Transformers Masterpiece 30th Anniversary Exclusive MP-05 Megatron

Sigh - can tell by looking it's still flimsy. See how Megatron leans to the side, dragged by the weight of his Fusion Cannon. Will they incorporate the metal parts to replace the light plastic ones? That would be great. I can't have Megs carrying his cannon on my MP figure because he always topples due to the figure vs. cannon weight ratio.

Va'al wrote:We just received a message from site sponsor BigBadToyStore concerning a potentially very exciting reissue for some fans: Takara Tomy MP-05 Masterpiece Megatron is making a comeback, under a special release! Check out below more information about this exclusive 30th Anniversary figure and its features, including some images.

Transformers Masterpiece 30th Anniversary Exclusive MP-05 Megatron


Preorders open at $199.99


This exclusive MP-05 Megatron will feature:

1. Metallic Chrome Finish

2. Limited edition

3. Destron Leader Redeco

4. Modified retail packaging (image of package is not final)


Please Note: The images used were supplied in black & white, final product color will vary.

Orange Barrel Plug will be installed, see the website listing for further details.

This makes me wonder though, could Tomy be taking a TFA route where Megatron is "bigger" than Convoy? So they'll have no reason to redesign Megs again in MP form? Whatever is said and done, it's always Convoy that sells well over Megatron.

im with scottyP. this is totally them milking the mold one last time. my money is on a brand new MP megatron in 2015 or 2016!

A polished turd is still a turd. This Megatron is already in my collection and i have not transformed it a single time because it is as fragile as a toothpick.

To be honest i can't wait to get rid of it.

so happy i dont own this. as of right now soundwave is my con leader for my MP cons, until i get a MP starscream.

ScottyP wrote:Optimistic reaction: This is reminiscent of MP-1L, so a new MP Megs in 2015 or 16 may happen!

Pessimistic reaction: This is happening instead of a new mold for Megs.


I'm leaning to the pessimistic side right now.

shajaki wrote:im with scottyP. this is totally them milking the mold one last time. my money is on a brand new MP megatron in 2015 or 2016!

I'm on the optimistic side. Who exactly is clamoring for this? I just can't justify it - unless they're milking the mold one last time before they unveil an MP 2.0 Megatron. Which would be awesome.

fenrir72 wrote:This makes me wonder though, could Tomy be taking a TFA route where Megatron is "bigger" than Convoy? So they'll have no reason to redesign Megs again in MP form? Whatever is said and done, it's always Convoy that sells well over Megatron.

In a line that places maximum value on robot scale and G1 accuracy? As much as I love TFA Megatron, I don't see it.

Still on the fence about getting MP Megatron. I want it because it's Megatron, but I don't want it if it's going to fall apart and break on me. Oh decisions...

Tyrannacon wrote:Still on the fence about getting MP Megatron. I want it because it's Megatron, but I don't want it if it's going to fall apart and break on me. Oh decisions...

You can do what I did and buy him new in box for 100$ from this place:

http://www.ebay.com/sch/m.html?_odkw=&_ssn=lena81822&_osacat=0&ssPageName=STRK%3Anull%3AMESOI&_from=R40&_trksid=p2046732.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.H0.Xmegatron&_nkw=megatron&_sacat=0&mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&siteid=0&campid=5336631220&customid=&toolid=10001&mkevt=1

He lists MP megatrons every week to the point that the price decreases quite a bit. I got him for 96US$ +shipping, but I have seen it go up to 150$ for winning bid, so just set your limits one at a time.

At that price, I really dont regret my purchase. I must say, the transformation to a gun is really satisfying. It's an incredible piece of engineering. And he balances really well as you can see in my pics:




I will say this though, I have transformed him to gun and back 4-5 times and I will now have to stop because certain pieces might not withstand another transformation.

my experience was a lot like william james there (only i paid original retail, whatever that was).

i did transform him a handful of times, it is intuitive and satisfying, but he did start to wear. one of his clips broke off, not an important one, but still. it was upsetting.

as a strange sidenote, MP01 convoy and MP05 megatron go really well with beast wars figures! thats what i plan to do with those two.

Hopefully this reissue will have some improvements over the floppy, rusty mess that is the original MP-05.