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 and Toys R Us-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
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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-12 Lambor
(2012) -
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MP-14 Alert
(2012) -
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MP-17 Prowl
(2013) -
MP-18 Smokescreen
(2013) -
MP-19 Bluestreak
(2013)
Special editions
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MP-1B Convoy Black Version
(2010) -
MP-1L Convoy Last Production
(2011) -
MP-3G Starscream Ghost Version
(2010) -
MP-4S Convoy Sleep Mode
(2010) -
MP-8X King Grimlock
(2009) -
MP-09B Black Rodimus Convoy
(2011) -
MP-10B Optimus Prime Black Version
(2013) -
MP-11S Sunstorm
(2012) -
MP-12T Tigertrack
(2013)
Live-action movie series
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MPM-1 Starscream
(2010) -
MPM-2 Bumblebee
(2010)
Hasbro versions
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20th Anniversary Optimus Prime
(2003/2004) -
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Masterpiece Starscream
(Classics, 2007) -
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Masterpiece Rodimus Prime
(Transformers, 2011) -
Masterpiece Optimus Prime
(Transformers, 2012) -
Masterpiece Thundercracker
(Transformers, 2012)
