Transformers Masterpiece MP-38+ Burning Convoy Listed on BBTS
Tuesday, September 10th, 2019 12:02PM CDT
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A redeco of the Masterpiece MP-32 Optimus Primal, it will homage the Burning Convoy redeco of the original Optimus Primal figure that was released as a limited-edition figure to promote the Beast Wars Special movie. The deco has varried a bit in the past but the cartoon accurate deco, since this is based on a cartoon appearance, has an all red chest with only the forearms being gold. You can see an image below of the Robot Masters version, which has more gold highlights, and how he looked like in the cartoon. We do not know if that means he will be clear or painted red. Both Hasbro and Takara will release this toy, as inferred from the BBTS listing.
Not much is known about this figure, as not even its price has been yet revealed, but we do have a release date of March 2020.
Will you be picking up this cherry flavored Munky? Or will you skip this fiery beast? Tell us in the discussion below, and as always, stay tuned for more Seibertron.com news.
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Posted by Beachjezus on September 10th, 2019 @ 1:35pm CDT
Posted by Ironhidensh on September 10th, 2019 @ 1:40pm CDT
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on September 10th, 2019 @ 1:52pm CDT
An MP Flash Lio Convoy shouldn't be too far behind.
Posted by Sabrblade on September 10th, 2019 @ 1:58pm CDT
And hopefully his green form.JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:An MP Flash Lio Convoy shouldn't be too far behind.
Posted by LE0KING on September 10th, 2019 @ 4:29pm CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on September 10th, 2019 @ 5:39pm CDT
*sigh*LE0KING wrote:Takara doing their own knockoffs now?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_F7C1gKnKfo&t=2483
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on September 10th, 2019 @ 6:18pm CDT
I'm hoping this rocks, cause I really like the idea and I might finally get this mold
Posted by LE0KING on September 10th, 2019 @ 6:34pm CDT
Sabrblade wrote:*sigh*LE0KING wrote:Takara doing their own knockoffs now?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_F7C1gKnKfo&t=2483
Oh, I know it's based on a real design, but the crappy gold paint on the transparent red plastic make it look a lot like one of the KO's from the prime days.
Posted by Sabrblade on September 10th, 2019 @ 7:04pm CDT
Good thing that's not the MP.LE0KING wrote:Sabrblade wrote:*sigh*LE0KING wrote:Takara doing their own knockoffs now?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_F7C1gKnKfo&t=2483
Oh, I know it's based on a real design, but the crappy gold paint on the transparent red plastic make it look a lot like one of the KO's from the prime days.
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on September 12th, 2019 @ 6:47pm CDT
Burning Convoy is a redeco of the MP-32 mold in a garish translucent red in homage to the original Burning Convoy toy, based on the color Optimus Primal AKA Beast Convoy took when he and Lio Convoy united to defeat Majin Zarak in the Beast Wars II Movie. This redeco is the MP-32 repaint since it does not come with the Mutant Mask that MP-38 did.
This figure is set to be available in March of 2020 for the reasonable price of $111.99. Check out the product description and photos below, and let us know what you think in the comments section below!
From Hasbro Toy Group. Takara pays homage to the Beast series with MP-38 Masterpiece Burning Convoy! A redeco of the Masterpiece MP-32 Optimus Primal, this figure pays homage to the Burning Convoy redeco of the original limited-edition Optimus Primal released as a promotion for the Beast Wars Special movie! Transforms from robot to gorillla and includes 2 cyber blades, and 4 alternate face plates for Beast and Robot Mode. Concealed cannons can be revealed when in bot mode in his arms and shoulders. Features removable/replacable face masks, and his tell-tale swords, this is a Masterpiece not to be missed!
In Shops: Mar 25, 2020
Final Orders Due: Oct 07, 2019
SRP: $111.99
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on September 12th, 2019 @ 6:48pm CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on September 12th, 2019 @ 6:48pm CDT
Posted by Ironhidensh on September 12th, 2019 @ 6:52pm CDT
Posted by Beachjezus on September 12th, 2019 @ 6:59pm CDT
Posted by Stormshot_Prime on September 12th, 2019 @ 7:01pm CDT
Posted by Ultra Markus on September 12th, 2019 @ 7:20pm CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on September 12th, 2019 @ 7:34pm CDT
Because it's the super powerful form he took in climax of the Japanese theatrical movie.Ironhidensh wrote:Again.....
Asking why they would make this version is like asking why any toys of Galvatron or Rodimus Prime get made. They're the movie-original powered-up forms of Megatron and Hot Rod just as this is the movie-original powered-up form of Optimus Primal.
Posted by william-james88 on September 12th, 2019 @ 7:36pm CDT
D-Maximal_Primal wrote:I..... actually don't like it that much at first glance
Same here. Looks super bland. If it was a cheaper toy, sure (like Mirage or Cyclonus in a multipack) but here it's a pricey exclusive. I don't mind that it exists but I have other things to spend my money on.
Posted by Ironhidensh on September 12th, 2019 @ 7:40pm CDT
Sabrblade wrote:Because it's the super powerful form he took in climax of the Japanese theatrical movie.Ironhidensh wrote:Again.....
Asking why they would make this version is like asking why any toys of Galvatron or Rodimus Prime get made. They're the movie-original powered-up forms of Megatron and Hot Rod just as this is the movie-original powered-up form of Optimus Primal.
That does not explain why anybody would want a, at least, $120 transparent plastic nightmare.
Posted by Sabrblade on September 12th, 2019 @ 7:49pm CDT
Same reason anyone would want figures of Super Saiyans: Because Burning Convoy (in the short time he appeared) was epic.Ironhidensh wrote:Sabrblade wrote:Because it's the super powerful form he took in climax of the Japanese theatrical movie.Ironhidensh wrote:Again.....
Asking why they would make this version is like asking why any toys of Galvatron or Rodimus Prime get made. They're the movie-original powered-up forms of Megatron and Hot Rod just as this is the movie-original powered-up form of Optimus Primal.
That does not explain why anybody would want a, at least, $120 transparent plastic nightmare.
Posted by Ironhidensh on September 12th, 2019 @ 8:23pm CDT
Sabrblade wrote:Same reason anyone would want figures of Super Saiyans: Because Burning Convoy (in the short time he appeared) was epic.Ironhidensh wrote:Sabrblade wrote:Because it's the super powerful form he took in climax of the Japanese theatrical movie.Ironhidensh wrote:Again.....
Asking why they would make this version is like asking why any toys of Galvatron or Rodimus Prime get made. They're the movie-original powered-up forms of Megatron and Hot Rod just as this is the movie-original powered-up form of Optimus Primal.
That does not explain why anybody would want a, at least, $120 transparent plastic nightmare.
I will take your word for it.
Posted by Zeedust on September 12th, 2019 @ 8:26pm CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on September 12th, 2019 @ 8:59pm CDT
Probably until at least after normal Lio Convoy gets released.Zeedust wrote:So how long before Flash Lio Convoy gets announced to go with it?
Posted by Powered Convoy on September 12th, 2019 @ 10:28pm CDT
https://takaratomymall.jp/shop/g/g4904810154266/
Posted by Sabrblade on September 12th, 2019 @ 11:08pm CDT
Posted by Bucky on September 13th, 2019 @ 7:15am CDT
I’d still definitely consider getting him, provided he isn’t stupid expensive.
Posted by haldand on September 13th, 2019 @ 7:59am CDT
Posted by AllNewSuperRobot on September 13th, 2019 @ 10:53am CDT
Posted by Stargrave on September 13th, 2019 @ 11:10am CDT
Thanks to an unexpected source in the form of Previews World, we now have some new stock photos for the recently announced MP-38+ Burning Convoy!
Burning Convoy is a redeco of the MP-32 mold in a garish translucent red in homage to the original Burning Convoy toy, based on the color Optimus Primal AKA Beast Convoy took when he and Lio Convoy united to defeat Majin Zarak in the Beast Wars II Movie. This redeco is the MP-32 repaint since it does not come with the Mutant Mask that MP-38 did.
This figure is set to be available in March of 2020 for the reasonable price of $111.99. Check out the product description and photos below, and let us know what you think in the comments section below!
From Hasbro Toy Group. Takara pays homage to the Beast series with MP-38 Masterpiece Burning Convoy! A redeco of the Masterpiece MP-32 Optimus Primal, this figure pays homage to the Burning Convoy redeco of the original limited-edition Optimus Primal released as a promotion for the Beast Wars Special movie! Transforms from robot to gorillla and includes 2 cyber blades, and 4 alternate face plates for Beast and Robot Mode. Concealed cannons can be revealed when in bot mode in his arms and shoulders. Features removable/replacable face masks, and his tell-tale swords, this is a Masterpiece not to be missed!
In Shops: Mar 25, 2020
Final Orders Due: Oct 07, 2019
SRP: $111.99
And here's the new images posted to the TakaraTomy Mall.
Posted by AllNewSuperRobot on September 13th, 2019 @ 11:23am CDT
*Also 10% - £9.50 - option available.
"DUE MARCH / APRIL 2020"
No listing via In Demand Toys as yet.
Posted by Manterax Prime on September 13th, 2019 @ 1:12pm CDT
It's not supposed to be blue.
Posted by Sabrblade on September 13th, 2019 @ 1:16pm CDT
Yes it is. It's blue in the movie.Manterax Prime wrote:Why is the head blue?
It's not supposed to be blue.
Posted by AllNewSuperRobot on September 13th, 2019 @ 1:21pm CDT
Manterax Prime wrote:Why is the head blue?
It's not supposed to be blue.
Voila
Posted by Manterax Prime on September 13th, 2019 @ 1:23pm CDT
Sabrblade wrote:Yes it is. It's blue in the movie.Manterax Prime wrote:Why is the head blue?
It's not supposed to be blue.
You're gonna tell me his head is blue here?
Doesn't look like it to me.
Very dark blue. Perhaps, but certainly not what's on the MP.
Posted by AllNewSuperRobot on September 13th, 2019 @ 1:24pm CDT
AllNewSuperRobot wrote:Manterax Prime wrote:Why is the head blue?
It's not supposed to be blue.
Voila
Posted by Sabrblade on September 13th, 2019 @ 1:24pm CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on September 13th, 2019 @ 1:25pm CDT
That's not from the movie. That's from some old magazine.Manterax Prime wrote:Sabrblade wrote:Yes it is. It's blue in the movie.Manterax Prime wrote:Why is the head blue?
It's not supposed to be blue.
You're gonna tell me his head is blue here?
Doesn't look like it to me.
Very dark blue. Perhaps, but certainly not what's on the MP.
Posted by william-james88 on September 13th, 2019 @ 1:26pm CDT
Manterax Prime wrote:Why is the head blue?
It's not supposed to be blue.
It's not?
Posted by AllNewSuperRobot on September 13th, 2019 @ 1:28pm CDT
Posted by Manterax Prime on September 13th, 2019 @ 1:30pm CDT
Sabrblade wrote:Admittedly, there are no good quality images from the movie since there exists no HD remaster of the movie.
Doesn't need to be HD for me to tell that it's still not blue.
People posted those screenshots over at TFW too.
Again, if it's a very dark blue, I could see that being the case.
Posted by AllNewSuperRobot on September 13th, 2019 @ 1:34pm CDT
Jump to around 41:37
Posted by Manterax Prime on September 13th, 2019 @ 1:40pm CDT
AllNewSuperRobot wrote:How to settle this...
Jump to around 41:37
So yeah, very dark blue.
MP is still the wrong shade.
Posted by william-james88 on September 13th, 2019 @ 1:53pm CDT
Manterax Prime wrote:MP is still the wrong shade.
RUINED FOREVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by Stargrave on September 13th, 2019 @ 2:14pm CDT
Posted by ZeldaTheSwordsman on September 13th, 2019 @ 3:15pm CDT
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on September 13th, 2019 @ 9:33pm CDT
Placing a pre-order for him now
Posted by Sabrblade on September 13th, 2019 @ 10:39pm CDT
Yeah, the gold flames on his beast mode chest are sorely missed.D-Maximal_Primal wrote:Seeing this today with the new images, I actually like it more now. I wish he had some more gold and some less bright blue on his head, but he's still looking pretty good.
Placing a pre-order for him now
He even had them in one shot (the only shot that actually gave a clear enough look at his gorilla chest) in the movie.
Posted by Burn on September 25th, 2019 @ 1:43am CDT
Set for release 21 March 2020, MP-38+ Burning Convoy will set you back $198.00 dollary doos (with a $30 deposit).
You can sus out the pre-orders for him at either EB Games or Zing now.
Are you stoked by this news? Then head to the Energon Pub Forums and have a chin-wag about him with your fellow fans!
Posted by AllNewSuperRobot on September 29th, 2019 @ 8:41am CDT
Perhaps, with a little Head Canon, the "Season One" body for this guy...
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on March 20th, 2020 @ 9:56pm CDT
The front of the box features the new MP-38+ in all his bright translucent red glory in both robot and beast mode, and the back advertises the play features and the accessories for the figure. The figure is inspired by the Burning Convoy form that Beast Convoy AKA Optimus Primal transformed into when he and Lio Convoy united in burning justice during the Beast Wars II movie. This Masterpiece release was timed to come out just one month after the new Lio Convoy toy, and that toy is begging for a Flash Lio Convoy repaint to go with this new Primal.
Check out the box images below, and let us know what you think in the comments section below!