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[El Duque]

Site sponsor BigBadToyStore just dropped by with some huge Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece news! MP-22 will be none other than Ultra Magnus complete with transforming combining trailer armor. He's currently priced at $289.99, but is subject to change.

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MP-22 MASTERPIECE ULTRA MAGNUS WITH TRAILER - 'PERFECT EDITION'
Breaking News from BigBadToyStore – You Heard it Here First!
The next release in Takara’s Masterpiece Series will be the MP-22 Masterpiece Ultra Magnus with Trailer – ‘Perfect Edition’! Ultra Magnus will be based off the updated MP-10 Convoy mold and will at last come with an all new fully functional trailer that will combine with the Ultra Magnus cab for the ultimate display piece! Please note that the current pricing of $289.99 is not yet finalized and may be reduced later.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/prod ... ode=retail


KABAYA GUM PLUS TRANSFORMERS DX ROAD CAESAR SERIES - BOX, SINGLE
This new set of oversized (for Kabaya) model kits includes Overlord, Laster with Braver and Blacker with Support Mecha (to assemble Road Caesar). They are available as a Box of 5 random kits for $44.99, or as Random Single kits at $9.99 each.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/sear ... d%20Caesar


DC BISHOUJO ARMORED WONDER WOMAN
This new Bishoujo statue has Wonder Woman in her Armored attire and would be a cool edition to anyone’s Bishoujo statue collection. Currently priced at $64.99 with a chance of a price change one we get further information from our vendor.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/prod ... ode=retail


"THOR: THE DARK WORLD" FIGURES & MORE
Hasbro has announced the first waves of items from the upcoming Thor sequel. The 3.75" figure series 01 Case includes three each of Thor, Kurse and Battle Hammer Thor, along with two of Loki and one Dark Elf. The Case of 12 is listed at $114.99, or you can opt for the Set of five (one of each) for $74.99. Also, singles are available of both Thor figures at $9.99 each, and of Loki and Kurse at $14.99 each.
In addition to these figures, we have listings for a Thor 10" Electronic figure at $23.99, a 12" Thor figure at $10.99, a Thor Hero Mask at $11.99, a Thor Foam Hammer at $11.99 and a Thor Electronic Hammer at $23.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/sear ... rk%20world


X-TRANSBOTS BOOSTICUS KIT
This new kit is a great way to update your recently-released set of warrior-bots from the popular transforming robot video game. it includes a new chest plate, leg-matching feet pieces and many more parts to fill out this powerful super-robot. This set is listed at $54.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/prod ... ode=retail


CST-D01 AND CST-D02 SET OF OVER SLAY AND HAYMAKER
From Keith Fantasy Toys comes the latest in the transforming cassettes line with this cool new set priced at $39.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/prod ... ode=retail


TRANSFORMERS COVENANT OF PRIMUS DELUXE HARDCOVER
This new book fills in the mythology of Cybertron, including information and portraits of all the Thirteen Primes. it comes in a 'transforming' case, and is listed at $84.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/prod ... ode=retail


TRANSFORMERS 30TH ANNIVERSARY COLLECTION HARDCOVER
This book follows the history of the Transformers comics from Marvel through today, with information from writers and artists. It is listed at $44.99, $5 off of the MSRP.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/prod ... ode=retail


FANTASY FIGURE GALLERY - MEDUSA'S GAZE 1/4 SCALE RESIN STATUE
This popular 19" statue has returned, accompanied by a detailed display base. It includes a Certificate of Authenticity and is listed at $359.99, $39 off the MSRP.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/prod ... ode=retail


15" TANOOKI MARIO POLYSTONE STATUE
Mario wears his raccoon suit in this upcoming statue from First4Figures. He stands atop a grass-bearing cube base and is listed at $199.99, $10 off the MSRP.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/prod ... ode=retail


1/6 SCALE GANGSTER KINGDOM - SPADE 4 FIGURE
The latest to join the ranks of the Gangster Kingdom 1/6 scale toy line is the meanest of them all, Spade 4, priced at $129.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/prod ... ode=retail


1/6 SCALE ARMY ATTRACTIVE - CLARINET
The latest in the Army Attractive line is Clarinet, a bible wielding nun, priced at $124.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/prod ... ode=retail


JADA TOYS DIE-CAST HALO VEHICLE RESTOCK
These popular vehicles are back up for pre-order, with a few in stock already. We have the Hornet, Banshee, Mongoose, Warthog and Ghost available, each with one or two in-scale 2" plastic figures; these are priced at $7.99 - $27.99 each. We also have the 14" Warthog listed, which is listed at $44.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/sear ... earch=Jada


DRAGONBALL Z DX HIGH QUALITY FIGURE VOLUME 7 - SUPER SAIYAN GOGETA, SUPER SAIYAN SON GOKOU
The powerful warrior Gogeta is the result of the fusion of Goku and Vegeta. He and Super Saiyan Son Goku are each listed at $24.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/sear ... %20Quality


FESTIVUS POLE SET, TRAVEL MUG
The holiday created by the folks on Seinfeld is now the subject of two new releases from NECA. The Festivus 9" Pole Set comes with three Greeting Cards and is listed at $14.99, while the Ceramic Travel Mug has the image of George's dad explaining his issue with tinsel, and is listed at $11.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/sear ... h=festivus




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MP-17 MASTERPIECE PROWL
The latest release in the Masterpiece series is Prowl, Optimus Prime's second in command. He comes loaded with detail and is listed at $79.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/prod ... ode=retail


TG23 METROPLEX IMPORT VERSION
The Takara version of this gigantic Transformer has arrived. He comes with two cannons instead of one, as well as a slightly different deco, and is listed at $229.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/prod ... ode=retail


THE WALKING DEAD TV SERIES 04 - CASE, SET, SINGLES
Series 04 includes the Governor, Andrea, Carl, Riot Gear Zombie and Riot Gear Gas Mask Zombie. We have them as a Set of 5 for $69.99, or as a Case of 12 (three each of Andrea and the Governor, two each of the rest) at $159.99. Singles of each figure are available at $14.99 apiece.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/sear ... %20tv%2004


THE WALKING DEAD TV SERIES - MERLE & DARYL DIXON TWO-PACK
This popular pair of brothers may have chosen opposite sides at the beginning of the Woodbury situation, but they are together in this two-pack. Each comes loaded with weapons, and the set is listed at $26.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/prod ... ode=retail


MAGNIFICUS EXCLUSIVE
This redeco of the recent Perceptor release comes in the same black and red colors as the Magnificus exclusive from years ago. He changes into a halftrack vehicle and is listed at $89.99, $10 off of the MSRP.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/prod ... ode=retail


1/4 SCALE IRON MAN MARK VII BATTLE DAMAGE FIGURE
Tony Stark stands 18" tall in this battle-damaged version from the Battle of New York. It includes LED lights in the chest and palms as well as over 25 points of articulation, and is listed at $84.99, saving you $15 off of the MSRP.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/prod ... ode=retail


"IRON MAN 3" MARVEL LEGENDS SERIES 02 - CASE, SET, SINGLES
This Case of 8 includes three each of Iron Man Mark 42 and Iron Patriot, as well as two of the comic version of Ultron; it is listed at $124.99. We have these three figures listed as a Set as well, and it is priced at $49.99. Finally, singles of the Iron Man Mark 42 and Iron Patriot figures are each listed at $18.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/sear ... +Series+02


BIOSHOCK INFINITE SERIES 01 - SET, SINGLE
The first assortment of Bioshock Infinite figures includes Elizabeth and a Boys of Silence, and they are listed as a pair for $34.99. We also have singles of the Boys of Silence figure, priced at $18.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/sear ... ERIES%2001
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[megatronus]

ULTRA MAGNUS!!!

WITH TRANSFORMING TRAILER ARMOR!!!



I'm not even going to apologize for using all caps. This is amazing.

[Yotsuyasan]

Masterpiece Magnus? Oh my god, yes please! I don't even really have a specific place for it in my collection, but if Hasbro releases this domestically for a more reasonable price, I will be all over it!

[Wh33l Jck]

That's cool, kinda figures though. MP line is only going to be the heavy hitters they think will sell, which only makes sense.

I highly doubt we see a full 1984 lineup as MP. They will probably move on to season 3 characters and non-g1.

That is probably all the MP's for next year then... It makes me really wonder if I should just pull the trigger on Quakewave. I really want to know if this is something Hastak can not get the rights for.

[vectorsigma757]

PRE0RDERED. Yes Takara and BBTS, take all my money. I wasn't using it anyway.

[ScottyP]

Good price considering how much MP-10 was at release, and how much more this will (theoretically) do. Curious to see the direct import price though

[Superwheeljack]

AN MP MAGNUS????
YES!!!!
I have been waiting so long for one. I hope it's not big tower magnus though, then he won't scale right with my mp wheeljack.....
Oh well, I'll just have to wait
Still, this is awesome!
PLEASE LET GALVATRON BE NEXT, PLEEEEAAAAASSSSSEEEEEE

Oh, and before I forget, here's a concept design from Shogo Hasui
NOTE: THE PICTURE IS NOT THE FINAL DESIGN, IT'S ONLY A CONCEPT DESIGN FROM 2011

[Naked Magnus]

A Masterpiece Ultra Magnus?

MY WALLET CAN'T DEAL WITH THAT NOW!

[El Duque]

PLEASE LET GALVATRON BE NEXT, PLEEEEAAAAASSSSSEEEEEE

Oh, and before I forget, here's a concept design from Shogo Hasui

That's actually an old tweet from Shogo back when MP-10 first came out. It's an MP-10 with a carved G1 Ultra Magnus trailer strapped on.

As for future MP's I've heard they will galvanize the fandom, not to mention shock us and create a lot of waves.

[megatronus]

That's cool, kinda figures though. MP line is only going to be the heavy hitters they think will sell, which only makes sense.

I highly doubt we see a full 1984 lineup as MP. They will probably move on to season 3 characters and non-g1.

That is probably all the MP's for next year then... It makes me really wonder if I should just pull the trigger on Quakewave. I really want to know if this is something Hastak can not get the rights for.

What do you mean? They've been focusing primarily on the '84 lineup, and doing retools for characters in other seasons or series to help generate additional revenue and keep this line profitable. Name 1 non-'84 lineup character who isn't a retool or redeco of a previous MP... you can't, right?

From what I understand, Takara has been having trouble negotiating the rights for the Shockwave design from the Korean company that created it. Hopefully we'll see him in the pipeline.

[Wh33l Jck]

Yeah there were strong hints that a Galvatron was coming next, I guess this was a response to the 3rd party MP Magnus.

I would really love an official Shockwave though....

[megatronus]

As for future MP's I've heard they will galvanize the fandom, not to mention shock us and create a lot of waves.

If they did a Galvatron, that would be the first time since the MP reboot that they created a brand new mold for a non-84 character. Exciting!

And I sincerely hope Shockwave is soon. I've resisted Quake Wave for that very reason.

[Superwheeljack]

PLEASE LET GALVATRON BE NEXT, PLEEEEAAAAASSSSSEEEEEE

Oh, and before I forget, here's a concept design from Shogo Hasui

That's actually an old tweet from Shogo back when MP-10 first came out. It's an MP-10 with a carved G1 Ultra Magnus trailer strapped on.

As for future MP's I've heard they will galvanize the fandom, not to mention shock us and create a lot of waves.

I don't think they're making a Shocky now. I was when we were on the one digits, but now we're 13 figures over. He's one of the more popular , and he would've been one of the earlier releases. I would rather have a Galv than a shocky, and same with megs, Galv has to be my favorite con, but back on track, the original design is owned by another company and so we all know how hard it is for the companies to share. Hasbro is not letting companies doing what they're doing (For example, Big lots KO's).

As for future MP's I've heard they will galvanize the fandom, not to mention shock us and create a lot of waves.

If they did a Galvatron, that would be the first time since the MP reboot that they created a brand new mold for a non-84 character. Exciting!

You could count Ultra Manus as half since he was an 86 figure, but had the main body from Optimus. Basically Optimus in a mech. Powermaster are an entirely diffrent thing

[hinomars19]

hyperventilating! HYPERVENTILATING!!!

[Yotsuyasan]

Name 1 non-'84 lineup character who isn't a retool or redeco of a previous MP... you can't, right?

Right. I can't name one.

Grimlock.
Hot Rod / Rodimus Prime.

That's two.

Not to say I don't agree that recently they've been concentrating on the '84 line-up... But the MP line has had non-'84 molds before.

[Wh33l Jck]

That's cool, kinda figures though. MP line is only going to be the heavy hitters they think will sell, which only makes sense.

I highly doubt we see a full 1984 lineup as MP. They will probably move on to season 3 characters and non-g1.

That is probably all the MP's for next year then... It makes me really wonder if I should just pull the trigger on Quakewave. I really want to know if this is something Hastak can not get the rights for.

What do you mean? They've been focusing primarily on the '84 lineup, and doing retools for characters in other seasons or series to help generate additional revenue and keep this line profitable. Name 1 non-'84 lineup character who isn't a retool or redeco of a previous MP... you can't, right?

From what I understand, Takara has been having trouble negotiating the rights for the Shockwave design from the Korean company that created it. Hopefully we'll see him in the pipeline.

Yes, but they started out with Sideswipe really only because he was a red sports Lambo that they thought would sell. This is a business and they will only put out the most profitable characters they think will sell the most. That is why I guess a full 1984 lineup is kind of a pipedream.

This line will lose steam before they can release all of them.

[megatronus]

Name 1 non-'84 lineup character who isn't a retool or redeco of a previous MP... you can't, right?

Right. I can't name one.

Grimlock.
Hot Rod / Rodimus Prime.

That's two.

Not to say I don't agree that recently they've been concentrating on the '84 line-up... But the MP line has had non-'84 molds before.

I meant since the reboot... which started with MP-10.

Grimlock and Rodimus don't count

[Naked Magnus]

As for future MP's I've heard they will galvanize the fandom, not to mention shock us and create a lot of waves.

If they did a Galvatron, that would be the first time since the MP reboot that they created a brand new mold for a non-84 character. Exciting!

And I sincerely hope Shockwave is soon. I've resisted Quake Wave for that very reason.

It is hard to imagine how Takara could substantially improve on Quakewave, which I bought. The quality is excellent and looks and feels like an official product. It actually feels more sturdy and heavy than MP-13 Soundwave.

I am sure Takara could come up with a great and perhaps better design, but it is hard for me to imagine how they could make it substantially better to convince me to buy it. Fans Toys just nailed it with Quakewave!

[Sabrblade]

I'll hold off celebrating until I see pics.

[Yotsuyasan]

I meant since the reboot... which started with MP-10.

Grimlock and Rodimus don't count

Sure they do! Calling it a "reboot" is dumb. The only figure I'd consider rebooted is Optimus Prime himself, and (although we don't have a replacement for him yet) perhaps Megatron, who was designed to scale in robot mode with the MP-1 mold.

The fact that the MP-10 was designed in part to scale with MP-9 Rodimus shows to me that as far as the folks at Takara are concerned, the older figures still exist.



If we had to consider any point a "reboot," I'd say it started with MP-6. Before that was only MP-1 and its recolors, MP-5 Megatron, and of course the poorly colored MP-3 Starscream. (Obviously, the MP-3 mold is good enough that, in a slightly modified form, it is still being used! But Takara realized their error with coloration, hence MP-11.)

(It is tricker to figure things out in Hasbro's view, as obviously we have their wonderful unnumbered release of the MP-10 mold, but then their next releases were MP-1 Acid Storm and MP-2 Soundwave...? So I'd say ignore numbering when it comes to domestic releases...)

(Edit: Looking at the TFWiki, they state the line as considered to be rebooted, but starting with MP-9. If this is the case, then... Well, I can still at least name one non-'84 figure who is a new mold, then! But really, the MP-8 mold is great and looks just fine with MP-9 or MP-10, so if you still say Grimlock doesn't count that's as stupid as... well... Grimlock!)

Yes, but they started out with Sideswipe really only because he was a red sports Lambo that they thought would sell. This is a business and they will only put out the most profitable characters they think will sell the most. That is why I guess a full 1984 lineup is kind of a pipedream.

This line will lose steam before they can release all of them.

While I wouldn't be surprised if they never release all of them, they'll certainly get a majority of them, I'd think.

Let's take a look at the '84 Autobot line-up. It was separated into three segments. Mini-Cars, Cars, and Autobot Commander. That last one is pretty easy. Heck, MP Prime's been done twice.

Looking at Cars, we have the following. Crossed out ones have been done or are known to be coming:

Bluestreak
Hound
Ironhide
Jazz
Mirage
Prowl
Ratchet
Sideswipe
Sunstreaker
Trailbreaker
Wheeljack

Now, this is all supposition, but trying to look at it from a business point of view... Ironhide and Ratchet should hopefully be no brainers, as any figure with an easy redesign should be attractive to them. Likewise, Trailbreaker could give them a Hoist.

That leaves Hound, Jazz, Mirage, and Sunstreaker. These guys have less obvious repaints which I'm sure Takara will be happy to exploit, but would be less likely to appeal to everyone. Still, I'd consider them big enough characters to not writ them off.

Now, for the mini-cars, the only one we know is coming is Bumblebee. It wouldn't be the easiest re-use in the world, as it would take pretty much a complete reshelling, but I can't conceive of them having designed Bumblebee without also having Cliffjumper in mind.

I would perhaps worry about Brawn, Gears, Huffer, and Windcharger. I can't see the mini-cars getting as much love as the full-sized cars. But you never know! The Masterpiece line has been full of excellent surprises lately!

As far as Decepticons... If you still count MP-5, then the line-up is complete! If not, then you're just missing Megatron. (And many people have a hard time thinking they won't re-do him eventually.)

[megatronus]

I'm going to have to disagree with you, Yotsuyasan.

No one said the older figures don't exist. And no one said that MP-10 wasn't made to scale with Rodimus.

BUT - and this is a big but - the codification of scale began with MP-10, which was the point at which Takara decided to refocus and make Masterpiece a staple product line. You might think calling it a reboot is dumb, but I doubt Takara would; the launch of MP-10 represented a reboot in both the company strategy and the figures themselves.

You also forgot to mention that Grimlock and Rodimus are out of scale in 50% of their modes. Grimlock is completely out of robot scale, and Rodimus, if configured as Hot Rod, is completely out of scale with MP-10 in both modes. Point: reboot!

Feel free to disagree, but I've got my opinions, and I'm sticking to them

[Bowspearer]

I'll hold off celebrating until I see pics.

Or even an official announcement, which from memory we have even to get regarding MP-20 and MP-21. Until then, this is nothing more than a rumour.

[megatronus]

I'll hold off celebrating until I see pics.

Or even an official announcement, which from memory we have even to get regarding MP-20 and MP-21. Until then, this is nothing more than a rumour.

You guys are killing my buzz

[Yotsuyasan]

You also forgot to mention that Grimlock and Rodimus are out of scale in 50% of their modes. Grimlock is completely out of robot scale, and Rodimus, if configured as Hot Rod, is completely out of scale with MP-10 in both modes. Point: reboot!

Feel free to disagree, but I've got my opinions, and I'm sticking to them

Re: Scale -- As ever with Transformers, that is a useless argument. By your reasoning of a reboot starting with MP-10, then MP-11 would be part of that and thus should be a consistent scale. My, what a tiny jet he is.

And scale is absolutely impossible to keep consistent once they started doing Soundwave and his cassettes. After all, toys can't mass shift. Unless you're telling me that Soundwave just decided to be a really freaking huge cassette player!

In this case, I think we really can only look at robot mode for scale. And by that, I still think Rodimus and Grimlock fit.

Now, I know you and I shall not agree on this. And I don't wish to keep going on about it in a thread that is supposed to be (in part) about MP-22, and not the Masterpiece line as a whole... But one more (tongue in cheek) comment before I let it go... If the line rebooted, why is Takara still following the numbering established with MP-1? I don't see other reboots doing that... They didn't call the 2003 television series, "Galactica II: Starbuck's Sex Change," for example.

[Dead Metal]

I meant since the reboot... which started with MP-10.

Grimlock and Rodimus don't count

Sure they do! Calling it a "reboot" is dumb. The only figure I'd consider rebooted is Optimus Prime himself, and (although we don't have a replacement for him yet) perhaps Megatron, who was designed to scale in robot mode with the MP-1 mold.

The fact that the MP-10 was designed in part to scale with MP-9 Rodimus shows to me that as far as the folks at Takara are concerned, the older figures still exist.



If we had to consider any point a "reboot," I'd say it started with MP-6. Before that was only MP-1 and its recolors, MP-5 Megatron, and of course the poorly colored MP-3 Starscream. (Obviously, the MP-3 mold is good enough that, in a slightly modified form, it is still being used! But Takara realized their error with coloration, hence MP-11.)

Takara has stated that they rebooted the line with MP 10, MP 10 is the MP 1 of the reboot, which is precisely why MP 11 is a heavy remold of MP 3 Starscream. They wouldn't have bothered to release a new and improved version of Starscream if they still considered the previous releases to be part of the reboot, especially since they already did a G1 deco of Starscream.
Adding to that, Takara is doing the reboot right, by not only trying to be as screen accurate as possible, but also scaling the bot-modes to be in scale with each other relative to the show.

(It is tricker to figure things out in Hasbro's view, as obviously we have their wonderful unnumbered release of the MP-10 mold, but then their next releases were MP-1 Acid Storm and MP-2 Soundwave...? So I'd say ignore numbering when it comes to domestic releases...)

(Edit: Looking at the TFWiki, they state the line as considered to be rebooted, but starting with MP-9. If this is the case, then... Well, I can still at least name one non-'84 figure who is a new mold, then! But really, the MP-8 mold is great and looks just fine with MP-9 or MP-10, so if you still say Grimlock doesn't count that's as stupid as... well... Grimlock!)

You mean "In 2011, the line can be considered to have been rebooted; first with Rodimus Prime, and followed with a new-mold Optimus Prime scaled to Rodimus's height".
http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-new ... ce-174660/
Here it's clearly stated that MP 10 is the herald of the line's future.
Grimlock does not fit, he's two heads shorter than Optimus, while it should be the other way around. We'll very likely get a new Grimlock (I would be happy with a scaled up and slightly changed version of the MP 8 mold, since it's pretty damn awesome other than the size.

Yes, but they started out with Sideswipe really only because he was a red sports Lambo that they thought would sell. This is a business and they will only put out the most profitable characters they think will sell the most. That is why I guess a full 1984 lineup is kind of a pipedream.

This line will lose steam before they can release all of them.

While I wouldn't be surprised if they never release all of them, they'll certainly get a majority of them, I'd think.

Let's take a look at the '84 Autobot line-up. It was separated into three segments. Mini-Cars, Cars, and Autobot Commander. That last one is pretty easy. Heck, MP Prime's been done twice.

Looking at Cars, we have the following. Crossed out ones have been done or are known to be coming:

Bluestreak
Hound
Ironhide
Jazz
Mirage
Prowl
Ratchet
Sideswipe
Sunstreaker
Trailbreaker
Wheeljack

They'll be doing them all, that's one of the big selling points of this line, especially considering that all can be repainted/ remolded into something.

Now, this is all supposition, but trying to look at it from a business point of view... Ironhide and Ratchet should hopefully be no brainers, as any figure with an easy redesign should be attractive to them. Likewise, Trailbreaker could give them a Hoist.

That leaves Hound, Jazz, Mirage, and Sunstreaker. These guys have less obvious repaints which I'm sure Takara will be happy to exploit, but would be less likely to appeal to everyone. Still, I'd consider them big enough characters to not writ them off.

If the motivation to make a toy was that it appeals to "everyone", well then we wouldn't get a single toy ever. I mean to how many does G2 Sideswipe appeal to? Not to me, oh well so they won't be making it then, sorry guys.

Now, for the mini-cars, the only one we know is coming is Bumblebee. It wouldn't be the easiest re-use in the world, as it would take pretty much a complete reshelling, but I can't conceive of them having designed Bumblebee without also having Cliffjumper in mind.

I would perhaps worry about Brawn, Gears, Huffer, and Windcharger. I can't see the mini-cars getting as much love as the full-sized cars. But you never know! The Masterpiece line has been full of excellent surprises lately!

All those are going to be simple little guys, they where tiny in the show, plus again easy repaint/ remold fodder.

As far as Decepticons... If you still count MP-5, then the line-up is complete! If not, then you're just missing Megatron. (And many people have a hard time thinking they won't re-do him eventually.)

Hasbro MP TC was imported by Takara, leaving just Skywarp to get redone, which they'll be holding off on for a while. Pretty sure we'll be getting a new Megatron as well, he's one of the biggest names and most popular characters, so he's a no-brainer.

The only guys who'll be super hard to do are the giants like Omega Supreme and co, I seriously can't see them getting MP releases taking the current aim of the line into consideration, dudes'll be freaking huge.