Takara Website Update - MP-1B Masterpiece Convoy Black Version

Recently we have made known of the upcoming release of e-hobby exclusive MP1B Masterpiece Convoy Black version, Tomy Takara has just updated their website and include this version into the Masterpiece series.
Interestingly, Tomy Takara categorised the upcoming MP08X King Grimlock (exclusive by Toy Hobby Japan) and MP1B Convoy Black version as the "Spin Off Project". This new category probably means that we can expect more store exclusive repaint figures in the future.
As for the MP1B product, it is confirmed that this version is without the trailer that comes with MP4. The standard accessories are red energy axe, convoy gun, mini megatron alternate mode and red matrix with LED.
This version also comes with a special comic by the famous Japanese Transformers artist Mr. Hidetsugu Yoshioka.
The website also confirmed the release date of the MP 1B is second half of January 2010.
Click here to view Tomy Takara website: http://www.takaratomy.co.jp/products/TF ... mp01b.html
Interestingly, Tomy Takara categorised the upcoming MP08X King Grimlock (exclusive by Toy Hobby Japan) and MP1B Convoy Black version as the "Spin Off Project". This new category probably means that we can expect more store exclusive repaint figures in the future.
As for the MP1B product, it is confirmed that this version is without the trailer that comes with MP4. The standard accessories are red energy axe, convoy gun, mini megatron alternate mode and red matrix with LED.
This version also comes with a special comic by the famous Japanese Transformers artist Mr. Hidetsugu Yoshioka.
The website also confirmed the release date of the MP 1B is second half of January 2010.
Click here to view Tomy Takara website: http://www.takaratomy.co.jp/products/TF ... mp01b.html