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what is that he transforms into?

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

I think he looks good

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?

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.

I wonder will the figures be out for Christmas

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

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.

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.

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

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".

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

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?

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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...

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.

VOLTRON!

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

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.

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.

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.

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.