The Energon Pub

[DeathReviews]

Finally - a Megatron figure that I DON'T want! Ugh. No matter how much more care they take with that horrible Bayverse design, it'll always look like a mangled pile of used brillo. If other people like it, I won't take that away from them. He's all yours!

[EvasionModeBumblebee]

Wow, they both look incredible! I’m glad 2007 Megatron finally got some justice, even if it’s not my favorite Megatron design. I’m amazed at how accurate Jazz is! They got the spoiler on his back, headlights on his forearms, and he even has the taillight details on his back! I’m also really glad they’re starting to include more accessories with the MPMs. Not sure what the clear red bits on Megatron’s chest are for, though.

I think MPM Bumblebee will be my only one due to price (and with studio series in full swing), but if I ever find Jazz at a good price I’d be tempted.

[Nathaniel Prime]

Wow, they both look incredible! I’m glad 2007 Megatron finally got some justice, even if it’s not my favorite Megatron design. I’m amazed at how accurate Jazz is! They got the spoiler on his back, headlights on his forearms, and he even has the taillight details on his back! I’m also really glad they’re starting to include more accessories with the MPMs. Not sure what the clear red bits on Megatron’s chest are for, though.

I think MPM Bumblebee will be my only one due to price (and with studio series in full swing), but if I ever find Jazz at a good price I’d be tempted.

I was amazed by the level of detail on Jazz too. I don't know what the translucent red bits are for, but I'm really hoping his chest can open up to "merge the Allspark with his spark". That would be cool. I would rather have a Sam Witwicky action figure rather than a figurine but that doesn't bother me at all. Now, if MPM Meg is bigger than MPM Prime-and by virtue- my ROTF Leader Prime, I would save money for it if it means finally having a nicely articulated and good looking Megatron, 190$ and all.

[Beachjezus]

This Megatron looks fantastic!! I get why a lot of people hate his design, but for me it’s always been the best part of these movies. He didn’t need to find an alt mode on earth, he had no reason to hide. I mainly collect the normal Masterpiece and not the movie versions but this is the one I will be making an exception for. He will Look fantastic on my shelf!

[Emerje]

Shortly after our first look at MPM Megatron and Jazz we now have whole bevy of information direct from Hasbro! MPM-8 Megatron will see release in September for $159.99, stand a full 12 inches tall, and boast a 50 step transformation. He'll also features a hefty 40.5 grams (1.43 ounces) of die cast metal. MPM-9 Jazz will come out in November for $89.99 and feature a button on his back to split him in half and pose with Megatron as well as the running Sam Witwicky figure with Allspark cube.

Full details and stock photos can be found by reading on:

Transformers: Masterpiece Movie Series Megatron
(Ages 8 and Up / Approx. Retail Price: $159.99 / Available: Sept. 1, 2019)
Masterpiece Movie Series MEGATRON MPM-8 is 12 inches and a perfect authentic figure for fans and collectors alike, with features inspired by the explosive 2007 TRANSFORMERS live action movie. The figure showcases the merciless DECEPTICON leader with impressive attention to detail and features articulated hands and mouth, 40.5 grams of die cast detailing, and Fusion Cannon, chain whip and ALLSPARK Cube accessories. Converts from robot to CYBERTRONIAN jet mode in 50 steps. Features 35 cm of wingspan in CYBERTRONIAN jet mode and has 43 points of articulation. TRANSFORMERS Masterpiece figures showcase the greatest TRANSFORMERS characters in the highest level of detail (each sold separately). The ultra-premium, collectible figures are a must-have for any TRANSFORMERS collection. The Masterpiece Movie Series lineup includes iconic characters from the live action TRANSFORMERS movies with movie-inspired details and accessories. Will be available for pre-order from Feb. 1 - March 15 and retail purchase on Sept. 1, 2019 through Entertainment Earth, BigBadToyStore, Diamond, and Southern Hobby.

Transformers Masterpiece Movie Series Jazz
(Ages 8 and Up / Approx. Retail Price: $89.99 / Available: Nov. 1, 2019)
Masterpiece Movie Series JAZZ MPM-9 is 6 inches and a perfect, authentic figure for fans and collectors alike, with features inspired by the explosive 2007 TRANSFORMERS live action movie. The figure showcases the daring AUTOBOT with impressive attention to detail and features articulated hands, sliding visor, die cast detailing, shield weapon accessory and spinal cord attachment. By pressing a back button, Jazz can be split in two and posed with Masterpiece Movie Series MEGATRON MPM-8 to recreate the tragic death scene from the 2007 TRANSFORMERS live action film. The figure also features 47 points of articulation and includes a Sam Witwicky figurine running with the ALLSPARK Cube. Converts from robot to hardtop Pontiac Solstice GXP mode in 48 steps. TRANSFORMERS Masterpiece figures showcase the greatest TRANSFORMERS characters in the highest level of detail (each sold separately). The ultra-premium, collectible figures are a must-have for any TRANSFORMERS collection. The Masterpiece Movie Series lineup includes iconic characters from the live action TRANSFORMERS movies with movie-inspired details and accessories. Will be available for pre-order from Apr. 1 – May 17 and retail purchase on Nov. 1, 2019 through Entertainment Earth, BigBadToyStore, Diamond, and Southern Hobby.

Are you awe inspired or feeling ho-hum about our latest pair of Masterpieces? Sound off in the Energon Pub forums below!

[Agent 53]

So MPM-7 has a little gimmick giving him more guns, MPM-8 and MPM-9 have little gimmicks where you can replicate their deaths!
Also, they've revealed and announced these 2 in one weekend. Yet Optimus (Studio Series from Bumblebee Movie and Cybertron inspired Siege leader) remains unannounced and we've yet to get a proper look at the new Omega???

[ZeroWolf]

There's a toy fair next month you know...

[SFBglord]

Transformers: Masterpiece Movie Series Megatron
(Ages 8 and Up / Approx. Retail Price: $159.99 / Available: Sept. 1, 2019)
Masterpiece Movie Series MEGATRON MPM-8 is 12 inches and a perfect authentic figure for fans and collectors alike, with features inspired by the explosive 2007 TRANSFORMERS live action movie. The figure showcases the merciless DECEPTICON leader with impressive attention to detail and features articulated hands and mouth, 40.5 grams of die cast detailing, and Fusion Cannon, chain whip and ALLSPARK Cube accessories. Converts from robot to CYBERTRONIAN jet mode in 50 steps. Features 35 cm of wingspan in CYBERTRONIAN jet mode and has 43 points of articulation. TRANSFORMERS Masterpiece figures showcase the greatest TRANSFORMERS characters in the highest level of detail (each sold separately). The ultra-premium, collectible figures are a must-have for any TRANSFORMERS collection. The Masterpiece Movie Series lineup includes iconic characters from the live action TRANSFORMERS movies with movie-inspired details and accessories. Will be available for pre-order from Feb. 1 - March 15 and retail purchase on Sept. 1, 2019 through Entertainment Earth, BigBadToyStore, Diamond, and Southern Hobby.

$159.99!! TIME TO LIVE THE BUDGET LIFE!!

[Emerje]

$159.99!! TIME TO LIVE THE BUDGET LIFE!!

Be thankful Hasbro works directly with Takara Tomy on these to keep the price down and he isn't $300+ like Hasbro's Beast Wars Megatron.

Frankly I'm really happy with the price at the size and complexity. I'm really looking forward to him now! Might still import depending on the cost, though.

Emerje

[Bucky]

Now bring on MPM Ratchet! And Brawl! And Bonecrusher! And......

I don’t mind Movie Megatron’s look. It’s certainly not my favorite iteration of Megs, but it’s not my least favorite either. I totally get why you and a lot of others don’t care for it though. For me, It’s a solid design, and I think it has its place. If nothing else he has a very striking silhouette, with his tapering short arms, and long chunky legs.

I 100% agree on Ratchet (my favorite autobot), Brawl and Bonecrusher though! I’m so excited to see what Takara does with those MPM figures!

Going off of MPM Bee, Barricade, and now Jazz I think it’s safe to say that they are knocking it out of the park on the car robots in particular. This upcoming Jazz looks so solid, and I’m completely in on this figure.

For a while I thought that HA Jazz and Barricade were the definitive versions of those figures for me, despite their flaws. Then came MPM Barricade who took everything great about the HA toy, and fixed, as far as I can tell, all the flaws. Looks s Jazz figure might do the exact same, which makes me very excited to see what they do with Soundwave, if they ever get around to doing DotM MPMs.


In terms of price, I wish Jazz was a little less, but overall I’m okay with it. I’m pleasantly surprised that Megs isn’t a small fortune. I’m fine with these prices. Especially since Megatron comes with such awesome looking accessories!

[Nemesis Maximo]

Jazz looks so good.

I’m torn, part of me wants to get Megs because I love the Masterpiece toys, and they did a really good job on him, but I just really don’t like that design. I don’t hate it as much as some, but it’s just so boring to me. But again, credit where it’s due, they knocked it out of the park.

[blackeyedprime]

I didnt hate the Megatron design until now, I think starscream was so bad it blindsided me over Megs. I can use bumblebee blitzwing as a stand in for starscream but as for the Baynus Megs, there is not really a design that stands out to me as being Megatron, with DOTM or the TLK being the best of the bad and way down on my to pick up list.

[Hellscream9999]

I’m torn

Just like Jazz too

[Hip-Hoptimus Rime]

I must have that Jazz. I can live with my Movie Leader Megatron, although this one looks great.

[-Kanrabat-]

MPM Jazz will be a sure buy for me. As for Megatron, it's debatable because There is no real place for him in my collection. He look pretty amazing however and it's nice to see Movie 1 Megatron being treated right for once.

[TulioDude]

They look amazing!

If I could change one thing,it would be Megatron's eyes.Without lightup eyes,from some angles,it look likes he is squinting his eyes.
I would make something more similar to the 2007 toy,or other ones to make the eyes more noticiable:



Maybe for a studio series version.

I hope this does to Megatron's 2007 design what the studio series did to Starscream's 2007 design,where more people start to appreciate the design.
One thing you learn after hanging out with Transformers fandom for a good amount of time,its that we accept all kinds of robot styles if get a nice toy from it.

[-Kanrabat-]

One thing you learn after hanging out with Transformers fandom for a good amount of time,its that we accept all kinds of robot styles if get a nice toy from it.

True that.
I used to HATE Doritos Starscream.
Then I bought the HFTD Leader Starscream on sale just to try it out. That toy was so amazing that it changed my mind completely about Movie Screamers.

[GeekyGamer Gal]

Transformers Masterpiece Movie Series Jazz
(Ages 8 and Up / Approx. Retail Price: $89.99 / Available: Nov. 1, 2019)
Masterpiece Movie Series JAZZ MPM-9 is 6 inches and a perfect, authentic figure for fans and collectors alike, with features inspired by the explosive 2007 TRANSFORMERS live action movie. The figure showcases the daring AUTOBOT with impressive attention to detail and features articulated hands, sliding visor, die cast detailing, shield weapon accessory and spinal cord attachment. By pressing a back button, Jazz can be split in two and posed with Masterpiece Movie Series MEGATRON MPM-8 to recreate the tragic death scene from the 2007 TRANSFORMERS live action film. The figure also features 47 points of articulation and includes a Sam Witwicky figurine running with the ALLSPARK Cube. Converts from robot to hardtop Pontiac Solstice GXP mode in 48 steps. TRANSFORMERS Masterpiece figures showcase the greatest TRANSFORMERS characters in the highest level of detail (each sold separately). The ultra-premium, collectible figures are a must-have for any TRANSFORMERS collection. The Masterpiece Movie Series lineup includes iconic characters from the live action TRANSFORMERS movies with movie-inspired details and accessories. Will be available for pre-order from Apr. 1 – May 17 and retail purchase on Nov. 1, 2019 through Entertainment Earth, BigBadToyStore, Diamond, and Southern Hobby.

$90 and no mentions of any diecast? I'll admit I like have my MPs/MPMs with a bit of diecast, as it helps me justify their price, but I'm starting to think that I may just wait to decide if I'm gonna save, or hunt for a greatly reduced price, for Jazz until I see a review.

[RK_Striker_JK_5]

They both look great. Jazz being able to split in two, though? I hope that doesn't affect stability/articulation. I can see that easily becoming a weak point for that toy.

[Emerje]

Something I didn't quite understand from the press release:

Will be available for pre-order from Apr. 1 – May 17 and retail purchase on Nov. 1, 2019 through Entertainment Earth, BigBadToyStore, Diamond, and Southern Hobby.

What happens after May 17? Do the stores suddenly stop taking pre-orders, or does Hasbro just guarantee fulfillment until that point and anything after that comes from the stores' own stock? It's a very strange way of doing things when it isn't their own store or an exclusive product.

Also am I the only one that's never heard of Southern Hobby?

Emerje

[ZeroWolf]

I imagine that's what would happen (regarding preorders) also I've never heard of them either

[FrankTheJohnson]

Jus like I imagine he would look like.. I like it

[Bucky]

Haven’t heard of any sites, other than anime-export, doing cut off dates for preorders before.

The more I look at these shots, the more excited I get. I keep feeling like Megatron’s noggin is a smidge too large. I know that in the concept artwork he’s got a big head, but I had to look up some movie stills. Apparently his head was pretty big in the 2007 movie. On top of losing parts along the way, I think his head actually gets scaled back slightly with each movie. A smaller head does make him look much larger and formidable, which I prefer.

After SS figures like Brawl and especially Blackout, I’m very curious to see what their respective MPM figures might look like. Assuming they get around to doing them.

[D-Maximal_Primal]

This might be the coolest piece of news from the year 2019 so far!!

First off, Megatron looks amazing. the 2007 voyager was my first ever Transformer, so to finally get an update of it, in MPM form, is a dream come true. He looks great!! I love that he comes with a mace and fusion cannon!! My dream has come true!!

My Transformers experience is about to come full circle at last.

Jazz looks amazing too! the SS is a really fun figure, so I can't wait to get the MPM. And we are now only 1 Bot away from the movie 1 Autobot cast! The rip in half feature, come on man! Whyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy. But really, he looks great.

As for the comment regarding looking like the SS version of jazz and why would someone collect both MPM and SS: Isn't that basically the same thing with the regular MPs and the Generations lines? MPs and Generations styled lines are really different, it's not a fair comparison.

But yes, BOTH FIGURES ARE AWESOME

[joevill]

Does Jazz snap in half?