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Name(s) | Repaint / remold of | Takara counterpart | Product code # | Retail price | Release date / status | Comments |
Optimus Prime | Masterpiece Convoy (with long smokestacks, no "battle damage" paintjob, cardboard trailer and grey rifle) [or Masterpiece Convoy (USA Edition)] | 80500 | $69.99 | February 2004 OUT | A small number came with a grey instead of a black rifle Read a review |
Exclusive to | Name(s) | Repaint / remold of | Product code # | Retail price | Release date / status | Comments |
KB Toys | Wheeljack | Spychanger Daytonus (Robots in Disguise) | 26600 / 26548 | $3.99 | January 2004 OUT | |
KB Toys | Autobot Jazz | Spychanger Side Burn (Robots in Disguise) | 26601 / 26548 | $3.99 | January 2004 OUT | |
KB Toys | Hoist | Spychanger X-Brawn (Robots in Disguise) | 26602 / 26548 | $3.99 | January 2004 OUT | |
KB Toys | Silverstreak | Spychanger Side Swipe (Robots in Disguise) | 26603 / 26548 | $3.99 | January 2004 OUT | |
KB Toys | Prowl | Spychanger Prowl 2 (Robots in Disguise) | 26604 / 26548 | $3.99 | January 2004 OUT | |
KB Toys | Optimus Prime | Spychanger Scourge (Robots in Disguise) | 26604 / 26548 | $3.99 | January 2004 OUT | |
CANCELLED ITEMS: | ||||||
? | Mirage | Spychanger Mirage (Robots in Disguise) | 26548 | $3.99 | Officially solicited by Hasbro (January 2003) CANCELLED | |
? | Motormaster | Spychanger Scourge (Robots in Disguise) | 26548 | $3.99 | Officially solicited by Hasbro (January 2003) Cancelled (February 2004) CANCELLED | |
? | Drag Strip | Spychanger Mirage (Robots in Disguise) or Spychanger Daytonus (Robots in Disguise) | 26548 | $3.99 | Officially solicited by Hasbro (January 2003) Cancelled (February 2004) CANCELLED | |
? | Wildracer | Spychanger ? (Robots in Disguise) | 26548 | $3.99 | Officially solicited by Hasbro (January 2003) Cancelled (February 2004) CANCELLED | |
? | Breakdown (or "Brakedown"?) | Spychanger ? (Robots in Disguise) | 26548 | $3.99 | Officially solicited by Hasbro (January 2003) Cancelled (February 2004) CANCELLED | |
? | Dead End | Spychanger ? (Robots in Disguise) | 26548 | $3.99 | Officially solicited by Hasbro (January 2003) Cancelled (February 2004) CANCELLED |
Product number | Name(s) | Repaint / remold of | Hasbro counterpart | Retail price | Release date / status | Comments |
MP-1 | Convoy | 20th Anniversary Optimus Prime (with shortened smokestacks, "battle damage" paintjob, cardboard combat deck and black rifle) | ¥9,800 | December 2003 OUT | Read a review | |
MP-2 | Ultra Magnus | MP-1 Convoy | ¥9,800 | March 2005 OUT | ||
MP-3 | Starscream | Masterpiece Starscream (Wal*Mart exclusive) | ¥9,800 | September 2006 OUT | "Low visibility" color With miniature Dr. Arkeville figure Read a review | |
MP-4 | Convoy (Complete Edition) | MP-1 Convoy | 20th Anniversary Optimus Prime DVD Edition (without trailer) | ¥18,000 | September 2006 OUT | With trailer, but without Roller Read a review |
MP-5 | Megatron | ¥9,800 | March 2007 OUT | Read a review Read another review | ||
MP-6 | Skywarp | Starscream | Masterpiece Skywarp (Wal*Mart exclusive) | ¥9,800 | September 2007 OUT | Read a review |
MP-7 | Thundercracker | Starscream | ¥10,000 | November 2008 OUT | Read a review | |
MP-8 | Grimlock | ¥13,000 | March 2009 OUT | Read a review |
Exclusive to | Product number | Name(s) | Repaint / remold of | Retail price / availability | Release date / status | Comments | |
None ("robot points" lucky draw) | Convoy (gold version) | MP-1 Convoy | Lucky draw | October 2004 OUT | Limited to 20 pieces | ||
Toy Hobby Market | MP-8X | King Grimlock | MP-8 Grimlock | ¥13,000 | December 2009 OUT | ||
UPCOMING ITEMS: | |||||||
e-Hobby Shop | MP-1B | Convoy Black Version | MP-1 Convoy | ¥10,000 | Listed for preorder at e-Hobby website (August 2009) Depicted at TakaraTomy website (August 2009) Surfaced in sample packaging in China (November 2009) January 2010 |
Exclusive to | Name(s) | Repaint / remold of | Hasbro counterpart | Retail price | Release date / status | Comments |
e-Hobby Shop | Convoy (with shortened smokestacks, "battle damage" paintjob, cardboard combat deck and black rifle) | MP-01 Convoy | 20th Anniversary Optimus Prime | ¥9,800 | April 2004 OUT | |
None (mass retail) | Starscream (with less battle damage) | MP-04 Starscream | Masterpiece Starscream (Wal*Mart exclusive) | ¥10,000 | February 2008 OUT |
Product number | Name(s) | Repaint / remold of | Retail price | Release date / status | Comments |
THS-02 | G1 Convoy | ¥5,000 | March 2006 OUT | Read a review |
Exclusive to | Product number | Name(s) | Repaint / remold of | Retail price | Release date / status | Comments |
e-Hobby Shop | THS-02B | G1 Convoy (black version) | THS-02 G1 Convoy | ¥6,500 | February 2007 OUT | With extra missile launchers (based on Generation 2 Optimus Prime missile launchers), extra "US comic style" Optimus Prime head (normal version) and extra "US comic style" Optimus Prime head (damaged version) |
Wave | Product number | Name(s) | Repaint / remold of | Retail price | Release date / status | Comments |
1 | GTF-01A | Convoy | ¥380 (case of 12; ¥4,560 per case) | July 2003 OUT | ||
1 | GTF-01B | Convoy Trailer (with Buggy) | ¥380 (case of 12; ¥4,560 per case) | July 2003 OUT | Read a review | |
1 | GTF-02 | Lambor | ¥380 (case of 12; ¥4,560 per case) | July 2003 OUT | ||
1 | GTF-03 | Starscream | ¥380 (case of 12; ¥4,560 per case) | July 2003 OUT | Read a review | |
1 | GTF-04 | Bumble | ¥380 (case of 12; ¥4,560 per case) | July 2003 OUT | Read a review | |
1 | GTF-05 | Soundwave (with Jaguar) | ¥380 (case of 12; ¥4,560 per case) | July 2003 OUT | Read a review | |
1 | GTF-X-1 | Skywarp | GTF-03 Starscream | ¥380 (case of 12; ¥4,560 per case) | July 2003 OUT | "Secret chase" item |
1 | GTF-X-2 | Bumble (red version) [aka "Cliff"] | GTF-04 Bumble | ¥380 (case of 12; ¥4,560 per case) | July 2003 OUT | "Secret chase" item Read a review |
2 | GTF-06 | Convoy (anime version) | GTF-01A Convoy | ¥380 (case of 12; ¥4,560 per case) | March 2004 OUT | Read a review |
2 | GTF-07 | Megatron | ¥380 (case of 12; ¥4,560 per case) | March 2004 OUT | Read a review | |
2 | GTF-08 | Meister | ¥380 (case of 12; ¥4,560 per case) | March 2004 OUT | Read a review | |
2 | GTF-09 | Prowl | ¥380 (case of 12; ¥4,560 per case) | March 2004 OUT | Read a review | |
2 | GTF-10 | Alert | GTF-02 Lambor | ¥380 (case of 12; ¥4,560 per case) | March 2004 OUT | |
2 | GTF-11 | Thrust | GTF-03 Starscream | ¥380 (case of 12; ¥4,560 per case) | March 2004 OUT | |
2 | GTF-X-3 | Streak | GTF-09 Prowl | ¥380 (case of 12; ¥4,560 per case) | March 2004 OUT | "Secret chase" item |
2 | GTF-X-4 | Ultra Magnus | GTF-01A Convoy | ¥380 (case of 12; ¥4,560 per case) | March 2004 OUT | "Secret chase" item |
2.5 | Starscream | GTF-03 Starscream | ¥380 (case of 8; ¥3,040 per case) | June 2004 OUT | Repackaged GTF-03 Starscream (no repaint) | |
2.5 | Soundwave (with Jaguar) | GTF-05 Soundwave & Jaguar | ¥380 (case of 8; ¥3,040 per case) | June 2004 OUT | Repackaged GTF-05 Soundwave & Jaguar (no repaint) | |
2.5 | Convoy (anime version) | GTF-06 Convoy (anime version) | ¥380 (case of 8; ¥3,040 per case) | June 2004 OUT | Repackaged GTF-06 Convoy Anime Version (no repaint) | |
2.5 | Megatron | GTF-07 Megatron | ¥380 (case of 8; ¥3,040 per case) | June 2004 OUT | Repackaged GTF-07 Megatron (no repaint) | |
2.5 | Meister | GTF-08 Meister | ¥380 (case of 8; ¥3,040 per case) | June 2004 OUT | Repackaged GTF-08 Meister (no repaint) | |
2.5 | Hot Rodimus | ¥380 (case of 8; ¥3,040 per case) | June 2004 OUT | |||
2.5 | Convoy Trailer (anime version; with Buggy) | GTF-01B Convoy Trailer & Buggy | ¥380 (case of 8; ¥3,040 per case) | June 2004 OUT | "Secret chase" item | |
2.5 | Thundercracker | GTF-03 Starscream | ¥380 (case of 8; ¥3,040 per case) | June 2004 OUT | "Secret chase" item | |
CANCELLED ITEMS: | ||||||
(2) | Skids | ¥? | Originally announced by Takara for wave 2 (June 2003) CANCELLED | |||
(2) | Tracks | ¥? | Originally announced by Takara for wave 2 (June 2003) CANCELLED | |||
(2) | Megatron parts | ¥? | Originally announced by Takara for wave 2 (June 2003) CANCELLED |
Exclusive to | Product number | Name(s) | Repaint / remold of | Availability | Release date / status | Comments |
Dengeki Hobby Magazine (giveaway) | VSX | Convoy vs. Megatron | GTF-01A Convoy & GTF-07 Megatron | Dengeki Hobby Magazine July 2004 edition giveaway | July 2004 OUT | G1 VSX Convoy vs. Megatron set homage Read a review |
Toys'R'Us Japan (giveaway for purchase of THS-02 G1 Convoy) | C-78 | Hot Rodimus | Hot Rodimus | Giveaway for purchase of THS-02 G1 Convoy | March 2006 OUT | Limited to 30 pieces per store |
Toys'R'Us Japan (giveaway for purchase of Transformers Movie items of ¥5,000 and more) | C-56 | Bumble | Bumble | Giveaway for purchase of Transformers Movie items of ¥5,000 and more | August 2007 OUT | Limited to 30 pieces per store |
Product number | Name(s) | Retail price | Release date / status | Comments |
01 | Convoy | ¥350 | September 2004 OUT | Faithful miniatuized reproduction of G1 Convoy complete with original packaging and booklet facsimilies; does not transform, truck and robot mode included seperately |
Assortment | Product number | Name(s) | Repaint / remold of | Retail price | Release date / status | Comments |
AS-3 | MTF 001 | Convoy (robot mode) | ¥380 (case of 12; ¥4,560 per case) | January 2003 OUT | ||
AS-3 | MTF 002 | Megatron | ¥380 (case of 12; ¥4,560 per case) | January 2003 OUT | ||
AS-3 | MTF 003 | Starscream | ¥380 (case of 12; ¥4,560 per case) | January 2003 OUT | ||
AS-3 | MTF 004 | Ultra Magnus | ¥380 (case of 12; ¥4,560 per case) | January 2003 OUT | ||
AS-3 | MTF 005 | Arcee | ¥380 (case of 12; ¥4,560 per case) | January 2003 OUT | ||
AS-3 | MTF 006 | Convoy (trailer mode) | ¥380 (case of 12; ¥4,560 per case) | January 2003 OUT | ||
AS-3 | Convoy (clear version) | MTF 001 Convoy | ¥380 (case of 12; ¥4,560 per case) | January 2003 OUT | With energy axe "Secret chase" item | |
AS-3 | Megatron (clear version) | MTF 002 Megatron | ¥380 (case of 12; ¥4,560 per case) | January 2003 OUT | With energy mace "Secret chase" item | |
AS-4 | MTF 007 | Rodimus Convoy | ¥380 (case of 12; ¥4,560 per case) | March 2003 OUT | ||
AS-4 | MTF 008 | Galvatron | ¥380 (case of 12; ¥4,560 per case) | March 2003 OUT | ||
AS-4 | MTF 009 | Wreck-Gar | ¥380 (case of 12; ¥4,560 per case) | March 2003 OUT | ||
AS-4 | MTF 010 | Bumble | ¥380 (case of 12; ¥4,560 per case) | March 2003 OUT | ||
AS-4 | MTF 011 | Grimlock | ¥380 (case of 12; ¥4,560 per case) | March 2003 OUT | ||
AS-4 | MTF 008 | Soundwave | ¥380 (case of 12; ¥4,560 per case) | March 2003 OUT | ||
AS-4 | Thundercracker | MTF 003 Starscream | ¥380 (case of 12; ¥4,560 per case) | March 2003 OUT | "Secret chase" item | |
AS-4 | Galvatron (lava bath version) | MTF 008 Galvatron | ¥380 (case of 12; ¥4,560 per case) | March 2003 OUT | "Secret chase" item | |
TF #3 | MTF 013 | Meister | ¥480 (case of 12; ¥5,760 per case) | July 2003 OUT | ||
TF #3 | MTF 014 | Lambor | ¥480 (case of 12; ¥5,760 per case) | July 2003 OUT | ||
TF #3 | MTF 015 | Metroflex | ¥480 (case of 12; ¥5,760 per case) | July 2003 OUT | ||
TF #3 | MTF 016 | Ramjet | MTF 003 Starscream | ¥480 (case of 12; ¥5,760 per case) | July 2003 OUT | |
TF #3 | MTF 017 | Thrust | MTF 016 Ramjet | ¥480 (case of 12; ¥5,760 per case) | July 2003 OUT | |
TF #3 | MTF 018 | Dinosaurer | ¥480 (case of 12; ¥5,760 per case) | July 2003 OUT | ||
TF #3 | Alert | MTF 014 Lambor | ¥480 (case of 12; ¥5,760 per case) | July 2003 OUT | "Secret chase" item | |
TF #3 | Dirge | MTF 016 Ramjet | ¥480 (case of 12; ¥5,760 per case) | July 2003 OUT | "Secret chase" item |
Set | Name(s) | Availability | Release date / status | Comments |
1 | Q/01 Convoy (TV version) & Q/02 Convoy (metallic version) | ¥1,960 | September 2001 OUT | |
2 | Q/03 Megatron (TV version) & Q/04 Megatron (black version) | ¥1,960 | December 2001 OUT | |
3 | Q/05 Rodimus Convoy (TV version) & Q/06 Rodimus Convoy (metallic version) | ¥1,960 | December 2001 OUT |
Name(s) | Retail price / availability | Release date / status | Comments |
Convoy (G1 version) | ¥191 (case of 2) | March 2003 OUT | Also available as clear red variant |
Meister | ¥191 (case of 2) | March 2003 OUT | Also available as clear red variant |
Bumble | ¥191 (case of 2) | March 2003 OUT | Also available as clear red variant |
Megatron (G1 version) | ¥191 (case of 2) | March 2003 OUT | Also available as clear purple variant |
Starscream (G1 version) | ¥191 (case of 2) | March 2003 OUT | Also available as clear purple variant |
Soundwave | ¥191 (case of 2) | March 2003 OUT | Also available as clear purple variant |
Set | Name(s) | Repaint / remold of | Retail price | Release date / status | Comments |
01 | Convoy | Domra Truck (Choro-Q) | Giveaway | December 2000 OUT | Every attendee would receive one of the three toys |
Ligier (clear version) | Honda Jordan F1 (Choro-Q) | Giveaway | December 2000 OUT | Every attendee would receive one of the three toys | |
Megatron (Generation 2 version) | Camouflage Tank (Choro-Q) | Giveaway | December 2000 OUT | Every attendee would receive one of the three toys |
Name(s) | Repaint / remold of | Retail price | Release date / status | Comments |
Convoy (mini-bust with hinged Matrix chamber) | ¥300 (case of 12; ¥3,600 per case) | June 2004 OUT | ||
Frenzy (using arms as piledivers) | ¥300 (case of 12; ¥3,600 per case) | June 2004 OUT | Following the toy color scheme as opposed to the cartoon version | |
Rumble (using arms as piledivers) | Frenzy | ¥300 (case of 12; ¥3,600 per case) | June 2004 OUT | Following the toy color scheme as opposed to the cartoon version |
Devastar (with Hot Rodimus) | ¥300 (case of 12; ¥3,600 per case) | June 2004 OUT | Recreating key scene from "Transformers: The Movie" |
Exclusive to | Name(s) | Repaint / remold of | Availability | Release date / status | Comments |
Figure King Magazine (giveaway) | Convoy (heat-resistant metal version) | Convoy | Figure King magazine #84 giveaway | October 2004 OUT | "The Return of Optimus Prime" homage |
Number | Name(s) | Retail price | Release date / status | Comments |
No. 019 | Convoy | ¥1,900 | January 2007 OUT | |
No. 025 | Megatron | ¥1,900 | April 2007 OUT | |
No. 046 | Starscream | ¥1,900 | March 2008 OUT | |
No. 047 | Hot Rodimus | ¥1,900 | March 2008 OUT |
Exclusive to | Number | Name(s) | Retail price | Release date / status | Comments |
No. 019 | Revoltech Friends Shop | Ultra Magnus | ¥1,900 | January 2007 OUT |
Name(s) | Retail price | Release date / status | Comments |
Convoy | ¥200 (case of 12; ¥2,400 per case) | June 2004 OUT | |
Bumble | ¥200 (case of 12; ¥2,400 per case) | June 2004 OUT | |
Meister | ¥200 (case of 12; ¥2,400 per case) | June 2004 OUT | |
Megatron | ¥200 (case of 12; ¥2,400 per case) | June 2004 OUT | |
Starscream | ¥200 (case of 12; ¥2,400 per case) | June 2004 OUT | |
Soundwave | ¥200 (case of 12; ¥2,400 per case) | June 2004 OUT | |
Spike (in Convoy's palm) | ¥200 (case of 12; ¥2,400 per case) | June 2004 OUT | "Secret chase" item |
Product number | Name(s) | Repaint / remold of | Retail price | Release date / status | Comments |
C-1 | Convoy (with gun; black & white) | ¥180 (case of 12; ¥2,160 per case) | September 2003 OUT | ||
C-2 | Convoy (commander; black & white) | C-1 Convoy | ¥180 (case of 12; ¥2,160 per case) | September 2003 OUT | |
C-3 | Meister (black & white) | ¥180 (case of 12; ¥2,160 per case) | September 2003 OUT | ||
C-4 | Bumble (black & white) | ¥180 (case of 12; ¥2,160 per case) | September 2003 OUT | ||
C-5 | Grimlock (black & white) | ¥180 (case of 12; ¥2,160 per case) | September 2003 OUT | ||
C-6 | Rodimus Convoy (black & white) | ¥180 (case of 12; ¥2,160 per case) | September 2003 OUT | ||
C-7 | Ultra Magnus (black & white) | ¥180 (case of 12; ¥2,160 per case) | September 2003 OUT | ||
D-1 | Megatron (black & white) | ¥180 (case of 12; ¥2,160 per case) | September 2003 OUT | ||
D-2 | Starscream (black & white) | ¥180 (case of 12; ¥2,160 per case) | September 2003 OUT | ||
D-3 | Soundwave (black & white) | ¥180 (case of 12; ¥2,160 per case) | September 2003 OUT | ||
D-4 | Devastor (black & white) | ¥180 (case of 12; ¥2,160 per case) | September 2003 OUT | ||
D-5 | Megatron (black & white) | ¥180 (case of 12; ¥2,160 per case) | September 2003 OUT | ||
Convoy (with gun; in color) | C-1 Convoy | ¥180 (case of 12; ¥2,160 per case) | September 2003 OUT | "Secret chase" item | |
Megatron (in color) | D-1 Megatron | ¥180 (case of 12; ¥2,160 per case) | September 2003 OUT | "Secret chase" item |