What he/she/it wrote. Good call! Thew is now evolving! I think the Leclerc tank has som kind of pressure system instead but Megs 2 is supposed to be a M1A1 Abrams... on acid so he should have a fume extractor. The point is some modern tank use other systems.
I'm kinda holding out hope that they decide to make this mold suffer one more time to make the blue and purple "MEGATRON RULES" one. I suppose I could always get the Legends release if I reeeeally need it
“Though I admit, those might just be from a real tank” Well, the old G2 Megatron’s tank mode is almost a perfect replica of an M1 Abrams, so that’s why.
The headsculpt is perfect but they should've changed the treads to Siege's to have the shoulder-canon look. Overall, this is better than the regular...
Honestly that's actually disappointing that you CAN'T. Like it'll actually feel weird to me that the G1 colored Siege one, the OTHER G2 colored Siege one, and the TR mold in G2 Hero colors can all do it but for some reason THE G2 MEGATRON can't
So I saw a baltmatrix video and in the video you can take the screw out of the tank barrel sword shield thing and once you do that you have a tank barrel and a sword that megatron can properly hold but you can tab the tank barrel on the backpack so it looks like a shoulder cannon. BUT we shouldn’t have to dismantle just to get a close enough accurate look hasbro 1 small part for the shoulder cannon come on now
It is a feeling and I'm hooked on that feeling! Thank you for this wonderful hit of positive energy that I really needed today. It is a really nice figure that gives me all the nostalgias; G2 Megs was the first and only Megatron I had for a long time so that weird purple and green monster will always have a special place in my heart. As always, excellent review, sir!
I choke on my drink when mr thew says that it ain't that big but it FEELS big and that what she says segment!!! The world needs people like you Mr thew for always spitting the facts!!!
They knew what they were doing when they decided to slap the bright G2 green and purple on this Earthrise mold. Because, being a big fan of G2 colour schemes, I automatically need this in my life. :)
So much awesomeness packed into this review. Hey, I mean all fans wanted Devastator, and he was bright green/purple, so no worries. I’m sure someone has already mentioned a remedy to the shoulder cannon issue, too. Thanks, Thew!
You can slightly fake the the shoulder Cannon, if you take the leg bridge off the blade thing, you can use the peg hinge to angle the cannon over his shoulder using the port on the back
the bump on the barrel of the tank cannon is a bore evacuator, it pulls harmful fumes from the gun barrel after firing to make sure the gasses dont reach the crew cabin
"I am very watchable." Not gonna lie I sometimes just put your videos in the background as I game or work on something xD so I can agree with this statement
6:30 this. This is the exact feeling I have with this figure (although I have the normal coloration and my G2 colored one is in the mail). It feels ***SOLID***
btw, cliffjumper’s smaller blaster attached to megs’s back can perfectly attach the fusion cannon to his backpack. yea, it sucks hasbro didn’t add anything for it but i get it. honestly thew, both of our sets of complaints w/ this figure is the fact it’s just a straight up redeco of er megs w/ nothing new to make it stand out more (not like green and purple camo stands out enough). interestingly, i looked at every single megatron to ever come out and decided this one to be my first. hoping to get the united nerf gun soon but it’s VERY unlikely and the gen selects one just pops, perfect for the center of my display alongside er prime.
I also saw that the rear part of Seige Weaponizer Brunt's gun can plug in to attach the shoulder cannon as well. Interesting, just got my copy of the figure and the Quintesson Judge late last week...
There are a ton of folks who made their own fixes for the lack of a shoulder mounting mechanism. Some 3d Printer on ebay even made a set that partsforms the pectoral plumage of the original and fills the empty parts of the tank in vehicle mode.
Oh Thew I'll gladly rewatch your older reviews whether you tell me to or not You are indeed that *watchable* (I've put this to the test _many_ times now lol)
thank you thew for these amazing recveiws has really got my love for transformers back (37 oxford uk resident here so can remember going to wollworths and seeing all the g1 classics and not having the money to get any but now can indulge in my choices as been collecting m.a.s.k for a while now and tbh time to start on transformers) with your reviews keeping me sane thrpough brexit and the lockdowns byu god the lockdowns i've recently decided that a £50 amazon gift card xmas present would be best spent on a new transformer to begin my collection and decided to get gigawatt (yess i know is overpriced for what it is but bttf and transformers is my childhood much like your's im guessing) keep it up and as soon as i can i'll be becoming a glad patreon to a channel that has helped me through these darkest of times :D
This guy is (hopefully) coming next week, and I'm so freaking excited for it! While I missed out on the real G2 Megatron, the small Legends Universe guy was actually my first Megatron figure ever, so it's really awesome to have a full size version finally!
I actually cut off the blade and stole a piece from a spare ironWorks that I had because mine was messed up so Hasbro sent me a replacement and gave him his shoulder cannon
Was really looking forward to this review! Was shocked to get mine like 2 days ago and I wholly concur on that pike... Barrel... Thing. I hate it so much. But hey, 3rd party will likely come through on some keen upgrades.
Yeah, it really brings down the remold. Like Thew said, the Siege version works because it can collapse into a sword, but the Earthrise version of the barrel extension just as this blade on it to fill the same gap in the tank mode, so it both doesn't work as a Robot Mode weapon AND prevents the cannon from being able to elevate in Tan Mode!
I drooled a bit when I saw the new G2 Megs. Got me right of them feels. Also, "Relatable closer" + "Snappy sign off, bitches" should be your official tail end of every video going forward.
Siege Megatron review: “Maybe they’ll do a splotchy purple and green one as well” *Hastak announces Selects G2 Megatron* Skids review: “This is the closest we’ll get to a Masterpiece Skids” *Hastak announces Masterpiece Skids* How does he do it?
It is a good time to be a Megatron fan. As well as some of the best G1 Megatron figures we've ever had, we've gotten two badass G2 recolours, Beast Wars Megatron right around the corner looking like the second coming of Primus, and even a freaking Super Megatron toy (like, who honestly saw that coming?). They're really trying to pick out every single corner of the Megatron legacy, and I am here for it. I honestly wouldn't be surprised by this point if they announced a brand new RID Megatron with all six modes included.
Before I saw it close up, I thought that orange speckle pattern on the turret was loads of G2 autobot symbols he’d etched into himself to keep a tally of how many he’d obliterated, fighter pilot-style. In my defence, a big neon kill count is VERY G2.
Guess this figure's the closest thing we have to a Generations version of BWII Megastorm, since... he essentially is G2 Megs, but with brother issues and with dark green splotches instead of purple.
I grabbed this the other week from kapow Toys. My first Generations figure and also my first not Beast Wars Megatron. It's a pretty neat figure. There was a couple of awkward moves in the transformation, mostly the heat and arms parts, that took me a second to figure out but I got there. Although I did get his head stuck inside his chest first time and had to sort of stab it back through with some scissors. All good now. So.... when are we getting a whole range of G2 inspired gaudy boys. Surely Kingdom will have room for a few.
Still hoping for that RiD Megatron/Gigatron review for a Monthly Megatron. Someday, someday. Tho, I will admit this deco is the only real Megatron more Thew than that; except maybe the Beast Wars Neo one that's a silly triple-combiner...
I got the the normal earth Megatron and when it comes to the sword / second gun I left that bit in the box picked up a megatronus prime master from the Entertainer for £4.50 put it on his side arm so it now has the Fusion Canon in one arm and a really good looking claw weapon in the other and the colour scheme matches really well
I'd planned on passing on ER Megs...until I saw this glorious thing announced. I preordered it from Pulse and still haven't gotten it yet, but when I do, oh yeah.
the lack of shoulder cannon is such a shame, but the colours are delicious and the extra dash of orange in the vehicle really is that perfect 90's flavour... it's a missed opportunity but i might buy it anyway. i'm not as much of a megatron addict but i do like G2 and i do have the other G2 repaint so it'd be a nice pair.
I've got a purple g2 tank megatron, without a cannon. I think it came with some ghastly water pistol gizmo. I've been looking out for a replacement part, but even unarmed he stI'll looks awesome. I bought it with 12 seconds to go on Ebay without reading it, so for year I thought he was headless as well, until one day I found the cannon mount slid sideways to reveal a head! Happy days!
Been a fan of Megatron's G2 design since its debut in G.I. JOE. As part of of an upgrade, technology exchange with COBRA. Although the shoulder mounted rail gun's absence is quite noticeable.
Its "SIEGEQUEL" LOL.
EYOOOOO
That's brilliant, if I could I'd promote you to official, Autobot BADASS
(drum sounds) badambam
Nice lol
Ur a badass that's an amazing pun for tf fans that could speak english
*Earthrise Megatron is revealed*
TF Fandom: i sleep
*Earthrise Megatron is revealed in neon green and purple*
TF Fandom: REAL SHIT
TF Fandom: i'Ll tAkE yOuR eNtIrE sToCk!!!!
It's the ugly cannon sword ain't it
Things Megatron Does: Attack.
Things Thew Doesn't Do: Make a ton of cack.
And thankfully neither are naked on a sack.
@@nick-sk1bf 🤣
Tank Fact: The barrel lump thing is a fume extractor to keep the smoke from coming back into the cab when they reload.
I'm learning!!!
What he/she/it wrote. Good call! Thew is now evolving! I think the Leclerc tank has som kind of pressure system instead but Megs 2 is supposed to be a M1A1 Abrams... on acid so he should have a fume extractor. The point is some modern tank use other systems.
@@Ynffy What are you meaning by “it”. They aren’t a dog. If you don’t know if they’re male or female, just say they. That simple.
@@dippy_1999 in before they prefer it.
@@dippy_1999 Some people, despite the dehumanizing connotation, use "it" as their preferred pronoun.
2:13- Fun fact: "Suffer" is the antonym of "prefer."
ooh like "suffix" to "prefix"
@@QuintarFarenor Yep. :)
Wouldn’t it be disli-ohhhhh
I was today years old
I'm kinda holding out hope that they decide to make this mold suffer one more time to make the blue and purple "MEGATRON RULES" one. I suppose I could always get the Legends release if I reeeeally need it
Please. I need his big stupid lavender face again
"Make a ton of cack" has been living rent free in my head for years now
“Though I admit, those might just be from a real tank”
Well, the old G2 Megatron’s tank mode is almost a perfect replica of an M1 Abrams, so that’s why.
Muh Freebrams
@@Manny_lol Mah Freedoms
I hope toyhax makes a "Shut up, MUM!" sticker for this model. It might sell me on it like the Batman Beyond sheet for the black Sideswipe did.
The what!?
@@Biofan813 Toyhax decal sheet to make the box-set packed G1 Sideswipe into robot Batman Beyond.
Those stickers sold me on the toy. XD
@@papersamurai00 jesus
With this, GS-01, and LG-63 I am SO HAPPY to have all my lovely Neon never-do-well knobhead rulers!
it's NER'do well
@@alastairstythe758ACTUALLY
It's ne'er-do-well
I've been waiting for Thew to make a joke about the terrible CGI scene transitions from G2 for 8 years, and it's finally here.
The headsculpt is perfect but they should've changed the treads to Siege's to have the shoulder-canon look. Overall, this is better than the regular...
Honestly that's actually disappointing that you CAN'T. Like it'll actually feel weird to me that the G1 colored Siege one, the OTHER G2 colored Siege one, and the TR mold in G2 Hero colors can all do it but for some reason THE G2 MEGATRON can't
So I saw a baltmatrix video and in the video you can take the screw out of the tank barrel sword shield thing and once you do that you have a tank barrel and a sword that megatron can properly hold but you can tab the tank barrel on the backpack so it looks like a shoulder cannon. BUT we shouldn’t have to dismantle just to get a close enough accurate look hasbro 1 small part for the shoulder cannon come on now
I guess this Megatron is still RUNNING IN THE 90'S
That ending was incredible.
That's what she said.😩💦
It is a feeling and I'm hooked on that feeling! Thank you for this wonderful hit of positive energy that I really needed today. It is a really nice figure that gives me all the nostalgias; G2 Megs was the first and only Megatron I had for a long time so that weird purple and green monster will always have a special place in my heart. As always, excellent review, sir!
"The chill is nil" is the perfect slogan for 90s Hasbro. Make the weapons massive, everything fires missiles, crank up the neon. Go garish or go home!
Part of me was hoping this would be Super Megatron, but I'm always up for some good green and purple.
The minute I saw this figure's reveal I have been waiting on this video
“Make a ton of cack” is the quote I will always associate with G2 Megatron now.
I choke on my drink when mr thew says that it ain't that big but it FEELS big and that what she says segment!!! The world needs people like you Mr thew for always spitting the facts!!!
I ordered one and my mom intercepted it and wrapped it 🙄
oof size large.
Same thing happened with my prime 10th anniversary box
love the colour coordination on the shirts
Mass, sass and gravitas!
They knew what they were doing when they decided to slap the bright G2 green and purple on this Earthrise mold. Because, being a big fan of G2 colour schemes, I automatically need this in my life. :)
6:40 I know that feeling, and its definitely one that you have gotten across accurately.
“I Get It..”
I’m still dying over that. 🤣😂
Fun fact the design of g2 megatron was used for a separate character in beast wars 2
That is the best closing of a video I have ever borne witness to.
So much awesomeness packed into this review. Hey, I mean all fans wanted Devastator, and he was bright green/purple, so no worries. I’m sure someone has already mentioned a remedy to the shoulder cannon issue, too. Thanks, Thew!
There are 2 gorgeous Decepticons in this video
You can slightly fake the the shoulder Cannon, if you take the leg bridge off the blade thing, you can use the peg hinge to angle the cannon over his shoulder using the port on the back
Was the outfit choice intentional? :)
Great video, my friend!
oh i see those matching outfits
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@@rdzpyrex1086 my reaction exactly. I know im late
i love that thew is wearing shirts in the colors of G2 Megatron, and the green shirt is also a Headmaster stat shirt
"Make a ton of cack!"
"Naked in a sack!"
Don't think I didn't notice you wore green and purple shirts for this review. I'm on to you, Thew! (And I like what I see.)
Why does it say you commented 2 days ago
@@alexis4504 Cause I'm a patron and get access to the videos early. :)
@@JoshFrisch oh right i forgot that patreons got it early
the bump on the barrel of the tank cannon is a bore evacuator, it pulls harmful fumes from the gun barrel after firing to make sure the gasses dont reach the crew cabin
"I am very watchable."
Not gonna lie I sometimes just put your videos in the background as I game or work on something xD so I can agree with this statement
6:30 this. This is the exact feeling I have with this figure (although I have the normal coloration and my G2 colored one is in the mail). It feels ***SOLID***
I like to think of that GDO G2 megs as Megastorm from beast wars 2 and this one as the actual western g2 megs update
btw, cliffjumper’s smaller blaster attached to megs’s back can perfectly attach the fusion cannon to his backpack. yea, it sucks hasbro didn’t add anything for it but i get it. honestly thew, both of our sets of complaints w/ this figure is the fact it’s just a straight up redeco of er megs w/ nothing new to make it stand out more (not like green and purple camo stands out enough). interestingly, i looked at every single megatron to ever come out and decided this one to be my first. hoping to get the united nerf gun soon but it’s VERY unlikely and the gen selects one just pops, perfect for the center of my display alongside er prime.
I also saw that the rear part of Seige Weaponizer Brunt's gun can plug in to attach the shoulder cannon as well. Interesting, just got my copy of the figure and the Quintesson Judge late last week...
4:23 I HAVE BEEN SUMMONED
Damn why didn’t I ever think to have a dedicated accessory tub I always just pile the unwanted things around the figure’s feet
There are a ton of folks who made their own fixes for the lack of a shoulder mounting mechanism. Some 3d Printer on ebay even made a set that partsforms the pectoral plumage of the original and fills the empty parts of the tank in vehicle mode.
I saw a review on this and instantly thought that Thew is definitely going to do a video on it. I am glad to see that I was right.
Oh Thew
I'll gladly rewatch your older reviews whether you tell me to or not
You are indeed that *watchable*
(I've put this to the test _many_ times now lol)
thank you thew for these amazing recveiws has really got my love for transformers back (37 oxford uk resident here so can remember going to wollworths and seeing all the g1 classics and not having the money to get any but now can indulge in my choices as been collecting m.a.s.k for a while now and tbh time to start on transformers) with your reviews keeping me sane thrpough brexit and the lockdowns byu god the lockdowns i've recently decided that a £50 amazon gift card xmas present would be best spent on a new transformer to begin my collection and decided to get gigawatt (yess i know is overpriced for what it is but bttf and transformers is my childhood much like your's im guessing) keep it up and as soon as i can i'll be becoming a glad patreon to a channel that has helped me through these darkest of times :D
I've not ever missed a Megatron review you have done..or ever will do.
What a great review for my 39th birthday! Loved the G2 colors when growing up
This guy is (hopefully) coming next week, and I'm so freaking excited for it! While I missed out on the real G2 Megatron, the small Legends Universe guy was actually my first Megatron figure ever, so it's really awesome to have a full size version finally!
The purple and green thew outfit matching the figures outfit💪🏽💚💜
from the moment i saw the headsculpt on this particular repaint i was like "YES, THIS IS MUCH BETTER ON HIM!"
I actually cut off the blade and stole a piece from a spare ironWorks that I had because mine was messed up so Hasbro sent me a replacement and gave him his shoulder cannon
I’VE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS ONE
And again i frecking LOVED that monthly megatron tune.. cant get enough if it boiiii
“ I am very watchable”
Yes you are thew you really are.
Was really looking forward to this review! Was shocked to get mine like 2 days ago and I wholly concur on that pike... Barrel... Thing. I hate it so much.
But hey, 3rd party will likely come through on some keen upgrades.
Yeah, it really brings down the remold.
Like Thew said, the Siege version works because it can collapse into a sword, but the Earthrise version of the barrel extension just as this blade on it to fill the same gap in the tank mode, so it both doesn't work as a Robot Mode weapon AND prevents the cannon from being able to elevate in Tan Mode!
I drooled a bit when I saw the new G2 Megs. Got me right of them feels.
Also, "Relatable closer" + "Snappy sign off, bitches" should be your official tail end of every video going forward.
Listening to Thew is actually entertaining, VERY ENTERTAINING :D
Literally bonkers. I watch these reviews with instant replays and plenty of tissues because you have me crying 🤣😂
JANKLES
Your videos immediately make my day, joyful! Thank you!
I guess it could also double as a BWII Megastorm
Siege Megatron review: “Maybe they’ll do a splotchy purple and green one as well”
*Hastak announces Selects G2 Megatron*
Skids review: “This is the closest we’ll get to a Masterpiece Skids”
*Hastak announces Masterpiece Skids*
How does he do it?
He just doo dee do it.
Loving the G2 Decepticon logo in tank mode!
5:19
That’s basically a gap-filler.
It is a good time to be a Megatron fan. As well as some of the best G1 Megatron figures we've ever had, we've gotten two badass G2 recolours, Beast Wars Megatron right around the corner looking like the second coming of Primus, and even a freaking Super Megatron toy (like, who honestly saw that coming?). They're really trying to pick out every single corner of the Megatron legacy, and I am here for it. I honestly wouldn't be surprised by this point if they announced a brand new RID Megatron with all six modes included.
Before I saw it close up, I thought that orange speckle pattern on the turret was loads of G2 autobot symbols he’d etched into himself to keep a tally of how many he’d obliterated, fighter pilot-style. In my defence, a big neon kill count is VERY G2.
Guess this figure's the closest thing we have to a Generations version of BWII Megastorm, since... he essentially is G2 Megs, but with brother issues and with dark green splotches instead of purple.
Really wanted this since watching your review! Have just ordered one 😄
Whenever I look at this, all I see is Patrick’s pants.
Can we just appreciate that this is basically a tank that would be used for the Jojo Stand "Bad Company"?
I grabbed this the other week from kapow Toys. My first Generations figure and also my first not Beast Wars Megatron. It's a pretty neat figure. There was a couple of awkward moves in the transformation, mostly the heat and arms parts, that took me a second to figure out but I got there. Although I did get his head stuck inside his chest first time and had to sort of stab it back through with some scissors. All good now.
So.... when are we getting a whole range of G2 inspired gaudy boys. Surely Kingdom will have room for a few.
After being on the road all day, coming home to monthly Meg's is so nice.
Still hoping for that RiD Megatron/Gigatron review for a Monthly Megatron. Someday, someday. Tho, I will admit this deco is the only real Megatron more Thew than that; except maybe the Beast Wars Neo one that's a silly triple-combiner...
I got the the normal earth Megatron and when it comes to the sword / second gun I left that bit in the box picked up a megatronus prime master from the Entertainer for £4.50 put it on his side arm so it now has the Fusion Canon in one arm and a really good looking claw weapon in the other and the colour scheme matches really well
There are so many megatrons
Once again a youtuber made me buy a toy I didn't care about that much. And I'm delighted.
I had that one too. Man it does hit that nostalgia nerve. Nervstalgia.
Rewatched the "bullet point" pun gag twice and replied with a similar singular cackle each time.
I'm basic but I own it.
That really was a relatable closer
I'd planned on passing on ER Megs...until I saw this glorious thing announced. I preordered it from Pulse and still haven't gotten it yet, but when I do, oh yeah.
That jankles bit made me laugh, keep up the good work
I like how your clothes match the figure
Appreciate the robot wars reference there!
the lack of shoulder cannon is such a shame, but the colours are delicious and the extra dash of orange in the vehicle really is that perfect 90's flavour...
it's a missed opportunity but i might buy it anyway. i'm not as much of a megatron addict but i do like G2 and i do have the other G2 repaint so it'd be a nice pair.
If it doesn't say "Make a ton of cack", it's some hot eggplant GARBAGE
I've got a purple g2 tank megatron, without a cannon. I think it came with some ghastly water pistol gizmo. I've been looking out for a replacement part, but even unarmed he stI'll looks awesome. I bought it with 12 seconds to go on Ebay without reading it, so for year I thought he was headless as well, until one day I found the cannon mount slid sideways to reveal a head! Happy days!
I actually went to watch Thew's Siege megatron review in the middle of this video. And it was worth it just for his G2 Megatron prediction.
There's actually a bunch of ways to mount the sword/cannon/tank barrel on his shoulder, I use Hubcap's guns
Been a fan of Megatron's G2 design since its debut in G.I. JOE. As part of of an upgrade, technology exchange with COBRA. Although the shoulder mounted rail gun's absence is quite noticeable.
Ah, I was never a fan of that. It felt like it was on there for somebody else to use, which isn't very Megatron.
As soon as this was announced i was looking forward to this review.
placing a G2 repro label on his chest was the first thing I did after breaking him out of his plastic prison
This is the first Generation Selects toy I've ever ordered direct from Hasbro. It's glorious.
I like to think the orange speckles on the turret are a tally count of autobots he's fragged. Real tank crews and fighter pilots do that
Thanks for makin me smile thew
"I Am Very Watchable"
-Thew Adams 2020
Base on whats in the video, you can make the shoulder cannon by attaching the square bit first, then the fusion cannon put on top of it..i think..
I actually loved G2 Megatron when I got him as a sprogling
I dont know why but I always loved the G2 Decepticon logo.
That has to be the most adorable badass transformer I've ever seen.