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[william-james88]

Will Megatron ever be a gun again?

Sure, Takara still makes em. I’m looking at my « recent enough » MP Megs which turns into a gun.

[Sabrblade]

Yeah, in a previous Hasbro livestream, Evan basically said "Gun Megatron isn't happening."

But while that means Hasbro can't make one, that doesn't mean Takara can't make a Japanese-market-exclusive one on their own completely separate from Hasbro. It just means Hasbro can't sell it in their markets at mass retail. Because doing so would be against the law.

[Razorbeast88]

I'd be down for a turret Megatron or "submarine" or something

[SpaceEagle]

I'm still hoping they'll be really funny and give him some sort of generic pistol mode with a big orange cap blast effect, heh. Probably won't happen, but hey, maybe the Leader Class price point might add some more transformation joints to have a "ship" mode that one could "mistransform" into a gun mode...

[Sabrblade]

I'm still hoping they'll be really funny and give him some sort of generic pistol mode with a big orange cap blast effect, heh. Probably won't happen, but hey, maybe the Leader Class price point might add some more transformation joints to have a "ship" mode that one could "mistransform" into a gun mode...

That's our best hope, like how Siege Soundwave was officially a spaceship but could unofficially be converted into his lamppost mode.

[SpaceEagle]

I'm still hoping they'll be really funny and give him some sort of generic pistol mode with a big orange cap blast effect, heh. Probably won't happen, but hey, maybe the Leader Class price point might add some more transformation joints to have a "ship" mode that one could "mistransform" into a gun mode...

That's our best hope, like how Siege Soundwave was officially a spaceship but could unofficially be converted into his lamppost mode.

Hmmm, honestly, now I can see them satisfying both crowds by giving him a tank mode one could "mistransform" into a gun mode...maybe grooves on the "pistol grip" could act as treads, and seeing how the Siege mold's tank cannon split into two weapons, maybe the new mold could have a cannon that happens to split into a "gun barrel" and a "scope"...

[Dr. Caelus]

Well, part of SS86 is supposed to be scale, and a leader class Megatron can't turn into a gun small enough for a voyager Starscream to hold, so I say **** it. Just make him a non-transforming action figure that's worth $55.

[Emerje]

I honestly don't care what Megatron turns into as long as his bot mode is accurate. No armored panels on the legs, no backpack, make the most of that higher price point and really hide the alt mode, be it tank treads or wings.

And yeah, he definitely won't turn into a gun, not after we got two very obvious unrealistic gun characters that became a submarine and a space battleship.

Emerje

[chuckdawg1999]

I'm still hoping they'll be really funny and give him some sort of generic pistol mode with a big orange cap blast effect, heh. Probably won't happen, but hey, maybe the Leader Class price point might add some more transformation joints to have a "ship" mode that one could "mistransform" into a gun mode...

That's our best hope, like how Siege Soundwave was officially a spaceship but could unofficially be converted into his lamppost mode.

I would say the lamppost mode was official since it was shown, albeit hidden, on the packaging, and there were extra tabs and slots for things to peg in, in said mode. Maybe they can do the same for Megatron.

[-Kanrabat-]

Will Megatron ever be a gun again?

Outside of 100% Takara initiated projects that are developed exclusively for Japanese markets? No, never, ever.

keep surprising us since Siege.
So, no. I'll never say "never".

[Sabrblade]

Will Megatron ever be a gun again?

Outside of 100% Takara initiated projects that are developed exclusively for Japanese markets? No, never, ever.

keep surprising us since Siege.
So, no. I'll never say "never".

Yeah, in a previous Hasbro livestream, Evan basically said "Gun Megatron isn't happening."

But while that means Hasbro can't make one, that doesn't mean Takara can't make a Japanese-market-exclusive one on their own completely separate from Hasbro. It just means Hasbro can't sell it in their markets at mass retail. Because doing so would be against the law.

[D-Maximal_Primal]

As for the SS CC figure, who would it be?

WE have actually had this discussion in this thread multiple times. options include RotB Stratosphere, TLK Infernocus, a re-do of Demolishor for more scale accurate appearance, the Dinobots (or at least a couple of them), even the Driller if they weren't brave enough to attempt leader scale.

[-Kanrabat-]

Will Megatron ever be a gun again?

Outside of 100% Takara initiated projects that are developed exclusively for Japanese markets? No, never, ever.

keep surprising us since Siege.
So, no. I'll never say "never".

Yeah, in a previous Hasbro livestream, Evan basically said "Gun Megatron isn't happening."

But while that means Hasbro can't make one, that doesn't mean Takara can't make a Japanese-market-exclusive one on their own completely separate from Hasbro. It just means Hasbro can't sell it in their markets at mass retail. Because doing so would be against the law.

Even with the good ol' orange cap ?

Regardless, if they pull off a perfect tank mode with a bot that is 100% show accurate with most if not all tank kibble invisible, I'd be happy.

That is, unless Megatron have a "submarine mode."

[Rtron]

I honestly don't care what Megatron turns into as long as his bot mode is accurate. No armored panels on the legs, no backpack, make the most of that higher price point and really hide the alt mode, be it tank treads or wings.

And yeah, he definitely won't turn into a gun, not after we got two very obvious unrealistic gun characters that became a submarine and a space battleship.

Emerje

I really hope this is the way they choose to go.

[Hairball178]

Watch, it'll be a R.E.D. series repack. It could come with a small version of his gun mode compatible with regular figures & the sword and pistol. Maybe even swappable battle damage pieces to reach the Leader class price point.Throw in Laserbeak to perch on his arm, and a huge blast effect for turning Ironhide's head into a canoe.

[SpaceEagle]

I think the most realistic answer is that it'll be a Megs that has a tank mode but with the 'bot mode looks more like his 'toon self with more accurate proportions and kibble placement (such as the barrel on his back.) Seeing as Studio Series is billed as a collector's line, and him getting the Leader Class budget, it'll likely use that to have a bit more complex of a transformation to make him look more screen accurate. And I'm pretty sure they'll chuck in a tiny gun mode Megs as an accessory, much like the one in that one accessory Selects bundle and the tiny Legacy Megs.

But hey, I am pretty interested to see what they'll do, at worst it'll be a more screen accurate ER reuse with the Laserbeak from Netflix Soundwave thrown in or something.

[chuckdawg1999]

Ya know, I'll just throw this out, but with the scope, stock, and extension Megs really doesn't look like a real gun, especially in the animation style. As long as everything is integrated, they might be able to pull it off.

[Emerje]

Ya know, I'll just throw this out, but with the scope, stock, and extension Megs really doesn't look like a real gun, especially in the animation style. As long as everything is integrated, they might be able to pull it off.

Again, being realistic has absolutely nothing to do with it. If unrealistic laser guns like Six Shot and Shockwave couldn't have gun modes then slightly realistic Megatron stands no chance.

Emerje

[SpaceEagle]

Yeah, Six Shot's gun mode is probably one of the least realistic ones possible, even some of those Nerf guns are more believable. Yet, still not allowed to be sold as a gun. C'est la vie!
I'm still betting on this Megs becoming a tank, though, I am still hoping they'll do something like having him be a tank that could just-so-happen to become a gun if you "mistransform" it...
Though I'd also be cool with the past UNCLE add-ons instead being reimagined as an artillery piece that Megs tows around in tank mode.

[chuckdawg1999]

Ya know, I'll just throw this out, but with the scope, stock, and extension Megs really doesn't look like a real gun, especially in the animation style. As long as everything is integrated, they might be able to pull it off.

Again, being realistic has absolutely nothing to do with it. If unrealistic laser guns like Six Shot and Shockwave couldn't have gun modes then slightly realistic Megatron stands no chance.

Emerje

Was that because of the law or because Hasbro was playing it safe? If Hasbro can sell gel blasters and now half length pro blasters that almost shoot as hard and fast as real steel, I don't see a problem with Six Shot or Shockwave. Megs might be harder but still.

[Emerje]

Ya know, I'll just throw this out, but with the scope, stock, and extension Megs really doesn't look like a real gun, especially in the animation style. As long as everything is integrated, they might be able to pull it off.

Again, being realistic has absolutely nothing to do with it. If unrealistic laser guns like Six Shot and Shockwave couldn't have gun modes then slightly realistic Megatron stands no chance.

Emerje

Was that because of the law or because Hasbro was playing it safe? If Hasbro can sell gel blasters and now half length pro blasters that almost shoot as hard and fast as real steel, I don't see a problem with Six Shot or Shockwave. Megs might be harder but still.

A little bit of both. I think they're worried that someone might buy it for their kid not realizing it turns into a gun, especially if it has other stuff going on. The very last gun Megatron, or any character for that matter, at all we got was the 2016 Platinum Edition which looked like this:



And he was based on an actual Nerf gun.


The design team has made it pretty clear they'll never do another transforming gun again.

Emerje

[o.supreme]

I spotted gamer edition Starscream & Scrapheap at Target yesterday, they actually had quite a few. But one thing I noticed was the packaging was solid on those new figures. Props to Hasbro, while the windows are still open, at least those toys are in good solid boxes (unlike the flimsy voyager and Leader SS of the last couple of years).

[EvasionModeBumblebee]

Very nice! Well done!

Thank you very much!

Just finished work on my latest custom, Battletrap! 3D printed a gun for him that's a bit larger than intended but I think still looks cool xD

[First-Aid]

Very nice! Well done!

Thank you very much!

Just finished work on my latest custom, Battletrap! 3D printed a gun for him that's a bit larger than intended but I think still looks cool xD

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Great work, as always dude. I wish I had the talent or the time to even attempt this type of thing. As it is, the lockdowns during Covid destroyed everyone's immune systems and they are still trying to recover so I've been busy trying to keep people healthy. Clinic hours wait for no man....

I can't say how much I personally appreciate your work, bro. If we ever meet, the first round is on me. And probably the second and the third.

Unless you're from Wisconsin you won't last more than three...

[EvasionModeBumblebee]

Great work, as always dude. I wish I had the talent or the time to even attempt this type of thing. As it is, the lockdowns during Covid destroyed everyone's immune systems and they are still trying to recover so I've been busy trying to keep people healthy. Clinic hours wait for no man....

I can't say how much I personally appreciate your work, bro. If we ever meet, the first round is on me. And probably the second and the third.

Unless you're from Wisconsin you won't last more than three...

Thank you so much! I've lived all over but Wisconsin hasn't been one of them, at least not yet!

And I know what you mean about clinic hours! I still get weekends (usually) to work on these in med school, but once I hit residency It's gonna be a little trickier to find the time to work on these xD