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News Credits: 5749 · Tue Mar 20, 2012 1:29 pm

It looks as though Hegemon may have a little competition in the third-party Megatron department. From the wild world of ACToys we have renders and a prototype of another Classics styled Megatron. The watermarks on the images indicate a previously unheard of company called BoldToys is working on the project. The prototype is also shown posed next to G1 Megatron for scale purposes. Check out the images mirrored below.

News Credits: 402 · Updated Oct 21, 2022

At this stage, Hegemon is the real winner here.

Tue Mar 20, 2012 1:44 pm

This mold looks great!! i would love to have a Megatron that didn't have skinny legs and would be in scale with MP-10 Optimus

Tue Mar 20, 2012 1:50 pm

sky_fire12 wrote:

i would love to have a Megatron that didn't have skinny legs and would be in scale with MP-10 Optimus

Agreed. I guess time will tell whether this will pan out. I like the Hegemon design too. I definatley havn't been satisfied with anything Hasbro has put out regarding Megatron this past decade. They must be too squeemish to make a realistic pistol b/c of the whole kid market etc. Understandable. This alone is an argument for the need of 3rd party to pick up the slack for adult collectors.

News Credits: 1 · Tue Mar 20, 2012 1:57 pm

Honestly not too sure how to feel about this yet. I reserve my final judgement for when we get a finished product. And why did you have to mention Hegemon... :sad:

My wallet (and wife) will not allow me to buy him. I guess Henkei Megs gets to keep his place on my shelf.

Tue Mar 20, 2012 2:06 pm

Interesting, but I am also anxiously awaiting Hegemon's release this Summer. They are very similar (maybe not height-wise) in design, but this version suffers from the skinny leg syndrome.

As for the MP-10 comparison, TakaraTomy may still release one down the line, or the version iGear solicited awhile (a long while?) back may come to fruition. Hegemon does not scale well with MP-10.

News Credits: 1 · Tue Mar 20, 2012 2:19 pm

This one is looking closer to the cartoon rendition. I like it so far. I may even like it more than the first 3rd party take.

News Credits: 2 · Tue Mar 20, 2012 2:22 pm

This is very nice, but I think Hegemon does it better for me. And not because I'm already financially committed

. I'd say Hegemon feels a little more classics vibe going on. This guy kinda strikes me as more the G1 toy evolved (if that makes any sense) Don't get me wrong, that's a pretty cool impression to give. And given his size he might even price more comfortably, but in my case he'd have to be way cheaper to warrant buying him too.

Or chromed up the wazoo.

News Credits: 11 · Tue Mar 20, 2012 2:50 pm

I really like the look of this, but it appears to have no knee articulation. Poor articulation on a 3rd Party figure = no buy. It's not like it's hard to put a hinge in there.

Tue Mar 20, 2012 3:29 pm

wow, you're right. If that's the case, it might be a deal breaker for me as well. If I'm paying 3rd party prices, I do expect knees. [-(

Maybe they're reading these comments and can tweak the design? :-?

News Credits: 10 · Tue Mar 20, 2012 5:20 pm

Lets compare:

Robot

Gun

Impressions

This new has a lot of straight lines so it is very blocky. It looks like the legs telescope up and it doesn't have any knees. It also looks like the head is on a bar that swings up like previous Megatron's while Hegemon's head is stored in the body and flips up. Sizewise, it will be large Deluxe sized, where Hegemon will be the same size as Classics Megs.

In both modes Hegemon is the real winner here. Also, since we have color images of Hegemon, and all we have here are renders and a prototype, this new one is too little too late. I wish them luck with it but people wanting a G1 style Megatron for their Classics shelf will most likely get Hegemon

News Credits: 767 · Tue Mar 20, 2012 5:27 pm

Trikeboy wrote:Lets compare:

Robot

Gun

Impressions

This new has a lot of straight lines so it is very blocky. It looks like the legs telescope up and it doesn't have any knees. It also looks like the head is on a bar that swings up like previous Megatron's while Hegemon's head is stored in the body and flips up. Sizewise, it will be large Deluxe sized, where Hegemon will be the same size as Classics Megs.

In both modes Hegemon is the real winner here. Also, since we have color images of Hegemon, and all we have here are renders and a prototype, this new one is too little too late. I wish them luck with it but people wanting a G1 style Megatron for their Classics shelf will most likely get Hegemon

Amen to that, Hegemon all the way.

Tue Mar 20, 2012 5:27 pm

looks like the legs are the only part of Hegemon that really stick out as losing. Hmmm. Hoping this new guy is just not posed well for the photos. We'll see.... :-?

News Credits: 409 · Tue Mar 20, 2012 5:38 pm

Nto too bad. The transformation the legs look better and the alt mode is descent.

Tue Mar 20, 2012 6:31 pm

looks nice overall, but I'm not liking the waist area for some reason (kinda looks like a big diaper)
Shoulder articulation may also be hindered or very limited depending on where the actual joint is.

News Credits: 9 · Tue Mar 20, 2012 7:20 pm

Looks like the articulation is about the same level of sophistication as G1. He can't spread his arms and has no knees.

News Credits: 8 · Tue Mar 20, 2012 7:32 pm

not bad but needs work

News Credits: 11 · Tue Mar 20, 2012 7:52 pm

I do prefer the gun mode, leg shape and head sculpt of this new one, but otherwise, Hegemon is definitely better.

Tue Mar 20, 2012 7:59 pm

i have had hegemon preordered for a while now. and really? another megatron?

Tue Mar 20, 2012 8:50 pm

I think Im gonna go with this new version over Hegemon. Just seeing this version next to G1 Megatron envokes the perfect scale to stand side by side with Henkei Prime. Hegemon appears to be much taller and almost like a mini-masterpiece scale. I like my commander figures taller than the deluxes, but not exaggerated. The seekers shouldnt be dwarfed.

Tue Mar 20, 2012 10:39 pm

Why would someone do ANOTHER Megartron...... :roll:

Completely unnecessary.

Tue Mar 20, 2012 11:11 pm

Why another Megatron? Where there's money involve people will jump on the bandwagon. Is this what collector's want? I'm stickin to collecting toys I can afford.

News Credits: 17 · Tue Mar 20, 2012 11:39 pm

I hope the lack of knees is just a prototype thing, otherwise this guy might just edged out Hegemon for me.

On a very slightly unrelated note, I just noticed what a horrible name Hegemon is.

News Credits: 1 · Wed Mar 21, 2012 7:22 am

I prefer Hegemon's robot mode, but the less blocky grip means the new figure's gun mode is more appealing. Will probably just play it safe (i.e. cheap) and stick with United Megatron.

News Credits: 2 · Wed Mar 21, 2012 8:29 am

I'll concede the legs (hopefully not limited) do create a better grip in gun mode, albeit blockier (excuse my general lack of gun savvy). Hegemon's style suggests a blend of straining realism for a good robot and the forward grip legs on Classic Megs.

cannonfodder4000 wrote:I hope the lack of knees is just a prototype thing, otherwise this guy might just edged out Hegemon for me.

On a very slightly unrelated note, I just noticed what a horrible name Hegemon is.

You think so, I thought it clever

he·gem·o·ny [hi-jem-uh-nee, hej-uh-moh-nee]
noun, plural -nies.

1. leadership or predominant influence exercised by one nation over others, as in a confederation.
2. leadership; predominance.
3. (especially among smaller nations) aggression or expansionism by large nations in an effort to achieve world domination.