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News Credits: 251 · by **Mindmaster** » Tue Jul 23, 2013 2:08 pm

As much as I would love to see Star Saber get his own MP toy, I really want Armada Optimus Prime to get his own, for nostalgia's sake (and, well, my Optimus has suffered from GPS, now having only one arm in robot mode).

So could the runner-ups also receive MP toys?

News Credits: 5749 · by **El Duque** » Tue Jul 23, 2013 2:12 pm

Honestly I don't think the results of the poll are anything other than market research to gauge collector interest in characters outside of G1 in the MP line. They probably have two or three of the characters already designed and a the "winner" was probably determined long ago.

News Credits: 14 · by **DecepticonFinishline** » Tue Jul 23, 2013 2:12 pm

Oh my... Color me not interested...

Of those, I'd have to say that I only want Primal or RiD Optimus.

Star Saber would be okay, too, I suppose. Just anything but a 'fortress-former'.

News Credits: 1 · by **datguy86** » Tue Jul 23, 2013 2:35 pm

El Duque wrote:Honestly I don't think the results of the poll are anything other than market research to gauge collector interest in characters outside of G1 in the MP line. They probably have two or three of the characters already designed and a the "winner" was probably determined long ago.

Agreed. The time it takes to display a prototype of the figure after announcing the winner will be what really tells us how this went down.

News Credits: 2 · by **Convotron** » Tue Jul 23, 2013 2:54 pm

datguy86 wrote:
El Duque wrote:Honestly I don't think the results of the poll are anything other than market research to gauge collector interest in characters outside of G1 in the MP line. They probably have two or three of the characters already designed and a the "winner" was probably determined long ago.

Agreed. The time it takes to display a prototype of the figure after announcing the winner will be what really tells us how this went down.

Agreed with both datguy86 and El Duque.

Considering that it takes 2+ years for the average Transformer toy development cycle, a toy with Masterpiece level design and engineering isn't going to be simply made and brought to market without significant planning.

Unless the "winning" choice is slated for release in mid to late 2015 at the earliest, I'd say that the MP toy was already in development.

News Credits: 13 · by **grimdragon2001** » Tue Jul 23, 2013 3:24 pm

An MP Fort Max might be interesting, although I could easily see I as being a heavily retooled version of the G1 toy, adding articulation joints to maximize posability.

by **Dean ML** » Tue Jul 23, 2013 3:35 pm

Ginrai, Dai Atlas, and Star Saber are the only ones I'd have any interest in. I'm strictly in-scale G1.

News Credits: 1 · by **KNM2012** » Tue Jul 23, 2013 6:39 pm

I was hoping to hear about this.

Because I expected Star Saber to be #1. Holy grail factor + possibly Victory add-ons. Surprised I was right about Dai Atlas, as I based that on lack of reissue + being the last animated Supreme Commander in the Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers toyline. But "Micron Dentsu" Convoy getting the #2 slot so far? Not final, and Star Saber might win. But Mindmaster said it best when it comes to the "nostalgia" factor.

Also, I am assuming that Lio Convoy did not make the top 5 slot. Would not be surprised if (Beast) Convoy made it to #4. But when it comes to the prototypes, I bet that they made scaled down versions in advance. Because that is what they did in preparation for the Binaltech/Alternity version of Smokescreen. That, or study the Robot Master figures. :lol:

Either way, I need to see how I feel about collecting when the winner is up for preorder.

by **amtm** » Tue Jul 23, 2013 7:17 pm

I wouldn't say the winning character is already chosen. But I would bet what we'll see is one of two things. Either it's just going to be a repaint of an already released figure with maybe a new head and weapon, or they made a generic body design in advance and will swap in a different head, weapon, etc. depending on the fans' choice. I expect it to be as unique as all the convention/collectors club "exclusives".

News Credits: 1452 · by **Blurrz** » Tue Jul 23, 2013 7:19 pm

If they are ever going to do Micron Legend Optimus Prime, they need to do it right, and give us a new Micron Sparkplug that is highly articulated. Much of the grief of not liking the new Armada Starscream Deluxe figure is that there is no Swindle. Hopefully Takara corrects it..

News Credits: 251 · by **Mindmaster** » Tue Jul 23, 2013 7:20 pm

amtm wrote:Either it's just going to be a repaint of an already released figure with maybe a new head and weapon, or they made a generic body design in advance and will swap in a different head, weapon, etc. depending on the fans' choice. I expect it to be as unique as all the convention/collectors club "exclusives".

This is pretty much the same deal as the poll on Windblade: they wouldn't put this much love, and let the fanbase have a hand in choosing the next MP figure, just to make it a retool of an existing MP and making it exclusive.

News Credits: 251 · by **Mindmaster** » Tue Jul 23, 2013 7:23 pm

Blurrz wrote:Much of the grief of not liking the new Armada Starscream Deluxe figure is that there is no Swindle.

I know, that really irked me. The toy looks fantastic, but it feels incomplete without the addition of Swindle. I'm sure some third party companies have heard our plight and are already in the developmental phase of making a little Swindle for Starscream.

Like chaosmage42 on Facebook · by **chaosmage42** » Tue Jul 23, 2013 7:36 pm

of these figures i hope its starsaber or dai atlus as we have never gotten those figures and i would buy a master piece-which i normally don't to get them -star saber is one i would really like

News Credits: 1 · by **KNM2012** » Tue Jul 23, 2013 7:43 pm

Mindmaster wrote:
amtm wrote:Either it's just going to be a repaint of an already released figure with maybe a new head and weapon, or they made a generic body design in advance and will swap in a different head, weapon, etc. depending on the fans' choice. I expect it to be as unique as all the convention/collectors club "exclusives".

This is pretty much the same deal as the poll on Windblade: they wouldn't put this much love, and let the fanbase have a hand in choosing the next MP figure, just to make it a retool of an existing MP and making it exclusive.

100% agreed. Between the fact that this is the 30th anniversary piece, fans are spending money on figures in hopes of having their votes count, and that these characters cannot be based on any pre-existing molds... There is no chance or merit that they will cut corners and turn a "MP-10" Convoy into a Star Saber, Dai Atlas, etc.

Ironically, though, G-2 Battle Convoy was a form reused for Beast Convoy in Beast Wars Reborn. But, then again, that story was also based in the Micron Trilogy universe. :lol:

by **SentinelA** » Tue Jul 23, 2013 7:49 pm

Try none of the above. I WANT GALVATRON!

News Credits: 1 · by **KNM2012** » Tue Jul 23, 2013 8:03 pm

SentinelA wrote:Try none of the above. I WANT GALVATRON!

However, Galvatron was not a Cybertron Supreme Commander that appeared in any of the pre-merger series. :lol:

However, be patient. They might do either a "Generations" incarnation before they decide to do a Masterpiece version of the other major 2010 characters.

Like chaosmage42 on Facebook · by **chaosmage42** » Tue Jul 23, 2013 10:00 pm

so not only is the subject of voting from the 80s so is the voting process -im feeling like im in a time warp

News Credits: 1 · by **T-Macksimus** » Tue Jul 23, 2013 11:36 pm

While I have always been a big fan of Fort Max, they'd either have to scale him down to MP Prime size, which I'm not at all opposed to honestly, or else charge damn near 600 bucks for a retooled full size MP quality (not this Generations Metroplex monstrosity which is rapidly losing it's appeal to me) and I can't see that happening. I'm hoping Dai Atlas gets it. If it has to be a Prime, I'd just as soon see Lio or the Cybertron incarnation get it but they aren't in the running.
It doesn't matter much anyways. Being in the States I'm not likely to lay my hands on one anytime soon, not unless I'm willing to pay some exorbitant price for it.

by **RAcast** » Tue Jul 23, 2013 11:45 pm

T-Macksimus wrote:While I have always been a big fan of Fort Max, they'd either have to scale him down to MP Prime size, which I'm not at all opposed to honestly, or else charge damn near 600 bucks for a retooled full size MP quality (not this Generations Metroplex monstrosity which is rapidly losing it's appeal to me) and I can't see that happening. I'm hoping Dai Atlas gets it. If it has to be a Prime, I'd just as soon see Lio or the Cybertron incarnation get it but they aren't in the running.
It doesn't matter much anyways. Being in the States I'm not likely to lay my hands on one anytime soon, not unless I'm willing to pay some exorbitant price for it.

Fort Max is normal-guy size in the IDW comics, so there is precedent.

News Credits: 9 · by **Mykltron** » Wed Jul 24, 2013 4:48 am

Looks like I'll be passing on this MP.

by **amtm** » Wed Jul 24, 2013 9:05 pm

KUMA-NIN Maximus wrote:
Mindmaster wrote:
amtm wrote:Either it's just going to be a repaint of an already released figure with maybe a new head and weapon, or they made a generic body design in advance and will swap in a different head, weapon, etc. depending on the fans' choice. I expect it to be as unique as all the convention/collectors club "exclusives".

This is pretty much the same deal as the poll on Windblade: they wouldn't put this much love, and let the fanbase have a hand in choosing the next MP figure, just to make it a retool of an existing MP and making it exclusive.

100% agreed. Between the fact that this is the 30th anniversary piece, fans are spending money on figures in hopes of having their votes count, and that these characters cannot be based on any pre-existing molds... There is no chance or merit that they will cut corners and turn a "MP-10" Convoy into a Star Saber, Dai Atlas, etc.

Hey, I would love to end up wrong. I mean, it's not like they could do whatever they feel like and turn Fortress Maximus and Star Saber into cars. I'll believe it when I see it, but I'm not getting my hopes up.

News Credits: 456 · by **Sabrblade** » Wed Oct 23, 2013 6:02 pm

http://www.takaratomy.co.jp/products/tf30th/news.html

The winner of the Masterpiece Fans Choice poll shall be revealed on November 19th.

News Credits: 32 · by **Grifter Prime** » Mon Nov 11, 2013 11:58 am

Seems that a decision might be announced soon on the next Masterpiece!!! It would seem the 19th is the time to tune in to see who is next!!!

http://www.takaratomy.co.jp/products/tf30th/news.html

News Credits: 32 · by **Grifter Prime** » Mon Nov 11, 2013 12:04 pm

Update!

Details of live delivery of Masterpiece Fan's Choice results announced decision!

Date and time: 21:00 (Tuesday) 20:00 to 19 November 2013 (planned)
The free delivery at YouTube Live Tomy channel in: How to Watch
Click the following URL.
http://www.youtube.com/playlist?feature ... hheFDqI4i9

Other Maeda and producer Transformers DJ, luxurious guest appearance as well!
In addition, in conjunction with the planning of Twitter is also planned that day.
Please look forward to follow the official account of "Transformers Information Bureau".

Do not miss a moment of a new Masterpiece decision!

News Credits: 251 · by **Mindmaster** » Mon Nov 11, 2013 12:24 pm

The results are in, as TakaraTomy has announced that they will be announcing the winner of the fan poll to decide the character to receive Masterpiece treatment in celebration of the Transformers' thirtieth anniversary very soon! Seibertron user Grifter Prime brings us the details:

Grifter Prime wrote:Details of live delivery of Masterpiece Fan's Choice results announced decision!

Date and time: 21:00 (Tuesday) 20:00 to 19 November 2013 (planned)
The free delivery at YouTube Live Tomy channel in: How to Watch
Click the following URL.
http://www.youtube.com/playlist?feature ... hheFDqI4i9

Other Maeda and producer Transformers DJ, luxurious guest appearance as well!
In addition, in conjunction with the planning of Twitter is also planned that day.
Please look forward to follow the official account of "Transformers Information Bureau".

As stated above, once the 19th rolls around, Takara Tomy will be dropping hints on their Twitter until they announce the winner. The winner will then be announced on their YouTube channel. Stay tuned!

Here are the choices ...

#1 - G1 Headmasters Fortress Maximus
#2 - G1 Masterforce Super Ginrai (Powermaster Optimus Prime)
#3 - G1 Victory Star Saber
#4 - G1 Zone Dai Atlas
#5 - Beast Convoy (Optimus Primal)
#6 - Beast Wars II Lio Convoy
#7 - Beast Wars Neo Big Convoy
#8 - Car Robots Fire Convoy (RID Optimus Prime)
#9 - Micron Legends Super Convoy (Armada Optimus Prime)
#10 - Superlink Grand Convoy (Energon Optimus Prime)
#11 - Galaxy Force Galaxy Convoy (Cybertron Optimus Prime)