Thanks to our very own 2005 Boards member Gamerlingual, and Twitter users @Alfes2010 and @pcwr_Etchy we have some great in-hand images of the newest Masterpiece release: MP 711 Masterpiece Convoy 7-11 Version.
This is a special redeco of popular MP-10 Convoy/Optimus Prime mold, available exclusively from Japanese 7-11 stores. MP-711 shows white, green and blue colors (characteristic of the store) and 7-Eleven logos. Even all the extra accessories, trailer, Roller and Spike come with the 7-11 colors and logo, too. Spike’s deco is similar to the 7-11’s uniforms.
This is one of those special Japanese editions that you may love or ignore, but it will be a rare and expensive item to find after some time. You can check out the mirrored images after the jump and then sound off at the 2005 Boards!
opt1musaber
After seeing them next to each other again, still prefer the proportions of the original mp1.
Sam
Sounds like a nice release.
I know TT wouldn't find it cost-effective, but wouldn't it be amazing if Hasui's designs for Ultra Magnus were somehow 'leaked' so that people could 3D print them, or a 3P could make them. That is if Hasui ever actually finished those plans! Not a cartoon accurate transformation, but it certainly would have made for a very special MP.
Sixo
And the single like was from me, haha!
Anyway, no, MP-711 feels just fine to me. Very tight joints, no noticeable mould degradation. The only problem I have is one of the chest doors not closing completely flush, but that happens on and off with other versions too. Overall 711 is definitely at the higher end of the MP-10 quality scale (just beneath the BAPEs, which remain the absolute top drawer example of this mould).
Sam
Disappointed MP-2 only has a single like – he's my favourite between the two! I think the white look is the best for that mould.
Curious how this latest version of MP-10 feels in hand, does it in any way feel like the mould is wearing away?
I remember the surface details on Hasbro's last version of MP Grimlock looked a lot less defined, and a lot of complaints of looseness.
Sixo
Haha, thanks, Sam! Funny seeing them presented like that.
Sam
or if you prefer MP-711, like this post:
Credit to @Sixo for the pics
Sam
The real question is, who wore it better?
If you prefer MP-2, like this post:
KABAR432
lol now I look like a total noob. thanks guys
born in 91' and well… you can probably tell already.. I am more into beast wars. …. wait not those beast wars
slowly learning new things everyday to better appreciate G1 and the movie-verse. This forum is a great tool.
Raiju
Yeah, I feel the same way. I'm not into BAPE repaints of MP-10 and personally don't see the appeal of them (my wife, who's more knowledgeable about fashion stuff, assures me that BAPE is a high end "urban" fashion line here in Japan) but holy hell are they overpriced and expensive. Luckily, I'm not into Evangelion either (talk about an overrated anime series), and the prices on Evangelion colored MP-10 are insane.
I kinda like and hope that this 7-Eleven niche figure is just quirky rather than overly rare and expensive. I haven't even opened mine yet though the box is a little dinged up so I wouldn't mind opening it eventually.
mcart
I kinda don't want it to become a high value item. Weird, I know, but if it becomes a high value item I'll feel obliged to sell it. If it retains it's value or even loses value then I'll be happier opening and playing with it. I want to have me a little convoy of convoys!
Gamerlingual
Anyone else think this will be a collectors item? Glad I could get this set. Love the paint scheme.
Xaxis
Not to mention the original G1 Ultra Magnus.
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KABAR432
gotcha. I think it may have looked better in green but I see the obvious callback now to the mp-2. Sorry not familiar with every masterpiece and every paint scheme yet
i guess 7-11 is weird to me because I can't even think of the last 7-11 I've been in. Mostly Sheetz and AC&T where I live.
Raiju
The blue face mask is accurate to white Optimus Prime repaints like MP-2 Ultra Magnus, Classics Ultra Magnus (at least one version is – the Takara one, I believe), and Revoltech Ultra Magnus.
The 7-Eleven deco is just optional fun (stickers and all). My father-in-law is a manager at a bento factory that makes food for 7-Eleven in Japan so that's mostly why this appeals to me (that and Japanese 7-Eleven food here is tasty).
SeiberBirdR
I worked for four years at a 7-11 and I love this mould. I fully admit this isn't for everyone. Very much a niche product catered to a very small but hungry group of people.
KABAR432
I don\'t see the appeal of this one.. sure white prime and all… but 7-11? And whats up with that ugly blue face shield.
To each their own I guess. Not for me.
goldenboy1on1
When this was announced, I figured this was a test for interest for a white prime (magnus) as mp 10 size. I have mp 02 and still love that damn thing with all my heart. Nothing like a white prime.
mcart
So I got some good news and decided I'd celebrate by buying this figure. Figured I'd be able to have a nice prime shelf between regular, yoth, shattered glass, black prime Eva prime and now this. Gonna have a real convoy of convoys!
Ruination20
MP-711 Convoy (7-Eleven Ver.) arrived today.
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Raiju
So I ordered one of these Tomica Town mini playsets of a 7-Eleven konbini store.
https://www.amazon.co.jp/gp/aw/d/B06X9K5XQB/ref=ya_st_dp_summary?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I believe one of the Japanese Twitter bloggers showed off one of these displayed on MP-711's trailer, which inspired me to get it.