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News Credits: 5749 · by **El Duque** » Thu Mar 14, 2013 8:35 am

Takara Tomy designer Shogo Hasui has tweeted an image of their upcoming Transformers Masterpiece MP-10B Convoy. This version of the Masterpiece Convoy 2.0 mold features the popular black deco, but does not come with a trailer. Check out the image mirrored below.

News Credits: 62 · by **#Sideways#** » Thu Mar 14, 2013 9:07 am

Takara Guy: Guys! The fans want a re-release of Masterpiece Optimus!

Other Takara Guy: Well we certainly cannot put something that would be a complete re-release.

Takara Guy: Then what will we do?

Other Takara Guy:

Apparently this was their thought process. Not to say it doesn't look good, it's just that this should be something else, like, oh I dunno, final battle Optimus with awesome paint-apps minus the black dot that was supposed to be where he was shot? I mean... Kind of meh.

News Credits: 461 · by **mooncake623** » Thu Mar 14, 2013 9:27 am

I like it. I think I will buy this.

News Credits: 2 · by **Sideswipe 00** » Thu Mar 14, 2013 9:31 am

I have yet to buy any of the masterpieces...not that I don't want to and that I don't have the money...oh wait i bought Thundercracker on a whim because I was upset that Toys R Us didn't have Optimus...Oh and I haev Grimlock because he is just awesome and I preordered him from ToysRUs.com for $50 xD But no Optimus... :sad:

I rather not pay over $100 for him either x3

News Credits: 3 · by **metaphorge** » Thu Mar 14, 2013 10:46 am

I'm trying not to want this.

I am failing.

I really want a trailer for it in vehicle mode. I wonder if some third party will oblige me.

What I REALLY want, however, is a Masterpiece Robots in Disguise Scourge.

I could see this happening eventually, too (obviously preceded by a Masterpiece G2 Laser Prime).

I'm sure it will be awhile, but I'm betting Takara will make it happen eventually (especially if they pop out a Masterpiece G2 tank Megatron....

by **AutoBorst** » Thu Mar 14, 2013 10:56 am

Saw that one coming miles away.

News Credits: 456 · by **Sabrblade** » Thu Mar 14, 2013 11:14 am

Sure does look nice.

by **Shadowstream** » Thu Mar 14, 2013 1:04 pm

I do wish they'd have tried something different with the repaint scheme for once...

by **Sinnertwin** » Thu Mar 14, 2013 5:43 pm

Sabrblade wrote:Sure does look nice.

I agree.
Didn't we see this in one of the first MP Soundwave review about 2 months ago. His name escapes me, but didn't he place it next to Soundwave briefly as a comparison?

News Credits: 409 · by **Stormrider** » Thu Mar 14, 2013 6:43 pm

Is he being sold with his trailer?

News Credits: 6188 · by **Va'al** » Thu Mar 14, 2013 6:52 pm

Stormrider wrote:Is he being sold with his trailer?

Nope.

El Duque wrote:Takara Tomy designer Shogo Hasui has tweeted an image of their upcoming Transformers Masterpiece MP-10B Convoy. This version of the Masterpiece Convoy 2.0 mold features the popular black deco, but does not come with a trailer. Check out the image mirrored below.

News Credits: 387 · by **Bounti76** » Thu Mar 14, 2013 9:13 pm

Beautiful figure....if it came with a trailer I'd bite.

Also, I'm guessing since this is a Japanese exclusive that that's the reason why this isn't "Masterpiece Nemesis Prime".

News Credits: 456 · by **Sabrblade** » Thu Mar 14, 2013 9:27 pm

Bounti76 wrote:Beautiful figure....if it came with a trailer I'd bite.

Also, I'm guessing since this is a Japanese exclusive that that's the reason why this isn't "Masterpiece Nemesis Prime".

TakaraTomy doesn't use the U.S. names on Masterpiece figures (or on Encore figures).

by **VioMeTriX** » Thu Mar 14, 2013 10:25 pm

everyone is worried about the damn trailer... well if you have mp-10 use that trailer, that way you have robot mode and truck mode in one display. otherwise it would be 300 like mp-10 with the trailer.

by **Sinnertwin** » Fri Mar 15, 2013 12:30 am

VioMeTriX wrote:everyone is worried about the damn trailer... well if you have mp-10 use that trailer, that way you have robot mode and truck mode in one display. otherwise it would be 300 like mp-10 with the trailer.

The trailer with the Autobot logo smack bang in the middle of it? Dont give the robot an identity crisis or anything

I prefer no trailer anyway. Cheaper and i display it in robot mode.

News Credits: 241 · by **Jelze Bunnycat** » Fri Mar 15, 2013 2:11 pm

Sabrblade wrote:
Bounti76 wrote:Beautiful figure....if it came with a trailer I'd bite.

Also, I'm guessing since this is a Japanese exclusive that that's the reason why this isn't "Masterpiece Nemesis Prime".
TakaraTomy doesn't use the U.S. names on Masterpiece figures (or on Encore figures).

At least the ones that are based on their 1985-1992 Generation One line. The "reimaginings" like United and Generations do use the US names however.

News Credits: 1 · by **KNM2012** » Fri Mar 15, 2013 2:50 pm

#Sideways# wrote:Takara Guy: Guys! The fans want a re-release of Masterpiece Optimus!

Other Takara Guy: Well we certainly cannot put something that would be a complete re-release.

Takara Guy: Then what will we do?

Other Takara Guy:

Apparently this was their thought process. Not to say it doesn't look good, it's just that this should be something else, like, oh I dunno, final battle Optimus with awesome paint-apps minus the black dot that was supposed to be where he was shot? I mean... Kind of meh.

To be honest, this is the official debut piece of Black Convoy (Nemesis Prime) when it comes to the Takara G1 continuity. This excludes Alternity's Convoy (Super Black) and the "USA Editions" Nemesis Prime (a repaint of Big Convoy). That, and even then, Rodimus Convoy and "Animated" Rodimus Prime each received a "Black" (i.e. "Dark") incarnation.

So in all cases, when they did this, they decided to make a "Dark" incarnation of Convoy... Not a second "Black Version".

News Credits: 456 · by **Sabrblade** » Fri Mar 15, 2013 10:56 pm

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:
Bounti76 wrote:Beautiful figure....if it came with a trailer I'd bite.

Also, I'm guessing since this is a Japanese exclusive that that's the reason why this isn't "Masterpiece Nemesis Prime".
TakaraTomy doesn't use the U.S. names on Masterpiece figures (or on Encore figures).

At least the ones that are based on their 1985-1992 Generation One line. The "reimaginings" like United and Generations do use the US names however.

That's not what I said.

by **VioMeTriX** » Sat Mar 16, 2013 6:52 am

I read the post you put that in, it is exactly what you said... not that the one line is anything diabolical or mean.

News Credits: 241 · by **Jelze Bunnycat** » Sat Mar 16, 2013 10:36 am

Sabrblade wrote:
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:
Bounti76 wrote:Beautiful figure....if it came with a trailer I'd bite.

Also, I'm guessing since this is a Japanese exclusive that that's the reason why this isn't "Masterpiece Nemesis Prime".
TakaraTomy doesn't use the U.S. names on Masterpiece figures (or on Encore figures).

At least the ones that are based on their 1985-1992 Generation One line. The "reimaginings" like United and Generations do use the US names however.
That's not what I said.

Just in before "But United, Generations and Super GT are G1 too and they use US names!" :lol:

Wasn't meant to correct you or anything.

News Credits: 409 · by **Stormrider** » Sat Mar 16, 2013 9:21 pm

KUMA-NIN Maximus wrote:
#Sideways# wrote:Takara Guy: Guys! The fans want a re-release of Masterpiece Optimus!

Other Takara Guy: Well we certainly cannot put something that would be a complete re-release.

Takara Guy: Then what will we do?

Other Takara Guy:

Apparently this was their thought process. Not to say it doesn't look good, it's just that this should be something else, like, oh I dunno, final battle Optimus with awesome paint-apps minus the black dot that was supposed to be where he was shot? I mean... Kind of meh.

To be honest, this is the official debut piece of Black Convoy (Nemesis Prime) when it comes to the Takara G1 continuity. This excludes Alternity's Convoy (Super Black) and the "USA Editions" Nemesis Prime (a repaint of Big Convoy). That, and even then, Rodimus Convoy and "Animated" Rodimus Prime each received a "Black" (i.e. "Dark") incarnation.

So in all cases, when they did this, they decided to make a "Dark" incarnation of Convoy... Not a second "Black Version".

Not sure if I am following you. There was a Black Convoy Binaltech that had a Decepticon symbol. Same deco

News Credits: 456 · by **Sabrblade** » Sat Mar 16, 2013 9:29 pm

Stormrider wrote:Not sure if I am following you. There was a Black Convoy Binaltech that had a Decepticon symbol. Same deco

He means chronologically in a fictional sense. If this Black Convoy were to appear in any G1 fiction, he'd probably appear at a pre-2003 point in the timeline (since Binaltech Black Convoy first appeared after 2003 and in a splinter timeline).

News Credits: 409 · by **Stormrider** » Sun Mar 17, 2013 12:30 pm

Sabrblade wrote:
Stormrider wrote:Not sure if I am following you. There was a Black Convoy Binaltech that had a Decepticon symbol. Same deco
He means chronologically in a fictional sense. If this Black Convoy were to appear in any G1 fiction, he'd probably appear at a pre-2003 point in the timeline (since Binaltech Black Convoy first appeared after 2003 and in a splinter timeline).

Thanks. Now I understand.

News Credits: 6188 · by **Va'al** » Wed Jul 05, 2017 12:16 am

It's Evil Optimus Season. We knew of a reissue of Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-10 Black Convoy from this news post, and we now also have some more specific details courtesy of TAG Hobby! According to their listing, the figure will be out this December and priced at 12.800 Yen (approx 113 USD at the time of writing), featuring the same accessories as the previous release - including the lack of trailer. Refresh your memory with our gallery of the red-windowed, black truck, right here, and let us know what you think of the reissue in the Energon Pub!

Masterpiece MP-10B Black convoy

In the masterpiece series which is the highest peak brand of Transformers, it is decided to resell "black convoy" which was extremely popular in the past! It is based on the popular "MP-10 Convoy" specification with black convoy coloring. A laser gun that can be folded and stored on the back of the main unit, and a matrix that stores it in the chest are also included.

[Set contents] · Black convoy body (1) · Laser rifle (1) · Matrix (1) · Instruction manual (1)

Package size: W205 × H350 × D 102 mm

News Credits: 293 · by **shajaki** » Wed Jul 05, 2017 1:13 am

This is a necro of a thread :lol:

Honestly... I'm trying to decide if I need this.... and other reissues. Let me explain.....

The most recent MP's, have this logo stamped on them:

I don't know what it is, but it's there. And it's also on the most recent reissues. Starscream, Soundwave, and the two Cassette sets. If I were a betting man, I'd say this'll have it too. I have already committed myself to buying everything MP, including box variants... but this is so arbitrary and minuscule...... the struggle....