Transformers: Masterpiece Movie Series
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
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2017
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2018 | 2019
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2020
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2021
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2022
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2023
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2024
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Masterpiece Movie Series Next
2026
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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 | Notes |
| MPM-1 | Shogo Hasui | As stated in The Transformers: Masterpiece Official Guide[2] |
| MPM-2 | Shogo Hasui | As stated in The Transformers: Masterpiece Official Guide[2] |
| MPM-3 | Yūya Ōnishi | As stated in an interview for Chevrolet Japan News Letter[3] |
| MPM-5 | Takashi Kunihiro | As stated in an interview for Kakaku.com Magazine[4] |
| MPM-7 | Ryan Glantz (instructions) | As stated on Glantz's portfolio page[5] |
| MPM-8 | Takashi Kunihiro | Implied via autographed posters[6] |
| MPM-9 | Hisao Nishimoto | Implied via autographed posters[6] |
| MPM-12 | Takashi Kunihiro | As stated in the Transformers Generations 2021 book[7] |
| MPM-13 | Sam Smith (Hasbro), Tomoki Tatsumi (TakaraTomy) | As stated on Sam Smith's Instagram[8] |
| MPM-14 | Sam Smith (Hasbro), Tomoki Tatsumi (TakaraTomy) | As stated on Sam Smith's Instagram[9] |
| MPM-15 | Sam Smith (Hasbro), Shuhei Umezu (TakaraTomy) | As stated on Sam Smith's Instagram[10] |
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 MPMN-01 Sideswipe interview with Planning and Marketing Manager Takahiko Shirai, Hobby Watch, 2026/02/02. Translated provided on TFW2005
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Interview with designer Shogo Hasui, The Transformers: Masterpiece Official Guide. Translated interview on TFW2005.com
- ↑ Interview with designer Yūya Ōnishi, Chevrolet Japan News Letter, 2017/06/22 (archive link)
- ↑ Part 3 of an interview with designer Takashi Kunihiro, Kakaku.com Magazine, 2018/08/17. English summary on TFW2005.com
- ↑ Ryan Glantz Portfolio - Instruction Sets
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 "来場者にはサイン入りのポスターが配布された模様。描かれたサインを素直に受け取るのであれば、「MPM-8 メガトロン」担当は國弘高史氏、「MPM- 9 オートボットジャズ」担当は西本氏となるようです。"—Chohenken.com, "日報：マスターピースムービーシリーズ「MPM-8 メガトロン」＆「MPM-9 オートボットジャズ」発表 ほか", 2019/01/27
- ↑ TakaraTomy designer interview in Transformers Generations 2021, Translated interview on TFW2005.com
- ↑ Design notes on Masterpiece Movie Series Blackout and Scorponok from Hasbro designer Sam Smith on Instagram
- ↑ Design notes on Masterpiece Movie Series Bonecrusher from Hasbro designer Sam Smith on Instagram
- ↑ Design notes on Masterpiece Movie Series Brawl from Hasbro designer Sam Smith on Instagram
