpiece|Lio Convoy (Beast Wars)]] ([[2020]]-[[February 29|02-29]])}}
{{Bp-m1|MP-38+ [[Optimus Primal (BW)/toys#MP38Plus|Burning Convoy (Beast Wars)]] (2020-[[March 25|03-25]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-49 [[Nemesis Prime (G1)#MP49|Black Convoy]] (2020-[[July 25|07-25]])}}
{{Bp-m1|MP-50 [[Tigatron#Masterpiece|Tigatron (Beast Wars)]] (2020-[[September 26|09-26]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-39+ [[Spin-Out (G1)#Masterpiece|Spinout]] (2020-[[November 28|11-28]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-51 [[Arcee (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Arcee]] (2020-[[December 29|12-29]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=3|
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2021'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-52 [[Starscream (G1)/toys#MP52|Starscream]] ([[2021]]-[[June 26|06-20]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-53 [[Skids (G1)#Masterpiece|Skids]] (2021-[[November 20|11-20]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-54 [[Reboost#Masterpiece|Reboost]] (2021-[[November 20|11-20]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-52+ [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#MP52|Thundercracker]] ([[2021]]-09-27)}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-52+SW [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#MP52|Skywarp]] (2021-[[December 25|12-25]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2022'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-55 [[Nightbird (G1)#Masterpiece|Nightbird Shadow]] ([[2022]]-[[February 28|02-28]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-53+ [[Crosscut (Autobot)#Masterpiece|Senatorcrosscut]] ([[2022]]-[[March 26|03-26]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-56 [[Trailbreaker (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Trailbreaker]] ([[2022]]-[[December 29|12-29]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2023'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-m1|MP-48+ [[Dark Amber Leo Prime#Toys|Dark Amber Leo Prime]] ([[2023]]-[[January 28|01-28]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-57 [[Jetfire (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Skyfire]] ([[2023]]-[[January 31|01-31]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-53+B [[Burn Out (Diaclone)#Masterpiece|Dia Burnout]] ([[2023]]-[[March 25|03-25]])}}
</ul>
|}

{{comingsoontoy|MP-57, MP-48+, & MP-53+B}}

=====Amazon Japan exclusive accessories=====
Between MP-12 and MP-21, several figures, when ordered from [[Amazon (website)|Amazon Japan]], came with a separately-bagged exclusive accessory for the figure.
[[File:MP-13 Lambor full color.jpg|thumb|upright=1.0|right|MP-12 Lambor with Amazon Japan exclusive piledrivers]]
{|class="wikitable" border="5" style="width:70%"
|-
! scope="col" width="32%" | '''Figure'''
! scope="col" width="30%" | '''Accessory'''
|-
|MP-12 Lambor
|Two pile drivers
|-
|MP-13 Soundwave
|Two additional [[Energon cube]]s
|-
|MP-17 Prowl
|Missile launcher
|-
|MP-18 Streak
|Missile launcher
|-
|MP-20 Wheeljack
|[[Hypno-chip]] disruptor
|-
|MP-21 Bumble
|"Battle face"
|-
|}
{{--}}

=====Special editions=====
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2004'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-1 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#goldmp|Convoy]] ([[Lucky Draw figure]], [[2004]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2009'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-01B [[Eldedroid#Masterpiece|Convoy Black Ver.]] ([[2009]]-[[November 21|11-21]]/2010-01)}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-8X [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#MP8X|King Grimlock]] (2009–12))}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2010'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-3G [[Starscream (G1)/toys#MP3G|Starscream Ghost Ver.]] ([[2010]]-06)}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-4S [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP4S|Convoy Sleep Mode]] (2010-06)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2011'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-1L [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP1L|Convoy Last Production]] ([[2011]]-[[March 26|03-26]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-09B [[Black Rodimus Convoy#Masterpiece|Black Rodimus Convoy]] (2011-[[November 28|11-28]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=4|[[File:MP14C-Clampdown.jpg|thumb|upright=1.33|MP-14C Clampdown]][[File:MP-25L-Loud-Pedal.jpg|thumb|upright=1.33|MP-25L Loudpedal]][[File:MP-10ASL.jpg|thumb|upright=1.33|MP-10ASL Convoy (atmos safari LEBRON Ver.)]]
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2012'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-11S [[Sunstorm (G1)#Masterpiece|Sunstorm]] ([[2012]]-[[August 25|08-25]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2013'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-10B [[Nemesis Prime (G1)#Masterpiece|Black Convoy]] ([[2013]]-[[March 30|03-30]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-12T [[Tigertrack#Masterpiece|Tigertrack]] (2013-07)}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-11A [[Acid Storm (G1)#Masterpiece|Acid Storm]] (2013-[[October 3|10-03]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2014'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-12G [[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#MP12G|Lambor G-2 Ver.]] ([[2014]]-[[February 22|02-22]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-13B [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#MP13B|Soundblaster]] (with [[Ratbat (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Ratbat]]) (2014-[[March 23|03-23]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-18S [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#MP18S|Silverstreak]] (2014-[[June 14|06-14]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-10A [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP10A|Convoy (BAPE ver.)]] (2014-[[August 19|07-19]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-12 [[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#TFExpo14MP12|Lambor]] (TFExpo 2014 exclusive) (2012-[[August 9|08-09]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-10 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#eva|Convoy Mode "Eva"]] (2014-[[November 28|11-28]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-5G [[Megatron (G1)/toys#MP5G|Megatron Gold Ver.]] (2014-12)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2015'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-11SW [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#MP11SW|Skywarp]] ([[2015]]-[[January 5|01-05]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-21G [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#MP21G|Bumble G-2 Ver.]] (2015-[[July 25|07-25]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-18B [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#MP18B|Bluestreak]] (2015-[[August 29|08-29]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-11T [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#MP11T|Thundercracker]] (2015-11)}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-10R [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP10R|Convoy (BAPE REDCAMO ver.)]] (2015-11)}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-21R [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#MP21R|Bumble Red Body]] (2015-[[December 26|12-26]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-14C [[Clampdown (G1)#Masterpiece|Clampdown]] (2015-12-26)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=3|
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2016'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-11NR [[Ramjet (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Ramjet]] ([[2016]]-[[March 19|03-19]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-25L [[Loudpedal#Masterpiece|Loudpedal]] (2016-[[June 11|06-11]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-11NT [[Thrust (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Thrust]] (2016-[[October 29|10-29]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2017'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-10K [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP10K|Convoy (BAPE BLACKCAMO ver.)]] (2017-01)}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-11ND [[Dirge (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Dirge]] ([[2017]]-[[June 28|06-28]])}}
{{Bp-a1d1|MP-15/16E [[Stripes#Masterpiece|Stripes]], [[Nightstalker (G1)#Masterpiece|Nightstalker]], [[Wingthing (G1)#Masterpiece|Wingthing]] & [[Enemy (G1)#Masterpiece|Enemy]] (2017-[[December 23|12-23]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2018'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-711 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP711|Convoy (7-Eleven ver.)]] ([[2018]]-[[February 28|02-28]])}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Golden Lagoon|Golden Lagoon Convoy]] (2018-[[July 29|07-29]])}}
{{Bp-p1|MP-34S [[Shadow Panther#Masterpiece|Shadow Panther (Beast Wars)]] (2018-[[August 25|08-25]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2019'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-10ASL [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP10ASL|Convoy (atmos safari LEBRON Ver.)]] (2019-[[March 15|03-15]])}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=3|
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2020'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-10DC [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP10DC|Convoy (atmos safari DUCKCAMO Ver.)]] (2020-[[March 26|03-26]])}}
|}




{{--}}

====''Masterpiece Movie Series''====
[[File:TF-Movie-Masterpiece-Series-Logo.png|center|400px]]
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2010'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MPM-1 [[Starscream (Movie)/toys#Masterpiece|Starscream]] (''Transformers'', 2010-[[October 30|10-30]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MPM-2 [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#Masterpiece|Bumblebee]] (''Revenge of the Fallen'', 2010-[[December 25|12-25]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2017'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MPM-3 [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#MPM3|Bumblebee]] (''Transformers'', 2017-[[July 29|07-29]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MPM-4 [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Masterpiece|Optimus Prime]] (''Transformers'', 2017-[[September 30|09-30]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2018'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MPM-5 [[Barricade (Movie)/toys#Masterpiece|Barricade]] (''Transformers'', 2018-[[April 21|04-21]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MPM-7 [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#MPM7|Bumblebee]] (''Bumblebee'', 2018-[[October 27|10-27]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MPM-6 [[Ironhide (Movie)/toys#Masterpiece|Ironhide]] (''Transformers'', 2018-[[December 15|12-15]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2019'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MPM-8 [[Megatron (Movie)/toys#Masterpiece|Megatron]] (''Transformers'', 2019-[[August 31|08-31]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MPM-9 [[Jazz (Movie)#Masterpiece|Autobot Jazz]] (''Transformers'', 2019-[[November 2|11-02]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=3|[[File:Masterpiece Movie Bumblebee.jpg|thumb|upright=1.33|MPM-2 Bumblebee]][[File:MPM-12N-Nemesis-Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.33|MPM-12N Nemesis Prime]]
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2020'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MPM-10 [[Starscream (Movie)/toys#MPM10|Starscream]] (''Transformers'', 2020-[[October 31|10-31]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MPM-11 [[Ratchet (Movie)/toys#MPM11|Ratchet]] (''Transformers'', 2020-[[December 26|12-26]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2021'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MPM-12 [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#MasterpieceMPM12|Optimus Prime]] (''Bumblebee'', [[2021]]-[[Calendar|08]])}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2022'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MPM-13 [[Blackout (Movie)#MPM13|Decepticon Blackout]] & [[Scorponok (Movie)#MPM13|Scorponok]] (''Transformers'', [[2022]])}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2023'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MPM-10R [[Starscream (Movie)/toys#MPM10R|Starscream (Revenge of the Fallen Ver.)]] (''Revenge of the Fallen'', [[2023]]-[[February|02]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MPM-12N [[Nemesis Prime (AOE)#Masterpiece|Nemesis Prime]] (''Bumblebee'', 2023-[[March|03]])}}
|}

{{comingsoontoy|MPM-10R, MPM-12N}}
{{--}}

====''Masterpiece G Series''====
[[File:Mpg-logo.png|center|400px]]
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2022'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MPG-01 [[Shouki#Masterpiece G Series|Trainbot Shouki]] ([[2022]]-[[June 25|06-25]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MPG-02 [[Getsuei#Masterpiece G Series|Trainbot Getsuei]] (2022-[[September 24|09-24]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2023'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MPG-03 [[Yukikaze (G1)#Masterpiece G Series|Trainbot Yukikaze]] ([[2023]]-[[February 25|02-25]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MPG-04 [[Suiken#Masterpiece G Series|Trainbot Suiken]] ([[2023]]-[[June 24|06-24]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MPG-05 [[Seizan#Masterpiece G Series|Trainbot Seizan]] ([[2023]]-[[September 30|10-30]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''TBD'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MPG-06 [[Kaen#Masterpiece G Series|Trainbot Kaen]]}}
</ul>
|[[File:TF-Masterpiece-MPG-02-Trainbot-Getsuei.jpg|thumb|250px|MPG-02 Trainbot Getsuei]]
|}
{{comingsoontoy|MPG-03, MPG-04, MPG-05, MPG-06}}

===Hasbro===
Due to the brand unification, nearly all Hasbro ''Masterpiece'' releases after ''Generations'' MP-10 Optimus Prime are imports of TakaraTomy toys above with new slip-covers. ''Masterpiece Movie Series'' releases after MPM-4 Optimus Prime, meanwhile, are the same toys in both Hasbro and TakaraTomy markets, with the former often releasing toys as store-exclusives.
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2003'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|20th Anniversary [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Optimus Prime]] (2003/2004)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2006'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|20th Anniversary DVD Edition [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#20thDVD|Optimus Prime]] ([[Transformers: Classics|''Classics'']], 2006)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2007'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|Masterpiece [[Starscream (G1)/toys#MasterpieceUS|Starscream]] (''Classics'', 2007)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2009'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|Masterpiece [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#Universe (2008)|Skywarp]] ([[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|''Universe'']], 2009)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=4|[[File:TRU-Masterpiece-Sunstorm.jpg|upright=1.33|thumb|MP-05 Sunstorm]][[File:MP-YOTGSoundwave.jpg|upright=1.33|thumb|Year Of The Goat Soundwave]]
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2010'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|Masterpiece [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#MPHasbro|Grimlock]] ([[Transformers (2010 toyline)|''Transformers'']], 2010)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2011'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|Masterpiece [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#HasbroMasterpiece|Rodimus Prime]] (''Transformers'', 2011)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2012'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|Masterpiece [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#mp10hasbro|Optimus Prime]] (''Transformers'', 2012)}}
{{Bp-d1|Masterpiece [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Transformers (2010)|Thundercracker]] (''Transformers'', 2012)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2013'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-01 [[Acid Storm (G1)#Masterpiece|Acid Storm]] (2013)}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-02 [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#HasbroMasterpiece|Soundwave]] (''Generations'', 2013)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=3|
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2014'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|Year of the Horse [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#YearOfTheHorseOP|Optimus Prime]] (''[[Transformers: Platinum Edition|Platinum Edition]]'', 2014)}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-03 [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#2014MP|Grimlock]] (2014)}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-04 [[Prowl (G1)/toys#HasbroMP|Prowl]] (2014)}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-05 [[Sunstorm (G1)#HasbroMP|Sunstorm]] (2014)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2015'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|Year Of The Goat [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#SoundwaveMasterpieceYOTG|Soundwave]] (''Generations'', 2015)}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-06 [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Bluestreak]] (''Generations'', 2015)}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-07 [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Masterpiece 2|Starscream]] (''Generations'', 2015)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2016'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-08 [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#HasbroMP|Bumblebee]] & [[Exosuit]] [[Spike Witwicky (G1)#HasbroMP|Spike Witwicky]] (''Generations'', 2016)}}
{{Bp-sa| [[Optimus Prime (SG)#Masterpiece|Shattered Glass Optimus Prime]] (''Generations'', 2016)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2017'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-10 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#Masterpiece|Optimus Prime]] (''Generations'', 2017)}}
{{Bp-a1|MPM-3 [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#MPM3|Bumblebee]] (2017)}}
{{Bp-a1|MPM-4 [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Masterpiece|Optimus Prime]] (2017)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=3|
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2019'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-10G [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#CollabGB|Optimus Prime Ecto-35 Edition]] (''[[Transformers Collaborative|Collaborative]]'', 2019)}}
|}
{{--}}

==Design==
The ''Masterpiece'' line has had a number of designers.

Since MP-25, each ''Masterpiece'' figure has been designed as a team effort, led by [[Hironori Kobayashi]], and any names given are within the scope of the larger team.

===Standard Takara Versions===
{|
|''Mold''||''Designer''||''Notes''
|-
|MP‑1, MP‑2
|[[Hironori Kobayashi]]
|-
|MP‑3, MP‑6, MP‑7
|Hironori Kobayashi (initial design) & [[Shōji Kawamori]] (final version)
|-
|MP‑4 trailer
|[[Hisashi Yuki]]
|Designed in ''one night''!<ref name="mp4trailer">[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/transformers-masterpiece-47/takaratomy-staff-interview-hisashi-yuki-on-masterpiece-180888/ TakaraTomy Staff Interview - Hisashi Yuki on Masterpiece]: Even more horrifying was the plan of reissuing MP-1 to go with Megatron - simply reissuing him wasn't considered to be appealing enough and it was decided to give him a trailer...I was told to come up with a proto (of the trailer) by the end of May, and I designed it in one night. [...] I couldn't shirk my task as the release date had already been set by backward calculation. I really did the best I could though there just wasn't enough time.</ref>
|-
|MP‑5
|Hisashi Yuki
|Designed in twelve days<ref name="mpmegsdev">[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/transformers-masterpiece-47/takaratomy-staff-interview-hisashi-yuki-on-masterpiece-180888/ TakaraTomy Staff Interview - Hisashi Yuki on Masterpiece]: - I hear the first Masterpiece figure you created was MP‑5 Megatron and you hold the fastest development record with it.
[Yuki]: That is right. (*laughs) I was not assigned to be in charge of it initially, but due to the circumstance within the company I was unexpectedly handed down the project. The schedule came with it and I was stunned when I realised that I was only given 12 days, about 2 weeks...To make it worse, at the time of my receiving the task, even the product size wasn't decided. (*tears)</ref>
|-
|MP‑8, MP‑9
|Hironori Kobayashi
|-
|MP‑10
|[[Shogo Hasui]]<ref name="mp10dev">[http://news.tfw2005.com/2014/08/03/takaratomy-staff-interview-shogo-hasui-on-masterpiece-180877/ TakaraTomy Staff Interview – Shogo Hasui on Masterpiece]: - Tell us about the time when you began working on the MP series. [Shogo]: MP-10 Convoy was the first Masterpiece I was involved in developing.
When the project was conceived I was mainly working on the products for the overseas Hasbro market, but was given a chance to develop a Masterpiece for the domestic market irregularly.</ref>
|
|-
|MP‑11
|Hironori Kobayashi & Shogo Hasui
|-
|MP‑12 to MP‑21, MP‑23
|Shogo Hasui
|-
|MP‑22
|Shogo Hasui (initial design) & Hironori Kobayashi (final version)
|Kobayashi took over the design to enable the carrier to carry four car MPs<ref name="mpmagnusdev">[http://news.tfw2005.com/2014/08/03/takaratomy-staff-interview-shogo-hasui-on-masterpiece-180877 TakaraTomy Staff Interview – Shogo Hasui on Masterpiece]: - [Shogo] Ultra Magnus, who was selected to be MP-22, was a character I was dreaming of making into a product since the time of MP-10 development. I was happy to be finally able to work on him. As there had already been several real car MP figures and Ultra Magnus is a car carrier that can carry them, I considered Magnus as a certain milestone in the new MP series. I wanted the car carrier to have a capacity of at least 4 real car MPs while in robot mode his height needed to be as close as seen in the cartoon. The transformation process was expected to require lots of folding of the parts to achieve it, and solving that problem became a very important task. Upon agreeing on that point, Kobayashi took over to work on the transformation mechanism and (Ultra Magnus is) finished as he is now.</ref>
|-
|MP‑24
|Hisashi Yuki
|Hisashi took on MP-24 in order for the other ''Masterpiece'' figures to be released on schedule<ref name="mpstarsaberdev">[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/transformers-masterpiece-47/takaratomy-staff-interview-hisashi-yuki-on-masterpiece-180888/ TakaraTomy Staff Interview - Hisashi Yuki on Masterpiece]: - So the idea was to ask the fans directly what they want first, then realise it as a product. [Yuki]: Yes. It turned out Star Saber was the winner. Hasui, the main series designer, was going to be in charge of the 30th anniversary MP originally. But he was fully occupied with Bumble and Wheeljack, and since Star Saber was a character I was attached to personally, I stood for the job eagerly.</ref>
|-
|MP‑25, MP‑26
|Hironori Kobayashi<ref name="mptracksdev">[http://news.tfw2005.com/2015/07/12/sdcc-2015-the-shogo-hasui-report-296954/ SDCC 2015: The Shogo Hasui Report]: - "I did ask about Tracks and he said he did not design him but he did say (I BELIEVE Kobayashi…again hard to understand) and slowly said Lead Designer. He also said that the same designer did Ironhide and he began to say another name (Ratchet) but stopped himself." A subsequent interview in ''[[Transformers Generations 2015]]'' named Kobayashi as the designer of Ironhide, confirming him as the designer in question.</ref>
|
|-
|MP‑27, MP‑30
|Hironori Kobayashi
|As stated in the ''[[Transformers Generations 2015]]'' book
|-
|MP‑28
|Vehicle styling by [[Yūya Ōnishi]], main developer [[Tomoya Miyake]], edits by Hironori Kobayashi
|As stated in the ''Transformers Generations 2015'' book
|-
|MP‑29
|Hironori Kobayashi
|As stated in the ''Transformers Generations 2015'' book
|-
|MP‑36
|Embellishments and refinements by [[Yuki Ohshima]]
|As stated in the ''[[Transformers Generations 2017]]'' book<ref>[http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/threads/generations-2017-book-mp-36-megatron-article-translated.1096818 Generations 2017 MP-36 translated article]</ref>
|-
|MP-53, MP-54
|Yūya Ōnishi, [[Kōjin Ōno]]
|Ōno returning to his own [[Diaclone]] work as well as his own car
|-
|MP-56
|Kōjin Ōno
|As stated in the ''[[Transformers Generations 2022]]'' book
|-
|MP-57
|Kōjin Ōno, concept art by Yuki Ohshima
|As stated in the ''Transformers Generations 2022'' book
|}

===''Masterpiece Movie Series''===
{|
|'|''Mold''||''Designer''
|-
|MPM-1||Shogo Hasui
|-
|MPM-2||Shogo Hasui
|-
|MPM-13||[[Sam Smith]], [[Tomoki Tatsumi]]<ref>[https://www.instagram.com/p/CdG8p0UDrac/ Sam Smith on Instagram]</ref>
|}

===''Masterpiece G Series''===
{|
|''Mold''||''Designer''||''Notes''
|-
|MPG-01
|Kōjin Ōno, [[Dai Ono]], concept art by Yuki Ohshima
|As stated in the ''[[Transformers Generations 2021]]'' book
|-
|MPG-02
|Kōjin Ōno, Yuki Ohshima
|As stated in the ''Transformers Generations 2022'' book
|-
|MPG-03
|Kōjin Ōno, Yuki Ohshima
|As stated in the ''Transformers Generations 2022'' book
|}

{{toystub|Cross-reference with [[:Category:Masterpiece designers]]}}

==Awards==
* The ''Masterpiece'' line as a whole won the [http://www.takaratomy.co.jp/product_release/pdf/p161028.pdf 2016 Long Life Design award] (PDF link) presented by the [https://www.g-mark.org/about/ Good Design Awards].
* [[Shouki#Masterpiece|MPG-01 ''Masterpiece'' Shouki]] recieved an Excellence Award in the "High Target" (read: collector) Toy category at the 2022 Japan Toy Awards.<ref>[https://www.toys.or.jp/toyshow/awards.html The 2022 Japan Toy Awards] at the Tokyo Toy Show website.</ref>

==Notes==
* Like with previous lines, the official Hasbro-initiated imports of ''Masterpiece'' figures were also assigned code names. For the 2021 releases, the "theme" for those code names was "snacks":
{{collist|3|
:::*Arcee: "Airheads"
:::*Black Convoy: "Cavaliers"
:::*Spinout: "Snickers"
:::*Tigatron: "Twizzlers"
}}
:For the 2022 releases, it was "deserts":
{{collist|3|
:::*Skywarp: "Sahara"
:::*Autobot Skids: "Kalahari"
:::*Reboost : "Sonoran"
}}
*The Hasbro Pulse listing of the [[Optimus_Prime_(G1)/toys#Anti-Gravity_Pedestal_Tenseg_Base|Anti-Gravity Pedestal Tenseg Base Optimus Prime set]] comes sheathed in a Masterpiece branded sleeve for the box, but the page does not list it for very obvious reasons. (Its code name was "Colorado", for those wondering.)

==References==
{{reflist|2}}

==External links==
* [http://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/products/tf_mp TakaraTomy ''Masterpiece'' website]
* [https://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/products/tf_mpm ''Masterpiece Movie Series'' website]
* [https://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/tf_mpg/ ''Masterpiece G Series'' website]
* [https://hasbropulse.com/collections/transformers?refinementList%5Bnamed_tags.Series%5D%5B0%5D=Transformers%20Masterpiece ''Masterpiece''] at [[Hasbro Pulse]]
* [https://www.actionfigure411.com/transformers/ Transformers Masterpiece Visual and Price Guides]

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The Transformers: Masterpiece

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'''''The Transformers: Masterpiece''''' (トランスフォーマーマスターピース, ''Toransufōmā Masutāpīsu'', also '''''The Transformers: Master Piece''''')<ref>MP-01 Convoy's box featured an early English logo that put a space in between "master" and "piece". From MP-2 Ultra Magnus-onwards, the logo was changed to "Masterpiece" with no space.</ref> is a toyline of collector-focused toys that are primarily based upon characters from the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|original ''The Transformers'' cartoon]], but manufactured with today's advanced engineering techniques. As a line aimed towards collectors, ''Masterpiece'' Transformers tend to be very expensive, with larger and more complex [[Transformation (toys)|conversion]] schemes to achieve closer accuracy and greater articulation than toys aimed at children.

Though the ''Masterpiece'' line is largely developed by [[TakaraTomy|Takara/TakaraTomy]] with the [[Japan]]ese market in mind, the line is also distributed by [[Hasbro]] in Asian markets outside Japan, and in [[Australia]] as [[Target]] and [[Toys"R"Us]] [[exclusive]]s. Hasbro has also [[redeco]]ed/[[retool]]ed molds from this line for release in their own markets under various toy lines, and almost always as store exclusives. These Hasbro versions originally saw release as [[Walmart]] exclusives until 2009, when they were succeeded by Toys"R"Us. From 2013 onwards, Hasbro released its versions as a single cohesive line (instead of as part of other, contemporary lines), with a numbering system similar to the one used by TakaraTomy. However, by 2015, the figures were again [[co-branding|co-branded]] as part of the ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' line, while still continuing their numbering system. Beginning with TakaraTomy's MP-43 (as well as the MP-17+, MP-18+ and MP-20+ versions released around the same time), Hasbro officially distributed all-new figures as imports available from various online retailers and specialty stores. The Hasbro versions differ ever-so-slightly from the Japanese-distributed TakaraTomy versions by the addition of a [[tampograph]]ed Hasbro product code number on the figure itself, and the use of an additional black outer sleeve for the packaging that prominently features the [[List of Japanese ID numbers|Japanese ID number]], but not any actual ''name'' for the figure.
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==Scale and rate of releases==
The ''Masterpiece'' line started at a slow pace in 2003, with new molds being released every two years or so, and with redecos/retools being released in-between. The figures that were released back then were exclusive of the larger main characters, and [[scale]] wasn't very consistent due to price constraints and their large size, with the results being that figures of certain huge characters (such as Grimlock) were too short compared to other characters they were meant to tower over (such as Convoy).

With the release of a new tooling of Convoy in 2011, the line was rebooted, featuring a smaller, more consistent scale based on MP-09 Rodimus Convoy, and a ''significant'' increase in releases per year. Rather notably, ''Masterpieces'' of the smaller characters were introduced.

Starting in 2016, ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (franchise)|Beast Wars]]'' characters were added to the line, and the series began a shift towards even more extreme cartoon-accuracy.

2021 saw the beginning of a swing in the other direction towards an [[Transformers: Alternators|''Alternators'']]-style focus on licensed vehicle mode accuracy and, subsequently, vehicle mode scale, beginning with simultaneous release of MP-53 Skids and MP-54 Reboost, marketed almost entirely on the back of their popular Honda City vehicle mode.

In 2022 the trend kicked into high gear as TakaraTomy launched the ''G Series'' combiner subline with the [[Trainbot]]s, an obscure subgroup within the context of the ''Transformers'' brand, in a big swing for Japan's massive model train market. The figures are made to the model train "HO [[scale]],"<ref>[https://news.tfw2005.com/2021/10/28/figure-king-285-interview-with-mpg-01-raiden-development-team-english-translation-443964 Figure King 285: Interview With MPG-01 Raiden Development Team – English Translation] on TFW2005</ref> which—whether or not intentional—also makes their [[robot mode]]s fit the same cartoon-based scale as the current mainline ''Masterpiece'' Transformers, having the individual components stand ''slightly'' taller than the standard [[Autobot Cars]].

Back on the cartoon-based side of things, 2022 also saw the announcement of MP-57 Skyfire, who, in a truly awe-inspiring display of [[Size changing|mass shifting]] reproduction, features a series of Autobot miniatures for vehicle mode to accommodate his use as a transport in the cartoon.

==Sublines==
In addition to the main ''Masterpiece'' line, there are four sublines based on both other franchises and other portions of the ''Transformers'' franchise:

===''Transformers'' sublines===
* The '''''[[#Masterpiece Movie Series|Transformers: Masterpiece Movie Series]]''''' (トランスフォーマーマスターピースムービーシリーズ ''Toransufōmā Masutāpīsu Mūbī Shirīzu'') line, based on the [[live-action film series]], with toys designated MPM-##; this line originally consisted of detailed redecoes of [[Size class|Leader-sized]] toys from [[Transformers (2010 toyline)|the 2010 ''Transformers'' toyline]] and was canceled after only two releases. It was later revived in [[2017]] for the 10th Anniversary of the [[Transformers (film)|first movie]], this time featuring all-new molds. The revived line was released in conjunction with Hasbro, with the toys [[co-branding|co-branded]] "Hasbro" and "TakaraTomy" on their packaging.
* The '''''[[#Masterpiece G Series|Transformers: Masterpiece G Series]]''''' (トランスフォーマーマスターピースGシリーズ ''Toransufōmā Masutāpīsu G Shirīzu'') line, with toys designated as MPG-##, which for now, only consists of ''[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (franchise)#Transformers: The Headmasters|The Headmasters]]'' [[Trainbot]]s that combine to form [[Raiden#Masterpiece G Series|the first official ''Masterpiece''-scale]] [[combiner]]. The figures feature a ''heavy'' emphasis on vehicle mode accuracy, being produced in collaboration with [[TOMIX]], the {{w|Rail transport modelling|train department}} of TakaraTomy's {{w|scale model}} oriented subsidiary [[Tomytec]], and licensed by a bevy of railway manufacturers. Accordingly, the figures are fully functional model trains at the HO [[scale]].<ref>[https://news.tfw2005.com/2021/10/28/figure-king-285-interview-with-mpg-01-raiden-development-team-english-translation-443964 Figure King 285: Interview With MPG-01 Raiden Development Team – English Translation] on TFW2005</ref> The "G" stands for "GATTAI" (合体), "GIANT" (巨大化), and "GREAT" (グレート), "gattai" meaning "combine" in Japanese.<ref>[https://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/products/tf_mpg ''G Series'' hub on the TakaraTomy website]</ref>

===Other ''Masterpiece'' sublines===
* The '''''[[Brave (franchise)|Masterpiece Brave Series]]''''' (マスターピース勇者シリーズ ''Masutāpīsu Yūsha Shirīzu'') line, with toys designated as MP-B##, which was cancelled after only two releases.
* The '''''[[Zoids|Zoids Masterpiece]]''''' (ゾイドマスターピース ''Zoido Masutāpīsu'') line, with toys designated as MPZ-##.

For obvious reasons, neither the ''Brave Series'' nor ''Zoids'' ''Masterpiece'' lines are covered on this wiki.

==Fiction==
'''''The Transformers: Masterpiece''''' toyline has received some light fictional support throughout its extensive run, thus far largely within the [[Japanese Generation 1 cartoon continuity]].

===Comics===
[[File:MP1BCybertronCommanderCover01.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1]]
''Masterpiece'' recieved [[e-HOBBY]] comics between [[2010]]-[[2011]] to provide fictional justification for their various exclusive redecoes, as well as a smattering of higher concept comics told sporadically through the ''[[Transformers Generations (series)|Transformers Generations]]'' book series beginning in [[2014]] and continuing to this day.
====e-HOBBY ====
*"[[MP-1B Cybertron Commander / Convoy Black Ver.]]"
*"[[MP-3G Destron Air Commander / Starscream Ghost Ver.]]"
*"[[Destron Doppelgänger Black Rodimus Convoy]]"

====''Generations'' book series====
*"[[Controverse]]"
*"[[Reborn]]"
{{chapters|title="Wars" series (''Masterpiece'')
|prev=Transformers: Generations (Japan)#Fiction
|next=
|content=
*"[[Rodimus Wars]]"
<div class="list-header">''Train Wars''</div>
*"[[The Train Wars: The Origin]]"
}}
Perhaps most notably, ''Masterpiece'' inherited [[Yuki Ohshima]]'s series of comics colloquially known as the "Wars" series from TakaraTomy's short-lived [[2012]] [[Transformers: Generations (Japan)|''Generations'']] toyline (not to be confused with the [[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|modern super-brand]]) beginning in [[2015]] with "[[Rodimus Wars]]," a ''[[The Transformers: The Movie|Transformers: The Movie]]'' prequel advertising the then-upcoming MP-28 [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#MP28|Hot Rodimus]] and MP-29 [[Shockwave (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Laserwave]]. As of this writing, the series is concerned with an ongoing distant prequel to the primary arc of the series' ''Generations'' incarnation, "[[Train Wars]]," to advertise the ''Masterpiece G Series'' [[Trainbot#Masterpiece G Series|Trainbot]]s.

====IDW Publishing====
''Masterpiece'' briefly rode the coattails of Hasbro's [[Transformers Collaborative|''Collaborative'']] crossover brand into mass market comic books in [[2019]] with MP-10G [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#CollabGB|Optimus Prime Ecto-35 Edition]]'s prominent appearance in the ''[[Transformers/Ghostbusters]]'' comic, albeit very much playing second fiddle to ''Collaborative''{{'}}s original character for the ''Ghostbusters x Transformers'' subline, [[Ectotron]].
{{--}}

===Prose===
[[File:Transformers Mode Eva ch 1.jpg|thumb|upright=1.6]]
====Pack-in plotlines====
Beginning around [[2015]] with the [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#MP18B|blue variant]] of ''Masterpiece'' [[Bluestreak (G1)|Bluestreak]], TakaraTomy began to build out the bios printed in the instructions of its original decoes into full-on recurring prose plotlines penned by all-around brand renaissance man and ''[[The Transformers: Collector's Edition|Collector's Edition]]'' veteran [[Hirofumi Ichikawa]]<ref>{{citesocial|quote=Not all, but yes. I wrote most of Diaclone/Microchange repaints bios, except MP Tigertrack/Clamp Down/Bluestreak/Enemy & other cassettes (though I did original e-Hobby and Encore).|link=https://twitter.com/Hirovmi/status/1604695336206815233?s=20&t=nkk0qz_bmz0rHavlkZQ_RA|site=Twitter|name=Hirofumi Ichikawa|year=2022|month=12|day=18}}</ref> that continue to this day. Known participating releases include:
{{collist|3|
*MP-18B [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#MP18B|Bluestreak]]
*MP-23 [[Exhaust#Masterpiece|Exhaust]]
*MP-25L [[Loudpedal#Masterpiece|Loudpedal]]
*MP-26 [[Road Rage (G1)#Masterpiece|Road Rage]]
*MP-31 [[Delta Magnus#Masterpiece|Delta Magnus]]
*MP-42 [[Cordon (G1)#Masterpiece|Cordon]]
*MP-39+ [[Spin-Out (G1)#Masterpiece|Spinout]]
*MP-54 [[Reboost#Masterpiece|Reboost]]
*MP-53+ [[Crosscut (Autobot)#Masterpiece|Senatorcrosscut]] {{sic}}
}}

Separate vignettes are occasionally included to supplement the bios:
*"[[Story of Black Convoy]]"
*"[[Noise & Smoke]]"

====''Transformers × Evangelion''====
{{main|Transformers × Evangelion}}
This tiny crossover franchise with the wildly popular ''{{w|Neon Genesis Evangelion}}'' brand received a short blog feature on the TakaraTomy website.

===''End of G1 Universe''===
{{main|The Transformers: End of G1 Universe}}
[[2022]] saw the surprise announcement from TakaraTomy of a devoted webcomic for ''Masterpiece'', named "[[The Transformers: End of G1 Universe|''End of G1 Universe'']]" and published directly on the ''Masterpiece'' website, beginning with MP-48+ [[Dark Amber Leo Prime#Toys|Dark Amber Leo Prime]]. The next installment in brand veteran [[Hayato Sakamoto]]'s series of pack-in comic epics following the finale of the [[Generations Selects Special Comic|comic]] for TakaraTomy's arm of the [[Generations Selects (franchise)|''Generations Selects'']] franchise the previous year, the series sets the ostentatious goal of ''concluding'' the behemoth [[Japanese Generation 1 cartoon continuity]].
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==Toys==
===Takara/TakaraTomy===
====Standard ''Masterpiece'' line====
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2003'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-1 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Convoy]] ([[2003]]-[[December 11|12-11]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2005'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-2 [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Ultra Magnus]] ([[2005]]-[[March 24|03-24]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2006'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-3 [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Starscream]] ([[2006]]-[[September 28|09-28]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-4 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP4|Convoy Perfect Edition]] (2006-09-28/[[2009]]-[[October 1|10-01]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2007'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-5 [[Megatron (G1)/toys#MP5|Megatron]] ([[2007]]-[[March 29|03-29]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-6 [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Skywarp]] ([[2007]]-[[September 1|09-01]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=4|[[File:TF-Masterpiece-MP-1-Convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.33|MP-1 Convoy, the OG ''Masterpiece'' figure]][[File:MP24-StarSaber.jpg|thumb|upright=1.33|MP-24 Star Saber]][[File:Masterpiece-MP-43-Megatron-(Beast-Wars).jpg|thumb|upright=1.33|MP-43 Megatron]][[File:TF-Masterpiece-MP-52-Starscream.jpg|thumb|upright=1.33|MP-52 Starscream]]
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2008'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-7 [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Thundercracker]] ([[2008]]-[[November 20|11-20]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2009'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-8 [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Grimlock]] (2009-[[March 26|03-26]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2011'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-9 [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Rodimus Convoy]] ([[2011]]-[[January 29|01-29]]/2011-[[September 24|09-24]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-10 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP10|Convoy]] (2011-09-24)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2012'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-11 [[Starscream (G1)/toys#MP11|Starscream]] ([[2012]]-[[March 31|03-31]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-12 [[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Lambor]] (2012-[[October 27|10-27]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-14 [[Red Alert (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Alert]] (2012-[[December 15|12-15]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=3|
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2013'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-13 [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Soundwave]] (with [[Laserbeak (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Condor]]) ([[2013]]-[[January 26|01-26]]/2013-[[September 28|09-28]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-15 [[Rumble (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Rumble]] & [[Ravage (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Jaguar]] (2013-[[February 23|02-23]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-16 [[Frenzy (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Frenzy]] & [[Buzzsaw (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Buzzsaw]] (2013-[[March 23|03-23]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-17 [[Prowl (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Prowl]] (2013-09-28)}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-18 [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#Masterpiece 2|Streak]] (2013-[[October 26|10-16]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-19 [[Smokescreen (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Smokescreen]] (2013-[[December 14|12-14]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2014'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-20 [[Wheeljack (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Wheeljack]] ([[2014]]-[[September 20|09-20]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-21 [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Masterpiece 2|Bumble]] (with [[Daniel Witwicky (G1)#Masterpiece|Daniel Witwicky]]) (2014-[[November 29|11-29]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-22 [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#MP22|Ultra Magnus]] (2014-[[December 27|12-27]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2015'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-23 [[Exhaust#Masterpiece|Exhaust]] ([[2015]]-[[March 21|03-21]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-24 [[Star Saber (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Star Saber]] (2015-03-21)}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-25 [[Tracks (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Tracks]] (2015-[[November 7|11-07]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-26 [[Road Rage (G1)#Masterpiece|Road Rage]] (2015-[[December 26|12-26]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2016'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-27 [[Ironhide (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Ironhide]] ([[2016]]-[[January 30|01-30]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-28 [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#MP28|Hot Rodimus]] (2016-[[February 27|02-27]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-29 [[Shockwave (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Destron Laserwave]] (2016-[[March 26|03-26]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-30 [[Ratchet (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Ratchet]] (2016-[[April 23|04-23]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-31 [[Delta Magnus#Masterpiece|Delta Magnus]] (2016-[[August 27|08-27]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-14+ [[Red Alert (G1)/toys#MP14Plus|Alert Anime Color Edition]] (2016-[[September 24|09-24]])}}
{{Bp-m1|MP-32 [[Optimus Primal (BW)/toys#Masterpiece|Convoy (Beast Wars)]] (2016-[[October 29|10-29]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-33 [[Inferno (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Inferno]] (2016-[[November 26|11-26]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=3|
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2017'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-m1|MP-34 [[Cheetor (BW)/toys#Masterpiece|Cheetus (Beast Wars)]] ([[2017]]-[[February 25|02-25]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-35 [[Grapple (G1)#Masterpiece|Grapple]] (2017-02-25)}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-36 [[Megatron (G1)/toys#MP36|Megatron]] (2017-[[April 1|04-01]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-37 [[Artfire#Masterpiece|Artfire]] (2017-[[May 27|05-27]])}}
{{Bp-m1|MP-38 [[Optimus Primal (BW)/toys#MP38|Convoy (Beast Wars) Legendary Leader Ver.]] (2017-[[June 24|06-24]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-12+ [[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#MP12Plus|Lambor Anime Color Edition]] (2017-[[November 25|11-25]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-39 [[Sunstreaker (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Sunstreaker]] (2017-[[December 22|12-22]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2018'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-40 [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#MP40|Targetmaster Hot Rodimus]] ([[2018]]-[[February 24|02-24]])}}
{{Bp-m1|MP-41 [[Dinobot (BW)/toys#Masterpiece|Dinobot (Beast Wars)]] (2018-[[July 28|07-28]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-17+ [[Prowl (G1)/toys#MP17Plus|Prowl]] (2018-[[September 29|09-29]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-42 [[Cordon#Masterpiece|Cordon]] (2018-[[October 27|10-27]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-29+ [[Shockwave (G1)/toys#MP29Plus|Destron Laserwave]] (2018-[[November 24|11-24]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-36+ [[Megatron (G1)/toys#MP36Plus|Megatron]] (2018-[[December 29|12-29]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2019'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-p1|MP-43 [[Megatron (BW)/toys#Masterpiece|Megatron (Beast Wars)]] ([[2019]]-[[March 30|03-30]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-20+ [[Wheeljack (G1)/toys#MP20Plus|Wheeljack]] ([[2019]]-03)}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-18+ [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#MP18Plus|Streak]] (2019-[[July 27|07-27]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-44 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP44|Convoy Ver.3.0]] (2019-[[August 31|08-31]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-45 [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#MP45|Bumble (Ver. 2.0)]] (2019-[[November 23|11-23]])}}
{{Bp-p1|MP-46 [[Blackarachnia (BW)/toys#Masterpiece|Blackwidow (Beast Wars)]] (2019-[[November 23|11-23]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-47 [[Hound (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Hound]] (2019-[[December 26|12-26]])}}

</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2020'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-19+ [[Smokescreen (G1)/toys#MP19Plus|Smokescreen]] ([[2020]]-[[January 27|01-27]])}}
{{Bp-m1|MP-48 [[Lio Convoy#Masterpiece|Lio Convoy (Beast Wars)]] ([[2020]]-[[February 29|02-29]])}}
{{Bp-m1|MP-38+ [[Optimus Primal (BW)/toys#MP38Plus|Burning Convoy (Beast Wars)]] (2020-[[March 25|03-25]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-49 [[Nemesis Prime (G1)#MP49|Black Convoy]] (2020-[[July 25|07-25]])}}
{{Bp-m1|MP-50 [[Tigatron#Masterpiece|Tigatron (Beast Wars)]] (2020-[[September 26|09-26]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-39+ [[Spin-Out (G1)#Masterpiece|Spinout]] (2020-[[November 28|11-28]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-51 [[Arcee (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Arcee]] (2020-[[December 29|12-29]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=3|
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2021'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-52 [[Starscream (G1)/toys#MP52|Starscream]] ([[2021]]-[[June 26|06-20]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-53 [[Skids (G1)#Masterpiece|Skids]] (2021-[[November 20|11-20]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-54 [[Reboost#Masterpiece|Reboost]] (2021-[[November 20|11-20]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-52+ [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#MP52|Thundercracker]] ([[2021]]-09-27)}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-52+SW [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#MP52|Skywarp]] (2021-[[December 25|12-25]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2022'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-55 [[Nightbird (G1)#Masterpiece|Nightbird Shadow]] ([[2022]]-[[February 28|02-28]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-53+ [[Crosscut (Autobot)#Masterpiece|Senatorcrosscut]] ([[2022]]-[[March 26|03-26]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-56 [[Trailbreaker (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Trailbreaker]] ([[2022]]-[[December 29|12-29]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2023'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-57 [[Jetfire (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Skyfire]] ([[2023]]-[[January 31|01-31]])}}
{{Bp-m1|MP-48+ [[Dark Amber Leo Prime#Toys|Dark Amber Leo Prime]] ([[2023]]-[[January 28|01-28]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-53+B [[Burn Out (Diaclone)#Masterpiece|Dia Burnout]] ([[2023]]-[[March 25|03-25]])}}
</ul>
|}

{{comingsoontoy|MP-57, MP-48+, & MP-53+B}}

=====Amazon Japan exclusive accessories=====
Between MP-12 and MP-21, several figures, when ordered from [[Amazon (website)|Amazon Japan]], came with a separately-bagged exclusive accessory for the figure.
[[File:MP-13 Lambor full color.jpg|thumb|upright=1.0|right|MP-12 Lambor with Amazon Japan exclusive piledrivers]]
{|class="wikitable" border="5" style="width:70%"
|-
! scope="col" width="32%" | '''Figure'''
! scope="col" width="30%" | '''Accessory'''
|-
|MP-12 Lambor
|Two pile drivers
|-
|MP-13 Soundwave
|Two additional [[Energon cube]]s
|-
|MP-17 Prowl
|Missile launcher
|-
|MP-18 Streak
|Missile launcher
|-
|MP-20 Wheeljack
|[[Hypno-chip]] disruptor
|-
|MP-21 Bumble
|"Battle face"
|-
|}
{{--}}

=====Special editions=====
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2004'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-1 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#goldmp|Convoy]] ([[Lucky Draw figure]], [[2004]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2009'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-01B [[Eldedroid#Masterpiece|Convoy Black Ver.]] ([[2009]]-[[November 21|11-21]]/2010-01)}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-8X [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#MP8X|King Grimlock]] (2009–12))}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2010'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-3G [[Starscream (G1)/toys#MP3G|Starscream Ghost Ver.]] ([[2010]]-06)}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-4S [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP4S|Convoy Sleep Mode]] (2010-06)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2011'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-1L [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP1L|Convoy Last Production]] ([[2011]]-[[March 26|03-26]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-09B [[Black Rodimus Convoy#Masterpiece|Black Rodimus Convoy]] (2011-[[November 28|11-28]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=4|[[File:MP14C-Clampdown.jpg|thumb|upright=1.33|MP-14C Clampdown]][[File:MP-25L-Loud-Pedal.jpg|thumb|upright=1.33|MP-25L Loudpedal]][[File:MP-10ASL.jpg|thumb|upright=1.33|MP-10ASL Convoy (atmos safari LEBRON Ver.)]]
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2012'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-11S [[Sunstorm (G1)#Masterpiece|Sunstorm]] ([[2012]]-[[August 25|08-25]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2013'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-10B [[Nemesis Prime (G1)#Masterpiece|Black Convoy]] ([[2013]]-[[March 30|03-30]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-12T [[Tigertrack#Masterpiece|Tigertrack]] (2013-07)}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-11A [[Acid Storm (G1)#Masterpiece|Acid Storm]] (2013-[[October 3|10-03]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2014'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-12G [[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#MP12G|Lambor G-2 Ver.]] ([[2014]]-[[February 22|02-22]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-13B [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#MP13B|Soundblaster]] (with [[Ratbat (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Ratbat]]) (2014-[[March 23|03-23]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-18S [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#MP18S|Silverstreak]] (2014-[[June 14|06-14]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-10A [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP10A|Convoy (BAPE ver.)]] (2014-[[August 19|07-19]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-12 [[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#TFExpo14MP12|Lambor]] (TFExpo 2014 exclusive) (2012-[[August 9|08-09]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-10 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#eva|Convoy Mode "Eva"]] (2014-[[November 28|11-28]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-5G [[Megatron (G1)/toys#MP5G|Megatron Gold Ver.]] (2014-12)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2015'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-11SW [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#MP11SW|Skywarp]] ([[2015]]-[[January 5|01-05]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-21G [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#MP21G|Bumble G-2 Ver.]] (2015-[[July 25|07-25]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-18B [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#MP18B|Bluestreak]] (2015-[[August 29|08-29]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-11T [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#MP11T|Thundercracker]] (2015-11)}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-10R [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP10R|Convoy (BAPE REDCAMO ver.)]] (2015-11)}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-21R [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#MP21R|Bumble Red Body]] (2015-[[December 26|12-26]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-14C [[Clampdown (G1)#Masterpiece|Clampdown]] (2015-12-26)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=3|
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2016'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-11NR [[Ramjet (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Ramjet]] ([[2016]]-[[March 19|03-19]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-25L [[Loudpedal#Masterpiece|Loudpedal]] (2016-[[June 11|06-11]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-11NT [[Thrust (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Thrust]] (2016-[[October 29|10-29]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2017'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-10K [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP10K|Convoy (BAPE BLACKCAMO ver.)]] (2017-01)}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-11ND [[Dirge (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Dirge]] ([[2017]]-[[June 28|06-28]])}}
{{Bp-a1d1|MP-15/16E [[Stripes#Masterpiece|Stripes]], [[Nightstalker (G1)#Masterpiece|Nightstalker]], [[Wingthing (G1)#Masterpiece|Wingthing]] & [[Enemy (G1)#Masterpiece|Enemy]] (2017-[[December 23|12-23]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2018'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-711 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP711|Convoy (7-Eleven ver.)]] ([[2018]]-[[February 28|02-28]])}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Golden Lagoon|Golden Lagoon Convoy]] (2018-[[July 29|07-29]])}}
{{Bp-p1|MP-34S [[Shadow Panther#Masterpiece|Shadow Panther (Beast Wars)]] (2018-[[August 25|08-25]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2019'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-10ASL [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP10ASL|Convoy (atmos safari LEBRON Ver.)]] (2019-[[March 15|03-15]])}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=3|
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2020'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-10DC [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP10DC|Convoy (atmos safari DUCKCAMO Ver.)]] (2020-[[March 26|03-26]])}}
|}




{{--}}

====''Masterpiece Movie Series''====
[[File:TF-Movie-Masterpiece-Series-Logo.png|center|400px]]
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2010'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MPM-1 [[Starscream (Movie)/toys#Masterpiece|Starscream]] (''Transformers'', 2010-[[October 30|10-30]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MPM-2 [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#Masterpiece|Bumblebee]] (''Revenge of the Fallen'', 2010-[[December 25|12-25]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2017'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MPM-3 [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#MPM3|Bumblebee]] (''Transformers'', 2017-[[July 29|07-29]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MPM-4 [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Masterpiece|Optimus Prime]] (''Transformers'', 2017-[[September 30|09-30]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2018'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MPM-5 [[Barricade (Movie)/toys#Masterpiece|Barricade]] (''Transformers'', 2018-[[April 21|04-21]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MPM-7 [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#MPM7|Bumblebee]] (''Bumblebee'', 2018-[[October 27|10-27]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MPM-6 [[Ironhide (Movie)/toys#Masterpiece|Ironhide]] (''Transformers'', 2018-[[December 15|12-15]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2019'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MPM-8 [[Megatron (Movie)/toys#Masterpiece|Megatron]] (''Transformers'', 2019-[[August 31|08-31]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MPM-9 [[Jazz (Movie)#Masterpiece|Autobot Jazz]] (''Transformers'', 2019-[[November 2|11-02]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=3|[[File:Masterpiece Movie Bumblebee.jpg|thumb|upright=1.33|MPM-2 Bumblebee]][[File:MPM-12N-Nemesis-Prime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.33|MPM-12N Nemesis Prime]]
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2020'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MPM-10 [[Starscream (Movie)/toys#MPM10|Starscream]] (''Transformers'', 2020-[[October 31|10-31]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MPM-11 [[Ratchet (Movie)/toys#MPM11|Ratchet]] (''Transformers'', 2020-[[December 26|12-26]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2021'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MPM-12 [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#MasterpieceMPM12|Optimus Prime]] (''Bumblebee'', [[2021]]-[[Calendar|08]])}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2022'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MPM-13 [[Blackout (Movie)#MPM13|Decepticon Blackout]] & [[Scorponok (Movie)#MPM13|Scorponok]] (''Transformers'', [[2022]])}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2023'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MPM-10R [[Starscream (Movie)/toys#MPM10R|Starscream (Revenge of the Fallen Ver.)]] (''Revenge of the Fallen'', [[2023]]-[[February|02]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MPM-12N [[Nemesis Prime (AOE)#Masterpiece|Nemesis Prime]] (''Bumblebee'', 2023-[[March|03]])}}
|}

{{comingsoontoy|MPM-10R, MPM-12N}}
{{--}}

====''Masterpiece G Series''====
[[File:Mpg-logo.png|center|400px]]
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2022'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MPG-01 [[Shouki#Masterpiece G Series|Trainbot Shouki]] ([[2022]]-[[June 25|06-25]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MPG-02 [[Getsuei#Masterpiece G Series|Trainbot Getsuei]] (2022-[[September 24|09-24]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2023'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MPG-03 [[Yukikaze (G1)#Masterpiece G Series|Trainbot Yukikaze]] ([[2023]]-[[February 25|02-25]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MPG-04 [[Suiken#Masterpiece G Series|Trainbot Suiken]] ([[2023]]-[[June 24|06-24]])}}
</ul>
|[[File:TF-Masterpiece-MPG-02-Trainbot-Getsuei.jpg|thumb|250px|MPG-02 Trainbot Getsuei]]
|}
{{comingsoontoy|MPG-03, MPG-04}}

===Hasbro===
Due to the brand unification, nearly all Hasbro ''Masterpiece'' releases after ''Generations'' MP-10 Optimus Prime are imports of TakaraTomy toys above with new slip-covers. ''Masterpiece Movie Series'' releases after MPM-4 Optimus Prime, meanwhile, are the same toys in both Hasbro and TakaraTomy markets, with the former often releasing toys as store-exclusives.
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2003'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|20th Anniversary [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Optimus Prime]] (2003/2004)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2006'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|20th Anniversary DVD Edition [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#20thDVD|Optimus Prime]] ([[Transformers: Classics|''Classics'']], 2006)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2007'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|Masterpiece [[Starscream (G1)/toys#MasterpieceUS|Starscream]] (''Classics'', 2007)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2009'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|Masterpiece [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#Universe (2008)|Skywarp]] ([[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|''Universe'']], 2009)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=4|[[File:TRU-Masterpiece-Sunstorm.jpg|upright=1.33|thumb|MP-05 Sunstorm]][[File:MP-YOTGSoundwave.jpg|upright=1.33|thumb|Year Of The Goat Soundwave]]
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2010'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|Masterpiece [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#MPHasbro|Grimlock]] ([[Transformers (2010 toyline)|''Transformers'']], 2010)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2011'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|Masterpiece [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#HasbroMasterpiece|Rodimus Prime]] (''Transformers'', 2011)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2012'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|Masterpiece [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#mp10hasbro|Optimus Prime]] (''Transformers'', 2012)}}
{{Bp-d1|Masterpiece [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Transformers (2010)|Thundercracker]] (''Transformers'', 2012)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2013'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-01 [[Acid Storm (G1)#Masterpiece|Acid Storm]] (2013)}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-02 [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#HasbroMasterpiece|Soundwave]] (''Generations'', 2013)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=3|
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2014'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|Year of the Horse [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#YearOfTheHorseOP|Optimus Prime]] (''[[Transformers: Platinum Edition|Platinum Edition]]'', 2014)}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-03 [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#2014MP|Grimlock]] (2014)}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-04 [[Prowl (G1)/toys#HasbroMP|Prowl]] (2014)}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-05 [[Sunstorm (G1)#HasbroMP|Sunstorm]] (2014)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2015'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|Year Of The Goat [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#SoundwaveMasterpieceYOTG|Soundwave]] (''Generations'', 2015)}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-06 [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Bluestreak]] (''Generations'', 2015)}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-07 [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Masterpiece 2|Starscream]] (''Generations'', 2015)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2016'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-08 [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#HasbroMP|Bumblebee]] & [[Exosuit]] [[Spike Witwicky (G1)#HasbroMP|Spike Witwicky]] (''Generations'', 2016)}}
{{Bp-sa| [[Optimus Prime (SG)#Masterpiece|Shattered Glass Optimus Prime]] (''Generations'', 2016)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2017'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-10 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#Masterpiece|Optimus Prime]] (''Generations'', 2017)}}
{{Bp-a1|MPM-3 [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#MPM3|Bumblebee]] (2017)}}
{{Bp-a1|MPM-4 [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Masterpiece|Optimus Prime]] (2017)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=3|
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2019'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-10G [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#CollabGB|Optimus Prime Ecto-35 Edition]] (''[[Transformers Collaborative|Collaborative]]'', 2019)}}
|}
{{--}}

==Design==
The ''Masterpiece'' line has had a number of designers.

Since MP-25, each ''Masterpiece'' figure has been designed as a team effort, led by [[Hironori Kobayashi]], and any names given are within the scope of the larger team.

===Standard Takara Versions===
{|
|''Mold''||''Designer''||''Notes''
|-
|MP‑1, MP‑2
|[[Hironori Kobayashi]]
|-
|MP‑3, MP‑6, MP‑7
|Hironori Kobayashi (initial design) & [[Shōji Kawamori]] (final version)
|-
|MP‑4 trailer
|[[Hisashi Yuki]]
|Designed in ''one night''!<ref name="mp4trailer">[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/transformers-masterpiece-47/takaratomy-staff-interview-hisashi-yuki-on-masterpiece-180888/ TakaraTomy Staff Interview - Hisashi Yuki on Masterpiece]: Even more horrifying was the plan of reissuing MP-1 to go with Megatron - simply reissuing him wasn't considered to be appealing enough and it was decided to give him a trailer...I was told to come up with a proto (of the trailer) by the end of May, and I designed it in one night. [...] I couldn't shirk my task as the release date had already been set by backward calculation. I really did the best I could though there just wasn't enough time.</ref>
|-
|MP‑5
|Hisashi Yuki
|Designed in twelve days<ref name="mpmegsdev">[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/transformers-masterpiece-47/takaratomy-staff-interview-hisashi-yuki-on-masterpiece-180888/ TakaraTomy Staff Interview - Hisashi Yuki on Masterpiece]: - I hear the first Masterpiece figure you created was MP‑5 Megatron and you hold the fastest development record with it.
[Yuki]: That is right. (*laughs) I was not assigned to be in charge of it initially, but due to the circumstance within the company I was unexpectedly handed down the project. The schedule came with it and I was stunned when I realised that I was only given 12 days, about 2 weeks...To make it worse, at the time of my receiving the task, even the product size wasn't decided. (*tears)</ref>
|-
|MP‑8, MP‑9
|Hironori Kobayashi
|-
|MP‑10
|[[Shogo Hasui]]<ref name="mp10dev">[http://news.tfw2005.com/2014/08/03/takaratomy-staff-interview-shogo-hasui-on-masterpiece-180877/ TakaraTomy Staff Interview – Shogo Hasui on Masterpiece]: - Tell us about the time when you began working on the MP series. [Shogo]: MP-10 Convoy was the first Masterpiece I was involved in developing.
When the project was conceived I was mainly working on the products for the overseas Hasbro market, but was given a chance to develop a Masterpiece for the domestic market irregularly.</ref>
|
|-
|MP‑11
|Hironori Kobayashi & Shogo Hasui
|-
|MP‑12 to MP‑21, MP‑23
|Shogo Hasui
|-
|MP‑22
|Shogo Hasui (initial design) & Hironori Kobayashi (final version)
|Kobayashi took over the design to enable the carrier to carry four car MPs<ref name="mpmagnusdev">[http://news.tfw2005.com/2014/08/03/takaratomy-staff-interview-shogo-hasui-on-masterpiece-180877 TakaraTomy Staff Interview – Shogo Hasui on Masterpiece]: - [Shogo] Ultra Magnus, who was selected to be MP-22, was a character I was dreaming of making into a product since the time of MP-10 development. I was happy to be finally able to work on him. As there had already been several real car MP figures and Ultra Magnus is a car carrier that can carry them, I considered Magnus as a certain milestone in the new MP series. I wanted the car carrier to have a capacity of at least 4 real car MPs while in robot mode his height needed to be as close as seen in the cartoon. The transformation process was expected to require lots of folding of the parts to achieve it, and solving that problem became a very important task. Upon agreeing on that point, Kobayashi took over to work on the transformation mechanism and (Ultra Magnus is) finished as he is now.</ref>
|-
|MP‑24
|Hisashi Yuki
|Hisashi took on MP-24 in order for the other ''Masterpiece'' figures to be released on schedule<ref name="mpstarsaberdev">[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/transformers-masterpiece-47/takaratomy-staff-interview-hisashi-yuki-on-masterpiece-180888/ TakaraTomy Staff Interview - Hisashi Yuki on Masterpiece]: - So the idea was to ask the fans directly what they want first, then realise it as a product. [Yuki]: Yes. It turned out Star Saber was the winner. Hasui, the main series designer, was going to be in charge of the 30th anniversary MP originally. But he was fully occupied with Bumble and Wheeljack, and since Star Saber was a character I was attached to personally, I stood for the job eagerly.</ref>
|-
|MP‑25, MP‑26
|Hironori Kobayashi<ref name="mptracksdev">[http://news.tfw2005.com/2015/07/12/sdcc-2015-the-shogo-hasui-report-296954/ SDCC 2015: The Shogo Hasui Report]: - "I did ask about Tracks and he said he did not design him but he did say (I BELIEVE Kobayashi…again hard to understand) and slowly said Lead Designer. He also said that the same designer did Ironhide and he began to say another name (Ratchet) but stopped himself." A subsequent interview in ''[[Transformers Generations 2015]]'' named Kobayashi as the designer of Ironhide, confirming him as the designer in question.</ref>
|
|-
|MP‑27, MP‑30
|Hironori Kobayashi
|As stated in the ''[[Transformers Generations 2015]]'' book
|-
|MP‑28
|Vehicle styling by [[Yūya Ōnishi]], main developer [[Tomoya Miyake]], edits by Hironori Kobayashi
|As stated in the ''Transformers Generations 2015'' book
|-
|MP‑29
|Hironori Kobayashi
|As stated in the ''Transformers Generations 2015'' book
|-
|MP‑36
|Embellishments and refinements by [[Yuki Ohshima]]
|As stated in the ''[[Transformers Generations 2017]]'' book<ref>[http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/threads/generations-2017-book-mp-36-megatron-article-translated.1096818 Generations 2017 MP-36 translated article]</ref>
|-
|MP-53, MP-54
|Yūya Ōnishi, [[Kōjin Ōno]]
|Ōno returning to his own [[Diaclone]] work as well as his own car
|-
|MP-56
|Kōjin Ōno
|As stated in the ''[[Transformers Generations 2022]]'' book
|-
|MP-57
|Kōjin Ōno, concept art by Yuki Ohshima
|As stated in the ''Transformers Generations 2022'' book
|}

===''Masterpiece Movie Series''===
{|
|'|''Mold''||''Designer''
|-
|MPM-1||Shogo Hasui
|-
|MPM-2||Shogo Hasui
|-
|MPM-13||[[Sam Smith]], [[Tomoki Tatsumi]]<ref>[https://www.instagram.com/p/CdG8p0UDrac/ Sam Smith on Instagram]</ref>
|}

===''Masterpiece G Series''===
{|
|''Mold''||''Designer''||''Notes''
|-
|MPG-01
|Kōjin Ōno, [[Dai Ono]], concept art by Yuki Ohshima
|As stated in the ''[[Transformers Generations 2021]]'' book
|-
|MPG-02
|Kōjin Ōno, Yuki Ohshima
|As stated in the ''Transformers Generations 2022'' book
|-
|MPG-03
|Kōjin Ōno, Yuki Ohshima
|As stated in the ''Transformers Generations 2022'' book
|}

{{toystub|Cross-reference with [[:Category:Masterpiece designers]]}}

==Awards==
* The ''Masterpiece'' line as a whole won the [http://www.takaratomy.co.jp/product_release/pdf/p161028.pdf 2016 Long Life Design award] (PDF link) presented by the [https://www.g-mark.org/about/ Good Design Awards].
* [[Shouki#Masterpiece|MPG-01 ''Masterpiece'' Shouki]] recieved an Excellence Award in the "High Target" (read: collector) Toy category at the 2022 Japan Toy Awards.<ref>[https://www.toys.or.jp/toyshow/awards.html The 2022 Japan Toy Awards] at the Tokyo Toy Show website.</ref>

==Notes==
* Like with previous lines, the official Hasbro-initiated imports of ''Masterpiece'' figures were also assigned code names. For the 2021 releases, the "theme" for those code names was "snacks":
{{collist|3|
:::*Arcee: "Airheads"
:::*Black Convoy: "Cavaliers"
:::*Spinout: "Snickers"
:::*Tigatron: "Twizzlers"
}}
:For the 2022 releases, it was "deserts":
{{collist|3|
:::*Skywarp: "Sahara"
:::*Autobot Skids: "Kalahari"
:::*Reboost : "Sonoran"
}}
*The Hasbro Pulse listing of the [[Optimus_Prime_(G1)/toys#Anti-Gravity_Pedestal_Tenseg_Base|Anti-Gravity Pedestal Tenseg Base Optimus Prime set]] comes sheathed in a Masterpiece branded sleeve for the box, but the page does not list it for very obvious reasons. (Its code name was "Colorado", for those wondering.)

==References==
{{reflist|2}}

==External links==
* [http://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/products/tf_mp TakaraTomy ''Masterpiece'' website]
* [https://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/products/tf_mpm ''Masterpiece Movie Series'' website]
* [https://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/tf_mpg/ ''Masterpiece G Series'' website]
* [https://hasbropulse.com/collections/transformers?refinementList%5Bnamed_tags.Series%5D%5B0%5D=Transformers%20Masterpiece ''Masterpiece''] at [[Hasbro Pulse]]
* [https://www.actionfigure411.com/transformers/ Transformers Masterpiece Visual and Price Guides]

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The Transformers: Masterpiece

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'''''The Transformers: Masterpiece''''' (トランスフォーマーマスターピース, ''Toransufōmā Masutāpīsu'', also '''''The Transformers: Master Piece''''')<ref>MP-01 Convoy's box featured an early English logo that put a space in between "master" and "piece". From MP-2 Ultra Magnus-onwards, the logo was changed to "Masterpiece" with no space.</ref> is a toyline of collector-focused toys that are primarily based upon characters from the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|original ''The Transformers'' cartoon]], but manufactured with today's advanced engineering techniques. As a line aimed towards collectors, ''Masterpiece'' Transformers tend to be very expensive, with larger and more complex [[Transformation (toys)|conversion]] schemes to achieve closer accuracy and greater articulation than toys aimed at children.

Though the ''Masterpiece'' line is largely developed by [[TakaraTomy|Takara/TakaraTomy]] with the [[Japan]]ese market in mind, the line is also distributed by [[Hasbro]] in Asian markets outside Japan, and in [[Australia]] as [[Target]] and [[Toys"R"Us]] [[exclusive]]s. Hasbro has also [[redeco]]ed/[[retool]]ed molds from this line for release in their own markets under various toy lines, and almost always as store exclusives. These Hasbro versions originally saw release as [[Walmart]] exclusives until 2009, when they were succeeded by Toys"R"Us. From 2013 onwards, Hasbro released its versions as a single cohesive line (instead of as part of other, contemporary lines), with a numbering system similar to the one used by TakaraTomy. However, by 2015, the figures were again [[co-branding|co-branded]] as part of the ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' line, while still continuing their numbering system. Beginning with TakaraTomy's MP-43 (as well as the MP-17+, MP-18+ and MP-20+ versions released around the same time), Hasbro officially distributed all-new figures as imports available from various online retailers and specialty stores. The Hasbro versions differ ever-so-slightly from the Japanese-distributed TakaraTomy versions by the addition of a [[tampograph]]ed Hasbro product code number on the figure itself, and the use of an additional black outer sleeve for the packaging that prominently features the [[List of Japanese ID numbers|Japanese ID number]], but not any actual ''name'' for the figure.
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==Scale and rate of releases==
The ''Masterpiece'' line started at a slow pace in 2003, with new molds being released every two years or so, and with redecos/retools being released in-between. The figures that were released back then were exclusive of the larger main characters, and [[scale]] wasn't very consistent due to price constraints and their large size, with the results being that figures of certain huge characters (such as Grimlock) were too short compared to other characters they were meant to tower over (such as Convoy).

With the release of a new tooling of Convoy in 2011, the line was rebooted, featuring a smaller, more consistent scale based on MP-09 Rodimus Convoy, and a ''significant'' increase in releases per year. Rather notably, ''Masterpieces'' of the smaller characters were introduced.

Starting in 2016, ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (franchise)|Beast Wars]]'' characters were added to the line, and the series began a shift towards even more extreme cartoon-accuracy.

2021 saw the beginning of a swing in the other direction towards an [[Transformers: Alternators|''Alternators'']]-style focus on licensed vehicle mode accuracy and, subsequently, vehicle mode scale, beginning with simultaneous release of MP-53 Skids and MP-54 Reboost, marketed almost entirely on the back of their popular Honda City vehicle mode.

In 2022 the trend kicked into high gear as TakaraTomy launched the ''G Series'' combiner subline with the [[Trainbot]]s, an obscure subgroup within the context of the ''Transformers'' brand, in a big swing for Japan's massive model train market. The figures are made to the model train "HO [[scale]],"<ref>[https://news.tfw2005.com/2021/10/28/figure-king-285-interview-with-mpg-01-raiden-development-team-english-translation-443964 Figure King 285: Interview With MPG-01 Raiden Development Team – English Translation] on TFW2005</ref> which—whether or not intentional—also makes their [[robot mode]]s fit the same cartoon-based scale as the current mainline ''Masterpiece'' Transformers, having the individual components stand ''slightly'' taller than the standard [[Autobot Cars]].

Back on the cartoon-based side of things, 2022 also saw the announcement of MP-57 Skyfire, who, in a truly awe-inspiring display of [[Size changing|mass shifting]] reproduction, features a series of Autobot miniatures for vehicle mode to accommodate his use as a transport in the cartoon.

==Sublines==
In addition to the main ''Masterpiece'' line, there are four sublines based on both other franchises and other portions of the ''Transformers'' franchise:

===''Transformers'' sublines===
* The '''''[[#Masterpiece Movie Series|Transformers: Masterpiece Movie Series]]''''' (トランスフォーマーマスターピースムービーシリーズ ''Toransufōmā Masutāpīsu Mūbī Shirīzu'') line, based on the [[live-action film series]], with toys designated MPM-##; this line originally consisted of detailed redecoes of [[Size class|Leader-sized]] toys from [[Transformers (2010 toyline)|the 2010 ''Transformers'' toyline]] and was canceled after only two releases. It was later revived in [[2017]] for the 10th Anniversary of the [[Transformers (film)|first movie]], this time featuring all-new molds. The revived line was released in conjunction with Hasbro, with the toys [[co-branding|co-branded]] "Hasbro" and "TakaraTomy" on their packaging.
* The '''''[[#Masterpiece G Series|Transformers: Masterpiece G Series]]''''' (トランスフォーマーマスターピースGシリーズ ''Toransufōmā Masutāpīsu G Shirīzu'') line, with toys designated as MPG-##, which for now, only consists of ''[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (franchise)#Transformers: The Headmasters|The Headmasters]]'' [[Trainbot]]s that combine to form [[Raiden#Masterpiece G Series|the first official ''Masterpiece''-scale]] [[combiner]]. The figures feature a ''heavy'' emphasis on vehicle mode accuracy, being produced in collaboration with [[TOMIX]], the {{w|Rail transport modelling|train department}} of TakaraTomy's {{w|scale model}} oriented subsidiary [[Tomytec]], and licensed by a bevy of railway manufacturers. Accordingly, the figures are fully functional model trains at the HO [[scale]].<ref>[https://news.tfw2005.com/2021/10/28/figure-king-285-interview-with-mpg-01-raiden-development-team-english-translation-443964 Figure King 285: Interview With MPG-01 Raiden Development Team – English Translation] on TFW2005</ref> The "G" stands for "GATTAI" (合体), "GIANT" (巨大化), and "GREAT" (グレート), "gattai" meaning "combine" in Japanese.<ref>[https://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/products/tf_mpg ''G Series'' hub on the TakaraTomy website]</ref>

===Other ''Masterpiece'' sublines===
* The '''''[[Brave (franchise)|Masterpiece Brave Series]]''''' (マスターピース勇者シリーズ ''Masutāpīsu Yūsha Shirīzu'') line, with toys designated as MP-B##, which was cancelled after only two releases.
* The '''''[[Zoids|Zoids Masterpiece]]''''' (ゾイドマスターピース ''Zoido Masutāpīsu'') line, with toys designated as MPZ-##.

For obvious reasons, neither the ''Brave Series'' nor ''Zoids'' ''Masterpiece'' lines are covered on this wiki.

==Fiction==
'''''The Transformers: Masterpiece''''' toyline has received some light fictional support throughout its extensive run, thus far largely within the [[Japanese Generation 1 cartoon continuity]].

===Comics===
[[File:MP1BCybertronCommanderCover01.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1]]
''Masterpiece'' recieved [[e-HOBBY]] comics between [[2010]]-[[2011]] to provide fictional justification for their various exclusive redecoes, as well as a smattering of higher concept comics told sporadically through the ''[[Transformers Generations (series)|Transformers Generations]]'' book series beginning in [[2014]] and continuing to this day.
====e-HOBBY ====
*"[[MP-1B Cybertron Commander / Convoy Black Ver.]]"
*"[[MP-3G Destron Air Commander / Starscream Ghost Ver.]]"
*"[[Destron Doppelgänger Black Rodimus Convoy]]"

====''Generations'' book series====
*"[[Controverse]]"
*"[[Reborn]]"
{{chapters|title="Wars" series (''Masterpiece'')
|prev=Transformers: Generations (Japan)#Fiction
|next=
|content=
*"[[Rodimus Wars]]"
<div class="list-header">''Train Wars''</div>
*"[[The Train Wars: The Origin]]"
}}
Perhaps most notably, ''Masterpiece'' inherited [[Yuki Ohshima]]'s series of comics colloquially known as the "Wars" series from TakaraTomy's short-lived [[2012]] [[Transformers: Generations (Japan)|''Generations'']] toyline (not to be confused with the [[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|modern super-brand]]) beginning in [[2015]] with "[[Rodimus Wars]]," a ''[[The Transformers: The Movie|Transformers: The Movie]]'' prequel advertising the then-upcoming MP-28 [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#MP28|Hot Rodimus]] and MP-29 [[Shockwave (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Laserwave]]. As of this writing, the series is concerned with an ongoing distant prequel to the primary arc of the series' ''Generations'' incarnation, "[[Train Wars]]," to advertise the ''Masterpiece G Series'' [[Trainbot#Masterpiece G Series|Trainbot]]s.

====IDW Publishing====
''Masterpiece'' briefly rode the coattails of Hasbro's [[Transformers Collaborative|''Collaborative'']] crossover brand into mass market comic books in [[2019]] with MP-10G [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#CollabGB|Optimus Prime Ecto-35 Edition]]'s prominent appearance in the ''[[Transformers/Ghostbusters]]'' comic, albeit very much playing second fiddle to ''Collaborative''{{'}}s original character for the ''Ghostbusters x Transformers'' subline, [[Ectotron]].
{{--}}

===Prose===
[[File:Transformers Mode Eva ch 1.jpg|thumb|upright=1.6]]
====Pack-in plotlines====
Beginning around [[2015]] with the [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#MP18B|blue variant]] of ''Masterpiece'' [[Bluestreak (G1)|Bluestreak]], TakaraTomy began to build out the bios printed in the instructions of its original decoes into full-on recurring prose plotlines that continues to this day. Known participating releases include:
{{collist|3|
*MP-18B [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#MP18B|Bluestreak]]
*MP-23 [[Exhaust#Masterpiece|Exhaust]]
*MP-25L [[Loudpedal#Masterpiece|Loudpedal]]
*MP-26 [[Road Rage (G1)#Masterpiece|Road Rage]]
*MP-31 [[Delta Magnus#Masterpiece|Delta Magnus]]
*MP-42 [[Cordon#Masterpiece|Cordon]]
*MP-39+ [[Spin-Out (G1)#Masterpiece|Spinout]]
*MP-54 [[Reboost#Masterpiece|Reboost]]
*MP-53+ [[Crosscut (Autobot)#Masterpiece|Senatorcrosscut]] {{sic}}
}}

Separate vignettes are occasionally included to supplement the bios:
*"[[Story of Black Convoy]]"
*"[[Noise & Smoke]]"

====''Transformers × Evangelion''====
{{main|Transformers × Evangelion}}
This tiny crossover franchise with the wildly popular ''{{w|Neon Genesis Evangelion}}'' brand received a short blog feature on the TakaraTomy website.

===''End of G1 Universe''===
{{main|The Transformers: End of G1 Universe}}
[[2022]] saw the surprise announcement from TakaraTomy of a devoted webcomic for ''Masterpiece'', named "[[The Transformers: End of G1 Universe|''End of G1 Universe'']]" and published directly on the ''Masterpiece'' website, beginning with MP-48+ [[Dark Amber Leo Prime#Toys|Dark Amber Leo Prime]]. The next installment in brand veteran [[Hayato Sakamoto]]'s series of pack-in comic epics following the finale of the [[Generations Selects Special Comic|comic]] for TakaraTomy's arm of the [[Generations Selects (franchise)|''Generations Selects'']] franchise the previous year, the series sets the ostentatious goal of ''concluding'' the behemoth [[Japanese Generation 1 cartoon continuity]].
{{--}}

==Toys==
===Takara/TakaraTomy===
====Standard ''Masterpiece'' line====
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2003'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-1 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Convoy]] ([[2003]]-[[December 11|12-11]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2005'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-2 [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Ultra Magnus]] ([[2005]]-[[March 24|03-24]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2006'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-3 [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Starscream]] ([[2006]]-[[September 28|09-28]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-4 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP4|Convoy Perfect Edition]] (2006-09-28/[[2009]]-[[October 1|10-01]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2007'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-5 [[Megatron (G1)/toys#MP5|Megatron]] ([[2007]]-[[March 29|03-29]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-6 [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Skywarp]] ([[2007]]-[[September 1|09-01]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=4|[[File:TF-Masterpiece-MP-1-Convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.33|MP-1 Convoy, the OG ''Masterpiece'' figure]][[File:MP24-StarSaber.jpg|thumb|upright=1.33|MP-24 Star Saber]][[File:Masterpiece-MP-43-Megatron-(Beast-Wars).jpg|thumb|upright=1.33|MP-43 Megatron]][[File:TF-Masterpiece-MP-52-Starscream.jpg|thumb|upright=1.33|MP-52 Starscream]]
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2008'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-7 [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Thundercracker]] ([[2008]]-[[November 20|11-20]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2009'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-8 [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Grimlock]] (2009-[[March 26|03-26]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2011'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-9 [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Rodimus Convoy]] ([[2011]]-[[January 29|01-29]]/2011-[[September 24|09-24]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-10 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP10|Convoy]] (2011-09-24)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2012'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-11 [[Starscream (G1)/toys#MP11|Starscream]] ([[2012]]-[[March 31|03-31]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-12 [[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Lambor]] (2012-[[October 27|10-27]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-14 [[Red Alert (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Alert]] (2012-[[December 15|12-15]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=3|
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2013'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-13 [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Soundwave]] (with [[Laserbeak (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Condor]]) ([[2013]]-[[January 26|01-26]]/2013-[[September 28|09-28]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-15 [[Rumble (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Rumble]] & [[Ravage (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Jaguar]] (2013-[[February 23|02-23]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-16 [[Frenzy (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Frenzy]] & [[Buzzsaw (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Buzzsaw]] (2013-[[March 23|03-23]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-17 [[Prowl (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Prowl]] (2013-09-28)}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-18 [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#Masterpiece 2|Streak]] (2013-[[October 26|10-16]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-19 [[Smokescreen (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Smokescreen]] (2013-[[December 14|12-14]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2014'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-20 [[Wheeljack (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Wheeljack]] ([[2014]]-[[September 20|09-20]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-21 [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Masterpiece 2|Bumble]] (with [[Daniel Witwicky (G1)#Masterpiece|Daniel Witwicky]]) (2014-[[November 29|11-29]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-22 [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#MP22|Ultra Magnus]] (2014-[[December 27|12-27]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2015'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-23 [[Exhaust#Masterpiece|Exhaust]] ([[2015]]-[[March 21|03-21]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-24 [[Star Saber (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Star Saber]] (2015-03-21)}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-25 [[Tracks (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Tracks]] (2015-[[November 7|11-07]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-26 [[Road Rage (G1)#Masterpiece|Road Rage]] (2015-[[December 26|12-26]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2016'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-27 [[Ironhide (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Ironhide]] ([[2016]]-[[January 30|01-30]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-28 [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#MP28|Hot Rodimus]] (2016-[[February 27|02-27]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-29 [[Shockwave (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Destron Laserwave]] (2016-[[March 26|03-26]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-30 [[Ratchet (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Ratchet]] (2016-[[April 23|04-23]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-31 [[Delta Magnus#Masterpiece|Delta Magnus]] (2016-[[August 27|08-27]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-14+ [[Red Alert (G1)/toys#MP14Plus|Alert Anime Color Edition]] (2016-[[September 24|09-24]])}}
{{Bp-m1|MP-32 [[Optimus Primal (BW)/toys#Masterpiece|Convoy (Beast Wars)]] (2016-[[October 29|10-29]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-33 [[Inferno (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Inferno]] (2016-[[November 26|11-26]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=3|
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2017'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-m1|MP-34 [[Cheetor (BW)/toys#Masterpiece|Cheetus (Beast Wars)]] ([[2017]]-[[February 25|02-25]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-35 [[Grapple (G1)#Masterpiece|Grapple]] (2017-02-25)}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-36 [[Megatron (G1)/toys#MP36|Megatron]] (2017-[[April 1|04-01]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-37 [[Artfire#Masterpiece|Artfire]] (2017-[[May 27|05-27]])}}
{{Bp-m1|MP-38 [[Optimus Primal (BW)/toys#MP38|Convoy (Beast Wars) Legendary Leader Ver.]] (2017-[[June 24|06-24]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-12+ [[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#MP12Plus|Lambor Anime Color Edition]] (2017-[[November 25|11-25]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-39 [[Sunstreaker (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Sunstreaker]] (2017-[[December 22|12-22]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2018'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-40 [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#MP40|Targetmaster Hot Rodimus]] ([[2018]]-[[February 24|02-24]])}}
{{Bp-m1|MP-41 [[Dinobot (BW)/toys#Masterpiece|Dinobot (Beast Wars)]] (2018-[[July 28|07-28]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-17+ [[Prowl (G1)/toys#MP17Plus|Prowl]] (2018-[[September 29|09-29]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-42 [[Cordon#Masterpiece|Cordon]] (2018-[[October 27|10-27]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-29+ [[Shockwave (G1)/toys#MP29Plus|Destron Laserwave]] (2018-[[November 24|11-24]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-36+ [[Megatron (G1)/toys#MP36Plus|Megatron]] (2018-[[December 29|12-29]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2019'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-p1|MP-43 [[Megatron (BW)/toys#Masterpiece|Megatron (Beast Wars)]] ([[2019]]-[[March 30|03-30]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-20+ [[Wheeljack (G1)/toys#MP20Plus|Wheeljack]] ([[2019]]-03)}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-18+ [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#MP18Plus|Streak]] (2019-[[July 27|07-27]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-44 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP44|Convoy Ver.3.0]] (2019-[[August 31|08-31]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-45 [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#MP45|Bumble (Ver. 2.0)]] (2019-[[November 23|11-23]])}}
{{Bp-p1|MP-46 [[Blackarachnia (BW)/toys#Masterpiece|Blackwidow (Beast Wars)]] (2019-[[November 23|11-23]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-47 [[Hound (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Hound]] (2019-[[December 26|12-26]])}}

</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2020'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-19+ [[Smokescreen (G1)/toys#MP19Plus|Smokescreen]] ([[2020]]-[[January 27|01-27]])}}
{{Bp-m1|MP-48 [[Lio Convoy#Masterpiece|Lio Convoy (Beast Wars)]] ([[2020]]-[[February 29|02-29]])}}
{{Bp-m1|MP-38+ [[Optimus Primal (BW)/toys#MP38Plus|Burning Convoy (Beast Wars)]] (2020-[[March 25|03-25]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-49 [[Nemesis Prime (G1)#MP49|Black Convoy]] (2020-[[July 25|07-25]])}}
{{Bp-m1|MP-50 [[Tigatron#Masterpiece|Tigatron (Beast Wars)]] (2020-[[September 26|09-26]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-39+ [[Spin-Out (G1)#Masterpiece|Spinout]] (2020-[[November 28|11-28]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-51 [[Arcee (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Arcee]] (2020-[[December 29|12-29]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=3|
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2021'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-52 [[Starscream (G1)/toys#MP52|Starscream]] ([[2021]]-[[June 26|06-20]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-53 [[Skids (G1)#Masterpiece|Skids]] (2021-[[November 20|11-20]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-54 [[Reboost#Masterpiece|Reboost]] (2021-[[November 20|11-20]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-52+ [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#MP52|Thundercracker]] ([[2021]]-09-27)}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-52+SW [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#MP52|Skywarp]] (2021-[[December 25|12-25]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2022'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-55 [[Nightbird (G1)#Masterpiece|Nightbird Shadow]] ([[2022]]-[[February 28|02-28]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-53+ [[Crosscut (Autobot)#Masterpiece|Senatorcrosscut]] ([[2022]]-[[March 26|03-26]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-56 [[Trailbreaker (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Trailbreaker]] ([[2022]]-[[December|12]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2023'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-57 [[Jetfire (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Skyfire]] ([[2023]]-[[January|01]])}}
{{Bp-m1|MP-48+ [[Dark Amber Leo Prime#Toys|Dark Amber Leo Prime]] ([[2023]]-[[January|01]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-53+B [[DiaBurnout]] ([[2023]]-[[March|03]])}}
</ul>
|}

{{comingsoontoy|MP-56, MP-57 & MP-48+}}

=====Amazon Japan exclusive accessories=====
Between MP-12 and MP-21, several figures, when ordered from [[Amazon (website)|Amazon Japan]], came with a separately-bagged exclusive accessory for the figure.
[[File:MP-13 Lambor full color.jpg|thumb|upright=1.0|right|MP-12 Lambor with Amazon Japan exclusive piledrivers]]
{|class="wikitable" border="5" style="width:70%"
|-
! scope="col" width="32%" | '''Figure'''
! scope="col" width="30%" | '''Accessory'''
|-
|MP-12 Lambor
|Two pile drivers
|-
|MP-13 Soundwave
|Two additional [[Energon cube]]s
|-
|MP-17 Prowl
|Missile launcher
|-
|MP-18 Streak
|Missile launcher
|-
|MP-20 Wheeljack
|[[Hypno-chip]] disruptor
|-
|MP-21 Bumble
|"Battle face"
|-
|}
{{--}}

=====Special editions=====
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2004'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-1 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#goldmp|Convoy]] ([[Lucky Draw figure]], [[2004]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2009'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-01B [[Eldedroid#Masterpiece|Convoy Black Ver.]] ([[2009]]-[[November 21|11-21]]/2010-01)}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-8X [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#MP8X|King Grimlock]] (2009–12))}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2010'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-3G [[Starscream (G1)/toys#MP3G|Starscream Ghost Ver.]] ([[2010]]-06)}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-4S [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP4S|Convoy Sleep Mode]] (2010-06)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2011'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-1L [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP1L|Convoy Last Production]] ([[2011]]-[[March 26|03-26]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-09B [[Black Rodimus Convoy#Masterpiece|Black Rodimus Convoy]] (2011-[[November 28|11-28]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=4|[[File:MP14C-Clampdown.jpg|thumb|upright=1.33|MP-14C Clampdown]][[File:MP-25L-Loud-Pedal.jpg|thumb|upright=1.33|MP-25L Loudpedal]][[File:MP-10ASL.jpg|thumb|upright=1.33|MP-10ASL Convoy (atmos safari LEBRON Ver.)]]
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2012'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-11S [[Sunstorm (G1)#Masterpiece|Sunstorm]] ([[2012]]-[[August 25|08-25]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2013'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-10B [[Nemesis Prime (G1)#Masterpiece|Black Convoy]] ([[2013]]-[[March 30|03-30]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-12T [[Tigertrack#Masterpiece|Tigertrack]] (2013-07)}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-11A [[Acid Storm (G1)#Masterpiece|Acid Storm]] (2013-[[October 3|10-03]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2014'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-12G [[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#MP12G|Lambor G-2 Ver.]] ([[2014]]-[[February 22|02-22]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-13B [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#MP13B|Soundblaster]] (with [[Ratbat (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Ratbat]]) (2014-[[March 23|03-23]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-18S [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#MP18S|Silverstreak]] (2014-[[June 14|06-14]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-10A [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP10A|Convoy (BAPE ver.)]] (2014-[[August 19|07-19]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-12 [[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#TFExpo14MP12|Lambor]] (TFExpo 2014 exclusive) (2012-[[August 9|08-09]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-10 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#eva|Convoy Mode "Eva"]] (2014-[[November 28|11-28]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-5G [[Megatron (G1)/toys#MP5G|Megatron Gold Ver.]] (2014-12)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2015'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-11SW [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#MP11SW|Skywarp]] ([[2015]]-[[January 5|01-05]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-21G [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#MP21G|Bumble G-2 Ver.]] (2015-[[July 25|07-25]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-18B [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#MP18B|Bluestreak]] (2015-[[August 29|08-29]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-11T [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#MP11T|Thundercracker]] (2015-11)}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-10R [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP10R|Convoy (BAPE REDCAMO ver.)]] (2015-11)}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-21R [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#MP21R|Bumble Red Body]] (2015-[[December 26|12-26]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-14C [[Clampdown (G1)#Masterpiece|Clampdown]] (2015-12-26)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=3|
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2016'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-11NR [[Ramjet (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Ramjet]] ([[2016]]-[[March 19|03-19]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-25L [[Loudpedal#Masterpiece|Loudpedal]] (2016-[[June 11|06-11]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-11NT [[Thrust (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Thrust]] (2016-[[October 29|10-29]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2017'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-10K [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP10K|Convoy (BAPE BLACKCAMO ver.)]] (2017-01)}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-11ND [[Dirge (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Dirge]] ([[2017]]-[[June 28|06-28]])}}
{{Bp-a1d1|MP-15/16E [[Stripes#Masterpiece|Stripes]], [[Nightstalker (G1)#Masterpiece|Nightstalker]], [[Wingthing (G1)#Masterpiece|Wingthing]] & [[Enemy (G1)#Masterpiece|Enemy]] (2017-[[December 23|12-23]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2018'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-711 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP711|Convoy (7-Eleven ver.)]] ([[2018]]-[[February 28|02-28]])}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Golden Lagoon|Golden Lagoon Convoy]] (2018-[[July 29|07-29]])}}
{{Bp-p1|MP-34S [[Shadow Panther#Masterpiece|Shadow Panther (Beast Wars)]] (2018-[[August 25|08-25]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2019'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-10ASL [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP10ASL|Convoy (atmos safari LEBRON Ver.)]] (2019-[[March 15|03-15]])}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=3|
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2020'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-10DC [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP10DC|Convoy (atmos safari DUCKCAMO Ver.)]] (2020-[[March 26|03-26]])}}
|}




{{--}}

====''Masterpiece Movie Series''====
[[File:TF-Movie-Masterpiece-Series-Logo.png|center|400px]]
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2010'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MPM-1 [[Starscream (Movie)/toys#Masterpiece|Starscream]] (''Transformers'', 2010-[[October 30|10-30]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MPM-2 [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#Masterpiece|Bumblebee]] (''Revenge of the Fallen'', 2010-[[December 25|12-25]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2017'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MPM-3 [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#MPM3|Bumblebee]] (''Transformers'', 2017-[[July 29|07-29]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MPM-4 [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Masterpiece|Optimus Prime]] (''Transformers'', 2017-[[September 30|09-30]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2018'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MPM-5 [[Barricade (Movie)/toys#Masterpiece|Barricade]] (''Transformers'', 2018-[[April 21|04-21]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MPM-7 [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#MPM7|Bumblebee]] (''Bumblebee'', 2018-[[October 27|10-27]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MPM-6 [[Ironhide (Movie)/toys#Masterpiece|Ironhide]] (''Transformers'', 2018-[[December 15|12-15]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2019'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MPM-8 [[Megatron (Movie)/toys#Masterpiece|Megatron]] (''Transformers'', 2019-[[August 31|08-31]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MPM-9 [[Jazz (Movie)#Masterpiece|Autobot Jazz]] (''Transformers'', 2019-[[November 2|11-02]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=3|[[File:Masterpiece Movie Bumblebee.jpg|thumb|upright=1.33|MPM-2 Bumblebee]]
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2020'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MPM-10 [[Starscream (Movie)/toys#MPM10|Starscream]] (''Transformers'', 2020-[[October 31|10-31]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MPM-11 [[Ratchet (Movie)/toys#MPM11|Ratchet]] (''Transformers'', 2020-[[December 26|12-26]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2021'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MPM-12 [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#MasterpieceMPM12|Optimus Prime]] (''Bumblebee'', [[2021]]-[[Calendar|08]])}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2022'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MPM-13 [[Blackout (Movie)#MPM13|Decepticon Blackout]] & [[Scorponok (Movie)#MPM13|Scorponok]] (''Transformers'', [[2022]])}}
|}
{{--}}

====''Masterpiece G Series''====
[[File:Mpg-logo.png|center|400px]]
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2022'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MPG-01 [[Shouki#Masterpiece G Series|Trainbot Shouki]] ([[2022]]-[[June 25|06-25]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MPG-02 [[Getsuei#Masterpiece G Series|Trainbot Getsuei]] (2022-09-24)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2023'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MPG-03 [[Yukikaze (G1)#Masterpiece G Series|Trainbot Yukikaze]] ([[2023]]-02-??)}}
</ul>
|[[File:TF-Masterpiece-MPG-02-Trainbot-Getsuei.jpg|thumb|250px|MPG-02 Trainbot Getsuei]]
|}
{{comingsoontoy}}

===Hasbro===
Due to the brand unification, nearly all Hasbro ''Masterpiece'' releases after ''Generations'' MP-10 Optimus Prime are imports of TakaraTomy toys above with new slip-covers. ''Masterpiece Movie Series'' releases after MPM-4 Optimus Prime, meanwhile, are the same toys in both Hasbro and TakaraTomy markets, with the former often releasing toys as store-exclusives.
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2003'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|20th Anniversary [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Optimus Prime]] (2003/2004)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2006'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|20th Anniversary DVD Edition [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#20thDVD|Optimus Prime]] ([[Transformers: Classics|''Classics'']], 2006)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2007'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|Masterpiece [[Starscream (G1)/toys#MasterpieceUS|Starscream]] (''Classics'', 2007)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2009'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|Masterpiece [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#Universe (2008)|Skywarp]] ([[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|''Universe'']], 2009)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=4|[[File:TRU-Masterpiece-Sunstorm.jpg|upright=1.33|thumb|MP-05 Sunstorm]][[File:MP-YOTGSoundwave.jpg|upright=1.33|thumb|Year Of The Goat Soundwave]]
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2010'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|Masterpiece [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#MPHasbro|Grimlock]] ([[Transformers (2010 toyline)|''Transformers'']], 2010)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2011'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|Masterpiece [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#HasbroMasterpiece|Rodimus Prime]] (''Transformers'', 2011)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2012'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|Masterpiece [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#mp10hasbro|Optimus Prime]] (''Transformers'', 2012)}}
{{Bp-d1|Masterpiece [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Transformers (2010)|Thundercracker]] (''Transformers'', 2012)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2013'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-01 [[Acid Storm (G1)#Masterpiece|Acid Storm]] (2013)}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-02 [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#HasbroMasterpiece|Soundwave]] (''Generations'', 2013)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=3|
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2014'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|Year of the Horse [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#YearOfTheHorseOP|Optimus Prime]] (''[[Transformers: Platinum Edition|Platinum Edition]]'', 2014)}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-03 [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#2014MP|Grimlock]] (2014)}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-04 [[Prowl (G1)/toys#HasbroMP|Prowl]] (2014)}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-05 [[Sunstorm (G1)#HasbroMP|Sunstorm]] (2014)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2015'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|Year Of The Goat [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#SoundwaveMasterpieceYOTG|Soundwave]] (''Generations'', 2015)}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-06 [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Bluestreak]] (''Generations'', 2015)}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-07 [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Masterpiece 2|Starscream]] (''Generations'', 2015)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2016'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-08 [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#HasbroMP|Bumblebee]] & [[Exosuit]] [[Spike Witwicky (G1)#HasbroMP|Spike Witwicky]] (''Generations'', 2016)}}
{{Bp-sa| [[Optimus Prime (SG)#Masterpiece|Shattered Glass Optimus Prime]] (''Generations'', 2016)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2017'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-10 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#Masterpiece|Optimus Prime]] (''Generations'', 2017)}}
{{Bp-a1|MPM-3 [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#MPM3|Bumblebee]] (2017)}}
{{Bp-a1|MPM-4 [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Masterpiece|Optimus Prime]] (2017)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=3|
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2019'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-10G [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#CollabGB|Optimus Prime Ecto-35 Edition]] (''[[Transformers Collaborative|Collaborative]]'', 2019)}}
|}
{{--}}

==Design==
The ''Masterpiece'' line has had a number of designers.

Since MP-25, each ''Masterpiece'' figure has been designed as a team effort, led by [[Hironori Kobayashi]], and any names given are within the scope of the larger team.

===Standard Takara Versions===
{|
|''Mold''||''Designer''||''Notes''
|-
|MP‑1, MP‑2
|[[Hironori Kobayashi]]
|-
|MP‑3, MP‑6, MP‑7
|Hironori Kobayashi (initial design) & [[Shōji Kawamori]] (final version)
|-
|MP‑4 trailer
|[[Hisashi Yuki]]
|Designed in ''one night''!<ref name="mp4trailer">[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/transformers-masterpiece-47/takaratomy-staff-interview-hisashi-yuki-on-masterpiece-180888/ TakaraTomy Staff Interview - Hisashi Yuki on Masterpiece]: Even more horrifying was the plan of reissuing MP-1 to go with Megatron - simply reissuing him wasn't considered to be appealing enough and it was decided to give him a trailer...I was told to come up with a proto (of the trailer) by the end of May, and I designed it in one night. [...] I couldn't shirk my task as the release date had already been set by backward calculation. I really did the best I could though there just wasn't enough time.</ref>
|-
|MP‑5
|Hisashi Yuki
|Designed in twelve days<ref name="mpmegsdev">[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/transformers-masterpiece-47/takaratomy-staff-interview-hisashi-yuki-on-masterpiece-180888/ TakaraTomy Staff Interview - Hisashi Yuki on Masterpiece]: - I hear the first Masterpiece figure you created was MP‑5 Megatron and you hold the fastest development record with it.
[Yuki]: That is right. (*laughs) I was not assigned to be in charge of it initially, but due to the circumstance within the company I was unexpectedly handed down the project. The schedule came with it and I was stunned when I realised that I was only given 12 days, about 2 weeks...To make it worse, at the time of my receiving the task, even the product size wasn't decided. (*tears)</ref>
|-
|MP‑8, MP‑9
|Hironori Kobayashi
|-
|MP‑10
|[[Shogo Hasui]]<ref name="mp10dev">[http://news.tfw2005.com/2014/08/03/takaratomy-staff-interview-shogo-hasui-on-masterpiece-180877/ TakaraTomy Staff Interview – Shogo Hasui on Masterpiece]: - Tell us about the time when you began working on the MP series. [Shogo]: MP-10 Convoy was the first Masterpiece I was involved in developing.
When the project was conceived I was mainly working on the products for the overseas Hasbro market, but was given a chance to develop a Masterpiece for the domestic market irregularly.</ref>
|
|-
|MP‑11
|Hironori Kobayashi & Shogo Hasui
|-
|MP‑12 to MP‑21, MP‑23
|Shogo Hasui
|-
|MP‑22
|Shogo Hasui (initial design) & Hironori Kobayashi (final version)
|Kobayashi took over the design to enable the carrier to carry four car MPs<ref name="mpmagnusdev">[http://news.tfw2005.com/2014/08/03/takaratomy-staff-interview-shogo-hasui-on-masterpiece-180877 TakaraTomy Staff Interview – Shogo Hasui on Masterpiece]: - [Shogo] Ultra Magnus, who was selected to be MP-22, was a character I was dreaming of making into a product since the time of MP-10 development. I was happy to be finally able to work on him. As there had already been several real car MP figures and Ultra Magnus is a car carrier that can carry them, I considered Magnus as a certain milestone in the new MP series. I wanted the car carrier to have a capacity of at least 4 real car MPs while in robot mode his height needed to be as close as seen in the cartoon. The transformation process was expected to require lots of folding of the parts to achieve it, and solving that problem became a very important task. Upon agreeing on that point, Kobayashi took over to work on the transformation mechanism and (Ultra Magnus is) finished as he is now.</ref>
|-
|MP‑24
|Hisashi Yuki
|Hisashi took on MP-24 in order for the other ''Masterpiece'' figures to be released on schedule<ref name="mpstarsaberdev">[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/transformers-masterpiece-47/takaratomy-staff-interview-hisashi-yuki-on-masterpiece-180888/ TakaraTomy Staff Interview - Hisashi Yuki on Masterpiece]: - So the idea was to ask the fans directly what they want first, then realise it as a product. [Yuki]: Yes. It turned out Star Saber was the winner. Hasui, the main series designer, was going to be in charge of the 30th anniversary MP originally. But he was fully occupied with Bumble and Wheeljack, and since Star Saber was a character I was attached to personally, I stood for the job eagerly.</ref>
|-
|MP‑25, MP‑26
|Hironori Kobayashi (unconfirmed)<ref name="mptracksdev">[http://news.tfw2005.com/2015/07/12/sdcc-2015-the-shogo-hasui-report-296954/ SDCC 2015: The Shogo Hasui Report]: - I did ask about Tracks and he said he did not design him but he did say (I BELIEVE Kobayashi…again hard to understand) and slowly said Lead Designer. He also said that the same designer did Ironhide and he began to say another name (Ratchet) but stopped himself.</ref>
|
|-
|MP‑27, MP‑30
|Hironori Kobayashi
|As stated in the ''[[Transformers Generations 2015]]'' book
|-
|MP‑28
|Vehicle styling by [[Yūya Ōnishi]], main developer [[Tomoya Miyake]], edits by Hironori Kobayashi
|As stated in the ''Transformers Generations 2015'' book
|-
|MP‑29
|Hironori Kobayashi
|As stated in the ''Transformers Generations 2015'' book
|-
|MP‑36
|Embellishments and refinements by [[Yuki Ohshima]]
|As stated in the ''[[Transformers Generations 2017]]'' book<ref>[http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/threads/generations-2017-book-mp-36-megatron-article-translated.1096818 Generations 2017 MP-36 translated article]</ref>
|-
|MP-53, MP-54
|Yūya Ōnishi, [[Kōjin Ōno]]
|Returning to his own [[Diaclone]] work as well as his own car
|}

===''Masterpiece Movie Series''===
{|
|'|''Mold''||''Designer''
|-
|MPM-1||Shogo Hasui
|-
|MPM-2||Shogo Hasui
|-
|MPM-13||[[Sam Smith]], [[Tomo Tatsumi]]<ref>[https://www.instagram.com/p/CdG8p0UDrac/ Sam Smith on Instagram]</ref>
|}

===''Masterpiece G Series''===
{|
|''Mold''||''Takara Designer''||''Tomytec Designer''
|-
|MPG-01||Kōjin Ōno||[[Dai Ono]]
|}

{{toystub|Cross-reference with [[:Category:Masterpiece designers]]}}
==Awards==
* The ''Masterpiece'' line as a whole won the [http://www.takaratomy.co.jp/product_release/pdf/p161028.pdf 2016 Long Life Design award] (PDF link) presented by the [https://www.g-mark.org/about/ Good Design Awards].
* [[Shouki#Masterpiece|MPG-01 ''Masterpiece'' Shouki]] recieved an Excellence Award in the "High Target" (read: collector) Toy category at the 2022 Japan Toy Awards.<ref>[https://www.toys.or.jp/toyshow/awards.html The 2022 Japan Toy Awards] at the Tokyo Toy Show website.</ref>

==Notes==
* Like with previous lines, the official Hasbro-initiated imports of ''Masterpiece'' figures were also assigned code names. For the 2021 releases, the "theme" for those code names was "snacks":
{{collist|3|
:::*Arcee: "Airheads"
:::*Black Convoy: "Cavaliers"
:::*Spinout: "Snickers"
:::*Tigatron: "Twizzlers"
}}
:For the 2022 releases, it was "deserts":
{{collist|3|
:::*Skywarp: "Sahara"
:::*Autobot Skids: "Kalahari"
:::*Reboost : "Sonoran"
}}

==References==
{{reflist|2}}

==External links==
* [http://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/products/tf_mp TakaraTomy ''Masterpiece'' website]
* [https://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/products/tf_mpm ''Masterpiece Movie Series'' website]
* [https://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/tf_mpg/ ''Masterpiece G Series'' website]
* [https://hasbropulse.com/collections/transformers?refinementList%5Bnamed_tags.Series%5D%5B0%5D=Transformers%20Masterpiece ''Masterpiece''] at [[Hasbro Pulse]]
* [https://www.actionfigure411.com/transformers/ Transformers Masterpiece Visual and Price Guides]

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[[Category:Masterpiece| ]]

The Transformers: Masterpiece

2022-05-10T12:18:36Z

Cmnghk: /* Standard Masterpiece line */

[[File:Masterpiece-toyline-logo.png|center|500px]]
'''''The Transformers: Masterpiece''''' (トランスフォーマーマスターピース, ''Toransufōmā Masutāpīsu'', also '''''The Transformers: Master Piece''''')<ref>MP-01 Convoy's box featured an early English logo that put a space in between "master" and "piece". From MP-2 Ultra Magnus-onwards, the logo was changed to "Masterpiece" with no space.</ref> is a toyline of collector-focused toys that are primarily based upon characters from the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|original ''The Transformers'' cartoon]], but manufactured with today's advanced engineering techniques. As a line aimed towards collectors, ''Masterpiece'' Transformers tend to be very expensive, with larger and more complex [[Transformation (toys)|conversion]] schemes to achieve closer accuracy and greater articulation than toys aimed at children.

Though the ''Masterpiece'' line is largely developed by [[TakaraTomy|Takara/TakaraTomy]] with the [[Japan]]ese market in mind, the line is also distributed by [[Hasbro]] in Asian markets outside Japan, and in [[Australia]] as [[Target]] and [[Toys"R"Us]] [[exclusive]]s. Hasbro has also [[redeco]]ed/[[retool]]ed molds from this line for release in their own markets under various toy lines, and almost always as store exclusives. These Hasbro versions originally saw release as [[Walmart]] exclusives until 2009, when they were succeeded by Toys"R"Us. From 2013 onwards, Hasbro released its versions as a single cohesive line (instead of as part of other, contemporary lines), with a numbering system similar to the one used by TakaraTomy. However, by 2015, the figures were again [[co-branding|co-branded]] as part of the ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' line, while still continuing their numbering system. Beginning with TakaraTomy's MP-43 (as well as the MP-17+, MP-18+ and MP-20+ versions released around the same time), Hasbro officially distributed all-new figures as imports available from various online retailers and specialty stores.
{{TOCclear}}

==Scale and rate of releases==
The ''Masterpiece'' line started at a slow pace in 2003, with new molds being released every two years or so, and with redecos/retools being released in-between. The figures that were released back then were exclusive of the larger main characters, and [[scale]] wasn't very consistent due to price constraints and their large size, with the results being that figures of certain huge characters (such as Grimlock) were too short compared to other characters they were meant to tower over (such as Convoy).

With the release of a new tooling of Convoy in 2011, the line was rebooted, featuring a smaller, more consistent scale based on MP-09 Rodimus Convoy, and a ''significant'' increase in releases per year. Rather notably, ''Masterpieces'' of the smaller characters were introduced.

Starting in 2016, ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (franchise)|Beast Wars]]'' characters were added to the line, and the series began a shift towards even more extreme cartoon-accuracy.

==Sublines==
In addition to the main ''Masterpiece'' line, there are four sublines based on both other franchises and other portions of the ''Transformers'' franchise:

===''Transformers'' sublines===
* The '''''[[#Masterpiece Movie Series|Transformers: Masterpiece Movie Series]]''''' (トランスフォーマーマスターピースムービーシリーズ ''Toransufōmā Masutāpīsu Mūbī Shirīzu'') line, based on the [[live-action film series]], with toys designated MPM-##; this line originally consisted of detailed redecoes of [[Size class|Leader-sized]] toys from [[Transformers (2010 toyline)|the 2010 ''Transformers'' toyline]] and was canceled after only two releases. It was later revived in [[2017]] for the 10th Anniversary of the [[Transformers (film)|first movie]], this time featuring all-new molds. The revived line was released in conjunction with Hasbro, with the toys [[co-branding|co-branded]] "Hasbro" and "TakaraTomy" on their packaging.
* The '''''[[#Masterpiece G Series|Transformers: Masterpiece G Series]]''''' (トランスフォーマーマスターピースGシリーズ ''Toransufōmā Masutāpīsu G Shirīzu'') line, with toys designated as MPG-##, which for now, only consists of ''[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (franchise)#Transformers: The Headmasters|The Headmasters]]'' [[Trainbot]]s that combine to form [[Raiden#Masterpiece G Series|the first official ''Masterpiece''-scale]] [[combiner]]. In collaboration with model train company TOMIX, the figures are made to HO [[scale]],<ref>[https://news.tfw2005.com/2021/10/28/figure-king-285-interview-with-mpg-01-raiden-development-team-english-translation-443964 Figure King 285: Interview With MPG-01 Raiden Development Team – English Translation] on TFW2005</ref> which—whether or not intentional—also makes their [[robot mode]]s fit the same cartoon-based scale as the current mainline ''Masterpiece'' Transformers, having the individual components stand ''slightly'' taller than the standard [[Autobot Cars]].

===Other ''Masterpiece'' sublines===
* The '''''[[Brave (franchise)|Masterpiece Brave Series]]''''' (マスターピース勇者シリーズ ''Masutāpīsu Yūsha Shirīzu'') line, with toys designated as MP-B##, which was cancelled after only two releases.
* The '''''[[Zoids|Zoids Masterpiece]]''''' (ゾイドマスターピース ''Zoido Masutāpīsu'') line, with toys designated as MPZ-##.

For obvious reasons, neither the ''Brave Series'' nor ''Zoids'' ''Masterpiece'' lines are covered on this wiki.

==Fiction==
[[File:DestronDoppelganger cover.jpg|thumb|upright=1.2]]
'''''The Transformers: Masterpiece''''' toyline received some fiction to support its product through some [[e-HOBBY]] comics between [[2010]]-[[2011]] and later the ''[[Transformers Generations (series)|Transformers Generations]]'' book series between [[2014]]-[[2016]].

===e-HOBBY comics===
*"[[MP-1B Cybertron Commander / Convoy Black Ver.]]"
*"[[MP-3G Destron Air Commander / Starscream Ghost Ver.]]"
*"[[Destron Doppelgänger Black Rodimus Convoy]]"

===''Generations'' book series comics===
*"[[Controverse]]"
*"[[Rodimus Wars]]"
*"[[Reborn]]"
{{--}}

==Toys==
===Takara/TakaraTomy===
====Standard ''Masterpiece'' line====
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2003'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-1 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Convoy]] ([[2003]]-[[December 11|12-11]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2005'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-2 [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Ultra Magnus]] ([[2005]]-[[March 24|03-24]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2006'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-3 [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Starscream]] ([[2006]]-[[September 28|09-28]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-4 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP4|Convoy Perfect Edition]] (2006-09-28/[[2009]]-[[October 1|10-01]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2007'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-5 [[Megatron (G1)/toys#MP5|Megatron]] ([[2007]]-[[March 29|03-29]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-6 [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Skywarp]] ([[2007]]-[[September 1|09-01]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=4|[[File:TF-Masterpiece-MP-1-Convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.33|MP-1 Convoy, the OG ''Masterpiece'' figure]][[File:MP24-StarSaber.jpg|thumb|upright=1.33|MP-24 Star Saber]][[File:Masterpiece-MP-43-Megatron-(Beast-Wars).jpg|thumb|upright=1.33|MP-43 Megatron]][[File:TF-Masterpiece-MP-52-Starscream.jpg|thumb|upright=1.33|MP-52 Starscream]]
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2008'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-7 [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Thundercracker]] ([[2008]]-[[November 20|11-20]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2009'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-8 [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Grimlock]] (2009-[[March 26|03-26]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2011'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-9 [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Rodimus Convoy]] ([[2011]]-[[January 29|01-29]]/2011-[[September 24|09-24]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-10 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP10|Convoy]] (2011-09-24)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2012'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-11 [[Starscream (G1)/toys#MP11|Starscream]] ([[2012]]-[[March 31|03-31]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-12 [[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Lambor]] (2012-[[October 27|10-27]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-14 [[Red Alert (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Alert]] (2012-[[December 15|12-15]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=3|
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2013'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-13 [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Soundwave]] (with [[Laserbeak (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Condor]]) ([[2013]]-[[January 26|01-26]]/2013-[[September 28|09-28]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-15 [[Rumble (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Rumble]] & [[Ravage (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Jaguar]] (2013-[[February 23|02-23]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-16 [[Frenzy (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Frenzy]] & [[Buzzsaw (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Buzzsaw]] (2013-[[March 23|03-23]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-17 [[Prowl (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Prowl]] (2013-09-28)}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-18 [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#Masterpiece 2|Streak]] (2013-[[October 26|10-16]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-19 [[Smokescreen (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Smokescreen]] (2013-[[December 14|12-14]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2014'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-20 [[Wheeljack (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Wheeljack]] ([[2014]]-[[September 20|09-20]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-21 [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Masterpiece 2|Bumble]] (with [[Daniel Witwicky (G1)#Masterpiece|Daniel Witwicky]]) (2014-[[November 29|11-29]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-22 [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#MP22|Ultra Magnus]] (2014-[[December 27|12-27]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2015'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-23 [[Exhaust#Masterpiece|Exhaust]] ([[2015]]-[[March 21|03-21]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-24 [[Star Saber (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Star Saber]] (2015-03-21)}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-25 [[Tracks (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Tracks]] (2015-[[November 7|11-07]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-26 [[Road Rage (G1)#Masterpiece|Road Rage]] (2015-[[December 26|12-26]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2016'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-27 [[Ironhide (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Ironhide]] ([[2016]]-[[January 30|01-30]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-28 [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#MP28|Hot Rodimus]] (2016-[[February 27|02-27]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-29 [[Shockwave (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Destron Laserwave]] (2016-[[March 26|03-26]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-30 [[Ratchet (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Ratchet]] (2016-[[April 23|04-23]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-31 [[Delta Magnus#Masterpiece|Delta Magnus]] (2016-[[August 27|08-27]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-14+ [[Red Alert (G1)/toys#MP14Plus|Alert Anime Color Edition]] (2016-[[September 24|09-24]])}}
{{Bp-m1|MP-32 [[Optimus Primal (BW)/toys#Masterpiece|Convoy (Beast Wars)]] (2016-[[October 29|10-29]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-33 [[Inferno (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Inferno]] (2016-[[November 26|11-26]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=3|
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2017'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-m1|MP-34 [[Cheetor (BW)/toys#Masterpiece|Cheetus (Beast Wars)]] ([[2017]]-[[February 25|02-25]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-35 [[Grapple (G1)#Masterpiece|Grapple]] (2017-02-25)}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-36 [[Megatron (G1)/toys#MP36|Megatron]] (2017-[[April 1|04-01]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-37 [[Artfire#Masterpiece|Artfire]] (2017-[[May 27|05-27]])}}
{{Bp-m1|MP-38 [[Optimus Primal (BW)/toys#MP38|Convoy (Beast Wars) Legendary Leader Ver.]] (2017-[[June 24|06-24]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-12+ [[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#MP12Plus|Lambor Anime Color Edition]] (2017-[[November 25|11-25]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-39 [[Sunstreaker (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Sunstreaker]] (2017-[[December 22|12-22]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2018'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-40 [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#MP40|Targetmaster Hot Rodimus]] ([[2018]]-[[February 24|02-24]])}}
{{Bp-m1|MP-41 [[Dinobot (BW)/toys#Masterpiece|Dinobot (Beast Wars)]] (2018-[[July 28|07-28]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-17+ [[Prowl (G1)/toys#MP17Plus|Prowl]] (2018-[[September 29|09-29]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-42 [[Cordon#Masterpiece|Cordon]] (2018-[[October 27|10-27]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-29+ [[Shockwave (G1)/toys#MP29Plus|Destron Laserwave]] (2018-[[November 24|11-24]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-36+ [[Megatron (G1)/toys#MP36Plus|Megatron]] (2018-[[December 29|12-29]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2019'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-p1|MP-43 [[Megatron (BW)/toys#Masterpiece|Megatron (Beast Wars)]] ([[2019]]-[[March 30|03-30]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-20+ [[Wheeljack (G1)/toys#MP20Plus|Wheeljack]] ([[2019]]-03)}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-18+ [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#MP18Plus|Streak]] (2019-[[July 27|07-27]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-44 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP44|Convoy Ver.3.0]] (2019-[[August 31|08-31]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-45 [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#MP45|Cybertron Espionage Bumble (Ver. 2.0)]] (2019-[[November 23|11-23]])}}
{{Bp-p1|MP-46 [[Blackarachnia (BW)/toys#Masterpiece|Blackwidow (Beast Wars)]] (2019-[[November 23|11-23]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-47 [[Hound (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Hound]] (2019-[[December 26|12-26]])}}

</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2020'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-19+ [[Smokescreen (G1)/toys#MP19Plus|Smokescreen]] ([[2020]]-[[January 27|01-27]])}}
{{Bp-m1|MP-48 [[Lio Convoy#Masterpiece|Lio Convoy (Beast Wars)]] ([[2020]]-[[February 29|02-29]])}}
{{Bp-m1|MP-38+ [[Optimus Primal (BW)/toys#MP38Plus|Burning Convoy]] (2020-[[March 25|03-25]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-49 [[Nemesis Prime (G1)#MP49|Black Convoy]] (2020-[[July 25|07-25]])}}
{{Bp-m1|MP-50 [[Tigatron#Masterpiece|Tigatron (Beast Wars)]] (2020-[[September 26|09-26]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-39+ [[Spin-Out (G1)#Masterpiece|Spinout]] (2020-[[November 28|11-28]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-51 [[Arcee (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Arcee]] (2020-[[December 29|12-29]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=3|
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2021'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-52 [[Starscream (G1)/toys#MP52|Starscream]] ([[2021]]-[[June 26|06-20]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-53 [[Skids (G1)#Masterpiece|Skids]] (2021-[[November 20|11-20]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-54 [[Reboost#Masterpiece|Reboost]] (2021-[[November 20|11-20]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-52+ [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#MP52|Thundercracker]] ([[2021]]-09-27)}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-52+SW [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#MP52|Skywarp]] (2021-[[December 25|12-25]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2022'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-55 [[Nightbird (G1)#Masterpiece|Nightbird Shadow]] ([[2022]]-[[February 28|02-28]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-53+ [[Crosscut (Autobot)#Masterpiece|Senatorcrosscut]] {{sic}} ([[2022]]-[[March 26|03-26]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-56 [[Trailbreaker (Autobot)#Masterpiece|Trailbreaker]] {{sic}} ([[2022]]-[[December|12]])}}
</ul>
|}

=====Amazon Japan exclusive accessories=====
Between MP-12 and MP-21, several figures, when ordered from [[Amazon (website)|Amazon Japan]], came with a separately-bagged exclusive accessory for the figure.
[[File:MP-13 Lambor full color.jpg|thumb|upright=1.0|right|MP-12 Lambor with Amazon Japan exclusive piledrivers]]
{|class="wikitable" border="5" style="width:70%"
|-
! scope="col" width="32%" | '''Figure'''
! scope="col" width="30%" | '''Accessory'''
|-
|MP-12 Lambor
|Two pile drivers
|-
|MP-13 Soundwave
|Two additional [[Energon cube]]s
|-
|MP-17 Prowl
|Missile launcher
|-
|MP-18 Streak
|Missile launcher
|-
|MP-20 Wheeljack
|[[Hypno-chip]] disruptor
|-
|MP-21 Bumble
|"Battle face"
|-
|}
{{--}}

=====Special editions=====
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2004'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-1 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#goldmp|Convoy]] ([[Lucky Draw figure]], [[2004]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2009'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-01B [[Eldedroid#Masterpiece|Convoy Black Ver.]] ([[2009]]-[[November 21|11-21]]/2010-01)}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-8X [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#MP8X|King Grimlock]] (2009–12))}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2010'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-3G [[Starscream (G1)/toys#MP3G|Starscream Ghost Ver.]] ([[2010]]-06)}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-4S [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP4S|Convoy Sleep Mode]] (2010-06)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2011'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-1L [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP1L|Convoy Last Production]] ([[2011]]-[[March 26|03-26]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-09B [[Black Rodimus Convoy#Masterpiece|Black Rodimus Convoy]] (2011-[[November 28|11-28]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=4|[[File:MP14C-Clampdown.jpg|thumb|upright=1.33|MP-14C Clampdown]][[File:MP-25L-Loud-Pedal.jpg|thumb|upright=1.33|MP-25L Loudpedal]][[File:MP-10ASL.jpg|thumb|upright=1.33|MP-10ASL Convoy (atmos safari LEBRON Ver.)]]
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2012'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-11S [[Sunstorm (G1)#Masterpiece|Sunstorm]] ([[2012]]-[[August 25|08-25]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2013'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-10B [[Nemesis Prime (G1)#Masterpiece|Black Convoy]] ([[2013]]-[[March 30|03-30]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-12T [[Tigertrack#Masterpiece|Tigertrack]] (2013-07)}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-11A [[Acid Storm (G1)#Masterpiece|Acid Storm]] (2013-[[October 3|10-03]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-12G [[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#MP12G|Lambor G-2 Ver.]] ([[2014]]-[[February 22|02-22]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2014'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-13B [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#MP13B|Soundblaster]] (with [[Ratbat (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Ratbat]]) (2014-[[March 23|03-23]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-18S [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#MP18S|Silverstreak]] (2014-[[June 14|06-14]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-10A [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP10A|Convoy (BAPE ver.)]] (2014-[[August 19|07-19]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-12 [[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#TFExpo14MP12|Lambor]] (TFExpo 2014 exclusive) (2012-[[August 9|08-09]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-10 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#eva|Convoy Mode "Eva"]] (2014-[[November 28|11-28]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-5G [[Megatron (G1)/toys#MP5G|30th Anniversary Megatron]] (2014-12)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2015'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-11SW [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#MP11SW|Skywarp]] ([[2015]]-[[January 5|01-05]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-21G [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#MP21G|Bumble G-2 Ver.]]}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-18B [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#MP18B|Bluestreak]] (2015-[[August 29|08-29]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-11T [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#MP11T|Thundercracker]] (2015-11)}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-10R [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP10R|Convoy (BAPE REDCAMO ver.)]] (2015-11)}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-21R [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#MP21R|Bumble Red Body]] (2015-[[December 26|12-26]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-14C [[Clampdown (G1)#Masterpiece|Clampdown]] (2015-12-26)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=3|
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2016'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-11NR [[Ramjet (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Ramjet]] ([[2016]]-[[March 19|03-19]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-25L [[Loudpedal#Masterpiece|Loudpedal]] (2016-[[June 11|06-11]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-11NT [[Thrust (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Thrust]] (2016-[[October 29|10-29]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2017'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-10K [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP10K|Convoy (BAPE BLACKCAMO ver.)]] (2017-01)}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-11ND [[Dirge (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Dirge]] ([[2017]]-[[June 28|06-28]])}}
{{Bp-a1d1|MP-15/16E [[Stripes#Masterpiece|Stripes]], [[Nightstalker (G1)#Masterpiece|Nightstalker]], [[Wingthing (G1)#Masterpiece|Wingthing]] & [[Enemy (G1)#Masterpiece|Enemy]] (2017-[[December 23|12-23]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2018'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-711 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP711|Convoy (7-Eleven ver.)]] ([[2018]]-[[February 28|02-28]])}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Golden Lagoon|Golden Lagoon Convoy]] (2018-[[July 29|07-29]])}}
{{Bp-p1|MP-34S [[Shadow Panther#Masterpiece|Shadow Panther (Beast Wars)]] (2018-[[August 25|08-25]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2019'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-10ASL [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP10ASL|Convoy (atmos safari LEBRON Ver.)]] (2019-[[March 15|03-15]])}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=3|
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2020'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-10DC [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP10DC|Convoy (atmos safari DUCKCAMO Ver.)]] (2020-[[March 26|03-26]])}}
|}




{{--}}

====''Masterpiece Movie Series''====
[[File:TF-Movie-Masterpiece-Series-Logo.png|center|400px]]
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2010'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MPM-1 [[Starscream (Movie)/toys#Masterpiece|Starscream]] (''Transformers'', 2010-[[October 30|10-30]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MPM-2 [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#Masterpiece|Bumblebee]] (''Revenge of the Fallen'', 2010-[[December 25|12-25]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2017'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MPM-3 [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#MPM3|Bumblebee]] (''Transformers'', 2017-[[July 29|07-29]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MPM-4 [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Masterpiece|Optimus Prime]] (''Transformers'', 2017-[[September 30|09-30]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2018'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MPM-5 [[Barricade (Movie)/toys#Masterpiece|Barricade]] (''Transformers'', 2018-[[April 21|04-21]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MPM-7 [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#MPM7|Bumblebee]] (''Bumblebee'', 2018-[[October 27|10-27]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MPM-6 [[Ironhide (Movie)/toys#Masterpiece|Ironhide]] (''Transformers'', 2018-[[December 15|12-15]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2019'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MPM-8 [[Megatron (Movie)/toys#Masterpiece|Megatron]] (''Transformers'', 2019-[[August 31|08-31]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MPM-9 [[Jazz (Movie)#Masterpiece|Autobot Jazz]] (''Transformers'', 2019-[[November 2|11-02]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=3|[[File:Masterpiece Movie Bumblebee.jpg|thumb|upright=1.33|MPM-2 Bumblebee]]
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2020'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MPM-10 [[Starscream (Movie)/toys#MPM10|Starscream]] (''Transformers'', 2020-[[October 31|10-31]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MPM-11 [[Ratchet (Movie)/toys#MPM11|Ratchet]] (''Transformers'', 2020-[[December 26|12-26]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2021'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MPM-12 [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#MasterpieceMPM12|Optimus Prime]] (''Bumblebee'', [[2021]]-[[Calendar|08]])}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2022'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MPM-13 [[Blackout (Movie)#MPM13|Decepticon Blackout]] & [[Scorponok (Movie)#MPM13|Scorponok]] (''Transformers'', [[2022]])}}
|}
{{--}}
{{comingsoontoy|MPM-13}}

====''Masterpiece G Series''====
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2022'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MPG-01 [[Shouki#Masterpiece G Series|Trainbot Shouki]] ([[2022]]-[[June 25|06-25]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MPG-02 [[Getsuei#Masterpiece G Series|Trainbot Getsuei]] ([[2022]]-09-24)}}
</ul>
|[[File:TF-Masterpiece-MPG-02-Trainbot-Getsuei.jpg|thumb|250px|MPG-02 Trainbot Getsuei]]
|}

===Hasbro===
:Due to the brand unification, nearly all Hasbro ''Masterpiece'' releases after ''Generations'' MP-10 Optimus Prime are imports of TakaraTomy toys above with new slip-covers. ''Masterpiece Movie Series'' releases after MPM-4 Optimus Prime, meanwhile, are the same toys in both Hasbro and TakaraTomy markets, with the former often releasing toys as store-exclusives.
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2003'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|20th Anniversary [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Optimus Prime]] (2003/2004)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2006'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|20th Anniversary DVD Edition [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#20thDVD|Optimus Prime]] ([[Transformers: Classics|''Classics'']], 2006)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2007'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|Masterpiece [[Starscream (G1)/toys#MasterpieceUS|Starscream]] (''Classics'', 2007)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2009'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|Masterpiece [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#Universe (2008)|Skywarp]] ([[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|''Universe'']], 2009)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=4|[[File:TRU-Masterpiece-Sunstorm.jpg|upright=1.33|thumb|MP-05 Sunstorm]][[File:MP-YOTGSoundwave.jpg|upright=1.33|thumb|Year Of The Goat Soundwave]]
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2010'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|Masterpiece [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#MPHasbro|Grimlock]] ([[Transformers (2010 toyline)|''Transformers'']], 2010)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2011'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|Masterpiece [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#HasbroMasterpiece|Rodimus Prime]] (''Transformers'', 2011)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2012'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|Masterpiece [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#mp10hasbro|Optimus Prime]] (''Transformers'', 2012)}}
{{Bp-d1|Masterpiece [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Transformers (2010)|Thundercracker]] (''Transformers'', 2012)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2013'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-01 [[Acid Storm (G1)#Masterpiece|Acid Storm]] (2013)}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-02 [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#HasbroMasterpiece|Soundwave]] (''Generations'', 2013)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=3|
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2014'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|Year of the Horse [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#YearOfTheHorseOP|Optimus Prime]] (''[[Transformers: Platinum Edition|Platinum Edition]]'', 2014)}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-03 [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#2014MP|Grimlock]] (2014)}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-04 [[Prowl (G1)/toys#HasbroMP|Prowl]] (2014)}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-05 [[Sunstorm (G1)#HasbroMP|Sunstorm]] (2014)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2015'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|Year Of The Goat [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#SoundwaveMasterpieceYOTG|Soundwave]] (''Generations'', 2015)}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-06 [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Bluestreak]] (''Generations'', 2015)}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-07 [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Masterpiece 2|Starscream]] (''Generations'', 2015)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2016'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-08 [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#HasbroMP|Bumblebee]] & [[Exosuit]] [[Spike Witwicky (G1)#HasbroMP|Spike Witwicky]] (''Generations'', 2016)}}
{{Bp-sa| [[Optimus Prime (SG)#Masterpiece|Shattered Glass Optimus Prime]] (''Generations'', 2016)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2017'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-10 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#Masterpiece|Optimus Prime]] (''Generations'', 2017)}}
{{Bp-a1|MPM-3 [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#MPM3|Bumblebee]] (2017)}}
{{Bp-a1|MPM-4 [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Masterpiece|Optimus Prime]] (2017)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=3|
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2019'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-10G [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#CollabGB|Optimus Prime Ecto-35 Edition]] (''[[Transformers Collaborative|Collaborative]]'', 2019)}}
|}
{{--}}

==Design==
The ''Masterpiece'' line has had a number of designers.

Since MP-25, each ''Masterpiece'' figure has been designed as a team effort, led by [[Hironori Kobayashi]], and any names given are within the scope of the larger team.

===Standard Takara Versions===
{|
|''Mold''||''Designer''||''Notes''
|-
|MP‑1, MP‑2
|Hironori Kobayashi
|-
|MP‑3, MP‑6, MP‑7
|Hironori Kobayashi (initial design) & [[Shōji Kawamori]] (final version)
|-
|MP‑4 trailer
|[[Hisashi Yuki]]
|Designed in ''one night''!<ref name="mp4trailer">[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/transformers-masterpiece-47/takaratomy-staff-interview-hisashi-yuki-on-masterpiece-180888/ TakaraTomy Staff Interview - Hisashi Yuki on Masterpiece]: Even more horrifying was the plan of reissuing MP-1 to go with Megatron - simply reissuing him wasn't considered to be appealing enough and it was decided to give him a trailer...I was told to come up with a proto (of the trailer) by the end of May, and I designed it in one night. [...] I couldn't shirk my task as the release date had already been set by backward calculation. I really did the best I could though there just wasn't enough time.</ref>
|-
|MP‑5
|Hisashi Yuki
|Designed in twelve days<ref name="mpmegsdev">[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/transformers-masterpiece-47/takaratomy-staff-interview-hisashi-yuki-on-masterpiece-180888/ TakaraTomy Staff Interview - Hisashi Yuki on Masterpiece]: - I hear the first Masterpiece figure you created was MP‑5 Megatron and you hold the fastest development record with it.
[Yuki]: That is right. (*laughs) I was not assigned to be in charge of it initially, but due to the circumstance within the company I was unexpectedly handed down the project. The schedule came with it and I was stunned when I realised that I was only given 12 days, about 2 weeks...To make it worse, at the time of my receiving the task, even the product size wasn't decided. (*tears)</ref>
|-
|MP‑8, MP‑9
|Hironori Kobayashi
|-
|MP‑10
|[[Shogo Hasui]]<ref name="mp10dev">[http://news.tfw2005.com/2014/08/03/takaratomy-staff-interview-shogo-hasui-on-masterpiece-180877/ TakaraTomy Staff Interview – Shogo Hasui on Masterpiece]: - Tell us about the time when you began working on the MP series. [Shogo]: MP-10 Convoy was the first Masterpiece I was involved in developing.
When the project was conceived I was mainly working on the products for the overseas Hasbro market, but was given a chance to develop a Masterpiece for the domestic market irregularly.</ref>
|
|-
|MP‑11
|Hironori Kobayashi & Shogo Hasui
|-
|MP‑12 to MP‑21, MP‑23
|Shogo Hasui
|-
|MP‑22
|Shogo Hasui (initial design) & Hironori Kobayashi (final version)
|Kobayashi took over the design to enable the carrier to carry four car MPs<ref name="mpmagnusdev">[http://news.tfw2005.com/2014/08/03/takaratomy-staff-interview-shogo-hasui-on-masterpiece-180877 TakaraTomy Staff Interview – Shogo Hasui on Masterpiece]: - [Shogo] Ultra Magnus, who was selected to be MP-22, was a character I was dreaming of making into a product since the time of MP-10 development. I was happy to be finally able to work on him. As there had already been several real car MP figures and Ultra Magnus is a car carrier that can carry them, I considered Magnus as a certain milestone in the new MP series. I wanted the car carrier to have a capacity of at least 4 real car MPs while in robot mode his height needed to be as close as seen in the cartoon. The transformation process was expected to require lots of folding of the parts to achieve it, and solving that problem became a very important task. Upon agreeing on that point, Kobayashi took over to work on the transformation mechanism and (Ultra Magnus is) finished as he is now.</ref>
|-
|MP‑24
|Hisashi Yuki
|Hisashi took on MP-24 in order for the other ''Masterpiece'' figures to be released on schedule<ref name="mpstarsaberdev">[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/transformers-masterpiece-47/takaratomy-staff-interview-hisashi-yuki-on-masterpiece-180888/ TakaraTomy Staff Interview - Hisashi Yuki on Masterpiece]: - So the idea was to ask the fans directly what they want first, then realise it as a product. [Yuki]: Yes. It turned out Star Saber was the winner. Hasui, the main series designer, was going to be in charge of the 30th anniversary MP originally. But he was fully occupied with Bumble and Wheeljack, and since Star Saber was a character I was attached to personally, I stood for the job eagerly.</ref>
|-
|MP‑25, MP‑26
|Hironori Kobayashi (unconfirmed)<ref name="mptracksdev">[http://news.tfw2005.com/2015/07/12/sdcc-2015-the-shogo-hasui-report-296954/ SDCC 2015: The Shogo Hasui Report]: - I did ask about Tracks and he said he did not design him but he did say (I BELIEVE Kobayashi…again hard to understand) and slowly said Lead Designer. He also said that the same designer did Ironhide and he began to say another name (Ratchet) but stopped himself.</ref>
|
|-
|MP‑27, MP‑30
|Hironori Kobayashi
|As stated in the ''[[Transformers Generations 2015]]'' book
|-
|MP‑28
|Vehicle styling by [[Yūya Ōnishi]], main developer [[Tomoya Miyake]], edits by Hironori Kobayashi
|As stated in the ''Transformers Generations 2015'' book
|-
|MP‑29
|Hironori Kobayashi
|As stated in the ''Transformers Generations 2015'' book
|-
|MP‑36
|Embellishments and refinements by [[Yuki Ohshima]]
|As stated in the ''[[Transformers Generations 2017]]'' book<ref>[http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/threads/generations-2017-book-mp-36-megatron-article-translated.1096818 Generations 2017 MP-36 translated article]</ref>
|}

===Live-action movie series===
{|
|''Mold''||''Designer''
|-
|MPM-1||Shogo Hasui
|-
|MPM-2||Shogo Hasui
|}

==Awards==
The ''Masterpiece'' line won the [http://www.takaratomy.co.jp/product_release/pdf/p161028.pdf 2016 Long Life Design award] (PDF link) presented by the [https://www.g-mark.org/about/ Good Design Awards].

==Notes==
* Like with previous lines, the official Hasbro-initiated imports of ''Masterpiece'' figures were also assigned code names. This time, the "theme" for those code names was "snacks":
{{collist|3|
:::*Arcee: "Airheads"
:::*Black Convoy: "Cavaliers"
:::*Spinout: "Snickers"
:::*Tigatron: "Twizzlers"
}}

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
* [http://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/products/tf_mp Takara Tomy Japan Website]
* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/transformersmasterpiece/ Transformers Masterpiece Facebook Group]
* [https://www.actionfigure411.com/transformers/ Transformers Masterpiece Visual and Price Guides]

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The Transformers: Masterpiece

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[[File:Masterpiece-toyline-logo.png|center|500px]]
'''''The Transformers: Masterpiece''''' (トランスフォーマーマスターピース) is a toyline of collector-focused toys that are primarily based upon characters from the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|original ''The Transformers'' cartoon]], but manufactured with today's advanced engineering techniques. As a line aimed towards collectors, ''Masterpiece'' Transformers tend to be very expensive, with larger and more complex [[Transformation (toys)|conversion]] schemes to achieve closer accuracy and greater articulation than toys aimed at children.

Though the ''Masterpiece'' line is largely developed by [[TakaraTomy|Takara/TakaraTomy]] with the [[Japan]]ese market in mind, the line is also distributed by [[Hasbro]] in Asian markets outside Japan, and in [[Australia]] as [[Target]] and [[Toys"R"Us]] [[exclusive]]s. Hasbro has also [[redeco]]ed/[[retool]]ed molds from this line for release in their own markets under various toy lines, and almost always as store exclusives. These Hasbro versions originally saw release as [[Walmart]] exclusives until 2009, when they were succeeded by Toys"R"Us. From 2013 onwards, Hasbro released its versions as a single cohesive line (instead of as part of other, contemporary lines), with a numbering system similar to the one used by TakaraTomy. However, by 2015, the figures were again [[co-branding|co-branded]] as part of the ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' line, while still continuing their numbering system. Beginning with TakaraTomy's MP-43 (as well as the MP-17+, MP-18+ and MP-20+ versions released around the same time), Hasbro officially distributed all-new figures as imports available from various online retailers and specialty stores.
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==Scale and rate of releases==
The ''Masterpiece'' line started at a slow pace in 2003, with new molds being released every two years or so, and with redecos/retools being released in-between. The figures that were released back then were exclusive of the larger main characters, and [[scale]] wasn't very consistent due to price constraints and their large size, with the results being that figures of certain huge characters (such as Grimlock) were too short compared to other characters they were meant to tower over (such as Convoy).

With the release of a new tooling of Convoy in 2011, the line was rebooted, featuring a smaller, more consistent scale based on MP-09 Rodimus Convoy, and a ''significant'' increase in releases per year. Rather notably, ''Masterpieces'' of the smaller characters were introduced.

Starting in 2016, ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (franchise)|Beast Wars]]'' characters were added to the line, and the series began a shift towards even more extreme cartoon-accuracy.

==Sublines==
In addition to the main ''Masterpiece'' line, there are three sublines based on other franchises:
* The ''[[Brave (franchise)|Brave]]'' Masterpiece line, with toys designated as MP-B##, which was cancelled after only two releases.
* The ''Masterpiece Movie Series'' line, based on the [[live-action film series]], with toys designated MPM-##; this line originally consisted of detailed redecoes of [[Size class|Leader-size]] toys from [[Transformers (2010 toyline)|the 2010 ''Transformers'' toyline]] and was ''also'' cancelled after only two releases. It was later revived in 2017 for the 10th Anniversary of the first movie, this time featuring all-new molds. The revived line was released in conjunction with Hasbro (with the toys [[co-branding|co-branded]] "Hasbro" and "TakaraTomy" on their packaging).
* The ''[[Zoids]]'' Masterpiece line, with toys designated as MPZ-##.
For obvious reasons, neither the ''Brave'' nor ''Zoids'' Masterpiece lines are covered on this wiki.

==Toys==
===Takara/TakaraTomy===
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2003'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-1 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Convoy]] ([[2003]]-[[December 11|12-11]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2005'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-2 [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Ultra Magnus]] ([[2005]]-[[March 24|03-24]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2006'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-3 [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Starscream]] ([[2006]]-[[September 28|09-28]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-4 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP4|Convoy Perfect Edition]] (2006-09-28/[[2009]]-[[October 1|10-01]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2007'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-5 [[Megatron (G1)/toys#MP5|Megatron]] ([[2007]]-[[March 29|03-29]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-6 [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Skywarp]] ([[2007]]-[[September 1|09-01]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=4|[[File:TF-Masterpiece-MP-1-Convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.33|MP-1 Convoy, the OG ''Masterpiece'' figure]][[File:MP24-StarSaber.jpg|thumb|upright=1.33|MP-24 Star Saber]][[File:Masterpiece-MP-43-Megatron-(Beast-Wars).jpg|thumb|upright=1.33|MP-43 Megatron]][[File:TF-Masterpiece-MP-52-Starscream.jpg|thumb|upright=1.33|MP-52 Starscream]]
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2008'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-7 [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Thundercracker]] ([[2008]]-[[November 20|11-20]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2009'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-8 [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Grimlock]] (2009-[[March 26|03-26]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2011'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-9 [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Rodimus Convoy]] ([[2011]]-[[January 29|01-29]]/2011-[[September 24|09-24]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-10 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP10|Convoy]] (2011-09-24)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2012'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-11 [[Starscream (G1)/toys#MP11|Starscream]] ([[2012]]-[[March 31|03-31]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-12 [[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Lambor]] (2012-[[October 27|10-27]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-14 [[Red Alert (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Alert]] (2012-[[December 15|12-15]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=3|
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2013'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-13 [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Soundwave]] (with [[Laserbeak (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Condor]]) ([[2013]]-[[January 26|01-26]]/2013-[[September 28|09-28]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-15 [[Rumble (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Rumble]] & [[Ravage (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Jaguar]] (2013-[[February 23|02-23]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-16 [[Frenzy (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Frenzy]] & [[Buzzsaw (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Buzzsaw]] (2013-[[March 23|03-23]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-17 [[Prowl (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Prowl]] (2013-09-28)}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-18 [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#Masterpiece 2|Streak]] (2013-[[October 26|10-16]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-19 [[Smokescreen (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Smokescreen]] (2013-[[December 14|12-14]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-20 [[Wheeljack (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Wheeljack]] ([[2014]]-[[September 20|09-20]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2014'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-21 [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Masterpiece 2|Bumble]] (with [[Daniel Witwicky (G1)#Masterpiece|Daniel Witwicky]]) (2014-[[November 29|11-29]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-22 [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#MP22|Ultra Magnus]] (2014-[[December 27|12-27]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2015'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-23 [[Exhaust#Masterpiece|Exhaust]] ([[2015]]-[[March 21|03-21]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-24 [[Star Saber (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Star Saber]] (2015-03-21)}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-25 [[Tracks (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Tracks]] (2015-[[November 7|11-07]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-26 [[Road Rage (G1)#Masterpiece|Road Rage]] (2015-[[December 26|12-26]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2016'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-27 [[Ironhide (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Ironhide]] ([[2016]]-[[January 30|01-30]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-28 [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#MP28|Hot Rodimus]] (2016-[[February 27|02-27]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-29 [[Shockwave (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Destron Laserwave]] (2016-[[March 26|03-26]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-30 [[Ratchet (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Ratchet]] (2016-[[April 23|04-23]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-31 [[Delta Magnus#Masterpiece|Delta Magnus]] (2016-[[August 27|08-27]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-14+ [[Red Alert (G1)/toys#MP14Plus|Alert Anime Color Edition]] (2016-[[September 24|09-24]])}}
{{Bp-m1|MP-32 [[Optimus Primal (BW)/toys#Masterpiece|Convoy (Beast Wars)]] (2016-[[October 29|10-29]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-33 [[Inferno (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Inferno]] (2016-[[November 26|11-26]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=3|
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2017'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-m1|MP-34 [[Cheetor (BW)/toys#Masterpiece|Cheetus (Beast Wars)]] ([[2017]]-[[February 25|02-25]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-35 [[Grapple (G1)#Masterpiece|Grapple]] (2017-02-25)}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-36 [[Megatron (G1)/toys#MP36|Megatron]] (2017-[[April 1|04-01]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-37 [[Artfire#Masterpiece|Artfire]] (2017-[[May 27|05-27]])}}
{{Bp-m1|MP-38 [[Optimus Primal (BW)/toys#MP38|Convoy (Beast Wars) Legendary Leader Ver.]] (2017-[[June 24|06-24]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-12+ [[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#MP12Plus|Lambor Anime Color Edition]] (2017-[[November 25|11-25]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-39 [[Sunstreaker (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Sunstreaker]] (2017-[[December 22|12-22]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2018'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-40 [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#MP40|Targetmaster Hot Rodimus]] ([[2018]]-[[February 24|02-24]])}}
{{Bp-m1|MP-41 [[Dinobot (BW)/toys#Masterpiece|Dinobot (Beast Wars)]] (2018-[[July 28|07-28]])}}
{{Bp-p1|MP-17+ [[Prowl (G1)/toys#MP17Plus|Prowl]] (2018-[[September 29|09-29]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-42 [[Cordon#Masterpiece|Cordon]] (2018-[[October 27|10-27]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-29+ [[Shockwave (G1)/toys#MP29Plus|Destron Laserwave]] (2018-[[November 24|11-24]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-36+ [[Megatron (G1)/toys#MP36Plus|Megatron]] (2018-[[December 29|12-29]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2019'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-p1|MP-43 [[Megatron (BW)/toys#Masterpiece|Megatron (Beast Wars)]] ([[2019]]-[[March 30|03-30]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-20+ [[Wheeljack (G1)/toys#MP20Plus|Wheeljack]] ([[2019]]-03)}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-18+ [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#MP18Plus|Streak]] (2019-[[July 27|07-27]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-44 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP44|Convoy Ver.3.0]] (2019-[[August 31|08-31]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-45 [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#MP45|Cybertron Espionage Bumble (Ver. 2.0)]] (2019-[[November 23|11-23]])}}
{{Bp-p1|MP-46 [[Blackarachnia (BW)/toys#Masterpiece|Blackwidow (Beast Wars)]] (2019-[[November 23|11-23]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-47 [[Hound (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Hound]] (2019-[[December 26|12-26]])}}

</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2020'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-19+ [[Smokescreen (G1)/toys#MP19Plus|Smokescreen]] ([[2020]]-[[January 27|01-27]])}}
{{Bp-m1|MP-48 [[Lio Convoy#Masterpiece|Lio Convoy (Beast Wars)]] ([[2020]]-[[February 29|02-29]])}}
{{Bp-m1|MP-38+ [[Optimus Primal (BW)/toys#MP38Plus|Burning Convoy]] (2020-[[March 25|03-25]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-49 [[Nemesis Prime (G1)#MP49|Black Convoy]] (2020-[[July 25|07-25]])}}
{{Bp-m1|MP-50 [[Tigatron#Masterpiece|Tigatron (Beast Wars)]] (2020-[[September 26|09-26]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-39+ [[Spin-Out (G1)#Masterpiece|Spinout]] (2020-[[November 28|11-28]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-51 [[Arcee (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Arcee]] (2020-[[December 29|12-29]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=3|
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2021'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-52 [[Starscream (G1)/toys#MP52|Starscream]] ([[2021]]-[[June 26|06-20]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-53 [[Skids (G1)#Masterpiece|Skids]] (2021-[[November 27|11-27]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-54 [[Reboost#Masterpiece|Reboost]] (2021-[[November 27|11-27]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-52+ [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#MP52|Thundercracker]] ([[2021]]-09-27)}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-52+SW [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#MP52|Skywarp]] (2021-12-??)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2022'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-55 [[Nightbird (G1)#Masterpiece|Nightbird Shadow]] ([[2022]]-[[February 28|02-28]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-53+ [[Crosscut (Autobot)#Masterpiece|Senator Crosscut]] ([[2022]]-[[March 26|03-26]])}}
</ul>
|}

=====Amazon Japan exclusive accessories=====
Between MP-12 and MP-21, several figures, when ordered from [[Amazon (website)|Amazon Japan]], came with a separately-bagged exclusive accessory for the figure.
[[File:MP-13 Lambor full color.jpg|thumb|upright=1.0|right|MP-12 Lambor with Amazon Japan exclusive piledrivers]]
{|class="wikitable" border="5" style="width:70%"
|-
! scope="col" width="32%" | '''Figure'''
! scope="col" width="30%" | '''Accessory'''
|-
|MP-12 Lambor
|Two pile drivers
|-
|MP-13 Soundwave
|Two additional [[Energon cube]]s
|-
|MP-17 Prowl
|Missile launcher
|-
|MP-18 Streak
|Missile launcher
|-
|MP-20 Wheeljack
|[[Hypno-chip]] disruptor
|-
|MP-21 Bumble
|"Battle face"
|-
|}
{{--}}

=====Special editions=====
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2004'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-1 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#goldmp|Convoy]] ([[Lucky Draw figure]], [[2004]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2009'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-01B [[Eldedroid#Masterpiece|Convoy Black Ver.]] ([[2009]]-[[November 21|11-21]]/2010-01)}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-8X [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#MP8X|King Grimlock]] (2009–12))}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2010'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-3G [[Starscream (G1)/toys#MP3G|Starscream Ghost Ver.]] ([[2010]]-06)}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-4S [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP4S|Convoy Sleep Mode]] (2010-06)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2011'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-1L [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP1L|Convoy Last Production]] ([[2011]]-[[March 26|03-26]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-09B [[Black Rodimus Convoy#Masterpiece|Black Rodimus Convoy]] (2011-[[November 28|11-28]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=4|[[File:MP14C-Clampdown.jpg|thumb|upright=1.33|MP-14C Clampdown]][[File:MP-25L-Loud-Pedal.jpg|thumb|upright=1.33|MP-25L Loudpedal]][[File:MP-10ASL.jpg|thumb|upright=1.33|MP-10ASL Convoy (atmos safari LEBRON Ver.)]]
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2012'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-11S [[Sunstorm (G1)#Masterpiece|Sunstorm]] ([[2012]]-[[August 25|08-25]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2013'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-10B [[Nemesis Prime (G1)#Masterpiece|Black Convoy]] ([[2013]]-[[March 30|03-30]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-12T [[Tigertrack#Masterpiece|Tigertrack]] (2013-07)}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-11A [[Acid Storm (G1)#Masterpiece|Acid Storm]] (2013-[[October 3|10-03]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-12G [[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#MP12G|Lambor G-2 Ver.]] ([[2014]]-[[February 22|02-22]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2014'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-13B [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#MP13B|Soundblaster]] (with [[Ratbat (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Ratbat]]) (2014-[[March 23|03-23]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-18S [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#MP18S|Silverstreak]] (2014-[[June 14|06-14]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-10A [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP10A|Convoy (BAPE ver.)]] (2014-[[August 19|07-19]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-12 [[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#TFExpo14MP12|Lambor]] (TFExpo 2014 exclusive) (2012-[[August 9|08-09]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-10 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#eva|Convoy Mode "Eva"]] (2014-[[November 28|11-28]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-5G [[Megatron (G1)/toys#MP5G|30th Anniversary Megatron]] (2014-12)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2015'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-11SW [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#MP11SW|Skywarp]] ([[2015]]-[[January 5|01-05]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-21G [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#MP21G|Bumble G-2 Ver.]]}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-18B [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#MP18B|Bluestreak]] (2015-[[August 29|08-29]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-11T [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#MP11T|Thundercracker]] (2015-11)}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-10R [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP10R|Convoy (BAPE REDCAMO ver.)]] (2015-11)}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-21R [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#MP21R|Bumble Red Body]] (2015-[[December 26|12-26]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-14C [[Clampdown (G1)#Masterpiece|Clampdown]] (2015-12-26)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=3|
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2016'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-11NR [[Ramjet (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Ramjet]] ([[2016]]-[[March 19|03-19]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-25L [[Loudpedal#Masterpiece|Loudpedal]] (2016-[[June 11|06-11]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-11NT [[Thrust (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Thrust]] (2016-[[October 29|10-29]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2017'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-10K [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP10K|Convoy (BAPE BLACKCAMO ver.)]] (2017-01)}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-11ND [[Dirge (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Dirge]] ([[2017]]-[[June 28|06-28]])}}
{{Bp-a1d1|MP-15/16E [[Stripes#Masterpiece|Stripes]], [[Nightstalker (G1)#Masterpiece|Nightstalker]], [[Wingthing (G1)#Masterpiece|Wingthing]] & [[Enemy (G1)#Masterpiece|Enemy]] (2017-[[December 23|12-23]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2018'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-711 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP711|Convoy (7-Eleven ver.)]] ([[2018]]-[[February 28|02-28]])}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Golden Lagoon|Golden Lagoon Convoy]] (2018-[[July 29|07-29]])}}
{{Bp-p1|MP-34S [[Shadow Panther#Masterpiece|Shadow Panther (Beast Wars)]] (2018-[[August 25|08-25]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2019'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-10ASL [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP10ASL|Convoy (atmos safari LEBRON Ver.)]] (2019-[[March 15|03-15]])}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=3|
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2020'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-10DC [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP10DC|Convoy (atmos safari DUCKCAMO Ver.)]] (2020-[[March 26|03-26]])}}
|}




{{--}}

====''Masterpiece Movie Series''====
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2010'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MPM-1 [[Starscream (Movie)/toys#Masterpiece|Starscream]] (2010-[[October 30|10-30]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MPM-2 [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#Masterpiece|Bumblebee]] (2010-[[December 25|12-25]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2017'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MPM-3 [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#MPM3|Bumblebee]] (2017-[[July 29|07-29]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MPM-4 [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Masterpiece|Optimus Prime]] (2017-[[September 30|09-30]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2018'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MPM-5 [[Barricade (Movie)/toys#Masterpiece|Barricade]] (2018-[[April 21|04-21]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MPM-7 [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#MPM7|Bumblebee]] (2018-[[October 27|10-27]]))}}
{{Bp-a1|MPM-6 [[Ironhide (Movie)/toys#Masterpiece|Ironhide]] (2018-[[December 15|12-15]]))}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2019'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MPM-8 [[Megatron (Movie)/toys#Masterpiece|Megatron]] (2019-[[August 31|08-31]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MPM-9 [[Jazz (Movie)#Masterpiece|Autobot Jazz]] (2019-[[November 2|11-02]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=3|[[File:Masterpiece Movie Bumblebee.jpg|thumb|upright=1.33|MPM-2 Bumblebee]]
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2020'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MPM-10 [[Starscream (Movie)/toys#MPM10|Starscream]] (2020-[[October 31|10-31]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MPM-11 [[Ratchet (Movie)/toys#Masterpiece|Ratchet]] (2020-[[December 26|12-26]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2021'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MPM-12 [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#MasterpieceMPM12|Optimus Prime]] ([[2021]]-[[Calendar|08]])}}
|}
{{--}}

====''Masterpiece G Series''====
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MPG-01 [[Shouki#Masterpiece G Series|Trainbot Shouki]] ([[2022]]-[[June 25|06-25]])}}
</ul>

===Hasbro===
:Due to the brand unification, nearly all Hasbro ''Masterpiece'' releases after ''Generations'' MP-10 Optimus Prime are imports of TakaraTomy toys above with new slip-covers. ''Masterpiece Movie Series'' releases after MPM-4 Optimus Prime, meanwhile, are the same toys in both Hasbro and TakaraTomy markets, with the former often releasing toys as store-exclusives.
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2003'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|20th Anniversary [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Optimus Prime]] (2003/2004)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2006'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|20th Anniversary DVD Edition [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#20thDVD|Optimus Prime]] ([[Transformers: Classics|''Classics'']], 2006)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2007'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|Masterpiece [[Starscream (G1)/toys#MasterpieceUS|Starscream]] (''Classics'', 2007)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2009'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|Masterpiece [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#Universe (2008)|Skywarp]] ([[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|''Universe'']], 2009)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=4|[[File:TRU-Masterpiece-Sunstorm.jpg|upright=1.33|thumb|MP-05 Sunstorm]][[File:MP-YOTGSoundwave.jpg|upright=1.33|thumb|Year Of The Goat Soundwave]]
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2010'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|Masterpiece [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#MPHasbro|Grimlock]] ([[Transformers (2010 toyline)|''Transformers'']], 2010)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2011'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|Masterpiece [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#HasbroMasterpiece|Rodimus Prime]] (''Transformers'', 2011)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2012'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|Masterpiece [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#mp10hasbro|Optimus Prime]] (''Transformers'', 2012)}}
{{Bp-d1|Masterpiece [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Transformers (2010)|Thundercracker]] (''Transformers'', 2012)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2013'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-01 [[Acid Storm (G1)#Masterpiece|Acid Storm]] (2013)}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-02 [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#HasbroMasterpiece|Soundwave]] (''Generations'', 2013)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=3|
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2014'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|Year of the Horse [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#YearOfTheHorseOP|Optimus Prime]] (''[[Transformers: Platinum Edition|Platinum Edition]]'', 2014)}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-03 [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#2014MP|Grimlock]] (2014)}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-04 [[Prowl (G1)/toys#HasbroMP|Prowl]] (2014)}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-05 [[Sunstorm (G1)#HasbroMP|Sunstorm]] (2014)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2015'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|Year Of The Goat [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#SoundwaveMasterpieceYOTG|Soundwave]] (''Generations'', 2015)}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-06 [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Bluestreak]] (''Generations'', 2015)}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-07 [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Masterpiece 2|Starscream]] (''Generations'', 2015)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2016'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-08 [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#HasbroMP|Bumblebee]] & [[Exosuit]] [[Spike Witwicky (G1)#HasbroMP|Spike Witwicky]] (''Generations'', 2016)}}
{{Bp-sa| [[Optimus Prime (SG)#Masterpiece|Shattered Glass Optimus Prime]] (''Generations'', 2016)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2017'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-10 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#Masterpiece|Optimus Prime]] (''Generations'', 2017)}}
{{Bp-a1|MPM-3 [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#MPM3|Bumblebee]] (2017)}}
{{Bp-a1|MPM-4 [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Masterpiece|Optimus Prime]] (2017)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=3|
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2019'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-10G [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#CollabGB|Optimus Prime Ecto-35 Edition]] (''[[Transformers Collaborative|Collaborative]]'', 2019)}}
|}
{{--}}

==Design==
The ''Masterpiece'' line has had a number of designers.

Since MP-25, each ''Masterpiece'' figure has been designed as a team effort, led by [[Hironori Kobayashi]], and any names given are within the scope of the larger team.

===Standard Takara Versions===
{|
|''Mold''||''Designer''||''Notes''
|-
|MP‑1, MP‑2
|Hironori Kobayashi
|-
|MP‑3, MP‑6, MP‑7
|Hironori Kobayashi (initial design) & [[Shōji Kawamori]] (final version)
|-
|MP‑4 trailer
|[[Hisashi Yuki]]
|Designed in ''one night''!<ref name="mp4trailer">[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/transformers-masterpiece-47/takaratomy-staff-interview-hisashi-yuki-on-masterpiece-180888/ TakaraTomy Staff Interview - Hisashi Yuki on Masterpiece]: Even more horrifying was the plan of reissuing MP-1 to go with Megatron - simply reissuing him wasn't considered to be appealing enough and it was decided to give him a trailer...I was told to come up with a proto (of the trailer) by the end of May, and I designed it in one night. [...] I couldn't shirk my task as the release date had already been set by backward calculation. I really did the best I could though there just wasn't enough time.</ref>
|-
|MP‑5
|Hisashi Yuki
|Designed in twelve days<ref name="mpmegsdev">[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/transformers-masterpiece-47/takaratomy-staff-interview-hisashi-yuki-on-masterpiece-180888/ TakaraTomy Staff Interview - Hisashi Yuki on Masterpiece]: - I hear the first Masterpiece figure you created was MP‑5 Megatron and you hold the fastest development record with it.
[Yuki]: That is right. (*laughs) I was not assigned to be in charge of it initially, but due to the circumstance within the company I was unexpectedly handed down the project. The schedule came with it and I was stunned when I realised that I was only given 12 days, about 2 weeks...To make it worse, at the time of my receiving the task, even the product size wasn't decided. (*tears)</ref>
|-
|MP‑8, MP‑9
|Hironori Kobayashi
|-
|MP‑10
|[[Shogo Hasui]]<ref name="mp10dev">[http://news.tfw2005.com/2014/08/03/takaratomy-staff-interview-shogo-hasui-on-masterpiece-180877/ TakaraTomy Staff Interview – Shogo Hasui on Masterpiece]: - Tell us about the time when you began working on the MP series. [Shogo]: MP-10 Convoy was the first Masterpiece I was involved in developing.
When the project was conceived I was mainly working on the products for the overseas Hasbro market, but was given a chance to develop a Masterpiece for the domestic market irregularly.</ref>
|
|-
|MP‑11
|Hironori Kobayashi & Shogo Hasui
|-
|MP‑12 to MP‑21, MP‑23
|Shogo Hasui
|-
|MP‑22
|Shogo Hasui (initial design) & Hironori Kobayashi (final version)
|Kobayashi took over the design to enable the carrier to carry four car MPs<ref name="mpmagnusdev">[http://news.tfw2005.com/2014/08/03/takaratomy-staff-interview-shogo-hasui-on-masterpiece-180877 TakaraTomy Staff Interview – Shogo Hasui on Masterpiece]: - [Shogo] Ultra Magnus, who was selected to be MP-22, was a character I was dreaming of making into a product since the time of MP-10 development. I was happy to be finally able to work on him. As there had already been several real car MP figures and Ultra Magnus is a car carrier that can carry them, I considered Magnus as a certain milestone in the new MP series. I wanted the car carrier to have a capacity of at least 4 real car MPs while in robot mode his height needed to be as close as seen in the cartoon. The transformation process was expected to require lots of folding of the parts to achieve it, and solving that problem became a very important task. Upon agreeing on that point, Kobayashi took over to work on the transformation mechanism and (Ultra Magnus is) finished as he is now.</ref>
|-
|MP‑24
|Hisashi Yuki
|Hisashi took on MP-24 in order for the other ''Masterpiece'' figures to be released on schedule<ref name="mpstarsaberdev">[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/transformers-masterpiece-47/takaratomy-staff-interview-hisashi-yuki-on-masterpiece-180888/ TakaraTomy Staff Interview - Hisashi Yuki on Masterpiece]: - So the idea was to ask the fans directly what they want first, then realise it as a product. [Yuki]: Yes. It turned out Star Saber was the winner. Hasui, the main series designer, was going to be in charge of the 30th anniversary MP originally. But he was fully occupied with Bumble and Wheeljack, and since Star Saber was a character I was attached to personally, I stood for the job eagerly.</ref>
|-
|MP‑25, MP‑26
|Hironori Kobayashi (unconfirmed)<ref name="mptracksdev">[http://news.tfw2005.com/2015/07/12/sdcc-2015-the-shogo-hasui-report-296954/ SDCC 2015: The Shogo Hasui Report]: - I did ask about Tracks and he said he did not design him but he did say (I BELIEVE Kobayashi…again hard to understand) and slowly said Lead Designer. He also said that the same designer did Ironhide and he began to say another name (Ratchet) but stopped himself.</ref>
|
|-
|MP‑27, MP‑30
|Hironori Kobayashi
|As stated in the ''[[Transformers Generations 2015]]'' book
|-
|MP‑28
|Vehicle styling by [[Yūya Ōnishi]], main developer [[Tomoya Miyake]], edits by Hironori Kobayashi
|As stated in the ''Transformers Generations 2015'' book
|-
|MP‑29
|Hironori Kobayashi
|As stated in the ''Transformers Generations 2015'' book
|-
|MP‑36
|Embellishments and refinements by [[Yuki Ohshima]]
|<ref>[http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/threads/generations-2017-book-mp-36-megatron-article-translated.1096818 Generations 2017 MP-36 translated article]</ref>
|}

===Live-action movie series===
{|
|''Mold''||''Designer''
|-
|MPM-1||Shogo Hasui
|-
|MPM-2||Shogo Hasui
|}

==Awards==
The ''Masterpiece'' line won the [http://www.takaratomy.co.jp/product_release/pdf/p161028.pdf 2016 Long Life Design award] (PDF link) presented by the [https://www.g-mark.org/about/ Good Design Awards].

==Notes==
* Like with previous lines, the official Hasbro-initiated imports of ''Masterpiece'' figures were also assigned code names. This time, the "theme" for those code names was "snacks":
{{collist|3|
:::*Black Convoy: "Cavaliers"
:::*Spinout: "Snickers"
:::*Tigatron: "Twizzlers"
}}

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
* [http://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/products/tf_mp Takara Tomy Japan Website]
* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/transformersmasterpiece/ Transformers Masterpiece Facebook Group]
* [https://www.actionfigure411.com/transformers/ Transformers Masterpiece Visual and Price Guides]

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The Transformers: Masterpiece

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Cmnghk: /* Takara Tomy */

[[File:Masterpiece-toyline-logo.png|center|500px]]
'''''The Transformers: Masterpiece''''' (トランスフォーマーマスターピース) is a toyline of collector-focused toys that are primarily based upon characters from the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|original ''The Transformers'' cartoon]], but manufactured with today's advanced engineering techniques. As a line aimed towards collectors, ''Masterpiece'' Transformers tend to be very expensive, with larger and more complex [[Transformation (toys)|conversion]] schemes to achieve closer accuracy and greater articulation than toys aimed at children.

Though the ''Masterpiece'' line is largely developed by [[TakaraTomy|Takara/TakaraTomy]] with the [[Japan]]ese market in mind, the line is also distributed by [[Hasbro]] in Asian markets outside Japan, and in [[Australia]] as [[Target]] and [[Toys"R"Us]] [[exclusive]]s. Hasbro has also [[redeco]]ed/[[retool]]ed molds from this line for release in their own markets under various toy lines, and almost always as store exclusives. These Hasbro versions originally saw release as [[Walmart]] exclusives until 2009, when they were succeeded by Toys"R"Us. From 2013 onwards, Hasbro released its versions as a single cohesive line (instead of as part of other, contemporary lines), with a numbering system similar to the one used by TakaraTomy. However, by 2015, the figures were again [[co-branding|co-branded]] as part of the ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' line, while still continuing their numbering system. Beginning with TakaraTomy's MP-43 (as well as the MP-17+, MP-18+ and MP-20+ versions released around the same time), Hasbro officially distributed all-new figures as imports available from various online retailers and specialty stores.
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==Scale and rate of releases==
The ''Masterpiece'' line started at a slow pace in 2003, with new molds being released every two years or so, and with redecos/retools being released in-between. The figures that were released back then were exclusive of the larger main characters, and [[scale]] wasn't very consistent due to price constraints and their large size, with the results being that figures of certain huge characters (such as Grimlock) were too short compared to other characters they were meant to tower over (such as Convoy).

With the release of a new tooling of Convoy in 2011, the line was rebooted, featuring a smaller, more consistent scale based on MP-09 Rodimus Convoy, and a ''significant'' increase in releases per year. Rather notably, ''Masterpieces'' of the smaller characters were introduced.

Starting in 2016, ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (franchise)|Beast Wars]]'' characters were added to the line, and the series began a shift towards even more extreme cartoon-accuracy.

==Sublines==
In addition to the main ''Masterpiece'' line, there are three sublines based on other franchises:
* The ''[[Brave (franchise)|Brave]]'' Masterpiece line, with toys designated as MP-B##, which was cancelled after only two releases.
* The ''Masterpiece Movie Series'' line, based on the [[live-action film series]], with toys designated MPM-##; this line originally consisted of detailed redecoes of [[Size class|Leader-size]] toys from [[Transformers (2010 toyline)|the 2010 ''Transformers'' toyline]] and was ''also'' cancelled after only two releases. It was later revived in 2017 for the 10th Anniversary of the first movie, this time featuring all-new molds. The revived line was released in conjunction with Hasbro (with the toys [[co-branding|co-branded]] "Hasbro" and "TakaraTomy" on their packaging).
* The ''[[Zoids]]'' Masterpiece line, with toys designated as MPZ-##.
For obvious reasons, neither the ''Brave'' nor ''Zoids'' Masterpiece lines are covered on this wiki.

==Toys==
===Takara Tomy===
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2003'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-1 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Convoy]] ([[2003]]-[[December 11|12-11]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2005'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-2 [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Ultra Magnus]] ([[2005]]-[[March 24|03-24]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2006'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-3 [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Starscream]] ([[2006]]-[[September 28|09-28]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-4 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP4|Convoy Perfect Edition]] (2006-09-28/[[2009]]-[[October 1|10-01]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2007'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-5 [[Megatron (G1)/toys#MP5|Megatron]] ([[2007]]-[[March 29|03-29]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-6 [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Skywarp]] ([[2007]]-[[September 1|09-01]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=4|[[File:TF-Masterpiece-MP-1-Convoy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.33|MP-1 Convoy, the OG ''Masterpiece'' figure]][[File:MP24-StarSaber.jpg|thumb|upright=1.33|MP-24 Star Saber]][[File:Masterpiece-MP-43-Megatron-(Beast-Wars).jpg|thumb|upright=1.33|MP-43 Megatron]][[File:TF-Masterpiece-MP-52-Starscream.jpg|thumb|upright=1.33|MP-52 Starscream]]
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2008'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-7 [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Thundercracker]] ([[2008]]-[[November 20|11-20]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2009'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-8 [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Grimlock]] (2009-[[March 26|03-26]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2011'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-9 [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Rodimus Convoy]] ([[2011]]-[[January 29|01-29]]/2011-[[September 24|09-24]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-10 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP10|Convoy]] (2011-09-24)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2012'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-11 [[Starscream (G1)/toys#MP11|Starscream]] ([[2012]]-[[March 31|03-31]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-12 [[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Lambor]] (2012-[[October 27|10-27]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-14 [[Red Alert (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Alert]] (2012-[[December 15|12-15]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=3|
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2013'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-13 [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Soundwave]] (with [[Laserbeak (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Condor]]) ([[2013]]-[[January 26|01-26]]/2013-[[September 28|09-28]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-15 [[Rumble (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Rumble]] & [[Ravage (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Jaguar]] (2013-[[February 23|02-23]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-16 [[Frenzy (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Frenzy]] & [[Buzzsaw (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Buzzsaw]] (2013-[[March 23|03-23]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-17 [[Prowl (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Prowl]] (2013-09-28)}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-18 [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#Masterpiece 2|Streak]] (2013-[[October 26|10-16]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-19 [[Smokescreen (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Smokescreen]] (2013-[[December 14|12-14]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-20 [[Wheeljack (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Wheeljack]] ([[2014]]-[[September 20|09-20]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2014'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-21 [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Masterpiece 2|Bumble]] (with [[Daniel Witwicky (G1)#Masterpiece|Daniel Witwicky]]) (2014-[[November 29|11-29]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-22 [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#MP22|Ultra Magnus]] (2014-[[December 27|12-27]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2015'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-23 [[Exhaust#Masterpiece|Exhaust]] ([[2015]]-[[March 21|03-21]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-24 [[Star Saber (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Star Saber]] (2015-03-21)}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-25 [[Tracks (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Tracks]] (2015-[[November 7|11-07]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-26 [[Road Rage (G1)#Masterpiece|Road Rage]] (2015-[[December 26|12-26]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2016'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-27 [[Ironhide (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Ironhide]] ([[2016]]-[[January 30|01-30]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-28 [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#MP28|Hot Rodimus]] (2016-[[February 27|02-27]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-29 [[Shockwave (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Destron Laserwave]] (2016-[[March 26|03-26]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-30 [[Ratchet (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Ratchet]] (2016-[[April 23|04-23]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-31 [[Delta Magnus#Masterpiece|Delta Magnus]] (2016-[[August 27|08-27]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-14+ [[Red Alert (G1)/toys#MP14Plus|Alert Anime Color Edition]] (2016-[[September 24|09-24]])}}
{{Bp-m1|MP-32 [[Optimus Primal (BW)/toys#Masterpiece|Convoy (Beast Wars)]] (2016-[[October 29|10-29]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-33 [[Inferno (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Inferno]] (2016-[[November 26|11-26]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=3|
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2017'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-m1|MP-34 [[Cheetor (BW)/toys#Masterpiece|Cheetus (Beast Wars)]] ([[2017]]-[[February 25|02-25]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-35 [[Grapple (G1)#Masterpiece|Grapple]] (2017-02-25)}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-36 [[Megatron (G1)/toys#MP36|Megatron]] (2017-[[April 1|04-01]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-37 [[Artfire#Masterpiece|Artfire]] (2017-[[May 27|05-27]])}}
{{Bp-m1|MP-38 [[Optimus Primal (BW)/toys#MP38|Convoy (Beast Wars) Legendary Leader Ver.]] (2017-[[June 24|06-24]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-12+ [[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#MP12Plus|Lambor Anime Color Edition]] (2017-[[November 25|11-25]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-39 [[Sunstreaker (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Sunstreaker]] (2017-[[December 22|12-22]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2018'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-40 [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#MP40|Targetmaster Hot Rodimus]] ([[2018]]-[[February 24|02-24]])}}
{{Bp-m1|MP-41 [[Dinobot (BW)/toys#Masterpiece|Dinobot (Beast Wars)]] (2018-[[July 28|07-28]])}}
{{Bp-p1|MP-17+ [[Prowl (G1)/toys#MP17Plus|Prowl]] (2018-[[September 29|09-29]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-42 [[Cordon#Masterpiece|Cordon]] (2018-[[October 27|10-27]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-29+ [[Shockwave (G1)/toys#MP29Plus|Destron Laserwave]] (2018-[[November 24|11-24]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-36+ [[Megatron (G1)/toys#MP36Plus|Megatron]] (2018-[[December 29|12-29]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2019'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-p1|MP-43 [[Megatron (BW)/toys#Masterpiece|Megatron (Beast Wars)]] ([[2019]]-[[March 30|03-30]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-20+ [[Wheeljack (G1)/toys#MP20Plus|Wheeljack]] ([[2019]]-03)}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-18+ [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#MP18Plus|Streak]] (2019-[[July 27|07-27]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-44 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP44|Convoy Ver.3.0]] (2019-[[August 31|08-31]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-45 [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#MP45|Bumblebee Ver.2.0]] (2019-[[November 23|11-23]])}}
{{Bp-p1|MP-46 [[Blackarachnia (BW)/toys#Masterpiece|Blackwidow (Beast Wars)]] (2019-[[November 23|11-23]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-47 [[Hound (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Hound]] (2019-[[December 26|12-26]])}}

</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2020'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-19+ [[Smokescreen (G1)/toys#MP19Plus|Smokescreen]] ([[2020]]-[[January 27|01-27]])}}
{{Bp-m1|MP-48 [[Lio Convoy#Masterpiece|Lio Convoy (Beast Wars)]] ([[2020]]-[[February 29|02-29]])}}
{{Bp-m1|MP-38+ [[Optimus Primal (BW)/toys#MP38Plus|Burning Convoy]] (2020-[[March 25|03-25]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-49 [[Nemesis Prime (G1)#MP49|Black Convoy]] (2020-[[July 25|07-25]])}}
{{Bp-m1|MP-50 [[Tigatron#Masterpiece|Tigatron (Beast Wars)]] (2020-[[September 26|09-26]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-39+ [[Spin-Out (G1)#Masterpiece|Spinout]] (2020-[[November 28|11-28]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-51 [[Arcee (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Arcee]] (2020-[[December 29|12-29]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=3|
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2021'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-52 [[Starscream (G1)/toys#MP52|Starscream]] ([[2021]]-[[June 26|06-20]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-53 [[Skids (G1)#Masterpiece|Skids]] (2021-[[November 20|11-20]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-54 [[Reboost#Masterpiece|Reboost]] (2021-[[November 20|11-20]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-52+ [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#MP52|Thundercracker]] ([[2021]]-09-27)}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-52+SW [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#MP52|Skywarp]] (2021-12-??)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2022'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-55 [[Nightbird (G1)#Masterpiece|Nightbird Shadow]] ([[2022]]-[[February 28|02-28]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-53+ [[Crosscut (Autobot)#Masterpiece|Senator Crosscut]] ([[2022]]-[[March 26|03-26]])}}
</ul>
|}

=====Amazon Japan exclusive accessories=====
Between MP-12 and MP-21, several figures, when ordered from [[Amazon (website)|Amazon Japan]], came with a separately-bagged exclusive accessory for the figure.
[[File:MP-13 Lambor full color.jpg|thumb|upright=1.0|right|MP-12 Lambor with Amazon Japan exclusive piledrivers]]
{|class="wikitable" border="5" style="width:70%"
|-
! scope="col" width="32%" | '''Figure'''
! scope="col" width="30%" | '''Accessory'''
|-
|MP-12 Lambor
|Two pile drivers
|-
|MP-13 Soundwave
|Two additional [[Energon cube]]s
|-
|MP-17 Prowl
|Missile launcher
|-
|MP-18 Streak
|Missile launcher
|-
|MP-20 Wheeljack
|[[Hypno-chip]] disruptor
|-
|MP-21 Bumble
|"Battle face"
|-
|}
{{--}}

=====Special editions=====
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2004'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-1 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#goldmp|Convoy]] ([[Lucky Draw figure]], [[2004]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2009'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-01B [[Eldedroid#Masterpiece|Convoy Black Ver.]] ([[2009]]-[[November 21|11-21]]/2010-01)}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-8X [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#MP8X|King Grimlock]] (2009–12))}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2010'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-3G [[Starscream (G1)/toys#MP3G|Starscream Ghost Ver.]] ([[2010]]-06)}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-4S [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP4S|Convoy Sleep Mode]] (2010-06)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2011'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-1L [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP1L|Convoy Last Production]] ([[2011]]-[[March 26|03-26]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-09B [[Black Rodimus Convoy#Masterpiece|Black Rodimus Convoy]] (2011-[[November 28|11-28]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=4|[[File:MP14C-Clampdown.jpg|thumb|upright=1.33|MP-14C Clampdown]][[File:MP-25L-Loud-Pedal.jpg|thumb|upright=1.33|MP-25L Loudpedal]][[File:MP-10ASL.jpg|thumb|upright=1.33|MP-10ASL Convoy (atmos safari LEBRON Ver.)]]
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2012'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-11S [[Sunstorm (G1)#Masterpiece|Sunstorm]] ([[2012]]-[[August 25|08-25]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2013'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-10B [[Nemesis Prime (G1)#Masterpiece|Black Convoy]] ([[2013]]-[[March 30|03-30]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-12T [[Tigertrack#Masterpiece|Tigertrack]] (2013-07)}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-11A [[Acid Storm (G1)#Masterpiece|Acid Storm]] (2013-[[October 3|10-03]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-12G [[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#MP12G|Lambor G-2 Ver.]] ([[2014]]-[[February 22|02-22]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2014'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-13B [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#MP13B|Soundblaster]] (with [[Ratbat (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Ratbat]]) (2014-[[March 23|03-23]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-18S [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#MP18S|Silverstreak]] (2014-[[June 14|06-14]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-10A [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP10A|Convoy (BAPE ver.)]] (2014-[[August 19|07-19]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-12 [[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#TFExpo14MP12|Lambor]] (TFExpo 2014 exclusive) (2012-[[August 9|08-09]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-10 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#eva|Convoy Mode "Eva"]] (2014-[[November 28|11-28]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-5G [[Megatron (G1)/toys#MP5G|30th Anniversary Megatron]] (2014-12)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2015'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-11SW [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#MP11SW|Skywarp]] ([[2015]]-[[January 5|01-05]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-21G [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#MP21G|Bumble G-2 Ver.]]}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-18B [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#MP18B|Bluestreak]] (2015-[[August 29|08-29]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-11T [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#MP11T|Thundercracker]] (2015-11)}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-10R [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP10R|Convoy (BAPE REDCAMO ver.)]] (2015-11)}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-21R [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#MP21R|Bumble Red Body]] (2015-[[December 26|12-26]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-14C [[Clampdown (G1)#Masterpiece|Clampdown]] (2015-12-26)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=3|
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2016'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-11NR [[Ramjet (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Ramjet]] ([[2016]]-[[March 19|03-19]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-25L [[Loudpedal#Masterpiece|Loudpedal]] (2016-[[June 11|06-11]])}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-11NT [[Thrust (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Thrust]] (2016-[[October 29|10-29]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2017'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-10K [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP10K|Convoy (BAPE BLACKCAMO ver.)]] (2017-01)}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-11ND [[Dirge (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Dirge]] ([[2017]]-[[June 28|06-28]])}}
{{Bp-a1d1|MP-15/16E [[Stripes#Masterpiece|Stripes]], [[Nightstalker (G1)#Masterpiece|Nightstalker]], [[Wingthing (G1)#Masterpiece|Wingthing]] & [[Enemy (G1)#Masterpiece|Enemy]] (2017-[[December 23|12-23]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2018'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-711 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP711|Convoy (7-Eleven ver.)]] ([[2018]]-[[February 28|02-28]])}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Golden Lagoon|Golden Lagoon Convoy]] (2018-[[July 29|07-29]])}}
{{Bp-p1|MP-34S [[Shadow Panther#Masterpiece|Shadow Panther (Beast Wars)]] (2018-[[August 25|08-25]])}}

</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2019'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-10ASL [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP10ASL|Convoy (atmos safari LEBRON Ver.)]] (2019-[[March 15|03-15]])}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=3|
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2020'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-10DC [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP10DC|Convoy (atmos safari DUCKCAMO Ver.)]] (2020-[[March 26|03-26]])}}
|}




{{--}}

====''Masterpiece Movie Series''====
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2010'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MPM-1 [[Starscream (Movie)/toys#Masterpiece|Starscream]] (2010-[[October 30|10-30]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MPM-2 [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#Masterpiece|Bumblebee]] (2010-[[December 25|12-25]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2017'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MPM-3 [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#MPM3|Bumblebee]] (2017-[[July 29|07-29]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MPM-4 [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Masterpiece|Optimus Prime]] (2017-[[September 30|09-30]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2018'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MPM-5 [[Barricade (Movie)/toys#Masterpiece|Barricade]] (2018-[[April 21|04-21]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MPM-7 [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#MPM7|Bumblebee]] (2018-[[October 27|10-27]]))}}
{{Bp-a1|MPM-6 [[Ironhide (Movie)/toys#Masterpiece|Ironhide]] (2018-[[December 15|12-15]]))}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2019'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MPM-8 [[Megatron (Movie)/toys#Masterpiece|Megatron]] (2019-[[August 31|08-31]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MPM-9 [[Jazz (Movie)#Masterpiece|Autobot Jazz]] (2019-[[November 2|11-02]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=3|[[File:Masterpiece Movie Bumblebee.jpg|thumb|upright=1.33|MPM-2 Bumblebee]]
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2020'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MPM-10 [[Starscream (Movie)/toys#MPM10|Starscream]] (2020-[[October 31|10-31]])}}
{{Bp-a1|MPM-11 [[Ratchet (Movie)/toys#Masterpiece|Ratchet]] (2020-[[December 26|12-26]])}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2021'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MPM-12 [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#MasterpieceMPM12|Optimus Prime]] ([[2021]]-[[Calendar|08]])}}
|}
{{--}}

===Hasbro===
:Due to the brand unification, nearly all Hasbro ''Masterpiece'' releases after ''Generations'' MP-10 Optimus Prime are imports of TakaraTomy toys above with new slip-covers. ''Masterpiece Movie Series'' releases after MPM-4 Optimus Prime, meanwhile, are the same toys in both Hasbro and TakaraTomy markets, with the former often releasing toys as store-exclusives.
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2003'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|20th Anniversary [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Optimus Prime]] (2003/2004)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2006'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|20th Anniversary DVD Edition [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#20thDVD|Optimus Prime]] ([[Transformers: Classics|''Classics'']], 2006)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2007'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|Masterpiece [[Starscream (G1)/toys#MasterpieceUS|Starscream]] (''Classics'', 2007)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2009'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|Masterpiece [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#Universe (2008)|Skywarp]] ([[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|''Universe'']], 2009)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=4|[[File:TRU-Masterpiece-Sunstorm.jpg|upright=1.33|thumb|MP-05 Sunstorm]][[File:MP-YOTGSoundwave.jpg|upright=1.33|thumb|Year Of The Goat Soundwave]]
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2010'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|Masterpiece [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#MPHasbro|Grimlock]] ([[Transformers (2010 toyline)|''Transformers'']], 2010)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2011'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|Masterpiece [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#HasbroMasterpiece|Rodimus Prime]] (''Transformers'', 2011)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2012'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|Masterpiece [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#mp10hasbro|Optimus Prime]] (''Transformers'', 2012)}}
{{Bp-d1|Masterpiece [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Transformers (2010)|Thundercracker]] (''Transformers'', 2012)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2013'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|MP-01 [[Acid Storm (G1)#Masterpiece|Acid Storm]] (2013)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=3|
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2014'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|Year of the Horse [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#YearOfTheHorseOP|Optimus Prime]] (''[[Transformers: Platinum Edition|Platinum Edition]]'', 2014)}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-03 [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#2014MP|Grimlock]] (2014)}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-04 [[Prowl (G1)/toys#HasbroMP|Prowl]] (2014)}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-05 [[Sunstorm (G1)#HasbroMP|Sunstorm]] (2014)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2015'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|Year Of The Goat [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#SoundwaveMasterpieceYOTG|Soundwave]] (''Generations'', 2015)}}
{{Bp-a1|MP-06 [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Bluestreak]] (''Generations'', 2015)}}
{{Bp-d1|MP-07 [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Masterpiece 2|Starscream]] (''Generations'', 2015)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2016'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-08 [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#HasbroMP|Bumblebee]] & [[Exosuit]] [[Spike Witwicky (G1)#HasbroMP|Spike Witwicky]] (''Generations'', 2016)}}
{{Bp-sa| [[Optimus Prime (SG)#Masterpiece|Shattered Glass Optimus Prime]] (''Generations'', 2016)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2017'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-10 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#Masterpiece|Optimus Prime]] (''Generations'', 2017)}}
{{Bp-a1|MPM-3 [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#MPM3|Bumblebee]] (2017)}}
{{Bp-a1|MPM-4 [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Masterpiece|Optimus Prime]] (2017)}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top" rowspan=3|
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''2019'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|MP-10G [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#CollabGB|Optimus Prime Ecto-35 Edition]] (''[[Transformers Collaborative|Collaborative]]'', 2019)}}
|}
{{--}}

==Design==
The ''Masterpiece'' line has had a number of designers.

Since MP-25, each ''Masterpiece'' figure has been designed as a team effort, led by [[Hironori Kobayashi]], and any names given are within the scope of the larger team.

===Standard Takara Versions===
{|
|''Mold''||''Designer''||''Notes''
|-
|MP‑1, MP‑2
|Hironori Kobayashi
|-
|MP‑3, MP‑6, MP‑7
|Hironori Kobayashi (initial design) & [[Shōji Kawamori]] (final version)
|-
|MP‑4 trailer
|[[Hisashi Yuki]]
|Designed in ''one night''!<ref name="mp4trailer">[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/transformers-masterpiece-47/takaratomy-staff-interview-hisashi-yuki-on-masterpiece-180888/ TakaraTomy Staff Interview - Hisashi Yuki on Masterpiece]: Even more horrifying was the plan of reissuing MP-1 to go with Megatron - simply reissuing him wasn't considered to be appealing enough and it was decided to give him a trailer...I was told to come up with a proto (of the trailer) by the end of May, and I designed it in one night. [...] I couldn't shirk my task as the release date had already been set by backward calculation. I really did the best I could though there just wasn't enough time.</ref>
|-
|MP‑5
|Hisashi Yuki
|Designed in twelve days<ref name="mpmegsdev">[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/transformers-masterpiece-47/takaratomy-staff-interview-hisashi-yuki-on-masterpiece-180888/ TakaraTomy Staff Interview - Hisashi Yuki on Masterpiece]: - I hear the first Masterpiece figure you created was MP‑5 Megatron and you hold the fastest development record with it.
[Yuki]: That is right. (*laughs) I was not assigned to be in charge of it initially, but due to the circumstance within the company I was unexpectedly handed down the project. The schedule came with it and I was stunned when I realised that I was only given 12 days, about 2 weeks...To make it worse, at the time of my receiving the task, even the product size wasn't decided. (*tears)</ref>
|-
|MP‑8, MP‑9
|Hironori Kobayashi
|-
|MP‑10
|[[Shogo Hasui]]<ref name="mp10dev">[http://news.tfw2005.com/2014/08/03/takaratomy-staff-interview-shogo-hasui-on-masterpiece-180877/ TakaraTomy Staff Interview – Shogo Hasui on Masterpiece]: - Tell us about the time when you began working on the MP series. [Shogo]: MP-10 Convoy was the first Masterpiece I was involved in developing.
When the project was conceived I was mainly working on the products for the overseas Hasbro market, but was given a chance to develop a Masterpiece for the domestic market irregularly.</ref>
|
|-
|MP‑11
|Hironori Kobayashi & Shogo Hasui
|-
|MP‑12 to MP‑21, MP‑23
|Shogo Hasui
|-
|MP‑22
|Shogo Hasui (initial design) & Hironori Kobayashi (final version)
|Kobayashi took over the design to enable the carrier to carry four car MPs<ref name="mpmagnusdev">[http://news.tfw2005.com/2014/08/03/takaratomy-staff-interview-shogo-hasui-on-masterpiece-180877 TakaraTomy Staff Interview – Shogo Hasui on Masterpiece]: - [Shogo] Ultra Magnus, who was selected to be MP-22, was a character I was dreaming of making into a product since the time of MP-10 development. I was happy to be finally able to work on him. As there had already been several real car MP figures and Ultra Magnus is a car carrier that can carry them, I considered Magnus as a certain milestone in the new MP series. I wanted the car carrier to have a capacity of at least 4 real car MPs while in robot mode his height needed to be as close as seen in the cartoon. The transformation process was expected to require lots of folding of the parts to achieve it, and solving that problem became a very important task. Upon agreeing on that point, Kobayashi took over to work on the transformation mechanism and (Ultra Magnus is) finished as he is now.</ref>
|-
|MP‑24
|Hisashi Yuki
|Hisashi took on MP-24 in order for the other ''Masterpiece'' figures to be released on schedule<ref name="mpstarsaberdev">[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/transformers-masterpiece-47/takaratomy-staff-interview-hisashi-yuki-on-masterpiece-180888/ TakaraTomy Staff Interview - Hisashi Yuki on Masterpiece]: - So the idea was to ask the fans directly what they want first, then realise it as a product. [Yuki]: Yes. It turned out Star Saber was the winner. Hasui, the main series designer, was going to be in charge of the 30th anniversary MP originally. But he was fully occupied with Bumble and Wheeljack, and since Star Saber was a character I was attached to personally, I stood for the job eagerly.</ref>
|-
|MP‑25, MP‑26
|Hironori Kobayashi (unconfirmed)<ref name="mptracksdev">[http://news.tfw2005.com/2015/07/12/sdcc-2015-the-shogo-hasui-report-296954/ SDCC 2015: The Shogo Hasui Report]: - I did ask about Tracks and he said he did not design him but he did say (I BELIEVE Kobayashi…again hard to understand) and slowly said Lead Designer. He also said that the same designer did Ironhide and he began to say another name (Ratchet) but stopped himself.</ref>
|
|-
|MP‑27, MP‑30
|Hironori Kobayashi
|As stated in the ''[[Transformers Generations 2015]]'' book
|-
|MP‑28
|Vehicle styling by [[Yūya Ōnishi]], main developer [[Tomoya Miyake]], edits by Hironori Kobayashi
|As stated in the ''Transformers Generations 2015'' book
|-
|MP‑29
|Hironori Kobayashi
|As stated in the ''Transformers Generations 2015'' book
|-
|MP‑36
|Embellishments and refinements by [[Yuki Ohshima]]
|<ref>[http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/threads/generations-2017-book-mp-36-megatron-article-translated.1096818 Generations 2017 MP-36 translated article]</ref>
|}

===Live-action movie series===
{|
|''Mold''||''Designer''
|-
|MPM-1||Shogo Hasui
|-
|MPM-2||Shogo Hasui
|}

==Awards==
The ''Masterpiece'' line won the [http://www.takaratomy.co.jp/product_release/pdf/p161028.pdf 2016 Long Life Design award] (PDF link) presented by the [https://www.g-mark.org/about/ Good Design Awards].

==Notes==
* Like with previous lines, the official Hasbro-initiated imports of ''Masterpiece'' figures were also assigned code names. This time, the "theme" for those code names was "snacks":
{{collist|3|
:::*Black Convoy: "Cavaliers"
:::*Spinout: "Snickers"
:::*Tigatron: "Twizzlers"
}}

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
* [http://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/products/tf_mp Takara Tomy Japan Website]
* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/transformersmasterpiece/ Transformers Masterpiece Facebook Group]
* [https://www.actionfigure411.com/transformers/ Transformers Masterpiece Visual and Price Guides]

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The Transformers: Masterpiece

2021-04-08T06:22:53Z

Cmnghk: /* Special editions */

[[File:Masterpiece logo.jpg|center|450px]]
'''''The Transformers: Masterpiece''''' (トランスフォーマーマスターピース) is a toyline of collector-focused toys that are mostly based upon characters from the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|original ''The Transformers'' cartoon]], but manufactured with today's advanced engineering techniques. As a line aimed towards collectors, ''Masterpiece'' Transformers tend to be very expensive. They are similar to [[CHUG]] toyline figures, but are larger and feature more complex [[Transformation (toys)|conversion]] schemes.

Though the ''Masterpiece'' line is largely developed by [[TakaraTomy|Takara/TakaraTomy]] with the [[Japan]]ese market in mind, the line is also distributed by [[Hasbro]] in Asian markets outside Japan, and in [[Australia]] as [[Target]] and [[Toys"R"Us]] [[exclusive]]s. Hasbro has also [[redeco]]ed/[[retool]]ed molds from this line for release in their own markets under various toy lines, and almost always as store exclusives. These Hasbro versions originally saw release as [[Walmart]] exclusives until 2009, when they were succeeded by Toys"R"Us. From 2013 onwards, Hasbro released its versions as a single cohesive line (instead of as part of other, contemporary lines), with a numbering system similar to the one used by TakaraTomy. However, by 2015, the figures were again [[co-branding|co-branded]] as part of the ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' line, while still continuing their numbering system. Beginning with Takara's MP-43 (as well as the MP-17+, MP-18+ and MP-20+ versions released around the same time), Hasbro officially distributed all new figures as imports available from various online retailers and specialty stores.

==Scale and rate of releases==
The ''Masterpiece'' line started at a slow pace in 2003, with new molds being released every two years or so, and with redecos/retools being released in-between. The figures that were released back then were exclusively of the larger main characters, and [[scale]] wasn't very consistent due to price constraints and their large size, with the results being that figures of certain huge characters (such as Grimlock) were too short compared to other characters they were meant to tower over (such as Convoy).

With the release of a new tooling of Convoy in 2011, the line was rebooted, featuring a smaller, more consistent scale based on MP-09 Rodimus Convoy, and a ''significant'' increase in releases per year. Rather notably, ''Masterpieces'' of the smaller characters were introduced.

Starting in 2016, ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (franchise)|Beast Wars]]'' characters were added to the line, and the series began a shift towards even more extreme cartoon-accuracy.

==Sublines==
In addition to the main ''Masterpiece'' line, there are three sublines based on other franchises:
* The ''[[Brave (franchise)|Brave]]'' Masterpiece line, with toys designated as MP-B##, which was cancelled after only two releases.
* The ''Masterpiece Movie Series'' line, based on the [[live-action film series]], with toys designated MPM-##; this line originally consisted of detailed redecoes of [[Size class|Leader-size]] toys from [[Transformers (2010 toyline)|the 2010 ''Transformers'' toyline]] and was ''also'' cancelled after only two releases. It was later revived in 2017 for the 10th Anniversary of the first Movie, this time featuring all new molds. The revived line was released in conjunction with Hasbro (with the toys [[co-branding|co-branded]] "Hasbro" and "TakaraTomy" on their packaging).
* The ''[[Zoids]]'' Masterpiece line, with toys designated as MPZ-##.
For obvious reasons, neither the ''Brave'' nor ''Zoids'' Masterpiece lines are covered on this wiki.

==Products==

<center>
===Takara/TakaraTomy===
====Generation 1====
''(Note: Characters from ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (franchise)|Beast Wars]]'' are considered [[Generation 1 continuity family#Beast Wars cartoon continuity|part]] [[Micro-continuity#Beast toy lines vs. shows|of]] the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].)''

=====Standard versions=====
<gallery>
File:TF-Masterpiece-MP-1-Convoy.jpg|MP-1 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Convoy]] ([[2003]]-[[December 11|12-11]])
File:Masterpiece_UltraMagnus_toy.jpg|MP-2 [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Ultra Magnus]] ([[2005]]-[[March 24|03-24]])
File:MasterpieceStarscream_toy.jpg|MP-3 [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Starscream]] ([[2006]]-[[September 28|09-28]])
File:MP04Convoy2.jpg|MP-4 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP4|Convoy Perfect Edition]] (2006-09-28/[[2009]]-[[October 1|10-01]])
File:MP05_megatron.jpg|MP-5 [[Megatron (G1)/toys#MP5|Megatron]] ([[2007]]-[[March 29|03-29]])
File:MP-6_Skywarp.jpg|MP-6 [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Skywarp]] (2007-[[September 1|09-01]])
File:MP_Thundercracker_toy.jpg|MP-7 [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Thundercracker]] ([[2008]]-[[November 20|11-20]])
File:Grimlock_Masterpiece.jpg|MP-8 [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Grimlock]] (2009-[[March 26|03-26]])
File:Takara Masterpiece Rodimus.jpg|MP-9 [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Rodimus Convoy]] ([[2011]]-[[January 29|01-29]]/2011-[[September 24|09-24]])
File:MP-10_toy_photo.jpg|MP-10 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP10|Convoy]] (2011-09-24)
File:TF-Masterpiece-MP-11-Starscream.jpg|MP-11 [[Starscream (G1)/toys#MP11|Starscream]] ([[2012]]-[[March 31|03-31]])
File:Masterpiece-MP12Lambor.jpg|MP-12 [[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Lambor]] (2012-[[October 27|10-27]])
File:Masterpiece-MP14Alert.jpg|MP-14 [[Red Alert (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Alert]] (2012-[[December 15|12-15]])
File:Masterpiece_Soundwave.jpg|MP-13 [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#Masterpiece 2|Soundwave]] (with [[Laserbeak (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Condor]]) ([[2013]]-[[January 26|01-26]]/2013-[[September 28|09-28]])
File:MP_Rumble_Ravage.JPG|MP-15 [[Rumble (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Rumble]] & [[Ravage (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Jaguar]] (2013-[[February 23|02-23]])
File:MP_Frenzy_Buzzsaw.jpg|MP-16 [[Frenzy (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Frenzy]] & [[Buzzsaw (G1)#Masterpiece|Buzzsaw]] (2013-[[March 23|03-23]])
File:MP_Prowl.jpg|MP-17 [[Prowl (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Prowl]] (2013-09-28)
File:MP_Bluestreak.jpg|MP-18 [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#Masterpiece 2|Streak]] (2013-[[October 26|10-16]])
File:MP19-Smokescreen.jpg|MP-19 [[Smokescreen (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Smokescreen]] (2013-[[December 14|12-14]])
File:MP-20_Wheeljack.jpg|MP-20 [[Wheeljack (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Wheeljack]] ([[2014]]-[[September 20|09-20]])
File:Bumble Bee Masterpiece.jpg|MP-21 [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Masterpiece 2|Bumble]] (with [[Daniel Witwicky (G1)#Masterpiece|Daniel Witwicky]]) (2014-[[November 29|11-29]])
File:MP22-UltraMagnus.jpg|MP-22 [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#MP22|Ultra Magnus]] (2014-[[December 27|12-27]])
File:MP Exhaust.jpg|MP-23 [[Exhaust#Masterpiece|Exhaust]] ([[2015]]-[[March 21|03-21]])
File:MP24-StarSaber.jpg|MP-24 [[Star Saber (Victory)#Masterpiece|Star Saber]] (2015-03-21)
File:MP25-Tracks.jpg|MP-25 [[Tracks (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Tracks]] (2015-[[November 7|11-07]])
File:Masterpiecetoy-RoadRage.jpg|MP-26 [[Road Rage (G1)#Masterpiece|Road Rage]] (2015-[[December 26|12-26]])
File:MP27-Ironhide.jpg|MP-27 [[Ironhide (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Ironhide]] ([[2016]]-[[January 30|01-30]])
File:MP28-HotRodimus.jpg|MP-28 [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#MP28|Hot Rodimus]] (2016-[[February 27|02-27]])
File:MP29-Laserwave.jpg|MP-29 [[Shockwave (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Destron Laserwave]] (2016-[[March 26|03-26]])
File:MP-30 Ratchet.jpg|MP-30 [[Ratchet (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Ratchet]] (2016-[[April 23|04-23]])
File:TF-Masterpiece-MP-31-Delta-Magnus.jpg|MP-31 [[Delta Magnus#Masterpiece|Delta Magnus]] (2016-[[August 27|08-27]])
File:BW-Masterpiece-MP32-Optimus-Primal.jpg|MP-32 [[Optimus Primal (BW)/toys#Masterpiece|Convoy (Beast Wars)]] (2016-[[October 29|10-29]])
File:TF-Masterpiece-MP33-Inferno.jpg|MP-33 [[Inferno (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Inferno]] (2016-[[November 26|11-26]])
File:BW-Masterpiece-MP34-Cheetor.jpg|MP-34 [[Cheetor (BW)/toys#Masterpiece|Cheetus (Beast Wars)]] ([[2017]]-[[February 25|02-25]])
File:TF-Masterpiece-MP-35-Grapple.jpg|MP-35 [[Grapple (G1)#Masterpiece|Grapple]] (2017-02-25)
File:TF-Masterpiece-MP-36-Megatron.jpg|MP-36 [[Megatron (G1)/toys#MP36|Megatron]] (2017-[[April 1|04-01]])
File:Masterpiece_MP-37_Artfire.jpg|MP-37 [[Artfire#Masterpiece|Artfire]] (2017-[[May 27|05-27]])
File:TF-BW-MP32-Optimus-Primal-Legendary-Commander-Version.jpg|MP-38 [[Optimus Primal (BW)/toys#MP38|Convoy (Beast Wars) Legendary Leader Ver.]] (2017-[[June 24|06-24]])
File:TF-MP-39-Sunstreaker.jpg|MP-39 [[Sunstreaker (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Sunstreaker]] (2017-[[December 22|12-22]])
File:TF-MP40-Targetmaster-Hot-Rodimus.jpg|MP-40 [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#MP40|Targetmaster Hot Rodimus]] ([[2018]]-[[February 24|02-24]])
File:TF-Masterpiece-BW-MP-41-Dinobot.jpg|MP-41 [[Dinobot (BW)#Masterpiece|Dinobot (Beast Wars)]] (2018-[[July 28|07-28]])
File:MP 42 Cordon.jpg|MP-42 [[Cordon#Masterpiece|Cordon]] (2018-[[October 27|10-27]])
File:Masterpiece-MP-43-Megatron-(Beast-Wars).jpg|MP-43 [[Megatron (BW)/toys#Masterpiece|Megatron (Beast Wars)]] ([[2019]]-[[March 30|03-30]])
File:Masterpiece-MP44-Convoy-V3.jpg|MP-44 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP44|Convoy Ver.3.0]] (2019-[[August 31|08-31]])
File:TF-Masterpiece-MP-45-Bumblebee.jpg|MP-45 [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#MP45|Bumblebee Ver.2.0]] (2019-[[November 23|11-23]])
File:MP 46 Blackwidow.jpg|MP-46 [[Blackarachnia (BW)/toys#Masterpiece|Blackwidow (Beast Wars)]] (2019-[[November 23|11-23]])
File:MP-47 Hound.jpg|MP-47 [[Hound (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Hound]] (2019-[[December 26|12-26]])
File:Masterpiece MP-48-Lio Convoy.jpg|MP-48 [[Lio Convoy#Masterpiece|Lio Convoy (Beast Wars)]] ([[2020]]-[[February 28|02-28]])
File:TF-Masterpiece-MP-49-Black-Convoy.jpg|MP-49 [[Nemesis Prime (G1)#MP49|Black Convoy]] (2020-[[July 25|07-25]])
File:TF-BW-MP-50 Tigatron.jpg|MP-50 [[Tigatron#Masterpiece|Tigatron (Beast Wars)]] (2020-[[September 26|09-26]])
File:TF-Masterpiece-MP-51-Arcee.jpg|MP-51 [[Arcee (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Arcee]] (2020-[[December 29|12-29]])
File:TF-Masterpiece-MP-52-Starscream.jpg|MP-52 [[Starscream (G1)/toys#MP52|Starscream]] ([[2021]]-[[June 26|06-20]])
File:Soon-silhouette.jpg|MP-53 [[Skids (G1)#Masterpiece|Skids]] (2021-11-??)
File:Soon-silhouette.jpg|MP-54 [[Reboost#Masterpiece|Reboost]] (2021-11-??)
</gallery>
{{-}}

=====Special editions=====
<gallery>
File:Gold masterpiece prime.jpg|MP-1 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#goldmp|Convoy]] ([[Lucky Draw figure]], [[2004]])
File:MP-01B-BlackOptimusPrime-1.jpg|MP-1B [[Eldedroid#Masterpiece|Convoy Black Ver.]] ([[2009]]-[[November 21|11-21]]/2010-01)
File:Masterpiecetoy-GrimlockKing.jpg|MP-8X [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#MP8X|King Grimlock]] (2009–12)
File:Masterpiece_ghost_starscream.jpg|MP-3G [[Starscream (G1)/toys#MP3G|Starscream Ghost Ver.]] ([[2010]]-06)
File:MP4Sconvoysleepmode.jpg|MP-4S [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP4S|Convoy Sleep Mode]] (2010-06)
File:MPtoy_last_shot_convoy.jpg|MP-1L [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP1L|Convoy Last Production]] ([[2011]]-[[March 26|03-26]])
File:MasterpieceBlackRodimus.jpg|MP-09B [[Black Rodimus Convoy#Masterpiece|Black Rodimus Convoy]] (2011-[[November 28|11-28]])
File:MPtoy-Sunstorm.jpg|MP-11S [[Sunstorm (G1)#Masterpiece|Sunstorm]] ([[2012]]-[[August 25|08-25]])
File:MP10_Black_Convoy_Official.jpg|MP-10B [[Nemesis Prime (G1)#Masterpiece|Black Convoy]] ([[2013]]-[[March 30|03-30]])
File:Masterpiece-MP12TTigertrack.jpg|MP-12T [[Tigertrack#Masterpiece|Tigertrack]] (2013-07)
File:TRU Masterpiece Acid Storm.jpg|MP-11A [[Acid Storm (G1)#Masterpiece|Acid Storm]] (2013-[[October 3|10-03]])
File:Masterpiece-MP12G-G2Lambor.jpg|MP-12G [[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#MP12G|Lambor G-2 Ver.]] ([[2014]]-[[February 22|02-22]])
File:Masterpiece-soundblaster-ratbat.jpg|MP-13B [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#MP13B|Soundblaster]] (with [[Ratbat (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Ratbat]]) (2014-[[March 23|03-23]])
File:MP-18S-Silverstreak.jpg|MP-18S [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#MP18S|Silverstreak]] (2014-[[June 14|06-14]])
File:Bape-mp-optimus.jpg|MP-10A [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP10A|Convoy (BAPE ver.)]] (2014-[[August 19|07-19]])
File:MP12-Lambor-TFExpo.jpg|MP-12 [[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#TFExpo14MP12|Lambor]] (TFExpo 2014 exclusive) (2012-[[August 9|08-09]])
File:Eva-optimus.jpg|MP-10 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#eva|Convoy Mode "Eva"]] (2014-[[November 28|11-28]])
File:MasterpieceGoldMegs.jpg|MP-5G [[Megatron (G1)/toys#MP5G|30th Anniversary Megatron]] (2014-12)
File:MP-11SW Skywarp.jpg|MP-11SW [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#MP11SW|Skywarp]] ([[2015]]-[[January 5|01-05]])
File:Bumble Bee Masterpiece G2.jpg|MP-21G [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#MP21G|Bumble G-2 Ver.]] (2015-[[July 25|07-25]])
File:MP-18B-Bluestreak.jpg|MP-18B [[Bluestreak (G1)#MP18B|Bluestreak]] (2015-[[August 29|08-29]])
File:MP11TT Thundercracker.jpg|MP-11T [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#MP11T|Thundercracker]] (2015-11)
File:Bape2-mp-optimus.jpg|MP-10R [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP10R|Convoy (BAPE REDCAMO ver.)]] (2015-11)
File:MP21R-RedBumble.jpg|MP-21R [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#MP21R|Bumble Red Body]] (2015-[[December 26|12-26]])
File:MP14C-Clampdown.jpg|MP-14C [[Clampdown (G1)#Masterpiece|Clampdown]] (2015-12-26)
File:TF-Masterpiece-MP-11NR-Ramjet.jpg|MP-11NR [[Ramjet (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Ramjet]] ([[2016]]-[[March 19|03-19]])
File:MP-25L-Loud-Pedal.jpg|MP-25L [[Loudpedal#Masterpiece|Loudpedal]] (2016-[[June 11|06-11]])
File:TF-MP-14+-Red-Alert-Animation-Color.jpg|MP-14+ [[Red Alert (G1)/toys#MP14Plus|Alert Anime Color Edition]] (2016-[[September 24|09-24]])
File:TF-Masterpiece-MP-11NT-Thrust.jpg|MP-11NT [[Thrust (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Thrust]] (2016-[[October 29|10-29]])
File:Bapeblack-mp-optimus.jpg|MP-10K [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP10K|Convoy (BAPE BLACKCAMO ver.)]] (2017-01)
File:TF-Masterpiece-MP-11ND-Dirge.jpg|MP-11ND [[Dirge (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Dirge]] ([[2017]]-[[June 28|06-28]])
File:MP12Plus-Lambor-AnimeColor.jpg|MP-12+ [[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#MP12Plus|Lambor Anime Color Edition]] (2017-[[November 25|11-25]])
File:TF-Masterpiece-MP-15-16E-Cassettebots-VS-Cassettetrons.jpg|MP-15/16E [[Stripes#Masterpiece|Stripes]], [[Nightstalker (G1)#Masterpiece|Nightstalker]], [[Wingthing (G1)#Masterpiece|Wingthing]] & [[Enemy (G1)#Masterpiece|Enemy]] (2017-[[December 23|12-23]])
File:MP711-Convoy.jpg|MP-711 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP711|Convoy (7-Eleven ver.)]] ([[2018]]-[[February 28|02-28]])
File:TF_35th_Golden_Lagoon_Convoy.jpg|[[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Golden Lagoon|Golden Lagoon Convoy]] (2018-[[July 29|07-29]])
File:Masterpiece-MP34S-Shadow-Panther-(Beast-Wars).jpg|MP-34S [[Shadow Panther#Masterpiece|Shadow Panther (Beast Wars)]] (2018-[[August 25|08-25]])
File:TF-MP-17+-Prowl-Anime-Color.jpg|MP-17+ [[Prowl (G1)/toys#MP17Plus|Prowl]] (2018-[[September 29|09-29]])
File:MP-29+Defense-Officer-Laserwave.jpg|MP-29+ [[Shockwave (G1)/toys#MP29Plus|Defense Officer Laserwave]] (2018-[[November 24|11-24]])
File:Masterpiece-MP-36+Megatron.jpg|MP-36+ [[Megatron (G1)/toys#MP36Plus|Megatron]] (2018-[[December 29|12-29]])
File:Masterpiece-MP-20+Wheeljack.jpg|MP-20+ [[Wheeljack (G1)/toys#MP20Plus|Wheeljack]] ([[2019]]-03)
File:MP-10ASL.jpg|MP-10ASL [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP10ASL|Convoy (atmos safari LEBRON Ver.)]] (2019-[[March 15|03-15]])
File:MP-18-Plus-Silverstreak.jpg|MP-18+ [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#MP18Plus|Streak]] (2019-[[July 27|07-27]])
File:TF-Masterpiece-MP-19+-Smokescreen-Anime-Color.jpg|MP-19+ [[Smokescreen (G1)/toys#MP19Plus|Smokescreen]] ([[2020]]-[[January 27|01-27]])
File:MPBurningConvoy.jpg|MP-38+ [[Optimus Primal (BW)/toys#MP38Plus|Burning Convoy]] (2020-[[March 25|03-25]])
File:Soon-silhouette.jpg|MP-10DC [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP10DC|Convoy (atmos safari DUCKCAMO Ver.)]] (2020-[[March 26|03-26]])
File:TF-Masterpiece-MP-39+-Spin-Out.jpg|MP-39+ [[Spin-Out (G1)#Masterpiece|Spinout]] (2020-[[November 28|11-24]])
File:TF-Masterpiece-MP-52-Thundercracker.jpg|MP-52+ [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#MP52|Thundercracker]] ([[2021]]-09-??)
File:TF-Masterpiece-MP-52-Skywarp.jpg|MP-52+SW [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#MP52|Skywarp]] (2021-12-??)




</gallery>

====''Masterpiece Movie Series''====
<gallery>
File:Masterpiece_Movie_Starscream.jpg|MPM-1 [[Starscream (Movie)/toys#Masterpiece|Starscream]] (2010-[[October 30|10-30]])
File:Masterpiece Movie Bumblebee.jpg|MPM-2 [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#Masterpiece|Bumblebee]] (2010-[[December 25|12-25]])
File:TF-TLK-Movie-Masterpiece-Bumblebee.jpg|MPM-3 [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#MPM3|Bumblebee]] (2017-[[July 29|07-29]])
File:TF-Masterpiece-Takara-MPM-4-Optimus-Prime.jpg|MPM-4 [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Masterpiece|Optimus Prime]] (2017-[[September 30|09-30]])
File:TF-Masterpiece-MPM-5-Barricade-(Hasbro).jpg|MPM-5 [[Barricade (Movie)/toys#Masterpiece|Barricade]] (2018-[[April 21|04-21]])
File:Masterpiece-MPM7-Bumblebee.jpg|MPM-7 [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#MPM7|Bumblebee]] (2018-[[October 27|10-27]])
File:MPM6-Ironhide.jpg|MPM-6 [[Ironhide (Movie)/toys#Masterpiece|Ironhide]] (2018-[[December 15|12-15]])
File:Masterpiece-MPM8-Megatron.jpg|MPM-8 [[Megatron (Movie)/toys#Masterpiece|Megatron]] (2019-[[August 31|08-31]])
File:TF-Masterpiece-MPM-9-Autobot-Jazz.jpg|MPM-9 [[Jazz (Movie)#Masterpiece|Autobot Jazz]] (2019-[[November 2|11-02]])
File:TF-Masterpiece-MPM-10-Starscream.jpg|MPM-10 [[Starscream (Movie)/toys#MPM10|Starscream]] (2020-[[October 31|10-31]])
File:MPM-11-Ratchet.jpg|MPM-11 [[Ratchet (Movie)/toys#Masterpiece|Ratchet]] (2020-[[December 26|12-26]])
File:Soon-silhouette.jpg|MPM-12 [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#MasterpieceMPM12|Optimus Prime]] ([[2021]]-[[August|08-??]])

</gallery>
{{-}}

===Hasbro===
<gallery>
File:TF-MP-20th-Anniversary-Optimus-Prime.jpg|20th Anniversary [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Optimus Prime]] (2003/2004)
File:DVD 20thPrime.jpg|20th Anniversary DVD Edition [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#20thDVD|Optimus Prime]] ([[Transformers: Classics|''Classics'']], 2006)
File:Hasbro Masterpiece Starscream toy.jpg|Masterpiece [[Starscream (G1)/toys#MasterpieceUS|Starscream]] (''Classics'', 2007)
File:Universe2008-toy MasterpieceSkywarp.jpg|Masterpiece [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#Universe (2008)|Skywarp]] ([[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|''Universe'']], 2009)
File:MPGrimlock Hasbro.jpg|Masterpiece [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#MPHasbro|Grimlock]] ([[Transformers (2010 toyline)|''Transformers'']], 2010)
File:TF2010toy masterpiece rodimus.jpg|Masterpiece [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#Transformers (2010)|Rodimus Prime]] (''Transformers'', 2011)
File:Transformers2010toy-HasbroMP10OptimusPrime.jpg|Masterpiece [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#mp10hasbro|Optimus Prime]] (''Transformers'', 2012)
File:TRU Masterpiece Thundercracker.jpg|Masterpiece [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Transformers (2010)|Thundercracker]] (''Transformers'', 2012)
File:TRU Masterpiece Acid Storm.jpg|MP-01 [[Acid Storm (G1)#Masterpiece|Acid Storm]] (2013)
File:TRU Masterpiece Soundwave with Cassettes.jpg|MP-02 [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#HasbroMasterpiece|Soundwave]] (2013)
File:PlatinumEditiontoy-Year of the horse Optimus Prime.jpg|Year of the Horse [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#YearOfTheHorseOP|Optimus Prime]] (''[[Transformers: Platinum Edition|Platinum Edition]]'', 2014)
File:Masterpiece-grimlock-hasbro-2014.jpg |MP-03 [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#2014MP|Grimlock]] (2014)
File:Hasbro MP Prowl.jpg|MP-04 [[Prowl (G1)/toys#HasbroMP|Prowl]] (2014)
File:Masterpiece-sunstorm-hasbro-2014.jpg|MP-05 [[Sunstorm (G1)#HasbroMP|Sunstorm]] (2014)
File:MP-YOTGSoundwave.jpg|Year Of The Goat [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#SoundwaveMasterpieceYOTG|Soundwave]] (''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'', 2015)
File:Hasbro MP Bluestreak.jpg|MP-06 [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Bluestreak]] (''Generations'', 2015)
File:Hasbro MP Starscream.jpg|MP-07 [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Masterpiece 2|Starscream]] (''Generations'', 2015)
File:Hasbro MP Bumblebee.jpg|MP-08 [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#HasbroMP|Bumblebee]] & [[Exosuit]] [[Spike Witwicky (G1)#HasbroMP|Spike Witwicky]] (''Generations'', 2016)
File:TF-Masterpiece-SG-Optimus-Prime.jpg| [[Optimus Prime (SG)#Generations|Shattered Glass Optimus Prime]] (''Generations'', 2016)
File:Hasbro-Generations-MP10.jpg|MP-10 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Optimus Prime]] (''Generations'', 2017)
File:TF-TLK-Movie-Masterpiece-Bumblebee.jpg|MPM-3 [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#MPM3|Bumblebee]] (2017)
File:MPM4Optimus.jpg|MPM-4 [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Masterpiece|Optimus Prime]] (2017)
File:TF-Masterpiece-MPM-5-Barricade-(Hasbro).jpg|MPM-5 [[Barricade (Movie)/toys#Masterpiece|Barricade]] (2018)
File:MPM6-Ironhide.jpg|MPM-6 [[Ironhide (Movie)/toys#Masterpiece|Ironhide]] (2018)
File:Masterpiece-MPM7-Bumblebee.jpg|MPM-7 [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#MPM7|Bumblebee]] (2018)
File:Masterpiece-MPM8-Megatron.jpg|MPM-8 [[Megatron (Movie)/toys#Masterpiece|Megatron]] (2019)
File:TF-Masterpiece-MPM-9-Autobot-Jazz.jpg|MPM-9 [[Jazz (Movie)#Masterpiece|Autobot Jazz]] (2019)
File:Collaborative-MP10G-Ghostbusters-OptimusPrime.jpg|MP-10G [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#CollabGB|Optimus Prime Ecto-35 Edition]] (''[[Transformers Collaborative|Collaborative]]'', 2019)
File:TF-Masterpiece-MPM-10-Starscream.jpg|MPM-10 [[Starscream (Movie)/toys#Masterpiece|Starscream]] (2020-09)
File:MPM-11-Ratchet.jpg|MPM-11 [[Ratchet (Movie)/toys#Masterpiece|Ratchet]] (2020-09)
File:Soon-silhouette.jpg|MPM-12 [[Optimus_Prime_(Movie)/toys#Masterpiece_Movie_Series|Optimus Prime]] (2021-08)

</gallery>
</center>

==Design==
The ''Masterpiece'' line has had a number of designers.

Since MP-25, each ''Masterpiece'' figure has been designed as a team effort, led by [[Hironori Kobayashi]], and any names given are within the scope of the larger team.

===Standard Takara Versions===
{|
|''Mold''||''Designer''||''Notes''
|-
|MP-1, MP-2
|Hironori Kobayashi
|-
|MP-3, MP-6, MP-7
|Hironori Kobayashi (initial design) & [[Shōji Kawamori]] (final version)
|-
|MP-4 trailer
|[[Hisashi Yuki]]
|Designed in ''one night''!<ref name="mp4trailer">[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/transformers-masterpiece-47/takaratomy-staff-interview-hisashi-yuki-on-masterpiece-180888/ TakaraTomy Staff Interview - Hisashi Yuki on Masterpiece]: Even more horrifying was the plan of reissuing MP-1 to go with Megatron - simply reissuing him wasn't considered to be appealing enough and it was decided to give him a trailer...I was told to come up with a proto (of the trailer) by the end of May, and I designed it in one night. [...] I couldn't shirk my task as the release date had already been set by backward calculation. I really did the best I could though there just wasn't enough time.</ref>
|-
|MP-5
|Hisashi Yuki
|Designed in twelve days<ref name="mpmegsdev">[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/transformers-masterpiece-47/takaratomy-staff-interview-hisashi-yuki-on-masterpiece-180888/ TakaraTomy Staff Interview - Hisashi Yuki on Masterpiece]: - I hear the first Masterpiece figure you created was MP-5 Megatron and you hold the fastest development record with it.
[Yuki]: That is right. (*laughs) I was not assigned to be in charge of it initially, but due to the circumstance within the company I was unexpectedly handed down the project. The schedule came with it and I was stunned when I realised that I was only given 12 days, about 2 weeks...To make it worse, at the time of my receiving the task, even the product size wasn't decided. (*tears)</ref>
|-
|MP-8, MP-9
|Hironori Kobayashi
|-
|MP-10
|[[Shogo Hasui]]<ref name="mp10dev">[http://news.tfw2005.com/2014/08/03/takaratomy-staff-interview-shogo-hasui-on-masterpiece-180877/ TakaraTomy Staff Interview – Shogo Hasui on Masterpiece]: - Tell us about the time when you began working on the MP series. [Shogo]: MP-10 Convoy was the first Masterpiece I was involved in developing.
When the project was conceived I was mainly working on the products for the overseas Hasbro market, but was given a chance to develop a Masterpiece for the domestic market irregularly.</ref>
|
|-
|MP-11
|Hironori Kobayashi & Shogo Hasui
|-
|MP-12 to MP-21, MP-23
|Shogo Hasui
|-
|MP-22
|Shogo Hasui (initial design) & Hironori Kobayashi (final version)
|Kobayashi took over the design to enable the carrier to carry four car MPs<ref name="mpmagnusdev">[http://news.tfw2005.com/2014/08/03/takaratomy-staff-interview-shogo-hasui-on-masterpiece-180877 TakaraTomy Staff Interview – Shogo Hasui on Masterpiece]: - [Shogo] Ultra Magnus, who was selected to be MP-22, was a character I was dreaming of making into a product since the time of MP-10 development. I was happy to be finally able to work on him. As there had already been several real car MP figures and Ultra Magnus is a car carrier that can carry them, I considered Magnus as a certain milestone in the new MP series. I wanted the car carrier to have a capacity of at least 4 real car MPs while in robot mode his height needed to be as close as seen in the cartoon. The transformation process was expected to require lots of folding of the parts to achieve it, and solving that problem became a very important task. Upon agreeing on that point, Kobayashi took over to work on the transformation mechanism and (Ultra Magnus is) finished as he is now.</ref>
|-
|MP-24
|Hisashi Yuki
|Hisashi took on MP-24 in order for the other ''Masterpiece'' figures to be released on schedule<ref name="mpstarsaberdev">[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/transformers-masterpiece-47/takaratomy-staff-interview-hisashi-yuki-on-masterpiece-180888/ TakaraTomy Staff Interview - Hisashi Yuki on Masterpiece]: - So the idea was to ask the fans directly what they want first, then realise it as a product. [Yuki]: Yes. It turned out Star Saber was the winner. Hasui, the main series designer, was going to be in charge of the 30th anniversary MP originally. But he was fully occupied with Bumble and Wheeljack, and since Star Saber was a character I was attached to personally, I stood for the job eagerly.</ref>
|-
|MP-25, MP-26
|Hironori Kobayashi (unconfirmed)<ref name="mptracksdev">[http://news.tfw2005.com/2015/07/12/sdcc-2015-the-shogo-hasui-report-296954/ SDCC 2015: The Shogo Hasui Report]: - I did ask about Tracks and he said he did not design him but he did say (I BELIEVE Kobayashi…again hard to understand) and slowly said Lead Designer. He also said that the same designer did Ironhide and he began to say another name (Ratchet) but stopped himself.</ref>
|
|-
|MP-27, MP-30
|Hironori Kobayashi
|As stated in the ''[[Transformers Generations 2015]]'' book
|-
|MP-28
|Vehicle styling by [[Yūya Ōnishi]], main developer [[Tomoya Miyake]], edits by Hironori Kobayashi
|As stated in the ''Transformers Generations 2015'' book
|-
|MP-29
|Hironori Kobayashi
|As stated in the ''Transformers Generations 2015'' book
|-
|MP-36
|Embellishments and refinements by [[Yuki Ohshima]]
|<ref>[http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/threads/generations-2017-book-mp-36-megatron-article-translated.1096818 Generations 2017 MP-36 translated article]</ref>
|}

===Live-action movie series===
{|
|''Mold''||''Designer''
|-
|MPM-1||Shogo Hasui
|-
|MPM-2||Shogo Hasui
|}

==Awards==
The ''Masterpiece'' line won the [http://www.takaratomy.co.jp/product_release/pdf/p161028.pdf 2016 Long Life Design award] (PDF link) presented by the [https://www.g-mark.org/about/ Good Design Awards].

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
* [http://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/products/tf_mp Takara Tomy Japan Website]
* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/transformersmasterpiece/ Transformers Masterpiece Facebook Group]
* [https://www.actionfigure411.com/transformers/ Transformers Masterpiece Visual and Price Guides]

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The Transformers: Masterpiece

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Cmnghk: /* Standard versions */

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'''''The Transformers: Masterpiece''''' (トランスフォーマーマスターピース) is a toyline of collector-focused toys that are mostly based upon characters from the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|original ''The Transformers'' cartoon]], but manufactured with today's advanced engineering techniques. As a line aimed towards collectors, ''Masterpiece'' Transformers tend to be very expensive. They are similar to [[CHUG]] toyline figures, but are larger and feature more complex [[Transformation (toys)|conversion]] schemes.

Though the ''Masterpiece'' line is largely developed by [[TakaraTomy|Takara/TakaraTomy]] with the [[Japan]]ese market in mind, the line is also distributed by [[Hasbro]] in Asian markets outside Japan, and in [[Australia]] as [[Target]] and [[Toys"R"Us]] [[exclusive]]s. Hasbro has also [[redeco]]ed/[[retool]]ed molds from this line for release in their own markets under various toy lines, and almost always as store exclusives. These Hasbro versions originally saw release as [[Walmart]] exclusives until 2009, when they were succeeded by Toys"R"Us. From 2013 onwards, Hasbro released its versions as a single cohesive line (instead of as part of other, contemporary lines), with a numbering system similar to the one used by TakaraTomy. However, by 2015, the figures were again [[co-branding|co-branded]] as part of the ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' line, while still continuing their numbering system. Beginning with Takara's MP-43 (as well as the MP-17+, MP-18+ and MP-20+ versions released around the same time), Hasbro officially distributed all new figures as imports available from various online retailers and specialty stores.

==Scale and rate of releases==
The ''Masterpiece'' line started at a slow pace in 2003, with new molds being released every two years or so, and with redecos/retools being released in-between. The figures that were released back then were exclusively of the larger main characters, and [[scale]] wasn't very consistent due to price constraints and their large size, with the results being that figures of certain huge characters (such as Grimlock) were too short compared to other characters they were meant to tower over (such as Convoy).

With the release of a new tooling of Convoy in 2011, the line was rebooted, featuring a smaller, more consistent scale based on MP-09 Rodimus Convoy, and a ''significant'' increase in releases per year. Rather notably, ''Masterpieces'' of the smaller characters were introduced.

Starting in 2016, ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (franchise)|Beast Wars]]'' characters were added to the line, and the series began a shift towards even more extreme cartoon-accuracy.

==Sublines==
In addition to the main ''Masterpiece'' line, there are three sublines based on other franchises:
* The ''[[Brave (franchise)|Brave]]'' Masterpiece line, with toys designated as MP-B##, which was cancelled after only two releases.
* The ''Masterpiece Movie Series'' line, based on the [[live-action film series]], with toys designated MPM-##; this line originally consisted of detailed redecoes of [[Size class|Leader-size]] toys from [[Transformers (2010 toyline)|the 2010 ''Transformers'' toyline]] and was ''also'' cancelled after only two releases. It was later revived in 2017 for the 10th Anniversary of the first Movie, this time featuring all new molds. The revived line was released in conjunction with Hasbro (with the toys [[co-branding|co-branded]] "Hasbro" and "TakaraTomy" on their packaging).
* The ''[[Zoids]]'' Masterpiece line, with toys designated as MPZ-##.
For obvious reasons, neither the ''Brave'' nor ''Zoids'' Masterpiece lines are covered on this wiki.

==Products==

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===Takara/TakaraTomy===
====Generation 1====
''(Note: Characters from ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (franchise)|Beast Wars]]'' are considered [[Generation 1 continuity family#Beast Wars cartoon continuity|part]] [[Micro-continuity#Beast toy lines vs. shows|of]] the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].)''

=====Standard versions=====
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File:TF-Masterpiece-MP-1-Convoy.jpg|MP-1 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Convoy]] ([[2003]]-[[December 11|12-11]])
File:Masterpiece_UltraMagnus_toy.jpg|MP-2 [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Ultra Magnus]] ([[2005]]-[[March 24|03-24]])
File:MasterpieceStarscream_toy.jpg|MP-3 [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Starscream]] ([[2006]]-[[September 28|09-28]])
File:MP04Convoy2.jpg|MP-4 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP4|Convoy Perfect Edition]] (2006-09-28/[[2009]]-[[October 1|10-01]])
File:MP05_megatron.jpg|MP-5 [[Megatron (G1)/toys#MP5|Megatron]] ([[2007]]-[[March 29|03-29]])
File:MP-6_Skywarp.jpg|MP-6 [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Skywarp]] (2007-[[September 1|09-01]])
File:MP_Thundercracker_toy.jpg|MP-7 [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Thundercracker]] ([[2008]]-[[November 20|11-20]])
File:Grimlock_Masterpiece.jpg|MP-8 [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Grimlock]] (2009-[[March 26|03-26]])
File:Takara Masterpiece Rodimus.jpg|MP-9 [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Rodimus Convoy]] ([[2011]]-[[January 29|01-29]]/2011-[[September 24|09-24]])
File:MP-10_toy_photo.jpg|MP-10 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP10|Convoy]] (2011-09-24)
File:TF-Masterpiece-MP-11-Starscream.jpg|MP-11 [[Starscream (G1)/toys#MP11|Starscream]] ([[2012]]-[[March 31|03-31]])
File:Masterpiece-MP12Lambor.jpg|MP-12 [[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Lambor]] (2012-[[October 27|10-27]])
File:Masterpiece-MP14Alert.jpg|MP-14 [[Red Alert (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Alert]] (2012-[[December 15|12-15]])
File:Masterpiece_Soundwave.jpg|MP-13 [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#Masterpiece 2|Soundwave]] (with [[Laserbeak (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Condor]]) ([[2013]]-[[January 26|01-26]]/2013-[[September 28|09-28]])
File:MP_Rumble_Ravage.JPG|MP-15 [[Rumble (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Rumble]] & [[Ravage (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Jaguar]] (2013-[[February 23|02-23]])
File:MP_Frenzy_Buzzsaw.jpg|MP-16 [[Frenzy (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Frenzy]] & [[Buzzsaw (G1)#Masterpiece|Buzzsaw]] (2013-[[March 23|03-23]])
File:MP_Prowl.jpg|MP-17 [[Prowl (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Prowl]] (2013-09-28)
File:MP_Bluestreak.jpg|MP-18 [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#Masterpiece 2|Streak]] (2013-[[October 26|10-16]])
File:MP19-Smokescreen.jpg|MP-19 [[Smokescreen (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Smokescreen]] (2013-[[December 14|12-14]])
File:MP-20_Wheeljack.jpg|MP-20 [[Wheeljack (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Wheeljack]] ([[2014]]-[[September 20|09-20]])
File:Bumble Bee Masterpiece.jpg|MP-21 [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#Masterpiece 2|Bumble]] (with [[Daniel Witwicky (G1)#Masterpiece|Daniel Witwicky]]) (2014-[[November 29|11-29]])
File:MP22-UltraMagnus.jpg|MP-22 [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#MP22|Ultra Magnus]] (2014-[[December 27|12-27]])
File:MP Exhaust.jpg|MP-23 [[Exhaust#Masterpiece|Exhaust]] ([[2015]]-[[March 21|03-21]])
File:MP24-StarSaber.jpg|MP-24 [[Star Saber (Victory)#Masterpiece|Star Saber]] (2015-03-21)
File:MP25-Tracks.jpg|MP-25 [[Tracks (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Tracks]] (2015-[[November 7|11-07]])
File:Masterpiecetoy-RoadRage.jpg|MP-26 [[Road Rage (G1)#Masterpiece|Road Rage]] (2015-[[December 26|12-26]])
File:MP27-Ironhide.jpg|MP-27 [[Ironhide (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Ironhide]] ([[2016]]-[[January 30|01-30]])
File:MP28-HotRodimus.jpg|MP-28 [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#MP28|Hot Rodimus]] (2016-[[February 27|02-27]])
File:MP29-Laserwave.jpg|MP-29 [[Shockwave (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Destron Laserwave]] (2016-[[March 26|03-26]])
File:MP-30 Ratchet.jpg|MP-30 [[Ratchet (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Ratchet]] (2016-[[April 23|04-23]])
File:TF-Masterpiece-MP-31-Delta-Magnus.jpg|MP-31 [[Delta Magnus#Masterpiece|Delta Magnus]] (2016-[[August 27|08-27]])
File:BW-Masterpiece-MP32-Optimus-Primal.jpg|MP-32 [[Optimus Primal (BW)/toys#Masterpiece|Convoy (Beast Wars)]] (2016-[[October 29|10-29]])
File:TF-Masterpiece-MP33-Inferno.jpg|MP-33 [[Inferno (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Inferno]] (2016-[[November 26|11-26]])
File:BW-Masterpiece-MP34-Cheetor.jpg|MP-34 [[Cheetor (BW)/toys#Masterpiece|Cheetus (Beast Wars)]] ([[2017]]-[[February 25|02-25]])
File:TF-Masterpiece-MP-35-Grapple.jpg|MP-35 [[Grapple (G1)#Masterpiece|Grapple]] (2017-02-25)
File:TF-Masterpiece-MP-36-Megatron.jpg|MP-36 [[Megatron (G1)/toys#MP36|Megatron]] (2017-[[April 1|04-01]])
File:Masterpiece_MP-37_Artfire.jpg|MP-37 [[Artfire#Masterpiece|Artfire]] (2017-[[May 27|05-27]])
File:TF-BW-MP32-Optimus-Primal-Legendary-Commander-Version.jpg|MP-38 [[Optimus Primal (BW)/toys#MP38|Convoy (Beast Wars) Legendary Leader Ver.]] (2017-[[June 24|06-24]])
File:TF-MP-39-Sunstreaker.jpg|MP-39 [[Sunstreaker (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Sunstreaker]] (2017-[[December 22|12-22]])
File:TF-MP40-Targetmaster-Hot-Rodimus.jpg|MP-40 [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#MP40|Targetmaster Hot Rodimus]] ([[2018]]-[[February 24|02-24]])
File:TF-Masterpiece-BW-MP-41-Dinobot.jpg|MP-41 [[Dinobot (BW)#Masterpiece|Dinobot (Beast Wars)]] (2018-[[July 28|07-28]])
File:MP 42 Cordon.jpg|MP-42 [[Cordon#Masterpiece|Cordon]] (2018-[[October 27|10-27]])
File:Masterpiece-MP-43-Megatron-(Beast-Wars).jpg|MP-43 [[Megatron (BW)/toys#Masterpiece|Megatron (Beast Wars)]] ([[2019]]-[[March 30|03-30]])
File:Masterpiece-MP44-Convoy-V3.jpg|MP-44 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP44|Convoy Ver.3.0]] (2019-[[August 31|08-31]])
File:TF-Masterpiece-MP-45-Bumblebee.jpg|MP-45 [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#MP45|Bumblebee Ver.2.0]] (2019-[[November 23|11-23]])
File:MP 46 Blackwidow.jpg|MP-46 [[Blackarachnia (BW)/toys#Masterpiece|Blackwidow (Beast Wars)]] (2019-[[November 23|11-23]])
File:MP-47 Hound.jpg|MP-47 [[Hound (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Hound]] (2019-[[December 26|12-26]])
File:Masterpiece MP-48-Lio Convoy.jpg|MP-48 [[Lio Convoy#Masterpiece|Lio Convoy (Beast Wars)]] ([[2020]]-[[February 28|02-28]])
File:TF-Masterpiece-MP-49-Black-Convoy.jpg|MP-49 [[Nemesis Prime (G1)#MP49|Black Convoy]] (2020-[[July 25|07-25]])
File:TF-BW-MP-50 Tigatron.jpg|MP-50 [[Tigatron#Masterpiece|Tigatron (Beast Wars)]] (2020-[[September 26|09-26]])
File:TF-Masterpiece-MP-51-Arcee.jpg|MP-51 [[Arcee (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Arcee]] (2020-[[December 29|12-29]])
File:TF-Masterpiece-MP-52-Starscream.jpg|MP-52 [[Starscream (G1)/toys#MP52|Starscream]] ([[2021]]-[[June 26|06-20]])
File:Soon-silhouette.jpg|MP-53 [[Skids (G1)#Masterpiece|Skids]] (2021-11-??)
File:Soon-silhouette.jpg|MP-54 [[Reboost#Masterpiece|Reboost]] (2021-11-??)
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=====Special editions=====
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File:Gold masterpiece prime.jpg|MP-1 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#goldmp|Convoy]] ([[Lucky Draw figure]], [[2004]])
File:MP-01B-BlackOptimusPrime-1.jpg|MP-1B [[Eldedroid#Masterpiece|Convoy Black Ver.]] ([[2009]]-[[November 21|11-21]]/2010-01)
File:Masterpiecetoy-GrimlockKing.jpg|MP-8X [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#MP8X|King Grimlock]] (2009–12)
File:Masterpiece_ghost_starscream.jpg|MP-3G [[Starscream (G1)/toys#MP3G|Starscream Ghost Ver.]] ([[2010]]-06)
File:MP4Sconvoysleepmode.jpg|MP-4S [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP4S|Convoy Sleep Mode]] (2010-06)
File:MPtoy_last_shot_convoy.jpg|MP-1L [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP1L|Convoy Last Production]] ([[2011]]-[[March 26|03-26]])
File:MasterpieceBlackRodimus.jpg|MP-09B [[Black Rodimus Convoy#Masterpiece|Black Rodimus Convoy]] (2011-[[November 28|11-28]])
File:MPtoy-Sunstorm.jpg|MP-11S [[Sunstorm (G1)#Masterpiece|Sunstorm]] ([[2012]]-[[August 25|08-25]])
File:MP10_Black_Convoy_Official.jpg|MP-10B [[Nemesis Prime (G1)#Masterpiece|Black Convoy]] ([[2013]]-[[March 30|03-30]])
File:Masterpiece-MP12TTigertrack.jpg|MP-12T [[Tigertrack#Masterpiece|Tigertrack]] (2013-07)
File:TRU Masterpiece Acid Storm.jpg|MP-11A [[Acid Storm (G1)#Masterpiece|Acid Storm]] (2013-[[October 3|10-03]])
File:Masterpiece-MP12G-G2Lambor.jpg|MP-12G [[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#MP12G|Lambor G-2 Ver.]] ([[2014]]-[[February 22|02-22]])
File:Masterpiece-soundblaster-ratbat.jpg|MP-13B [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#MP13B|Soundblaster]] (with [[Ratbat (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Ratbat]]) (2014-[[March 23|03-23]])
File:MP-18S-Silverstreak.jpg|MP-18S [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#MP18S|Silverstreak]] (2014-[[June 14|06-14]])
File:Bape-mp-optimus.jpg|MP-10A [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP10A|Convoy (BAPE ver.)]] (2014-[[August 19|07-19]])
File:MP12-Lambor-TFExpo.jpg|MP-12 [[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#TFExpo14MP12|Lambor]] (TFExpo 2014 exclusive) (2012-[[August 9|08-09]])
File:Eva-optimus.jpg|MP-10 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#eva|Convoy Mode "Eva"]] (2014-[[November 28|11-28]])
File:MasterpieceGoldMegs.jpg|MP-5G [[Megatron (G1)/toys#MP5G|30th Anniversary Megatron]] (2014-12)
File:MP-11SW Skywarp.jpg|MP-11SW [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#MP11SW|Skywarp]] ([[2015]]-[[January 5|01-05]])
File:Bumble Bee Masterpiece G2.jpg|MP-21G [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#MP21G|Bumble G-2 Ver.]] (2015-[[July 25|07-25]])
File:MP-18B-Bluestreak.jpg|MP-18B [[Bluestreak (G1)#MP18B|Bluestreak]] (2015-[[August 29|08-29]])
File:MP11TT Thundercracker.jpg|MP-11T [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#MP11T|Thundercracker]] (2015-11)
File:Bape2-mp-optimus.jpg|MP-10R [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP10R|Convoy (BAPE REDCAMO ver.)]] (2015-11)
File:MP21R-RedBumble.jpg|MP-21R [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#MP21R|Bumble Red Body]] (2015-[[December 26|12-26]])
File:MP14C-Clampdown.jpg|MP-14C [[Clampdown (G1)#Masterpiece|Clampdown]] (2015-12-26)
File:TF-Masterpiece-MP-11NR-Ramjet.jpg|MP-11NR [[Ramjet (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Ramjet]] ([[2016]]-[[March 19|03-19]])
File:MP-25L-Loud-Pedal.jpg|MP-25L [[Loudpedal#Masterpiece|Loudpedal]] (2016-[[June 11|06-11]])
File:TF-MP-14+-Red-Alert-Animation-Color.jpg|MP-14+ [[Red Alert (G1)/toys#MP14Plus|Alert Anime Color Edition]] (2016-[[September 24|09-24]])
File:TF-Masterpiece-MP-11NT-Thrust.jpg|MP-11NT [[Thrust (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Thrust]] (2016-[[October 29|10-29]])
File:Bapeblack-mp-optimus.jpg|MP-10K [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP10K|Convoy (BAPE BLACKCAMO ver.)]] (2017-01)
File:TF-Masterpiece-MP-11ND-Dirge.jpg|MP-11ND [[Dirge (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Dirge]] ([[2017]]-[[June 28|06-28]])
File:MP12Plus-Lambor-AnimeColor.jpg|MP-12+ [[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#MP12Plus|Lambor Anime Color Edition]] (2017-[[November 25|11-25]])
File:TF-Masterpiece-MP-15-16E-Cassettebots-VS-Cassettetrons.jpg|MP-15/16E [[Stripes#Masterpiece|Stripes]], [[Nightstalker (G1)#Masterpiece|Nightstalker]], [[Wingthing (G1)#Masterpiece|Wingthing]] & [[Enemy (G1)#Masterpiece|Enemy]] (2017-[[December 23|12-23]])
File:MP711-Convoy.jpg|MP-711 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP711|Convoy (7-Eleven ver.)]] ([[2018]]-[[February 28|02-28]])
File:TF_35th_Golden_Lagoon_Convoy.jpg|[[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Golden Lagoon|Golden Lagoon Convoy]] (2018-[[July 29|07-29]])
File:Masterpiece-MP34S-Shadow-Panther-(Beast-Wars).jpg|MP-34S [[Shadow Panther#Masterpiece|Shadow Panther (Beast Wars)]] (2018-[[August 25|08-25]])
File:TF-MP-17+-Prowl-Anime-Color.jpg|MP-17+ [[Prowl (G1)/toys#MP17Plus|Prowl]] (2018-[[September 29|09-29]])
File:MP-29+Defense-Officer-Laserwave.jpg|MP-29+ [[Shockwave (G1)/toys#MP29Plus|Defense Officer Laserwave]] (2018-[[November 24|11-24]])
File:Masterpiece-MP-36+Megatron.jpg|MP-36+ [[Megatron (G1)/toys#MP36Plus|Megatron]] (2018-[[December 29|12-29]])
File:Masterpiece-MP-20+Wheeljack.jpg|MP-20+ [[Wheeljack (G1)/toys#MP20Plus|Wheeljack]] ([[2019]]-03)
File:MP-10ASL.jpg|MP-10ASL [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP10ASL|Convoy (atmos safari LEBRON Ver.)]] (2019-[[March 15|03-15]])
File:MP-18-Plus-Silverstreak.jpg|MP-18+ [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#MP18Plus|Streak]] (2019-[[July 27|07-27]])
File:TF-Masterpiece-MP-19+-Smokescreen-Anime-Color.jpg|MP-19+ [[Smokescreen (G1)/toys#MP19Plus|Smokescreen]] ([[2020]]-[[January 27|01-27]])
File:MPBurningConvoy.jpg|MP-38+ [[Optimus Primal (BW)/toys#MP38Plus|Burning Convoy]] (2020-[[March 25|03-25]])
File:Soon-silhouette.jpg|MP-10DC [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP10DC|Convoy (atmos safari DUCKCAMO Ver.)]] (2020-[[March 26|03-26]])
File:TF-Masterpiece-MP-39+-Spin-Out.jpg|MP-39+ [[Spin-Out (G1)#Masterpiece|Spinout]] (2020-[[November 28|11-24]])
File:TF-Masterpiece-MP-52-Thundercracker.jpg|MP-52+ [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#MP52|Thundercracker]] ([[2021]]-09-??)
File:TF-Masterpiece-MP-52-Skywarp.jpg|MP-52+ [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#MP52|Skywarp]] (????-??-??)




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====''Masterpiece Movie Series''====
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File:Masterpiece_Movie_Starscream.jpg|MPM-1 [[Starscream (Movie)/toys#Masterpiece|Starscream]] (2010-[[October 30|10-30]])
File:Masterpiece Movie Bumblebee.jpg|MPM-2 [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#Masterpiece|Bumblebee]] (2010-[[December 25|12-25]])
File:TF-TLK-Movie-Masterpiece-Bumblebee.jpg|MPM-3 [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#MPM3|Bumblebee]] (2017-[[July 29|07-29]])
File:TF-Masterpiece-Takara-MPM-4-Optimus-Prime.jpg|MPM-4 [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Masterpiece|Optimus Prime]] (2017-[[September 30|09-30]])
File:TF-Masterpiece-MPM-5-Barricade-(Hasbro).jpg|MPM-5 [[Barricade (Movie)/toys#Masterpiece|Barricade]] (2018-[[April 21|04-21]])
File:Masterpiece-MPM7-Bumblebee.jpg|MPM-7 [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#MPM7|Bumblebee]] (2018-[[October 27|10-27]])
File:MPM6-Ironhide.jpg|MPM-6 [[Ironhide (Movie)/toys#Masterpiece|Ironhide]] (2018-[[December 15|12-15]])
File:Masterpiece-MPM8-Megatron.jpg|MPM-8 [[Megatron (Movie)/toys#Masterpiece|Megatron]] (2019-[[August 31|08-31]])
File:TF-Masterpiece-MPM-9-Autobot-Jazz.jpg|MPM-9 [[Jazz (Movie)#Masterpiece|Autobot Jazz]] (2019-[[November 2|11-02]])
File:TF-Masterpiece-MPM-10-Starscream.jpg|MPM-10 [[Starscream (Movie)/toys#MPM10|Starscream]] (2020-[[October 31|10-31]])
File:MPM-11-Ratchet.jpg|MPM-11 [[Ratchet (Movie)/toys#Masterpiece|Ratchet]] (2020-[[December 26|12-26]])
File:Soon-silhouette.jpg|MPM-12 [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#MasterpieceMPM12|Optimus Prime]] ([[2021]]-[[August|08-??]])

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===Hasbro===
<gallery>
File:TF-MP-20th-Anniversary-Optimus-Prime.jpg|20th Anniversary [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Optimus Prime]] (2003/2004)
File:DVD 20thPrime.jpg|20th Anniversary DVD Edition [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#20thDVD|Optimus Prime]] ([[Transformers: Classics|''Classics'']], 2006)
File:Hasbro Masterpiece Starscream toy.jpg|Masterpiece [[Starscream (G1)/toys#MasterpieceUS|Starscream]] (''Classics'', 2007)
File:Universe2008-toy MasterpieceSkywarp.jpg|Masterpiece [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#Universe (2008)|Skywarp]] ([[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|''Universe'']], 2009)
File:MPGrimlock Hasbro.jpg|Masterpiece [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#MPHasbro|Grimlock]] ([[Transformers (2010 toyline)|''Transformers'']], 2010)
File:TF2010toy masterpiece rodimus.jpg|Masterpiece [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#Transformers (2010)|Rodimus Prime]] (''Transformers'', 2011)
File:Transformers2010toy-HasbroMP10OptimusPrime.jpg|Masterpiece [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#mp10hasbro|Optimus Prime]] (''Transformers'', 2012)
File:TRU Masterpiece Thundercracker.jpg|Masterpiece [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Transformers (2010)|Thundercracker]] (''Transformers'', 2012)
File:TRU Masterpiece Acid Storm.jpg|MP-01 [[Acid Storm (G1)#Masterpiece|Acid Storm]] (2013)
File:TRU Masterpiece Soundwave with Cassettes.jpg|MP-02 [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#HasbroMasterpiece|Soundwave]] (2013)
File:PlatinumEditiontoy-Year of the horse Optimus Prime.jpg|Year of the Horse [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#YearOfTheHorseOP|Optimus Prime]] (''[[Transformers: Platinum Edition|Platinum Edition]]'', 2014)
File:Masterpiece-grimlock-hasbro-2014.jpg |MP-03 [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#2014MP|Grimlock]] (2014)
File:Hasbro MP Prowl.jpg|MP-04 [[Prowl (G1)/toys#HasbroMP|Prowl]] (2014)
File:Masterpiece-sunstorm-hasbro-2014.jpg|MP-05 [[Sunstorm (G1)#HasbroMP|Sunstorm]] (2014)
File:MP-YOTGSoundwave.jpg|Year Of The Goat [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#SoundwaveMasterpieceYOTG|Soundwave]] (''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'', 2015)
File:Hasbro MP Bluestreak.jpg|MP-06 [[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Bluestreak]] (''Generations'', 2015)
File:Hasbro MP Starscream.jpg|MP-07 [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Masterpiece 2|Starscream]] (''Generations'', 2015)
File:Hasbro MP Bumblebee.jpg|MP-08 [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#HasbroMP|Bumblebee]] & [[Exosuit]] [[Spike Witwicky (G1)#HasbroMP|Spike Witwicky]] (''Generations'', 2016)
File:TF-Masterpiece-SG-Optimus-Prime.jpg| [[Optimus Prime (SG)#Generations|Shattered Glass Optimus Prime]] (''Generations'', 2016)
File:Hasbro-Generations-MP10.jpg|MP-10 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Optimus Prime]] (''Generations'', 2017)
File:TF-TLK-Movie-Masterpiece-Bumblebee.jpg|MPM-3 [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#MPM3|Bumblebee]] (2017)
File:MPM4Optimus.jpg|MPM-4 [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Masterpiece|Optimus Prime]] (2017)
File:TF-Masterpiece-MPM-5-Barricade-(Hasbro).jpg|MPM-5 [[Barricade (Movie)/toys#Masterpiece|Barricade]] (2018)
File:MPM6-Ironhide.jpg|MPM-6 [[Ironhide (Movie)/toys#Masterpiece|Ironhide]] (2018)
File:Masterpiece-MPM7-Bumblebee.jpg|MPM-7 [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#MPM7|Bumblebee]] (2018)
File:Masterpiece-MPM8-Megatron.jpg|MPM-8 [[Megatron (Movie)/toys#Masterpiece|Megatron]] (2019)
File:TF-Masterpiece-MPM-9-Autobot-Jazz.jpg|MPM-9 [[Jazz (Movie)#Masterpiece|Autobot Jazz]] (2019)
File:Collaborative-MP10G-Ghostbusters-OptimusPrime.jpg|MP-10G [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#CollabGB|Optimus Prime Ecto-35 Edition]] (''[[Transformers Collaborative|Collaborative]]'', 2019)
File:TF-Masterpiece-MPM-10-Starscream.jpg|MPM-10 [[Starscream (Movie)/toys#Masterpiece|Starscream]] (2020-09)
File:MPM-11-Ratchet.jpg|MPM-11 [[Ratchet (Movie)/toys#Masterpiece|Ratchet]] (2020-09)
File:Soon-silhouette.jpg|MPM-12 [[Optimus_Prime_(Movie)/toys#Masterpiece_Movie_Series|Optimus Prime]] (2021-08)

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==Design==
The ''Masterpiece'' line has had a number of designers.

Since MP-25, each ''Masterpiece'' figure has been designed as a team effort, led by [[Hironori Kobayashi]], and any names given are within the scope of the larger team.

===Standard Takara Versions===
{|
|''Mold''||''Designer''||''Notes''
|-
|MP-1, MP-2
|Hironori Kobayashi
|-
|MP-3, MP-6, MP-7
|Hironori Kobayashi (initial design) & [[Shōji Kawamori]] (final version)
|-
|MP-4 trailer
|[[Hisashi Yuki]]
|Designed in ''one night''!<ref name="mp4trailer">[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/transformers-masterpiece-47/takaratomy-staff-interview-hisashi-yuki-on-masterpiece-180888/ TakaraTomy Staff Interview - Hisashi Yuki on Masterpiece]: Even more horrifying was the plan of reissuing MP-1 to go with Megatron - simply reissuing him wasn't considered to be appealing enough and it was decided to give him a trailer...I was told to come up with a proto (of the trailer) by the end of May, and I designed it in one night. [...] I couldn't shirk my task as the release date had already been set by backward calculation. I really did the best I could though there just wasn't enough time.</ref>
|-
|MP-5
|Hisashi Yuki
|Designed in twelve days<ref name="mpmegsdev">[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/transformers-masterpiece-47/takaratomy-staff-interview-hisashi-yuki-on-masterpiece-180888/ TakaraTomy Staff Interview - Hisashi Yuki on Masterpiece]: - I hear the first Masterpiece figure you created was MP-5 Megatron and you hold the fastest development record with it.
[Yuki]: That is right. (*laughs) I was not assigned to be in charge of it initially, but due to the circumstance within the company I was unexpectedly handed down the project. The schedule came with it and I was stunned when I realised that I was only given 12 days, about 2 weeks...To make it worse, at the time of my receiving the task, even the product size wasn't decided. (*tears)</ref>
|-
|MP-8, MP-9
|Hironori Kobayashi
|-
|MP-10
|[[Shogo Hasui]]<ref name="mp10dev">[http://news.tfw2005.com/2014/08/03/takaratomy-staff-interview-shogo-hasui-on-masterpiece-180877/ TakaraTomy Staff Interview – Shogo Hasui on Masterpiece]: - Tell us about the time when you began working on the MP series. [Shogo]: MP-10 Convoy was the first Masterpiece I was involved in developing.
When the project was conceived I was mainly working on the products for the overseas Hasbro market, but was given a chance to develop a Masterpiece for the domestic market irregularly.</ref>
|
|-
|MP-11
|Hironori Kobayashi & Shogo Hasui
|-
|MP-12 to MP-21, MP-23
|Shogo Hasui
|-
|MP-22
|Shogo Hasui (initial design) & Hironori Kobayashi (final version)
|Kobayashi took over the design to enable the carrier to carry four car MPs<ref name="mpmagnusdev">[http://news.tfw2005.com/2014/08/03/takaratomy-staff-interview-shogo-hasui-on-masterpiece-180877 TakaraTomy Staff Interview – Shogo Hasui on Masterpiece]: - [Shogo] Ultra Magnus, who was selected to be MP-22, was a character I was dreaming of making into a product since the time of MP-10 development. I was happy to be finally able to work on him. As there had already been several real car MP figures and Ultra Magnus is a car carrier that can carry them, I considered Magnus as a certain milestone in the new MP series. I wanted the car carrier to have a capacity of at least 4 real car MPs while in robot mode his height needed to be as close as seen in the cartoon. The transformation process was expected to require lots of folding of the parts to achieve it, and solving that problem became a very important task. Upon agreeing on that point, Kobayashi took over to work on the transformation mechanism and (Ultra Magnus is) finished as he is now.</ref>
|-
|MP-24
|Hisashi Yuki
|Hisashi took on MP-24 in order for the other ''Masterpiece'' figures to be released on schedule<ref name="mpstarsaberdev">[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/transformers-masterpiece-47/takaratomy-staff-interview-hisashi-yuki-on-masterpiece-180888/ TakaraTomy Staff Interview - Hisashi Yuki on Masterpiece]: - So the idea was to ask the fans directly what they want first, then realise it as a product. [Yuki]: Yes. It turned out Star Saber was the winner. Hasui, the main series designer, was going to be in charge of the 30th anniversary MP originally. But he was fully occupied with Bumble and Wheeljack, and since Star Saber was a character I was attached to personally, I stood for the job eagerly.</ref>
|-
|MP-25, MP-26
|Hironori Kobayashi (unconfirmed)<ref name="mptracksdev">[http://news.tfw2005.com/2015/07/12/sdcc-2015-the-shogo-hasui-report-296954/ SDCC 2015: The Shogo Hasui Report]: - I did ask about Tracks and he said he did not design him but he did say (I BELIEVE Kobayashi…again hard to understand) and slowly said Lead Designer. He also said that the same designer did Ironhide and he began to say another name (Ratchet) but stopped himself.</ref>
|
|-
|MP-27, MP-30
|Hironori Kobayashi
|As stated in the ''[[Transformers Generations 2015]]'' book
|-
|MP-28
|Vehicle styling by [[Yūya Ōnishi]], main developer [[Tomoya Miyake]], edits by Hironori Kobayashi
|As stated in the ''Transformers Generations 2015'' book
|-
|MP-29
|Hironori Kobayashi
|As stated in the ''Transformers Generations 2015'' book
|-
|MP-36
|Embellishments and refinements by [[Yuki Ohshima]]
|<ref>[http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/threads/generations-2017-book-mp-36-megatron-article-translated.1096818 Generations 2017 MP-36 translated article]</ref>
|}

===Live-action movie series===
{|
|''Mold''||''Designer''
|-
|MPM-1||Shogo Hasui
|-
|MPM-2||Shogo Hasui
|}

==Awards==
The ''Masterpiece'' line won the [http://www.takaratomy.co.jp/product_release/pdf/p161028.pdf 2016 Long Life Design award] (PDF link) presented by the [https://www.g-mark.org/about/ Good Design Awards].

==References==
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==External links==
* [http://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/products/tf_mp Takara Tomy Japan Website]
* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/transformersmasterpiece/ Transformers Masterpiece Facebook Group]
* [https://www.actionfigure411.com/transformers/ Transformers Masterpiece Visual and Price Guides]

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