Transformers: Masterpiece Movie Series

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Transformers: Masterpiece Movie Series (トランスフォーマー マスターピースムービーシリーズ Toransufōmā Masutāpīsu Mūbī Shirīzu) is a spinoff line of The Transformers: Masterpiece focusing on the live-action film series, with toys designated MPM-##. This line originally consisted of detailed redecoes of Leader-sized toys from the 2010 Transformers toyline for TakaraTomy's market, and was canceled after only two releases. It was later revived in 2017 for the 10th Anniversary of the first movie, this time featuring all-new molds. The revived line was released in conjunction with Hasbro, with the toys co-branded "Hasbro" and "TakaraTomy" on their packaging.

Following the (near) completion of the first film's cast in 2024 with the release of Brawl, there was consideration of ending the line. TakaraTomy would take over the line without Hasbro, relaunching the line at the end of 2025 as Masterpiece Movie Series Next, designated with MPMN-##.[1]

Toys

Masterpiece Movie Series

2010 2017 2018 2019
MPM-2 Bumblebee
MPM-12N Nemesis Prime
2020 2021 2022 2023
2024

Masterpiece Movie Series Next

2026
MPMN-02 Sideswipe G1 Red


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This item is currently scheduled for release, but is not yet available at mass retail.

Both Sideswipes

Design

TakaraTomy Planning and Marketing Manager Takahiko Shirai was involved in the creation of Masterpiece Movie Series.[1] Below are known toy designers who have worked on the line.

Mold Designer
MPM-1 Shogo Hasui
MPM-2 Shogo Hasui
MPM-3 Yūya Ōnishi[2]
MPM-5 Takashi Kunihiro
MPM-7 Ryan Glantz (instructions)[3]
MPM-9 Hisao Nishimoto
MPM-12 Takashi Kunihiro
MPM-13 Sam Smith (Hasbro), Tomoki Tatsumi (TakaraTomy)[4]
MPM-14 Sam Smith (Hasbro), Tomoki Tatsumi (TakaraTomy)[5]
MPM-15 Sam Smith (Hasbro), Shuhei Umezu (TakaraTomy)[6]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 MPMN-01 Sideswipe interview with Planning and Marketing Manager Takahiko Shirai, Hobby Watch, 2026/02/02. Translated provided on TFW2005
  2. Interview with designer Yuya Onishi, Chevrolet Japan News Letter, 2017/06/22 (archive link)
  3. Ryan Glantz Portfolio - Instruction Sets
  4. Design notes on Masterpiece Movie Series Blackout and Scorponok from Hasbro designer Sam Smith on Instagram
  5. Design notes on Masterpiece Movie Series Bonecrusher from Hasbro designer Sam Smith on Instagram
  6. Design notes on Masterpiece Movie Series Brawl from Hasbro designer Sam Smith on Instagram