Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-10B Black Convoy

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Takara Tomy designer Shogo Hasui has tweeted an image of their upcoming Transformers Masterpiece MP-10B Convoy. This version of the Masterpiece Convoy 2.0 mold features the popular black deco, but does not come with a trailer. Check out the image mirrored below.

Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-10B Black Convoy

Credit(s): Shogo Hasui

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Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-10B Black Convoy (1471685)
Posted by #Sideways# on March 14th, 2013 @ 9:07am CDT

Takara Guy: Guys! The fans want a re-release of Masterpiece Optimus!

Other Takara Guy: Well we certainly cannot put something that would be a complete re-release.

Takara Guy: Then what will we do?

Other Takara Guy:

Apparently this was their thought process. Not to say it doesn't look good, it's just that this should be something else, like, oh I dunno, final battle Optimus with awesome paint-apps minus the black dot that was supposed to be where he was shot? I mean... Kind of meh.

Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-10B Black Convoy (1471691)
Posted by mooncake623 on March 14th, 2013 @ 9:27am CDT

I like it. I think I will buy this.

Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-10B Black Convoy (1471692)
Posted by Sideswipe 00 on March 14th, 2013 @ 9:31am CDT

I have yet to buy any of the masterpieces...not that I don't want to and that I don't have the money...oh wait i bought Thundercracker on a whim because I was upset that Toys R Us didn't have Optimus...Oh and I haev Grimlock because he is just awesome and I preordered him from ToysRUs.com for $50 xD But no Optimus... :sad:

I rather not pay over $100 for him either x3

Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-10B Black Convoy (1471705)
Posted by metaphorge on March 14th, 2013 @ 10:46am CDT

I'm trying not to want this.

I am failing.

I really want a trailer for it in vehicle mode. I wonder if some third party will oblige me.

What I REALLY want, however, is a Masterpiece Robots in Disguise Scourge.

I could see this happening eventually, too (obviously preceded by a Masterpiece G2 Laser Prime).

I'm sure it will be awhile, but I'm betting Takara will make it happen eventually (especially if they pop out a Masterpiece G2 tank Megatron....

Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-10B Black Convoy (1471708)
Posted by AutoBorst on March 14th, 2013 @ 10:56am CDT

Saw that one coming miles away.

Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-10B Black Convoy (1471715)
Posted by Sabrblade on March 14th, 2013 @ 11:14am CDT

Sure does look nice.

Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-10B Black Convoy (1471738)
Posted by Shadowstream on March 14th, 2013 @ 1:04pm CDT

I do wish they'd have tried something different with the repaint scheme for once...

Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-10B Black Convoy (1471803)
Posted by Sinnertwin on March 14th, 2013 @ 5:43pm CDT

Sabrblade wrote:Sure does look nice.

I agree.
Didn't we see this in one of the first MP Soundwave review about 2 months ago. His name escapes me, but didn't he place it next to Soundwave briefly as a comparison?

Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-10B Black Convoy (1471818)
Posted by Stormrider on March 14th, 2013 @ 6:43pm CDT

Is he being sold with his trailer?

Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-10B Black Convoy (1471820)
Posted by Va'al on March 14th, 2013 @ 6:52pm CDT

Stormrider wrote:Is he being sold with his trailer?

Nope.

El Duque wrote:Takara Tomy designer Shogo Hasui has tweeted an image of their upcoming Transformers Masterpiece MP-10B Convoy. This version of the Masterpiece Convoy 2.0 mold features the popular black deco, but does not come with a trailer. Check out the image mirrored below.

Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-10B Black Convoy (1471849)
Posted by Bounti76 on March 14th, 2013 @ 9:13pm CDT

Beautiful figure....if it came with a trailer I'd bite.

Also, I'm guessing since this is a Japanese exclusive that that's the reason why this isn't "Masterpiece Nemesis Prime".

Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-10B Black Convoy (1471854)
Posted by Sabrblade on March 14th, 2013 @ 9:27pm CDT

Bounti76 wrote:Beautiful figure....if it came with a trailer I'd bite.

Also, I'm guessing since this is a Japanese exclusive that that's the reason why this isn't "Masterpiece Nemesis Prime".

TakaraTomy doesn't use the U.S. names on Masterpiece figures (or on Encore figures).

Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-10B Black Convoy (1471868)
Posted by VioMeTriX on March 14th, 2013 @ 10:25pm CDT

everyone is worried about the damn trailer... well if you have mp-10 use that trailer, that way you have robot mode and truck mode in one display. otherwise it would be 300 like mp-10 with the trailer.

Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-10B Black Convoy (1471888)
Posted by Sinnertwin on March 15th, 2013 @ 12:30am CDT

VioMeTriX wrote:everyone is worried about the damn trailer... well if you have mp-10 use that trailer, that way you have robot mode and truck mode in one display. otherwise it would be 300 like mp-10 with the trailer.

The trailer with the Autobot logo smack bang in the middle of it? Dont give the robot an identity crisis or anything

I prefer no trailer anyway. Cheaper and i display it in robot mode.

Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-10B Black Convoy (1471995)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on March 15th, 2013 @ 2:11pm CDT

Sabrblade wrote:
Bounti76 wrote:Beautiful figure....if it came with a trailer I'd bite.

Also, I'm guessing since this is a Japanese exclusive that that's the reason why this isn't "Masterpiece Nemesis Prime".
TakaraTomy doesn't use the U.S. names on Masterpiece figures (or on Encore figures).

At least the ones that are based on their 1985-1992 Generation One line. The "reimaginings" like United and Generations do use the US names however.

Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-10B Black Convoy (1472011)
Posted by KNM2012 on March 15th, 2013 @ 2:50pm CDT

#Sideways# wrote:Takara Guy: Guys! The fans want a re-release of Masterpiece Optimus!

Other Takara Guy: Well we certainly cannot put something that would be a complete re-release.

Takara Guy: Then what will we do?

Other Takara Guy:

Apparently this was their thought process. Not to say it doesn't look good, it's just that this should be something else, like, oh I dunno, final battle Optimus with awesome paint-apps minus the black dot that was supposed to be where he was shot? I mean... Kind of meh.

To be honest, this is the official debut piece of Black Convoy (Nemesis Prime) when it comes to the Takara G1 continuity. This excludes Alternity's Convoy (Super Black) and the "USA Editions" Nemesis Prime (a repaint of Big Convoy). That, and even then, Rodimus Convoy and "Animated" Rodimus Prime each received a "Black" (i.e. "Dark") incarnation.

So in all cases, when they did this, they decided to make a "Dark" incarnation of Convoy... Not a second "Black Version".

Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-10B Black Convoy (1472089)
Posted by Sabrblade on March 15th, 2013 @ 10:56pm CDT

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:
Bounti76 wrote:Beautiful figure....if it came with a trailer I'd bite.

Also, I'm guessing since this is a Japanese exclusive that that's the reason why this isn't "Masterpiece Nemesis Prime".
TakaraTomy doesn't use the U.S. names on Masterpiece figures (or on Encore figures).

At least the ones that are based on their 1985-1992 Generation One line. The "reimaginings" like United and Generations do use the US names however.

That's not what I said.

Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-10B Black Convoy (1472117)
Posted by VioMeTriX on March 16th, 2013 @ 6:52am CDT

I read the post you put that in, it is exactly what you said... not that the one line is anything diabolical or mean.

Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-10B Black Convoy (1472140)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on March 16th, 2013 @ 10:36am CDT

Sabrblade wrote:
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:
Bounti76 wrote:Beautiful figure....if it came with a trailer I'd bite.

Also, I'm guessing since this is a Japanese exclusive that that's the reason why this isn't "Masterpiece Nemesis Prime".
TakaraTomy doesn't use the U.S. names on Masterpiece figures (or on Encore figures).

At least the ones that are based on their 1985-1992 Generation One line. The "reimaginings" like United and Generations do use the US names however.
That's not what I said.

Just in before "But United, Generations and Super GT are G1 too and they use US names!" :lol:

Wasn't meant to correct you or anything.

Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-10B Black Convoy (1472275)
Posted by Stormrider on March 16th, 2013 @ 9:21pm CDT

KUMA-NIN Maximus wrote:
#Sideways# wrote:Takara Guy: Guys! The fans want a re-release of Masterpiece Optimus!

Other Takara Guy: Well we certainly cannot put something that would be a complete re-release.

Takara Guy: Then what will we do?

Other Takara Guy:

Apparently this was their thought process. Not to say it doesn't look good, it's just that this should be something else, like, oh I dunno, final battle Optimus with awesome paint-apps minus the black dot that was supposed to be where he was shot? I mean... Kind of meh.

To be honest, this is the official debut piece of Black Convoy (Nemesis Prime) when it comes to the Takara G1 continuity. This excludes Alternity's Convoy (Super Black) and the "USA Editions" Nemesis Prime (a repaint of Big Convoy). That, and even then, Rodimus Convoy and "Animated" Rodimus Prime each received a "Black" (i.e. "Dark") incarnation.

So in all cases, when they did this, they decided to make a "Dark" incarnation of Convoy... Not a second "Black Version".

Not sure if I am following you. There was a Black Convoy Binaltech that had a Decepticon symbol. Same deco

Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-10B Black Convoy (1472277)
Posted by Sabrblade on March 16th, 2013 @ 9:29pm CDT

Stormrider wrote:Not sure if I am following you. There was a Black Convoy Binaltech that had a Decepticon symbol. Same deco

He means chronologically in a fictional sense. If this Black Convoy were to appear in any G1 fiction, he'd probably appear at a pre-2003 point in the timeline (since Binaltech Black Convoy first appeared after 2003 and in a splinter timeline).

Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-10B Black Convoy (1472379)
Posted by Stormrider on March 17th, 2013 @ 12:30pm CDT

Sabrblade wrote:
Stormrider wrote:Not sure if I am following you. There was a Black Convoy Binaltech that had a Decepticon symbol. Same deco
He means chronologically in a fictional sense. If this Black Convoy were to appear in any G1 fiction, he'd probably appear at a pre-2003 point in the timeline (since Binaltech Black Convoy first appeared after 2003 and in a splinter timeline).

Thanks. Now I understand.

Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-10B Black Convoy (1894404)
Posted by Va'al on July 5th, 2017 @ 12:16am CDT

It's Evil Optimus Season. We knew of a reissue of Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-10 Black Convoy from this news post, and we now also have some more specific details courtesy of TAG Hobby! According to their listing, the figure will be out this December and priced at 12.800 Yen (approx 113 USD at the time of writing), featuring the same accessories as the previous release - including the lack of trailer. Refresh your memory with our gallery of the red-windowed, black truck, right here, and let us know what you think of the reissue in the Energon Pub!

Masterpiece MP-10B Black convoy

In the masterpiece series which is the highest peak brand of Transformers, it is decided to resell "black convoy" which was extremely popular in the past! It is based on the popular "MP-10 Convoy" specification with black convoy coloring. A laser gun that can be folded and stored on the back of the main unit, and a matrix that stores it in the chest are also included.

[Set contents] · Black convoy body (1) · Laser rifle (1) · Matrix (1) · Instruction manual (1)

Package size: W205 × H350 × D 102 mm

Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-10B Black Convoy (1894415)
Posted by shajaki on July 5th, 2017 @ 1:13am CDT

This is a necro of a thread :lol:

Honestly... I'm trying to decide if I need this.... and other reissues. Let me explain.....

The most recent MP's, have this logo stamped on them:

I don't know what it is, but it's there. And it's also on the most recent reissues. Starscream, Soundwave, and the two Cassette sets. If I were a betting man, I'd say this'll have it too. I have already committed myself to buying everything MP, including box variants... but this is so arbitrary and minuscule...... the struggle....

Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-10B Black Convoy (1894426)
Posted by Va'al on July 5th, 2017 @ 2:29am CDT

shajaki wrote:This is a necro of a thread

Honestly... I'm trying to decide if I need this.... and other reissues. Let me explain.....

The most recent MP's, have this logo stamped on them:

I don't know what it is, but it's there. And it's also on the most recent reissues. Starscream, Soundwave, and the two Cassette sets. If I were a betting man, I'd say this'll have it too. I have already committed myself to buying everything MP, including box variants... but this is so arbitrary and minuscule...... the struggle....

https://www.seibertron.com/transformers ... 016/36608/

Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-10B Black Convoy (1894433)
Posted by Insurgent on July 5th, 2017 @ 3:15am CDT

I love this figure. Picked it up in a kapow sale years ago and was my first mp10 experience. He looks so badasd dual wielding the Megatron guns from mp1 and sou dwave. Hmmm. Odd there's no mention of his axe in this one

Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-10B Black Convoy (1894469)
Posted by Relic0037 on July 5th, 2017 @ 11:29am CDT

Already preordered mine at BigBadToystore:

http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/Product/V ... ails/55730

They have the latest Takara Legends up for Preorder too, but no pics yet:

http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/Search?Hi ... %20legends

Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-10B Black Convoy (1894537)
Posted by Overcracker on July 5th, 2017 @ 3:45pm CDT

Anime Export has it for $80 (+ shipping of course). I'm very tempted to preorder it for that price.

http://www.anime-export.com/product/36635

Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-10B Black Convoy (1894734)
Posted by Bumblebee21 on July 6th, 2017 @ 9:48am CDT

There takara goes again. Screwing everything up

Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-10B Black Convoy (1894748)
Posted by EmirateXaaron on July 6th, 2017 @ 11:28am CDT

Pretty excited about this one, honestly. I missed the first release of him back in 2013, and now I have a chance at picking him up again without paying the silly prices on eBay.

Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-10B Black Convoy (1894771)
Posted by shajaki on July 6th, 2017 @ 12:17pm CDT

Bumblebee21 wrote:There takara goes again. Screwing everything up

Screwed up how? There's many ways to do a Black Convoy. And if you really want to get technical, the first (proper) Black Convoy had this instead of Decepticon insignias. But you gotta let some things go. So long as they're not releasing a Black Convoy in bright orange, you'll live.

Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-10B Black Convoy (1894820)
Posted by shajaki on July 6th, 2017 @ 3:54pm CDT

Anyone need some enabling?

Head cannon: He's a cross-dimensional Matrix hunter, which he feeds to his anti-Matrix 8-)

Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-10B Black Convoy (1894840)
Posted by Sabrblade on July 6th, 2017 @ 5:59pm CDT

shajaki wrote:Head cannon: He's a cross-dimensional Matrix hunter, which he feeds to his anti-Matrix

So he's DOTM Darkside Optimus Prime?

Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-10B Black Convoy (1894878)
Posted by sol magnus on July 6th, 2017 @ 10:46pm CDT

Always wanted one. Didn't want to pay almost 300.00. Win-win.

Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-10B Black Convoy (1894993)
Posted by nycPrime on July 7th, 2017 @ 12:44pm CDT

Overcracker wrote:Anime Export has it for $80 (+ shipping of course). I'm very tempted to preorder it for that price.

http://www.anime-export.com/product/36635

Damn this is so tempting. I paid $159 for the Hasbro Asia reissue of MP-10, so this price almost seems like a steal. Plus I've been flirting recently with the idea of getting some version of Nemesis Prime. I don't really need this, but it's hard to pass up....

Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-10B Black Convoy (1895679)
Posted by Overcracker on July 10th, 2017 @ 5:32pm CDT

nycPrime wrote:
Overcracker wrote:Anime Export has it for $80 (+ shipping of course). I'm very tempted to preorder it for that price.

http://www.anime-export.com/product/36635

Damn this is so tempting. I paid $159 for the Hasbro Asia reissue of MP-10, so this price almost seems like a steal. Plus I've been flirting recently with the idea of getting some version of Nemesis Prime. I don't really need this, but it's hard to pass up....

Yes. Still trying to convince myself I don{t really need a Black Convoy but its very hard to do.

Re: Takara Tomy Transformers Masterpiece MP-10B Black Convoy (1900897)
Posted by nycPrime on July 30th, 2017 @ 10:13pm CDT

Overcracker wrote:
nycPrime wrote:
Overcracker wrote:Anime Export has it for $80 (+ shipping of course). I'm very tempted to preorder it for that price.

http://www.anime-export.com/product/36635

Damn this is so tempting. I paid $159 for the Hasbro Asia reissue of MP-10, so this price almost seems like a steal. Plus I've been flirting recently with the idea of getting some version of Nemesis Prime. I don't really need this, but it's hard to pass up....

Yes. Still trying to convince myself I don{t really need a Black Convoy but its very hard to do.

Overcracker, did you PO it? I got in via Anime Export on the last day of presales.