Title:
Optimus Prime MPM-12
Description:
Optimus Prime (2021)
ID number: MPM-12
Accessories: "Ion Blaster”, Matrix of Leadership
The second Masterpiece Movie Series Optimus Prime transforms from a robot based on his appearance in the Bumblebee mid-credits scene into an unlicensed approximation of a 1970s Marmon cab-over truck, rather than the Freightliner he appears as during the film’s ending scene, much like the Studio Series toy below. He comes with his "Ion Blaster” used in the Cybertron sequences in the film, which can be folded and stored behind his cab. He also includes a new Matrix of Leadership, despite the Matrix never appearing or being mentioned in the movie. Similar to the Masterpiece Movies Series toy above, Optimus Prime can tow the trailer included with MP-44 Convoy.
Unfortunately, due to reduced parts count and possibly cost-cutting measures, the trigonal kibble on his shoulders ends up slightly protruding on the vehicle mode. This also results in a somewhat amusing appearance for the truck mode, as the placement of the said kibble looks like it has a pair of cat-ears.
Hasbro stock photography depicts much brighter and saturated colors, as well as clear blue windows. TakaraTomy stock photography (right), which was revealed months later, features darker, more film-accurate colors, and clear grey windows. The Hasbro box also features the peculiar (especially for a Masterpiece figure) call-out "Articulated Head” depicting Optimus just... turning his head to the left. The photography is also strangely low resolution compared to previous releases in the line, possibly a consequence of 2020 pandemic complications.
This toy was revealed on February 25, 2021 via live-stream. It is a Target exclusive in the United States and a Toys"R"Us exclusive in Canada.
ID number: MPM-12
Accessories: "Ion Blaster”, Matrix of Leadership
The second Masterpiece Movie Series Optimus Prime transforms from a robot based on his appearance in the Bumblebee mid-credits scene into an unlicensed approximation of a 1970s Marmon cab-over truck, rather than the Freightliner he appears as during the film’s ending scene, much like the Studio Series toy below. He comes with his "Ion Blaster” used in the Cybertron sequences in the film, which can be folded and stored behind his cab. He also includes a new Matrix of Leadership, despite the Matrix never appearing or being mentioned in the movie. Similar to the Masterpiece Movies Series toy above, Optimus Prime can tow the trailer included with MP-44 Convoy.
Unfortunately, due to reduced parts count and possibly cost-cutting measures, the trigonal kibble on his shoulders ends up slightly protruding on the vehicle mode. This also results in a somewhat amusing appearance for the truck mode, as the placement of the said kibble looks like it has a pair of cat-ears.
Hasbro stock photography depicts much brighter and saturated colors, as well as clear blue windows. TakaraTomy stock photography (right), which was revealed months later, features darker, more film-accurate colors, and clear grey windows. The Hasbro box also features the peculiar (especially for a Masterpiece figure) call-out "Articulated Head” depicting Optimus just... turning his head to the left. The photography is also strangely low resolution compared to previous releases in the line, possibly a consequence of 2020 pandemic complications.
This toy was revealed on February 25, 2021 via live-stream. It is a Target exclusive in the United States and a Toys"R"Us exclusive in Canada.
Theme:
Masterpiece Movie
Manufacturer:
Takara Tomy
Year:
2021
Date Added:
2021-11-28 12:33:27
Automatic Estimated Value:
~$185.06
Automatic Estimated Date:
2024-10-21
Date Added:
2021-11-28 12:33:27
