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News Credits: 191 · by **Kurona** » Sat Jun 03, 2017 11:01 am

Courtesy of Snakas' blog, it has been confirmed that Hasbro will be releasing the MP-10 version of Masterpiece Optimus Prime! It is currently unknown where or how it will be released, but what is interesting about this release is the ID Number - MP-10. Of course this is the ID Takara assigned it in their Masterpiece line, but Hasbro's own Masterpiece line has only gone to MP-08 so far with the relatively recent release of MP Bumblebee. This means that either Hasbro is now following Takara's MP numbering system, or we have another Hasbro MP release to look forward to other than Optimus. Regardless, take a look at the packaging of Hasbro's Masterpiece Optimus Prime below and tell us what you think in the forums!

News Credits: 1 · by **Deathsaurus1** » Sat Jun 03, 2017 11:12 am

I hope mp-09 is skywarp lol
I dont wanna shell out $200 for takaras release

by **BattleConvoy** » Sat Jun 03, 2017 11:31 am

And the fandom rejoiced!
I already own YOTH, don't wanna pay for this tbh, but HASBRO I LOVE YOU

Sorry for the spam lol.

by **L3281** » Sat Jun 03, 2017 11:42 am

Does anyone have any idea of what the price will be?

News Credits: 191 · by **Kurona** » Sat Jun 03, 2017 11:43 am

Flashbang wrote:Does anyone have any idea of what the price will be?

'fraid not - this one image is all we have right now.

News Credits: 15 · by **Ravage XK** » Sat Jun 03, 2017 2:41 pm

Wasn't the previous Hasbro release of MP10 not considered part of the Masterpiece line?

News Credits: 650 · by **ScottyP** » Sat Jun 03, 2017 2:42 pm

Flashbang wrote:Does anyone have any idea of what the price will be?

$159.99

News Credits: 241 · by **Jelze Bunnycat** » Sat Jun 03, 2017 2:46 pm

Ravage XK wrote:Wasn't the previous Hasbro release of MP10 not considered part of the Masterpiece line?

I don't think so, it was officially part of the generic line.

News Credits: 15 · by **Ravage XK** » Sat Jun 03, 2017 2:48 pm

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:
Ravage XK wrote:Wasn't the previous Hasbro release of MP10 not considered part of the Masterpiece line?

I don't think so, it was officially part of the generic line.

I wonder why?

News Credits: 241 · by **Jelze Bunnycat** » Sat Jun 03, 2017 3:13 pm

Ravage XK wrote:
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:
Ravage XK wrote:Wasn't the previous Hasbro release of MP10 not considered part of the Masterpiece line?

I don't think so, it was officially part of the generic line.

I wonder why?

Single releases hardly ever get a dedicated line from Hasbro. In fact, until now, all Masterpieces were put in whatever line was handy.

:EDIT: Note how it says "Cybertron Commander" and not "Autobot Commander".

by **Optimum Supreme** » Sat Jun 03, 2017 4:06 pm

:EDIT: Note how it says "Cybertron Commander" and not "Autobot Commander".

But OP, not Convoy, kind of weird for that mix. What name does Takara use for MP-10? I know they used Convoy for MP-1, as I have that one.

News Credits: 650 · by **ScottyP** » Sat Jun 03, 2017 4:18 pm

Optimum Supreme wrote:
:EDIT: Note how it says "Cybertron Commander" and not "Autobot Commander".

But OP, not Convoy, kind of weird for that mix. What name does Takara use for MP-10? I know they used Convoy for MP-1, as I have that one.

MP-10 is still Convoy!

I was really hoping if Hasbro reissued this toy that it'd end up as MP-09 just to keep it different. It was already handy having them use '0' in the ID numbers, so one could say "MP-8" and mean Takara Grimlock, or "MP-08" and mean Hasbro Bumblebee. Oh well.

News Credits: 241 · by **Jelze Bunnycat** » Sat Jun 03, 2017 4:30 pm

ScottyP wrote:
Optimum Supreme wrote:
:EDIT: Note how it says "Cybertron Commander" and not "Autobot Commander".

But OP, not Convoy, kind of weird for that mix. What name does Takara use for MP-10? I know they used Convoy for MP-1, as I have that one.
MP-10 is still Convoy!

I was really hoping if Hasbro reissued this toy that it'd end up as MP-09 just to keep it different. It was already handy having them use '0' in the ID numbers, so one could say "MP-8" and mean Takara Grimlock, or "MP-08" and mean Hasbro Bumblebee. Oh well.

That can only last for so long, you know?

News Credits: 65 · by **Wolfman Jake** » Sun Jun 04, 2017 12:51 am

Looks like a straight-up reissue? Would be nice to know if anything will be changed for this second release by Hasbro.

Also, if Hasbro is trying to align their Masterpiece releases now with Takara's, they've got a LOOOOOOOOOOOONG way to go to catch up.

News Credits: 387 · by **Bounti76** » Sun Jun 04, 2017 8:32 pm

Wolfman Jake wrote:Looks like a straight-up reissue? Would be nice to know if anything will be changed for this second release by Hasbro.

Also, if Hasbro is trying to align their Masterpiece releases now with Takara's, they've got a LOOOOOOOOOOOONG way to go to catch up.

I think this will actually be the third release by Hasbro. There was the first one, sold via TRU, then the reissue of the same figure via Hasbro Asia. That reissue is still available on BBTS, for one.

by **Optimum Supreme** » Mon Jun 05, 2017 4:51 pm

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:
ScottyP wrote:
Optimum Supreme wrote:
:EDIT: Note how it says "Cybertron Commander" and not "Autobot Commander".

But OP, not Convoy, kind of weird for that mix. What name does Takara use for MP-10? I know they used Convoy for MP-1, as I have that one.
MP-10 is still Convoy!

I was really hoping if Hasbro reissued this toy that it'd end up as MP-09 just to keep it different. It was already handy having them use '0' in the ID numbers, so one could say "MP-8" and mean Takara Grimlock, or "MP-08" and mean Hasbro Bumblebee. Oh well.

That can only last for so long, you know?

not really, you can always add leading zeros, like mp-010 or even mp-0010

News Credits: 10 · by **sol magnus** » Sat Jun 10, 2017 10:59 pm

ScottyP wrote:
Flashbang wrote:Does anyone have any idea of what the price will be?
$159.99

Darn. Previous version was 130.00. >:oP

News Credits: 25 · by **Ironhidensh** » Sun Jun 11, 2017 6:41 pm

If anyone gets this, but doesn't want to keep the box and packaging, let me know. ;)^

News Credits: 293 · by **shajaki** » Mon Jun 12, 2017 4:27 pm

I seriously shudder every time I see a new TRU MP solicited. Generally speaking, they are freakin hard to come by. Only ones I recall being easy to find were Acid Storm and Bee. Their original release of MP10, Thundercracker(MP11), Starscream(MP11).... I did find in store, but only one of each and only once. They were pure luck.

Even the unpopular ones (Acid/Sun) didn't stick around forever. Bee is the only one really, and that was only due to the horrendous price.

Yup.... not looking forward to the hunt

News Credits: 9 · by **Rainmaker** » Tue Jun 13, 2017 2:57 am

I might get this if it's better than the TRU exclusive, I really want an MP-10
:MAXIMAL:

News Credits: 79 · by **Sigma Magnus** » Thu Jun 15, 2017 9:11 am

From Toys R Us' Youtube channel, we have a quick promo video for Hasbro's upcoming reissue of Masterpiece Optimus Prime! Hosted by John Warden, the current Hasbro design manager, and with appearances from a few fans, the video showcases the various features of the figure and the general story behind it. Check out the video embedded below, and let us know if you'll be buying this reissue in the Energon Pub!

News Credits: 650 · by **ScottyP** » Thu Jun 15, 2017 10:13 am

So where's MP-09? 08 was Bee, 10 is OP, 09 is? Or are we just gonna not think about that?

Also please, please don't be a straight up repack of an earlier version. It probably is though.

To be fair, I'm sure there's got to be a segment of folks that drove demand for this. Anyone here that still hasn't picked this up over its history of plentiful global releases from Hasbro and Takara, where this release is the one where you're thinking "at last, I will buy that"? Note that I'm not talking about repaints either. The Hasbro one had the TRU run and I think two Hasbro Asia runs, and Takara's fifth or sixth run of MP-10 came out early this year/late last year iirc.

News Credits: 3 · by **MrBlack** » Thu Jun 15, 2017 10:24 am

ScottyP wrote:So where's MP-09? 08 was Bee, 10 is OP, 09 is? Or are we just gonna not think about that?

Also please, please don't be a straight up repack of an earlier version. It probably is though.

To be fair, I'm sure there's got to be a segment of folks that drove demand for this. Anyone here that still hasn't picked this up over its history of plentiful global releases from Hasbro and Takara, where this release is the one where you're thinking "at last, I will buy that"? Note that I'm not talking about repaints either. The Hasbro one had the TRU run and I think two Hasbro Asia runs, and Takara's fifth or sixth run of MP-10 came out early this year/late last year iirc.

There are always new collectors who weren't around for the prior releases.

News Credits: 25 · by **Ironhidensh** » Thu Jun 15, 2017 10:44 am

ScottyP wrote:So where's MP-09? 08 was Bee, 10 is OP, 09 is? Or are we just gonna not think about that?

Also please, please don't be a straight up repack of an earlier version. It probably is though.

To be fair, I'm sure there's got to be a segment of folks that drove demand for this. Anyone here that still hasn't picked this up over its history of plentiful global releases from Hasbro and Takara, where this release is the one where you're thinking "at last, I will buy that"? Note that I'm not talking about repaints either. The Hasbro one had the TRU run and I think two Hasbro Asia runs, and Takara's fifth or sixth run of MP-10 came out early this year/late last year iirc.

I want the box.