Thanks to The Allspark and Seibertron for pointing out some images and videos of TakaraTomy's Masterpiece 10 Convoy.

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More images of the just released fake gold Masterpiece Convoy (Optimus Prime) have been posted on Taobao.  The figure is a painted win a matt gold finish rather than being chromed in gold so it is easy to tell the difference.  Another difference is that the genuine Gold Masterpiece figure comes with a transparent axe and have gold plastic joints.

You can view the new images of this knock-off below.

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YouTuber masainjapan2008 has posted videos from the International Tokyo Toy Show event that unveiled the Masterpiece MP-10 "new" Convoy figure.  During the unveiling the designers comments on how they really want to make a Masterpiece Bruticus figure!! Though this is wishful thinking by the designers at this stage it is also something screaming out for an international online petition.  If enough fans within Japan and the rest of the world want it, then it could happen.  You can watch the videos below.

Thanks to Kapow Toys the first images of Transformers Masterpiece MP-10 Convoy have now surfaced (on their shops's site).  The figure is said to include.

• Smaller and in scale with Masterpiece Rodimus Convoy
• Transforming gun that fits in back compartment
• In-scale Spike figure
• Energon Axe
• Trailer with Repair Bay Bot and Roller
• More Animated look, less kibble
• Chest opens, Matrix of leadership visible

Amazon Japan have updated their product listings for both Masterpiece MP-1 Convoy and the Million Publishing Transformers Generations 2010 book with some new images.  The images include a first look at the back page of the Generation 2010 book.

Credit to Snakas for the report.

Are you one of the only two Transformers fans worldwide who does not already own a Masterpiece Convoy (Optimus Prime) figure?  You are? Well you are in luck as TakaraTomy have announced the next Masterpiece figure will be .....MP-1L Masterpiece Convoy - Final Edition.  The toy will be released in March 2011, 8 years after the first Masterpiece Convoy toy was released.  The toy was first announced via TFSource.com but has since been confirmed by a listing on Bo-Ya.

There is also a rumour that the base the toy comes with will contain a voice chip with a special message by the original G1 Convoy voice actor Genda Tessho, announcing the next Masterpiece figure

In a follow up to our previous story, The Cyber-Gundam Blog has posted a scan from this months Dengeki Hobby Magazine which contains half a page on Masterpiece Convoy Sleep Mode, including a new image.  As reported here earlier, the new MP Convoy will cost you 21,000 yen plus 4 robot points and is the first of four (most likely quarterly) special released that TakaraTomy will be releasing this year as part of their celebration of the 2010 series (Headmasters) .

­TakaraTomy have updated their website with information on more Japanese exclusive campaigns figures.

First up they have a page dedicated to the Transformers Animated EZ Collection "Crystal" figures.  These are clear recolours of Transformers Animated EZ Optimus Prime, Prowl, Bumblebee and Starscream.  The figures are Toys R Us Japan exclusives and are due in stores towards the end of this month starting from tomorrow.  You can view images of the toys ­below.

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Next up Takara have updated their "Welcome to Transformers 2010" sub-section which is an area that will contain information on four other exclusives which will be available by using a "robot-points" style stystem.  First up is MP-4S, Masterpiece Convoy "Sleep Mode" an all black and grey version of the Masterpiece toy depicting Convoy/ Optimus Prime from his death scene in the original 1986 film, Transformers: The Movie.  The toy is not cheap, costing­ 21,000 yen (that's ­£146 or $224) and 4 robot points and comes with his trailer, light up Matrix and recoloured weapons.  The toy is different to the recent e-Hobby's MP Convoy Black Edition for tohse wondering.  You can view all the images in our gallery here.

Part One Ltd have updated the e-Hobby shop with an announcement that they will be taking more orders for the upcoming Transformers Masterpiece Convoy Black version (MP-1B) at 6pm on the 25th December (that's Japanese time for those wondering).  Obviously numbers will be limited, but this will give Japanese store and dealers one further chance to increase their orders.  The figure will be officially release in Jan 2010.

Snakas has posted a blog update regarding the contents of the latest Dengeki Hobby Magazine that has just been released within Japan

First up come word that Human Alliance Skids with Mikaela is shown (this toy did not appear in Figure King).

An uncoloured testshot of Alternity Bumblebee is shown as are images of the Diamond Black Megatron figure.

There are more images of the Halloween Disney Label Mickey Mouse figure but with some exclusive news that the box art for the toy will feature a logo that will be choosen from entries into a competition.

Images are shown of the Device Label Jaguar (Ravage) and Tigatron figures, again with information on the toys slipping to an October release.

There are also images of the e-Hobby exclusive MP-1B Convoy Black Version as well as Encore Skids.  There is also some information that the Chara-Hobby exclusive Black Soundwave will be shold on the e-Hobby shop website.

Images as and when we find any.

Edit: Cybergundamblog have posted some scans from the magazine, which you can find here.

e-Hobby have posted a listing for their next exclusive figure MP-01 Convoy Black Version a black recolour of Masterpiece Convoy.  you can view the listing here.