Masterpiece Movie Bumblebee and Shadow Spark Optimus revealed

[Bladestorm]

It appears there was a Hasbro event here in Hong Kong today.

It is being reported on HK-TF's facebook page with images of MPM-02 Bumblebee and Shadow Spark Optimus Prime.

https://scontent.fhkg1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/15965558_10155064912043115_5688742404578066254_n.j pg?oh=2da56a30ac4edd213c75bdc249bff604&oe=591ABA6D

Optimus looks to be the old AoE figure but with some painted detailing over him.

https://scontent.fhkg1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/15977255_10155064914538115_4714945708572655789_n.j pg?oh=a02eb01b53a0bb24b1cb1fb754810e33&oe=59133930

photos by Victor Wong, HK-TF link (https://www.facebook.com/groups/20406529147/?fref=nf)

[hYpNoS]

The prime is supposedly an asia exclusive going by the name plate which is mildly annoying, I would assume the bumblebee would be as well.

I would rush out for a starscream though...had enough looking on japanese yahoo auctions and finding broken ones or over priced ones with never ending auctions :S

[Bladestorm]

I think you might find the Asia Exclusive tag is referring to the announcement of the figure. I can't see them not releasing it globally to try and push the interest in the movie.

[Magnus]

I'm guessing Bumblebee is a new mould, or at least a heavily reworked existing mould, and not just changing the car parts to look like the original '06 Camaro concept. I immediately thought of Battle Ops Bumbebee and DotM Leader-class Bumblebee, but a lot of details don't match unless either figure was heavily reworked.

Official Hasbro release at Seibertron, (http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/more-info-and-large-images-of-shadow-spark-optimus-prime-and-mpm3-bumblebee-revealed/37096/) via Reddit. (https://www.reddit.com/r/transformers/comments/5n6w4w/the_next_hasbro_masterpiece_is_movie_bumblebee/)

Interesting that Hasbro chose to resurrect the Movie Masterpiece numbering, starting with MPM-3.

[Bumbleb33]

Bumblebee's design definitely seems heavily influenced by Battle Ops and DOTM Leader Bee. This looks absolutely fantastic, I cannot wait to get this. These pics make him look so good he might be the first transforming Bumblebee to make it to my non-transforming Bumblebee shelf.

[Jetfire in the sky]

Despite my dislike for all things Bayverse that Bumblebee does look really nice, and depending on price he may end up in my collection.
I thought I read that bee wasn't going to be in this new movie? :confused:

[Bumbleb33]

I thought I read that bee wasn't going to be in this new movie? :confused:

I'm not sure where you read that as he is in every trailer for TLK so far. Hasbro would not allow Bay to not include him, Bee is the cash cow of the franchise because kids love him.

Furthermore events of TLK are supposed to link directly to 2018/19's Bumblebee only film.

[Paulbot]

I'm looking forward to finding out more about that Bumblebee. Comparing pics there are some similarities to previous leader class Bumblebee that make me think this will be that size, but maybe it will be smaller? There's nothing really in that pic that confirms scale.

(If this was sized similar enough to my HA Bumblebee to replace that toy in my cast collection that would be great).

[GoktimusPrime]

I thought I read that bee wasn't going to be in this new movie? :confused:
Have you watched the trailer (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ECRnkUFFSvY)? :o

[Jetfire in the sky]

Thanks for the knowledge adjustment everyone :o :)
It must have been a trolling comment somewhere on the Interwebs that sucked me in, it made no sense when I read it but it is Bay so, you know LOL
I have seen the trailer but it must've been blocked from my memory because, you know, Bay.
OK, enough Bay bashing!! Moving on :cool:

[GoktimusPrime]

Hasbro would not allow Bay to not include him, Bee is the cash cow of the franchise because kids love him.
Also because Optimus Prime and Bumblebee are on Hasbro's "never perma-kill" list, thanks to the reaction that Hasbro got after they allowed Sunbow to kill off Optimus Prime in 1986's TFTM. :rolleyes:

[Ralph Wiggum]

I'd be up for a good quality MPM Bee, if the detail is good and some nice touches like rubber tyres.

[drifand]

I'd be up for a good quality MPM Bee, if the detail is good and some nice touches like rubber tyres.

Sounds like from a knockoff company that I should not speak.

[Bumbleb33]

I'd be up for a good quality MPM Bee, if the detail is good and some nice touches like rubber tyres.

Those MPM-03 tyres don't look like rubber to me, personally I prefer plastic tyres they don't warp and crack.

[griffin]

The images at the facebook link in the first post, from the Hong Kong Toy and Games Fair, have been mirrored here (http://news.tfw2005.com/2017/01/10/new-transformers-last-knight-toys-revealed-330807), as that facebook posting has been pushed way down the page now.
The bio on the back of the Optimus box is very simple, basically noting what he did at the end of TF4 (leaving Earth to find his creators), and instead finding a new danger (there is *always* a new danger with these Transformers movies).


I'm guessing Bumblebee is a new mould, or at least a heavily reworked existing mould, and not just changing the car parts to look like the original '06 Camaro concept. I immediately thought of Battle Ops Bumbebee and DotM Leader-class Bumblebee, but a lot of details don't match unless either figure was heavily reworked.

Official Hasbro release at Seibertron, (http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/more-info-and-large-images-of-shadow-spark-optimus-prime-and-mpm3-bumblebee-revealed/37096/) via Reddit. (https://www.reddit.com/r/transformers/comments/5n6w4w/the_next_hasbro_masterpiece_is_movie_bumblebee/)

Interesting that Hasbro chose to resurrect the Movie Masterpiece numbering, starting with MPM-3.

As noted above, Hasbro have released official images for these two toys (http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/more-info-and-large-images-of-shadow-spark-optimus-prime-and-mpm3-bumblebee-revealed/37096/) from the Hong Kong Toy and Games fair - MPM-3 Masterpiece Bumblebee and Premier Edition Shadow Spark Optimus Prime (redeco of the TF4 Leader Class toy).
These go with the already revealed Voyager Class Premier Edition Optimus Prime toy, that some sites are suggesting will be released this month (yes, January... six months before the Movie is out).


Transformers: The Last Knight Premier Edition Leader Shadow Spark Optimus Prime
(Ages 8 years & up / Approx. Retail Price: $69.99 / Available: April 2017) The explosive Transformers saga continues with Transformers: The Last Knight, and this Asia-Edition Premier Edition Leader Class Shadow Spark Optimus Prime figure allows fans to bring the action home with them. The large-scale figure features incredibly intricate space deco and purple eyes inspired by the movie and converts between robot and truck mode in 20 steps. This 9-inch Optimus Prime figure also comes equipped with two space weapons.


Masterpiece Movie Series Bumblebee MPM-3 Figure
(Ages 8 years & up / Approx. Retail Price: $79.99 / Available: July 2017)
This premium movie Bumblebee MPM-3 figure from the Transformers Masterpiece series brings the 10th anniversary of the 1st Transformers movie to life with this film-version of the iconic Autobot scout. This figure includes stunning intricate detailing and 33 steps of articulation, as well as a flip-down battle mask and Chevrolet Camaro design. Whether he’s cruising the highway as a slick Chevrolet Camaro or facing Decepticons in battle, Bumblebee is one of the bravest bots in the universe.
These look to be Hasbro toys, as they have US Retail prices on them, but the Optimus description mentions it being an Asia (Hasbro) exclusive... while the Bumblebee has MPM-3 in its name, which relates to the Japanese numbering of the Movie Masterpiece toys (MPM-1 was Starscream, MPM-2 was Bumblebee).
Bumblebee looks like it could be a new mould, as it isn't the TF2 Leader Bumblebee toy that was sold in Japan as MPM-2, or the TF3 Leader Bumblebee that was re-released by Hasbro for TF4.

[griffin]

Is "Premier" the American spelling for "Premiere"?
(kinda like "color" instead of "colour" over there)

When I see "Premier" on the packaging of these toys and these news postings, it makes me think of the politicians that lead our state governments... rather than it being a first release toy.

[dsphatlite]

Can't wait. I love the Bayverse toys. Am I the only one :D

Would instant add that Bee into my collection. Would go well with my MPM 01.

[GoktimusPrime]

Is "Premier" the American spelling for "Premiere"?
(kinda like "color" instead of "colour" over there)

When I see "Premier" on the packaging of these toys and these news postings, it makes me think of the politicians that lead our state governments... rather than it being a first release toy.
"Premier" is correct, as in an adjective describing something 'first in quality.'
"Premiere" is either a noun or verb meaning 'the first of something,' such as when a film debuts it is a movie premiere.

Or when this toy is released, and let's say Mike Baird was at the product launch, then you could say, "The NSW Premier attended the premiere of Premier Bumblebee."

[MayzaPrime]

Can't wait. I love the Bayverse toys. Am I the only one :D

Would instant add that Bee into my collection. Would go well with my MPM 01.

No you arent... the toy for the movies have all been good.

[GoktimusPrime]

Can't wait. I love the Bayverse toys. Am I the only one :D

Would instant add that Bee into my collection. Would go well with my MPM 01.No you arent... the toy for the movies have all been good.
Oh, the Bayformers certainly has had its fair share of lemons. Combiner Class Devastator, anyone? ;) But every Transformers series is a mixed bag with gems and duds. Even MP has had its share of toys that have disappointed fans (e.g. original MP03, MP05). :o

[dsphatlite]

Oh, the Bayformers certainly has had its fair share of lemons. Combiner Class Devastator, anyone? ;) But every Transformers series is a mixed bag with gems and duds. Even MP has had its share of toys that have disappointed fans (e.g. original MP03, MP05). :o

Love to you both :D

Yes that Devastator was rather underwhelming.

My faves have Bee, OP from DOTM and Leader Starscream MPM1 or the Hasbro one with the glyphs.

[MayzaPrime]

Oh, the Bayformers certainly has had its fair share of lemons. Combiner Class Devastator, anyone? ;) But every Transformers series is a mixed bag with gems and duds. Even MP has had its share of toys that have disappointed fans (e.g. original MP03, MP05). :o

Hahaha... totally forgot about Devastator... yes that version was awful.

[drifand]

Those MPM-03 tyres don't look like rubber to me, personally I prefer plastic tyres they don't warp and crack.

May be so, but that's one reason why KO is strongly supported nowadays, because people want quality toys. It would be a no brainer to add both, charge to consumer and let everyone win but that's only my opinion which I know it be ignored.

[Magnus]

Thinking about it, the fact that the new Bumblebee is part of a numbered line instead of being a special one-off implies that other such figures are on the way. Since he's being released for the tenth anniversary of the first movie, could other Masterpiece Movie Series figures likewise be for the first movie, or could they be for the movies in general?

[griffin]

Even though the Shadow Spark Optimus has apparently been in stock (http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transformers-toy-discussion/953417-newly-released-upcoming-toys-hasbro-edition.html) at some Asian online stores for a little while now, it looks like it's official release was last night, and Bladestorm managed to get a couple of them (http://www.otca.com.au/boards/showthread.php?t=24215).
(the official release date for them noted in the 15th post of this topic did say April)

[Bladestorm]

Even though the Shadow Spark Optimus has apparently been in stock (http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transformers-toy-discussion/953417-newly-released-upcoming-toys-hasbro-edition.html) at some Asian online stores for a little while now, it looks like it's official release was last night, and Bladestorm managed to get a couple of them (http://www.otca.com.au/boards/showthread.php?t=24215).
(the official release date for them noted in the 15th post of this topic did say April)

Here are a few photos:
https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4176/34204837721_015f7b5e2a.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/U7yJzp)
https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4189/33951773250_956869c5c6.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/TJcHjS)
https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2816/33951772980_3e773f92d4.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/TJcHfd)
https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4181/34335385665_c118538ba4.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/Uj6PW2)
https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2832/34335385465_c0cfe97308.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/Uj6PSz)
https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2891/34204838001_d84be77728.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/U7yJEe)
https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2877/33493987804_b7500a13ae.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/T2KrEm)
https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2831/33951773570_247d0a6a27.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/TJcHqo)
https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2815/33493988024_5256b57140.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/T2KrJ9)
https://c1.staticflickr.com/3/2845/34335385575_ca0be0884a.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/Uj6PUt)

I have to say I'm really impressed with this figure. The paint detailing is very nice - Metallic blue and flecks of bronze show Hasbro has put a little more effort into this figure. To be honest it feels closer to a Takara release. It isn't perfect - I would have liked to see them extend the paint app to the black and the grill on the front a bit more but I'm still very happy with him.
His backpack doesn't seem to dominate like the AoE OP's did and the transformation is definitely different from the first edition figure - quite clean and easy to follow through. His tyres have tread on them and I have to confess I'm somewhat torn as to which way to display him!

[griffin]

It's an interesting.... almost evil-looking... deco, without going the full black that TakaraTomy loves to do. (maybe they have exclusive rights to that redeco format :p )

This is a Leader class toy (the TF4 leader toy), but as with a lot of redecos lately, particularly in Asia now, it's significantly more expensive than the original toy.

The original toy was about HK$500 in HK, which is about US$65 or AU$85.... but this one has a retail price of about HK$700 in HK, or about US$90 (including Malaysia where it was also noted at this equivalent price (http://news.tfw2005.com/2017/04/29/malaysian-promotional-campaign-transformers-last-knight-toyline-338112)), which is about AU$120.
Considering out Leader price point WAS AU$90-100, and the US price point is US$50 (about AU$66), that's a big increase... regardless of it being exclusive or not, as it looks to have been produced in enough numbers that it could have been priced at the regular price-point.

[Tropisetron]

It's an interesting.... almost evil-looking... deco, without going the full black that TakaraTomy loves to do. (maybe they have exclusive rights to that redeco format :p )

This is a Leader class toy (the TF4 leader toy), but as with a lot of redecos lately, particularly in Asia now, it's significantly more expensive than the original toy.

The original toy was about HK$500 in HK, which is about US$65 or AU$85.... but this one has a retail price of about HK$700 in HK, or about US$90 (including Malaysia where it was also noted at this equivalent price (http://news.tfw2005.com/2017/04/29/malaysian-promotional-campaign-transformers-last-knight-toyline-338112)), which is about AU$120.
Considering out Leader price point WAS AU$90-100, and the US price point is US$50 (about AU$66), that's a big increase... regardless of it being exclusive or not, as it looks to have been produced in enough numbers that it could have been priced at the regular price-point.



Is shadow spark Optimus prime going to be a regular release? Or is it an exclusive?

[hYpNoS]

Is shadow spark Optimus prime going to be a regular release? Or is it an exclusive?

Asia exclusive