I love this mold. I get the problems with the gun mode, something that stems from a time when these were just toys without a story or character attached to them. Growing up my friends and I liked to shoot each other with toy guns, the more realistic the better. Those days were long gone by the time we got to Classics Megs, but as a fictional weapon, I think it is a cool design that gives a really nice robot mode. The purple and green are perfect for a Decepticon leader, but for those jonesing for the classic colors, Takara gave us that option too.
I really enjoyed this figure when it came out, but the Takara "Henkei" version in the classic Megatron colours was just stellar. Very fun toy, but even leaving personal safety issues aside, it just makes NO sense to have the leader of the bad guys fling himself at nearby ally, transform, and shrink down into an immobile handheld firearm for said ally to fire. That makes him a Targetmaster; G1 Megatron is a flippin' Targetmaster. Now a massive, self-propelled tank -- THAT makes sense for the top baddie!
So glad you had nice things to say about this dude. Always wanted him as a kid, recently bought and wasn't disappointed in the slightest. Excellent review!
I wanted G1 Megatron as a kid. That's why I snapped this one up back when I seen it new in the store. I almost didn't buy it because of the colors but, then I thought "What if they sale them all and don't get anymore back in?" So I grabbed it and yeah...the colors are a disapointment but, he grows on you anyway. He still looks as scary as G1 cartoon Megatron and that's why I had to have him!
I haven’t thought of jolly rancher megatron in years! I remember my parents not liking that THAT was the transformer I was going to bring for our flight. If TSA couldn’t stop me so how could they? Probably helped that I was like...9
One of my all time Faves!! I love the robot mode. The 'wings' just look like some kind of cape to me. Gives him a total Emperor Megatron vibe. This is my premiere Megatron, the one that sits on my shelf dedicated to Decepticon Leaders. Great Review!! There is a functioning nerf-gun like KO transformer on Aliexpress currently that does what you mention wanting this one to.
Actually, yeah, real Nerf gun! The Maverick, used to play with it a lot as a youngin. Hey, whatyaknow, Maverick ended up the name as that TF Top Gun crossover thing. Oh yeah, good review! I've always kinda wanted this Megatron. Repugnus is killing it at the Piano.
Great to see some love for this version of Megs! Back in 2015 at my second (and most recent Botcon), I managed to snag this guy for myself. Well, first I snagged his Japanese release, where he's all decked out in chrome, and actually looks sliiiightly more like a real gun. I thought, "Yeah, that'll do." When, in my heart, I truly yearned for the American Nerf version. Then, as my lil bro and I were about to leave for the day, I found the American lad. The fella selling him was cool enough to trade the Japanese version for him. I remember he was confused why I wanted to trade. Like, bro, what's not to love about a Megatron that becomes a bright, silly Nerf gun? 😁
@@TRDQ Grotusque: You called it Monsterbot Theatre? Repugnus: Yeah. Twinferno: Awesome, Gavin will finally give us some spotlight. Repugnus: Oh... No, no, it's just... it's just me. I'm the only Monsterbot that matters.
I know 90s Megs was a tank in some incarnations but I still hate that modern Hasbro won’t turn him into a fucking gun for their line. But I get it. Just frustrating
Well... Wierd but still a dicent figure... Plus if anything he at least stand out thanks to his "GUN MODE" and to be honest.. It looks better them either G1 or G1 Masterpiece. At least in my opinion....
I’m really glad you liked my art!!!
Thank YOU! Brought a tear to my eye
@@TRDQ Aww, you're making me blush...
“I wasn’t talking to you”
“Oh right”
Lol
I wanna see this figure remade as a bot shot. A tiny little nerf gun.
Gav mate I almost spat out my water with laughter when it shows Megs in Psychiatrist mode.. you'll get me one day!
Haha CURSES
@@TRDQ I noticed you are an artist do you do commission's pal? If so I would like!
got this toy as a kid and still have it to this day. that transformation is wildly inventive and he feels so chunky and solid
This Megatrons gun mode definitely reminds me of the Pistol from DOOM 2016 minus the Energon Color scheme
I love this mold. I get the problems with the gun mode, something that stems from a time when these were just toys without a story or character attached to them. Growing up my friends and I liked to shoot each other with toy guns, the more realistic the better. Those days were long gone by the time we got to Classics Megs, but as a fictional weapon, I think it is a cool design that gives a really nice robot mode. The purple and green are perfect for a Decepticon leader, but for those jonesing for the classic colors, Takara gave us that option too.
repugnus in a little wig is the cutest thing i've seen in a while.
I really enjoyed this figure when it came out, but the Takara "Henkei" version in the classic Megatron colours was just stellar. Very fun toy, but even leaving personal safety issues aside, it just makes NO sense to have the leader of the bad guys fling himself at nearby ally, transform, and shrink down into an immobile handheld firearm for said ally to fire. That makes him a Targetmaster; G1 Megatron is a flippin' Targetmaster. Now a massive, self-propelled tank -- THAT makes sense for the top baddie!
Megatron was starscream's Targetmaster
So glad you had nice things to say about this dude. Always wanted him as a kid, recently bought and wasn't disappointed in the slightest. Excellent review!
I wanted G1 Megatron as a kid. That's why I snapped this one up back when I seen it new in the store. I almost didn't buy it because of the colors but, then I thought "What if they sale them all and don't get anymore back in?" So I grabbed it and yeah...the colors are a disapointment but, he grows on you anyway. He still looks as scary as G1 cartoon Megatron and that's why I had to have him!
I haven’t thought of jolly rancher megatron in years! I remember my parents not liking that THAT was the transformer I was going to bring for our flight. If TSA couldn’t stop me so how could they? Probably helped that I was like...9
This is one of my fav Megsatron figs. I love the colors
Weird, I JUST picked this guy up after watching one of Thew’s old videos
One of my all time Faves!! I love the robot mode. The 'wings' just look like some kind of cape to me. Gives him a total Emperor Megatron vibe. This is my premiere Megatron, the one that sits on my shelf dedicated to Decepticon Leaders. Great Review!!
There is a functioning nerf-gun like KO transformer on Aliexpress currently that does what you mention wanting this one to.
Oooh thanks for the heads up
Just got this guy today, absolute banger. Been wanting him for over a decade. Ive probably transformed him 5 times in the 2 hours ive had him.
Actually, yeah, real Nerf gun! The Maverick, used to play with it a lot as a youngin. Hey, whatyaknow, Maverick ended up the name as that TF Top Gun crossover thing.
Oh yeah, good review! I've always kinda wanted this Megatron. Repugnus is killing it at the Piano.
Great to see some love for this version of Megs! Back in 2015 at my second (and most recent Botcon), I managed to snag this guy for myself. Well, first I snagged his Japanese release, where he's all decked out in chrome, and actually looks sliiiightly more like a real gun. I thought, "Yeah, that'll do." When, in my heart, I truly yearned for the American Nerf version.
Then, as my lil bro and I were about to leave for the day, I found the American lad. The fella selling him was cool enough to trade the Japanese version for him. I remember he was confused why I wanted to trade. Like, bro, what's not to love about a Megatron that becomes a bright, silly Nerf gun? 😁
I think I speak for all of us when I say that I want a commander class Megatron that turns into a machine gun.
Classics megs all them ratchets a treet for the eyes and ears
I have the Takara version of this, which is looses the purple, green and orange for silver and chrome.
Gavin, I don't think you know what a theatre is.
So?
@@TRDQ Grotusque: You called it Monsterbot Theatre?
Repugnus: Yeah.
Twinferno: Awesome, Gavin will finally give us some spotlight.
Repugnus: Oh... No, no, it's just... it's just me. I'm the only Monsterbot that matters.
@@HiperPivociarz it's true!
Someday they should make a transformer that turns into a Nerf blaster that actually fires Nerf darts. WE HAVE THE TECHNOLOGY!
I saw a KO one on Aliexpress that does exactly that!!
I adore Repugnus so much
I love the colours
I love this mold i own the henkai and this one and love them both
If you go by Timelines fiction this also counts as Marvel Megatron.
I prefer the Platinum Edition regal red revamp Megatron personally.
This is the best version of Megatron in the series!!👍👍
Thanks!!
I mean I still prefer this design to the G1, Cyberverse, and WFC designs.
I think it'd be fun if they made megatron a halo assault rifle type weapon
And you didnt mention the click when you pull the trigger. I'm sure repugnus would be displeased
I mean, it _does_ look eerily similar to a Nerf revolver out around that time
I love this you because of how daft it is. Pew pew.
I had this dude
Ko version
Thumbs fucking way up!
Honestly ditch the head and swap it out and this is a new character
I know 90s Megs was a tank in some incarnations but I still hate that modern Hasbro won’t turn him into a fucking gun for their line. But I get it. Just frustrating
Modern laws and all that blah blah
Hi
Well... Wierd but still a dicent figure... Plus if anything he at least stand out thanks to his "GUN MODE" and to be honest.. It looks better them either G1 or G1 Masterpiece. At least in my opinion....
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Fold the white wing clips down.
No
@@TRDQ 😁