UPDATE: The turret DOES turn in tank mode and a bit of mistransformation on my part (stupid, crappy instructions). I'll correct it in the Armada Megs review.
Yeah, I noticed that when you opened the arms to reveal the "guts" it looked like the turret could turn. I recognize a turret ring anywhere, (I was a tanker in the Army for 15 years, so I know my stuff, lol).
When I was a kid and was watching the show, I wished Megs was a tank, as a contrast to Prime's truck mode.But now that I've grown up, I keep wishing Hasbro/Takara would give him a gun mode again.
I'm saying this a WHILE after your comment, if they just made the end of the gun barrel a separate piece cast in blazing orange, it can legally be sold in the US.
Megatron is probably my all time favorite villain of all villains just because he seems like an ethical leader and a very wise one at that and of course he has that evil dictator trait of ima take what's mine..I have a rule of not buying more than 1 version of a character but man I can't get enough of the megatrons!
Man that figure looks really good, I really never expected that Hasbro would painted him with so much silver in it. Heck, i was expecting Hasbro to make him to be full grey plastic with a little silver paint here and there. Happy to see he got painted, it makes him so shinny. I do recall seen somewhere that Megatron's turret in tank mode could rotate around.
Great review, I was thinking of passing on him. Due to legs and arm cannon. But now I see the legs are not as bad as I thought, and the cannon is not fixed like I thought it was. So now I'll start hunting for one.
I am super glad of how this guy came out. Besides the recently announced Ultra Magnus, this is definitely my most anticipated leader class figure. And the fact that it includes those stickers for you to have either a more G1 accurate or IDW accurate Megatron is a pretty cool added touch. So, now I don't have to plop down a ridiculous amount of money for the Classics mold.
great review emgo. I have this megatron, and I think hasbro did a fantastic job on it. the head sculp is nicely detailed, and the color scheme is a nice g1 accuracy. Hasbro is knocking it out of the park this year with these figures. Can't wait to see whats next
Geez, they actually molded him in that silver plastic, didn't they? What a hoot; I honestly thought this thing would show up a giant hunk of unpainted grey plastic too! Pleasantly surprised with both the paint _and_ the figure itself! It looked really...stiff in the promo shots. Great review, man!
Errm you missed a couple of things, the turret DOES rotate in Tank mode, you just need to lay the crotch plate down flat at the back of the tank and that allows the turret to rotate, also the Fusion cannon will rotate 180 degrees about its mounting pivot on the Robot arm to point the blunt end forward and give a more G1 look to the cannon, just check out KathleensKlutter review for details...
Errm, I corrected myself in the armada Megs review about the turret and the crotch plate and I'm going by the instructions for the fusion cannon. Obviously you can orient it however you want.
This guy is on TF source for about $70 I believe USD and I know this figure is very old but the engineering just did not age well 😆 that said… if you’re picking up combiner wars figures you were never really buying for the quality in the first place it’s more so “ I missed out on these as a kid and I want them now” so… anyways I look forward to placing my order on one hopefully soon 😅🤣
hey the turret can turn. the cod piece is not supposed to plug into the back of the turret. if you look at the inner thighs you'll see some clips that the cod piece can clip into, which will free up the turret rotation and reveal one more Mini-con port
used to have this and the studio series 13 one (the one with the cannon arm with a flip out rubber(flimsy plastic?) sword as a child, really cool! got this one for like $45 at walmart when i was younger i think
Hey brother. Love ur transformers!! ive just started watching ur videos ... i know im a bit late lol but i gotta say i am hooked!!! love ur attitude and thorough reviews. Love the enthusiasm... good on ya sounds like ur having fun!! Ive just started to collect myself. Ive just completed my combiner wars bruticus and im getting my megatron and takara prowl in 2 weeks... now i cant wait!!!! thanks bro. Appreciate the video. . p.s. the collector card part cracked me up 😂😂😂
Found him just recently for a good price and he is glorious. I'm just a bit worried for the paint job. I keep having to use a screwdriver to pry some of the pegs out of their holes. I wonder if that spherical jaw looking thing molded under his chest plate is supposed to be something. Maybe his spark chamber?
I think the point of secondary weapons is for when the primary weapon becomes ineffectual. I see the fusion cannon better for medium to long range then at short. With is large size and low rate of fire, one could not only easily dodge the blast, but also have the time to counterattack.
This is, hands down, one of the best Megatrons ever made. I dare say, this is very close to being a perfect transformers toy. Definitely getting this one.
It's clear this mold was meant to be a transformers legends tank mode with a G1 Megatron robot mode which means the Armada Megatron version of this mold is missing some cues such as The armpit cannon, the H tank design, and the claws at the front of the tank That's the only bummer I can find about this mold is that the armada version -color won't look right IMO besides that G1 tank Megatron is awesome
Definitely a great figure. I have the Armada version, waiting for the local Toys R Us to restock so I can get the G1 version. I think for G1 Megatron I'll flip the cannon around so he has a more G1 Fusion cannon vibe to it, but for Armada, I'm keeping him with the thin end, because it seems more fitting for him. I also must say, despite the only retooling being in the head, these appear to be 2 different figures almost. Also, I'm a tad curious. Every video I've seen of yours, you point out a flaw, and then say "but that's okay" or something similar. You seem very forgiving of figures (which is certainly a good thing) but has there ever been a figure where you said "Nope, this is not okay, there's too many bad things"?
I have a version of this figure that doesn’t have any red on his torso. He is painted all silver. Is this a factory error or some sort of variant? I can’t find any information on it. Do I have something super rare or something else? Please help!
@@emgo316 I bought it at Toys R Us. It’s still in the package. Is it worth anything do you think? I don’t really need it I’ve just been holding on to it because I’ve never seen another one like it. I appreciate your insight.
i would say that it seems like they could have put a turntable in his chest cavity for the turret but I'm guessing that they couldn't because of the combine with devastator thing coming up.
I'll look forward to this Megatron ... when he hits discount stores, of course. Here's hoping for a G1 Galvatron as well. Emgo316, your vision is augmented.
emgo316 I'm afraid that I'm on a budget when shopping for TF figures since I'm out of work. I'm just hoping that I'll buy him at a cheaper price. If you're asking about the "vision is augmented" line, thank the video game classic "Deus Ex." I'm sure that you've heard of it at some point.
curious here, does megs have a way of combining with other transformers? as optimus can combine with others i thought that megs might have one also considering they are both in the combiner wars series, and would seem strange to give one leader the ability to combine and not the other, considering both originally didnt (unless you counts megs being held in his gun mode, but for this arguement i don't)
Did you know that you can transform him into a gun. - Make the top half to tank mode. Use the crotch peace to lock it on place. Then put the legs down to make the handle
I have the takara version and in the box as well as the pics on the box he is displayed with the missle firing part of the cannon to the back like you have it. Seems the hasbro version is wrong.
Now there needs to be a Leader class Shockwave. However Emgo, on your review for Armada Megatron, could you please show a comparison between leader Megatron, MP Soundwave, MP Starscream, and Quake Wave?
1. How does he scale with Hegemony? 2. What happened in the comics, I only have Thundercracker's, Armada Starscream's, and Scoop's 3. To answer Shockwave's question, Yes it is.
Emgoo is hilarious and his reviews are great for instance I had just got the siege rumble and rat at pack and I didn’t know how to transform them so I looked up a video and watched his on them and it helped a lot
Oh, huh, thats kind of interesting... The Chinese "Reproduction" of this that I have actually has a number of improvements on this design, weirdly enough: half of it is actually made out of die cast metal, so it looks pretty nice in tank mode and has a nice weight to it, it has partially articulated hands, and the barrel actually elevates when in tank mode.
Awesome figure and nice paint application and fits almost perfectly with the Optimus MP-10 but my concern is not the figure itself; Hasbro and Takara probably probably would NOT MAKE A NEW MEGATRON MP MODEL and instead of a new version we´ll have to resign and put up with this figure (I´m no meaning it´s bad, all the contrary).
Oh megs, if only u could have that imposing body but not have a buckethead... Oh wait. Nice review, did u just go for the one megs or the armada version as well?
Yet again we have a Megatron and prime out of scale with each other. As cool as he is I want a optimus the same size as Megatron is that to much to ask for dam you hasbro.
Awesome review. Have you got the 3rd party add on kit for this version? If so is it any good? I'm thinking about getting Megatron with it but I don't know if it would be worth the extra money getting the add on kit.
UPDATE: The turret DOES turn in tank mode and a bit of mistransformation on my part (stupid, crappy instructions). I'll correct it in the Armada Megs review.
Lol
You speak for yourself, I speak for the trees.
Sorry, that popped into my head, and I wasn't going to be able to sleep until I shared it.
YOU GOT BOTH!?
Yeah, I noticed that when you opened the arms to reveal the "guts" it looked like the turret could turn. I recognize a turret ring anywhere, (I was a tanker in the Army for 15 years, so I know my stuff, lol).
U could record it and post it, just for fun, besides u know us fans will watch, like and laugh.
When I was a kid and was watching the show, I wished Megs was a tank, as a contrast to Prime's truck mode.But now that I've grown up, I keep wishing Hasbro/Takara would give him a gun mode again.
wow
I'm saying this a WHILE after your comment, if they just made the end of the gun barrel a separate piece cast in blazing orange, it can legally be sold in the US.
Exactly. I just want to own the gun one. I never had any.
I was mainly sad this didn’t turn into a gun since in the combiner wars movie he turned into a cybertronian one.
yeah, in combiner wars and titans return, he was a triplw changer. He turned into both a tank (twice) and a giants phaser used by Optimus (once)
Looks amazing! Nice paint and detail.
MEGS IS A BUCKET HEAD!!!
Another great review from my favorite reviewer, keep um' coming Emgo.
Megatron is probably my all time favorite villain of all villains just because he seems like an ethical leader and a very wise one at that and of course he has that evil dictator trait of ima take what's mine..I have a rule of not buying more than 1 version of a character but man I can't get enough of the megatrons!
Omg cool to see someone with the same rule as me, however i cant stop buying diff versions of Starscream.
7:16 emgo316 see that round part in the middle the cannon swivels on that
I was suprised about megatron when i watched all of transformers combiner wars. Never saw it coming at all
RIP Leonard Nimoy u will be missed
graeme parker Leonard Nimoy voiced Galvatron, actually. But bless his soul, he was a fantastic person...
@@CatMaster90001 And Sentinel Prime in Dark of the Moon
But... EMGO! The turret does rotate in tank mode!
Man that figure looks really good, I really never expected that Hasbro would painted him with so much silver in it. Heck, i was expecting Hasbro to make him to be full grey plastic with a little silver paint here and there. Happy to see he got painted, it makes him so shinny.
I do recall seen somewhere that Megatron's turret in tank mode could rotate around.
this megatron is meant to be with G1 optimus
Great review, I was thinking of passing on him. Due to legs and arm cannon. But now I see the legs are not as bad as I thought, and the cannon is not fixed like I thought it was. So now I'll start hunting for one.
Best review of this dude so far! Love it! Cannot wait for my pre order to come in!
Finally! After like 31 years? We have ourselves a PROPER Megatron! *cough* Goddamit Hasbro *cough*
I am super glad of how this guy came out. Besides the recently announced Ultra Magnus, this is definitely my most anticipated leader class figure. And the fact that it includes those stickers for you to have either a more G1 accurate or IDW accurate Megatron is a pretty cool added touch. So, now I don't have to plop down a ridiculous amount of money for the Classics mold.
I think all of emgos reviews are awsome.
Same
This is crazy Amazon is selling this for $300+ now, good thing I picked him up years ago
XD FR
17:46 How did I miss this the first time?! Now I want to make it a ringtone!!!!
Def gona put those autobot symbols on him and add him to my lost light shelf
I like how they gave him light piping and that he has silver paint and working tank treads and the over all design of the figure
This looks relay awesome. The foot transformation is really cool.
Love your revives keep up the good work :D
Ty for the comparisons bro can't wait till he's in Canada
17:49, "Bucket-head, Bucket-head! Meg's is a bucket-head! Bucket-head, Bucket-head! Meg's is a bucket-head!
great review emgo. I have this megatron, and I think hasbro did a fantastic job on it. the head sculp is nicely detailed, and the color scheme is a nice g1 accuracy. Hasbro is knocking it out of the park this year with these figures. Can't wait to see whats next
Geez, they actually molded him in that silver plastic, didn't they? What a hoot; I honestly thought this thing would show up a giant hunk of unpainted grey plastic too! Pleasantly surprised with both the paint _and_ the figure itself! It looked really...stiff in the promo shots.
Great review, man!
Errm you missed a couple of things, the turret DOES rotate in Tank mode, you just need to lay the crotch plate down flat at the back of the tank and that allows the turret to rotate, also the Fusion cannon will rotate 180 degrees about its mounting pivot on the Robot arm to point the blunt end forward and give a more G1 look to the cannon, just check out KathleensKlutter review for details...
Errm, I corrected myself in the armada Megs review about the turret and the crotch plate and I'm going by the instructions for the fusion cannon. Obviously you can orient it however you want.
just starting my collection of the new lines...is this the better version in the prime wars trilogy?
Lol earth wars megatron was so used they turned him into merch
This guy is on TF source for about $70 I believe USD and I know this figure is very old but the engineering just did not age well 😆 that said… if you’re picking up combiner wars figures you were never really buying for the quality in the first place it’s more so “ I missed out on these as a kid and I want them now” so… anyways I look forward to placing my order on one hopefully soon 😅🤣
hey the turret can turn. the cod piece is not supposed to plug into the back of the turret. if you look at the inner thighs you'll see some clips that the cod piece can clip into, which will free up the turret rotation and reveal one more Mini-con port
Looks like he does in Earth Wars
Because earth wars megs Is based on this megs combinder wars
Captain Deadpool actually , Earth wars Made Models similar to alot of Series, like masterpiece
I'm guessing the #7 sticker is for the red trigger on the fusion cannon so that it doesn't stick out when compared to the rest of it.
I waited for this for such a long time....and its freaking AWESOME!!!
Actually, the are on a white background but, when you take the stickers off of the sheet, they are clear.
+Autobot Ironhide 1984 Thanks man, i was reading the comments to find this! Now i have 1 less complaint to buy him! ;)
I wished they made a combiner for Megatron just like Optimus Prime
used to have this and the studio series 13 one (the one with the cannon arm with a flip out rubber(flimsy plastic?) sword as a child, really cool!
got this one for like $45 at walmart when i was younger i think
Hey brother. Love ur transformers!! ive just started watching ur videos ... i know im a bit late lol but i gotta say i am hooked!!! love ur attitude and thorough reviews. Love the enthusiasm... good on ya sounds like ur having fun!! Ive just started to collect myself. Ive just completed my combiner wars bruticus and im getting my megatron and takara prowl in 2 weeks... now i cant wait!!!! thanks bro. Appreciate the video. .
p.s. the collector card part cracked me up 😂😂😂
And yes im am now a fan boy subscriber hahaha keep up the great work!
+joaquin gonzalo welcome aboard the crazy train :)
+emgo316 LoL its one crazy ride!
Found him today at TRU in seal beach ca. Still haven't seen any other combiner wars figures...
Hey, a great looking G1 megs! It only took Hasbro 31 years...
Killer review as usual! I love this Megatron!
4:10 MEGATRON OWNS THE BFG???!!!!!????!!!!
Found him just recently for a good price and he is glorious. I'm just a bit worried for the paint job. I keep having to use a screwdriver to pry some of the pegs out of their holes.
I wonder if that spherical jaw looking thing molded under his chest plate is supposed to be something. Maybe his spark chamber?
Good man man. Thanks for reviewing this.
Looks awesome. Gotta have it. Makes leader jetfire look like an oversize deluxe.
I think the point of secondary weapons is for when the primary weapon becomes ineffectual. I see the fusion cannon better for medium to long range then at short. With is large size and low rate of fire, one could not only easily dodge the blast, but also have the time to counterattack.
This is, hands down, one of the best Megatrons ever made. I dare say, this is very close to being a perfect transformers toy. Definitely getting this one.
It's clear this mold was meant to be a transformers legends tank mode with a G1 Megatron robot mode
which means the Armada Megatron version of this mold is missing some cues
such as The armpit cannon, the H tank design, and the claws at the front of the tank
That's the only bummer I can find about this mold is that the armada version -color won't look right IMO
besides that G1 tank Megatron is awesome
I know he's from a different line and slightly short, but he's going to be my rival to MP-10 Optimus.
I love this figure! A G1 style Megatron as a cool tank! Any chance you can do a video on the Takara Japanese version?
Great review of Megatron and this guy has awesome light piping!!
I love that they found a way to combine "G1 Megatron style" with "oh god we can't sell a gun" and make it work. I'm definitely gonna get one of these.
Siege megatron
Definitely a great figure. I have the Armada version, waiting for the local Toys R Us to restock so I can get the G1 version. I think for G1 Megatron I'll flip the cannon around so he has a more G1 Fusion cannon vibe to it, but for Armada, I'm keeping him with the thin end, because it seems more fitting for him. I also must say, despite the only retooling being in the head, these appear to be 2 different figures almost.
Also, I'm a tad curious. Every video I've seen of yours, you point out a flaw, and then say "but that's okay" or something similar. You seem very forgiving of figures (which is certainly a good thing) but has there ever been a figure where you said "Nope, this is not okay, there's too many bad things"?
I miss toys-r-us, best personal transformers memories from there
Cram it up your tailpipe, Shockwave. The bucket head reigns supreme!
This guy does look really nice. A G1 Megs that can rock the tank mode. Very cool.
I have a version of this figure that doesn’t have any red on his torso. He is painted all silver. Is this a factory error or some sort of variant? I can’t find any information on it. Do I have something super rare or something else? Please help!
You might have a knockoff
@@emgo316 I bought it at Toys R Us. It’s still in the package. Is it worth anything do you think? I don’t really need it I’ve just been holding on to it because I’ve never seen another one like it. I appreciate your insight.
I have no idea
It is awesome to call him that.
i would say that it seems like they could have put a turntable in his chest cavity for the turret but I'm guessing that they couldn't because of the combine with devastator thing coming up.
What are the length, width and height measurements for Megatron in tank and robot mode?
You need to go above and beyond for your 100000 subscribers video.
Where Can buy an Optimus prime one I want him with megatron
I'll look forward to this Megatron ... when he hits discount stores, of course. Here's hoping for a G1 Galvatron as well.
Emgo316, your vision is augmented.
What's that supposed to mean?
emgo316 I'm afraid that I'm on a budget when shopping for TF figures since I'm out of work. I'm just hoping that I'll buy him at a cheaper price.
If you're asking about the "vision is augmented" line, thank the video game classic "Deus Ex." I'm sure that you've heard of it at some point.
Emgo would make a nice voice actor for Shockwave
curious here, does megs have a way of combining with other transformers? as optimus can combine with others i thought that megs might have one also considering they are both in the combiner wars series, and would seem strange to give one leader the ability to combine and not the other, considering both originally didnt (unless you counts megs being held in his gun mode, but for this arguement i don't)
Back when Leaders used to be big and beefy, Hasbro needs to downscale this add a little more articulation and put it in the Legacy line
Plz Hasbro
That would be pretty cool
I wish they came up with a new looks-like-real-gun variant. They can always put an orange stopper to bypass legal issues.
It no longer works anyway.
Did you know that you can transform him into a gun.
- Make the top half to tank mode. Use the crotch peace to lock it on place. Then put the legs down to make the handle
The best megatron I’ve seen. I love mine!!
That piece the arms are attached to look suspiciously like they can move. Dang it Emgo!!
Hey EmGo why you dont make video with this DX9 AL-01 - Upgrade Kit for Combiner Wars Leader Class MEGATRON
?
And over a year later... got mine. For 40e.
Gotta have the upgrades next.
I have the takara version and in the box as well as the pics on the box he is displayed with the missle firing part of the cannon to the back like you have it. Seems the hasbro version is wrong.
Emgo, do you plan on getting the xt008 upgrade kit for combiners Megatron as well?
I'm still looking for this one. Looks great
Very cool review :D can't wait for my megs to arrive. What is his weight like?
Now there needs to be a Leader class Shockwave. However Emgo, on your review for Armada Megatron, could you please show a comparison between leader Megatron, MP Soundwave, MP Starscream, and Quake Wave?
Megatron: scrap
Megatron stroms off
shockwave: is it wrong that I have to much fun
That's the best looking Megatron I've seen in years! O.O
Hey Emgo, to give Megatron that traditional fusion cannon look, you don't have to rotate the cannon when going from tank to robot mode.
I got that figure. I love it. Great review
1. How does he scale with Hegemony?
2. What happened in the comics, I only have Thundercracker's, Armada Starscream's, and Scoop's
3. To answer Shockwave's question, Yes it is.
They are soon to make a combiner wars defensor set.
Still wish we got one of these in voyager class too. That would have been awesome!
Emgoo is hilarious and his reviews are great for instance I had just got the siege rumble and rat at pack and I didn’t know how to transform them so I looked up a video and watched his on them and it helped a lot
Hi Emgo, could you kindly do a size comparison with the AOE leader Optimus Prime in the next update review of this figure. Thank you.
did you ever get that PlayStation optimus prime id love to see a review of that
Oh, huh, thats kind of interesting... The Chinese "Reproduction" of this that I have actually has a number of improvements on this design, weirdly enough: half of it
is actually made out of die cast metal, so it looks pretty nice in tank mode and has a nice weight to it, it has partially articulated hands, and the barrel actually elevates when in tank mode.
Awesome figure and nice paint application and fits almost perfectly with the Optimus MP-10 but my concern is not the figure itself; Hasbro and Takara probably probably would NOT MAKE A NEW MEGATRON MP MODEL and instead of a new version we´ll have to resign and put up with this figure (I´m no meaning it´s bad, all the contrary).
I can't get masterpiece Megs because of Australia's laws with toy guns so I guess I'll buy this 😞
This megs goes good with power of the primes optimus prime
What happened to the review of the knock-off version leader class age of extinction grimlock?!why is there no review?
Oh megs, if only u could have that imposing body but not have a buckethead... Oh wait. Nice review, did u just go for the one megs or the armada version as well?
Does anyone know if the Nonneff Productions upgrade ratchet joints are compatible with this figure?
Yet again we have a Megatron and prime out of scale with each other. As cool as he is I want a optimus the same size as Megatron is that to much to ask for dam you hasbro.
Wanted this since I saw him for pre order on bbts live on canada any idea when it's being released here?
The fusion canon looks better turned around on his arm in robot mode with the thicker end as the firing end of it.
that's Megaton in devastation
Bryan Tellez no it's not. it's more or less the idw design
I wish they would give a G1-inspired Megatron the little purple pistol he shot Prime with in the '86 animated movie.
The day EMGO does a review without throwing the box will be the day memes die.
Meme Lord Look no further that his Masterpiece reviews. Those boxes are just too precious
I feel like this is the best megatron we got from hasbro
Hasbro has finally decided to take lessons from Takara on how to use silver paint PROPERLY. At last.
Awesome review. Have you got the 3rd party add on kit for this version? If so is it any good? I'm thinking about getting Megatron with it but I don't know if it would be worth the extra money getting the add on kit.