The Energon Pub

[AllNewSuperRobot]

While he does look stunning, why does he come with (what looks like) a gun?

Hunting rifle he used in "Call of the Wild".

Of course. Thanks. There are several episodes of Season One I don't seem to retain in the old memory banks, That was one of them.

Yet I also notice:

(A) No Toothbrush

(B) No Rubber Ducky... Hope remains for MP Transmetals

[Sabrblade]

(A) No Toothbrush

It's there.

[AllNewSuperRobot]

(A) No Toothbrush

It's there.

Indeed, well spotted! I forgot it was blue, I was thinking it was red for some reason

[Sabrblade]

This scene also shows why he has removable kibble in robot mode.

[Big Grim]

Oh my giddy aunt! That is bloody GORGEOUS!

[ZeroWolf]

He keeps looking better and better. It's going to be hard to top this one

[Va'al]

Fellow Seibertronians kurthy and shajaki have pointed us towards new images (thanks to Twitter user RYO) of the next Beast Wars Masterpiece figure from Takara Tomy Transformers, the purple leader of the Predacons himself, Megatron! What we get to see in the images - mirrored below for your viewing pleasure - is the accessories that accompany the release of the figure, including stand parts, shooting beam effect, hunting rifle (as seen in the 'Call of the Wild' episode of the animated series), some pose and size comparisons with Optimus Primal and Dinobot, plus a new look at how many parts of the figure are actually detachable - it's a lot.

Take it all in below, and join the discussion in the Energon Pub!

[YRQRM0]

I wish I was a bigger Beast Wars fan, cuz this guy looks amazing. I hope we get some Armada MPs some day soon.

[DecepticonFinishline]

O--N--L--Y Downside: His elbows bend the stupid way. I get why... But I still don't like it. Hopefully there are enough swivels.

[TulioDude]

Looks great!
Part of me expected a bit more of silver in his head,like the Botcon toy:

I hope we get some Armada MPs some day soon.

I hear you man.Lets hope for it.

[kurthy]

I love that you can remove the backpack.

[kurthy]

Also, no mention of the toothbrush in the pic?

[Wireless_Phantom]

O--N--L--Y Downside: His elbows bend the stupid way. I get why... But I still don't like it. Hopefully there are enough swivels.

If you look in the second photo at his tail arm you can see that he seems to have two way elbow joints so he doesn't have the ****** curler arms

[Emerje]

So it seems he doesn't come with the stand after all, just some adapters for Dinobot's stand. That's great news and hopefully will keep his price a little more manageable.

Emerje

[kurthy]

So it seems he doesn't come with the stand after all, just some adapters for Dinobot's stand. That's great news and hopefully will keep his price a little more manageable.

Emerje

"manageable"

[william-james88]

This scene also shows why he has removable kibble in robot mode.

Ah that makes sense. At first I thought they were trying to give us the look he had when we see him in the first episode, which obviously doesnt work with that giant T-Rex head. But now I see what the point was. I hope those removeable pieces still latch on well and we dont have another Raideen from SOC scenario.

[ZeroWolf]

This scene also shows why he has removable kibble in robot mode.

Ah that makes sense. At first I thought they were trying to give us the look he had when we see him in the first episode, which obviously doesnt work with that giant T-Rex head. But now I see what the point was. I hope those removeable pieces still latch on well and we dont have another Raideen from SOC scenario.

What was the problem with Raideen?

[AllNewSuperRobot]

I wish I was a bigger Beast Wars fan, cuz this guy looks amazing. I hope we get some Armada MPs some day soon.

Think of it this way, When it comes to MP, HasTak has yet to significantly deviate from release dates. Therefore:

G1 - 1984 to 1990 - They haven't even finished 1984 yet

G2 - 1993 to 1995 - A G2 MP figure does exist, so more are not impossible.

Beast Wars - 1996 to 1999 - They will shortly be Four characters into Season One. 4 of 14. Plus one redeco.

Beast Wars II - 1998 to 1999

Beast Wars Neo - 1999

Beast Machines - 1999 to 2000

Car Robots - 2000 to 2001

Armada - 2002 to 2003

[shajaki]

G2 - 1993 to 1995 - A G2 MP figure does exist, so more are not impossible.

Beast Wars - 1996 to 1999 - They will shortly be Four characters into Season One. 4 of 14. Plus one redeco.

Two MP G2 figures. Bee and Swipe.

Two BW repaints. Shadow Panther and Supreme Commander Primal.

[william-james88]

This scene also shows why he has removable kibble in robot mode.

Ah that makes sense. At first I thought they were trying to give us the look he had when we see him in the first episode, which obviously doesnt work with that giant T-Rex head. But now I see what the point was. I hope those removeable pieces still latch on well and we dont have another Raideen from SOC scenario.

What was the problem with Raideen?

He also has a removeable backpack that you need to achieve his alt mode but it does not stay on securely.

[DeadCaL]

I'm not sure which is glossier. The toy or the CG model

[D-Maximal_Primal]

I said this earlier and I must reiterate: I think this release may be the Top Masterpiece we have ever gotten. He is meticulously perfect, and oh so good looking. Yesssssssssss

[ZeroWolf]

This scene also shows why he has removable kibble in robot mode.

Ah that makes sense. At first I thought they were trying to give us the look he had when we see him in the first episode, which obviously doesnt work with that giant T-Rex head. But now I see what the point was. I hope those removeable pieces still latch on well and we dont have another Raideen from SOC scenario.

What was the problem with Raideen?

He also has a removeable backpack that you need to achieve his alt mode but it does not stay on securely.

Ah I see, hopefully in megs case it attaches securely but it does raise the spectre of future qc issues.

[Blastback]

Only one complaint. Where’s the ducky? Otherwise this looks perfect

[Sabrblade]

Only one complaint. Where’s the ducky?

In Season 2.