The Transformers: Masterpiece

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 more frequently with a handful being released yearly.

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-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-11 Starscream Coronation Version
  (2012)
• 
  MP-12 Lambor
  (2012)
• 
  MP-13 Soundwave with Laserbeak
  (2012)
• 
  MP-14 Alert
  (2012)
• 
  MP-15 Rumble & Ravage
  (2013)
• 
  MP-16 Frenzy & Buzzsaw
  (2013)
• 
  MP-17 Prowl
  (2013)
• 
  MP-18 Smokescreen
  (2013)

Special editions

• 
  MP-1 Convoy
  (Lucky Draw figure, 2004)
• 
  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
  (2012)
• 
  MP-10B Optimus Prime Black Version
  (2013)

Live-action movie series

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

Hasbro versions

• 20th Anniversary Optimus Prime (2003/2004)
  20th Anniversary Optimus Prime
  (2003/2004)
• 
  20th Anniversary DVD Edition Optimus Prime
  (Classics, 2006)
• 
  Masterpiece Starscream
  (Classics, 2007)
• 
  Masterpiece Skywarp
  (Universe, 2009)
• 
  Masterpiece Grimlock
  (Transformers, 2010)
• 
  Masterpiece Rodimus Prime
  (Transformers, 2011)
• 
  Masterpiece Optimus Prime
  (Transformers, 2012)
• 
  Masterpiece Thundercracker
  (Transformers, 2012)