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News Credits: 456 · by **Sabrblade** » Mon Apr 08, 2013 2:42 pm

I, too, like the look of this thing. Even as a proto, this thing looks good. That non-final green looks pretty sharp on him.

And I think it could even work for a half-decent BW Rampage/Shokaract redeco homage.

by **gothsaurus** » Mon Apr 08, 2013 2:45 pm

The styling on this isn't bad at all (knowing it's prototype colors). BUT I'd so much rather have a Depth Charge like this... or a Sharkticon... or a Seacon set... instead of a funny-styled Megatron.

And agreed... that weapon is silly. Hope it pops off.

News Credits: 456 · by **Sabrblade** » Mon Apr 08, 2013 2:52 pm

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by **gothsaurus** » Mon Apr 08, 2013 3:05 pm

ZOMG. Okay, now I'm in... at LEAST for the repaint/retool as Shockaract. (or my OWN repaint as Shockaract.)

Wow. That's spot on. Thanks for the post Sabrblade.

News Credits: 1 · by **Janus Prime** » Mon Apr 08, 2013 3:08 pm

I´m pretty happy about this. I always thought a shark would be a great alt mode for G1 Megatron, it´s menacing, evil looking, yet a bit awkward and completely useless in more than one situation, just like his gun mode. Also, he could still retain his white/grey color scheme.

Being from the same gender but somewhat different, Shockwave would be a barracuda.

So, seeing a Megatron with fish atributes and a barracuda for a fusion cannon is awesome to me.

by **Valandar** » Mon Apr 08, 2013 3:22 pm

Janus Prime wrote:Being from the same gender but somewhat different, Shockwave would be a barracuda.

Unfortunately, BH Shockwave is a pseudo-tank with claws.

News Credits: 1 · by **njb902** » Mon Apr 08, 2013 3:28 pm

This is very disappointing, and please don't make him look like this in the show.

News Credits: 456 · by **Sabrblade** » Mon Apr 08, 2013 3:32 pm

BBTS calls it "Sharkticon Megatron".

Possible hint as to the final color scheme, perhaps?

by **gothsaurus** » Mon Apr 08, 2013 3:33 pm

I think you're echoing what we ALL are hoping... add the new characters (dragons, etc.), but don't monkey with the existing character models for the original lineup. I think I'd give myself a cramp with that much eye rolling.

Website · by **Fires_Of_Inferno** » Mon Apr 08, 2013 3:53 pm

Am I the only one who sees a Transmetal Megatron in this? That would be an awesome paint scheme. :PREDACON:

News Credits: 456 · by **Sabrblade** » Mon Apr 08, 2013 4:33 pm

Fires_Of_Inferno wrote:Am I the only one who sees a Transmetal Megatron in this?

Obvious aquatic creature designs are obvious.

by **The Variable** » Mon Apr 08, 2013 5:11 pm

With these prototype colors, I'm seeing a lot of influence coming from ROTF Megatron in this design.

The fusion cannon looks too separated from his arm in the photo, but it looks like the connecting post can fold up into the cannon's body, and if I'm not mistaken, it looks like there's another grip within the body of the cannon itself (there's a post of lighter plastic visible in the back view of the cannon above the cannon's post, likewise, the main post looks like it's connected via a hinge). If I'm right, they may have designed the cannon to be held in a way that evokes ROTF Megatron's "murder arm".

News Credits: 1 · by **njb902** » Mon Apr 08, 2013 5:15 pm

The Variable wrote:With these prototype colors, I'm seeing a lot of influence coming from ROTF Megatron in this design.

The fusion cannon looks too separated from his arm in the photo, but it looks like the connecting post can fold up into the cannon's body, and if I'm not mistaken, it looks like there's another grip within the body of the cannon itself (there's a post of lighter plastic visible in the back view of the cannon above the cannon's post, likewise, the main post looks like it's connected via a hinge). If I'm right, they may have designed the cannon to be held in a way that evokes ROTF Megatron's "murder arm".

That's an interesting take on it.

News Credits: 15 · by **PrymeStriker** » Mon Apr 08, 2013 6:06 pm

Sabrblade wrote:
PrymeStriker wrote:Awww. I was hoping for Prime's take on Animated's Marauder Megatron for Beast Megatron.
You were hoping for a non-beast-themed design for a beast-themed toyline?

I was hoping for something similar to Beast Optimus Prime with a robot mode based off of Marauder Megatron's design (mostly with the head and it's BM homage). That's not a stretch. It could've and should've happened.

News Credits: 8 · by **Megatron Wolf** » Mon Apr 08, 2013 6:17 pm

lmfao look at that gun, what does he call it the guppy of doom? no wait the goldfish of terror. My god that is the funniest thing ive seen in a long time, thanks hasblo i needed a good laugh today. This isnt going to be made is it? crap april fools is over so i guess it is. Thats all we need is another shelf warmer, hell i might just buy one just so i can laugh once a day.

News Credits: 456 · by **Sabrblade** » Mon Apr 08, 2013 6:22 pm

Megatron Wolf wrote:lmfao look at that gun, what does he call it the guppy of doom? no wait the goldfish of terror.

Fishin' Cannon.

by **CR71Autobot** » Mon Apr 08, 2013 7:26 pm

(Yay my first post on the site!)
Honestly this is what I kind of expected... A lame remold. Ah well, still eagerly awaiting the Generations triple changers!

by **ILL-Star** » Mon Apr 08, 2013 8:48 pm

I feared he'd just be a stupid retool. But I was wrong. HE'S A FREAK'N AWESOME RETOOL!

News Credits: 5749 · by **El Duque** » Mon Apr 08, 2013 10:43 pm

by **MGrotusque** » Mon Apr 08, 2013 10:55 pm

RhA wrote:
BTW, the head/chest looks like Skalor. Maybe his alt. mode will end up like Seawing?

I was very much thinking Seacons as well. If he transforms into anything even remotely resembling a Seacon than i'll buy him.

News Credits: 1 · by **njb902** » Mon Apr 08, 2013 11:48 pm

Megatron combining with 5 jet ski vehicons to form pirahnicon!

by **darthzabuza** » Tue Apr 09, 2013 12:52 am

I'm holding off judgement until I see a final paintjob. If it's satisfactory, I'll buy it to customize into Galvatron. I'm dying for an in-scale reformatted Megs... :sad:

News Credits: 1 · by **Sodan-1** » Tue Apr 09, 2013 4:21 am

I like the new sculpting on the figure itself, but not sure I get the Seacon look on Megatron. The weapon is a waste of plastic, although, does it look like it converts to a blade weapon of sorts?

News Credits: 12 · by **Evil Eye** » Tue Apr 09, 2013 6:24 am

I actually quite like this if I'm honest...

Even the weapon is kinda cool. I could get behind this.

by **XDMan** » Wed Apr 10, 2013 6:30 pm

Sometimes, this retool makes me hope he comes with a Star Saber. What makes this guy worse is his fusion cannon, which looks too big and could make his ball joint loose.

Off topic, but is his First Edition fusion cannon compatible with the Voyager mold?