MP-4S Convoy Sleep Mode Revealed

Friday, April 23rd, 2010 5:51AM CDT

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Takara would like to welcome the world to the year 2010. They've updated their website with a new page featuring their campaign for this current year. One might wonder why this happens to be four months late, but when this signals such things as new toys, the questions start to dissipate. The first figure meant to celebrate 2010, is a repaint of sorts. And why not repaint one of the greatest figures of all time, Masterpiece Optimus Prime!

The new figure just happens to be MP-4S Convoy Sleep Mode. This Masterpiece is meant to represent a deactivated Optimus Prime or Primus forbid, a dead Optimus Prime.
Other than the new colour scheme for the main figure, the container of MP-4S will be in Crystal Clear plastic. (Note: the trailer image here is not the final product)

MP-4S Convoy Sleep Mode is only available in limited quantity of 2010 pieces and exclusively for Japan market. Each toy will come with a serial number, from 0001 - 2010.

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Re: MP-4S Convoy Sleep Mode Revealed (1067195)
Posted by Zeds on April 23rd, 2010 @ 6:05am CDT

It's not April 1st again is it?

Re: MP-4S Convoy Sleep Mode Revealed (1067196)
Posted by hinomars19 on April 23rd, 2010 @ 6:10am CDT

though it is a nice idea, it's riding the back of the 'black convoy' ver. too close for comfort for me.

It seems the MP line could be dead and they are just trying to squeeze what they can from what they've got :-(

Re: MP-4S Convoy Sleep Mode Revealed (1067198)
Posted by craggy on April 23rd, 2010 @ 6:16am CDT

It'd be a lot cooler if he was all smashed up.

Maybe they'll do a Sleepy MP Starscream? At least it wouldn't take up much space on a display shelf.

Re: MP-4S Convoy Sleep Mode Revealed (1067205)
Posted by dragons on April 23rd, 2010 @ 6:37am CDT

he should be called deadmode not sleep mode he wasnt sleeping he died needs some draker grey elements in other parts of body looks good i have him allready i dont small verison of him

Re: MP-4S Convoy Sleep Mode Revealed (1067212)
Posted by HighPrime on April 23rd, 2010 @ 6:54am CDT

craggy wrote:It'd be a lot cooler if he was all smashed up.

Maybe they'll do a Sleepy MP Starscream? At least it wouldn't take up much space on a display shelf.

I concur

It's interesting, but would be much more so with battle damage. I'm not talking about the Hasbro paint splashes and penciled in cracked windshields, let's see some real chunks torn out, especially in the mid-section since Prime was mercilessly pummled there in the movie.

What repaints are left of this mold now? They haven't done a clear one. Maybe a 'Rise from Grave' or 'Reanimation' version when brought back to life by the Quints? Or maybe a 'Supernova' version where he's about to crash into an exploding sun? :lol:

Re: MP-4S Convoy Sleep Mode Revealed (1067218)
Posted by genozaur on April 23rd, 2010 @ 7:08am CDT

more like masterpiece shattered glass optimus prime for the word

Re: MP-4S Convoy Sleep Mode Revealed (1067220)
Posted by Kibble on April 23rd, 2010 @ 7:14am CDT

This does nothing for me and I'm quite glad. I need a bit of a break from figs with outrageous price tags.

Re: MP-4S Convoy Sleep Mode Revealed (1067221)
Posted by Gauntlet101010 on April 23rd, 2010 @ 7:15am CDT

HighPrime wrote:
craggy wrote:It'd be a lot cooler if he was all smashed up.

Maybe they'll do a Sleepy MP Starscream? At least it wouldn't take up much space on a display shelf.

I concur It's interesting, but would be much more so with battle damage. I'm not talking about the Hasbro paint splashes and penciled in cracked windshields, let's see some real chunks torn out, especially in the mid-section since Prime was mercilessly pummled there in the movie.

What repaints are left of this mold now? They haven't done a clear one. Maybe a 'Rise from Grave' or 'Reanimation' version when brought back to life by the Quints? Or maybe a 'Supernova' version where he's about to crash into an exploding sun?

I gotta agree here. Really, this isn't much to write home about without any sculpted battle damage. This is just "came late Black Convoy." Although it does look like it's coming with a completely unchanged trailer ... maybe so collectors will have some reason to buy it?

The only real reason I can see this being made is to hype up the 2010 connection to TF lore. That's waht this and Ghost Screamer have in common. Although I'd MUCH rather see a Galvatron (or even a Hot Rod / Rodimus) than these repaints I'll never buy.

Re: MP-4S Convoy Sleep Mode Revealed (1067223)
Posted by Tigertrack on April 23rd, 2010 @ 7:21am CDT

Want. I'm the only one though.

Re: MP-4S Convoy Sleep Mode Revealed (1067224)
Posted by HighPrime on April 23rd, 2010 @ 7:23am CDT

tigertracks 24 wrote:Want. I'm the only one though.

Just because I don't like it, doesn't mean I don't want it. It's like art :lol:

Re: MP-4S Convoy Sleep Mode Revealed (1067225)
Posted by Burn on April 23rd, 2010 @ 7:25am CDT

tigertracks 24 wrote:Want. I'm the only one though.

nah, Blurrz will want it (he was clearly too sleepy to say so) and I can guarantee Mkall will want it too.

Re: MP-4S Convoy Sleep Mode Revealed (1067230)
Posted by mechabooks on April 23rd, 2010 @ 7:43am CDT

I like it. I wish it was a little bit more grey like the movie but, that's just being picky on my part. I'd get it but, I still haven't gotten the original masterpiece Prime.

Re: MP-4S Convoy Sleep Mode Revealed (1067232)
Posted by Tigertrack on April 23rd, 2010 @ 7:47am CDT

This should come with a mini-Perceptor in alt mode only, and/or Daniel crying...

Re: MP-4S Convoy Sleep Mode Revealed (1067235)
Posted by Mach on April 23rd, 2010 @ 7:53am CDT

Well, some added info, this piece will be limited to 2010 pieces.
Also the trailer will be in crystal clear version.....

Some goodies to make you want it more..... I want it :grin:

Re: MP-4S Convoy Sleep Mode Revealed (1067239)
Posted by Tigertrack on April 23rd, 2010 @ 8:09am CDT

Mach wrote:Well, some added info, this piece will be limited to 2010 pieces.
Also the trailer will be in crystal clear version.....

Some goodies to make you want it more..... I want it

If only the price made me want it.

Re: MP-4S Convoy Sleep Mode Revealed (1067242)
Posted by Zeds on April 23rd, 2010 @ 9:16am CDT

Just a small point of contention with this figure. That matrix should not be lighting up for obvious reasons. Maybe it should fade to black for added effect instead. Just saying.

Re: MP-4S Convoy Sleep Mode Revealed (1067243)
Posted by Kibble on April 23rd, 2010 @ 9:19am CDT

Mach wrote:Well, some added info, this piece will be limited to 2010 pieces.
Also the trailer will be in crystal clear version.....

Some goodies to make you want it more..... I want it

The trailer aspect makes it more appealing, but the 2010 pieces makes it less because all that means is it's going to be even more expensive...

Re: MP-4S Convoy Sleep Mode Revealed (1067244)
Posted by Flux Convoy on April 23rd, 2010 @ 9:20am CDT

Takara for the fail. I've bought 3 versions of the mold already, as interesting as it may be, no thanks. Too much money for something I have no idea how or where to display.

Re: MP-4S Convoy Sleep Mode Revealed (1067251)
Posted by Mkall on April 23rd, 2010 @ 9:29am CDT

Burn wrote:
tigertracks 24 wrote:Want. I'm the only one though.

nah, Blurrz will want it (he was clearly too sleepy to say so) and I can guarantee Mkall will want it too.

Nope, I have no interest in any more MPs at the moment

Re: MP-4S Convoy Sleep Mode Revealed (1067254)
Posted by Tigertrack on April 23rd, 2010 @ 9:34am CDT

Zeds wrote:Just a small point of contention with this figure. That matrix should not be lighting up for obvious reasons. Maybe it should fade to black for added effect instead. Just saying.

Shouldn't the matrix light up more when he dies. His spark is being added to it, there is no reason that I can see that the matrix would die with him.

Re: MP-4S Convoy Sleep Mode Revealed (1067256)
Posted by JRFitzpatrick7 on April 23rd, 2010 @ 9:35am CDT

I'll take 2! I try to get 2 of each MP, one to display and one to keep MISP! Love me some MP!

Re: MP-4S Convoy Sleep Mode Revealed (1067259)
Posted by Zeds on April 23rd, 2010 @ 9:39am CDT

tigertracks 24 wrote:
Zeds wrote:Just a small point of contention with this figure. That matrix should not be lighting up for obvious reasons. Maybe it should fade to black for added effect instead. Just saying.

Shouldn't the matrix light up more when he dies. His spark is being added to it, there is no reason that I can see that the matrix would die with him.

See I always thought that if the Matrix is not passed to another robot it would be lost forever. Give it is included with the figure I assume it was not passed in this case. Not including it all with the figure would also work 'theoretically' or one could just leave it out of the figure in the box altogether.

Need to check some TF lore.

Re: MP-4S Convoy Sleep Mode Revealed (1067260)
Posted by Tigertrack on April 23rd, 2010 @ 9:42am CDT

Zeds wrote:
tigertracks 24 wrote:
Zeds wrote:Just a small point of contention with this figure. That matrix should not be lighting up for obvious reasons. Maybe it should fade to black for added effect instead. Just saying.

Shouldn't the matrix light up more when he dies. His spark is being added to it, there is no reason that I can see that the matrix would die with him.

See I always thought that if the Matrix is not passed to another robot it would be lost forever. Give it is included with the figure I assume it was not passed in this case. Not including it all with the figure would also work 'theoretically.'

Need to check some TF lore.

I guess I need to check mine too, but I thought in Megatron Origins, Sentinel Prime died with the matrix in him.

In the movie, Magnus died before handing the matrix off to anyway. It was blown out of his hands.

Just saying.

Re: MP-4S Convoy Sleep Mode Revealed (1067262)
Posted by Zeds on April 23rd, 2010 @ 9:45am CDT

tigertracks 24 wrote:
Zeds wrote:
tigertracks 24 wrote:
Zeds wrote:Just a small point of contention with this figure. That matrix should not be lighting up for obvious reasons. Maybe it should fade to black for added effect instead. Just saying.

Shouldn't the matrix light up more when he dies. His spark is being added to it, there is no reason that I can see that the matrix would die with him.

See I always thought that if the Matrix is not passed to another robot it would be lost forever. Give it is included with the figure I assume it was not passed in this case. Not including it all with the figure would also work 'theoretically.'

Need to check some TF lore.

I guess I need to check mine too, but I thought in Megatron Origins, Sentinel Prime died with the matrix in him.

In the movie, Magnus died before handing the matrix off to anyway. It was blown out of his hands.

Just saying.

But it was outside of his body at the time. That where I was going with it. It cannot be inside a dead leader's body.

Re: MP-4S Convoy Sleep Mode Revealed (1067266)
Posted by craggy on April 23rd, 2010 @ 9:52am CDT

leave the matrix lighting up, but add a sound-chip with Judd Nelson going "yoink!"

Re: MP-4S Convoy Sleep Mode Revealed (1067279)
Posted by kirbenvost on April 23rd, 2010 @ 10:31am CDT

Huh. Well, as long as this is just an exclusive and isn't replacing the next 'real' MP, I'm okay with it. Although it worries me that we've seen 3 repaints in a row...

Hey, Takara, while you're at it with the weird variants, how about an MP-04T. T stands for Trailer.

*crossing fingers for MP Hot Rod/imus Prime*... 2010 could be the year of Hot Rod! :grin:

Edit: OMFG! Notice how the front 2010 page has flames and what looks like Rodimus' arm? And how 'Sleep Mode' Convoy could be like a passing of the torch? DDDDDDUUUUUUUUDDDDDDDEEEEEEE I think we could be getting an MP Rodimus this year!

Edit2: Huh, comes with purple Megatron gun. Nice little touch.

I also like how no one in Japan can spell 'coming' properly. :lol:

Re: MP-4S Convoy Sleep Mode Revealed (1067326)
Posted by Blurrz on April 23rd, 2010 @ 12:10pm CDT

So this means I wasn't dreaming and this is actually real?? Fufufufufufu.

kirbenvost wrote:*crossing fingers for MP Hot Rod/imus Prime*... 2010 could be the year of Hot Rod!

Yeah I'm with you on that one. Hopefully this campaign releases a lot less silly repaints before we get to the prized figure.

Re: MP-4S Convoy Sleep Mode Revealed (1067353)
Posted by rpetras on April 23rd, 2010 @ 1:01pm CDT

I love my MP Primes, I really do.

I have the US release (with aftermarket long stacks & transforming trailer), the US DVD release (MIP), as well as the Nemesis and Magnus repaints.

But I actually can't believe they are dipping into this well AGAIN. :BOOM:

Re: MP-4S Convoy Sleep Mode Revealed (1067371)
Posted by Dead Metal on April 23rd, 2010 @ 1:41pm CDT

So now I can rein-act the single-most traumatising moment of my childhood? AWESOME!

Looking at it, it seems to actually have a scar on his lower waist, but I wish it had remolded parts, I want it.

Re: MP-4S Convoy Sleep Mode Revealed (1067372)
Posted by Supreme Convoy on April 23rd, 2010 @ 1:44pm CDT

It's good to iknow that even Transformers can have zombie variants!

Re: MP-4S Convoy Sleep Mode Revealed (1067399)
Posted by First-Aid on April 23rd, 2010 @ 3:25pm CDT

Sooo...when did Masterpiece Prime become the ROTF Bumblebee of the MP line? What is this, the 15th repaint? Fail.

Re: MP-4S Convoy Sleep Mode Revealed (1067400)
Posted by Burn on April 23rd, 2010 @ 3:29pm CDT

Mkall wrote:
Burn wrote:
tigertracks 24 wrote:Want. I'm the only one though.

nah, Blurrz will want it (he was clearly too sleepy to say so) and I can guarantee Mkall will want it too.

Nope, I have no interest in any more MPs at the moment

I'm going to start taking note of everything you "no" to, then if I ever get to your place i'm going to go through your collection and take your "lies".

They should fit in a backpack due to your lack of ability to say "no".

Re: MP-4S Convoy Sleep Mode Revealed (1067404)
Posted by RK_Striker_JK_5 on April 23rd, 2010 @ 4:18pm CDT

I wonder if Raksha would want one... :-$

Re: MP-4S Convoy Sleep Mode Revealed (1067408)
Posted by Mkall on April 23rd, 2010 @ 4:26pm CDT

Burn wrote:
Mkall wrote:
Burn wrote:
tigertracks 24 wrote:Want. I'm the only one though.

nah, Blurrz will want it (he was clearly too sleepy to say so) and I can guarantee Mkall will want it too.

Nope, I have no interest in any more MPs at the moment

I'm going to start taking note of everything you "no" to, then if I ever get to your place i'm going to go through your collection and take your "lies".

They should fit in a backpack due to your lack of ability to say "no".

Just wait a half-month, then you'll see all my collection in updated pictures. Then you can have the fun of calling me out in public (if you can find any)

Re: MP-4S Convoy Sleep Mode Revealed (1067411)
Posted by Burn on April 23rd, 2010 @ 4:48pm CDT

You're lucky i'm lazy.

Re: MP-4S Convoy Sleep Mode Revealed (1067413)
Posted by Naked Magnus on April 23rd, 2010 @ 4:53pm CDT

Oh for goodness sake! I am a sucker for the masterpiece line and pretty much anything G1, but COME ON! This is just too similar to MP-01B. It is almost insulting. I took a look at my MP-01B box (haven't opened it yet, but will someday) and this thing just isn't different enough to warrant shelling out major $$. The cost of MP-01B gave me some hesitation before buying it. But I actually told myself that one of the many uses of MP-01B is that he can be used as a dying prime (yes, I know there are subtle differences).

You can bet your life this thing is going to be very expensive. I can't imagine what it will to cost. My guess is $400.

Re: MP-4S Convoy Sleep Mode Revealed (1067415)
Posted by Chaoslock on April 23rd, 2010 @ 4:55pm CDT

Well, he did wake up after everytime he died... :lol:

Re: MP-4S Convoy Sleep Mode Revealed (1067418)
Posted by ButtZilla on April 23rd, 2010 @ 4:57pm CDT

It would be even better if they released a fully damaged version like that in the G1 movie. :-?

Re: MP-4S Convoy Sleep Mode Revealed (1067574)
Posted by Gutter Bunny on April 24th, 2010 @ 5:48am CDT

Oh...I gotta have.

I'm with others though, this comes way to soon after black convoy.

It will still see my shelf.

Re: MP-4S Convoy Sleep Mode Revealed (1068527)
Posted by DavidT on April 27th, 2010 @ 11:34am CDT

BigBadToyStore.com now has MP-04S Masterpiece Convoy Sleep Mode & Trailer Complete Version up for pre-order... It's priced at $274.99 and scheduled for release sometime in the 4th quarter of this year.

Here's the link to the listing:
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/prod ... ode=retail

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Re: MP-4S Convoy Sleep Mode Revealed (1068830)
Posted by DavidT on April 28th, 2010 @ 10:50am CDT

BigBadToyStore.com has updated their listing for Sleep Mode Optimus by moving the release date forward from the 4th quarter, to the 3rd quarter of this year.

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Re: MP-4S Convoy Sleep Mode Revealed (1068886)
Posted by ZenPrime on April 28th, 2010 @ 1:18pm CDT

Reserved mine, but the final decision to keep it depends on if the trailer is indeed the clear version or not.

Re: MP-4S Convoy Sleep Mode Revealed (1068933)
Posted by Chaoslock on April 28th, 2010 @ 4:11pm CDT

DavidT wrote:BigBadToyStore.com now has MP-04S Masterpiece Convoy Sleep Mode & Trailer Complete Version up for pre-order... It's priced at $274.99 and scheduled for release sometime in the 4th quarter of this year.

Here's the link to the listing:
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/prod ... ode=retail

.

Too bad the trailer isn't monochrome...

Re: MP-4S Convoy Sleep Mode Revealed (1069007)
Posted by Zombie Starscream on April 28th, 2010 @ 9:58pm CDT

Pass. I already have enough dead things in my house. -_-

Re: MP-4S Convoy Sleep Mode Revealed (1069055)
Posted by ang3l3s on April 29th, 2010 @ 6:08am CDT

craggy wrote:It'd be a lot cooler if he was all smashed up.

Agreed, looks too close to nemesis prime!!1

Re: MP-4S Convoy Sleep Mode Revealed (1069090)
Posted by Counterpunch on April 29th, 2010 @ 9:13am CDT

Why is Takara on a bend of making irrelevant product lately? Their collector premium figures are so niche that I can't even begin to care.

Re: MP-4S Convoy Sleep Mode Revealed (1069163)
Posted by RK_Striker_JK_5 on April 29th, 2010 @ 3:11pm CDT

Pass. I have him already alive and well. this is just... well, let's call a spade a spade. It's stupid.

Re: MP-4S Convoy Sleep Mode Revealed (1069835)
Posted by anjiang on May 1st, 2010 @ 12:09pm CDT

I have heard that only the one you get from e-hobby is limited to 2010 pieces and that the regular Takara one is just numbered but not limited. Anyone have info on that?

Re: MP-4S Convoy Sleep Mode Revealed (1069841)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on May 1st, 2010 @ 12:44pm CDT

anjiang wrote:I have heard that only the one you get from e-hobby is limited to 2010 pieces and that the regular Takara one is just numbered but not limited. Anyone have info on that?

I think you got two releases mixed up. Yes, MP-4S will be limited to 2010 pieces, no matter the retailer. The other is MP-1B Convoy Black Version, which looks similar but lacks the the trailer. That release had an exclusive comic when ordered directly from e-Hobby.

Re: MP-4S Convoy Sleep Mode Revealed (1071100)
Posted by ZenPrime on May 5th, 2010 @ 8:03am CDT

I just noticed BBTS added a note for the listing for MP-04S:

"*****NOTE***** Our version will be the Asian market version - it will numbered to 2010 but it will not be the ehobby version."

The same was stated at TFSource. So what does this mean for someone like me that's buying this for the collector's value and keeping it MISB? Should I try and get the ehobby version instead?

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