The Transformers: Masterpiece

The Masterpiece toyline is a series of collector-focused toys that are mostly based upon classic Generation 1 toys, but manufactured with today's advanced engineering techniques. Masterpiece Transformers tend to be very expensive, with an average price of 10,000 yen (approx. $118.30), and with Grimlock's cost purportedly rising to 13,000 (approx. $153.79). Currently, the Masterpieces appear to be on a bi-yearly rotation with a new one being released in the spring or the fall.

Though the Masterpiece line is largely developed by Takara/TakaraTomy with the Japanese market in mind, several releases have been made available in Australia as Target-exclusives, distributed by Hasbro Australia.

Several sub-lines have emerged, one designated as MP-B## based upon the Brave franchise, and another with the designation MP-M## to represent live-action film series Transformers.

Products

Generation 1

Standard products

• MP-1 Convoy[1] (2003)
  MP-1 Convoy
  (2003)
• 
  MP-1 Convoy
  (Lucky Draw figure, 2004)
• 
  MP-2 Ultra Magnus
  (2005)
• 
  MP-3 Starscream
  (2006)
• 
  MP-4 Convoy Perfect Edition
  (2006)
• 
  MP-5 Megatron
  (2007)
• 
  MP-6 Skywarp
  (2007)
• 
  MP-7 Thundercracker
  (2008)
• 
  MP-8 Grimlock
  (2009)
• 
  MP-9 Rodimus Convoy
  (2011?)

Special editions

• 
  MP-8X King Grimlock
  (2009)
• 
  MP-1B Convoy Black Version
  (2010)
• 
  MP-3G Starscream Ghost Version
  (2010)
• 
  MP-4S Convoy Sleep Mode
  (2010)

Live-action movie series

• 
  MPM-1 Starscream
  (2010)
• 
  MPM-2 Bumblebee
  (2011?)