Takara Tomy have updated their website with a page for Masterpiece MP1-B Convoy Black Version. This redeco of the Masterpiece Convoy / 20th Anniversary Optimus Prime pays tribute to the long line of black repaint Convoys. These new images show off Convoy’s accessories in more detail, including a red Energon Axe, a black and red Matrix, and a darker, more metallic version of the Megatron gun. Check out all the new images by clicking on the title of this story.
[Wing_Saber-X]
PRE-ORDERED!! …. slated for a Jan 2010 release.
US$ 132!
EDIT: Wait…. does this mean that Dead Matrix = Ghost/Zombie Convoy?!!
Dark_Rage
I don't think it's going to make much of a difference for price, you're going to have 1 or 2 middlemen in the way anyways.
SydneyY
Thank you
It is very unusual that eHobby and TakaraTomy have such statement on their product pages. I just wonder if this might be some sort of prepared cop out when the figure is released outside Japan
$shockwave$
A Dead Matrix?
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Dark_Rage
This is a rumour some other member has heard of: Third Party Releasing Black MP OP? – Cybertron.CA – Canadian Transformers News and Discussion
I'm skeptical, I have never heard of ehobby stuff being sold by anyone else other than themselves or reissued.I think it just might be iGear releasing the mini MP KO in black or just mis-translated for the Black trailer they're going to release.
Hicks_Royel
Well, guess theres no hope of them recasting the left shoulder with the Decepticon Insignia now.
Ah well… I'm sure that'll with the future version with Trailer and so forth.
Still waiting on the Blue version of this mold. It's bound to happen.
PoweredConvoy
No, but they have had Asian only re-releases of Masterpiece figures.
Randy
SydneyY
eHobby listing says this is eHobby exclusive in Japan, and TakTom page says "This item will not have another domestic release". (emphasis are by me.)
Autobase Aichi suggests the probability of Asian release. Is it common that eHobby exclusives get general release in Asia?
Batman
Looks nice, but I still wish it was Nemesis Prime and had a Decepticon insignia.
[Wing_Saber-X]
SOLD SOLD. I want TWO!!
Solid and sexy in black = Cant go wrong.
EDIT: Nucleon Quest Convoy/ Jinrai Cab thing going on even makes it f'ing on my MUST get list.
frilly toothpick
kewlio.
Scythe
Ah, I see now. Cool stuff, I'm wondering what the comic that'll come with this guy is about.
PoweredConvoy
They did have a black gun Megatron (with brown handle) with MP-2 Ultra Magnus. Perhaps they wanted to keep it consistant that Magnus had the black version?
Randy
Omegatron
Want…but want lots of other things, too. Time to find a side-job.
Dran0n
Awesome sauce!
Venksta
I remember when MP-04 was originally released, some retailers split the Convoy and Trailer for sale. So for those that wanted the trailer, could just buy that. Which left a cheaper Convoy for sale as well.
kaos
so glad i got this preordered…………….
Bgrngod
Well, you have several options for MP Prime. MP-01 is probably going to cost more. This MP-01B is up for $150 before shipping on BBTS.
I'd say track down the "Classics" packaged 20th Anniversary DVD MP Prime. That's the one I have and it's probably the cheapest Prime mold to get right now. I like the colors on it a bit more too, which was actually the main reason I went with it.
NGW
Y'know, I don't own the MP Convoy mold, and though I'd rather get a Prime to go with my Megatron than a Nemesis Prime, hmm…this thing is like what, $105 plus shipping? Would it be cheaper to go for this or track down MP01?
Bgrngod
/agree
I'd much prefer the traditional MP box for this release.