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2003

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MP-1 Convoy Optimus Prime The figure created to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the Transformers. Created to be show accurate and articulated as well as including additional detailing. Comes with cardboard trailer, energy axe, Megatron gun & rifle. Has removable matrix which can light up when positioned in the chest & a movable mouth plate. Released 11/12/2003 10,290 Article Gallery

 

YEAR
2004

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Exclusive Figures
MP-1 Convoy Golden Lagoon Version Optimus Prime Gold redeco limited to 20 pieces; to enter you had to cut out 20 points from KT Collection, Worlds Smallest, Superlink, TF History Collection & Micron Booster sets and send in by August 31st to be entered into the draw. N/A    
  20th Anniversary Optimus Prime   e-Hobby Shop exclusive. USA Edition (Hasbros release of MP-1 Convoy), which includes shortened smoke stacks, battle damage & a black rifle. 9,800   Gallery

 

YEAR
2005

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MP-2 Ultra Magnus   White redeco of Convoy MP-1. Comes with cardboard trailer, blue energy axe, Black Megatron gun & rifle. Has removable light up matrix & movable mouth plate. Released in March 2005. Also released in Australia as a Target exclusive in 2005. This was reissued in November 2008 with the new Takara Tomy logo replacing the sole Takara logo on the box. There was a QC issue with the reissue with the headlights in cab mode being installed upside-down. 10,290 Article Gallery

 

YEAR
2006

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MP-4 Convoy complete edition   Re-release of MP-1 Convoy which comes with the trailer which can hold Binaltech figures and can open out into a battle station. Released 28/09/2006. Re-released by Takara on 01/10/2009 for 18,514 Yen. 18,000   Gallery

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MP-3 Starscream   F-15 Fighting Eagle Jet. Comes in a green "realistic" deco rather than the animated colours. Comes with Dr Archeville; clip to hold MP-1 Convoy's "Megatron Gun" accessory and a stand to pose in jet and robot mode. Released 28/09/2006. 9,800 Article Gallery

 

YEAR
2007

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MP-5 Megatron   Walther P-38. Comes with light up fusion cannon; energy mace; Kremzeek as well as laser sword and blaster from the 1986 movie. Very complex transformation. Released 29/03/2007 9,800 Article Gallery
MP-6 Skywarp   Black redeco of Starscream MP-3 in more sturdy plastic. Comes with the same accessories as MP-3. Released 01/09/2007. Later releases featured a misassembly issue with the chest with the "pectorals" being swapped. A second production run was released in October 2008 which features the same misassembly. 9,800   Gallery

 

YEAR
2008

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MP-7 Thundercracker   Blue redeco of Starscream MP-3 in more sturdy plastic. Comes with the same accessories as MP-3. Released 20/11/2008. Some releases feature the same chest misassembly as MP-6 Skywarp. 10,000   Gallery
USA Edition
  Masterpiece Starscream   USA Edition which was a mainstream release in Japan. Comes with less battle damage than the US Walmart Exclusive. Released February 2008. 10,000   Gallery

 

YEAR
2009

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MP-8 Grimlock Masterpiece Grimlock Comes with gun, sword, mind transfer device from G1 episode "Grimlocks New Brain" and a waiter set from the G1 episode "Madmans Paradise". Robot and dinosaur eyes are changeable from red to blue. The right fist lists up red which makes the sword and gun glow. Released 26/03/2009. Rereleased by Hasbro Asia in July 2014 which came with a hollow plastic "collectors coin" inside of which was a plastic crown and a flame accessory which fits to the sword and the flamethrower in the dinosaur mouth. 13,000   Gallery
Exclusive Figures
MP-8x King Grimlock   Toy Hobby Market Exclusive in Japan. Comes with crown, gun & sword and new box in the style of a comic cover. The figure is in a brighter silver deco with blue plastic instead of black. Released 16/12/2009. Rereleased in October 2014 by Hasbro Asia for a second run which came with an additional throne accessory. A collectors coin was produced but did not come with this figure but rather was a Toys R Us exclusive accompanying Hasbro's MP-03 Grimlock in Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, China, the Philippines and Hong Kong. 13,000   Gallery
MP-1B Convoy Black Ver.   e-Hobby exclusive in Japan came with a comic by Hidetsugu Yoshioka. The Hasbro Asia version came with a metal plaque in a velvet case. Black redeco of MP-1 Convoy, the cardboard trailer has a deco similar to Hasbros Generation 2 Optimus Prime. Released first by Hasbro Asia on 21/11/2009. e-Hobby's version was shipped in Japan from January 2010. 10,500 Article Gallery

 

YEAR
2010

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Movie Masterpiece
MPM-2 Bumblebee Battle Ops Bumblebee Movie Bumblebee. Release of Hasbro's Leader Class Battle Ops Bumblebee. Has more detailed deco. Comes in a Masterpiece styled box with a flap, open to reveal a Revenge of the Fallen styled frontage. Released 25/12/2010. 13,440    
Exclusive Figures
MP-4S Convoy sleep mode   Toy Hobby Markey Exclusive in Japan. Redeco of MP-4 Convoy w/ greyscale redeco. Based on Convoy's death bed scene in Transformers the Movie. Comes with Trailer, grey energy axe, green glow matrix, purple Megatron gun & laser rifle. Released as part of the Transformers 2010 celebration in June 2010. Limited to 2010 pieces in Japan and 2010 pieces in Asia. The Japanese bio card has the figures number out of 2010 while the Asian version has "C1" before the number out of 2010 pieces on the bio card. 21,000    

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Movie Masterpiece
MPM-1 Starscream   Movie Starscream. Release of Hasbro's Leader Class Starscream from "Hunt for the Decepticons". Slight redeco, lighter grey without Cybertronian tattoos. Comes in a Masterpiece styled box with a flap, open to reveal 2007 Movie styled frontage. Released 30/10/2010. 9,240    
Exclusive Figures
MP-3G Starscream ghost ver   e-Hobby exclusive in Japan which came with a collectors comic. Transparent version of anime deco Starscream released June 2010. Also released in Australia as a Toys R Us exclusive in 2010. 10,500   Gallery

 

YEAR
2011

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MP-9 Rodimus Convoy   Cybertronian Van. Has detachable trailer which transforms into battle platform. Can also convert to Hot Rodimus with sports car alt mode & has a slightly different robot mode, shorter with unlined face. Released as part of the Transformers 2010 celebration. Released in 29/01/2011, the Hasbro Asia version came with a collectors coin.  The second version (which corrected a few design flaws but added a few more) was released in 24/09/2011. Reissued towards the end of 2018 by Hasbro Asia in China purporting to have fixed many of the issues with this figure, this version also came with a collectors coin without the text inside the card. 17,640   Gallery
MP-1L Convoy (Last Shot)   Redeco of MP-1 Convoy. Has "Last Shot" moulded on his back. Colour based on the animated version with less chrome applications and silver plastic instead of flat grey on the robot waist and upper legs. A collectors coin was released only for its South Korean release. This comes with the Masterpiece Sound Stage with 16 phrases from the original Japanese Convoy Voice Actor, Genda Tessho:-
"I am Convoy, Cybertron commander in chief"
"Freedom is the right of all sentient beings"
"Cybertron Warriors! Transform!"
"Transform!"
Transformation Sound
"That is a good idea to me"
"Whatever the cost of even this body"
"Cybertron Warriors! Attack!"
"One shall stand, one shall fall, Megatron"
"Move, get out of the way!"
"Move, Out of the way Rodimus!"
"Uuwaaaatsu!"
"Megatron must be defeated"
"Peace for this universe, until that day."
"Arise Rodimus Convoy."
"Do not grieve, soon I shall return." (rare speech)
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MP-10 Convoy   New, smaller mould of Convoy with Trailer, Roller, Spike and the Matrix. Comes with blaster and Energy Axe. The Asian version came with a collectors coin. Released 24/09/2011. Rereleased by Hasbro Asia in September 2013 and came with a dynamic figure stand and collectors coin for Convoy. Reissued in Japan and Asia in June 2015 for 22000 Yen. Reissued again in Japan and Asia in April 2017 for 22000 Yen, this version has the Long Life Award logo on the box. 23,100   Gallery
Mailaway Exclusive
MP-9 Rodimus Convoy Masterpiece Sound Stage   Mailaway exclusive. You had to send away 10 robot points from the Transformers 2010 series. Masterpiece Base in the shape of the Matrix. Plays sounds voice clips from the original Rodimus Convoy voice actor, Hiroya Ishimaru:-
"We have to protect the peace of the universe"
"Now, defeat the Destrons"
"Cybertron warriors, transform!"
"Do your part to uphold justice"
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Transform sound 2
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Exclusive Figures
MP-9B Black Rodimus Convoy   e-Hobby Exclusive. Black, purple & teal redeco of MP-09. Comes with an exclusive comic book. This figures knees are prone to snap due to the type of plastic and tight fit around the internal post it slots onto. Released 28/11/2011. 17,640    

 

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2012

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MP-12 Lambor   Lamborghini LP500S licensed. Comes with Shoulder cannon, gun and pile drivers. Amazon.co.jp will also exclusively give jack hammers away with the figure which featured in Dinobot Island. The gun and missile launcher can combine and mount on the roof of the car in vehicle mode. Released 27/10/2012; the Asian release came with a collectors coin. Later releases are packaged in robot mode. Reissued again in Japan in February 2015 for 5800 yen & in Asia on the 15th September; this Asian version came with a different collectors coin on card that resembles Lambors bonnet. Also available in Australia in 2015. (See 2014 for the Transformers Expo version) 6,090 Article Gallery
MP-14 Alert   Redeco and slight remould of MP-12. Lamborghini LP500S licensed. Has short circuit effect clip on for his head. Released 15/12/2012, the Hasbro Asia version came with a collectors coin. Later releases are packaged in robot mode with the light bar not attached. Reissued in Japan in February 2015 for 5800 Yen, the Hasbro Asia version came with a collectors coin. 6,090 Article Gallery

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MP-11 Starscream   Retooled MP-3 with tailfins now moulded on the legs, remoulded head, comes with cape, shoulder pads and crown and new hologram pilot. Cartoon accurate deco. This version is based on the designs for the initial MP-3 version until the design was changed. Released 31/03/2012, the Hasbro Asia version came with a collectors coin. Re-released in China in late 2013 and came with a collectors coin. Reissued in Japan in March 2015 for 13800 Yen, the Asian version came with a collectors coin. Reissued again in April 2017 for 13000 Yen, the Asian version came with a collectors coin. 12,012   Gallery
Exclusive Figures
MP-11S Sunstorm   Amazon.co.jp exclusive. Orange redeco of MP-11 Starscream. Has a chrome pilot and purple crown. Also released as an Asian Market Exclusive which came with a commemorative coin. 13,650 Article Gallery

 

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2013

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MP-17 Prowl   Datsun 280 ZX police car. Orders with Amazon.co.jp come with 1 missile launcher, similar to G1 version which clip to the side of the head or by the rear wheel in vehicle mode. 5,800 Article Gallery
MP-18 Streak   Datsun 280 ZX. Silver version with black bonnet, cartoon accurate. Orders with Amazon.co.jp come with 1 missile launcher, similar to G1 version which clip to the side of the head or by the rear wheel in vehicle mode. 5,800 Article Gallery
MP-19 Smokescreen   Electramotive / Devendorf Datsun 280zx Turbo racer. Redeco & remould of Prowl / Streak. Has a new head sculpt, shoulder launchers and rifle. 5,800 Article Gallery
Exclusive Figures
MP-12T Tigertrack   Tokyo Toy Show exclusive. Yellow redeco of MP-12 Lambor. Comes with Lambor's Amazon exclusive pile drivers which are unchromed. Head remoulded to have Lambor's helmet and Alerts face. Available to be pre-ordered at the Tokyo Toy Show. If more reservation are placed than toys available, it becomes a random lottery. Toys sent out late June with cash on delivery. 6,000 Article Gallery

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MP-13 Soundwave   Comes with Condor (with its own case), a scanner to attach to Soundwave's fist, an Energon cube, a non Transformable Megatron gun (originally from MP-1), a false chest for Soundwave to attach the Energon cube or visual displays which can be clipped from the instructions. Amazon.co.jp will also exclusively give 2 Energon Cubes away with the figure. G1 cassettes will also fit in Soundwave's cassette deck. Released in January 2013, the Asian version came with a silver collectors coin Rereleased in September 2013, the Asian version came with a bronze collectors coin. Reissued in April 2017 for 15800 Yen. Reissued once again in October 2019 for 17064 Yen 16,590   Gallery
MP-13 Condor   Comes with Soundwave. Transforms into Microcassette. Can also fit into G1 Soundwave   Gallery
MP-15 Rumble & Jaguar   Transform into cassettes which can fit into MP-13 Soundwave. Rumble is G1 Toy accurate (red and not blue - note: in the Japanese dub of the original series the names were corrected therefore Rumble was red and Frenzy was blue) and comes with additional pile driver accessories which fit on his arms. Reissued in April 2017 for 4200 Yen 4,410   Gallery
MP-16 Frenzy & Buzzsaw   Transform into cassettes which can fit into MP-13 Soundwave. Buzzsaw is a redeco of Condor which came with MP-13. Frenzy is G1 Toy accurate (blue and not red - note: in the Japanese dub of the original series the names were corrected therefore Rumble was red and Frenzy was blue) and comes with additional pile driver accessories which fit on his arms. Reissued in April 2017 for 4200 Yen 4,410   Gallery
MP-10B Black Convoy   Glossy black redeco of MP-10 Convoy. This release only includes the robot, gun, axe and matrix. Released March 2013, reissued in Asia in October 2013 and came with a collectors coin. Later reissued in Japan in December 2017 selling for 12,800 Yen. It was also released at the same time in Asia and came with the same collectors coin from 2013. 12,800 Article Gallery
Exclusive Figures
MP-11A Acid Storm   Toys R Us exclusive. Direct import of Hasbro's Acid Storm. The only addition to the box was a new name sticker with the numbering MP-11A 13,999    

 

YEAR
2014

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MP-12G Lambor G-2 ver   Black redeco of Lambor with new wheels and weapons based on the comic version of Generation 2 Sideswipe 6,500 Article Gallery
MP-20 Wheeljack   Released September 2019. Lancia Stratos Turbo Group 5. Released September 2015 and reissued in May 2016 for 5200 Yen 6,500 Article Gallery
MP-21 Bumble   Volkswagan Beetle. Comes with Spike in transformable Exo Suit. Has 2 changeable faces, straight face and one with a smile. Orders with Amazon.jp come with an exclusive face based on the G1 toy. 6,000 Article Gallery
MP-22 Ultra Magnus   New mould. Cab is based on MP10 Convoy and is detachable. Does not transform into a smaller robot. Has a matrix chamber for Convoy's Matrix and is able to carry other MP cars in transporter mode. Comes with Spike & Daniel figures. Also released as an Exclusive in Toys R Us in Australia (Japanese Import) February & April 2015, limited to 400 pieces prices at AU$299.99. Reissued in February 2016 for 16000 Yen; reissued again in January 2018 for 19440 yen 19,440 Article Gallery
Exclusive Figures
MP-18S Silverstreak   Tokyo Toy Show exclusive, later made available through Takara Tomy Mall. Light silver redeco of MP-18 Streak without a black roof. Comes with 2 launchers originally exclusive to amazon.co.jp but coloured red 6,500 Article Gallery
MP-12 Lambor   Transformers Expo Exclusive Reissue of MP-12 Lambor. This version has a foil sticker on the box to differentiate it from MP-12. This is without the Autobot logo on the bonnet however it came with a sticker sheet with 2 Autobot logos, similar to the version released with MP-12T Tigertrack though this one has the Lambor name on it. This was later sold at Takara Tomys Booth at Wonder Festival 2018 for 6,480 Yen 6,000    
MP-10A Convoy (Bape ver)   BAPE (Bathing Ape) exclusive. Green redeco of MP-10. Based on the 2011 green BAPE exclusive of G1 Convoy. Comes with gun and energy axe, does not come with the trailer. Released a day after the Japanese premiere of Transformers Lost Age on Saturday 9th August 18,144    
MP-10 Convoy (EVA Mode)   Purple, green & black redeco of MP-10 Convoy. Transformers and Evangelion crossover. Limited to 1000 pieces, sold at the official Evangelion store and TakaraTomy Mall 25,000   Gallery

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MP-13B Soundblaster   Black redeco of MP-13 Soundwave. Comes with translucent red Megatron gun. The Asian version came with a collectors coin. 15,800   Gallery
MP-13B Ratbat   New mould. Comes in a clear case and not a pink case.   Gallery
Exclusive Figures
MP-5G Megatron Gold ver   Asian Exclusive (except Japan). Gold redeco of MP-5 to celebrate 30 years of Transformers. Comes with an additional accessory, a diecast Reflector in camera mode.      

 

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2015

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MP-24 Star Saber   Based on G1 1989 Star Saber. Also comes with the Brain of Courage figure. Made available in Australia. The Asian release came with a collectors coin. Reissued in April 2019 in Asia & came with the collectors coin. 18,000 Article Gallery
MP-25 Tracks   Comes with stand, Raoul figure (from the episode Auto-Bop) and Broadcast (Blaster) in boombox mode. The Asian release came with a collectors coin. 7,500 Article Gallery
MP-26 Road Rage   Red redeco of MP-25 Tracks with new head sculpt. Also available in Australia through Toys R Us. The Asian release came with a collectors coin. 7,500 Article Gallery
MP-21G Bumble G-2 Ver   Gold redeco of MP-21 Bumble based on G2 Bumblebee. Comes with Jetpack accessory instead of an exosuit. Also available in Australia as a Toys R Us exclusive with the packaging and instructions translated into English. The Asian release came with a collectors coin. 5,500 Article Gallery
MP-21R Bumble Red Body   Sold through Cybertron Satellite stores. Red redeco of MP-21. Based on the red Bumblebee which was released alongside the yellow version in 1984. The Asian release came with a collectors coin which has a typo calling it Bumblebee Red Boby. 5,940 Article Gallery
Exclusive Figures
MP-18B Bluestreak   Takara Tomy Mall Exclusive, limited to 2000 pieces. Based on the original 1982 blue version of the Diaclone Fairlady Z 280z Tbar Roof. Provisional mock up figures feature Prowls head sculpt. The Asian release came with a collectors coin. 7,992 Article Gallery
MP-14C Clampdown   Takara Tomy Mall Exclusive. Limited to 2000 pieces domestically in Japan but also available in Asia. Character based on the 2003 e-Hobby exclusive release which in turn was based on the original 1983 Diaclone figure. The Asian release came with a collectors coin. 7,992 Article Gallery
MP-10R Convoy BAPE Red Cameo ver   BAPE Store Exclusive. Red redeco of the 2014 MP-10A Convoy BAPE ver. To purchase you have to buy a lottery ticket in a pop up store in Isetan Shinjuku which go on sale from the 3rd November until they run out. Winners will be drawn at stores in Harajuku, Shibuya & Aoyama at 10:00am on 14th November.  The winners will then be able to purchase the MP-10R. Based on the 2013 G1 reissue BAPE Red Cameo version. 19,224    
N/A Flight Stand   Takara Tomy Mall Exclusive. Flight stand for various Masterpiece Figures 540    

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MP-23 Exhaust   Redeco of MP-20 Wheeljack with new head sculpt. Based on the Diaclone "Marlboro Wheeljack" which did not see a release in the original Transformer line. After issues with cigarette company Philip Morris, Takara Tomy were forced to change the paint applications, but even after doing so they did not want the figure for sale outside of Japan Which forced the price up considerably on the secondary market with no retailers being able to stock it. Reissued in October 2015. A collectors coin was produced for the Asian release however they were never officially released. 6,500 Article Gallery
Exclusive Figures
MP-11SW Skywarp   Chinese Exclusive. Released 5th January 2015. Redeco of MP-11 Starscream and came with a collectors coin. Rereleased by Takara as a Takara Tomy Mall Exclusive in September 2016 for 14,904 Yen; this Japanese release is near identical to the Chinese version but features a few subtle paint differences 14,904 Article Gallery
MP-11T Thundercracker   Takara Tomy Mall Exclusive limited to 2000 pieces in Japan. The Asian release came with a collectors coin. 14,904 Article Gallery

 

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2016

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MP-27 Ironhide   Red Nissan Cherry Vanette. Reissued in Asia and comes with an exclusive diecast metal drill accessory. Reissued by Hasbro Asia December 2018 10,000 Article Gallery
MP-28 Hot Rodimus Hot Rod Scaled to the size of the other Cybertron cars. Comes with x2 guns, fishing rod and a saw. Has a Matrix Chamber to fit MP-10 Convoys Matrix. Released February 2016 8,640 Article Gallery
MP-30 Ratchet   White redeco of MP-27 Ironhide with a new head sculpt. Released April 2016, reissued by Hasbro Asia December 2018 10,000 Article Gallery
MP-31 Delta Magnus   Redeco of MP-22 Ultra Magnus. Based on the Diaclone Powered Convoy / Movie Preview Ultra Magnus. Released August 2016. 18,000 Article Gallery
MP-32 Convoy (Beast Wars)   The Asian release of this figure comes with an exclusive diecast metal mace accessory which came with the original 1996 Ultra Class Optimus Primal. Released October 2016 and reissued by Takara Tomy in February 2019. Reissued by Hasbro Asia in June 2022 and made available through Hasbro Pulse for $139.99 USD. 12,000 Article Gallery
MP-33 Inferno   The Asian release comes with a diecast metal Optimus Prime #1 figure. Released November 2016. 14,000 Article Gallery
Exclusive Figures
MP-14+ Alert Anime Color Edition   Takara Tomy Mall Exclusive. Cartoon redeco of MP14 Alert. Released September 2016, later sold at Takara Tomys Booth at Wonder Festival 2018 for 8,424 Yen 8,424 Article Gallery

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MP-29 Destron Laserwave Shockwave Scaled to the size of Masterpiece Soundwave (similar in size to the original Shockwave), come with detachable hose, gun stand, x4 fists and a gun hand. Also comes with a smaller scaled gun of himself as seen in the G1 cartoon Desertion of the Dinobots. Released March 2016, reissued by Hasbro Asia In November 2016 which comes with additional diecast metal Megatron gun accessory 16,800 Article Gallery
Exclusive Figures
MP-11NR Ramjet   Takara Tomy Mall Exclusive, limited to 2000 pieces in Japan. The release was subject to poor quality control with mis-assembly of the shoulder sections hindering transformation to jet mode, missing pilots and issues with the bomb accessories. Also released in Asia - these versions had corrected shoulders but other quality issues remained. Released March 2016 15,984 Article Gallery
MP-25L Loudpedal   Tokyo Toy Show Exclusive, released June 2016. Later available for purchase on the Takara Tomy Mall site on the 17th June. Black redeco of MP-25 Tracks. The head has been remoulded with a face plate. Raoul is repainted to be based on the G1 episode Broadcast vs Soundwave. Based on the black Finnish Diaclone version. Released June 2016 8,500 Article Gallery
MP-11NT Thrust   Takara Tomy Mall Exclusive, limited to 2000 pieces in Japan. Retool & redeco of MP-11NR Ramjet. Released October 2016. Later sold at Takara Tomys Booth at Wonder Festival 2018 for 15,984 Yen 15,984 Article Gallery

 

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2017

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MP-34 Cheetus (Beast Wars)   Based on Beast Wars Cheetor / Cheetus. The Asian release comes with a diecast metal Optimus Prime #2 figure. Released February 2017 and reissued April 2019. The reissue features the improved shoulder remould from MP-34S Shadow Panther 7,560 Article Gallery
MP-35 Grapple   Retool and redeco of MP-33 Inferno. The Asian version comes with a diecast Ultra Magnus #3 figure. Released February 2017 15,120 Article Gallery
MP-37 Artfire   Repaint of MP-33 Inferno with a new Targetmaster figure Nightstick. Based on 1987 G1 Artfire. Released May 2017 12750 Article Gallery
MP-38 Convoy (Beast Wars) Legendary Leader Ver.   Based on The Beast Wars Second Movie appearance of Convoy, which is similar to the original 1996 toys appearance. Comes with two swords, a double bladed sword, Mutant Mask, Mace & weapon rack. The Transformers Asia release comes with a miniature bunch of bananas. Released June 2017 12,960 Article Gallery
MP-39 Sunstreaker   New mould of the Lamborghini Countach LP500S Super Tuning. Features a transformation which can hide the chromed air intakes turning the vehicle mode into a standard LP500S. Comes with two guns, Chip Chase figure, 2 alternate faces and an alien mask from "Hoist Goes Hollywood". Released December 2017 and reissued in Japan in May 2020 for 13200 Yen 12,000 Article Gallery
MP-12+ Lambor   Anime redeco of MP-12. Uses MP-14 Alerts face. Released November 2017 8,500 Article Gallery
Movie Masterpiece
MPM-3 Bumblebee   Released July 2017. Near identical to Hasbros version. Reissued April 2019 10,000   Gallery
MPM-4 Optimus Prime   Released September 2017. Minor redeco of Hasbros version featuring lighter grey paint. This version holds together better in vehicle mode than Hasbros version. 15,000   Gallery
Exclusive Figures
MP-10K Convoy BAPE Black Cameo ver   BAPE Store Exclusive. Redeco of MP-10. Comes with Matrix, Energy Axe and Blaster. Based on the colour scheme of the 2012 G1 Reissue BAPE Convoy. A drawing to purchase the figure started 09:30am on the 2nd January at 4 stores: Bape Store Harajuku, Shibuya, Bapeclusive Aoyama & Bape Kids Harajuku. Redeco of MP-10. Comes with Matrix, Energy Axe and Blaster. 7,560    
MP-15 / MP-16E Cassettbot vs Cassettron   Takara Tomy Mall Exclusives based on the 2012 Transformers Encore versions. Giftset of Cybertrons Stripes (Jaguar redeco) & Nightstalker (new mould based on G1 Steeljaw) VS Destrons Enemy (Rumble/Frenzy redeco) & Wing Thing (Ratbat redeco). Released December 2017. Later sold at Takara Tomys Booth at Wonder Festival 2018 for 10,800 Yen 10,800 Article (S)

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MP-36 Megatron   Released 1st April 2017, reissued January 2018 for 24840 yen. G1 cartoon accurate version of Masterpiece Megatron. Comes with Silencer and stock, battle damaged chest, 3 alternate faces (anger, smile, battle damaged), key to Vector Sigma, small gun from the 1986 movie, laser dagger from the 1986 movie, mind control helmet and purple mace (including a link chain and a solid chain for posing). The Fusion cannon features sounds and vocals, the red slider allows you to switch between settings. One setting is the transformation sound, the second setting is a blast sound the third setting are 6 vocal recordings from Seizō Katō the original voice actor for Megatron: "Mwa Ha Ha Ha! The Fools!", "Hrr! Crush the Cybertrons!", "Grrah, I will destroy you!", "Will you join me?", "You're a fool!" & "Destron army, Transform!". These voice clips are the same used for the 2005 & 2006 reissue of G1 Galvatron & Galvatron II. 23,000 Article Gallery
Exclusive Figures
MP-11ND Dirge   Takara Tomy Mall Exclusive, limited to 2000 pieces in Japan. Retool & redeco of MP-11NR Ramjet. Released May 2017. Later sold at Takara Tomys Booth at Wonder Festival 2018 for 15,984 Yen 15,984 Article Gallery
MP-15 / MP-16E Cassettbot vs Cassettron   Takara Tomy Mall Exclusives based on the 2012 Transformers Encore versions. Giftset of Cybertrons Stripes (Jaguar redeco) & Nightstalker (new mould based on G1 Steeljaw) VS Destrons Enemy (Rumble/Frenzy redeco) & Wing Thing (Ratbat redeco). Released December 2017. Later sold at Takara Tomys Booth at Wonder Festival 2018 for 10,800 Yen 10,800 Article (E)

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2018

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MP-40 Targetmaster Hot Rodimus   Comes with Targetmaster Firebolt. Minor retool & repaint of MP-28 Hot Rodimus. The colour scheme is based on the animation studio AKOMs version of Hot Rod as seen in episodes such as The Rebirth. Firebolt is a redeco of Hasbros Offshoot which came with their version of Masterpiece Rodimus Prime, however the arms have been incorrectly installed although this does not really affect the figure. Released February 2018 8,640 Article Gallery
MP-41 Dinobot (Beast Wars)   Based on Dinobot from the 1996 Beast Wars CGI Cartoon. Transforms into a velociraptor. The dinosaur head features an eye changing gimmick. Comes with 4 robot faces, eye beam accessory, Dino Saver, Cyber Shield, Golden Disc, Golden Disc adaptor, Golden Disc stand, Display stand and display stand adaptors for beast / robot mode. Released July 2018, later reissued June 2019. The reissue fixed the shoulder ratchet problems from the initial release. 28,000 Article Gallery
MP-42 Cordon   White & black repaint of MP-39 Sunstreaker based on the 1982 Diaclone Countach LP500S Patrol Car Type. Features a new headsculpt based on the original toy and keeps the red eyes, the shins have also been resculpted closer to the original toy design. Released October 2018 15,000 Article Gallery
Movie Masterpiece
MPM-6 Ironhide   Released December 2018. Based on Ironhide from the 2007 movie. 15,000    
MPM-7 Bumblebee   Released October 2018. Based on the 2018 Bumblebee Movie version. 1967 VW Beetle 10,000   Gallery
Exclusive Figures
MP-711 Convoy 7-Eleven Limited Edition   711 Store Exclusive. White repaint of MP-10 Convoy, includes the trailer, Buggy & Spike Witwicky. To buy the item needs to be reserved from the 711 stores starting from 31st July 2017. Item is released on the 28th February 2018 and is available to collect from the 711 stores. 27,000    
MP-17+ Prowl   Takara Tomy Mall Exclusive. Anime redeco. Comes with 2 missile launchers which were previously amazon.co.jp exclusives. Released September 2018 8,500 Article Gallery
MP-10 Golden Lagoon Convoy   Wonder Festival & Cybertron Satellite Store Exclusive (potentially available through Takara Tomy Mall. Gold redeco (mix of gold chrome and gold coloured plastic) of MP-10 Convoy. Released July 2018 15,000   Gallery

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Movie Masterpiece
MPM-5 Barricade   Released April 2018. Based on Barricade from the 2007 movie. 10,000    
Exclusive Figures
MP-34S Shadow Panther (Beast Wars)   Takara Tomy Mall Exclusive. Black redeco of MP-34 Cheetus, based on the Beast Wars figure D-7 Shadow Panther. Comes with a new battle mask based on the original toy version and an arm communicator band as seen from the test shot for the original MP-34 Cheetus. Released August 2018. This was to be made available in Australian Toys R Us for AU $ 110 around October 2018 until Toys R Us entered administration. Eventually released at Australian retail at Mr Toys Toyworld from April 2019 for $129 AUD. Caution is advised when transforming the shoulders, the yellow plastic is known to be brittle. 8,000 Article Gallery
MP-29+ Laserwave   Takara Tomy Mall Exclusive. Repaint based on the original 1985 toy, oddly advertised as an anime version on Takara Tomys website. The head has also been slightly remoulded. Released November 2018 21,600 Article Gallery
MP-36+ Megatron   Repaint based on the Hasbro's original G1 Megatron toy. As well as a new deco, features a new headsculpt. Comes with 3 cartoon faces (neutral, angry and smiling) and a plain chromed chest piece. Released December 2018 24,000   Gallery

 

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2019

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MP-44 Convoy Ver.3.0   Version 3. Comes with trailer, Ion Blaster, Matrix, Energon Axe, 2 energy effects, Jet pack, cartoon accurate head, 1986 movie accurate head, battle damaged head, Starscream head, Starscream intakes, damage effect waist piece, Roller, Fuel Pump and Nozzle. Also comes with 3 figures: Spike, Sparkplug & Carly each of which have magnets under their feet to attach to plates in the trailer. Released 31st August 2019. 54,000   Gallery
MP-45 Bumble   Version 2. Comes with 2 exchangeable faces, Spike figure, energy effect, blaster & "I Love NY" registration plate. Released November 2019. 13,000 Article Gallery
MP-47 Hound   Released December 2019. Caution many initial releases are known to crack and break apart. Watch video reviews and read the forums before you make the purchase. Comes with many accessories including a canopy for the jeep mode, a key (for Jaguars cage - not included), Holo Gun, Holo effect, Vehicle mounted Machine gun, Spike figure (larger version than was included with Convoy V3 and Bumble V2) and a Holo Driver. The head has a built in Scuba Mask which can flip out. Also comes with alternate faces. 18,000 Article Gallery
MP-20+ Wheeljack   Released February 2019. Anime redeco. Also comes with the Immobilizer which initially came with MP-23 Exhaust. 8,500 Article Gallery
Movie Masterpiece
MPM-9 Autobot Jazz   Released November 2019. Based on Jazz from the 2007 Movie. The figure can be split in half replicating his death at the hands of Megatron. 10,000    
Exclusive Figures
MP-18+ Streak   Takara Tomy Mall Exclusive. Anime redeco with new face sculpt (has 2 exchangeable faces) and an energy effect for the gun. The Asian release comes with a die cast pin badge. Released July 2019 9,180 Article Gallery
atmos x Transformers (Exclusive)
MP-10ASL Convoy (atmos safari LEBRON Ver.)   Repaint of MP-10 based on Nike atmos trainers worn by American Basketball player Lebron James. Exclusively sold at Atmos stores in Japan. On sale from 2nd March 2019. 20,000    
  Convoy (atmos Elephant Ver.)   Repaint of MP-10 based on Nike atmos trainers TBA    
  Convoy (atmos Viotech Ver.)   Repaint of MP-10 based on Nike atmos trainers TBA    
  Convoy (atmos Tiger Camo Ver.)   Repaint of MP-10 based on Nike atmos trainers TBA    
  Convoy (atmos Animal Ver.)   Repaint of MP-10 based on Nike atmos trainers TBA    

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MP-43 Megatron (Beast Wars)   A collectors coin was produced for the Asian market but was never officially released. Released March 2019 37,800 Article Gallery
MP-46 Black Widow (Beast Wars)   Based on Black Widow (Blackarachnia) from the first Beast Wars cartoon. Transforms into a Joro Spider. The Asian release comes with a diecast pin badge. Released November 2019 15,000 Article Gallery
Movie Masterpiece
MPM-8 Megatron   Released August 2019. Based on Megatron from the 2007 Movie 20,000    

 

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2020

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MP-48 Lio Convoy (Beast Wars)   Made available in Australia by EB Games and Zing retailers for $298 AUD. Released February 2020. Caution is advised when transforming the chest as force will break the joints. Please watch video reviews detailing the transformation. Made available in Australia by EB Games and Zing retailers for $298 AUD. Comes with a Cybertron Buster gun, Lio Beam which attaches to the lions mane, Lio Missiles which fit in the Lio Beam, and a "Holder Parts" accessory which hold the smaller accessories. Released February 2020. 20,000 Article Gallery
MP-50 Tigatron (Beast Wars)   Despite the similarities with Cheetus this is a completely different and much larger mould. Comes with an additional 4 faces as well as the standard face, Tiger Shot gun, Tiger Cannon forearm gun, hacking device, Megatron puzzle and a stand adapter. Released September 2020. 24,000 Article Gallery
MP-51 Arcee   Comes with x3 guns and x3 blast effects, 3 additional faces and a "Crusher" which attaches to the front wing of the car. Released November 2020 16,000 Article Gallery
Movie Masterpiece
MPM-11 Ratchet     20,000    
Exclusive Figures
MP-19+ Smokescreen   Takara Tomy Mall Exclusive. Has a cartoon accurate deco and face sculpt. The shoulder launchers have also been resculpted and are now non-removable. Come with gun, x2 additional faces and a smoke-effect which can split in half. Released January 2020. Made available in Australia by EB Games and Zing retailers for $130 9,180 Article Gallery
MP-38+ Burning Convoy (Beast Wars)   Takara Tomy Mall Exclusive. Red redeco of MP-38 based on Convoys "powered up" appearance in the Beast Wars Second Movie. Released March 2020. Made available in Australia through EB Games or Zing stores for $198 AUD. Comes with x2 swords and extra robot mode face with face plate and an extra "angry" beast mode face. 12,960 Article Gallery
MP-10DC Convoy (atmos duckcamo Ver.)   The deco is based on the Nike Air Max 90/2090 "Duck Camo" Atmos Trainers. On sale at Atmos stores and online in Japan from the 26th March 2020. 20,000    
MP-39+ Spinout   Takara Tomy Mall Exclusive. Red redeco of MP-39 Sunstreaker with MP-42 Cordon's face sculpt. Based on the very first Diaclone Car Robot "Countach LP500S Super Tuning" which was released in March 1982. Comes with a sticker sheet where you can choose between Diaclone or Transformers stickers. Comes with the two guns that MP-39 came with, "N.C Beam Rifle" (larger gun), the smaller gun ("Spinizer Gun") is chromed. Also comes with the "Heavy Laser Cannon" (chromed missile) that came with MP-42. Released November 2020. 13,200 Article Gallery

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MP-49 Black Convoy   Black repaint of MP-44 Convoy. This release will not come with the trailer or sound effects. The plastic is not painted black but is moulded in black plastic so it is not as glossy as the original MP-10B Black Convoy. The knee ratchets have been "improved" with this release. Comes with a Matrix, Ion Blaster, a blue blast effect, additional head sculpt and a blue energy axe. The Asian release also came with a die-cast pin badge. Released July 2020 22,000 Article Gallery
Movie Masterpiece
MPM-10 Starscream     20,000    

 

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2021

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MP-53 Skids   Honda City Turbo. Comes with Liquid Nitrogen Rifle and Twin Electron Blaster. Released November 2021 10,780 Article Gallery
MP-54 Reboost   Based of the red Diaclone Car Robot No.6 Honda City R. Comes with the Motocompo, a Diaclone pilot and three chromed weapons. Released November 2021 10,780 Article Gallery

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MP-52 Starscream Ver.2.0   Released June 2021. Comes with Megatron gun, x2 Null Beam Cannons, x5 alternate faces, x5 effect parts, display base, adapter and support, drill (from The Core episode) and the Claw and Rock from the Cosmic Rust episode. 30,800   Gallery
Exclusive Figures
MP-52+ Thundercracker Ver.2.0   Takara Tomy Mall Exclusive. Released September 2021. x2 Null Beam Cannons, x3 alternate faces, x4 effect parts, display base, adapter and support 27,500   Gallery
MP-52+ SW Skywarp Ver.2.0   Takara Tomy Mall Exclusive. Released December 2021. Comes with Megatron gun, x2 Null Beam Cannons, x3 alternate faces, x4 effect parts, display base, adapter and support. 27,500   Gallery
  MP-52 Starscream Ver.2.0 New Emperor of Destruction Parts Set   Takara Tomy Survey Exclusive, this is Starscream's coronation attire, comes with the MP-11 Cape and x2 shoulder pads, adapter for the cape, crown and x2 blast effects. The 2021 Masterpieces: Starscream, Thundercracker and Skywarp each come with a survey. An applicant needs to purchase all 3 Jetrons and complete and send in all 3 surveys to Takara Tomy in order to be sent the Campaign set. The Jetrons sold through Hasbro are exempt from this campaign and is only open to Japan residents. N/A    

 

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2022

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MP-56 Trailbreaker   Transforms into a Toyota Hilux. Released December 2022 21,780 Article Gallery
Transformers Masterpiece G (Giant, Gattai, Great)
MPG-01 Trainbot Shouki   Transforms into a Tokaido Bullet Train (Shinkansen). Based on Shouki from the 1987 Headmasters series. Combines with the other Trainbots to form Raiden. Released June 2022. 19,800   Gallery
MPG-02 Trainbot Getsuei   Transforms into an EF65 Type Blue Train. Based on Getsuei from the 1987 Headmasters series. Combines with the other Trainbots to form Raiden. Released September 2022. 17,600   Gallery
Movie Masterpiece
MPM-12 Optimus Prime   Bumblebee Movie version. The windows are now a smokey grey rather than the blue from the Hasbro release 22,000    
Exclusive Figures
MP-53+ Senator Crosscut   Takara Tomy Mall Exclusive. Silver redeco of MP-54 Reboost. Released March 2022 10,780 Article Gallery

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MP-55 Nightbird Shadow   Retool of MP-51 Arcee. Released February 2022 17,600 Article Gallery
Movie Masterpiece
MPM-13 Decepticon Blackout & Scorponok   Released December 2022 26,400    

 

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2023

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MP-48+ Dark Amber Leo Prime   Released January 2023. Black & grey redeco of MP-48 Lio Convoy. The colour scheme is based on the Toys R Us & Comic Bom Bom Black Lio Convoy, however this is not "Copy Convoy" from the animated series but an all new character (Unicron). 22,000   Gallery
Exclusive Figures
MP-57 Skyfire   Takara Tomy Mall Exclusive. Released January 2023. This is based on the animated version of G1 Jetfire, "Skyfire". This is the largest Masterpiece Transformer released to date. Comes with two alternate faces, blast effects, battle mask, a Destron and blank chest panel, orange "power base" stand and three non transforming miniature figures, Convoy, Wheeljack and Meister which can fit inside Skyfire's jet mode. 38,500   Gallery
MP-53B Dia Burnout   Takara Tomy Mall Exclusive. Released March 2023 (pre orders open between 10th August 2022 to 5th September 2022). Black redeco of MP-53 Skids, based on an original Diaclone colour scheme. Comes with a new headsculpt based on the original toy. Comes with the Motocompo scooter and a hologram rider (redeco of Carly from the MP-44 set) 10,780 Article Gallery
Transformers Masterpiece G (Giant, Gattai, Great)
MPG-03 Trainbot Yukikaze   Transforms into a 200 Series Shinkansen. Based on Yukikzae from the 1987 Headmasters series. Combines with the other Trainbots to form Raiden. Released February 2023. Comes with a special booklet on the MPG series including interviews with the designers. 19,800   Gallery
MPG-04 Trainbot Suiken   Transforms into a Tokai Type 153 Series Express Train. Based on Suiken from the 1987 Headmasters series. Combines with the other Trainbots to form Raiden. Released June 2023. 19,800   Gallery
MPG-05 Trainbot Seizan   Transforms into a L Limited Express 485 Limited Express Train. Based on Seizan from the 1987 Headmasters series. Combines with the other Trainbots to form Raiden. Released September 2023 22,000   Gallery

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Movie Masterpiece
MPM-10R Starscream Revenge Ver.   Redeco of MPM-10 with the Revenge of The Fallen styled tattoo deco. Released February 2023 24,200    
MPM-12N Nemesis Prime   Released March 2023, black redeco of MPM-12 Optimus Prime 24,200   Gallery

 

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2024

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MP-44S Optimus Prime   Released February 2024. Redeco of MP-44 based on the G1 toy colours. This version does not come with the trailer and there is no sound effect gimmick included. 33,000   Gallery
MP-58 Hoist   Released January 2024. Heavy retool of MP-57 Trailbreaker. Comes with an alternate head, spare fist, cartoon styled grill, evil alien mask, hammer, spanner and effect parts. 24,200   Gallery
MP-59 Rhinox   Released June 2024 35,200    
MP-60 Ginrai   Released December 2024. The colour scheme is based on the original 1988 toy. This figure is the final "Masterpiece" figure as the line s integrated under the "Masterpiece MPG" brand. 18,078    
Transformers Masterpiece G (Giant, Gattai, Great)
MPG-06 Trainbot Kaen   Transforms into a DE10 Type Diesel Locomotive. Based on Kaen from the 1987 Headmasters series. Released February 2024. 20,350   Gallery
MPG-06S Trainbot Kaen / Raiden Box Set   MPG-06 Kaen and a large box for the Trainbots to fit inside, This release also comes with exclusive accessories including a plated Light Sword and Power Bases. 25,300   Gallery
MPG-07 Trainbot Ginou   Redeco of MPG-01 Shouki. Transforms into Doctor Yellow, a Tokaido Shinkansen test train. Features a new head sculpt and maintenance box accessory.  Released September 2024 23,650    
MPG-08 Trainbot Yamabuki   Redeco of MPG-03 Yukikaze. Has a new head sculpt based on the original toy. 23,650    
MPG-09 Super Ginrai   Released December 2024. Includes a redeco of MP-60 based on the cartoon. 39,017    
Movie Masterpiece
MPM-11D Ratchet Dark Side Moon Ver,   Redeco of MPM-11 with the Dark of the Moon deco. Released March 2023 24,200    

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MP-56+ Riggorus   Released March 2024. Yellow redeco and minor remould of MP-56 Trailbreaker. Based on the yellow Diaclone Toyota Hilux. The head is also based on the original toy version. Comes with 4 weapons and a Force Barrier which can also be used by Trailbreaker. 24,200   Gallery
Movie Masterpiece
MPM-14 Bonecrusher   Released March 2024. Based on Bonecrusher from the 2007 Transformers movie 26,400    
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