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Image:MP-13 Lambor full color.jpg|MP-12 [[Sideswipe (G1)|Lambor]]<br>(2012) | Image:MP-13 Lambor full color.jpg|MP-12 [[Sideswipe (G1)|Lambor]]<br>(2012) | ||
Image:Soon-silhouette.jpg|MP-13 [[Soundwave (G1)/toys|Soundwave]]<br>(2012) | Image:Soon-silhouette.jpg|MP-13 [[Soundwave (G1)/toys|Soundwave]]<br>(2012) | ||
Image:Soon-silhouette.jpg|MP-14 [[Red Alert]]<br> | Image:Soon-silhouette.jpg|MP-14 [[Red Alert]]<br>(2013?) | ||
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Revision as of 15:42, 11 August 2012
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 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 MPM-# to represent live-action film series Transformers.
Products
Generation 1
Standard products
-
MP-1 Convoy
(2003) -
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) -
MP-10 Convoy
(2011) -
MP-11 Starscream Coronation Version
(2012) -
MP-12 Lambor
(2012) -
MP-13 Soundwave
(2012) -
MP-14 Red Alert
(2013?)
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) -
MP-1L Convoy Last Production
(2011) -
MP-09B Black Rodimus Convoy
(2011) -
MP-11S Sunstorm
Live-action movie series
-
MPM-1 Starscream
(2010) -
MPM-2 Bumblebee
(2010)
Hasbro versions
Image:20thAnniversary OptimusPrimesm.jpg|20th Anniversary Optimus Prime
(2003/2004)
Image:DVD 20thPrime.jpg|20th Anniversary DVD Edition Optimus Prime
(2006)
Image:Hasbro Masterpiece Starscream toy.jpg|Masterpiece Starscream
(2007)
Image:Universe2008-toy MasterpieceSkywarp.jpg|Masterpiece Skywarp
(2009)
Image:MPGrimlock Hasbro.jpg|Masterpiece Grimlock
(2010)
Image:TF2010toy masterpiece rodimus.jpg|Masterpiece Rodimus Prime
(2011)
Image:Soon-silhouette.jpg|Masterpiece Optimus Prime
(2012)
Image:Soon-silhouette.jpg|Masterpiece Thundercracker
(2012)
