Images of Transformers: Animated Megatron Toy Prototype

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A new auction has surfaced featuring a prototype of the Megatron figure from the upcoming Transformers: Animated series.

The images of the prototype are 'hidden' in an auction for a prototype of the Fast Action Battler Optimus Prime figure from the Transformers Movie.

See the auction (you'll need to scroll down to see the images) here.

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Re: Images of Transformers: Animated Megatron Toy Prototype (298309)
Posted by Anonymous on August 21st, 2007 @ 2:30pm CDT

Looks like a Go-Bot (the newer ones).

Re: Images of Transformers: Animated Megatron Toy Prototype (298315)
Posted by Gaijin on August 21st, 2007 @ 2:32pm CDT

What the frak is he supposed to turn into?

Re: Images of Transformers: Animated Megatron Toy Prototype (298318)
Posted by Counterpunch on August 21st, 2007 @ 2:33pm CDT

Tallgeese wrote:Think these animated figures will be made of better plastics than the movie line though?

If it gets worse, I'm going into G1 pursuits only.

Re: Images of Transformers: Animated Megatron Toy Prototype (298320)
Posted by magnusupreme on August 21st, 2007 @ 2:34pm CDT

cool

Re: Images of Transformers: Animated Megatron Toy Prototype (298321)
Posted by Liege Evilmus on August 21st, 2007 @ 2:34pm CDT

Not that I thought I was gonna be, but I'm not impressed.

If this is Voyager or Leader class, it'll be the first Megatron I passed on in years.

However, as deluxe, he's drone worthy, even though that jet is pretty falic.

Re: Images of Transformers: Animated Megatron Toy Prototype (298322)
Posted by grizzly1 on August 21st, 2007 @ 2:34pm CDT

ummm...

hey! how bout those classics, they look kool!

seriously, this whole animated thing makes me shudder.

Re: Images of Transformers: Animated Megatron Toy Prototype (298324)
Posted by Dclone Soundwave on August 21st, 2007 @ 2:35pm CDT

Interesting.....I like it for the most part..but now I'm disappointed that he's not like he was in that spectacualr pic wesaw that looked like WWI Megs....Oh well.

Re: Images of Transformers: Animated Megatron Toy Prototype (298329)
Posted by Nemesis Hacker on August 21st, 2007 @ 2:37pm CDT

my consider i quite like him the clear plastic looks good

Re: Images of Transformers: Animated Megatron Toy Prototype (298333)
Posted by lanzajr26 on August 21st, 2007 @ 2:39pm CDT

Megatron just can't get a decent alt mode can he. The Decepticons have enough jets, why can't we get some kind of cannon mode for him since a gun is out of the question?

Re: Images of Transformers: Animated Megatron Toy Prototype (298344)
Posted by Anonymous on August 21st, 2007 @ 2:43pm CDT

Alternate mode reminds me of that blue hovercraft (part of Ultimate Transmax Megazord) in the recent "Operation overdrive" Power Rangers show...

Re: Images of Transformers: Animated Megatron Toy Prototype (298352)
Posted by Obsidian_Prime on August 21st, 2007 @ 2:45pm CDT

Has anyone seen the preview of Transformers Animated at Comic-con?

Re: Images of Transformers: Animated Megatron Toy Prototype (298362)
Posted by Duke of Luns on August 21st, 2007 @ 2:48pm CDT

Are those turbines/fans on the wings? Well if so, then Hasbro should forget the inevitable "Galvatron" repaint and make an Autobot out of him,homaging Skyhammer:

http://www.tfu.info/1989/Autobot/Skyhammer/skyhammer.htm

The outer shells look similar to me.

Re: Images of Transformers: Animated Megatron Toy Prototype (298368)
Posted by InvaderJes on August 21st, 2007 @ 2:49pm CDT

I like most of what I've seen reguarding the cartoon so far. Not this, though. Eh. It doesn't say 'Megatron' to me.
I imagine this is a deluxe.

I scrolled back up to look again. It's already growing on me. I'm so easy.

Re: Images of Transformers: Animated Megatron Toy Prototype (298378)
Posted by --B-- on August 21st, 2007 @ 2:53pm CDT

I think that this will be a pick and choose line for a lot of people. I'll reserve judgement on Megs here until I see the final product.

Re: Images of Transformers: Animated Megatron Toy Prototype (298380)
Posted by Creature SH on August 21st, 2007 @ 2:54pm CDT

Reminds me of Thunderwing a little. Well, maybe more than a little.

Re: Images of Transformers: Animated Megatron Toy Prototype (298398)
Posted by Night~GONE on August 21st, 2007 @ 3:02pm CDT

prototype pic not in color

Re: Images of Transformers: Animated Megatron Toy Prototype (298400)
Posted by upther on August 21st, 2007 @ 3:02pm CDT

It getss a giant scoop of MEH with some UGH on the side from me.

Re: Images of Transformers: Animated Megatron Toy Prototype (298412)
Posted by 1337W422102 on August 21st, 2007 @ 3:06pm CDT

Epic case of DO NOT WANT. I was hoping that the movie wouldn't influence the designs of future lines...

Re: Images of Transformers: Animated Megatron Toy Prototype (298433)
Posted by Kimmer on August 21st, 2007 @ 3:13pm CDT

thx to the craptastic movie designs, we now get craptastic toy designs. the dissapointment continues. more encores please.

Re: Images of Transformers: Animated Megatron Toy Prototype (298438)
Posted by Night~GONE on August 21st, 2007 @ 3:15pm CDT

You know whats so cool abouy you guys you see one prototype and it makes the whole line suck.

Re: Images of Transformers: Animated Megatron Toy Prototype (298439)
Posted by ultra tron on August 21st, 2007 @ 3:15pm CDT

Since when does Megatron transform into a stapler?

Re: Images of Transformers: Animated Megatron Toy Prototype (298463)
Posted by Redimus on August 21st, 2007 @ 3:26pm CDT

Night~Flare wrote:You know whats so cool abouy you guys you see one prototype and it makes the whole line suck.

QFT

ultra tron wrote:Since when does Megatron transform into a stapler?

lol.

He dosnt look brilliant, and I hope he isnt actully blue, it dont suit him.

Ive liked the larger Prime we've seen, its a shame there hasnt been a line since Armada (and I suspect that was a fluke) that has had a decent Prime AND Megatron toy.

Re: Images of Transformers: Animated Megatron Toy Prototype (298468)
Posted by Megatron Wolf on August 21st, 2007 @ 3:29pm CDT

I hate to say it but the Movie Megatron is better than that. I hope Earth Megatron is way better. Other wise im screwed for Megatrons in the next toy line. Maybe this one will look better when its painted. I dont know the shape looks to kiddie for me.

Redimus wrote:its a shame there hasnt been a line since Armada (and I suspect that was a fluke) that has had a decent Prime AND Megatron toy.

Your kidding me right? Armada Prime sucked man. Megatron was good but Prime was crap. Cybertron Prime was better than armada. And have you forgotten the Classics line?

Re: Images of Transformers: Animated Megatron Toy Prototype (298474)
Posted by jgilkinson on August 21st, 2007 @ 3:32pm CDT

what is that he transforms into?

Re: Images of Transformers: Animated Megatron Toy Prototype (298477)
Posted by Obsidian_Prime on August 21st, 2007 @ 3:33pm CDT

Just remember that this new Transformers series is for a new generation of kids. ^-^

Re: Images of Transformers: Animated Megatron Toy Prototype (298483)
Posted by Overloaded on August 21st, 2007 @ 3:36pm CDT

I think he looks good

Re: Images of Transformers: Animated Megatron Toy Prototype (298488)
Posted by Ramrider on August 21st, 2007 @ 3:37pm CDT

I'm not hating it. I'll be more interested once we see it in actual colours, though.
At first glance, I'd guess this was the Deluxe. If I remember it rightly, the Voyager Prime is the pre-Earth version, and the Voyager is the one from the main series; it'd be logical for Megatron to follow the same progression.

But isn't this the same fig (albeit in purple) as the one we saw pics of a few weeks ago?

Re: Images of Transformers: Animated Megatron Toy Prototype (298495)
Posted by jaster_bensen on August 21st, 2007 @ 3:40pm CDT

When i saw him with the cartoon previews the first thing i thought was; his alt mode is a Firefly ship from Serenity??

though it seems a lot of people dislike the Megs figure, personally i think there's more issues concerning the animated Optimus and BBee.

Re: Images of Transformers: Animated Megatron Toy Prototype (298499)
Posted by Overloaded on August 21st, 2007 @ 3:42pm CDT

I wonder will the figures be out for Christmas

Re: Images of Transformers: Animated Megatron Toy Prototype (298502)
Posted by Talon523 on August 21st, 2007 @ 3:42pm CDT

His earth mode will be better. That book cover showed him looking like G1. I think everyone will be happy to see that design.

Re: Images of Transformers: Animated Megatron Toy Prototype (298505)
Posted by Redimus on August 21st, 2007 @ 3:43pm CDT

Megatron_Wolf wrote:I hate to say it but the Movie Megatron is better than that. I hope Earth Megatron is way better. Other wise im screwed for Megatrons in the next toy line. Maybe this one will look better when its painted. I dont know the shape looks to kiddie for me.

Redimus wrote:its a shame there hasnt been a line since Armada (and I suspect that was a fluke) that has had a decent Prime AND Megatron toy.

Your kidding me right? Armada Prime sucked man. Megatron was good but Prime was crap. Cybertron Prime was better than armada. And have you forgotten the Classics line?

Oh yeah, Cyb Prime IS better than Armada Prime, but Armada Prime (imo) is a good toy.

RiD: I dont care for Megatron, this less about my like of the toy, and more about me not thinking it is 'Megatron'.
Armada: I like both.
Energon: Terrible Prime
Cybertron: Megs looks like the Batmobile after Uncron has spewed on it.
Classics: OK, I didnt forget about them, they both are rather good in this line, but it isnt a main line, so dosnt ruin my point.

Movie: EVERY version of Mevatron is rubbish.

Re: Images of Transformers: Animated Megatron Toy Prototype (298506)
Posted by Bumblethumper on August 21st, 2007 @ 3:44pm CDT

I like the robot mode, as a simplification of the clutter of Movie Megatron, and I think it's a good idea that they're trying to meld what we saw in the movie into what will ultimately be a very G1 faithful Megatron like the book cover version seen recently.

The alt mode, obviously it sucks, but perhaps it's somehow mistransformed or maybe when we've seen the cartoon it'll make more sense.

Re: Images of Transformers: Animated Megatron Toy Prototype (298527)
Posted by Unicron Singularity on August 21st, 2007 @ 3:59pm CDT

looks like he transforms into a shitter with a hovercraft lodged onto it.

Re: Images of Transformers: Animated Megatron Toy Prototype (298538)
Posted by Ultra Magnus on August 21st, 2007 @ 4:04pm CDT

Well, I'm Usually at odds with the Fandom, but whatever. I LIKE IT! The Animated Cartoon's looking better and better all the time! Especially in the realm of Toys. I just wish they'd call it something besides "Animated".

Re: Images of Transformers: Animated Megatron Toy Prototype (298549)
Posted by bumblezzz on August 21st, 2007 @ 4:08pm CDT

he turns in to your mom!!!!!just kidding. guys and gals, this guy really transformed him teribilly I can just tell!

Re: Images of Transformers: Animated Megatron Toy Prototype (298553)
Posted by ultra tron on August 21st, 2007 @ 4:11pm CDT

Obsidian_Prime wrote:Just remember that this new Transformers series is for a new generation of kids. ^-^

True, but it's kind of ironic because it was always for Kids, but this incarnation tones things down too much.

it's like a cartoon made for kids, but based on a cartoon for kids?

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Posted by Anonymous on August 21st, 2007 @ 4:12pm CDT

Redimus wrote:
RiD: I dont care for Megatron, this less about my like of the toy, and more about me not thinking it is 'Megatron'.
Armada: I like both.
Energon: Terrible Prime
Cybertron: Megs looks like the Batmobile after Uncron has spewed on it.
Classics: OK, I didnt forget about them, they both are rather good in this line, but it isnt a main line, so dosnt ruin my point.
Movie: EVERY version of Mevatron is rubbish.[/color]

RID : excellent Prime, crap Megatron
Armada : okay Prime, okay Megatron
Energon : good Prime (tons of playability), good Megatron
Cybertron : excellent Prime, good Megatron (bad ankles though)
Classics : excellent Prime, excellent Megatron
Movie : excellent Prime, good Megatron

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Posted by Decatron on August 21st, 2007 @ 4:20pm CDT

Counterpunch wrote:
Tallgeese wrote:Think these animated figures will be made of better plastics than the movie line though?

If it gets worse, I'm going into G1 pursuits only.

Yeah really :lol:

Re: Images of Transformers: Animated Megatron Toy Prototype (298583)
Posted by 1337W422102 on August 21st, 2007 @ 4:25pm CDT

Night~Flare wrote:You know whats so cool abouy you guys you see one prototype and it makes the whole line suck.

No, we see photos of several painted figures, and so far the line sucks. I guess you didn't see those ComicCon galleries.

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Posted by Overcracker on August 21st, 2007 @ 4:40pm CDT

This figure, is either not Megatron, or a pre earth Cybertronian mode. Because comparing there animated design to the this figure, I see no likeness whatsoever:

I kinda get the feeling this figure is Shockwave, not Megatron.

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Posted by Night~GONE on August 21st, 2007 @ 4:41pm CDT

1337W422102 wrote:
Night~Flare wrote:You know whats so cool abouy you guys you see one prototype and it makes the whole line suck.

No, we see photos of several painted figures, and so far the line sucks. I guess you didn't see those ComicCon galleries.

Yet you havent played with the toys either. I think they all look awsome. But yet again toys are for kids and cartoons are for kids so they have to be apealing to the larger aduince instead of the grumpy old me.

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Posted by Ddave on August 21st, 2007 @ 4:51pm CDT

Night~Flare wrote:You know whats so cool abouy you guys you see one prototype and it makes the whole line suck.

Ha, I agree.

Even if everyone on this site thought these molds were trash, Hasbro would still make a killing, because this show is not going to be marketed for 15-40 year olds, but under 12's, and is going to have a prime time spot on cartoon network. A prodominant childrens show network, with a toy line that 99% of buyers will be little kids (or the parents of).

I find it funny how much grown adults can whing and bitch about how a toy looks. The only reason why? Its because you can. Majority are going to take back what they said in a few months anyway.

When all the movie line toys were coming out, all I saw was no stop threads about how much they all sucked. Now majority of those people bashing them months ago, now own them all, and love them (par a few).

Its just the early stages of a pathetic fanboyism. Be happy that they are taking the time to make a new series, with new toys.

Just wait til they come out, and you have it infront of you, in your sweaty little palms to bash it then.... Its a proto ffs...

Re: Images of Transformers: Animated Megatron Toy Prototype (298658)
Posted by Ragnorok64 on August 21st, 2007 @ 4:52pm CDT

Overcracker wrote:This figure, is either not Megatron, or a pre earth Cybertronian mode. Because comparing there animated design to the this figure, I see no likeness whatsoever:

I kinda get the feeling this figure is Shockwave, not Megatron.

Exactly. First thing I thought when I saw this was "this has got to be Shockwave." Seriously he share so many designs aspects with shockwave it's hard to believe him to be Megatron.

Compare the face, chest, and weapon design.

Re: Images of Transformers: Animated Megatron Toy Prototype (298674)
Posted by Blurrz on August 21st, 2007 @ 4:58pm CDT

VOLTRON!

I will most likely enjoy the Animated series, but I think the toys are going to the s%^$'s

Re: Images of Transformers: Animated Megatron Toy Prototype (298675)
Posted by CircaNOW73 on August 21st, 2007 @ 4:59pm CDT

i think it looks horrible, ive seen some of the others and they have potential, iwould drop $2 for this pitiful toy. isnt magatron supposed to be villainous, frightening, scary, tough, intimidating, etc..??? this lil dude is none of the above.

Re: Images of Transformers: Animated Megatron Toy Prototype (298682)
Posted by 1337W422102 on August 21st, 2007 @ 5:00pm CDT

We've seen two Megatron designs, this blue one and the one of him with the sword. I'm not sure what all this Shockwave stuff is about.

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Posted by Immortal Starscream on August 21st, 2007 @ 5:03pm CDT

Redimus wrote:
RiD: I dont care for Megatron, this less about my like of the toy, and more about me not thinking it is 'Megatron'.
Armada: I like both.
Energon: Terrible Prime
Cybertron: Megs looks like the Batmobile after Uncron has spewed on it.
Classics: OK, I didnt forget about them, they both are rather good in this line, but it isnt a main line, so dosnt ruin my point.
Movie: EVERY version of Mevatron is rubbish.

i agree in some ways. the big armada optimus fell short for me some, but bendy prime made up for it. some fans cant tell the diffrence, or rather dont want to, between a cool transformer, and a great toy.

me, i look at everything all in all. look, feel, playability.

thats why i also agree movie megatrons toys = epic fail. i had my hopes up greatly for those toys, as i have always voiced that the designs looked cool even if i didnt think they suited megatron. and the toys are horrible and a great let down

Overcracker wrote:This figure, is either not Megatron, or a pre earth Cybertronian mode. Because comparing there animated design to the this figure, I see no likeness whatsoever:

I kinda get the feeling this figure is Shockwave, not Megatron.

this is megatron duing most of the first season, we saw unpainted protos of this at botcon, and again at sdcc. both prime and megs have a deluxe size pre earth form. i like it actualy, nice blend of movie and g1, without looking like a freakish baby eating monster made of metal shards.

i say give the show and toys a chance before you pass judgement. beastwars surprised people, and apperently, so has the movie.

Re: Images of Transformers: Animated Megatron Toy Prototype (298694)
Posted by Burn on August 21st, 2007 @ 5:05pm CDT

Immortal Starscream wrote:i say give the show and toys a chance before you pass judgement. beastwars surprised people, and apperently, so has the movie.

I'm trying. But from what i've seen (and yes Night~Flare, sorry to disappoint you but my opinion is based on more than just this picture) i'm not particulary liking what i've seen so far.

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Posted by Immortal Starscream on August 21st, 2007 @ 5:08pm CDT

EDIT: deleated post because i decided it was stupid

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Posted by Flashwave on August 21st, 2007 @ 5:10pm CDT

I'm gonna MEH this, mostly for the lumpy jet cab. Great Drone though

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