Die Cast Optimus Prime Figure for Transformers Masterpiece Inferno Revealed
Thursday, September 29th, 2016 9:36AM CDT
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This image comes from Transformers Asia's Facebook page which also states the following:
"Masterpiece MP-33 Inferno Promotion
Get this special design die-cast metal mini figure free when preorder “ MP-33 lnferno " at selected stores in Asia, while supplies Last !
Available to Asia (Exclude Japan)"
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Posted by triKlops on September 29th, 2016 @ 10:16am CDT
If so, that means the Reflector he came with would be the first example of coin substitution.
If I am wrong, please correct.
However I have been doing some research on the G release, its been popping up cheap on eBay and I have been trying to determine a difference between an official versus unofficial release before i make a purchase.
In the course of this research, the above info was fresh on my mind.
Posted by william-james88 on September 29th, 2016 @ 10:49am CDT
triKlops wrote:Wasn't the MP-05G release the first different HasAsia exclusive figure?
If so, that means the Reflector he came with would be the first example of coin substitution.
If I am wrong, please correct.
However I have been doing some research on the G release, its been popping up cheap on eBay and I have been trying to determine a difference between an official versus unofficial release before i make a purchase.
In the course of this research, the above info was fresh on my mind.
Ah right, yes. But did Takara release him too or was he only released by Transformers Asia? They rereleased other toys in new decos before so I would see him more along the lines of that. This is different since they are not making their own spin on things but actually being in charge of releasing straight takara products in Asia.
Posted by william-james88 on September 29th, 2016 @ 2:11pm CDT
Posted by triKlops on September 29th, 2016 @ 10:36pm CDT
william-james88 wrote:triKlops wrote:Wasn't the MP-05G release the first different HasAsia exclusive figure?
If so, that means the Reflector he came with would be the first example of coin substitution.
If I am wrong, please correct.
However I have been doing some research on the G release, its been popping up cheap on eBay and I have been trying to determine a difference between an official versus unofficial release before i make a purchase.
In the course of this research, the above info was fresh on my mind.
Ah right, yes. But did Takara release him too or was he only released by Transformers Asia? They rereleased other toys in new decos before so I would see him more along the lines of that. This is different since they are not making their own spin on things but actually being in charge of releasing straight takara products in Asia.
Fresh from the wiki...
http://tfwiki.net/wiki/Megatron_(G1)/toys#20th_Anniversary.2FMasterpiece
This guy has really intrigued me but to link it to the Inferno, it should be interesting if the die cast item theme continues.
"Megatron Gold Ver. (12/2014)
ID number: MP-05G
Accessories: Fusion cannon, energon mace, energy dagger, laser pistol, Kremzeek figure, Reflector figure
A gold-chrome redeco of the original MP-5 mold, Megatron Gold Version is a Hasbro Asia release under the TakaraTomy label (making it the first TakaraTomy Masterpiece to not be released, thus far, in Japan). It comes with all the same accessories as the original release as well as a new, non-transforming Reflector in camera mode."
Posted by Burn on September 30th, 2016 @ 1:11am CDT
triKlops wrote:(making it the first TakaraTomy Masterpiece to not be released, thus far, in Japan).
Technically (because they hadn't yet merged), that would have been MP-02 Ultra Magnus who was released in Australia in Takara packaging (with stickers added for recommended ages) through Target stores.
Posted by william-james88 on September 30th, 2016 @ 5:59am CDT
triKlops wrote:
Fresh from the wiki...
http://tfwiki.net/wiki/Megatron_(G1)/toys#20th_Anniversary.2FMasterpiece
This guy has really intrigued me but to link it to the Inferno, it should be interesting if the die cast item theme continues.
"Megatron Gold Ver. (12/2014)
ID number: MP-05G
Accessories: Fusion cannon, energon mace, energy dagger, laser pistol, Kremzeek figure, Reflector figure
A gold-chrome redeco of the original MP-5 mold, Megatron Gold Version is a Hasbro Asia release under the TakaraTomy label (making it the first TakaraTomy Masterpiece to not be released, thus far, in Japan). It comes with all the same accessories as the original release as well as a new, non-transforming Reflector in camera mode."
The wiki should be corrected then since he wasn't a Hasbro Asia release, nut a Transformers Asia release instead, as we previously established.
And yeah, this makes him more of a special edition and not part of a larger line, which if what Transformers Asia would usualy do. Up until now, of course, where they are becoming in charge of the MP like in Asia.
Posted by Sabrblade on September 30th, 2016 @ 5:06pm CDT
But MP-2 did come out in Japan. Twice, even, as he was reissued in 2008.Burn wrote:triKlops wrote:(making it the first TakaraTomy Masterpiece to not be released, thus far, in Japan).
Technically (because they hadn't yet merged), that would have been MP-02 Ultra Magnus who was released in Australia in Takara packaging (with stickers added for recommended ages) through Target stores.
Posted by triKlops on September 30th, 2016 @ 7:57pm CDT
Burn wrote:triKlops wrote:(making it the first TakaraTomy Masterpiece to not be released, thus far, in Japan).
Technically (because they hadn't yet merged), that would have been MP-02 Ultra Magnus who was released in Australia in Takara packaging (with stickers added for recommended ages) through Target stores.
Hmmm, very interesting.
I forgot about the ole AustralAsia switcheroo.
Duly Noted.
Posted by triKlops on September 30th, 2016 @ 7:59pm CDT
william-james88 wrote:triKlops wrote:
Fresh from the wiki...
http://tfwiki.net/wiki/Megatron_(G1)/toys#20th_Anniversary.2FMasterpiece
This guy has really intrigued me but to link it to the Inferno, it should be interesting if the die cast item theme continues.
"Megatron Gold Ver. (12/2014)
ID number: MP-05G
Accessories: Fusion cannon, energon mace, energy dagger, laser pistol, Kremzeek figure, Reflector figure
A gold-chrome redeco of the original MP-5 mold, Megatron Gold Version is a Hasbro Asia release under the TakaraTomy label (making it the first TakaraTomy Masterpiece to not be released, thus far, in Japan). It comes with all the same accessories as the original release as well as a new, non-transforming Reflector in camera mode."
The wiki should be corrected then since he wasn't a Hasbro Asia release, nut a Transformers Asia release instead, as we previously established.
And yeah, this makes him more of a special edition and not part of a larger line, which if what Transformers Asia would usualy do. Up until now, of course, where they are becoming in charge of the MP like in Asia.
Convoluted but i follow.
Thanks for the clarity.
The sub sub designations are getting more interesting and intricate as time goes on.
Posted by triKlops on September 30th, 2016 @ 8:04pm CDT
Sabrblade wrote:But MP-2 did come out in Japan. Twice, even, as he was reissued in 2008.Burn wrote:triKlops wrote:(making it the first TakaraTomy Masterpiece to not be released, thus far, in Japan).
Technically (because they hadn't yet merged), that would have been MP-02 Ultra Magnus who was released in Australia in Takara packaging (with stickers added for recommended ages) through Target stores.
Another interesting angle on releases.
Especially with more of this becoming prevalent, maybe the inclusion of the die cast figs are to make it stand out from the sea of HAsTakTomy releases in various forms, origins and waves.
Posted by Cyberpath on October 5th, 2016 @ 9:06am CDT
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Posted by Ironhidensh on October 8th, 2016 @ 11:08am CDT
Relic0037 wrote:Looks like another good addition to the Masterpiece line. I wonder when we will get more of the first season Autobots like Jazz, Hound, & Sunstreaker?
There are options Foss these out there.
Posted by Black Bumblebee on October 8th, 2016 @ 11:13am CDT
Posted by Ironhidensh on October 8th, 2016 @ 11:17am CDT
Black Bumblebee wrote:Options are out there, yeah, but many want official. Official tends to do it better, and cheaper, than 3rd party.
Not anymore. Prices have leveled out pretty even, and quality is better in many cases.
Official is just a word that has lost its meaning. Don't let it keep you away from amazing transformer figures.
Posted by RAR on October 8th, 2016 @ 12:41pm CDT
Ironhidensh wrote:Black Bumblebee wrote:Options are out there, yeah, but many want official. Official tends to do it better, and cheaper, than 3rd party.
Not anymore. Prices have leveled out pretty even, and quality is better in many cases.
Official is just a word that has lost its meaning. Don't let it keep you away from amazing transformer figures.
I appreciate wanting "Official" heck I rely on it that is how I often get 3rd party toys - after the official ones come out the previous 3rd party ones tend to fall off a cliff in terms of pricing.
I expect Maketoys version of Hound will similarly suffer next.
Posted by Kurona on October 8th, 2016 @ 12:44pm CDT
Then again, that doesn't explain Sunstreaker who's vehicle mode is supposed to be the exact same as Sideswipe's.
Posted by Ironhidensh on October 8th, 2016 @ 12:58pm CDT
Granted, the fan base would have had issues with that, and rightly so, but that has never stopped them before.
Posted by Kurona on October 8th, 2016 @ 1:03pm CDT
Plus a new Sunstreaker mold would open up a ton of diaclone repaint possibilities. Which, truth be told, is kind of what I'm starting to get into Masterpiece before. Because I'm a freakin' weirdo.
Posted by Emerje on October 8th, 2016 @ 3:44pm CDT
Ironhidensh wrote:Black Bumblebee wrote:Options are out there, yeah, but many want official. Official tends to do it better, and cheaper, than 3rd party.
Not anymore. Prices have leveled out pretty even, and quality is better in many cases.
Official is just a word that has lost its meaning. Don't let it keep you away from amazing transformer figures.
For some of us official is all that matters. Maybe it's lost meaning to those of you that don't mind owning knockoffs and bootlegs, but to the rest of us it's everything. I'll always support the companies that actually own the licenses over the ones that have stolen the likenesses.
And I don't know what you mean by the quality being "better in many cases", I've yet to see a single knockoff that I thought was superior to a Hasbro Masterpiece. Don't bother listing any to try to prove me wrong, I've seen them all, my opinion stands.
Emerje
Posted by Kurona on October 8th, 2016 @ 3:46pm CDT
Emerje wrote:Ironhidensh wrote:Black Bumblebee wrote:Options are out there, yeah, but many want official. Official tends to do it better, and cheaper, than 3rd party.
Not anymore. Prices have leveled out pretty even, and quality is better in many cases.
Official is just a word that has lost its meaning. Don't let it keep you away from amazing transformer figures.
For some of us official is all that matters. Maybe it's lost meaning to those of you that don't mind owning knockoffs and bootlegs, but to the rest of us it's everything. I'll always support the companies that actually own the licenses over the ones that have stolen the likenesses.
And I don't know what you mean by the quality being "better in many cases", I've yet to see a single knockoff that I thought was superior to a Hasbro Masterpiece. Don't bother listing any to try to prove me wrong, I've seen them all, my opinion stands.
Emerje
They're talking about third parties rather than knockoffs.
Posted by Burn on October 8th, 2016 @ 4:09pm CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on October 8th, 2016 @ 8:43pm CDT
Third party figures are a kind of knockoffs. They just knockoff visual IP designs rather than physical ones, regardless of how many artistic liberties and/or adjustments they may or may not make to said visual IP designs.Kurona wrote:They're talking about third parties rather than knockoffs.
Posted by Kurona on October 8th, 2016 @ 8:55pm CDT
Sabrblade wrote:Third party figures are a kind of knockoffs. They just knockoff visual IP designs rather than physical ones, regardless of how many artistic liberties and/or adjustments they may or may not make to said visual IP designs.Kurona wrote:They're talking about third parties rather than knockoffs.
As far as I knew the definition of a knockoff - at least in the context of Transformers - was to try and replicate an already-existing toy. Third Parties stand distinct from that in that they are completely original toys, just based on existing designs (unless it's something like that fansproject glacialord thing)
Posted by Sabrblade on October 8th, 2016 @ 9:07pm CDT
"IP infringing item" would probably be the most apt description for a third party product, and which can also apply to the classic dollar store/outlet store "bootleg" kind of knockoffs.Kurona wrote:Sabrblade wrote:Third party figures are a kind of knockoffs. They just knockoff visual IP designs rather than physical ones, regardless of how many artistic liberties and/or adjustments they may or may not make to said visual IP designs.Kurona wrote:They're talking about third parties rather than knockoffs.
As far as I knew the definition of a knockoff - at least in the context of Transformers - was to try and replicate an already-existing toy. Third Parties stand distinct from that in that they are completely original toys, just based on existing designs (unless it's something like that fansproject glacialord thing)
Posted by Kurona on October 8th, 2016 @ 9:10pm CDT
Sabrblade wrote:"IP infringing item" would probably be the most apt description for a third party product, and which can also apply to the classic dollar store/outlet store "bootleg" kind of knockoffs.Kurona wrote:Sabrblade wrote:Third party figures are a kind of knockoffs. They just knockoff visual IP designs rather than physical ones, regardless of how many artistic liberties and/or adjustments they may or may not make to said visual IP designs.Kurona wrote:They're talking about third parties rather than knockoffs.
As far as I knew the definition of a knockoff - at least in the context of Transformers - was to try and replicate an already-existing toy. Third Parties stand distinct from that in that they are completely original toys, just based on existing designs (unless it's something like that fansproject glacialord thing)
That's fair, but I still feel there is a clear definition that exists and should be acknowledged - especially as they're two very different things and, in the context of Transformers especially, would be important to not classify as the same thing (though they can come under the same umbrella).
Posted by Ironhidensh on October 8th, 2016 @ 9:16pm CDT
Burn wrote:I still feel Infernos transformation is some form of dark magic.
Heh. I'm a little sad I have to wait till Grapple comes out to experience the "magic".
Not sad enough to actually get Inferno, and set aside Backdraft, but a little sad all the same.
Posted by fenrir72 on October 8th, 2016 @ 11:18pm CDT
This guy is sure gonna be HOT!
Posted by fenrir72 on October 8th, 2016 @ 11:21pm CDT
Emerje wrote:Ironhidensh wrote:Black Bumblebee wrote:Options are out there, yeah, but many want official. Official tends to do it better, and cheaper, than 3rd party.
Not anymore. Prices have leveled out pretty even, and quality is better in many cases.
Official is just a word that has lost its meaning. Don't let it keep you away from amazing transformer figures.
For some of us official is all that matters. Maybe it's lost meaning to those of you that don't mind owning knockoffs and bootlegs, but to the rest of us it's everything. I'll always support the companies that actually own the licenses over the ones that have stolen the likenesses.
And I don't know what you mean by the quality being "better in many cases", I've yet to see a single knockoff that I thought was superior to a Hasbro Masterpiece. Don't bother listing any to try to prove me wrong, I've seen them all, my opinion stands.
Emerje
Agree with you on this. If you want the official owners of the IP to produce what we want, we need to fork out our money to them first. Just imaging buying a 3rd party Fortmax costing like US$1000 when an official would cost only US$100. Same with Devastator. Compare that to the 3rd party ones.
Posted by Ultra Markus on October 8th, 2016 @ 11:35pm CDT
even takara's versions seem to run cheaper than third party and most third party figures dont look right in the first place only a very few look so close to masterpiece for example a company called Transform and rollout has a Jazz figure thats sure to make you droolfenrir72 wrote:Emerje wrote:Ironhidensh wrote:Black Bumblebee wrote:Options are out there, yeah, but many want official. Official tends to do it better, and cheaper, than 3rd party.
Not anymore. Prices have leveled out pretty even, and quality is better in many cases.
Official is just a word that has lost its meaning. Don't let it keep you away from amazing transformer figures.
For some of us official is all that matters. Maybe it's lost meaning to those of you that don't mind owning knockoffs and bootlegs, but to the rest of us it's everything. I'll always support the companies that actually own the licenses over the ones that have stolen the likenesses.
And I don't know what you mean by the quality being "better in many cases", I've yet to see a single knockoff that I thought was superior to a Hasbro Masterpiece. Don't bother listing any to try to prove me wrong, I've seen them all, my opinion stands.
Emerje
Agree with you on this. If you want the official owners of the IP to produce what we want, we need to fork out our money to them first. Just imaging buying a 3rd party Fortmax costing like US$1000 when an official would cost only US$100. Same with Devastator. Compare that to the 3rd party ones.
Posted by Burn on October 8th, 2016 @ 11:48pm CDT
So here I am, telling you all now, to keep it about Masterpiece Inferno.
I'm also going to say this, SOME OF YOU SHOULD REALLY KNOW BETTER BY NOW.
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on October 9th, 2016 @ 1:45am CDT
Kurona wrote:Unless I'm mistaken - and I suspect I am - Isn't the reason most of the currently undone Season 1 bots are undone is because they can't get the licensing for their vehicles yet?
Then again, that doesn't explain Sunstreaker who's vehicle mode is supposed to be the exact same as Sideswipe's.
Sideswipe is a Lamborgini, Sunstreaker is a SUPER Lamborgini; Tomy only has the license to reproduce the regular Lamborgini. It's worth a note that due to the movie, Hasbro has the Lamborgini license too, but there might be another issue that Sideswipe hasn't been released by Hasbro.
fenrir72 wrote:One thing to be sure with MPs, Inferno won't be SHELF WARMING the virtual shelves of online stores like Tracks and Roadrage
This guy is sure gonna be HOT!
I see what you did there.
Posted by Cyberpath on October 9th, 2016 @ 3:21am CDT
http://hlj.com/search/go?utm_source=seibertron.com&af=selectserie ... asterpiece&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=news%20post
Posted by camzilla51 on October 9th, 2016 @ 4:08am CDT
Posted by camzilla51 on October 9th, 2016 @ 4:18am CDT
Posted by Burn on October 9th, 2016 @ 4:24am CDT
camzilla51 wrote:Nope, still black magic
Exactly! There's some strange juju involved there!
Posted by fenrir72 on October 9th, 2016 @ 4:40am CDT
Cyberpath wrote:I wouldn't bet on it. Every Masterpiece release since MP-25 is still in stock --
http://hlj.com/search/go?utm_source=seibertron.com&af=selectserie ... asterpiece&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=news%20post
hlj always has overstock
Posted by Cyberpath on October 9th, 2016 @ 5:22am CDT
fenrir72 wrote:Cyberpath wrote:I wouldn't bet on it. Every Masterpiece release since MP-25 is still in stock --
http://hlj.com/search/go?utm_source=seibertron.com&af=selectserie ... asterpiece&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=news%20post
hlj always has overstock
Only since MP-25.
Posted by fenrir72 on October 9th, 2016 @ 5:47am CDT
Cyberpath wrote:fenrir72 wrote:Cyberpath wrote:I wouldn't bet on it. Every Masterpiece release since MP-25 is still in stock --
http://hlj.com/search/go?utm_source=seibertron.com&af=selectserie ... asterpiece&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=news%20post
hlj always has overstock
Only since MP-25.
Not just MP. Even in other anime related items. They are the go get to as a last resort if the main heavy hitters amiami and hobbysearch gets sold out. But we might be digressing here.
Shockwave, kinda expensive. The rest, well lucky for those who missed the boat. They better be bought until supply lasts.
Posted by Cyberpath on October 9th, 2016 @ 6:39am CDT
fenrir72 wrote:Not just MP. Even in other anime related items. They are the go get to as a last resort if the main heavy hitters amiami and hobbysearch gets sold out. But we might be digressing here.
Shockwave, kinda expensive. The rest, well lucky for those who missed the boat. They better be bought until supply lasts.
I don't know about other anime items, but we're talking about MPs, and those used to sell-out on HLJ until MP-25. Not a concern of mine, just pointing out a fact.
For anyone still on the fence about MP-25 through 31, I wouldn't worry about supply running out yet, none of them are marked "low stock."
btw, avoiding that Inferno video.. I like to leave something for when I have the figures in hand.
Posted by Kurona on October 9th, 2016 @ 10:01am CDT
Posted by Ironhidensh on October 9th, 2016 @ 10:04am CDT
Posted by Kurona on October 9th, 2016 @ 10:05am CDT
Ironhidensh wrote:Yeah, I think the Dia clone was called "Artfire"
Nah, that's the retool they released in Headmasters to fill out the line.
http://tfwiki.net/wiki/Artfire
And is what I'd fall back on if there's no Diaclone guy. Especially since he'd likely come with a Targetmaster! How cool would that be?!
Posted by Sabrblade on October 9th, 2016 @ 10:06am CDT
Inferno and Grapple kept their Diaclone colors, minus some slightly extra chrome and molded Mitsubishi logos the Diaclone versions had.Kurona wrote:Does anyone know if Inferno's original Diaclone (or Microman or whatever he came from) toy had any different colours to his Transformers release? Or Grapple? Because that'd be the one of this mold I'd eventually get. Because again, weird
Posted by Kurona on October 9th, 2016 @ 10:10am CDT
Sabrblade wrote:Inferno and Grapple kept their Diaclone colors, minus some slightly extra chrome and molded Mitsubishi logos the Diaclone versions had.Kurona wrote:Does anyone know if Inferno's original Diaclone (or Microman or whatever he came from) toy had any different colours to his Transformers release? Or Grapple? Because that'd be the one of this mold I'd eventually get. Because again, weird
Awww, that's a shame. Artfire or Hauler it is