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News Credits: 4877 · Tue May 09, 2023 10:41 pm

We now have images of a completed Miner Megatron. This is a retool of the WFC Siege Megatron toy with a new headsculpt, something rather surprising since it's just a subtle change from the head that came with the Arctic camo version of this mold. There is also a new pick axe accessory and a drill that is affixed to the tank turning it into a drill tank. The details of the release are not 100% certain as it seems to be a toy for SDCC but also one that should be readily available online.

You'll let us know what you think.

News Credits: 332 · Tue May 09, 2023 10:48 pm

Drill tank Megatron? There's your biggest selling transformer in the history of the brand in Japan.

Tue May 09, 2023 10:55 pm

Yes to all of him. They really nailed the look he had in Chaos Theory/Origins. I’d forgive them for using this mold one last time to give us a proper transforming Autobot/Lost Light Megatron.

Tue May 09, 2023 11:54 pm

As long as his Helmet can't come off to unfurl weird "hair," he's perfect.

News Credits: 101 · Wed May 10, 2023 4:37 am

I always wanted a version of Miner Megs. The previous two options were either the 3P toy, or the Siege mold with the repros and a buttload of add-ons for an imperfect result.

So I'll be sure to het this one... who will ironically have the repros upgrade along some 3D printed upgrades to be truly perfect. For starter, that drill is way too small and the way it's positioned, the best it can do to a rock wall is to scratch some obscenities. It needs a big-ass drill that would convert into a sword/shield combo or something.

I'm looking forward to it. 8-)

Wed May 10, 2023 7:03 am

Just realized that this figure could also be used as a fantastic stand in for Terminus if anyone (me) was pursuing a Lost Light themed display.

News Credits: 17 · Wed May 10, 2023 8:19 am

BBTS has a pre-order for a Motormaster reissue up.
https://www.bigbadtoystore.com/Product/ ... ils/201976

Release date listed as June, though with BBTS that's aspirational.

Link via Preternia on Twitter.

News Credits: 4877 · Wed May 10, 2023 9:49 am

You never know what will happen when it comes to the demand and supply of Transformers. Motormaster turned out to be quite popular, with almost all outlets selling out. For those who missed him, he is getting restocked at BBTS for $90. You can find the link below, we thank fellow Seibertronian AcademyofDrX for letting us know.

AcademyofDrX wrote:BBTS has a pre-order for a Motormaster reissue up.
https://www.bigbadtoystore.com/Product/ ... ils/201976

Release date listed as June

News Credits: 30 · Wed May 10, 2023 10:32 am

What do I think? It looks neat, but the tip of the drill barely extends past the treads, which would make it almost useless as an actual driller. Lucky it's just a toy and they don't have to worry about that, I guess...

News Credits: 2 · Wed May 10, 2023 12:12 pm

william-james88 wrote:You never know what will happen when it comes to the demand and supply of Transformers. Motormaster turned out to be quite popular, with almost all outlets selling out. For those who missed him, he is getting restocked at BBTS for $90. You can find the link below, we thank fellow Seibertronian AcademyofDrX for letting us know.

AcademyofDrX wrote:BBTS has a pre-order for a Motormaster reissue up.
https://www.bigbadtoystore.com/Product/ ... ils/201976

Release date listed as June

Had I just waited a few more weeks instead of blowing the $200 I spent with shipping... :BOOM:

.

News Credits: 101 · Wed May 10, 2023 1:16 pm

DeathReviews wrote:What do I think? It looks neat, but the tip of the drill barely extends past the treads, which would make it almost useless as an actual driller. Lucky it's just a toy and they don't have to worry about that, I guess...

The Japanese love their drill-tanks since the 1960's at the very least. But rare are those with a LOGICAL drill.

Btw, don't bother googling "top 10 drill tanks". #-o

News Credits: 4877 · Wed May 10, 2023 1:30 pm

-Kanrabat- wrote:
DeathReviews wrote:What do I think? It looks neat, but the tip of the drill barely extends past the treads, which would make it almost useless as an actual driller. Lucky it's just a toy and they don't have to worry about that, I guess...

The Japanese love their drill-tanks since the 1960's at the very least. But rare are those with a LOGICAL drill.

Btw, don't bother googling "top 10 drill tanks".

I already did that list
https://www.seibertron.com/transformers ... des/44712/

News Credits: 42 · Wed May 10, 2023 1:48 pm

-Kanrabat- wrote:I always wanted a version of Miner Megs. The previous two options were either the 3P toy, or the Siege mold with the repros and a buttload of add-ons for an imperfect result.

So I'll be sure to het this one... who will ironically have the repros upgrade along some 3D printed upgrades to be truly perfect. For starter, that drill is way too small and the way it's positioned, the best it can do to a rock wall is to scratch some obscenities. It needs a big-ass drill that would convert into a sword/shield combo or something.

DeathReviews wrote:What do I think? It looks neat, but the tip of the drill barely extends past the treads, which would make it almost useless as an actual driller. Lucky it's just a toy and they don't have to worry about that, I guess...

I can't help with the size of the bit, but there is an easy solution hiding in plain sight for the position. Instead of putting the arm "canon" on the top of the tank, just put it between the drill bit and the axe to move the drill bit forward of the treads. At least that is what I'm going to do.

News Credits: 101 · Wed May 10, 2023 2:48 pm

william-james88 wrote:I already did that list
https://www.seibertron.com/transformers ... des/44712/

Oh thanks!

Because Google want me to be sexy and comfortable.

MyFigureCollection.net collection · Wed May 10, 2023 3:06 pm

Nemesis Destron wrote:
william-james88 wrote:You never know what will happen when it comes to the demand and supply of Transformers. Motormaster turned out to be quite popular, with almost all outlets selling out. For those who missed him, he is getting restocked at BBTS for $90. You can find the link below, we thank fellow Seibertronian AcademyofDrX for letting us know.

AcademyofDrX wrote:BBTS has a pre-order for a Motormaster reissue up.
https://www.bigbadtoystore.com/Product/ ... ils/201976

Release date listed as June

Had I just waited a few more weeks instead of blowing the $200 I spent with shipping... .

Every Commander and even a few Titans have had multiple rereleases, you can really only blame yourself here. #-o

Emerje

MyFigureCollection.net collection · Wed May 10, 2023 3:09 pm

Megatron comes with a pick axe so he and Megaempress can go on a mining excursion together.

Emerje

News Credits: 30 · Wed May 10, 2023 3:15 pm

-Kanrabat- wrote:The Japanese love their drill-tanks since the 1960's at the very least. But rare are those with a LOGICAL drill.

Btw, don't bother googling "top 10 drill tanks".

In recent history, I recall "Powerdasher" Zetar from the Selects line, and "Nosecone" from the Combiner Wars Computron set (that's the CW version, not Warriors Unite). Those didn't make sense either

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News Credits: 462 · Wed May 10, 2023 4:22 pm

DeathReviews wrote:Warriors Unite

Bruh

News Credits: 101 · Wed May 10, 2023 4:49 pm

DeathReviews wrote:
-Kanrabat- wrote:The Japanese love their drill-tanks since the 1960's at the very least. But rare are those with a LOGICAL drill.

Btw, don't bother googling "top 10 drill tanks".

In recent history, I recall "Powerdasher" Zetar from the Selects line, and "Nosecone" from the Combiner Wars Computron set (that's the CW version, not Warriors Unite). Those didn't make sense either .

It make sense if your goal is to give people trypophobia by poking tiny holes all over the place.

News Credits: 241 · Wed May 10, 2023 4:58 pm

-Kanrabat- wrote:
DeathReviews wrote:
-Kanrabat- wrote:The Japanese love their drill-tanks since the 1960's at the very least. But rare are those with a LOGICAL drill.

Btw, don't bother googling "top 10 drill tanks".

In recent history, I recall "Powerdasher" Zetar from the Selects line, and "Nosecone" from the Combiner Wars Computron set (that's the CW version, not Warriors Unite). Those didn't make sense either .

It make sense if your goal is to give people trypophobia by poking tiny holes all over the place.

Did somebody call Twin Twist?

He just loved drilling holes in the Legends Manga :lol:

News Credits: 56 · Wed May 10, 2023 5:37 pm

Emerje wrote:Every Commander and even a few Titans have had multiple rereleases, you can really only blame yourself here.

Emerje

Well, not every CC was rereleased. Kingdom Rodimus was the exception to the seemingly (now established) pattern. However it could quite possibly be that Hasbro felt that Rodimus was such a popular character, they probably produced far more than Jetfire and Skylynx initially. Thus the reason why Kingdom Rodimus was so heavily discounted at various different times (even being 50% of for a time). Even today, almost 2 years after its release, you can find Kingdom Rodimus for *basically* retail price on the secondary market. BBTS and Amazon still have them in stock.

With Motormaster it seems Hasbro just went "Back to Formula" Producing a specific amount initially, then seeing a demand for more, they are doing a second run. Seems to be working with CC for the most part. I bet they could even do a 2nd run on SG Jetfire, and it would sell well (I'm sure they wont but...) Although if you REALLY are wanting to add Armada Prime to your collection (this will be for SURE the first CC I am skipping as it dosen't fit in my collection), I wouldn't wait, I'd get it while its available through an online retailer. However if you DO happen to miss out, just wait a year or so...

Wed May 10, 2023 7:00 pm

what was wrong with reusing the head from selects combat hero megatron i thought hasbro likes to save money :-?

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News Credits: 462 · Wed May 10, 2023 7:16 pm

Ultra Markus wrote:what was wrong with reusing the head from selects combat hero megatron i thought hasbro likes to save money
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william-james88 wrote:This is a retool of the WFC Siege Megatron toy with a new headsculpt, something rather surprising since it's just a subtle change from the head that came with the Arctic camo version of this mold.