Masterpiece Optimus Primal Color Magazine Scans

It's the hobby magazine time of the month in Japan, and Figure King magazine (by way of TFW2005) has images of Masterpiece Optimus Primal! This is the best look we've gotten at the Beast Wars Anniversary figure so far, and the article even gives a serial number! ...one that is almost certainly a misprint. Keep reading for more details!

The serial number given for Optimus Primal is TAV40; this is obviously incorrect. Beyond the fact that it would be odd indeed to make a Masterpiece figure part of the Transformers Adventure line - the Japanese equivalent of Robots In Disguise - the number in question is already taken by the Japanese release of Mini-Con Battle Pack Bumblebee. The number to be given to Optimus Primal has been a question commonly asked by collectors: will he be part of the regular MP numbering, will there be a Beast Wars Masterpiece subline, or will he go without number entirely? My personal bet is on the first option, but we'll find out eventually!