Collector Store Accepting Preorders for Transformers Movie Masterpiece MPM-5 Barricade

Thank Primus we're actually getting Barricade! I was so worried that he wouldn't get made at all, especially wen no one brought him up at HasCon. All that's left is to keep an eye out for NYCC.

Also, this is a bit of speculation, but I have a feeling that 2018 would still continue the MPM line, with Jazz, MV1 Megatron, Bonecrusher. I have saved Ironhide, Ratchet, and Starscream (along with a potential Blackout/Grindor) since they'd be mostly unchanged in ROTF. Who knows what surprises show up later on!

Oooh nice. I'll be eagerly awaiting more news.

This interests me.

Depending if I like what I se in bot and care mode I will get uim

From Baidu:

Fellow Seibertronian Actar has shared with us an image from Baidu user 呆萌小生 which allegedly shows us the first look at the Transformers Movie Masterpiece MPM-5 Barricade, in his early incarnation from the live-action movie series. You can take a look at it below, and join the discussion in the Energon Pub!

HE better be stable in bot mode deluxe version keeps falling over with tiny feet human alliance figure made up for that

dragons wrote:HE better be stable in bot mode deluxe version keeps falling over with tiny feet human alliance figure made up for that

Which Deluxe? He's had three (including TLK) I've had all three (and still got a DotM one without his doors and the TLK figure) and they've all stood up ok for me.

Very keen to see what this looks like if genuinely the MP and how well it goes with Bee.

considering i spent quite a bit on that HA 2 pack with soundwave and barricade, i feel no pull for me to buy another barricade when i have that one.....especially since it will most likely cost 100 dollars for something that'll be smaller than the human alliance one. (basing that off the mpm bee size)

We haven't had the first 2 in the UK yet.

Cant really tell what to think based on that photo.

Hope we get a full reveal at some point time before Toy Fair 2018.

Transformers Movie Masterpiece Barricade, c/o 塞缪尔1230 on weibo.

Transformers Movie Masterpiece Barricade, c/o 塞缪尔1230 on weibo.

shajaki wrote:Transformers Movie Masterpiece Barricade, c/o 塞缪尔1230 on weibo.

Bit hard to see but definitely looks new. Curious what the orangey outlined bits mean though

Fellow Seibertronian shajaki has pointed us towards some news concerning the Takara Tomy/Hasbro Transformers Movie Masterpiece line, and specifically, MPM-5 Barricade! Weibo user Alucardlee has posted a number of images showing off renders for the figure, with colour tests for both modes. Check them out below, and let us know what you think in the Energon Pub!

Looks nice. Keeping an eye on this one. Look forward to seeing better pics of it and posed fighting with MPM Bee.

Oh my God...the chest is fake, right? Right?!?

MaverickPrime wrote:Oh my God...the chest is fake, right? Right?!?

It's Masterpiece, outside of Cheetor, they haven't done a fake chest. I highly expect this to be real.

Maybe the orange highlights refer to any die-cast pieces. Looks fantastic!

Quantum Surge wrote:Maybe the orange highlights refer to any die-cast pieces. Looks fantastic!

That's what I wondered (though my mistake calling them orange. That was going by the first pic I couldn't see well, on the bigger one those lines are definitely red).

Are his arms that long on screen?

Love the head.may need to se more of it before i get excited.

Insurgent wrote:Are his arms that long on screen?

Love the head.may need to se more of it before i get excited.

I don't think we ever got a good look on screen, but in the 2007 video game they most certainly are. In fact, they extend out further as Barricade's primary attack in the Autobot campaign as gigantic flails.

Interesting. Like at first glance, but experience with the previous 2 Movie MPs makes me very hesitant to get excited.

Insurgent wrote:Are his arms that long on screen?

Yeah, they were super long.

Ironhidensh wrote:Interesting. Like at first glance, but experience with the previous 2 Movie MPs makes me very hesitant to get excited.

I've heard about problems with Prime's truck mode alignment but what was wrong with Bee? The folks I know who bought that one seem very happy.

I need dis. I need dis now!

Carnivius_Prime wrote:

Ironhidensh wrote:Interesting. Like at first glance, but experience with the previous 2 Movie MPs makes me very hesitant to get excited.

I've heard about problems with Prime's truck mode alignment but what was wrong with Bee? The folks I know who bought that one seem very happy.

Bee has trouble standing since he is very top heavy and the tabs that keep his feet together dont secure properly so his feet become undone and he falls over.

william-james88 wrote:

Carnivius_Prime wrote:

Ironhidensh wrote:Interesting. Like at first glance, but experience with the previous 2 Movie MPs makes me very hesitant to get excited.

I've heard about problems with Prime's truck mode alignment but what was wrong with Bee? The folks I know who bought that one seem very happy.

Bee has trouble standing since he is very top heavy and the tabs that keep his feet together dont secure properly so his feet become undone and he falls over.

Hm odd. I asked friends if they've had any Bee trouble and they've said none. Dunno if common problem or just one of those things (like how TFWiki lists issues with certain parts on Sqweeks and Berserker popping off easily like it's just fact when those parts don't come off easy on my figures at all)

Though Masterpiece line isn't exactly known for being free of flaws anyways.

Carnivius_Prime wrote:

william-james88 wrote:

Carnivius_Prime wrote:

Ironhidensh wrote:Interesting. Like at first glance, but experience with the previous 2 Movie MPs makes me very hesitant to get excited.

I've heard about problems with Prime's truck mode alignment but what was wrong with Bee? The folks I know who bought that one seem very happy.

Bee has trouble standing since he is very top heavy and the tabs that keep his feet together dont secure properly so his feet become undone and he falls over.

Hm odd. I asked friends if they've had any Bee trouble and they've said none. Dunno if common problem or just one of those things (like how TFWiki lists issues with certain parts on Sqweeks and Berserker popping off easily like it's just fact when those parts don't come off easy on my figures at all)

Though Masterpiece line isn't exactly known for being free of flaws anyways.

MPM Bee does have those problems, but those are also the only real problems I have with the figure. He's awesome!

But back to Barricade, I was thinking the other day that he'll probably come with Frenzy, and if that's the case, do you think Frenzy will be able to transform or will he be like the HA version?

Carnivius_Prime wrote:

william-james88 wrote:

Carnivius_Prime wrote:

Ironhidensh wrote:Interesting. Like at first glance, but experience with the previous 2 Movie MPs makes me very hesitant to get excited.

I've heard about problems with Prime's truck mode alignment but what was wrong with Bee? The folks I know who bought that one seem very happy.

Bee has trouble standing since he is very top heavy and the tabs that keep his feet together dont secure properly so his feet become undone and he falls over.

Hm odd. I asked friends if they've had any Bee trouble and they've said none. Dunno if common problem or just one of those things (like how TFWiki lists issues with certain parts on Sqweeks and Berserker popping off easily like it's just fact when those parts don't come off easy on my figures at all)

Though Masterpiece line isn't exactly known for being free of flaws anyways.

also, the pricesame for the mpm line are close to stupid high. Any flaws, even minor, are not acceptable.

william-james88 wrote:

Insurgent wrote:Are his arms that long on screen?

Yeah, they were super long.

and combiner wars combiners figures arms are long as well with short stumpy legs,.

nice looking figure glad to see new figure in movie master pice series hopefully megatrong will surface maybe dark of the moon megatron, last knight, or first movie megatron if possible

Quantum Surge wrote:Maybe the orange highlights refer to any die-cast pieces. Looks fantastic!

Says right on the image "Flat Black (TF BK2) Placement" and if you look at the color guide below it all of the "TF BK2" markers point to the same spots that were highlighted. Basically it's all the vents and other parts that wouldn't be waxed on a car normally so they'll be a flat black instead. I don't see anything that indicates die cast immediately, I think this is just detail paint apps rather than paint coating large die cast surfaces. I think the chest/front of the car may be die cast since it indicates the headlights being painted on top of black paint and there's no reason to paint a large surface black on this figure unless it's die cast.

Emerje

Huh. I knew he had long arms just not down to his knees. I'm not complaining, jus didn't realise they were THAT long.

Like Spongebob once said when he was stuck in Sandy's treedome without a helmet and had a vase of water plopped in front of him: "II NEEED IIT!!!"

Ironhidensh wrote:

Carnivius_Prime wrote:

william-james88 wrote:

Carnivius_Prime wrote:

Ironhidensh wrote:Interesting. Like at first glance, but experience with the previous 2 Movie MPs makes me very hesitant to get excited.

I've heard about problems with Prime's truck mode alignment but what was wrong with Bee? The folks I know who bought that one seem very happy.

Bee has trouble standing since he is very top heavy and the tabs that keep his feet together dont secure properly so his feet become undone and he falls over.

Hm odd. I asked friends if they've had any Bee trouble and they've said none. Dunno if common problem or just one of those things (like how TFWiki lists issues with certain parts on Sqweeks and Berserker popping off easily like it's just fact when those parts don't come off easy on my figures at all)

Though Masterpiece line isn't exactly known for being free of flaws anyways.

also, the pricesame for the mpm line are close to stupid high. Any flaws, even minor, are not acceptable.

I personally dont find the prices that bad. They are priced similarly to the MP Seekers right? Less than the Takara SRP on seekers for sure. And I think you get a lot of bang for you buck by comparison. MP Primal was an 85$ toy, Bee seems to be around that ballpark in parts count, no? They are a way better deal than MP Inferno, and if you look at MP 10 being retailed at 160 with the trailer, MPM 4 Prime just being the truck cab at 100$ feels right on the nose. I didnt expect that much more than this looking at their prices, though of course i would have wished for more. In the end, I would have liked to have more paint and less QC problems as much as anyone, but I didnt find the prices unfair compared to how stupidly priced all high end TF collectables are these days. I mean think about it, we are getting an MPM Prime for basically the same price some people are paying for a redeco/retool of TR Sixshot its not terrible value.

I'm looking forward to this one.

I'm looking forward to him too! He seems to be coming out pretty good, and I hope they do pull off the chest, it was great

Budder Prime wrote:

MaverickPrime wrote:Oh my God...the chest is fake, right? Right?!?

It's Masterpiece, outside of Cheetor, they haven't done a fake chest. I highly expect this to be real.

what about the new MP megatron? that was a fake chest.

Hope he is going to cost the same as bumblebee or less. 70 dollars is the most I would pay for this one no more. Glad he is getting the MPM goodness he deserves. Its one of the few designs that didnt mess up.

First JP pre-order I'm aware of. 10,000Y retail, April release.

If we're getting JP preorders, is it possible he'll be revealed in this months' Figure King?

wilcosu35 wrote:If we're getting JP preorders, is it possible he'll be revealed in this months' Figure King?

Yes, along with Dinobot

william-james88 wrote:

wilcosu35 wrote:If we're getting JP preorders, is it possible he'll be revealed in this months' Figure King?

Yes, along with Dinobot

Good, something to look forward to then It's an exciting bunch of weeks, with both these reveals and the upcoming Lego Modular building due to be revealed in a short while.

From https://pulse.hasbro.com/news/masterpie ... m-5-figure

In partnership with Takara Tomy, we are excited to announce the co-branded release of Movie Masterpiece Barricade (MPM-5)!

The Masterpiece Movie Series Barricade MPM-5 figure is perfect for fans and collectors alike, with features inspired by the explosive 2007 Transformers live action movie. The figure showcases the sinister Decepticon enforcer with impressive attention to detail. Imagine unleashing Barricade action with a detailed interior, die cast detailing, and rotor blade weapon accessory. Converts from robot to Saleen S281 Extreme Ford Mustang police car mode in 40 steps!

Additional Facts:

- Features Barricade’s iconic Rotor Blade Wheel weapon from the TRANSFORMERS film
- First Movie Masterpiece figure with a Movable Faceplate, allowing fans to play out their favorite scenes from the TRANSFORMERS film
- Figure built with Die Cast Parts & features 170 Deco Ops with 30 Points of Articulation!
- Vehicle-mode features Barricade’s accurate, licensed vehicle from the TRANSFORMERS film: Saleen S281 Extreme Ford Mustang Police Car
- Product was designed with ILM Movie CAD Files from the Blockbuster film TRANSFORMERS
- Figure features most film-accurate conversion to-date!
- Item is the 1st Movie Masterpiece Decepticon to hit the market in over 8 years!

Awesome! Looks to borrow a lot of the transformation from the HA figure, you can really see that in the arms. No Frenzy though?

Earlier this morning, Hasbro officially revealed Masterpiece MPM-5 Barricade from the Transformers Movie Universe, which we first heard rumors about earlier this year back in September. You can view our previous news stories about MPM-5 Barricade here. Without further ado, here is the information Hasbro posted via their Pulse website about this highly anticipated figure, which will join the ranks alongside previous Masterpiece Movie figures such as MPM-4 Optimus Prime, MPM-3 Bumblebee and Starscream. It is currently assumed that Toys R Us will be the exclusive retailer for this figure, though that has not been confirmed yet. MPM-5 Barricade will be released in 2018.

Hasbro Pulse wrote:

THE MASTERPIECE MOVIE SERIES BARRICADE MPM-5 FIGURE!

Published by PULSE
Headquarter

In partnership with Takara Tomy, we are excited to announce the co-branded release of Movie Masterpiece Barricade (MPM-5)!

The Masterpiece Movie Series Barricade MPM-5 figure is perfect for fans and collectors alike, with features inspired by the explosive 2007 Transformers live action movie. The figure showcases the sinister Decepticon enforcer with impressive attention to detail. Imagine unleashing Barricade action with a detailed interior, die cast detailing, and rotor blade weapon accessory. Converts from robot to Saleen S281 Extreme Ford Mustang police car mode in 40 steps!

Additional Facts:

• Features Barricade’s iconic Rotor Blade Wheel weapon from the TRANSFORMERS film
• First Movie Masterpiece figure with a Movable Faceplate, allowing fans to play out their favorite scenes from the TRANSFORMERS film
• Figure built with Die Cast Parts & features 170 Deco Ops with 30 Points of Articulation!
• Vehicle-mode features Barricade’s accurate, licensed vehicle from the TRANSFORMERS film: Saleen S281 Extreme Ford Mustang Police Car
• Product was designed with ILM Movie CAD Files from the Blockbuster film TRANSFORMERS
• Figure features most film-accurate conversion to-date!
• Item is the 1st Movie Masterpiece Decepticon to hit the market in over 8 years!

I'm a little sad to say that I kinda think the Human Alliance version looks a bit better.

Sure, it looks great, but so did the first two. While Bumblbee is decent (yet flawed), Prime is a complete a total hot mess.

I'll reserve any excitement until we have in hand reports.

Maybe I just need to see a closeup, but that head sculpt.... isn't impressing me right now.

Amazing!

"Moveable faceplate" means his mouth opens?