Complete List of Henkei, Classic, Masterpiece

[kristofferrer]

Hi everyone,

I'm wondering if somebody could point me in the right direction.
I'm looking for a complete and update list of the
Henkei,
Classics Universe,
and
Masterpiece series.


I tried looking for existing threads but wasn't able to find any (forgive my ignorance if the thread exists).

cheers

[jaydisc]

TFarchive.com is pretty thorough in this area. Here's the CHU list:

http://tfarchive.com/toys/checklists/classics_universe_henkei.php

[GoktimusPrime]

Here's the official site for Masterpiece:
http://www.takaratomy.co.jp/products/TF/products/masterpiece.html
Masterpiece Ultra Magnus and MP04 Convoy Perfect Model were released in Australia as Target exclusives. They're identical to their Japanese counterparts except for a sticker attached to the boxes by Hasbro Australia with legal blurb in English.

Masterpiece Ultra Magnus was reissued but there are reports of quality issues with the reissue. The reissue's box has a TOMY logo whereas the original has a Takara logo.

Also not listed are Masterpiece TFs by Hasbro which are:
20th Anniversary Optimus Prime (http://www.tfu.info/2004/Autobot/20thPrime/optimusprime.htm)
20th Anniversary DVD Edition Optimus Prime (http://www.tfu.info/2006/Autobot/20thDVDOptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm)
Masterpiece Starscream (http://www.tfu.info/2007/Decepticon/MPStarscream/starscream.htm) (Toys R Us exclusive)

Also be aware that Masterpiece Megatron is a prohibited item in NSW and you will need to acquire a prohibited firearms permit to own this toy; Click here (http://www.megatron.net.au/) for full information.

[kristofferrer]

Guys, thanks for your help.
I'm clearly in the right community hehhe.

Just out of curiosity, what's the difference between Henkei USA edition as opposed to Henkei?

[kristofferrer]

licsence for toys?! what's the world coming to.
(i think i saw this in a documentary)

[kurdt_the_goat]

The "USA Edition" badge was used for Japanese releases of Universe Ultra repaints (Onslaught, Powerglide and Silverbolt). They probably thought there was less of a market for the larger toys, and releasing them in US packaging would save some money.

[GoktimusPrime]

It should be noted that despite the name, "USA Editions" are different from their Hasbro counterparts. e.g.: USA Edition Universe Powerglide is different from Universe Powerglide.

Here's (http://img182.imageshack.us/img182/2439/836872c230cba400jt6.jpg) what Universe Powerglide looks like, and here (http://media.photobucket.com/image/universe%20powerglide/Scaleface/Classic%20Toys/powerglide-true.jpg) is what USA Edition Universe Powerglide looks like. I believe USA Editions are made in more limited production runs, thus it's cheaper to use existing Universe packaging.

[kurdt_the_goat]

I'm not sure if that pic you posted of USA Edition Powerglide is a prototype or custom job, but it's definitely not the real USA Edition Powerglide (which has red arms) seen here: http://www.takaratomy.co.jp/products/TF/products/universe.html

http://www.takaratomy.co.jp/products/TF/products/universe/images/powerglide.jpg

[GoktimusPrime]

Gah!! I had a 金髪時期！bronde moment :p

[kristofferrer]

Thanks Guys,

this really helped a lot-
Was wondering if they ever released a Masterpiece Starscream and Optiumus Prime without the Battle Damage?

[GoktimusPrime]

Yes, in Japan. :)