Transformers Masterpiece Optimus Prime Convoy (MP-10)

Convoy (September 24, 2011, 2016)

ID number: MP-10

Accessories: Ion blaster, Matrix of Leadership, energon-axe, trailer/Combat Deck, Roller, Spike Witwicky figurine

MP-10 Convoy, advertised as a ”perfect new model” on its packaging, is an entirely new tooling of Generation 1 Optimus Prime. Convoy is now smaller, making him more in-scale with other recent Masterpiece toys, such as Rodimus, and comes with a trailer and various accessories. While the front of the vehicle mode’s cab is an accurate depiction of a mid-to-late-1980s Freightliner FLT cabover, the back half, (which is, as usual, made out of Convoy’s legs) is much larger and robot-leggier in proportion. (So much that they sculpt a ladder on each side.)Many of the small features and electronics of the original Masterpiece mold are left out. Instead, this Convoy features better overall cartoon accuracy (chest interior, head, etc.), an extensive red paint job that covers much of his red plastic, corrected robot mode proportions, improved articulation, and its gun can now collapse and store inside a compartment on its back in either mode. In addition to Convoy’s trailer, which can transform into Combat Deck, it also comes with Roller, a small Spike Witwicky figurine, a die-cast metal Matrix of Leadership (with a clear blue plastic center), and an energy axe that slips over Convoy’s right hand. Spike can fit inside the cab in vehicle mode, ride in Roller’s seat, or fit into any of the seating compartments inside Convoy’s trailer. Roller has options to plug in Convoy’s gun or pull Convoy’s trailer, and the trailer itself can store Convoy’s weapons in any mode. Although not easily breakable, care must be taken for posing the index fingers; extending the finger even far would cause it to pop off.Being a brand new and intricate remake of the Autobot leader, MP-10 was used as the gold standard in terms of scale for future Masterpiece figures, with all the upcoming releases being sized to best match him. Much like his older incarnation, he was also cherished by collectors, generating heated debates on which version is the best one up to this day. On the other hand, this mold also became a staple source for various knockoffs, ranging from recolored to upscaled/downsized figures.This figure was re-released in 2016, with the packaging now advertising the ”Long Life Design” award which the Masterpiece line won that same year. This mold was also used to make MP-10B Black Convoy.See also: MP-10 Hasbro and Hasbro Masterpiece.

Transformers

Takara Tomy

4904810398400

2011

Japan

2011-09-24

Transformers Masterpiece

Red Truck

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~$493.00

2026-02-08

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