The 64th Shizuoka Hobby Show has kicked off and two intrepid fans have made their way to the show and posted several photos with surprise reveals! Thanks to @digitamin and @horaieso on Twitter/X we have photos of the following reveals:
Takara Tomy has posted its listing for MPG Hot Rod. This release appears to be a retool and redeco of Studio Series 86 Hot Rod with additional accessories. This is an interesting reinterpretation of the MPG line as most MPG figures have basically been modern day Masterpiece figures while SS86 Hot Rod was originally sold as a Generations Voyager Class figure. This figure has an MSRP of
Today's Takara Tomy product listings feature a wide variety of products including the newest entry into the MPG line: Road Hauler! This figure has an MSRP of 24,200 Yen (about $169.48 USD) with a release date of late March 2026. For now, check out the product info and images below:
The Official Takara Tomy Twitter/X feed has posted several teasers featuring upcoming figures! The images are mirrored below:
The next Dramatic Capture set will include Thundercracker and Reflector. This is based off the scene in More than Meets the Eye where Reflector transforms into camera mode and Thundercracker uses them to take pictures.
Takara Tomy has posted its official listing for MPG-17 Optimus Prime on Takara Tomy Mall. This stylized version of G1 Optimus Prime comes with accessories that pay homage to both the G1 and live action movie versions of the character. This figure is priced at 24,200 Yen (about $166.20) and due out in late-January 2026. Check out the official product info (as translated by Google Translate) and images below:
Recently Takara Tomy Mall posted a listing for their upcoming Masterpiece-G release: Nucleon Quest Super Convoy! This is a redeco of the Masterpiece-G God Ginrai figure being released now. This figure is based on a Toys 'R' Us exclusive in Japan released in 2001, based on the reissue of Ginrai released that same year. Now fans will have a chance at a modern and well articulated version of this character! This figure $264.99 with a release date of early 2026. BWTF sponsor B
A few days ago Takara Tomy revealed Masterpiece G Rattle (aka Beast Wars Rattrap) but now we have a full listing complete with product information and images! Check out the translated information (via Google Translate) from Takara Tomy Mall and pics mirrored below:
The official Takara Tomy Twitter/X feed has announced its next Masterpiece figure MPG-15 will be: Rattle (aka Rattrap)! They also shared an image showing the Maximal in both modes. Following up pieces like Masterpiece Rhinox, this figure will use the Beast Wars Transformers cartoon as its main design reference. No further information is available so for now enjoy the preview pic below:
Amazon Japan has posted two listings for two new Diaclone inspired MPG releases: DK2 Guard and Lift Ticket! DK2 Guard is based off the black and red version of the figure that would eventually become Ironhide in G1 while Lift Ticket is based on a variant of the figure that would eventually become G1 Hoist. DK2 Guard is priced at ¥17,330 (about $111.98 USD) while Lift Ticket is ¥21,037 (about $135.93 USD). Both are scheduled for release on February 22, 2025. For now, c
In a low key reveal, Takara Tomy Mall has officially posted a listing for Masterpiece G Series MPG-09 Super Ginrai! There were some grainy images leaked over a week ago, but this is the first good look we are getting at this classic Japanese character! Amazon Japan has listed the item as well. Based on Google Translate's translation of the entry, the item will cost 39,017 Yen (about $257.09 USD) and is due to ship December 28, 2024.