Yesterday, Hasbro China held a special event to unveil the next Transformers Movie Masterpiece Series figures. The reveal resulted in the highly rumored, MPM-8 Megatron and MPM-9 Jazz, both based on their 2007 designs. The event took an in-depth look at the figures, their transformations, accessories and additional features. MPM-9 Jazz received the bulk of attention as the figure will come with a Sam Witwicky figurine, and the ability to recreate the character’s death. Then as of today, Hasbro sent out the official press release regarding these upcoming Transformers Movie Masterpiece figures. Below is the excerpts for each figure, as well as their corresponding galleries.
Transformers: Masterpiece Movie Series Megatron
(Ages 8 and Up / Approx. Retail Price: $159.99 / Available: Sept. 1, 2019)
Masterpiece Movie Series MEGATRON MPM-8 is 12 inches and a perfect authentic figure for fans and collectors alike, with features inspired by the explosive 2007 TRANSFORMERS live action movie. The figure showcases the merciless DECEPTICON leader with impressive attention to detail and features articulated hands and mouth, 40.5 grams of die cast detailing, and Fusion Cannon, chain whip and ALLSPARK Cube accessories. Converts from robot to CYBERTRONIAN jet mode in 50 steps. Features 35 cm of wingspan in CYBERTRONIAN jet mode and has 43 points of articulation. TRANSFORMERS Masterpiece figures showcase the greatest TRANSFORMERS characters in the highest level of detail (each sold separately). The ultra-premium, collectible figures are a must-have for any TRANSFORMERS collection. The Masterpiece Movie Series lineup includes iconic characters from the live action TRANSFORMERS movies with movie-inspired details and accessories. Will be available for pre-order from Feb. 1 – March 15 and retail purchase on Sept. 1, 2019 through Entertainment Earth, BigBadToyStore, Diamond, and Southern Hobby.
Transformers Masterpiece Movie Series Jazz
(Ages 8 and Up / Approx. Retail Price: $89.99 / Available: Nov. 1, 2019)
Masterpiece Movie Series JAZZ MPM-9 is 6 inches and a perfect, authentic figure for fans and collectors alike, with features inspired by the explosive 2007 TRANSFORMERS live action movie. The figure showcases the daring AUTOBOT with impressive attention to detail and features articulated hands, sliding visor, die cast detailing, shield weapon accessory and spinal cord attachment. By pressing a back button, Jazz can be split in two and posed with Masterpiece Movie Series MEGATRON MPM-8 to recreate the tragic death scene from the 2007 TRANSFORMERS live action film. The figure also features 47 points of articulation and includes a Sam Witwicky figurine running with the ALLSPARK Cube. Converts from robot to hardtop Pontiac Solstice GXP mode in 48 steps. TRANSFORMERS Masterpiece figures showcase the greatest TRANSFORMERS characters in the highest level of detail (each sold separately). The ultra-premium, collectible figures are a must-have for any TRANSFORMERS collection. The Masterpiece Movie Series lineup includes iconic characters from the live action TRANSFORMERS movies with movie-inspired details and accessories. Will be available for pre-order from Apr. 1 – May 17 and retail purchase on Nov. 1, 2019 through Entertainment Earth, BigBadToyStore, Diamond, and Southern Hobby.
Nevertheless, with these figures being scheduled as Fall 2019 releases they will surely be wonderful holiday gifts for Transformers fans. However, there will be some fans who cannot wait till then to have Megatron tearing apart Jazz once more. Anyways, for our readers please feel leave your thoughts on these figures in the comments below, or tell us them on social media. In addition, do not forget to keep checking back with Hero Club for more news, updates, and/ or original content!
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