Remake and re-engineered Convoy/ Optimus Prime mould.
Features completely redesigned and streamlined/ G1 Accurate Truck mode
Trailer remade with additional repair bay and additional 'Roller' mini buggy
Additional 'Spike' human figurine which is able to fit any of the previous G1 toys plus this new Convoy
More proportioned Robot Mode/ re-sculpted head/ face
slightly shorter but highly more detailed compared to the 'outdated' MP-01 model
Est. Retail Price: 22,000 Yen/ USD250!
Est release date/ End Sept or Early Oct 2011
Personally, as this was pretty much anticipated for awhile now, MP-01 the original/ default and pretty 'dated' Masterpiece Convoy mould can be consigned to the history books and thrashed.
Pricey, but bought due to the engineering style and overall aesthetics/ FFS, he IS Optimus Prime after all!
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