Die Cast Optimus Prime Figure for Transformers Masterpiece Inferno Revealed

triKlops wrote:Wasn't the MP-05G release the first different HasAsia exclusive figure?
If so, that means the Reflector he came with would be the first example of coin substitution.

If I am wrong, please correct.
However I have been doing some research on the G release, its been popping up cheap on eBay and I have been trying to determine a difference between an official versus unofficial release before i make a purchase.
In the course of this research, the above info was fresh on my mind.

Ah right, yes. But did Takara release him too or was he only released by Transformers Asia? They rereleased other toys in new decos before so I would see him more along the lines of that. This is different since they are not making their own spin on things but actually being in charge of releasing straight takara products in Asia.

william-james88 wrote:

triKlops wrote:Wasn't the MP-05G release the first different HasAsia exclusive figure?
If so, that means the Reflector he came with would be the first example of coin substitution.

If I am wrong, please correct.
However I have been doing some research on the G release, its been popping up cheap on eBay and I have been trying to determine a difference between an official versus unofficial release before i make a purchase.
In the course of this research, the above info was fresh on my mind.

Ah right, yes. But did Takara release him too or was he only released by Transformers Asia? They rereleased other toys in new decos before so I would see him more along the lines of that. This is different since they are not making their own spin on things but actually being in charge of releasing straight takara products in Asia.

Fresh from the wiki...
http://tfwiki.net/wiki/Megatron_(G1)/toys#20th_Anniversary.2FMasterpiece
This guy has really intrigued me but to link it to the Inferno, it should be interesting if the die cast item theme continues.

"Megatron Gold Ver. (12/2014)
ID number: MP-05G
Accessories: Fusion cannon, energon mace, energy dagger, laser pistol, Kremzeek figure, Reflector figure
A gold-chrome redeco of the original MP-5 mold, Megatron Gold Version is a Hasbro Asia release under the TakaraTomy label (making it the first TakaraTomy Masterpiece to not be released, thus far, in Japan). It comes with all the same accessories as the original release as well as a new, non-transforming Reflector in camera mode."

triKlops wrote:
Fresh from the wiki...
http://tfwiki.net/wiki/Megatron_(G1)/toys#20th_Anniversary.2FMasterpiece
This guy has really intrigued me but to link it to the Inferno, it should be interesting if the die cast item theme continues.

"Megatron Gold Ver. (12/2014)
ID number: MP-05G
Accessories: Fusion cannon, energon mace, energy dagger, laser pistol, Kremzeek figure, Reflector figure
A gold-chrome redeco of the original MP-5 mold, Megatron Gold Version is a Hasbro Asia release under the TakaraTomy label (making it the first TakaraTomy Masterpiece to not be released, thus far, in Japan). It comes with all the same accessories as the original release as well as a new, non-transforming Reflector in camera mode."

The wiki should be corrected then since he wasn't a Hasbro Asia release, nut a Transformers Asia release instead, as we previously established.

And yeah, this makes him more of a special edition and not part of a larger line, which if what Transformers Asia would usualy do. Up until now, of course, where they are becoming in charge of the MP like in Asia.

Burn wrote:

triKlops wrote:(making it the first TakaraTomy Masterpiece to not be released, thus far, in Japan).

Technically (because they hadn't yet merged), that would have been MP-02 Ultra Magnus who was released in Australia in Takara packaging (with stickers added for recommended ages) through Target stores.

Hmmm, very interesting.
I forgot about the ole AustralAsia switcheroo.
Duly Noted.

Sabrblade wrote:

Burn wrote:

triKlops wrote:(making it the first TakaraTomy Masterpiece to not be released, thus far, in Japan).

Technically (because they hadn't yet merged), that would have been MP-02 Ultra Magnus who was released in Australia in Takara packaging (with stickers added for recommended ages) through Target stores.

But MP-2 did come out in Japan. Twice, even, as he was reissued in 2008.

Another interesting angle on releases.
Especially with more of this becoming prevalent, maybe the inclusion of the die cast figs are to make it stand out from the sea of HAsTakTomy releases in various forms, origins and waves.

Whoa, Inferno! Don't do that here! Go find a bathroom, man!

Staircase Transformation Video
https://www.facebook.com/wanna.hobby.co ... 413978875/

Taiwan-based retailer Wanna-Hobby have posted on their Facebook page a clip showing how the upcoming Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece Inferno operates its engineering magic to make the ladder disappear - and now you can partake of the visual spectacle too, by checking it out below!

Relic0037 wrote:Looks like another good addition to the Masterpiece line. I wonder when we will get more of the first season Autobots like Jazz, Hound, & Sunstreaker?

There are options Foss these out there.

Black Bumblebee wrote:Options are out there, yeah, but many want official. Official tends to do it better, and cheaper, than 3rd party.

Not anymore. Prices have leveled out pretty even, and quality is better in many cases.

Official is just a word that has lost its meaning. Don't let it keep you away from amazing transformer figures.