Apparently in a recent JP magazine, there are some interesting bits of info about the future of Masterpiece and Encore.

  • Masterpiece Prowl and Bluestreak are delayed due to retailer orders greatly exceeding what Takara-Tomy expected them to be, and them going back to manufacture more of each.
  • Masterpiece Smokescreen will be significantly different in design and will be announced soon.
  • Takara-Tomy are continuing to approach manufacturers who they do not have rights to use the vehicles of - you might get your VW Bumblebee or your Porsche Jazz yet folks!
  • There seems to be an announcement planned for the Tokyo Toy Show on 15-16 June. Masterpiece Smokescreen, or perhaps the rumored MP-20?
  • Encore Fortress Maximus sold beyond expectations, and it is hoped that reissues will continue on the back of this.
  • Masterpiece Tiger Track will be a Tokyo Toy Show exclusive and will include non-chromed versions of the Amazon exclusive piledrivers.