The Transformers: Masterpiece: Difference between revisions
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Image:20thAnniversary_OptimusPrimesm.jpg|MP-1 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#20th Anniversary/Masterpiece|Convoy]]<ref>The toy is released as [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#20th Anniversary/Masterpiece|20th Anniversary Optimus Prime]] outside Japanese market.</ref><br>(2003) | Image:20thAnniversary_OptimusPrimesm.jpg|MP-1 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#20th Anniversary/Masterpiece|Convoy]]<ref>The toy is released as [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#20th Anniversary/Masterpiece|20th Anniversary Optimus Prime]] outside Japanese market.</ref><br>(2003) | ||
Image:Masterpiece_UltraMagnus_toy.jpg|MP-2 [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Ultra Magnus]]<br>(2005) | Image:Masterpiece_UltraMagnus_toy.jpg|MP-2 [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Ultra Magnus]]<br>(2005) | ||
Image:MasterpieceStarscream_toy.jpg|MP-3 [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Starscream]]<ref>Additionally, TakaraTomy has released their own version of Hasbro's ''Generation 1'' colored [[:Image:Hasbro Masterpiece Starscream toy.jpg|''Masterpiece'' Starscream]] with reduced weathering details and an additional faction symbol.</ref><br>(2006) | Image:MasterpieceStarscream_toy.jpg|MP-3 [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Starscream]]<ref>Additionally, TakaraTomy has released their own version of Hasbro's ''Generation 1'' colored [[:Image:Hasbro Masterpiece Starscream toy.jpg|''Masterpiece'' Starscream]] with reduced weathering details and an additional faction symbol.</ref><br>(2006) | ||
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Image:Gold masterpiece prime.jpg|MP-1 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#20th Anniversary/Masterpiece|Convoy]]<br>([[Lucky Draw figure]], 2004) | |||
Image:Masterpiecetoy-GrimlockKing.jpg|MP-8X [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|King Grimlock]]<br>(2009) | Image:Masterpiecetoy-GrimlockKing.jpg|MP-8X [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|King Grimlock]]<br>(2009) | ||
Image:Soon-silhouette.jpg|MP-1B [[Eldedroid|Convoy Black Version]]<br>(2010) | Image:Soon-silhouette.jpg|MP-1B [[Eldedroid|Convoy Black Version]]<br>(2010) | ||
Revision as of 16:35, 7 February 2011
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 MPM-# to represent live-action film series Transformers.
Products
Generation 1
- Standard products
-
MP-2 Ultra Magnus
(2005) -
![MP-3 Starscream[2] (2006)](/images2/c/c4/MasterpieceStarscream_toy.jpg)
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MP-4 Convoy Perfect Edition
(2006) -
MP-5 Megatron
(2007) -
![MP-6 Skywarp[3] (2007)](/images2/4/4a/MP-6_Skywarp.jpg)
-
MP-7 Thundercracker
(2008) -
![MP-8 Grimlock[4] (2009)](/images2/8/81/Grimlock_Masterpiece.jpg)
-
MP-9 Rodimus Convoy
(2011)
![MP-3 Starscream[2] (2006)](/index.php/File:MasterpieceStarscream_toy.jpg)
![MP-6 Skywarp[3] (2007)](/index.php/File:MP-6_Skywarp.jpg)
![MP-8 Grimlock[4] (2009)](/index.php/File:Grimlock_Masterpiece.jpg)
- 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
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MPM-1 Starscream
(2010) -
MPM-2 Bumblebee
(2010)
References
- ↑ The toy is released as 20th Anniversary Optimus Prime outside Japanese market.
- ↑ Additionally, TakaraTomy has released their own version of Hasbro's Generation 1 colored Masterpiece Starscream with reduced weathering details and an additional faction symbol.
- ↑ Additionally, Hasbro has released their own version of Generation 1 colored Masterpiece Skywarp as a Walmart exclusive.
- ↑ Additionally, Hasbro has released their own version of Masterpiece Grimlock using King Grimlock's accessories.
![MP-1 Convoy[1] (2003)](/index.php?title=Special:Upload&wpDestFile=20thAnniversary_OptimusPrimesm.jpg){kind=link}
