MPM-12 Movie Masterpiece Optimus Prime (Bumblebee Movie)

[griffin]

To be officially revealed next week (https://news.tfw2005.com/2021/02/18/hasbro-china-announced-a-new-transformers-masterpiece-movie-mpm-12-reveal-next-week-429023), this one is likely to be the Bumblebee Movie Optimus Prime that was leaked last week.

[nalops]

It is indeed Bumblebee movie Prime for MPM-12! (https://news.tfw2005.com/2021/02/25/transformers-masterpiece-movie-mpm-12-bumblebee-movie-optimus-prime-revealed-429233)

[Deano85]

He looks awesome

[Omega Metro]

Looks good. The rear of the truck looks a bit crappy though.

[Tober]

Looks good, just annoying that there doesn't appear to be a trailer, again.

[griffin]

Truck mode makes me think of the combiner wars optimus...

[christalcase]

Looks good and will be getting it but I'd wish they'd finish off the rest of the Decepticons from the first movie. There's only three left before we get the whole cast (Blackout, Brawl and Bonecrusher) and then it's fair game since ROTF onwards had lots of characters introduced it's not feasible to do them all. Although we've gotten Studio Series molds so it's not that bad.

[griffin]

Some official images, from here (https://news.tfw2005.com/2021/02/25/transformers-masterpiece-movie-mpm-12-optimus-prime-bumblebee-movie-as-a-target-exclusive-in-the-us-429261)... which notes that it will be a Target exclusive in America, around August.
Unfortunately, at this stage it doesn't look like it will be released in Australia by Hasbro (they didn't release the last two Movie Masterpiece toys here, and the two before that didn't appear to do too well either).

http://www.toycollectors.com.au/news/2021/022601.jpg

http://www.toycollectors.com.au/news/2021/022602.jpg

http://www.toycollectors.com.au/news/2021/022603.jpg

http://www.toycollectors.com.au/news/2021/022604.jpg

http://www.toycollectors.com.au/news/2021/022605.jpg

[nalops]

I imagine it'll show up on Amazon via US or UK like past MPMs so there shouldn't be too much problem getting it.

[Ralph Wiggum]

He looks pretty cool, but I can't get Bumblebee Movie Optimus without also getting Bumblebee...and MPM-07 just doesn't cut the mustard for me. I really hope they re-do Bumblebee down the track but that's a pipe dream.

[Sinnertwin]

I imagine it'll show up on Amazon via US or UK like past MPMs so there shouldn't be too much problem getting it.

None whatsoever. A quick look on FB & RK & EHBS have already opened preorders. $119 US & $799HKD respectively

[griffin]

An official stop-motion video by Hasbro for MPM10 Optimus has shown up on youtube, but not on an official channel, so I'm not sure if they worked on the advertisement, or if they obtained it without permission.

It is really nicely done, showing a stylised version of the transformation, as well as a combat scene with other Studio Series and Masterpiece toys... featuring the voice of Peter Cullen (or a really good imitation).

The video can be seen here (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tjUhHuh4CEY), and some screenshots can be seen here (https://news.tfw2005.com/2021/03/26/transformers-masterpiece-mpm-12-optimus-prime-bumblebee-movie-official-stop-motion-video-430435) if it is an unauthorised copy and gets taken down.

[CaminusPrime]

Was there ever any update if this could release here by any chance?
Figure looks great! I hope it's compatible with the MP10 trailer

[griffin]

I still think that this is NOT being released domestically in Australia, due to the poor performance of previous Movie Masterpiece toys here.

More official images have surfaced (https://news.tfw2005.com/2021/05/13/transformers-masterpiece-movie-mpm-12-bumblebee-movie-optimus-prime-new-stock-images-433330), noting that it will be released by Hasbro in August, and by TakaraTomy in October.

[griffin]

On HLJ for 16,000yen (https://www.hlj.com/mpm-12-transformers-masterpiece-optimus-prime-tkt17679) and TTM for 22,000yen (https://takaratomymall.jp/shop/g/g4904810176794/). For October.

[Deano85]

Ordered mine from robotkingdom USD $119
https://www.robotkingdom.com/f18180000.html

[nalops]

A bit weird that EB Games NZ is getting it while the Australian one doesn't. I'm still hoping Amazon stocks it so so can potentially save on shipping.

[griffin]

A bit weird that EB Games NZ is getting it while the Australian one doesn't. I'm still hoping Amazon stocks it so so can potentially save on shipping.

Sometimes NZ gets items that are not released here. Either due to limited stock available, or lack of demand by Australian retailers but still enough demand by NZ retailers to bring in the minimum amount of units to be worth it.

[G1Optimal]

Apparantly the MP44 trailer attaches to MPM12 vehicle mode

https://news.tfw2005.com/2021/05/16/masterpiece-movie-mpm-12-bumblebee-movie-optimus-prime-compatible-with-mp-44-optimus-prime-trailer-433473

[griffin]

In-hand screenshots from one of the usual leakers (https://news.tfw2005.com/2021/06/09/transformers-masterpiece-movie-mpm-12-optimus-prime-bumblebee-movie-in-hand-images-435028).