The Energon Pub

News Credits: 409 · by **Stormrider** » Wed Mar 28, 2007 4:26 am

zookon wrote:Dear Stormrider, I wonder if you can help me. Basicallyt, I'm still undecided about getting one as I don't know if the quality of the figure (as a whole) is up to MP: Prime, so have a few questions I hope that you can answer for me:

1) Is the detailing/painting on the face as poor as it has looked in some pre-release photos? Can you post some close up images from different angles, etc?

2) Is the arm still poseable with the canon on or does it weigh it down?

3) Are the eyes reflective red like Prime's blue ones, or plain matt?

4) Any secret compartments open up in arms, etc?

5) How would you rank it, i.e: best MP, second best etc.?

Cheers,

1. The face details look good. It is no doubt Megatron. Sorry, I won't have time to post any more pics for a few days. But I am sure we'll see more pics from other people soon.

Unfortunately, no two face gimmick. The thing with the head was just referring to the transformation. I don't recommend the old granny look.

2. Yes, the arm is still poseable with the cannon. The arm joints are very strong and can hold it up no problem.

3. Yup, red reflective eyes.

4. No secret compartments, but many many transformations involved.

5. MP Megatron and MP Convoy both tie for the best. Takara could not have pulled off the engineering any better for MP Megatron. The durability and play appeal for Megatron is definitely worth the price. If you like MP Convoy, you will no doubt love MP Megatron.

by **cellshock** » Wed Mar 28, 2007 4:30 am

That wasn't a gimmick - it was simply a photograph showing how the head collapses on itself to transform to gun mode. Look at the pic again - the top part of his helmet slides down in front of his face which covers all of his facial features, THEN the additional piece flips up from the back so as to complete the transformation. It's not built to be a Masterpiece head or G1 head.

News Credits: 1 · by **Leonardo** » Wed Mar 28, 2007 4:33 am

Ah, I see. I was mistaken.

by **Nemesis_Apoc** » Wed Mar 28, 2007 6:08 am

Ummm.... is Megatron playing with himself?

News Credits: 409 · by **Stormrider** » Wed Mar 28, 2007 7:21 am

Decepticlone Soundwave wrote:IwantitIwantitIwantIwantitIwantitIwantitIwantitIwantitIwantit

I really want this guy. Only a matter of time before he gets to me from BBTS....after he's modded of course.........*grumble*

I'm still not sure how they are going to put the cap on the barrel for the U.S. market. One thing that I noticed is that his plastic packaging does not permit a lot of space for an obtrusive cap. His packaging is very snug.

News Credits: 7 · by **Geekee1** » Wed Mar 28, 2007 7:26 am

Wow, I thought that I was excited to get him before! Come on HLJ!

Website · by **Flux Convoy** » Wed Mar 28, 2007 7:42 am

Faaaaaantastic! Thanks for sharing the pics. I'm glad to know he should be in my greedy little hands before long. I really like the pic of him choking Screamer and the reaction by ACS even better. Ha!

by **Maldroth** » Wed Mar 28, 2007 7:53 am

Stormrider just to confirm it looks like he's 7999 yen correct?

I have a buddy in Japan and its good to know that Megatron is finally out and he can be likely found at toys r us. Great pics and he looks like the proper collectors piece we've been waiting for.

by **andynsm** » Wed Mar 28, 2007 7:55 am

Stormrider wrote:Here's one more photo for you guys to enjoy. (Megatron strangling Starscream).

classic moment there Stormrider! thanks for the pics man... awesome stuff... can't wait to collect mine tomorrow!

News Credits: 26 · by **Wheeljack35** » Wed Mar 28, 2007 7:56 am

Geez he is a big sucker

How much was that in the US Dollar?

Finally mine should be coming soon

by **Maldroth** » Wed Mar 28, 2007 8:16 am

If it is infact 7999 yen then that's about 68 USD

News Credits: 409 · by **Stormrider** » Wed Mar 28, 2007 8:25 am

Flux Convoy wrote:Faaaaaantastic! Thanks for sharing the pics. I'm glad to know he should be in my greedy little hands before long. I really like the pic of him choking Screamer and the reaction by ACS even better. Ha!

Thanks guys.

I hope you all get your MP Megatron soon. Yes, he is Y7999.

News Credits: 38 · by **TheMuffin** » Wed Mar 28, 2007 8:42 am

Wow. These are the first images that make me want this guy. Damn you Stormrider!

News Credits: 2 · by **Patrick Bateman** » Wed Mar 28, 2007 8:49 am

Sweet. Got my HLJ shipping notice today!

News Credits: 127 · by **Counterpunch** » Wed Mar 28, 2007 9:30 am

I've been waiting.

I need some kind of confirmation that my order won't be tampered with.

Knowing he ships in Bot mode is a good start.

News Credits: 2 · by **Ultra Magnus** » Wed Mar 28, 2007 10:14 am

Must... Have... This... Figure... So... Frikkin' Awesome...

News Credits: 2 · by **Basketball Jones** » Wed Mar 28, 2007 10:16 am

Yes, he's much more durable than MP-03.

He's more durable until he breaks, at any rate.

Very nice. Personally, I'll opt for a Revoltech Megatron to ensure a more even scale with the Classics and G1 figures.

Also note the bottom left corner of the box- is that the pistol he uses to fatally wound Prime in the film?

News Credits: 2 · by **Kronos** » Wed Mar 28, 2007 10:56 am

Yes, he does have the pistol that he uses to kill Prime in the movie. He also comes with Kremzeek and his energon mace.

Nice pics, stormrider. I can't wait to see more of him.

by **OptimusIsHot** » Wed Mar 28, 2007 11:02 am

Best Toy Ever! Next to Prime.

by **tile_mcgillus** » Wed Mar 28, 2007 11:16 am

Yeah. WOW. Need that badly. If anyone could post more pics that would be great but I have a feeling that pictures don't do this one justice.

by **microclone** » Wed Mar 28, 2007 11:17 am

This looks sweet. Despite its complexity the whole toy appears tidy and well made. I like the fact that the face has that that rather quirky gen 1 galvatron type sculpt, who (galvatron) may have sculpted the same artist who did gen 1 hotrod, blurr, kup, scourge, wheelie! (+ cyclonus maybe) toys which are distinct from the more robo faces of the other TF toys. Its going to very hard to resist TF'ing this back and forth!! hopefully it wont end up a loose doll after 10 TF!

latest TFs. Energon prowl, cybertron breakdown GTS, anime galvatron.

News Credits: 18 · by **Immortal Starscream** » Wed Mar 28, 2007 11:34 am

ahaaaaa, i have now seen the one and only thing about this figure i dont like, and that is that the forehead depth, (from back to front) is waaaaaaaaay soo skinny

but thats nowere near enough to make me not totaly love this incredible figure! i cant wait to see mine in the mail!!!