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Image:Masterpiece_ghost_starscream.jpg|MP-3G [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Starscream Ghost Version]]<br>(2010) | Image:Masterpiece_ghost_starscream.jpg|MP-3G [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Starscream Ghost Version]]<br>(2010) | ||
Image:MP4Sconvoysleepmode.jpg|MP-4S [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#20th Anniversary/Masterpiece|Convoy Sleep Mode]]<br>(2010) | Image:MP4Sconvoysleepmode.jpg|MP-4S [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#20th Anniversary/Masterpiece|Convoy Sleep Mode]]<br>(2010) | ||
Image: | Image:MPtoy_last_shot_convoy.jpg|MP-1L [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#20th Anniversary/Masterpiece|Convoy Last Production]]<br>(2011) | ||
Image:Soon-silhouette.jpg|MP-09B [[Dark Hot Rod|Black Rodimus Convoy]]<br>(2011) | Image:Soon-silhouette.jpg|MP-09B [[Dark Hot Rod|Black Rodimus Convoy]]<br>(2011) | ||
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Revision as of 11:46, 26 July 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)
-
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)[5]](/images2/f/f4/Masterpiecetoy-RodimusConvoy.jpg)
-
MP-10 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)
![MP-9 Rodimus Convoy (2011)[5]](/index.php/File:Masterpiecetoy-RodimusConvoy.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) -
MP-1L Convoy Last Production
(2011) -
MP-09B Black Rodimus Convoy
(2011)
Live-action movie series
-
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.
- ↑ Hasbro's version of Rodimus is a Toys"R"Us exclusive. It has a different color layout, lacks the trailer and comes with Targetmaster Offshoot.
![MP-1 Convoy[1] (2003)](/index.php?title=Special:Upload&wpDestFile=20thAnniversary_OptimusPrimesm.jpg){kind=link}
