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[Octobotimus]

i'll stick with my human alliance barricade...... face looks better and is already amazing.

[Hydrargyrus]

I like how it doesn’t mention MPM-2. I know that MPM-1 is essentially as good as the modern ones, was MPM-2 actually that good?

[Decepticon Stryker]

Shame there's no Frenzy, but this thing is gorgeous!

If we ever get an MPM Frenzy, I want him to come with CD shuriken and a Ding-dong for accessories. And maybe a voice chip. I really like his voice.

[RK_Striker_JK_5]

I'm not sure it's a good or bad thing I'm more excited for this than the entire TLK toyline. Bring on Barricade!

[Jelze Bunnycat]

I like how it doesn’t mention MPM-2. I know that MPM-1 is essentially as good as the modern ones, was MPM-2 actually that good?

I think they were merely talking characters as Bumblebee has appeared in the line twice.

[Quantum Surge]

As much as I love the look of this guy, he needs Frenzy to complete the set. If the Deluxe and Human Alliance versions can, than this should too!

[wilcosu35]

Oh, that looks nice!

[Hydrargyrus]

I like how it doesn’t mention MPM-2. I know that MPM-1 is essentially as good as the modern ones, was MPM-2 actually that good?

I think they were merely talking characters as Bumblebee has appeared in the line twice.

Well... yeah. It makes sense.
I was just curious as I’ve never really heard anyone mention it.

[Rated X]

The face has too much white. It looks good but I have no interest in movie MP.

[The_Cryptid_Person]

This sculpt looks amazing! The colors... not so much. The blue accents and black definitely-not-lipstick make him look like a movieverse Shadow Striker. Hopefully it won't look this way in-hand - he was the first MPM I would consider getting!

[skywarp-2]

here's hoping the Takara Ver has silver paint apps instead of that grey, and some better decos. I'll wait to see which is the better buy.

[Carnivius_Prime]

Sure, it looks great, but so did the first two. While Bumblbee is decent (yet flawed), Prime is a complete a total hot mess.

I'll reserve any excitement until we have in hand reports.

Almost every Masterpiece figure has flaws. That's kinda why I always considered the title ironic.

Opitmus Prime is fantastic. Just the truck mode alignment issues bring it down but I don't tend to transform them much into vehicle mode anyways.

This figure looks amazing and improves on all the issues I had the otherwise fine Human Alliance figure such as the hands and general proportions and structure.

[D-Maximal_Primal]

Now that looks incredible. He is going to be pre-ordered!!

It is really telling that they put this much love into Barricade, and he is the only Decepticon movie masterpiece so far who wasn't just a repainted leader class figure, AKA original mold for the MPM series. And I love his arms and wheel weapon!!

[DeathReviews]

Well, being at MP level is probably the only thing that could get a bayverse figure to have enough detail and engineering that it would look half-way decent. I was always disappointed by the bayverse figures because they were never as detailed and articulated as their on-screen counterparts. What's the point of putting in all that detail for the movie if the figures they are promoting are always a disappointment by comparison?

[Sabrblade]

It is really telling that they put this much love into Barricade, and he is the only Decepticon movie masterpiece so far who wasn't just a repainted leader class figure, AKA original mold for the MPM series.

The only MPMs who were just redecoed Leader class molds were MPM-1 Starscream and MPM-2 Bumblebee. MPM-3 Bumblebee and MPM-4 Optimus Prime were all new molds.

[william-james88]

It is really telling that they put this much love into Barricade, and he is the only Decepticon movie masterpiece so far who wasn't just a repainted leader class figure, AKA original mold for the MPM series.

The only MPMs who were just redecoed Leader class molds were MPM-1 Starscream and MPM-2 Bumblebee. MPM-3 Bumblebee and MPM-4 Optimus Prime were all new molds.

How is that different than what he said?

[Sabrblade]

It is really telling that they put this much love into Barricade, and he is the only Decepticon movie masterpiece so far who wasn't just a repainted leader class figure, AKA original mold for the MPM series.

The only MPMs who were just redecoed Leader class molds were MPM-1 Starscream and MPM-2 Bumblebee. MPM-3 Bumblebee and MPM-4 Optimus Prime were all new molds.

How is that different than what he said?

I missed his use of the word "Decepticon", so it isn't.

[Va'al]

Found on the official Weibo page for Hasbro Transformers, we have a contest for fans to coincide with the release of the third figure in the Movie Masterpiece line, MPM-5 Barricade! Our machine translation (and Mandarin, for that matter) are a bit unhelpful, but it looks like fans will have a chance to visit the Hasbro offices - location unknown, as there are no Hasbro offices as such in the Chinese region, except for Singapore and manufacturing in Shanghai and other traditional venues - and preview the MPM5 figure as it is fully revealed to the collector world. How to enter? Entrants can simply post an image on Weibo of any of their currently existing Barricade figures present in their collection by November 20th!

If you're a Weibo member, pick out your favourite law enforcing changing robot, be it from the live-action movies or elsewhere in the Transformers line of toys, and zhù nǐ hǎo yùn!

Invite a Transformers fan to participate in the [MPM05 Barricade] the world's first video review of the shooting, you will also be the world's first fans to experience this toy!

Review time: November 22, 2017 afternoon.
Location: Hasbro Office.

In addition, you can also visit Hasbro Office, and be the first to experience the new Transformers 2018 products. Starting immediately, forward and/or upload photos that comment on any Barricade in your possession, you have a chance to be the lucky fan.

The result will be announced on November 20.

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[Note] Non-members cannot upload photos in the comments of the fans, when forwarding can be uploaded.

[Plastic Hero]

Eeeeeeehhhhhhh........

It's okaaaaaaayyy.....

[optimeow]

I have to point out that Singapore is in South East Asia and not a “Chinese region”...

[william-james88]

While fans are waiting for more images of Transformers Movie Masterpiece MPM-5 Barricade, we now have images of the box he will come in, courtesy of 淘宝店变形金刚改造工厂 on weibo (aka TF-Factory). While both the Takara Tomy and Hasbro logos are on the box, as is the case for all MPM releases since the 2017 line revival, we can tell this is the Hasbro packaging due to several languages being found on the box, and none of them being Japanese.

The packaging lets us know a few features such as a moving mouth mechanism and shows us what Barricade looks like with his mouth open. We also see that it is officially licenced. And for those wondering why the Canadian address is the most prominent one among all the legal writing in the back, it is because the box itself was printed in Canada (as is always the case for Hasbro Transformers products products). While we do not know the exact price yet nor the date of release, we assume the price will be around $80, the same price point Bumblebee was at.

Here is a list of additional facts regarding this product:

Features Barricade’s iconic Rotor Blade Wheel weapon from the TRANSFORMERS film
First Movie Masterpiece figure with a Movable Faceplate, allowing fans to play out their favorite scenes from the TRANSFORMERS film
Figure built with Die Cast Parts & features 170 Deco Ops with 30 Points of Articulation!
Vehicle-mode features Barricade’s accurate, licensed vehicle from the TRANSFORMERS film: Saleen S281 Extreme Ford Mustang Police Car
Product was designed with ILM Movie CAD Files from the Blockbuster film TRANSFORMERS
Figure features most film-accurate conversion to-date!
Item is the 1st Movie Masterpiece Decepticon to hit the market in over 8 years!

[Carnivius_Prime]

I want this. Hm approx £75. Need to make me much more monies if I'm starting to get hooked on third party and official MPM stuffs.

[Cybertronius Primus]

Will this be exclusive to toys r us in america and Japan again?

[william-james88]

Will this be exclusive to toys r us in america and Japan again?

Most probably

[Sabrblade]

Gotta admit, that packaging looks mighty purdy.