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thanks h.prime.i'd hate to think the library i call my brain was starting to degrade at such a tender age.(24,for those who have been trying to figure it out)

Hey I'm 32 and if it wasn't for bookmarks I wouldn't remember anything! lol

I also used to be of the mind that Megatron and Galvatron were different characters (since I always went by toy specs over comic and cartoon bios, since they were the original source).

Over the years (in fact, fairly recently), I've come to terms with them being the same character (my own Fusion storyline features Megatron reformatting into Galvatron - even though that isn't due for a couple of hundred years...).
But I agree that just 'upgrading' him with a new paintjob and name is a major league copout.

grimlockprime108 wrote:

Greyryder wrote:Yes. But then, I have always felt that Galvatron should be a seperate character from Megatron. Of course, I think it was pretty stupid to wipe out the entire character base in TF:TM. They really jumped the sharkticon, with that one. But, that's another rant, entirely.

I'd like to see Galvatron in a modern line as a mega or an ultra. He'd be some one brought in (or created) by Megatron to be his right hand, and keep an eye on Starscream.

at least they did something bold.it may not have been well received back then but now adays,how many non anime shows wipe out a core cast like that?at least they didn't p**** out like g.i.joe did.
DOC:OH,IT'S ALRIGHT.EVEN THOUGH DUKE TOOK A LIVE COBRA IN THE HEART;HE IS ONLY GOING INTO A COMA.

and yes,i am aware that that particular rewrite was forced partially in response to children being so torn up at the death of optimus(myself included,i think i cried for 3 days straight)

Unfortunately, the guys they repleced the dead characters with all sucked. Did Kup ever shut up?

The biggest mistake with the post movie characters, was the cartoon writing for Hot Rod. (I refuse to call him by his Prime name) The kids were never going to get over the loss of Optimus, with Hot Rod constantly reminding them of him, and pointing out how much better Op was. They could have made HR into a great leader, with a "hip" personality. Instead they turned him into a emo kid.

Quite right... Rodimus was a bad plan, both in name and in character.

Hobbyist Prime wrote:At least with the alts most of the repaints have different heads and slightly different transformations so I don't feel as bad spending the money on those as opposed to just different colored plastic!

The armada ones had different circuitry and thusly, different sound effects, but that was about it

Dark_Fool wrote:

Hobbyist Prime wrote:At least with the alts most of the repaints have different heads and slightly different transformations so I don't feel as bad spending the money on those as opposed to just different colored plastic!

The armada ones had different circuitry and thusly, different sound effects, but that was about it

i don't really count voice chips as serious retooling.

and just to set the record straight here is a strip that sums up my opinion of hot rod from tmbgr.com
http://www.supermegatopia.com/tmbgr/gallery/hotrod.htm

Dark_Fool wrote:The armada ones had different circuitry and thusly, different sound effects, but that was about it

I wouldn't know about that... almost every sound-chipped fig that came supplied with batteries had 'em removed five minutes after opening them. Those that didn't supply them never got 'em.

grimlockprime108 wrote:at least bw megs actually upgraded with each paint job.

He got MTV to Pimp his Body each time.

Here's a question, does the beast changer or Noble/Savage mold count as a Megs?

Ramrider wrote:

Dark_Fool wrote:The armada ones had different circuitry and thusly, different sound effects, but that was about it

I wouldn't know about that... almost every sound-chipped fig that came supplied with batteries had 'em removed five minutes after opening them. Those that didn't supply them never got 'em.

Why?s that Ramrider? I like it when they come with sound effects cards and always get the batteries for them.

Mega-whatsit? Galva-bot? Yeah, I like the good old days, when a bot/con got an upgrade, it was a UPGRADE, and not a new paint scheme hAssbro has really dropped the ball on TF as of late. Poor Megatron doesn't get extras or new goodies like prime does, it's not really fair to the character, ok yes, he did go Super Sayain in Cybertron, but thats not good enough, he supposed to be the ephifany of evil here. If he's upgraded in a new series, he should have some major changes besides a paint job.

Tramp wrote:Why?s that Ramrider? I like it when they come with sound effects cards and always get the batteries for them.

To be honest, I'm rarely that impressed with the sound effects anyway, but the main problem is that they're often too easy to access; when simply pushing the fig forwards or turning a gun turret starts it blaring out noises, it just gets on my nerves too quickly...

I second that! If I hear another noise from Energon Bulkhead or Scorpy, I'm gonna throw them out the window!!!

Commander Loktober wrote:Mega-whatsit? Galva-bot? Yeah, I like the good old days, when a bot/con got an upgrade, it was a UPGRADE, and not a new paint scheme hAssbro has really dropped the ball on TF as of late. Poor Megatron doesn't get extras or new goodies like prime does, it's not really fair to the character, ok yes, he did go Super Sayain in Cybertron, but thats not good enough, he supposed to be the ephifany of evil here. If he's upgraded in a new series, he should have some major changes besides a paint job.

He should've been upgraded with blonde hair and a monkey tail!

Hobbyist Prime wrote:I second that! If I hear another noise from Energon Bulkhead or Scorpy, I'm gonna throw them out the window!!!

That bloody tail noise on scorpy!!!! And Armada Jetfire can be added to that list! Damn thing is always going off!

Don't jump the gun on critisizing the paint only upgrades. Cybertron has hotshot, redalert and scattershot who got much better whole new forms. I do hate the megatron repaints entirely. The second form is always better and I can't afford it. Look at cybertron meagatrons multi colour first itteration - yuck. The Galvatron silver ig beautiful but at $100Aud a peice I just can't afford another unit of the same mold.

OdeeanRDeathshead wrote:Don't jump the gun on critisizing the paint only upgrades. Cybertron has hotshot, redalert and scattershot who got much better whole new forms. I do hate the megatron repaints entirely. The second form is always better and I can't afford it. Look at cybertron meagatrons multi colour first itteration - yuck. The Galvatron silver ig beautiful but at $100Aud a peice I just can't afford another unit of the same mold.

the cy def team is a whole new mold for those characters as opposed to "i am megatron...whoops new paint job...I AM GALVATRON..YESSS"

OdeeanRDeathshead wrote:Don't jump the gun on critisizing the paint only upgrades. Cybertron has hotshot, redalert and scattershot who got much better whole new forms. I do hate the megatron repaints entirely. The second form is always better and I can't afford it. Look at cybertron meagatrons multi colour first itteration - yuck. The Galvatron silver ig beautiful but at $100Aud a peice I just can't afford another unit of the same mold.

Try Kmart, they've got a toy sale on right now

OdeeanRDeathshead wrote:Don't jump the gun on critisizing the paint only upgrades. Cybertron has hotshot, redalert and scattershot who got much better whole new forms. I do hate the megatron repaints entirely. The second form is always better and I can't afford it. Look at cybertron meagatrons multi colour first itteration - yuck. The Galvatron silver ig beautiful but at $100Aud a peice I just can't afford another unit of the same mold.

hjow much is $100aud in us dollars?

grimlockprime108 wrote:

OdeeanRDeathshead wrote:Don't jump the gun on critisizing the paint only upgrades. Cybertron has hotshot, redalert and scattershot who got much better whole new forms. I do hate the megatron repaints entirely. The second form is always better and I can't afford it. Look at cybertron meagatrons multi colour first itteration - yuck. The Galvatron silver ig beautiful but at $100Aud a peice I just can't afford another unit of the same mold.

hjow much is $100aud in us dollars?

As calculated by XE.com, it's about $75 US, or 40 quids English.
Looks like the Aussies are paying Brit prices...

ouch,brits and aussies getting the sharp end of the hasbro stick

I will not lie, the repaints are a bit much, i mean i can't quite handle the "i'm a bad ass, now i got a new paint job, i'm a BIGGER bad ass!" and there is truth in the fact that armada megs shoulda made the jump to energonm galvatron, the comic tried to do that as opposed to the cartoon. and as far as sound effects cards goes, i actually liked armada over load, for the simple fact that he was the first transformer to make the transformation sound, i mean, yeah after there was all the energon characters but hey overload, and roll out are the first rookies to have it, they take major kudos from me.

Dark_Fool wrote:

grimlockprime108 wrote:at least bw megs actually upgraded with each paint job.

Here's a question, does the beast changer or Noble/Savage mold count as a Megs?

Well does it?

Give me more Megatrons/Galvatrons dammit!!! I want more!!!!!!

Dark_Fool wrote:

Dark_Fool wrote:

grimlockprime108 wrote:at least bw megs actually upgraded with each paint job.

Here's a question, does the beast changer or Noble/Savage mold count as a Megs?

Well does it?

Give me more Megatrons/Galvatrons dammit!!! I want more!!!!!!

*GIVES DF HIS MORE ALREADY, DAMMNIT!!!!* @.@;


In all actuality, imo, the Beast Changer does count as a Megatron. Just only half way... I mean... They did make him into his own character... Kind of. He was more like the Maximal's pet dog in the end. :\ Kinda get that "Old Yeller" feel between him and Nightscream...

Other than that, though, he is yet another Megs.