More In Hand Images of Takara Masterpiece MP-10 Convoy

Cool figure but ill stick with my 20th anniversary MP Prime.

Ah... SH%^&%^&^&T!!!

still not done with TFC Hercules, now they come up with this... won't be needing a wallet anymore...

More pics and size comparison... hope it can answer most of your questions in mind:romeo:
Lovely display in my cabinet
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Matrix!!!
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Adjustable arm length
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details on the legs
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Front
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Back
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with weapons
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Spike seating inside OP
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Spike in control rooms
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Opened container
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MP-10 OP inside container
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Truck mode with Spike
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G1 OP with Spike
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Peekapoo
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Container
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MP-10 truck mode with trailer
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MiniMe playing with MP-10
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History of Convoy
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Bio-Card
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Leader Class Jetwing OP vs MP-10
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More pics and size comparison... hope it can answer most of your questions in mind

Lovely display in my cabinet

Matrix!!!

Adjustable arm length

details on the legs

Front

Back

with weapons

Spike seating inside OP


Spike in control rooms



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Opened container



MP-10 OP inside container

Truck mode with Spike


G1 OP with Spike


Peekaboo

Container



MP-10 truck mode with trailer


MiniMe playing with MP-10



History of Convoy


Bio-Card



Leader Class Jetwing OP vs MP-10

whkvictor wrote:More pics and size comparison... hope it can answer most of your questions in mind:romeo:
Lovely display in my cabinet

Matrix!!!

Adjustable arm length

details on the legs

Front

Back

with weapons

Spike seating inside OP


Spike in control rooms




Opened container



MP-10 OP inside container

Truck mode with Spike


G1 OP with Spike


Peekapoo

Container



MP-10 truck mode with trailer


MiniMe playing with MP-10


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History of Convoy


Bio-Card



Leader Class Jetwing OP vs MP-10

Fixed the links for you.

That axe looks ridiculous.

With all the detail they put into this I'm surprised they didn't re-size it.

The more I look at this figure, the more I think how sexy it is.

I am impressed! Not $250 impressed though.

I understand that Optimus Prime sells, but its just too much now. With all the different OPs and BBs, Transformers is becoming as diverse as Barbie, which is in no way a good thing. Pretty soon there'll be a Nanny prime pushing his mini-con in a stroller. Even completely new molds look near identical. What's the Point.

First time we've gotten a Leader class-sized G1 Optimus Prime that is properly relatively-scaled to Deluxe-class sized Autobot cars ever from Hasbro or Takara. Makes total sense to me, much more so than the fifth Bayverse Bumblebee or Prime in the same scale.

It would be nice if it were a bit cheaper, but it's a Japanese import when the dollar is in the toilet. I'll be purchasing one (with the hope of eventually owning the mold twice, one for display in each mode, though given HasTak's propensity for repainting new toolings multiple times I may not double-dip on this particular release) once I've cleared enough chaff from my present collection.

Granted, my collecting has tended more and more towards fewer higher-value items over plastic crack, so this sort of release appeals to me, especially since I never got around to getting a Masterpiece Prime with a trailer (the only version of the mold I own is a 20th Anni Prime with custom long smokestacks, which I still love, but really doesn't fit with the bulk of my collection).

My first impression of this was right. MP-01 and MP-04 are both superior. The one and only thing this has on the previous MP Primes is that it's in a little better scale with the other MPs and the Alternators.

It's so beautiful!

Rodimus Prime wrote:My first impression of this was right. MP-01 and MP-04 are both superior. The one and only thing this has on the previous MP Primes is that it's in a little better scale with the other MPs and the Alternators.

How do you figure it's "better" in scale with Alternators? MP-01 is roughly 1:28 while Alternators are 1:24... this is somewhat smaller than 1:28.

It is much closer to the right size for both rank-and-file Deluxe-sized class cars and Alternity.

I think MP-01 and MP-04 both have differing aesthetic strong and weak points; neither seems clearly superior to the other from the photographs I've seen thus far. When someone does a good set of comparison photos between this and iGear's similarly-scaled Faith Leader (which is virtually identical to the MP-01/MP-04 mold) we'll really be able to really see the relative strong and weak points. Overall I think MP-10 looks a fair bit better in truck mode, though that bit of hip kibble immediately behind the cab looks a bit weird from some angles:

whkvictor wrote:

More shots from Alfes2010:

(Page 6) Repair Bay mode

(Page 7) Comparisons with MP-01/MP-04

You make all the effort in some areas to build a beautiful COE semi. You make room for an action figure to sit in the cab, amazing. You FAIL at the rear by once again not hiding his feet, and now his waist is showing also. A Masterpiece edition is suppose to look like a REAL vehicle. You need to go back and look at Buster Optimus Prime to get G1 Optimus Prime right next time. I do not want to see robot parts in vehicle mode on a slagging $250.00 figure. It doesn't do anything, and is THAT much smaller without looking better in robot mode? NO SALE.

I never thought I'd make a nit-picky comment like this, but I don't like the shape of his head. It looks too round to me, as opposed to the Henkei Classics Convoy which has a more angular, blocky head.

I figure for $250 I'm justified in wanting to be 100% satisfied with the appearance!

the way this figure makes sense is really if they build a proper ultra magnus armor for it... (though personally i reckon they should save money by building a cab that does not transform into optimus prime (something which was added retroactively) and just have it combine with the trailer

the price is staggering for the base figure let alone when considering the added importation costs

the proportions are nice... the scale is good for classics but there are a few niggles - the eyes look deader than dead (might be different in person).. i'm not a fan of chrome.. blinging out tf's in chrome doesn't do anything for me maybe cos i recall it getting chipped too easily as a kid

also those translucent part son his waist belt thingy make him look like a cheap disco diva

Hi guys. I am here just to share some of the pics of my MP-10 here and am not intentionally promoting this OP. Nothing is perfect. I do think that the container design details and the articulation of this OP are are the key attractions. Afterall, this is just a MASTERPIECE toy, easy...

This might be making the strongest case for this figure:



Looking at this, MP Grimlock doesn't look ridiculously out of scale with the other Classics for once. Not sure how it would look with 20 other smaller Classics around it as well, but I like the look of that display setup anyhow.

whkvictor wrote:Hi guys. I am here just to share some of the pics of my MP-10 here and am not intentionally promoting this OP. Nothing is perfect. I do think that the container design details and the articulation of this OP are are the key attractions. Afterall, this is just a MASTERPIECE toy, easy...

We appreciate that; early pictures like you are providing help all the rest of us make decisions on when, or if, we want to add it to our own collections.

Wow. I take back all my complaints about the feet... the running and other dramatic poses look fantastic. The feet being a little big is a small compromise to get those. Just wow.

Roller being able to tow the cab. Nice detail!

Thanks for taking the time with all the pics!

Sabrblade wrote:I'm thinking the feet may be mistransformed in these pics, since his feet look much shorter in other images.

Rated X wrote:Missing an Autobot symbol on his right shoulder, Rollar should be dark blue not grey, and his feet are too big. Maybe I-Gear can make a version fixing these problems for a little cheaper.

Prime had one on his left shoulder in the cartoon. His right shoulder was bare. Roller was gray/silver in the cartoon, not blue.

Those were the early episodes. I forgot about grey rollar. But in the later seasons Prime had an on both shoulders which just looks so much better. Now that much improved truck mode suffers with a missing symbol on one side.

Here's a few comments based off what other replied in this thread.

SORRY I'm not seeing any duck web feet or overly sized clown feet.

If the toy only comes with one autobot symbol on one upper arm,then it's no big deal. that's what repro-labels is for.

For those compliaing about the toy not having any side windows or front windows in the truck & robot modes: I can plainly see the toy has two divided front winshield windows that are transparent clear. The MP-10 truck mode does have drivers side & passenger side front side tranparent clear windows,they are clearly visible. NO,The MP-10 Truck mode does not have back seat/sleeper side windows nor a back window because NO REAL LIFE truck cab have back seat/sleep side windows nor back window.

The hasbro version will most likely be sold without the trailer. as hasbro has a hard time trying to sell exspenive & big boxed items to stores in America.

I'm predicting hasbro doesn't shorten the smoke stacks for mp-10 like they did with 2th/25th MP Optimus Pime.

If hasbro does shorten the smoke stacks for MP-10. then it's no big deal
because a few 3rd party companies will create longer smoke stacks like they did for 20th/25th MP Optimus Prime.

Thanks for the size comparision pic of MP-01,Igear PP-01 & MP-10.

I'm gonna wait to buy the Hasbro version minus the trailer for around $60. like hasbro/TRU charged for MP Rodimus Prime.

hopefully walmart gets Hasbro MP-10 Optimus Prime,instead of TRU. Because walmart offers more sales & clearance prices on their store exclusives. TRU barely has sales or clearance price on thier store exclusives.

My guess is Hasbro's version of MP-10 Won't have anywhere near the awersome paint job plus decals that the takara version has. I'm guessing the glossy finish will get replaced by a dull orange/red colored paint job. with highlights/decals that look like some amateur drew in by hand.

IMHO,Hasbro cut so many corners doing a much cheaper color cheme+decals for their Hasbro TRU MP Rodimus prime toy compared to takara's MP-09 Rodimus prime toy. Hopefully Hasbro's MP-10 doesn't suffer the same fate by getting a KO looking stled color scheme with freaky looking,cheaper looking Decals.

Can anyone speak to the quality of the figure itself? Are we talking fragile like most the other MPs or is it sturdy like Grimlock and the original Prime?

Swindle01 wrote:For the price im going to be paying for this - fix the duck feet or else im not buying

I guess I'll be having yours then, mate.

Rated X wrote:Those were the early episodes. I forgot about grey rollar. But in the later seasons Prime had an on both shoulders which just looks so much better. Now that much improved truck mode suffers with a missing symbol on one side.

That appears to be an animation error, cuz Prime had only one in later episodes too.

The following are all from season 2 and 3 episodes, as well as the movie.

PLEASE can the guy who owns this toy in this thread. please can you confirm whether or not this MP-10 Truck cab has drivers side & passenger front side windows or not.

I think I might see tiny front side windows on the passegener & drivers side. but since all the pics everywhere are so small. I'm not certain.

I can clearly see it has a drivers side mirrow & passenger side mirror.

Wow this Prime looks amazing up close, details everywhere. The price is still too steep but i'm at least more tempted now to get this. I still would like to see some pictures compared to Alternators though.

DMSL wrote:The price is still too steep

Way too steep. Just too much for too little.

deathy wrote:PLEASE can the guy who owns this toy in this thread. please can you confirm whether or not this MP-10 Truck cab has drivers side & passenger front side windows or not.

I think I might see tiny front side windows on the passegener & drivers side. but since all the pics everywhere are so small. I'm not certain.

I can clearly see it has a drivers side mirrow & passenger side mirror.

Look in the links in the news story, there's a whole gallery. There are no significant side windows. That and the silly-looking axe are the only real flaws I can see. It's an amazing figure. I only wish I could afford it.

he looks ACCURATE AND SUPERB AS HELL with those henkei / classics ... the scale with that just feels so .. wow ...

blahh ... at some point or another there will be an american version though .......... I hope.....

call me overly concerned (that's ok, I own a MP Rodimus), but does anyone else think the trailer doesn't seem to close very accurately?

Prime still looks bigger than Grimlock. LOL!!.......

kirbenvost wrote:

deathy wrote:PLEASE can the guy who owns this toy in this thread. please can you confirm whether or not this MP-10 Truck cab has drivers side & passenger front side windows or not.

I think I might see tiny front side windows on the passegener & drivers side. but since all the pics everywhere are so small. I'm not certain.

I can clearly see it has a drivers side mirrow & passenger side mirror.

Look in the links in the news story, there's a whole gallery. There are no significant side windows. That and the silly-looking axe are the only real flaws I can see. It's an amazing figure. I only wish I could afford it.

I just saw the gallery pics from the seibertron.com news site page. Their appears to be tiny transparent clear side door windows on the drivers side & passegener side windows. AS LONG AS THEIR WINDOWS on 2 side doors i'm happy. I don't care if their too small. I don't need them to be overly over sized & gigantic.

It's worth mentioning,that I looked at my Hasbro 25th MP Optimus Prime on my display shelf & IT ALSO HAS TINY SIDE DOOR WINDOWS on the passenger & drivers side.

Trittbrettfahrer wrote:call me overly concerned (that's ok, I own a MP Rodimus), but does anyone else think the trailer doesn't seem to close very accurately?

It reminds me of the trailers in Japan from the back. I'm not sure if that is what they were basing it off.

I'm not digging MP-10's head. It looks like he is wearing a baseball helmet.

There is no Prime like The G1 Optimus Prime.

Too bad it's only gonna be pictures for me to see.
Man, sometimes life just sucks...

I already have the unboxing video up on my YouTube.

Will post the toy demonstration later.

MP-10 Convoy DeBox Video

I am loving this toy so much.
I'll share more of my thoughts on it later.

I emailed whkvictor about the leg articulation and he said that Prime also has a thigh swivel. I don't know why he doesn't show that in the gallery cos some of those poses come out as rather odd.

What are all the rectangular holes for on the trailer? A future release with something attaching there?

after finding out they got rid of the suspension,articulated hands, and light up chest im really debating getting this especially at 250.

Amazon Japan has reduced their price of MP-10 Convoy from Yen 23,000 to Yen 16,000 , which is basically $250 USD to $180 USD. (And no, they don't ship outside of Japan). But I wonder if the price reduction will be seen in other retailers.

http://www.amazon.co.jp/%E3%82%BF%E3%82%AB%E3%83%A9%E3%83%88%E3%83%9F%E3%83%BC-%E3%83%88%E3%83%A9%E3%83%B3%E3%82%B9%E3%83%95%E3%82%A9%E3%83%BC%E3%83%9E%E3%83%BC-%E3%83%9E%E3%82%B9%E3%82%BF%E3%83%BC%E3%83%94%E3%83%BC%E3%82%B9-MP10-%E3%82%B3%E3%83%B3%E3%83%9C%E3%82%A4Ver-2-0/dp/B0052WTIG8/ref=sr_1_1?tag=seibertron00-22&ie=UTF8&qid=1316904842&sr=8-1

Isn't that more like $210 with current convertion rates?

I think that's about the price amiami is/was selling him for. But I would guess shipping would run $30+ on a package that size & weight.

I remember someone mentioned duck feet. Well, I just got MP-10 from the store last night, and upon seeing it in person, I have to say the duck feet thing is merely a matter of which angle you look at the fig from.

From a downward front angle, it give the illusion of really long and flat feet because of the wedge shape of the toes. From the side, it looks perfectly proportionate.

On another thing, the axe looks like crap. It's made from some really cheap looking cloudy plastic and is nothing like the clear orange on the box.

The transforming ion rifle looks weird. The proportions just look wrong.

On a positive note, the fig looks almost "timeless," a good combination of the G1 classic look, but with an updated feel--kind of like the IDW comics designs.

Articulation-wise, his heels are more maneuverable than MP-1. The index fingers boast double joints, enabling him to bend and straighten his finger. Alas, the thumb is static, and the other three fingers are molded together and only bend at the knuckles.

P.S., I thought of posting this on the reviews page, but the lack of in-hand photos might make this a boring review.

Man I AM sorry, but compared to MP-01, you are getting ripped off. What is sad, is that after over 25 years, MP-01 nor MP-10 have a more realistic vehicle mode than G1 Prime.

MR Optimus Prime wrote:Man I AM sorry, but compared to MP-01, you are getting ripped off. What is sad, is that after over 25 years, MP-01 nor MP-10 have a more realistic vehicle mode than G1 Prime.

It's not supposed to be "realistic", it's supposed to "fiction-accurate". This isn't Alternators, Alternity, or the movie lines, in which there are realistic licensed vehicles used for altmodes. This is Masterpiece, in which the figures are intended to be the best representations of the characters that match their character models as closely as possible.

MR Optimus Prime wrote:Man I AM sorry, but compared to MP-01, you are getting ripped off. What is sad, is that after over 25 years, MP-01 nor MP-10 have a more realistic vehicle mode than G1 Prime.

Yea G1 Prime has a better alt-mode, but his bot-mode looks like ass compared to this.
Seriously, who gives a crap about a realistic looking alt-mode as long as the bot-mode is awesome. If you want a realistic looking truck, go buy a model of a truck.

So is that why they changed both MP Megatron's and MP Starscream's robot modes so much to give them both better alt modes? The other masterpieces have better alt modes, save for MP01 and MP10.

MR Optimus Prime wrote:So is that why they changed both MP Megatron's and MP Starscream's robot modes so much to give them both better alt modes? The other masterpieces have better alt modes, save for MP01 and MP10.

They had to find a balance between the two forms in order to make both as accurate as possible and still enable them to transform into each other.

Sabrblade wrote:

MR Optimus Prime wrote:So is that why they changed both MP Megatron's and MP Starscream's robot modes so much to give them both better alt modes? The other masterpieces have better alt modes, save for MP01 and MP10.

They had to find a balance between the two forms in order to make both as accurate as possible and still enable them to transform into each other.

I actually think MP Starscream looks great in both modes & looks close enough to the G-1 toy/cartoon designs to make me satisfied.

Doing MP Megatron's toys wasn't going to be a easy task. I'm kinda amazed they were able to fold up that whole 13 inch tall robot body into that skinny gun mode.

I'm kinda hoping takara or a 3rd party does a cartoon accurate gun mode toy. where the entire gun+riffle extensions are permant parts of the toy don't detach/pop off & transform into the robot mode for megatron. i'd imagine with more pieces/parts on the riffle gun mode,they could solve some problems on the robot mode. like giving the limbs more bulk,having the front riffle black gun scope transform into the forearms,while the biceps get more arms. having the lower legs/shins use the black back part of the riffle guns extensions. while the gun back handle becomes the upper legs.