The Transformers Masterpiece series has been going very strong for nearly 10 years now. It’s a line of very high-end Transformers figures where each character is designed to be somewhat of a mix between their vintage figure and their model in the G1 animated series. They always feature a lot of articulation, accessories, and play features, making them not only great collectibles, but also genuinely great toys as well. Because of the high amount of engingeering, and the size of the figures, these are not cheap action figures. They can range from $80 to almost $300 depending on the character and if it’s a Takara or Hasbro release. This brings us to the figure we’re taking a look at today.
Takara released their MP-10 Optimus Prime back in 2011, but Hasbro released their version just this year as a Toys “R” Us exclusive. This just came out a couple of months ago and has been extremely hard to find, since each store only gets in usually two at a time. Regardless, he’s highly sought after right now and called by many as the definitive Optimus Prime action figure.
Because this set requires a lot of information, I will be changing up the review format to better accomodate the amount of text and pictures involved. So join me as I take a closer look and see for myself if this really is the Optimus Prime figure to own.
Apparently there is a picture floating around out of Hong Kong of a series of Amazing Spider-Man 6″ movie figures. Well, two of them are movie figures, and the third is the previously seen Miles Morales Ultimate Spider-Man.
During Hasbro’s Toy Panel, they talked and revealed a lot of new information about products coming out. Unfortunately all filming and photography was prohibited. However, I took good notes and am going to relay all the information here. for you.
Hasbro had set up a display of Transformers: Fall of Cybertron figures, some of which have only previously been seen in promotional photos. On display were Fall of Cybertron Optimus Prime, Jazz, Shockwave, and all 5 figures that will make of Bruticus: Blast ooff, Brawl, Onslaught, Swindle, and Vortex. Also revealed for the first time is an Insecticon based on the game designs from Fall of Cybertron.
During the Hasbro Toy Panel, they revealed a new size class for the Transformers: Fall of Cybertron toy line. They’re going to make a Voyager sized Soundwave based on his design from the game! This was a huge surprise to the fans in the audience.
One of Hasbro’s exclusives for this year’s Sand Diego Comic-Con was revealed today. It’s going to be a zombified version of Cliffjumper nicknamed “Rust in Piece” Cliffjumper. It’s made to resemble how Cliffjumper appeared on the episode where his body was resurrected with Dark Energon.
Among the reveals today, Hasbro had some new Transformers Cyberverse sets in a Transformers Prime theme. The new sets include an Energon Driller with character Knockout, the Star Hammer with Wheeljack, and a huge playset called Optimus Maximus. This has two modes, robot and battle station. It appears that when in battle station mode, you can fit the small Transformers vehicles included with the Cyberverse sets in Optimus Maximus, to make the ultimate Cyberverse vehicle.