Remember that Emgo went through THREE different third party dotm megatron transformations. One of them being ALIEN ATTACK. If he doesn’t deserve our kudos for that, he doesn’t deserve anything.👏👏
33:13 When it cuts to all three of them transformed and lined up like that, my jaw literally dropped. I can't imagine transforming all of them just for a scene that didn't even last for a minute, this guy's effort is insane.
Everytime I watch you seamlessly transform these figures, looking like you just knew how to going in, I get reminded and amazed at the level of patience it probably took to do this the first few times to get the steps down. If that were me I'd be cussing around after awhile, lol. It always amazes me the work you put into these for us. Thank you! (Especially these 3rd party ones when you said often times they dont even come w transforming instructions!)
Personally I love the look of this guy. I think TLK is peak Megatron design and I have a great figure for that version and I’m still tempted by this guy. Honestly Emgo I think you’re the reason A LOT of transformers fans hold hobo megs near and dear to their heart so who better to judge a figure.
I used to watch your transformer videos about 15 years ago, and happened to stumble across your channel again. It was so pleasing to know that your videos feel the same, you say the same things, same format. A lovely teleportation back to my childhood !
This guy seems to be a prime example of how to do a long and complex transformation without it becoming one of 'those' transformations. Been holding out on getting a 3p dotm megs for awhile now. The AA one is one of 'those' so it was out, the UT one seems decent overall, and a good pick if this one is a tad too expensive for you, but I always thought it felt a bit 'off'. Looks like this one may end up being this year's Xmas present to myself. Thanks for the review EmGo! Tho I'm sorry it meant you had to go thru transforming the AA one again...
I mentioned this on Ben’s review. You can actually store the gun holster quite snugly inside the back of the truck cab between the seats. You want to point the diagonal tip vertically downwards with the single eyelet side to the back. It also helps to fill out the hollowness of the cab from below. It’s one of those situations where it clearly wasn’t intended, but works so well it feels almost like it was. Then that’s everything stored in alt-mode. 😁
@emgo316, the absolute GOAT of TF reviews. Mastered the transformation sequence and made it clear to us fans as always. What a great deal of effort show us how Duel compares with the other best Meg's's, in both bot and alt mode! Also with a seperate JTI video I can depend on when I get this beast. Now, I've read customer concerns about stress marks on 'the hinges that hold the legs to the tanks' and questioning the material used due to the heft of the legs - I think the method emgo used by resting it down would take this strain off those areas so we can protect our beloved DOTM Megs from breaks.
Many thanks as when I got this figure myself the instructions were horrible so I looked to this video and got the transformation down. 10/10 would recommend this figure
This guy looks absolutely amazing. Love the paint and details on the figure. Really feels like DOTM Megs. He's very tempting. But the transformation looks like a chore. I get why it's needed, but it just looks like it takes up a tone of time. Still, amazing figure and really good video. Love your stuff Emgo!
I've always kind of hated all the Bayverse Transformer designs, especially Megatron and Strascream, but this guy is awesome. I can definitely see myself getting him.
We have only got the basic dinos and battle worn green Devi from New Age. Selective in what we buy. This one, though. Just wow! Great review as always. Thank you ... ❤️🙏❤️
I have this figure on its way from the show z store. I'm excited to get it! Looks like a better transformation than the alien attack figure for sure, though alien attack does let the truck pivot in vehicle mode, so there is that advantage
I've spent a lot of time looking at the DOTM model from the movie. Alien Attack's truck mode and transformation (for better or for worse) are the closest to how it's depicted in the film, along with the robot mode's overall appearance. However Newage's robot mode proportions are the closest of the three. Your mileage may vary.
I'm a big Newage collector..Have their DOTM Sound wave and a couple dozen of their other bots.Man I want this sooo bad.Might be my bday gift to myself.And figures like this really make me appreciate the Bayverse designs.Say what you will about the media.There are some great figures.
Anyone else want to see an edit of the scene in revenge of the fallen where Megatron gets the damage to his face where it's on a loop with Prime saying why are you shooting yourself or stop shooting yourself stop shooting yourself over and over? Personally I think that it would be hilarious to watch.
I absolutely can’t wait until I get this next year ever since I have seen the reviews for it it’s a definite yes for me the only thing is the holster for the shotgun it’s a little problem but manageable with the chain I’ll just have to be careful 😎
Bruh why is he so pricey? I guess thats the trade off for better quality. Ill have to invest for this guy. So far I like what im seeing and I never thought Unique Toys would get bested!
I'm going to transform my Alien Attack Macktron today and box him up for SALE. If anyone in the UK is interested in buying it, it comes in perfect condition with all original parts & packaging. Personally, I've really enjoyed my AAT Megs and didn't feel the UT one was any better due to the green colouring and vehicle mode being off.
The only thing I don’t like about this is the neck it looks too really fragile a megatron head needs to have a strong neck so it has great movement like a ball joint would have worked better in my opinion but that’s just me other than that it’s amazing I literally can’t even wait until I get mine hopefully soon 😎
So am I going crazy or is this like the 11th Masterpiece-style third party DOTM Megatron figure? Don't get me wrong, they're all stellar pieces, but at this point I'm really starting to question my own sanity, because last I checked there were five Micheal Bay Transformers movies, and yet all other versions of movie megatron have gotten two non-mainline figures each.
I really like how people absolutely hate alien attack megatron it really isn’t that good in my opinion either unique toys versions are amazing and of course Newage is perfect in my opinion I don’t have any of them but hopefully a miracle happens and I get new ages version in the new year
Probably a unpopular opinion but still can’t stand the “bay-verse” designs of all the movie Transformers, although they did make them better looking in Bumblebee and Rise of the beasts, but still not a fan. Cool toy though.
Remember that Emgo went through THREE different third party dotm megatron transformations. One of them being ALIEN ATTACK. If he doesn’t deserve our kudos for that, he doesn’t deserve anything.👏👏
I wonder if the figure was named DUEL based on the truck from a horror movie called Duel
It's definitely that. That movie was directed by Spielberg
Yes it is, as I mentioned above. It wasn't a horror movie. It's was a chase/suspenseful movie from the 70's.
Good point... 🤔😁
@@syafiqjabarit was the very first movie directed by Spielberg, right?
For sure it is I reckon
33:13 When it cuts to all three of them transformed and lined up like that, my jaw literally dropped. I can't imagine transforming all of them just for a scene that didn't even last for a minute, this guy's effort is insane.
I definitely agree
Everytime I watch you seamlessly transform these figures, looking like you just knew how to going in, I get reminded and amazed at the level of patience it probably took to do this the first few times to get the steps down. If that were me I'd be cussing around after awhile, lol. It always amazes me the work you put into these for us. Thank you!
(Especially these 3rd party ones when you said often times they dont even come w transforming instructions!)
Personally I love the look of this guy. I think TLK is peak Megatron design and I have a great figure for that version and I’m still tempted by this guy. Honestly Emgo I think you’re the reason A LOT of transformers fans hold hobo megs near and dear to their heart so who better to judge a figure.
3:38 It looked like Megatron said that squirrel took my burrito!
I used to watch your transformer videos about 15 years ago, and happened to stumble across your channel again. It was so pleasing to know that your videos feel the same, you say the same things, same format. A lovely teleportation back to my childhood !
OG DOTM megs will be always be part of ours hearts and souls that’s how long I’ve been watching you over the years
This guy seems to be a prime example of how to do a long and complex transformation without it becoming one of 'those' transformations.
Been holding out on getting a 3p dotm megs for awhile now. The AA one is one of 'those' so it was out, the UT one seems decent overall, and a good pick if this one is a tad too expensive for you, but I always thought it felt a bit 'off'.
Looks like this one may end up being this year's Xmas present to myself.
Thanks for the review EmGo! Tho I'm sorry it meant you had to go thru transforming the AA one again...
I mentioned this on Ben’s review. You can actually store the gun holster quite snugly inside the back of the truck cab between the seats. You want to point the diagonal tip vertically downwards with the single eyelet side to the back. It also helps to fill out the hollowness of the cab from below. It’s one of those situations where it clearly wasn’t intended, but works so well it feels almost like it was. Then that’s everything stored in alt-mode. 😁
@emgo316, the absolute GOAT of TF reviews. Mastered the transformation sequence and made it clear to us fans as always. What a great deal of effort show us how Duel compares with the other best Meg's's, in both bot and alt mode! Also with a seperate JTI video I can depend on when I get this beast.
Now, I've read customer concerns about stress marks on 'the hinges that hold the legs to the tanks' and questioning the material used due to the heft of the legs - I think the method emgo used by resting it down would take this strain off those areas so we can protect our beloved DOTM Megs from breaks.
emgo transformed alien heart attack on this review for us, my god emgo.
"Hobo robo with a shotgun" is something I never expected to hear
Watching this transformation, my mouth just kept dropping at the engineering
You could say that the box is
DUEL SIDED
ba dum tss
Ironic that the NewAge has the largest figure out of all 3rd party SotM Megs.
Seems like they don't miss on both Legends and MP scale. Impressive.
Honestly, if I didn’t see the JTI get posted, would have assumed this didn’t transform
Why does the UT version look like it was hauled out of a lake? 😂😂 It's so, so green.
It IS screen accurate.
Now that is an impressive figure. Newage knows what they’re doing!
Duel is by far the most intuitive out of them all!!
Would love you to show us your entire collections from day1
Been watching your channel since your rid2015 reviews. Always makes my day when you drop a new video. Here’s to the next 10 years
Thanks! I appreciate it.
Many thanks as when I got this figure myself the instructions were horrible so I looked to this video and got the transformation down. 10/10 would recommend this figure
This guy looks absolutely amazing. Love the paint and details on the figure. Really feels like DOTM Megs. He's very tempting. But the transformation looks like a chore. I get why it's needed, but it just looks like it takes up a tone of time. Still, amazing figure and really good video. Love your stuff Emgo!
Yeah it took me about 2 hours to transform the first time, and still about an hour now that i know it
Man that transformation looks real smooth despite being real long. I legit want this thing. It is black MAGIC. Can't wait
"All Hail Megatron"
Sony from TMReviews has a pretty tutorial in his review on how to attach the chain.
I've always kind of hated all the Bayverse Transformer designs, especially Megatron and Strascream, but this guy is awesome. I can definitely see myself getting him.
That is an awesome looking Mega....er Duel. Looks like a heavy figure.
didn't expect you to review this figure, always enjoyed when you uploaded❤keep it up and do more third parties please!
We have only got the basic dinos and battle worn green Devi from New Age. Selective in what we buy. This one, though. Just wow! Great review as always. Thank you ... ❤️🙏❤️
I find it intersting this might be the first time a 3rd party company uses the japans name for the decpticons
Megatron looks good.
Nobody’s giving emgo credit for putting himself through the alien attack transformation for the review
A true hero 😅
I just found out that apparently Igor is actually Long Haul's decapitated head
I was hoping Megs would whip out the shotgun and aim it Starscream's face.
Hey emgo.. been watching you for a while now. Greetings from Nicaragua!
Edit: amazing transformation
Awesome! Thank you!
This is surprisingly easier than I was expecting to transform. I might get this.
I just got this figure a few days ago and that chain is a complete nightmare to get on him properly
"SPARE ME you gaseous sycophant!"
The dreaded DreamStar toys is making a Devastator that doesn't look like a nightmare. Hope you'll review the scrapper release.
I have this figure on its way from the show z store. I'm excited to get it! Looks like a better transformation than the alien attack figure for sure, though alien attack does let the truck pivot in vehicle mode, so there is that advantage
I've spent a lot of time looking at the DOTM model from the movie. Alien Attack's truck mode and transformation (for better or for worse) are the closest to how it's depicted in the film, along with the robot mode's overall appearance. However Newage's robot mode proportions are the closest of the three. Your mileage may vary.
... the fact that my only criticism is the lack of a swivel in the truck mode says volumes
god i wish i had money
This is an expensive boi, but he does look better than others
Fr..Show Z has it for $289.00 USD.I can only imagine what it's going for through BBTS,Chosen,or TF Source.Show Z is the way to go IMO .
@jaysonlee4394 TFSafari has it for the same price and you can use my discount code 😁
cant wait mine to arrive soon. hope the panel joints are sturdy enough
I'm a big Newage collector..Have their DOTM Sound wave and a couple dozen of their other bots.Man I want this sooo bad.Might be my bday gift to myself.And figures like this really make me appreciate the Bayverse designs.Say what you will about the media.There are some great figures.
Anyone else want to see an edit of the scene in revenge of the fallen where Megatron gets the damage to his face where it's on a loop with Prime saying why are you shooting yourself or stop shooting yourself stop shooting yourself over and over? Personally I think that it would be hilarious to watch.
I absolutely can’t wait until I get this next year ever since I have seen the reviews for it it’s a definite yes for me the only thing is the holster for the shotgun it’s a little problem but manageable with the chain I’ll just have to be careful 😎
Agree with your thoughts, but is a little upscaled in both modes. I keep my UT version, always in robot mode ;)
jeez hes a beefy boy in both modes
All hail the Beefy Burrito Lord!!!
I didn't think it transformed until you started doing it. The robot mode was just that good.
G1 Grimlock:"Studio Series Superior! Newage Inferior!"
Newage DUEL:"I'll rip Your head-off!"
Bruh why is he so pricey? I guess thats the trade off for better quality. Ill have to invest for this guy. So far I like what im seeing and I never thought Unique Toys would get bested!
Me: he is the bad guy, why you like it so much
Also me: its SO COOL
I pretty wanna see the Optimus prime TLK from Attack Alien - 2.0. It extremely is excellent one than UTR-02 or even BS-03
No contest, no contest...
How do you feel about those tiny spring leg joints that control practically the whole leg? Do you feel like they'll resist stress and breakages? 20:52
I see no issues with them
I'm going to transform my Alien Attack Macktron today and box him up for SALE. If anyone in the UK is interested in buying it, it comes in perfect condition with all original parts & packaging. Personally, I've really enjoyed my AAT Megs and didn't feel the UT one was any better due to the green colouring and vehicle mode being off.
This is nearest comparison to a prime1 display!! ❤️
That looks amazing. I mean it really does look fantastic.
Man, I feel tired after that transformation
I think this is my favorite bayformer megs. Is there any version of this megs where the truck can pivot at the trailer?
Both alien attack and unique toys version can
Just got my hands on this guy so this video was just in time😁
Looks like I gotta find a way to sell my UT megs now
What is the bass is he using for the toy to spin ????
3:33
He didn't say "Squirrel" 😢
Fr😂
Whats your favorite megatron design from transformers 2007 to transformers one
You forgot to say, "It's one of those."
Because it’s not one of those. This is a good, functional transformation.
@@emgo316 Ok.
The only thing I don’t like about this is the neck it looks too really fragile a megatron head needs to have a strong neck so it has great movement like a ball joint would have worked better in my opinion but that’s just me other than that it’s amazing I literally can’t even wait until I get mine hopefully soon 😎
Looks amazing but that price is a little spicy.
Hey emgo the transformation it's Very easy. James Moses Jr
Hasbro could never
Why didn't Newage make mpm megaton from the first transformers movie
All hail megatron! 🤟🏻
Since I already have the UT, sadly I can't really justify the price of this one, if I manage to sell the UT, I'll probably get it
Damn it i though he's Huel
So am I going crazy or is this like the 11th Masterpiece-style third party DOTM Megatron figure? Don't get me wrong, they're all stellar pieces, but at this point I'm really starting to question my own sanity, because last I checked there were five Micheal Bay Transformers movies, and yet all other versions of movie megatron have gotten two non-mainline figures each.
You're going crazy. There's effectively just the 3, barring a few repaints from Unique Toys.
dotm megatron: THIS IS MINE PLANET!!!!
(megatron beat the shit sentinel prime)
The trailer tanker cant rotate from the truck in vehicle mode, right?
no, it can't rotate.
These are getting too expensive for me
Once they started to cost over 150 I was done
You see the new Unique Toys Optimus? Any thoughts?
Looks amazing
I still find it funny that 3rd party companies are making better transformers than hasbro and takara
Dude!!! How Many Megatron do you need??? You have like tons of Megatron 😅
where the hell is his cape at.
No capes!
There was really no need for an Alien Attack comparison imo, but that’s why yr awesome haha
I really like how people absolutely hate alien attack megatron it really isn’t that good in my opinion either unique toys versions are amazing and of course Newage is perfect in my opinion I don’t have any of them but hopefully a miracle happens and I get new ages version in the new year
I don't get why people hate alien attack because; other than the complicated transformation, I think it looks like an amazing figure.
This is witchcraft!!
I was waiting for this video
Hey whats crackin emgo
SO COOL!
What is the obsession with making his head too big?
🎉✨🎉✨🎉✨🎉✨
Kinda disappointed that the truck cab doesn't transform into the chest like it does in the film, but it's not a dealbreaker
13:19 the middle one will always look like puke green to me
Amazing ❤
Amazing
Hiiiii!
Probably a unpopular opinion but still can’t stand the
“bay-verse” designs of all the movie Transformers, although they did make them better looking in Bumblebee and Rise of the beasts, but still not a fan. Cool toy though.