Masterpiece MP01-B - Black Convoy

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More Masterpiece news this week, as it looks like a variation of Masterpiece Optimus Prime/Convoy is about to come our way. While not very unpredicatable, Masterpiece MP01-B is a Black repaint of MP-01, clearly paying homage to Scourge/Nemesis Prime. Thanks to e-hobby, we get a wonderful look at this figure;

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If you missed out on it, remember to check out Wal*Mart's Masterpiece Skywarp. The original link to Black Convoy's pre-order is here, however you may wish to brush up on your Japanese if you wish to obtain it off of E-hobby. Of course, our friends at BigBadToyStore are here to help out us English speaking folk, with a preorder for Nemesis Prime here.

The extent of this figures availability is unknown at the moment, so stay tuned to Seibertron.com for your latest news and updates about MP01-B!

Credit(s): Real Devastator, e-hobby.co.jk

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Re: Masterpiece MP01-B - Black Convoy (969476)
Posted by Dead Metal on August 7th, 2009 @ 5:58am CDT

That is badass, I may just have to get that hope it won't be too expensive.

Re: Masterpiece MP01-B - Black Convoy (969477)
Posted by Mach on August 7th, 2009 @ 5:58am CDT

BTW, the piece comes with a comic produced by Yoshioka Hidetsugu (吉岡英嗣)......
Releasing date is 2010 January.

I CAN'T WAIT, I MUST HAVE IT!!!

Re: Masterpiece MP01-B - Black Convoy (969487)
Posted by Lockdown91 on August 7th, 2009 @ 6:09am CDT

It looks amazing, but why does it still have an autobot symbol, couldn't they remold it into a decepticon symbol, or wasn't nemesis prime a decepticon? :S

other then that it looks amazing, i wonder if the stickers on the com links will be different

Re: Masterpiece MP01-B - Black Convoy (969489)
Posted by Mach on August 7th, 2009 @ 6:12am CDT

OptimusKayle wrote:It looks amazing, but why does it still have an autobot symbol, couldn't they remold it into a decepticon symbol, or wasn't nemesis prime a decepticon? :S

other then that it looks amazing, i wonder if the stickers on the com links will be different

This is Black version Optimus Prime/Convoy. Not Nemesis Prime.

But just bloody no need to open a new mold for it, convenient sake.

Re: Masterpiece MP01-B - Black Convoy (969492)
Posted by waaaaghlord on August 7th, 2009 @ 6:19am CDT

OptimusKayle wrote:It looks amazing, but why does it still have an autobot symbol, couldn't they remold it into a decepticon symbol, or wasn't nemesis prime a decepticon? :S

other then that it looks amazing, i wonder if the stickers on the com links will be different

While most black Prime releases in the west are Decepticons the tendency in Japan is for them to be Cybertrons. We have seen this previously with Jafcon Convoy, LD Black Fire Convoy, Nucleon Quest Prime (I think that one was called Prime rather than Convoy or Ginrae, could be wrong), THS-02B and the so far unproduced Wondefest Black Convoy, although Car Robots Black Convoy and the Nemesis version of Convoy from Micron Legend buck the trend.

I would have rather seen the symbol remoulded as well, it won't be easy to make look good with just the application of a sticker over the moulded Cybertron symbol.

Re: Masterpiece MP01-B - Black Convoy (969498)
Posted by Lockdown91 on August 7th, 2009 @ 6:48am CDT

ohh im half asleep, i thought it was nemesis prime, but i just re read it and it says it only pays homage to him, and thanks for the info on the japanese part, i don't really know much about the japanese side of transformers to be honest but i'm gonna start reading more about it on Tformers wiki to nerd up :-B

Re: Masterpiece MP01-B - Black Convoy (969501)
Posted by Covenant on August 7th, 2009 @ 7:13am CDT

History lessons on Black Primes in Japan aside, I do have a sneaking suspicion the fact it was easier to leave the Bot symbol and call it Black Optimus is in play. :lol:

Re: Masterpiece MP01-B - Black Convoy (969508)
Posted by Primus1101 on August 7th, 2009 @ 7:15am CDT

I'm so getting this to go aloong with Skywarp. But this is giving me a godsend because I need a "Nemesis Prime" who turns from the Autobots to the Decepticons without actually changing his symbol. If any of you wanna hear my ideas, send me a private message or an email

Re: Masterpiece MP01-B - Black Convoy (969511)
Posted by Ravage XK on August 7th, 2009 @ 7:24am CDT

Very nice. I wonder if it will be a "perfect" release with a trailer?

Re: Masterpiece MP01-B - Black Convoy (969514)
Posted by Narc on August 7th, 2009 @ 7:28am CDT

I was just thinking about a black MP Convoy a few weeks ago and now we have this. I should think about cool stuff more often, like maybe a real MP Ultra Magnus trailer (please, please, please!!!). :grin:

Re: Masterpiece MP01-B - Black Convoy (969516)
Posted by DevastaTTor on August 7th, 2009 @ 7:30am CDT

This piece looks really nice. Depending on the cost and when it's released I may bite. Might make a great Xmas gift.

Re: Masterpiece MP01-B - Black Convoy (969517)
Posted by Counterpunch on August 7th, 2009 @ 7:33am CDT

Next up Convoy Ganguro Edition w/bad tan, knee-high socks, and a life philosophy which allows him to do anything in pursuit of a yen.

Re: Masterpiece MP01-B - Black Convoy (969521)
Posted by Rated X on August 7th, 2009 @ 7:41am CDT

Nice...it would be nice if they would sell this Prime in Toys r Us or Wal-Mart !!! (I know fat chance as long as people keep swiping them debit cards !!!) But I lke him on the real !!!

Re: Masterpiece MP01-B - Black Convoy (969530)
Posted by Convotron on August 7th, 2009 @ 7:53am CDT

Man, my wallet is getting hit hard but I must buy this! Thanks for posting the photos.

Re: Masterpiece MP01-B - Black Convoy (969533)
Posted by GuyIncognito on August 7th, 2009 @ 8:06am CDT

I've never bought any MPs before, but between this one and the new Skywarp I think I might have to start adding some to my collection.

Re: Masterpiece MP01-B - Black Convoy (969534)
Posted by skywarp-2 on August 7th, 2009 @ 8:07am CDT

Enter the 3rd party market, with a molded shoulder replacement.. =P~

nemi.png

Re: Masterpiece MP01-B - Black Convoy (969539)
Posted by Gutter Bunny on August 7th, 2009 @ 8:13am CDT

yay. That will save me the trouble of trying to repaint my dvd prime into this like i have been planning for years.

now where is my bbts pre-order.

Re: Masterpiece MP01-B - Black Convoy (969554)
Posted by Tigertrack on August 7th, 2009 @ 9:05am CDT

Whose picture shows up on his forearm screeen?

And Megatron rifle :grin:

...should be chrome...

Re: Masterpiece MP01-B - Black Convoy (969564)
Posted by REMINATOR on August 7th, 2009 @ 9:15am CDT

Narc wrote:I was just thinking about a black MP Convoy a few weeks ago and now we have this. I should think about cool stuff more often, like maybe a real MP Ultra Magnus trailer (please, please, please!!!).

Why don't you do that, can lightning be hitting the same spot twice? And if it does, you should be buying a lottery after that, hehe.

Anyhow, back on topic. It looks great but I'll skip it. Got the regular Prime and Magnus already for the same mold. But then again, if they do Shining Magnus count me in.

Re: Masterpiece MP01-B - Black Convoy (969578)
Posted by Doubledealer93 on August 7th, 2009 @ 9:30am CDT

MINE!!!!!!! I WANT!!!!! =P~

Re: Masterpiece MP01-B - Black Convoy (969582)
Posted by Kibble on August 7th, 2009 @ 9:35am CDT

Damn! Wonder if there's any chance this thing will be reasonably affordable in the US?

Re: Masterpiece MP01-B - Black Convoy (969584)
Posted by Jenus on August 7th, 2009 @ 9:37am CDT

Oh man that looks awesome!!! Will there ever be a day when I look in my wallet and I would see extra money again.

Re: Masterpiece MP01-B - Black Convoy (969589)
Posted by Convotron on August 7th, 2009 @ 9:45am CDT

Jenus wrote:Oh man that looks awesome!!! Will there ever be a day when I look in my wallet and I would see extra money again.

I've been wondering the same thing lately. Time to get some OT in at work!

Re: Masterpiece MP01-B - Black Convoy (969596)
Posted by RodimusConvoy13 on August 7th, 2009 @ 10:05am CDT

There is a preorder up at BBTS

http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/prod ... ode=retail

$154.99. Already got my order in!

Re: Masterpiece MP01-B - Black Convoy (969598)
Posted by kirbenvost on August 7th, 2009 @ 10:07am CDT

^ That is a sick, sick price. But considering it's eHobby I'll forgive them a little bit.

Counterpunch wrote:Next up Convoy Ganguro Edition w/bad tan, knee-high socks, and a life philosophy which allows him to do anything in pursuit of a yen.

lol

Well, it does look badass, it's not quite as badass as most other Nemesis Prime/Black Convoys, and I just can't warrant spending the money. Plus my general rule is that I buy black repaints of the molds I don't like as regular Primes:

RID Scourge (of course)
Armada Nemesis Prime
Alternators Nemesis Prime
Alternity Black Convoy

All figures I don't own in their original color schemes. Though I'll break that rule if they ever release the Henkei Black Convoy. I'd much rather see and own that than a Masterpiece.

And I still need MP Grimlock. :mrgreen:

Re: Masterpiece MP01-B - Black Convoy (969602)
Posted by Kibble on August 7th, 2009 @ 10:15am CDT

RodimusConvoy13 wrote:There is a preorder up at BBTS

http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/prod ... ode=retail

$154.99. Already got my order in!

Not really what I had in mind when I said reasonably affordable... Pre-order is in, but there's a good chance it'll be canceled. But I figure it's better to have a place in line while I think about it...just in case.

Re: Masterpiece MP01-B - Black Convoy (969609)
Posted by Convotron on August 7th, 2009 @ 10:21am CDT

RodimusConvoy13 wrote:There is a preorder up at BBTS

http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/prod ... ode=retail

$154.99. Already got my order in!

Woah...I've just been drop kicked in the wallet. I don't know if I can commit...but it's so cool. :-?

Re: Masterpiece MP01-B - Black Convoy (969612)
Posted by --B-- on August 7th, 2009 @ 10:25am CDT

That's not a bad price, for how exclusive, big and heavy it is. Out of my budget for now, but still not a bad price.

Re: Masterpiece MP01-B - Black Convoy (969616)
Posted by UltraPrimal on August 7th, 2009 @ 10:30am CDT

I wonder if Seibertron would be interested in an article on Nemesis Prime, Black Convoy, and black repaints in general. :wink:

Re: Masterpiece MP01-B - Black Convoy (969625)
Posted by Mkall on August 7th, 2009 @ 10:58am CDT

Pretty cool looking.

Re: Masterpiece MP01-B - Black Convoy (969639)
Posted by Primus1101 on August 7th, 2009 @ 11:26am CDT

By the way guys, would anyone agree that a Nemesis Prime repaint of Revenge of the Fallen Leader Class Buster Optimus Prime would be great? Complete with mouthplate?

Re: Masterpiece MP01-B - Black Convoy (969640)
Posted by I want to be prime on August 7th, 2009 @ 11:28am CDT

I am not normaly a fan of repaints unlessits the seekers,sweepsor cyclonus but I might just get this.

Re: Masterpiece MP01-B - Black Convoy (969643)
Posted by Powersa on August 7th, 2009 @ 11:32am CDT

I put in my pre order with BBTS. Is this e-Hobby Exclusive? MP Convoy Black costs $100 less than the online exclusive MP Grimlock.

Re: Masterpiece MP01-B - Black Convoy (969663)
Posted by Kibble on August 7th, 2009 @ 12:20pm CDT

FWIW: BBTS has dropped their price to $149.99.

Re: Masterpiece MP01-B - Black Convoy (969667)
Posted by OPTIMUS MAGNUS on August 7th, 2009 @ 12:37pm CDT

CP I was thinking the exact same thing. :lol:

If it had a Con logo I'd get it. It's a pass for me.

Re: Masterpiece MP01-B - Black Convoy (969674)
Posted by kirbenvost on August 7th, 2009 @ 12:52pm CDT

--B-- wrote:That's not a bad price, for how exclusive, big and heavy it is. Out of my budget for now, but still not a bad price.

It is (and so is $149.99) considering how much MPs Convoy and Ultra Magnus costed... it's not like it comes with any different accessories. But considering it's eHobby I suppose it can be a little higher.

Re: Masterpiece MP01-B - Black Convoy (969676)
Posted by ninocam on August 7th, 2009 @ 1:00pm CDT

omfg im starting a black convoy collection percect timing :grin:

Re: Masterpiece MP01-B - Black Convoy (969703)
Posted by Blurrz on August 7th, 2009 @ 1:50pm CDT

UltraPrimal wrote:I wonder if Seibertron would be interested in an article on Nemesis Prime, Black Convoy, and black repaints in general.

If it's the most complete 'black' repaint collection in the world.....

Re: Masterpiece MP01-B - Black Convoy (969708)
Posted by Vegitron on August 7th, 2009 @ 1:56pm CDT

Another awesome figure! With all the new (repaints) Masterpieces, Alternity and Encores figure coming the next 6 months, I better stop collecting ROTF figures immeditiately. And return the rest!

Re: Masterpiece MP01-B - Black Convoy (969725)
Posted by Zeds on August 7th, 2009 @ 2:39pm CDT

Frackin' finally! Only took what 6 years? Would it kill them to cast a mould with a Decep logo on him?

Re: Masterpiece MP01-B - Black Convoy (969730)
Posted by Optimus_Prime007 on August 7th, 2009 @ 2:44pm CDT

If he had a Con logo and trailer i would get him. $154 for a repaint is a bit much considering MP1 sold around $130 back when he first came out.

Re: Masterpiece MP01-B - Black Convoy (969733)
Posted by Blurrz on August 7th, 2009 @ 2:47pm CDT

Zeds wrote:Frackin' finally! Only took what 6 years? Would it kill them to cast a mould with a Decep logo on him?

Actually.....

Tak Exec 1; Okay guys, I think we've got a good idea here, how about it, Black Convoy?
Tak Exec 2; But how about Changing the Autobot sym...
Tak Exec 1; *Pulls Gun Out* CHANGE THE MOLD? YOU WANT TO CHANGE?
Tak Exec 2;

Re: Masterpiece MP01-B - Black Convoy (969741)
Posted by the black convoy on August 7th, 2009 @ 2:57pm CDT

Is this a legitimate release and not a fan project type of thing? I see nothing about it on Takara's Transformers website.

Re: Masterpiece MP01-B - Black Convoy (969743)
Posted by Blurrz on August 7th, 2009 @ 3:00pm CDT

the black convoy wrote:Is this a legitimate release and not a fan project type of thing? I see nothing about it on Takara's Transformers website.

It's legit. E-hobby wouldn't do such a thing. Plus, it's on BBTS already.

Re: Masterpiece MP01-B - Black Convoy (969748)
Posted by Powersa on August 7th, 2009 @ 3:12pm CDT

I hope for some pics on the box soon, maybe a big MP box in e-Hobby style

Re: Masterpiece MP01-B - Black Convoy (969755)
Posted by Zeds on August 7th, 2009 @ 3:42pm CDT

Blurrz wrote:
Zeds wrote:Frackin' finally! Only took what 6 years? Would it kill them to cast a mould with a Decep logo on him?

Actually.....

Tak Exec 1; Okay guys, I think we've got a good idea here, how about it, Black Convoy?
Tak Exec 2; But how about Changing the Autobot sym...
Tak Exec 1; *Pulls Gun Out* CHANGE THE MOLD? YOU WANT TO CHANGE?
Tak Exec 2;

Oh that was classic Blurrz! :lol:

LMAO!

Re: Masterpiece MP01-B - Black Convoy (969808)
Posted by UltraPrimal on August 7th, 2009 @ 5:43pm CDT

Blurrz wrote:
UltraPrimal wrote:I wonder if Seibertron would be interested in an article on Nemesis Prime, Black Convoy, and black repaints in general.

If it's the most complete 'black' repaint collection in the world.....

It's more about the history of Nemesis Prime. While I do love my black repaints and I do have a great number of them, my collection is far from complete.

Re: Masterpiece MP01-B - Black Convoy (969810)
Posted by Gauntlet101010 on August 7th, 2009 @ 5:46pm CDT

No thanks. I didn't go for White Convoy (Magnus), I won't be going for Black.

Re: Masterpiece MP01-B - Black Convoy (969827)
Posted by tom brokaw on August 7th, 2009 @ 5:59pm CDT

Gauntlet101010 wrote:No thanks. I didn't go for White Convoy (Magnus), I won't be going for Black.

once you go black, you dont go back!

.... but personally i'll stay red, gotta love that fire-crotch =P~

....

.... wait, what are we talking about again 8-}

Re: Masterpiece MP01-B - Black Convoy (969877)
Posted by Marcdachamp on August 7th, 2009 @ 7:23pm CDT

If they'd given him the Nemesis insignia (upside down G2 Autobot) and a sword (heck, just remold MP Grimlock's), I'd be all over it.

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