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Razorbeast88 wrote::-D

Same!

Starseeker wrote:

Rodimus Prime wrote:

Emerje wrote:Seeing as how they've only used that mold one time as Starscream and they've used the Megatron mold 8 times as Megatron, I don't think it's an issue.

Isn't it weird that there are already 8 different versions of that mold yet he can't really be called a troop builder? 'Cause, y'know, Megatron.

I always just say it's Megatron summoning different versions of himself from across the multiverse to battle all the Primes. Like Rodimus in Rengeration One.

Late response, but...

There was a Megs from the Beast hunters Ratchet mold?

ZeroWolf wrote:There was a Megs from the Beast hunters Ratchet mold?

It's Hunter Ratchet from Transformers: Go! repurposed as Green Megatron.

Similarly, Beast Machines Dinobots T-Wrecks (rather than the upcoming Kingdom version) is repurposed as Red Megatron, RiD'01 Bludgeon as Yellow Megatron, Alternity Galvatron as Purple Megatron, etc.

Sabrblade wrote:

Starseeker wrote:

Rodimus Prime wrote:

Emerje wrote:Seeing as how they've only used that mold one time as Starscream and they've used the Megatron mold 8 times as Megatron, I don't think it's an issue.

Isn't it weird that there are already 8 different versions of that mold yet he can't really be called a troop builder? 'Cause, y'know, Megatron.

I always just say it's Megatron summoning different versions of himself from across the multiverse to battle all the Primes. Like Rodimus in Rengeration One.

Late response, but...

Awesome, interesting that he summons T-Wrecks rather than Megs. Also, that pic reminds me we have yet to Get a Reverse Convoy. They had the TR mold for an easy 3 pack with two Titan Masters, but they chose not to do it.

I doubt the'll make one from Siege Megs since it wold require a Prime helmet.

Was gonna ask who the purple megs with the sword in the top row was, but I see is Alternity Galvs.

Overcracker wrote:Awesome, interesting that he summons T-Wrecks rather than Megs.

See one post above yours.

Sabrblade wrote:

Overcracker wrote:Awesome, interesting that he summons T-Wrecks rather than Megs.

See one post above yours.

I did. Still doesn't answer why its him, and not an actual Megs. Transmetal 2 Megs for example would have been suitable.

Reverse Convoy is now randomly reminding me of the Xorn/Magneto thing that marvel did

Overcracker wrote:

Sabrblade wrote:

Overcracker wrote:Awesome, interesting that he summons T-Wrecks rather than Megs.

See one post above yours.

I did. Still doesn't answer why its him, and not an actual Megs. Transmetal 2 Megs for example would have been suitable.

The power of repurposing. The point is that, outside of Hunter Ratchet, they are redecos of Megatron toys and some are pretty obscure. And the mangaka is the master of obscurity.

Overcracker wrote:

Sabrblade wrote:

Overcracker wrote:Awesome, interesting that he summons T-Wrecks rather than Megs.

See one post above yours.

I did. Still doesn't answer why its him, and not an actual Megs. Transmetal 2 Megs for example would have been suitable.

I'm gonna guess the Selects Manga wanted to use a currently available Selects figure. And that Alternity Megatron has been in my BBTS shopping cart for a bit.

Definitnely looking forward to more Shattered Glass reveals, wonder if we'll get another this Friday.

Overcracker wrote:

Sabrblade wrote:

Overcracker wrote:Awesome, interesting that he summons T-Wrecks rather than Megs.

See one post above yours.

I did. Still doesn't answer why its him, and not an actual Megs. Transmetal 2 Megs for example would have been suitable.

Too mainstream. All of these are ones that, aside from Rebirth Megatron, have never been forms of G1 Megatron in any major media appearances, especially in Japanese G1 (which TM2 Beast Wars Megatron is a part of, and as his own character too significant to be just reused as a form of G1 Megatron).

aronjlove wrote:I'm gonna guess the Selects Manga wanted to use a currently available Selects figure.

It's the original Beast Machines Dinobots figure.

Sabrblade wrote:

aronjlove wrote:I'm gonna guess the Selects Manga wanted to use a currently available Selects figure.

It's the original Beast Machines Dinobots figure.

Whoops, well that explains why he is much more colorful in the manga than the Selects figure is

Jelze Bunnycat wrote:

Overcracker wrote:

Sabrblade wrote:

Overcracker wrote:Awesome, interesting that he summons T-Wrecks rather than Megs.

See one post above yours.

I did. Still doesn't answer why its him, and not an actual Megs. Transmetal 2 Megs for example would have been suitable.

The power of repurposing. The point is that, outside of Hunter Ratchet, they are redecos of Megatron toys and some are pretty obscure. And the mangaka is the master of obscurity.

Ahh, I see. Just having fun with Megatron Repaints.

Still want a Reverse Convoy though.

Funny screwup on hasbro's part, The banner announcing SG Starscream on the front page of Pulse has accidentally confirmed Goldbug as the next one, by using his name instead of Starscream's.

I'm curious to see goldbug and glad you pointed that out

Starscream looks great, love the big sword that splits

It looks like they also tooled a new headsculpt that references the funpub toy, giving him a bit more variety than previous releases. *Edit: just hadn't looked at the original mold in a while, and foggy memory the white made it look just different enough to think 'retool' instead of redeco.

The macross color scheme also *really* compliments the mold in robot mode.

I love Starscream's sword. The rest of him looks great too, and I think they made the right choice by going with Siege over ER because with Siege we get more articulation which means we can pose him to look really good with his swords and such

Having the Botcon original, I feel absolutely no need for that newest SG Starscream. The paint is also way, WAY too plain. Cool sword though.

Razorbeast88 wrote:I'm curious to see goldbug and glad you pointed that out

SG Goldbug was based on Cybertron Hot Shot, who had plenty of cues from Hot Rod:


Transformers Convention & Club Exclusives Goldbug Gallery

SS86 Hot Rod retool anyone?

I never got the tetrajet, so this one is great for me. I like the added swords. And honestly, that color scheme is fantastic. He will go great with my SG Megatron.

So far reveals have been:

4/9 Blurr FFF

18 days later

4/27 Megatron TFT

24 days later

5/21 Starscream FFF

so likely Goldbug will be a TFT reveal possibly June 15 or 22

and a big finish with Jetfire in July, probably another FFF *hopefully* a large one in lieu of SDCC being cancelled with a LOT of reveals for other lines

o.supreme wrote:So far reveals have been:

4/9 Blurr FFF

18 days later

4/27 Megatron TFT

24 days later

5/21 Starscream FFF

so likely Goldbug will be a TFT reveal possibly June 15 or 22

and a big finish with Jetfire in July, probably another FFF *hopefully* a large one in lieu of SDCC being cancelled with a LOT of reveals for other lines

It actually never occurred to me that Jetfire might be the last figure and serve as the "big deal" reveal, but it makes a lot of sense. He's gonna be the biggest figure in the line, plus he's gonna be the most expensive, so a big reveal at whatever event replaces SDCC would be the best solution for him and probably get the most people buying

I'd go nuts if they were to actually give us Titan class Omega Doom, Fun Pub colors and all:



Retooling the ends of his rocket to resemble the drill and claw of the Cybertron Menasor mold would be even more wonderful.

I was just looking at SG Megatron & Starscream & damn! We really need Soundwave too. I mean look at their colors, the base color is white on all 3. I NEED SG Soundwave! Now do I wait to see if they eventually make him or do I try to customize one?

What is the plan for this new SG line? Did they ever mention that it will continue with more waves?

And here is another question. Gnaw, Wreck-Gar & Slag have already sold out on Pulse. But none of the Shattered Glass have. Does that mean they're not selling well? Or does it mean they're gonna have a lot more because it's their exclusive? I love this line, except for Blurr & don't want it to fail. I hope it keeps going.