The Energon Pub

News Credits: 2 · by **paul053** » Thu Mar 07, 2013 1:25 pm

1st. RTS legend class
2nd. WFC/Classics voyager

by **NTESHFT** » Thu Mar 07, 2013 5:11 pm

I like the TF Prime Megatron the best. Then WFC Megatron.

News Credits: 101 · by **-Kanrabat-** » Thu Mar 07, 2013 5:55 pm

Alex Jones wrote:
Henry921 wrote:
Transformers Hoarder wrote:

Alex explicitly excluded 3rd party molds. Otherwise I'd have said Hegemon too.

Yeah but trigger placement behind is back seems awkward.

What? You like G1's PENIS trigger better? :shock:

News Credits: 4 · by **craggy** » Thu Mar 07, 2013 7:00 pm

United Beast Megatron. Yeeesssssss.

But yeah the WFC mold is pretty great. The various versions of the TFPrime Voyager are all fairly nice too. I have the first Hasbro one, but those Arms Micron versions are pretty tempting. The shiny one for the Microns mostly, and the newest one for the paint job. the Dark Energon version probably looks great in a display with good lighting as well.

News Credits: 461 · by **mooncake623** » Fri Mar 08, 2013 1:08 pm

1) EHOBBY United WFC Dark Megatron
2) Prime Deluxe First Edition Megatron

by **Alex Jones** » Thu Apr 04, 2013 10:24 pm

Transformers Hoarder wrote:

Admittedly I am starting to like Hegemon.

What about United Voyager Megatron?

News Credits: 101 · by **-Kanrabat-** » Thu Apr 04, 2013 10:58 pm

Alex Jones wrote:
What about United Voyager Megatron?

Appart the "wings" that are out of place, he look pretty good.
However, I cannot see him as a true Classic Megs so that's why I prefer the original Nerf gun version.
This is a great mold to own so what color one's get is one's personal preferences.

News Credits: 461 · by **mooncake623** » Thu Apr 04, 2013 10:59 pm

Alex Jones wrote:
Transformers Hoarder wrote:

Admittedly I am starting to like Hegemon.

What about United Voyager Megatron?

I love united megatron too, but the face sculpt just didn't do so I sold it to buy hegemon

by **RAcast** » Thu Apr 04, 2013 11:52 pm

-Kanrabat- wrote:
Alex Jones wrote:
What about United Voyager Megatron?

Appart the "wings" that are out of place, he look pretty good.
However, I cannot see him as a true Classic Megs so that's why I prefer the original Nerf gun version.
This is a great mold to own so what color one's get is one's personal preferences.

Ah,there's nothing like a little neon G2 deco to brighten up a shelf! :grin:

by **Fanboy** » Fri Apr 05, 2013 12:16 am

masterpiece megatron duh he is perfect

by **RAcast** » Fri Apr 05, 2013 12:19 am

Fanboy wrote:masterpiece megatron duh he is perfect

Now THAT is a joke! :lol:

by **Fanboy** » Fri Apr 05, 2013 12:20 am

Doh I meant hegemon dont know WHAT I was thinking off.

News Credits: 2 · by **X3ROhour** » Sat Apr 06, 2013 10:53 pm

http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/toys/henkei/megatron/1450/1/90/

by **Henry921** » Sun Apr 07, 2013 5:20 am

No disrespect to Henkei Megatron, but he pales before United Megatron.

News Credits: 241 · by **Jelze Bunnycat** » Sun Apr 07, 2013 10:43 am

Henry921 wrote:No disrespect to Henkei Megatron, but he pales before United Megatron.

I happen to prefer Henkei's abundance of red, breaks up the grey more. Though I wouldn't be above getting a United one as Megaplex.

by **Shadowstream** » Sun Apr 07, 2013 9:26 pm

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:
Henry921 wrote:No disrespect to Henkei Megatron, but he pales before United Megatron.

I happen to prefer Henkei's abundance of red, breaks up the grey more. Though I wouldn't be above getting a United one as Megaplex.

I just use Classics Megatron as my Metroplex, and if I had United Megs I'd probably make either him or Henkei Megatron the Straxus clone, not sure.

News Credits: 101 · by **-Kanrabat-** » Sun Apr 07, 2013 11:28 pm

Sure, Hegemon IS the perfect Megs in my own opinion. Unfortunately, it's 3rd party so he dont count.

Even though I responded previously, lemme tell you who is my favorite as for now.
That's a toughie, but I must confirm that my number one favorite Megs from the last 5 years is deluxe FE Prime Megatron. Sure, he's smaller, but the paint job is perfect, is fun to transform, and is perfect looking in both modes.
He's a must own.

by **Bowspearer** » Sun Apr 07, 2013 11:44 pm

The first Voyager class Classics 2.0 Megatron hands down - admittedly he's a more futuristic take on things, but he's a great homage to the original - alternately there's the Henkei version if you want more G1 accurate colours.

One thing though - I can understand excluding 3rd party stuff as they're blatantly illegal IP thefts, but I'm not getting the reasoning for excluding MP Megatron.

by **Sinnertwin** » Mon Apr 08, 2013 1:11 am

Bowspearer wrote:The first Voyager class Classics 2.0 Megatron hands down - admittedly he's a more futuristic take on things, but he's a great homage to the original - alternately there's the Henkei version if you want more G1 accurate colours.

One thing though - I can understand excluding 3rd party stuff as they're blatantly illegal IP thefts, but I'm not getting the reasoning for excluding MP Megatron.

Perhaps to level out the playing field? I remember a similar thread excluding MP's. When was it released anyway? Then again, MP05 wasnt the cat's meow.

by **Bowspearer** » Mon Apr 08, 2013 8:09 am

Sinnertwin wrote:
Bowspearer wrote:The first Voyager class Classics 2.0 Megatron hands down - admittedly he's a more futuristic take on things, but he's a great homage to the original - alternately there's the Henkei version if you want more G1 accurate colours.

One thing though - I can understand excluding 3rd party stuff as they're blatantly illegal IP thefts, but I'm not getting the reasoning for excluding MP Megatron.

Perhaps to level out the playing field? I remember a similar thread excluding MP's. When was it released anyway? Then again, MP05 wasnt the cat's meow.

That's just it, being an official HasTak release, excluding it seems pointless - in the same way I've heard such ridiculous claims as (everything from the Pretenders and onwards isn't G1). Even if it wins out, there's still no reason to exclude it because the second best figure in these threads usually surfaces anyway (heck, some people here even posted their third choice). However even more to the point, it's problematic and received mixed reviews from fans, so it was never going to get a clean sweep anyway.

News Credits: 241 · by **Jelze Bunnycat** » Mon Apr 08, 2013 8:18 am

Sinnertwin wrote:
Bowspearer wrote:The first Voyager class Classics 2.0 Megatron hands down - admittedly he's a more futuristic take on things, but he's a great homage to the original - alternately there's the Henkei version if you want more G1 accurate colours.

One thing though - I can understand excluding 3rd party stuff as they're blatantly illegal IP thefts, but I'm not getting the reasoning for excluding MP Megatron.

Perhaps to level out the playing field? I remember a similar thread excluding MP's. When was it released anyway? Then again, MP05 wasnt the cat's meow.

Personally I'd exclude both MP Megatron and Alternity Megatron because both fall in a different category. They're not "toys" in the traditional sense, but more like expensive Collector's Items that are designed with other priorities. >:oP

Back on topic, Henkei Megatron gets my vote because he's unique in this day and age in being a gun (albeit based on Nerf). Same goes for RtS Legends Megatron (despite the orange barrel). Animated Megatron is also a strong contender.

by **Sinnertwin** » Mon Apr 08, 2013 8:21 am

Bowspearer wrote:
Sinnertwin wrote:
Bowspearer wrote:The first Voyager class Classics 2.0 Megatron hands down - admittedly he's a more futuristic take on things, but he's a great homage to the original - alternately there's the Henkei version if you want more G1 accurate colours.

One thing though - I can understand excluding 3rd party stuff as they're blatantly illegal IP thefts, but I'm not getting the reasoning for excluding MP Megatron.

Perhaps to level out the playing field? I remember a similar thread excluding MP's. When was it released anyway? Then again, MP05 wasnt the cat's meow.

That's just it, being an official HasTak release, excluding it seems pointless - in the same way I've heard such ridiculous claims as (everything from the Pretenders and onwards isn't G1). Even if it wins out, there's still no reason to exclude it because the second best figure in these threads usually surfaces anyway (heck, some people here even posted their third choice). However even more to the point, it's problematic and received mixed reviews from fans, so it was never going to get a clean sweep anyway.

I agree. I cant remember if this or the best Soundwave in the last 5 years" was posted first, but that one excluded the MP also. So what if it wins? Doesn't change individuals preference on what they believe is their "best of".
Im just waiting for the "best OP in the last 5 years that excludes MP's and anything with red and blue"

by **Bowspearer** » Mon Apr 08, 2013 8:42 am

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:Personally I'd exclude both MP Megatron and Alternity Megatron because both fall in a different category. They're not "toys" in the traditional sense, but more like expensive Collector's Items that are designed with other priorities.

Except that this is a bit of a strawman. Certainly they're marketed at adult collectors, but unlike statues, these are very much still toys.

Case in point, the Hot Toys 1989 Batmobile that I have on preorder [don't hate me cause I'm getting it; hate me because you're not

]. Yes there is no way this is marketted to any kind of kid except for the ultra rich, but at the end of the day, it's still ultimately a toy car and a toy car for an action figure/doll at that. Toys stopped being "child's playthings" at least as early as the moment the first Star Wars fans became adults and Star Wars figures became things which adults also collected [heck you could even go back further in time to Barbie fans for that matter] and were therefore also marketed to adults, even if indirectly. Any argument to the contrary is denying reality.

by **Sinnertwin** » Tue Apr 09, 2013 7:46 am

They're all ultimately toys.
A $20 pair of shoes and a $300 pair do the same thing. I dont keep the more expensive pair in a box and stare at it on my shelf. This whole notion of mass-produced toys being collectibles is bullshit.

News Credits: 101 · by **-Kanrabat-** » Tue Apr 09, 2013 6:09 pm

Sinnertwin wrote:They're all ultimately toys.
A $20 pair of shoes and a $300 pair do the same thing. I dont keep the more expensive pair in a box and stare at it on my shelf. This whole notion of mass-produced toys being collectibles is bullshit.

Like they say, it's all in the eye of the beholder.