The Energon Pub

[Cobotron]

Skywarp, I think. Right?

I thought Skywarp was in the Bruticus wave

Then whose wave is Starscream in?

He's part of wave 4. The Megatrons were wave 1, thundercracker was 2, Magnus was 3 and Starscream is 4.

Then Skywarp must be 2016 Wave 1, and since he's the last CW Leader before the switch to Titans Return, Wave 2 must have no Leader.

Yes, this is exactly the way I see it. Unless Blaster gets released ahead of the rest, making him a leader figure coming out in the summer (which would make sense since busszaw would be issued by then).

Ya know though, it was discussed months ago, but it seems like the leaders aren't really following the Deluxe waves. They seem to kinda surf their own waves.

[william-james88]

Skywarp, I think. Right?

I thought Skywarp was in the Bruticus wave

Then whose wave is Starscream in?

He's part of wave 4. The Megatrons were wave 1, thundercracker was 2, Magnus was 3 and Starscream is 4.

Then Skywarp must be 2016 Wave 1, and since he's the last CW Leader before the switch to Titans Return, Wave 2 must have no Leader.

Yes, this is exactly the way I see it. Unless Blaster gets released ahead of the rest, making him a leader figure coming out in the summer (which would make sense since busszaw would be issued by then).

Ya know though, it was discussed months ago, but it seems like the leaders aren't really following the Deluxe waves. They seem to kinda surf their own waves.

Yes, along with the legends class. And that makes sense since they are different price points and require different shelf space. Although there does seem to be as many waves for each class.

[RAR]

It would make a lot of sense to release Blaster/Optimus as soon as they can - But it's possible there could be refresh items in the CW Leader Skywarp case like Magnus or Starscream or if they were being smart G1 Megatron.

But yes getting Blaster out early as possible would be a smart thing to do - unless they want some time to try to get rid of all those Armada Megatrons still.

[D-Maximal_Primal]

They can afford to wait with Optimus. We got 2 new ones this year, it can wait a bit

[chuckdawg1999]

Despite the backlash towards leaders, I still think Megatron was one of the best leaders we have gotten. I love that toy to death

I agree 100%! Pictures and videos don't do the figure justice, you have to have it in hand.

[D-Maximal_Primal]

Despite the backlash towards leaders, I still think Megatron was one of the best leaders we have gotten. I love that toy to death

I agree 100%! Pictures and videos don't do the figure justice, you have to have it in hand.

He was thought to be a great toy before he was released, and he lived up to expectations

[william-james88]

Is megatron better than Jetfire or Ultra magnus? If yes, please let me know why.

[D-Maximal_Primal]

Is megatron better than Jetfire or Ultra magnus? If yes, please let me know why.

it honestly all depends what you are looking for. Megatron is definitely a little more hefty in mass and is very solid in vehicle mode. All his stuff comes together and locks in very securely. He also has very little kibble. Now Jetfire is lighter, but he is also very tight in transformation, but he does have a little bit of a backpack. Magnus is also lightly built, but he has pretty much no kibble. The Megatron transformation is the simplist of the 3 to me, and Magnus is the most complex. Megatron's accessories also make the most sense. Megs has wrist articulation and the arm cannon is quite posable and he has waist articulation, but he has limited knees due to the treads. The others lack all of those traits. The working treads are also a huge plus and add a level of very coolness to him. He also has an amazing headsculpt and sticker options. And he has a firing missile that is also not easily set off, like Jetfire's. And he even has a spark chamber just like the episode of Beast Wars where BW Megs takes his spark.

Overall to me his is the best because he is hefty, tight, posable and just has a cool look to him. Jetfire is a very good light jetformer and Magnus attention to detail and a very involved transformation due to the truck and trailer mode. it is a tight race, and it really depends on if you want heft, robot visible in vehicle, kibble, design, transformation and gimmicks (Cause the Minimus feature wins that for Magnus). I think Megs is the best overall. Magnus would be if he were heavier and Jetfire would be if some hollow parts and overly excessive accessories were not present. Plus Megs has the best paintjob by far

[william-james88]

The reason I hold off on megs is the kibble. While you say he was very little of it I cant help but see his giant backpack at every angle I look at him. The Armada version makes it work a bit better by making the threads giant shoulder pads in robot mode, like the original toy. The in the grey/silver version, they just end up bunched in the back. And Jetfire might have his nosecone in the back, but from the front it jus looks like his wings which is very much his usual look.

All in all, I thank you very much for your comparisons but I still wonder about Megatron's kibble.

[Cobotron]

Will, nothing says you can't configure Megs' back kib like the Armada version. In fact I do that with mine. I like him with "wings". It definatley changes him from having a classic look, but to that I say, he's not really "classic" Megatron, but an update.

[william-james88]

Will, nothing says you can't configure Megs' back kib like the Armada version. In fact I do that with mine. I like him with "wings". It definatley changes him from having a classic look, but to that I say, he's not really "classic" Megatron, but an update.

So he would be yet another Classics Megatron with wings

[Cobotron]

HA! Exactly, but oh how you twist my words.
CW Leader Megs' wings are much less obtrusive, that's for sure.

and BTW, nice little analysis D-Max.

[D-Maximal_Primal]

The reason I hold off on megs is the kibble. While you say he was very little of it I cant help but see his giant backpack at every angle I look at him. The Armada version makes it work a bit better by making the threads giant shoulder pads in robot mode, like the original toy. The in the grey/silver version, they just end up bunched in the back. And Jetfire might have his nosecone in the back, but from the front it jus looks like his wings which is very much his usual look.

All in all, I thank you very much for your comparisons but I still wonder about Megatron's kibble.

Megatron's kibble really isn't that bothersome. from the Front the treads are not really visible, only from the side, and to me it helps make him beefier and more built in the midsection. IDW also had miner Megatron with the treads set up Armada style but not as exaggerated, so it also works. The reason I mentioned Jetfire is because the cockpit just seems so weird sitting out like that. The wings even out pretty well just the cockpit stands out. But I always have the thruster pack attached so it hides the cockpit, but still is a little ungainly for a jetformer.

HA! Exactly, but oh how you twist my words.
CW Leader Megs' wings are much less obtrusive, that's for sure.

and BTW, nice little analysis D-Max.

Thanks

[galvatron00]

I really enjoy CW Leader Megatron, especially with Reprolabels. One of my favorite figures! To have so LITTLE kibble on a Megatron is awesome. I really think it's not kibbly.

[D-Maximal_Primal]

I really enjoy CW Leader Megatron, especially with Reprolabels. One of my favorite figures! To have so LITTLE kibble on a Megatron is awesome. I really think it's not kibbly.

Even without the reprolabels he is an awesome figure. He works so well and look so accurate to a real tank, and there really isn't any robot visible in tank mode and the robot mode is very clean

[galvatron00]

I really enjoy CW Leader Megatron, especially with Reprolabels. One of my favorite figures! To have so LITTLE kibble on a Megatron is awesome. I really think it's not kibbly.

Even without the reprolabels he is an awesome figure. He works so well and look so accurate to a real tank, and there really isn't any robot visible in tank mode and the robot mode is very clean

Agreed. I just wanted the Reprolabels and I'm happy I got them

[william-james88]

To be fair guys, MP 05 has little to no kibble

Thinking back on megs toys, both Beast Wars TM 2 Megs and galaxy Force Megs have crazy kibble. Dont know if I should make a list of most outlandish alt mode kibble in robot mode. That dragon tail in the back of Megs' head is pretty insane.

[D-Maximal_Primal]

At the same time, this Megs has solid tank kibble that can be let out like wings but can condense and be barely visible from the front. And the rest of the figure is solid too, even has details put in where joints rotate and where transformation occurs, ala spark chamber. And the molding is still done to where it looks like he could turn into a gun from the front, seeing as how the tank treads are pretty well concealed

[Stuartmaximus]

anyone else think that the size of CW Ultra Magnus in truck mode is too big? coz even car transporters are not THAT huge! & i think even the original G1 one wasn't that big in car transporter mode

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[Sabrblade]

His altmode is supposed to be a monster of a truck.

Kinda like this one:



Taking up the multiple highway lanes at once.

[Stuartmaximus]

His altmode is supposed to be a monster of a truck.

Kinda like this one:



Taking up the multiple highway lanes at once.

btw your picture is not showing up

[Sabrblade]

btw your picture is not showing up

Shows up on my end. Does your computer not like Photobucket?

[Stuartmaximus]

btw your picture is not showing up

Shows up on my end. Does your computer not like Photobucket?

i'm not on a computer bro! but yes, my device obviously doesn't like photobucket

[Burn]

Worked fine for me.

One of the greatest comic panels ever.

[Sabrblade]

It's been reuploaded to PostImage, anyway.