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News Credits: 9 · by **Sowndwave76** » Thu May 29, 2025 9:13 pm

Sabrblade wrote:
Sowndwave76 wrote:It's just going to be almost laughable when a 3P company makes a cannon that is near perfect...
There may already be one right now.

There ya go... That cannon mold/design is on point... Weird, it can be done!
Too bad it's unknown if that's compatible with the new Megs (probably unlikely), otherwise I'd preorder that set right now. Plus, the small alt mode gun looks better than what we've seen of the new one, and I'd also take that alternative head and back panel for Optimus.

News Credits: 456 · by **Sabrblade** » Thu May 29, 2025 9:44 pm

Sowndwave76 wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:
Sowndwave76 wrote:It's just going to be almost laughable when a 3P company makes a cannon that is near perfect...
There may already be one right now.

There ya go... That cannon mold/design is on point... Weird, it can be done!
Too bad it's unknown if that's compatible with the new Megs (probably unlikely), otherwise I'd preorder that set right now. Plus, the small alt mode gun looks better than what we've seen of the new one, and I'd also take that alternative head and back panel for Optimus.

Looks like the cannon can also be wielded in-hand by Optimus, which would suggest the tab connecting it to the arm is 5mm. Hopefully SS86 Megatron's cannon is likewise 5mm-compatible.

I would also recommend the kit for the additional parts it contains in later images in that listing, which help to complete the look of Optimus's hips and Matrix chamber.

News Credits: 456 · by **Sabrblade** » Thu May 29, 2025 11:07 pm

Hello, Megatron!

News Credits: 11 · by **Overcracker** » Fri May 30, 2025 3:49 pm

He looks really good I that dark shot.

Legs: suitably skinny.
Facesculpt: menacing.
Chest: barreled as it should be.

"Their defenses are broken, let the slaughter begin!"

Can't wait for a full reveal. Still annoyed at that fusion cannon not being scoped enough, but hey...

News Credits: 9 · by **Sowndwave76** » Fri May 30, 2025 10:10 pm

Sabrblade wrote:
Sowndwave76 wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:
Sowndwave76 wrote:It's just going to be almost laughable when a 3P company makes a cannon that is near perfect...
There may already be one right now.

There ya go... That cannon mold/design is on point... Weird, it can be done!
Too bad it's unknown if that's compatible with the new Megs (probably unlikely), otherwise I'd preorder that set right now. Plus, the small alt mode gun looks better than what we've seen of the new one, and I'd also take that alternative head and back panel for Optimus.
Looks like the cannon can also be wielded in-hand by Optimus, which would suggest the tab connecting it to the arm is 5mm. Hopefully SS86 Megatron's cannon is likewise 5mm-compatible.

I would also recommend the kit for the additional parts it contains in later images in that listing, which help to complete the look of Optimus's hips and Matrix chamber.

If that's the case, I'll be buying that kit.
When I looked at that cannon, it almost looks like it has tabs that would clip it to the forearm... Probably not right, but that's how it looked to me.

News Credits: 4835 · by **william-james88** » Sat May 31, 2025 10:57 pm

We finally have a good look at both Studio Series deluxe Widowmaker and SS86 Leader Megatron.
Our look at leader class Megatron comes from a video from Icon of Iacon. They also posted a video of Widowmaker, who of course has a lot more vehicle kibble on her than her concept art.

Edit: the videos have since gone private but we have some images below to show you the figures

News Credits: 9 · by **Sowndwave76** » Sat May 31, 2025 11:06 pm

Here’s a shot from Instagram:

News Credits: 7 · by **Roadbuster** » Sat May 31, 2025 11:21 pm

Got to see the vid before it was privated. I'm liking what I see. Bot mode is as close as I think they can get. A definate pick up for me when this comes out. Now we just gotta see the accessories.

News Credits: 9 · by **Sowndwave76** » Sat May 31, 2025 11:32 pm

Initial thoughts on Megs...

The only nit-pick I'm pointing out is still the cannon... And because the rest of the figure looks so good, the cannon looking off actually sticks out more.

But overall this is very, very good. I saw the video before it was made private as well, and the engineering is a lot more involved than I even thought it would be.

Quick heads-up, I'm watching a livestream on YouTube right now, and the photo being shown multiple times is way over-saturated, making parts of Megatron's legs look blue-ish. But in the photo I've posted those same parts look more gray. There's no way those are as blue as what I'm looking at on my tv.

I'm glad they nailed the face and headsculpt... Honestly, I can't wait to see side by side comparisons of this version vs the ER version... Finally people will see what I've said in the past that the ER face/head were really off.

Well, bring on the preorders!!

by **RiddlerJ** » Sat May 31, 2025 11:36 pm

What a lame tank mode.

Considering they weren't even bothering with a movie accurate alt mode, they could've given him a much simpler one, kept the part count down, kept the robot mode more accurate and included a bunch of extra accessories to, at least, give him more play value. Instead, it's Leader class prices for a pretty weak figure.

Pass

News Credits: 9 · by **Sowndwave76** » Sun Jun 01, 2025 12:11 am

Photos from Reddit:

So the alt mode gun has a tab on the top of the scope so it can store on his back... :roll:

The back of the waist and the back of the lower legs are kind of mehhhh, but overall, the more I'm seeing the more I like this figure. I'm really glad he isn't like Galvatron with shoulders that are too broad/wide, and imo the lower legs and feet look better proportionally than the MP figure's. In fact, overall, I think I may like this better than the MP, at least from the front.

News Credits: 456 · by **Sabrblade** » Sun Jun 01, 2025 12:41 am

That is a very clean looking back. No altmode kibble, and minimal tech greeble.

News Credits: 22 · by **Rodimus Prime** » Sun Jun 01, 2025 1:25 am

If I ever see it in store or on Amazon, I'll get it. But it's not a must-have. Now, if Hasbro decides to put out a comic version, with black helmet, I'm all over that. The cannon would even be more acceptable that way.

News Credits: 30 · by **DeathReviews** » Sun Jun 01, 2025 1:58 am

I’m liking what I see so far. Thank goodness they’ve finally abandoned that disgusting “H” tank configuration. Perfection only exists in the imagination, so SS86 Megatron is definitely on my list of desired acquisitions. The treads appear to run all the way front to back, there are no robot feet hanging off the back. I think it’s safe to say that the Siege mold can be consigned to the garbage dump of history. I can’t tell if there’s open gaps under the front or in back, or if the cannon suffers from the same annoying floppy-ness as AotP Megatronus. But overall - good work.

Now Hasbro - PLEASE make sure you stock enough on Pulse so they don’t sell out instantly! Make sure you provide enough for everyone who wants one for a change!

I think I can see at least a “G2” repaint for THIS mold…

by **Grahf_** » Sun Jun 01, 2025 3:03 am

I see Megatron decided that his assless pants were the ones to go for this time.

I just rewatched the American Pie movies a few days ago and this Megatron is reminding me of the character of Bear from the third movie. When he goes to Jim's house for the bachelor party and he's wearing the assless pants.

I don't know, they remembered to get his full front diaper and his side skirts. But the shot form the back just looks funny. Like there should be two more flaps back there.

Figure looks amazing though. Too bad I missed the videos.

He's taller than Optimus and Galvatron though. Wasn't expecting that.

by **Dino-Snarl** » Sun Jun 01, 2025 5:50 am

They should do the Goodbye Convoy and Goodbye Megatron gift sets that were released as exclusives in Japan once SS Megs is released. Always loved those sets. They could use the same cover art and styrofoam too, like Japan likes to do (Missing Link line).

Unfortunately, the Studio Series Red Alert figure is not a Lamborghini Countach LP500S. Thoughts to suggest another mould? They could use the upcoming Crasher for Mirage retooled and recolored of course.

News Credits: 100 · by **-Kanrabat-** » Sun Jun 01, 2025 5:53 am

Too bad the Megs videos has been killed. >:oP

News Credits: 19 · by **blackeyedprime** » Sun Jun 01, 2025 6:17 am

RED still has a better alt mode but Megatron looks pretty good in bot mode, def not paying leader or new voyager price on this one, even if it looks like one of the better options for display.

News Credits: 9 · by **Sowndwave76** » Sun Jun 01, 2025 8:40 am

I definitely see the G2 deco being used for this mold, and I’d guess a Reformatting version as well from Gen Selects. From there, possibly a battle-damaged version, but maybe more likely, a comic deco with a different head.

This also has me wondering if the Optimus in next year’s ‘86 movie capsule will be a battle damaged or even grayed-out, “dead” version…. Either would make sense being a sans trailer release and such an important part of the movie. Done well enough I may bite since I’m probably passing on the majority of those others in the capsule.

Back to Megs, I agree the back of the waist looks kind of odd. The hole there looks to be a good opportunity for a 3P part, which could be designed with hinged flaps.
I see an upgrade kit containing that, a better cannon, fillers for 5mm ports, the hole in the back of his head, possibly other small gap-filler pieces, & the smaller gun he shot Prime with.
Of course there are other options as well, the ‘ol energon chain mace being one, and even an improved sculpt for the smaller alt mode gun.

News Credits: 9 · by **Sowndwave76** » Sun Jun 01, 2025 9:04 am

A couple more photos:

News Credits: 11 · by **Overcracker** » Sun Jun 01, 2025 9:25 am

Having seen all the pics, it's impressive how the tank mode simply melts into the robot mode, leaving only a couple of very small hints that that is what he transforms into.

The tank mode itself, is nothing spectacular. But then, nobody's here for the Tank mode.

Robot mode is really good. Still the scope is annoying.
Missing the red panels on the inside of the lower legs.
Rocking the bell bottoms
Kind of sad he does not get the man from uncle parts. I know, no gun mode, but it would have been nice to give him a gun emplacement. 3rd parties... roll out and design.

All that said, definitely pre-ordering him.

News Credits: 2 · by **Pax XilThalon** » Sun Jun 01, 2025 10:28 am

Grahf_ wrote:I see Megatron decided that his assless pants were the ones to go for this.

I think that’s a design feature based on transformation. It looks like the side skirts swing backwards.

News Credits: 456 · by **Sabrblade** » Sun Jun 01, 2025 10:37 am

Overcracker wrote:Missing the red panels on the inside of the lower legs.

That's due to Megatron's cartoon model not having any red on his legs:

News Credits: 11 · by **Overcracker** » Sun Jun 01, 2025 11:22 am

Sabrblade wrote:
Overcracker wrote:Missing the red panels on the inside of the lower legs.
That's due to Megatron's cartoon model not having any red on his legs:

Good point.
Now we can look forward to Toy accurate repaint, and a Megaplex redeco from Takara. :-D