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News Credits: 5749 · Mon Nov 12, 2012 2:51 pm

Kicks on Fire gives us a look at Nike's new special edition Air Max Flyosite (aka Megatron Edition). A reference to the Detroit Lions' Calvin Johnson, who bears the nickname Megatron. These special edition shoes feature several Transformers themes integrated into their design including an altered Decepticon faction symbol with "CJ" and "81". Check out the mirrored images below.

News Credits: 1 · Mon Nov 12, 2012 5:05 pm

Want. Right now.

Looks cooler than the sp. ed. Megatron shoes from 2-3 yrs. ago - Footlocker exclusive. I really wanted the Soundwave shoes from that set, but those sold out the first night. People were in line for em. I hope they rerelease and I hope these CJ shoes are made available to the public

News Credits: 1 · Mon Nov 12, 2012 5:41 pm

I live in Atlanta and am a pretty big Falcons fan. A couple seasons ago when Detroit was in town to play the Falcons, the announcer commented how Calvin Johnson aka Megatron was being covered by the then cornerback Brent Grimes aka Optimus Grimes (local announcers dubbed him that before this game). Thus, you had Megatron vs. Optimus Grimes!

I thought it was pretty cool for the announcer to point that out and mention it during the broadcast!

News Credits: 5 · Tue Nov 13, 2012 4:54 am

For some reason I like those shoes. I'm not going to wait in a mile long line for them, but if I happen to come across them I might pick up a pair. :MAXIMAL:

Tue Nov 13, 2012 5:49 am

Cool-looking shoes, but I don't know if I'd wear them. They're a bit too out-there for me.

You know, when I first saw the 'Con symbol on the front of the tongue there, it reminded me a fair bit of Vortex's face.

News Credits: 9 · Tue Nov 13, 2012 6:43 am

Why does it say 81 on them? Johnson was born in 85. Also, why is his nickname Megatron?

News Credits: 5749 · Tue Nov 13, 2012 9:12 am

Mykltron wrote:Why does it say 81 on them? Johnson was born in 85. Also, why is his nickname Megatron?

81 is his jersey number, I have no idea how he got the nickname though.

News Credits: 1 · Tue Nov 13, 2012 12:45 pm

El Duque wrote:
Mykltron wrote:Why does it say 81 on them? Johnson was born in 85. Also, why is his nickname Megatron?

81 is his jersey number, I have no idea how he got the nickname though.

A former Lions WR Roy Williams gave him that nickname because he is "an unbeatable machine at wide out. He's a damn robot. Megatron." (I'm paraphrasing here).

When the Lions play other teams with young and over-eager secondarys they will readily try to apply the nickname "Optimus Prime" to themselves. It rarely works out as CJ is just too tall, too fast and too good.

Example: http://www.usatoday.com/story/gameon/2012/10/25/optimus-prime-richard-sherman-seahawks-calvin-johnson-megatron/1657505/ Also, this is a great article. It seeps with Transformer puns and wordplay. A true fan of the franchise wrote this article for USA today.

News Credits: 1 · Tue Nov 13, 2012 12:55 pm

Also, I love the altered faction symbol. I see the mix of Decepticon logo and football helmet with visor. Nicely done.

News Credits: 1 · Tue Nov 13, 2012 3:20 pm

At the very least, Nike should give Frank Welker a pair!! :lol:

Tue Nov 13, 2012 3:50 pm

Those are far out! Too far out to wear on the town, but those are definitely coppable! They would add fire to any collection, but if you want something to actually wear, check out those House of Hoops Soundwaves... well if you can find em for under $500 (damn resellers!)..

News Credits: 1 · Tue Nov 13, 2012 4:34 pm

Those house of hoops shoes were sold out in less than a day pretty much. I hope they get reissued. Scalper prices are terrible. Moreover, i want these CJ Megatron shoes! Grid from packaging! sick!

News Credits: 5749 · Fri Nov 16, 2012 3:35 pm

We have some release information on the previously reported Nike Air Max Flyposite "Megatron" athletic shoes. According to SneakerFiles these will be released in limited quantity next Friday (aka Black Friday) at a retail price of $190.00.

Next Friday, Nike Sportswear is set to introduce a special edition of the Nike Air Max Flyposite inspired by the best receiver in the NFL – Calvin Johnson.

Sporting a Black/Black-Court Purple-Wolf Grey colorway that pairs black nubuck with a purple, blue and silver gradient across the Foamposite shell, the kicks sit atop an icy outsole and feature a metallic silver grid across the Foam paneling, bright blue laces, a matching embroidered Swoosh and Megatron branding on the heel, custom insoles and inside the tongue.

Retailing for $190, look for the Nike Air Max Flyposite NRG “Megatron” to drop on November 23 in limited quantities.

Colorway: Black/Black-Court Purple-Wolf Grey
Release Date: 11/23/2012
Retail: $190
Product Code: 577637-001

News Credits: 1 · Fri Nov 16, 2012 4:07 pm

I want these but $200 (w/tax) is too rich for my blood. Not worth it to hunt for it on black Fri. either. Sounds like a nightmare. Tryin to save up for a trip at the end of the month too. After MP Prime and FOC combaticons - kinda tapped out too. All caught up for the yr. -no more $ on toys/collectibles.

News Credits: 8 · Sun Nov 18, 2012 11:31 pm

I'm so glad im not a sneaker head....Because that is one painful hobby...

News Credits: 1 · Mon Nov 19, 2012 1:34 pm

LiKwid wrote:I'm so glad im not a sneaker head....Because that is one painful hobby...

ya, especially if u were lookin for the foot locker House of Hoops exclusive BB, Megs and soundwave shoes from about 2 yrs. ago. Only released in 3 U.S. cities. Great job Nike and Foot locker!! IDIOTS! Did they even stop to think how much demand there'd be for those? There are a lot of TF fans out there!!

News Credits: 5749 · Thu Nov 22, 2012 11:27 am

NIKE LAUNCHES CALVIN JOHNSON'S CJ81 COLLECTION INSPIRED BY MEGATRON

Nike celebrates a long-standing weekend of football and an athlete that has truly transformed the game.

NOVEMBER 21, 2012

In celebration of Thanksgiving weekend, Nike celebrates a long-standing weekend of football and an athlete that has truly transformed the game. The Nike CJ81 Collection Inspired by Megatron speaks to WR Calvin Johnson’s rare combination of physical talent and mental toughness. This menacing combination creates a prototypical specimen that undoubtedly deserves a moniker like Megatron. Much like the fictional character, Johnson relies on his uncanny ability to pull out an arsenal of physical strengths or “weapons” based on anything he encounters on the field.

The collection, inspired by the Hasbro Transformers character created in 1984, features iconic Nike silhouettes across lifestyle, training and performance including the CJ81 Nike Air Max Flyposite, CJ81 Nike Huarache Free Shield, CJ81 Nike Vapor Jet Glove 2.0, CJ81 Nike Vapor Football Sock, CJ81 Nike True Adjustable Hat, and the CJ81 Nike KO Hoody.

Merging the old and new, the traditional Transformers grid pattern and colors of black, silver, purple and blue from the original Megatron packaging, help highlight the CJ81 logo design.

The limited collection will be available starting November 23 at several Nike retail locations as well as Nike Yardline at Champs Sports and Eastbay online.

News Credits: 11 · Thu Nov 22, 2012 11:37 am

So I'm guessing the weird Decepticon logo is this guy's personal logo?

News Credits: 5749 · Thu Nov 22, 2012 12:13 pm

I don't want to turn this into something it's not, but how is this that much different than what third-party companies do and where are those that are so opposed to third-party companies? I don't see anywhere where this a collaboration between Nike and Hasbro, but they are using a faction symbol that is clearly derived from the Transformers brand, the name Megatron, and they even fully acknowledge what they are doing. Is the faction symbol a direct copy of the Decepticon symbol? No, but is Hercules a direct copy of any existing Devastator design? Again the answer is no. I just find it interesting that when a third-party company puts out a figure we always hear about how they're ripping off Hasbro, but isn't Nike doing the same thing here? Unless of course there is some deal in place between the companies, but if that were the case I would imagine we would see some Hasbro branding on this stuff.

For the record, I think this stuff is awesome and would love to get that hoodie!

Thu Nov 22, 2012 12:33 pm

This is an actual, legit collabo?

Weird. I mean good on TF/Nike for the effort, but it's just done in such an odd way. It's almost like a knock-off collection instead of a licensed collabo piece.

News Credits: 5749 · Thu Nov 22, 2012 12:38 pm

Hiryu02 wrote:This is an actual, legit collabo?

Weird. I mean good on TF/Nike for the effort, but it's just done in such an odd way. It's almost like a knock-off collection instead of a licensed collabo piece.

I don't see any cross branding, but the official Transformers facebook page is sharing a link to the Nike press release so obviously they approve.

Thu Nov 22, 2012 1:58 pm

I love Nike but the sunglasses on the con sign look retarded. But Im all for urbanizing of the Transformers brand. There needs to be lines of products for all genres and subcultures.

Thu Nov 22, 2012 2:45 pm

The faction symbol is actually fairly clever! I know there are people on here who like to whine and complain. the faction symbol is actually a a football helmet with the facemask and eye shield. I think that it serves it's purpose and actually looks fine if you know about sports and know what you are looking at!

News Credits: 4 · Thu Nov 22, 2012 3:00 pm

MulkPrime wrote:The faction symbol is actually fairly clever! I know there are people on here who like to whine and complain. the faction symbol is actually a a football helmet with the facemask and eye shield. I think that it serves it's purpose and actually looks fine if you know about sports and know what you are looking at!

I know what I'm looking at: 3rd party (ie Non-Hasbro) non-Transformers items on the front page.
Might as well be some KOs.

Thu Nov 22, 2012 3:11 pm

I'm sure Nike is smart enough to pay license fees for megatron and what not. They are not some KO company. Let me ask you this... Is this first time that there has been third party news on the front page? Last time I checked megatron TF inspired gear may interest us. Especially someonelike me that went to Georgia Tech. If you don't like it skip over the article!