Masterpiece MP-24 Star Saber March 2015 Release!

10.06.2014 – Transformers G1 cartoon lasted until 1987 with Headmasters, and the rest of the toyline for Micromasters did not receive any animation. But Marvel who originally published the comic books until 1991 with an open ended that was revived in 2012. Of course IDW Publishing made it possible to wrap up the comic book earlier this year. The cartoon ended without any new Transformers but in Japan it kept chugging with Masterforce (Japanese Powermasters) and Victory that introduced Star Saber!

Year of the Horse 2014: MP-10PE Optimus Prime!

Presenting the Year of the Horse Optimus Prime AKA The Platinum edition Optimus Prime.

Gong Xi Fa Cai!!!! It's the Year of the Horse!

Alright, yes he is a recolored MP-10 with most of his silver trimming replaced with Gold to celebrate the Chinese New Year. Let's get that Elephant out of the way.

No I don't have an MP-10. I was kinda down-and-out when it was released. I really wanted one. When I finally recovered the MP-10s were gone from the market and quite frankly I don't think it's worth what people ask for it today.

So I was very happy when news of the Year of the Horse Optimus Prime started filtering through the internet. It was like that second chance that you only dream of.

TRU Philippines Announced Exclusive MP Optimus Prime!

08.24.2012 – Months ago there was an announcement that the Masterpiece MP-10 Convoy will reach the North American market and would also be available in selected regions in Europe and Asia. Yesterday the Toys R’ Us Philippines Facebook Fan Page has revealed that they will carry the US released edition of the MP-10 that everyone has been anticipating. The revelation comes with another sudden announcement that it will be “Limited Edition” and this will be only available at the Trinoma Mall branch of TRU. Now everyone in the robot collecting forums or group has been discussing what if this is only priced to this amount?

MP-12 Lambor (Sideswipe) is the next MasterPiece!

06.06.2012 – The next Masterpiece figure from Takara Tomy is Sideswipe or known in his Japanese name as “Lambor” who transforms into the Lamborghini "New Countach LP500S" and the rights are owned by parent company Volkswagen Group. Recently news has been going through the revelation courtesy of CyberGundam’s blog post that Takara Tomy has got the rights to produce the "New Countach LP500S" alternate mode of Sideswipe. The Volkswagen Group known for strict use of their brand against with war related toys has finally allowed the use of the Lamborghini logo.

First Look: MP-10 Convoy 2.0!

05.11.2011 - It begins with a Prime and it will never end... With a Prime. In late 2003 Takara had made a breakthrough with their Masterpiece series starting with MP-01 Convoy. It was joy for many fans that the design was updated for the high end Transfan in all of us. In 2011 Takara Tomy has done it once again. Just like the iconic Volkswagen Beetle, Optimus Prime or Convoy (Known in Japan) gets the 21st Century update with its latest version to date. The first MP-01 started the year of 2004 to celebrate Transformers 20th Anniversary.

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Hironori Kobayashi Talks About MP Rodimus!

12.27.2010 - Transformers Masterpiece toy designer Hironori Kobayashi talks about his insights and in designing Masterpiece Rodimus Convoy. Special thanks to TFW2005 where the translated interview can be found. Better known for designing Speed Breaker from "Car Robot" (Side Burn from Robots in Disguise) as well as the man behind the Alternity and Master Piece toyline.

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Amazon Japan's Masterpiece MP-1L Convoy Final Edition!

11.12.2010 - The first Master Piece Convoy came out in the fall of 2003 designated as MP-01 by then Takara before merging with Tomy in 2005. For seven years we have seen numerous interation of this well known action figure. Most notably in 2006 when it released the MP-04 that included a Roller-less trailer.

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