I've done a mini write up for all the Studio Series figures so far, so why not keep the ball rolling with Megatron and Brawl. Pics first? Pics first.
Brawl's up. He's an odd duck....
Tanks mode looks fine enough, but the main turret, y'know, the big gun you'd want to move, doesn't move. Even though there's a joint in the transformation that could totally allow it (though at the wrong axis, and would expose a huge hole). The turret above however, does move. Transformation about the right level of complexity you'd want. Bot mode is posable, enough, I guess. Nothing crazy, but not particularly limited like Blackout. His main issue, I'd say is his size. Shoulda been a Leader
*tsk tsk*. If you need a Brawl, go for it. But if you got the OG Leader, stick with him.
Megatron. If you need an ROTF one, this is likely your best bet.
His, thing... mode, sure is a thing. He's a bit uneven in the rear, and my turret is bent (from storage in bot mode, which I don't see how is unavoidable). But the thing is a thing, so
*shrug*. Transformation fools you, but its all that tricky. Once you got it, it's like "oh". Bot mode is pretty good! The right proportions, posable (ankle tilts!), and no kibble. The previous Leader is only good with upgrades, and the old Voyager (looking particularly at Movie the Best) might be painted to the nines, but he's got some crazy back kibble. I thought this new one was pretty plain-jane in pics, and while he does look better in hand, could really use some more paint. Other than that, he's pretty cool. Recommended
