New Images and Comparison - Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG13 Megatron
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Seibertronian Cyberpath may have found Takara Tomy Transformers designer Hisashi Yuki's new Twitter toy favourite: Legends LG13 Megatron! TFYuki posted a shot of the upcoming Japanese redeco of the Leader class Combiner Wars toy (whose galleries you can find here), and some wonderful fan on the internet also posted a comparison between the two - check the images out below!
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Re: New Images and Comparison - Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG13 Megatron (1668255)
Posted by Rated X on March 28th, 2015 @ 6:33am CDT
Posted by Rated X on March 28th, 2015 @ 6:33am CDT
Megatron looks so much better without all that red crap. I always baffeled me why any collector would want a mold meant to look like the cartoon aesthetics but in vintage toy colors. It makes no sense. Just make it all cartoon.
Re: New Images and Comparison - Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG13 Megatron (1668257)
Posted by fenrir72 on March 28th, 2015 @ 6:44am CDT
He kinda reminds me of my old Matchbox King Tiger tank. All silver. Nice!
Posted by fenrir72 on March 28th, 2015 @ 6:44am CDT
Va'al wrote:Seibertronian Cyberpath may have found Takara Tomy Transformers designer Hisashi Yuki's new Twitter toy favourite: Legends LG13 Megatron! TFYuki posted a shot of the upcoming Japanese redeco of the Leader class Combiner Wars toy (whose galleries you can find here), and some wonderful fan on the internet also posted a comparison between the two - check the images out below!
He kinda reminds me of my old Matchbox King Tiger tank. All silver. Nice!
Re: New Images and Comparison - Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG13 Megatron (1668261)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on March 28th, 2015 @ 7:10am CDT
I was gonna go with HAsbro just because of that. G1 Megs is freaking awesome and I love the hommage. However, NO RED ON THE INSIDE OF THE LEGS. For me, that's a dealbreaker for this concept. Sure, it would have made an odd colored tank but still...
I just hope Takara make a LOT of this Megs because I'd like to order the Takara easily. Takara, don't repeat the Fembots Fiasco please.
Posted by -Kanrabat- on March 28th, 2015 @ 7:10am CDT
Rated X wrote:Megatron looks so much better without all that red crap. I always baffeled me why any collector would want a mold meant to look like the cartoon aesthetics but in vintage toy colors. It makes no sense. Just make it all cartoon.
I was gonna go with HAsbro just because of that. G1 Megs is freaking awesome and I love the hommage. However, NO RED ON THE INSIDE OF THE LEGS. For me, that's a dealbreaker for this concept. Sure, it would have made an odd colored tank but still...
I just hope Takara make a LOT of this Megs because I'd like to order the Takara easily. Takara, don't repeat the Fembots Fiasco please.
Re: New Images and Comparison - Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG13 Megatron (1668269)
Posted by fenrir72 on March 28th, 2015 @ 7:31am CDT
Supposedly according to hlj, even TAV Strongarm got a limited release like the Fembots.
Posted by fenrir72 on March 28th, 2015 @ 7:31am CDT
-Kanrabat- wrote:Rated X wrote:Megatron looks so much better without all that red crap. I always baffeled me why any collector would want a mold meant to look like the cartoon aesthetics but in vintage toy colors. It makes no sense. Just make it all cartoon.
I was gonna go with HAsbro just because of that. G1 Megs is freaking awesome and I love the hommage. However, NO RED ON THE INSIDE OF THE LEGS. For me, that's a dealbreaker for this concept. Sure, it would have made an odd colored tank but still...
I just hope Takara make a LOT of this Megs because I'd like to order the Takara easily. Takara, don't repeat the Fembots Fiasco please.
Supposedly according to hlj, even TAV Strongarm got a limited release like the Fembots.
Re: New Images and Comparison - Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG13 Megatron (1668289)
Posted by Desslok2201 on March 28th, 2015 @ 8:52am CDT
Did I miss something? I got all 3 without any problem at all, I wasn't aware they were hard to come by
Posted by Desslok2201 on March 28th, 2015 @ 8:52am CDT
-Kanrabat- wrote:
I just hope Takara make a LOT of this Megs because I'd like to order the Takara easily. Takara, don't repeat the Fembots Fiasco please.
Did I miss something? I got all 3 without any problem at all, I wasn't aware they were hard to come by
Re: New Images and Comparison - Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG13 Megatron (1668290)
Posted by william-james88 on March 28th, 2015 @ 8:56am CDT
Thats because you only bought one of each. Everyone that bought 2 or more were sent a message that, to satisfy the demand, they could only give one of each to everyone.
Posted by william-james88 on March 28th, 2015 @ 8:56am CDT
Desslok2201 wrote:-Kanrabat- wrote:
I just hope Takara make a LOT of this Megs because I'd like to order the Takara easily. Takara, don't repeat the Fembots Fiasco please.
Did I miss something? I got all 3 without any problem at all, I wasn't aware they were hard to come by
Thats because you only bought one of each. Everyone that bought 2 or more were sent a message that, to satisfy the demand, they could only give one of each to everyone.
Re: New Images and Comparison - Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG13 Megatron (1668291)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on March 28th, 2015 @ 9:01am CDT
Also, they are already sold out everywhere.
Posted by -Kanrabat- on March 28th, 2015 @ 9:01am CDT
william-james88 wrote:Desslok2201 wrote:-Kanrabat- wrote:
I just hope Takara make a LOT of this Megs because I'd like to order the Takara easily. Takara, don't repeat the Fembots Fiasco please.
Did I miss something? I got all 3 without any problem at all, I wasn't aware they were hard to come by
Thats because you only bought one of each. Everyone that bought 2 or more were sent a message that, to satisfy the demand, they could only give one of each to everyone.
Also, they are already sold out everywhere.
Re: New Images and Comparison - Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG13 Megatron (1668294)
Posted by Desslok2201 on March 28th, 2015 @ 9:05am CDT
Well that's the drama I avoid by never buying multiples from the same place. Also, Chromia is still available as of 5 min ago
Posted by Desslok2201 on March 28th, 2015 @ 9:05am CDT
-Kanrabat- wrote:william-james88 wrote:Desslok2201 wrote:-Kanrabat- wrote:
I just hope Takara make a LOT of this Megs because I'd like to order the Takara easily. Takara, don't repeat the Fembots Fiasco please.
Did I miss something? I got all 3 without any problem at all, I wasn't aware they were hard to come by
Thats because you only bought one of each. Everyone that bought 2 or more were sent a message that, to satisfy the demand, they could only give one of each to everyone.
Also, they are already sold out everywhere.
Well that's the drama I avoid by never buying multiples from the same place. Also, Chromia is still available as of 5 min ago
Re: New Images and Comparison - Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG13 Megatron (1668299)
Posted by Sabrblade on March 28th, 2015 @ 9:34am CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on March 28th, 2015 @ 9:34am CDT
He's so bland and naked.
Re: New Images and Comparison - Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG13 Megatron (1668301)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on March 28th, 2015 @ 9:36am CDT
Sigh, I agree here too.
AUUUUUGHHH! I just want a Leader Megatron without having to pay 100$ for it! Hasbro Takara, whatever, come out already!
Posted by -Kanrabat- on March 28th, 2015 @ 9:36am CDT
Sabrblade wrote:He's so bland and naked.
Sigh, I agree here too.
AUUUUUGHHH! I just want a Leader Megatron without having to pay 100$ for it! Hasbro Takara, whatever, come out already!
Re: New Images and Comparison - Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG13 Megatron (1668304)
Posted by Allenspurs on March 28th, 2015 @ 9:40am CDT
Posted by Allenspurs on March 28th, 2015 @ 9:40am CDT
All three are readily available on ebay for around $40 each.
Re: New Images and Comparison - Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG13 Megatron (1668306)
Posted by Sabrblade on March 28th, 2015 @ 9:44am CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on March 28th, 2015 @ 9:44am CDT
Why oh why did the cartoon have to neuter Megatron's color scheme to being just gray and black, two of the most boring colors ever? 
Re: New Images and Comparison - Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG13 Megatron (1668307)
Posted by Desslok2201 on March 28th, 2015 @ 9:44am CDT
Posted by Desslok2201 on March 28th, 2015 @ 9:44am CDT
I'm so hoping that this won't delay MP Meg's v2. You can't be anime accurate and have the wrong alt mode. No matter how much I squint, I can't mistake a tank for a P-38
Re: New Images and Comparison - Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG13 Megatron (1668308)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on March 28th, 2015 @ 9:44am CDT
The 3 fembots you mean? Yeah, 40$US each is a great deal compared to the 25$CAN they cost each at the Japanese online stores.
Beside, that's ironically what I paid for Arcee and Chromia. Around 40$ each. Hasbro version. Damn exchange rate and damn custom fees!
Posted by -Kanrabat- on March 28th, 2015 @ 9:44am CDT
Allenspurs wrote:All three are readily available on ebay for around $40 each.
The 3 fembots you mean? Yeah, 40$US each is a great deal compared to the 25$CAN they cost each at the Japanese online stores.
Beside, that's ironically what I paid for Arcee and Chromia. Around 40$ each. Hasbro version. Damn exchange rate and damn custom fees!
Re: New Images and Comparison - Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG13 Megatron (1668321)
Posted by william-james88 on March 28th, 2015 @ 10:03am CDT
Yup, agreed. Actually, I would have much preferred Takara didnt go the silver route and had more of a matte finish, to truly be cartoon accurate. Or at least look what what was first shown.
Thats why I am super happy with my decision of ignoring this release and preordering Appolyon. At least there I get something that works in a collection and doesnt have a neutered alt mode (ie a Tank instead of a gun).
Posted by william-james88 on March 28th, 2015 @ 10:03am CDT
-Kanrabat- wrote:Sabrblade wrote:He's so bland and naked.
Sigh, I agree here too.
AUUUUUGHHH! I just want a Leader Megatron without having to pay 100$ for it! Hasbro Takara, whatever, come out already!
Yup, agreed. Actually, I would have much preferred Takara didnt go the silver route and had more of a matte finish, to truly be cartoon accurate. Or at least look what what was first shown.
Thats why I am super happy with my decision of ignoring this release and preordering Appolyon. At least there I get something that works in a collection and doesnt have a neutered alt mode (ie a Tank instead of a gun).
Re: New Images and Comparison - Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG13 Megatron (1668323)
Posted by Allenspurs on March 28th, 2015 @ 10:06am CDT
Posted by Allenspurs on March 28th, 2015 @ 10:06am CDT
Hey its not perfect, but if you want them bad enough you can get them.
I paid $87 for windblade and chromia to be delivered to the UK. That's basically the only option is had. I won't let a lack of decent purchase options in the UK deprive me of must have items like the fembot's
I paid $87 for windblade and chromia to be delivered to the UK. That's basically the only option is had. I won't let a lack of decent purchase options in the UK deprive me of must have items like the fembot's
Re: New Images and Comparison - Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG13 Megatron (1668326)
Posted by Alpha Dominus on March 28th, 2015 @ 10:10am CDT
I sort of agree. Comparing the two side by side there's a little much on the red accents there. The red button on the barrel, the red firing missile, the red crotch and the red around his abs and shoulders is kind of overdoing it. With his more subdued color scheme he has a "real-world" utilitarian look. BUT this being a toy line and all I think there has to be a careful balance of eye-catching color and real-world immersion. Yeah as chrome as G1 megs was he could still fool the average person into thinking it was modeled after an actual pistol. However, you don't hear any complaints about Skywarps (awesome) black and purple color scheme on an F-15.
Anyway, long story short they both look cool but he should at least have some color accents.
Posted by Alpha Dominus on March 28th, 2015 @ 10:10am CDT
Rated X wrote:Megatron looks so much better without all that red crap. I always baffeled me why any collector would want a mold meant to look like the cartoon aesthetics but in vintage toy colors. It makes no sense. Just make it all cartoon.
I sort of agree. Comparing the two side by side there's a little much on the red accents there. The red button on the barrel, the red firing missile, the red crotch and the red around his abs and shoulders is kind of overdoing it. With his more subdued color scheme he has a "real-world" utilitarian look. BUT this being a toy line and all I think there has to be a careful balance of eye-catching color and real-world immersion. Yeah as chrome as G1 megs was he could still fool the average person into thinking it was modeled after an actual pistol. However, you don't hear any complaints about Skywarps (awesome) black and purple color scheme on an F-15.
Anyway, long story short they both look cool but he should at least have some color accents.
Re: New Images and Comparison - Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG13 Megatron (1668328)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on March 28th, 2015 @ 10:12am CDT
Personally, I prefer Tank Megatron from Gun Megatron. Simply because it's a more logical altmode for a powerful leader. Never mind the scale-shifting. Big scary bot transform into a big scary tank. Awesome! Big scary bot born to lead transform into a... tool... that need to be picked up by some dude to be used. A bit sad, really.
Don't get me wrong, I'd REALLY want a redone MP Megs based on his iconic gun mode. It's just that as a tank, Megatron is not a... glorified targetmaster.
Posted by -Kanrabat- on March 28th, 2015 @ 10:12am CDT
william-james88 wrote:Thats why I am super happy with my decision of ignoring this release and preordering Appolyon. At least there I get something that works in a collection and doesnt have a neutered alt mode (ie a Tank instead of a gun).
Personally, I prefer Tank Megatron from Gun Megatron. Simply because it's a more logical altmode for a powerful leader. Never mind the scale-shifting. Big scary bot transform into a big scary tank. Awesome! Big scary bot born to lead transform into a... tool... that need to be picked up by some dude to be used. A bit sad, really.
Don't get me wrong, I'd REALLY want a redone MP Megs based on his iconic gun mode. It's just that as a tank, Megatron is not a... glorified targetmaster.
Re: New Images and Comparison - Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG13 Megatron (1668331)
Posted by Alpha Dominus on March 28th, 2015 @ 10:17am CDT
"Neutered alt mode"? Dude I'll take a tank to a gun fight any day over a handgun.
Posted by Alpha Dominus on March 28th, 2015 @ 10:17am CDT
-Kanrabat- wrote:william-james88 wrote:Thats why I am super happy with my decision of ignoring this release and preordering Appolyon. At least there I get something that works in a collection and doesnt have a neutered alt mode (ie a Tank instead of a gun).
Personally, I prefer Tank Megatron from Gun Megatron. Simply because it's a more logical altmode for a powerful leader. Never mind the scale-shifting. Big scary bot transform into a big scary tank. Awesome! Big scary bot born to lead transform into a... tool... that need to be picked up by some dude to be used. A bit sad, really.
Don't get me wrong, I'd REALLY want a redone MP Megs based on his iconic gun mode. It's just that as a tank, Megatron is not a... glorified targetmaster.
"Neutered alt mode"? Dude I'll take a tank to a gun fight any day over a handgun.
Re: New Images and Comparison - Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG13 Megatron (1668333)
Posted by Desslok2201 on March 28th, 2015 @ 10:21am CDT
I thought about going the Apollyon route, as he looks great, but I have Ollie and he is a little flimsy. I didn't want to take that chance on Megatron.
If you like it, great, enjoy. I have a missing spot on my shelf that can't be filled by a tank. Cosmos can't be a John Deere tractor just because the colors are close.
Posted by Desslok2201 on March 28th, 2015 @ 10:21am CDT
-Kanrabat- wrote:william-james88 wrote:Thats why I am super happy with my decision of ignoring this release and preordering Appolyon. At least there I get something that works in a collection and doesnt have a neutered alt mode (ie a Tank instead of a gun).
Personally, I prefer Tank Megatron from Gun Megatron. Simply because it's a more logical altmode for a powerful leader. Never mind the scale-shifting. Big scary bot transform into a big scary tank. Awesome! Big scary bot born to lead transform into a... tool... that need to be picked up by some dude to be used. A bit sad, really.
Don't get me wrong, I'd REALLY want a redone MP Megs based on his iconic gun mode. It's just that as a tank, Megatron is not a... glorified targetmaster.
I thought about going the Apollyon route, as he looks great, but I have Ollie and he is a little flimsy. I didn't want to take that chance on Megatron.
If you like it, great, enjoy. I have a missing spot on my shelf that can't be filled by a tank. Cosmos can't be a John Deere tractor just because the colors are close.
Re: New Images and Comparison - Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG13 Megatron (1668334)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on March 28th, 2015 @ 10:25am CDT
STOP MAKING ME WANT THINGS!
Posted by -Kanrabat- on March 28th, 2015 @ 10:25am CDT
Desslok2201 wrote:Cosmos can't be a John Deere tractor just because the colors are close.
STOP MAKING ME WANT THINGS!
Re: New Images and Comparison - Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG13 Megatron (1668336)
Posted by Desslok2201 on March 28th, 2015 @ 10:27am CDT
I knew that was going to happen
Posted by Desslok2201 on March 28th, 2015 @ 10:27am CDT
-Kanrabat- wrote:Desslok2201 wrote:Cosmos can't be a John Deere tractor just because the colors are close.
STOP MAKING ME WANT THINGS!
I knew that was going to happen
Re: New Images and Comparison - Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG13 Megatron (1668347)
Posted by Railbomb on March 28th, 2015 @ 11:15am CDT
Posted by Railbomb on March 28th, 2015 @ 11:15am CDT
So, are the treads on Megs back geared up together? Can you just move out one of them?
Re: New Images and Comparison - Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG13 Megatron (1668350)
Posted by Alpha Dominus on March 28th, 2015 @ 11:21am CDT
Yuh. Four seperate treads.
Posted by Alpha Dominus on March 28th, 2015 @ 11:21am CDT
Railbomb wrote:So, are the treads on Megs back geared up together? Can you just move out one of them?
Yuh. Four seperate treads.
Re: New Images and Comparison - Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG13 Megatron (1668353)
Posted by Rated X on March 28th, 2015 @ 11:40am CDT
What he means by "neutered alt mode" is toy companies willingness to comply with stupid child toy laws inspired by paranoid parents. Remember in the 1980s when it was actually fun to be a kid ? When I was like 10, I scared a hovering news helicopter away from my block with a life sized toy M-16 that didnt have a stupid orange cap at the tip. I still got it, and ill cherish it for life because of that moment. You can keep your tank.
Posted by Rated X on March 28th, 2015 @ 11:40am CDT
Alpha Dominus wrote:-Kanrabat- wrote:william-james88 wrote:Thats why I am super happy with my decision of ignoring this release and preordering Appolyon. At least there I get something that works in a collection and doesnt have a neutered alt mode (ie a Tank instead of a gun).
Personally, I prefer Tank Megatron from Gun Megatron. Simply because it's a more logical altmode for a powerful leader. Never mind the scale-shifting. Big scary bot transform into a big scary tank. Awesome! Big scary bot born to lead transform into a... tool... that need to be picked up by some dude to be used. A bit sad, really.
Don't get me wrong, I'd REALLY want a redone MP Megs based on his iconic gun mode. It's just that as a tank, Megatron is not a... glorified targetmaster.
"Neutered alt mode"? Dude I'll take a tank to a gun fight any day over a handgun.
What he means by "neutered alt mode" is toy companies willingness to comply with stupid child toy laws inspired by paranoid parents. Remember in the 1980s when it was actually fun to be a kid ? When I was like 10, I scared a hovering news helicopter away from my block with a life sized toy M-16 that didnt have a stupid orange cap at the tip. I still got it, and ill cherish it for life because of that moment. You can keep your tank.
Re: New Images and Comparison - Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG13 Megatron (1668355)
Posted by Desslok2201 on March 28th, 2015 @ 11:50am CDT
Well, as we can tell from TT re-releasing MP-05 in gold, those 'nanny state' laws do not apply to them. I just hope that they don't think that this release will satisfy the fans, as decepticons already don't sell as well as autobots in Japan
Posted by Desslok2201 on March 28th, 2015 @ 11:50am CDT
Rated X wrote:Alpha Dominus wrote:-Kanrabat- wrote:william-james88 wrote:Thats why I am super happy with my decision of ignoring this release and preordering Appolyon. At least there I get something that works in a collection and doesnt have a neutered alt mode (ie a Tank instead of a gun).
Personally, I prefer Tank Megatron from Gun Megatron. Simply because it's a more logical altmode for a powerful leader. Never mind the scale-shifting. Big scary bot transform into a big scary tank. Awesome! Big scary bot born to lead transform into a... tool... that need to be picked up by some dude to be used. A bit sad, really.
Don't get me wrong, I'd REALLY want a redone MP Megs based on his iconic gun mode. It's just that as a tank, Megatron is not a... glorified targetmaster.
"Neutered alt mode"? Dude I'll take a tank to a gun fight any day over a handgun.
What he means by "neutered alt mode" is toy companies willingness to comply with stupid child toy laws inspired by paranoid parents. Remember in the 1980s when it was actually fun to be a kid ? When I was like 10, I scared a hovering news helicopter away from my block with a life sized toy M-16 that didnt have a stupid orange cap at the tip. I still got it, and ill cherish it for life because of that moment. You can keep your tank.
Well, as we can tell from TT re-releasing MP-05 in gold, those 'nanny state' laws do not apply to them. I just hope that they don't think that this release will satisfy the fans, as decepticons already don't sell as well as autobots in Japan
Re: New Images and Comparison - Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG13 Megatron (1668358)
Posted by megatronus on March 28th, 2015 @ 11:56am CDT
Posted by megatronus on March 28th, 2015 @ 11:56am CDT
Reading through this thread... it's not that you can't please everyone, it's that you can't please anyone.
Re: New Images and Comparison - Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG13 Megatron (1668362)
Posted by Desslok2201 on March 28th, 2015 @ 12:01pm CDT
That's not true.... I really hope everyone who wants a tank Megatron is very happy with this release
Posted by Desslok2201 on March 28th, 2015 @ 12:01pm CDT
megatronus wrote:Reading through this thread... it's not that you can't please everyone, it's that you can't please anyone.
That's not true.... I really hope everyone who wants a tank Megatron is very happy with this release
Re: New Images and Comparison - Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG13 Megatron (1668366)
Posted by megatronus on March 28th, 2015 @ 12:12pm CDT
I'm definitely happy with it... but there is a large population of people here who can't face hard truths. People don't like tank Megatron? Great! More for me. But folks need to stop bellyaching for the umpteenth time about how much it sucks that he doesn't turn into a gun.
Posted by megatronus on March 28th, 2015 @ 12:12pm CDT
Desslok2201 wrote:megatronus wrote:Reading through this thread... it's not that you can't please everyone, it's that you can't please anyone.
That's not true.... I really hope everyone who wants a tank Megatron is very happy with this release
I'm definitely happy with it... but there is a large population of people here who can't face hard truths. People don't like tank Megatron? Great! More for me. But folks need to stop bellyaching for the umpteenth time about how much it sucks that he doesn't turn into a gun.
Re: New Images and Comparison - Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG13 Megatron (1668368)
Posted by william-james88 on March 28th, 2015 @ 12:16pm CDT
I meant neutered in the fact that it's not a gun because Hasbro wouldnt be able to sell it in America. You want a G1 robot mode mode megatron that doesnt have a G1 alt mode, be my guest. I think the classics Megatron (any deco) already answered all my classics megatron needs. Its the right scale and while the alt mode is a new version , at least the robot mode doesnt kid itself into thinking its anything more than a G1 redux.
Posted by william-james88 on March 28th, 2015 @ 12:16pm CDT
Alpha Dominus wrote:-Kanrabat- wrote:william-james88 wrote:Thats why I am super happy with my decision of ignoring this release and preordering Appolyon. At least there I get something that works in a collection and doesnt have a neutered alt mode (ie a Tank instead of a gun).
Personally, I prefer Tank Megatron from Gun Megatron. Simply because it's a more logical altmode for a powerful leader. Never mind the scale-shifting. Big scary bot transform into a big scary tank. Awesome! Big scary bot born to lead transform into a... tool... that need to be picked up by some dude to be used. A bit sad, really.
Don't get me wrong, I'd REALLY want a redone MP Megs based on his iconic gun mode. It's just that as a tank, Megatron is not a... glorified targetmaster.
"Neutered alt mode"? Dude I'll take a tank to a gun fight any day over a handgun.
I meant neutered in the fact that it's not a gun because Hasbro wouldnt be able to sell it in America. You want a G1 robot mode mode megatron that doesnt have a G1 alt mode, be my guest. I think the classics Megatron (any deco) already answered all my classics megatron needs. Its the right scale and while the alt mode is a new version , at least the robot mode doesnt kid itself into thinking its anything more than a G1 redux.
Re: New Images and Comparison - Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG13 Megatron (1668371)
Posted by Desslok2201 on March 28th, 2015 @ 12:28pm CDT
Posted by Desslok2201 on March 28th, 2015 @ 12:28pm CDT
Kind of what I'm saying. Don't kid yourself by calling it G1. It's not. I'd prefer a tank Megatron in tank Megatron (G2) colors. Then we can stop pretending
Re: New Images and Comparison - Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG13 Megatron (1668372)
Posted by Rated X on March 28th, 2015 @ 12:30pm CDT
Posted by Rated X on March 28th, 2015 @ 12:30pm CDT
The superior Takara deco has me considering buying this mold. It's no secret I hate leader scale because it is aimed more at kids than collectors. But Im curious to see how much taller he is than Hegemon. Can anybody taske a pic of the two side by side ?
Re: New Images and Comparison - Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG13 Megatron (1668379)
Posted by Cyberpath on March 28th, 2015 @ 12:55pm CDT
Posted by Cyberpath on March 28th, 2015 @ 12:55pm CDT
Why, thank you.Va'al wrote:and some wonderful fan on the internet also posted a comparison between the two
From Youtube:Rated X wrote:The superior Takara deco has me considering buying this mold. It's no secret I hate leader scale because it is aimed more at kids than collectors. But Im curious to see how much taller he is than Hegemon. Can anybody taske a pic of the two side by side ?
Re: New Images and Comparison - Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG13 Megatron (1668382)
Posted by Cobotron on March 28th, 2015 @ 1:06pm CDT
Posted by Cobotron on March 28th, 2015 @ 1:06pm CDT
Wow. for once I like the Hasbro deco better. Whoda thunked?
All that red just reminds me of his G1 self.
All that red just reminds me of his G1 self.
Re: New Images and Comparison - Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG13 Megatron (1668384)
Posted by Va'al on March 28th, 2015 @ 1:09pm CDT
Oh was it actually you? The URL was a Tumblr post, so wasn't sure!
Posted by Va'al on March 28th, 2015 @ 1:09pm CDT
Cyberpath wrote:Why, thank you.Va'al wrote:and some wonderful fan on the internet also posted a comparison between the two
Oh was it actually you? The URL was a Tumblr post, so wasn't sure!
Re: New Images and Comparison - Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG13 Megatron (1668390)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on March 28th, 2015 @ 1:27pm CDT
Wait... What?
Rated X, please.
Posted by -Kanrabat- on March 28th, 2015 @ 1:27pm CDT
Rated X wrote: It's no secret I hate leader scale because it is aimed more at kids than collectors.
Wait... What?
Rated X, please.
Re: New Images and Comparison - Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG13 Megatron (1668405)
Posted by Rated X on March 28th, 2015 @ 2:06pm CDT
Its true. Little kids have small hands so the most popular characters are always given the "leader" treatment. You will never see hasbro do a new mold of an obscure character in leader scale. (Maybe a repaint like armada megs) With Jetfire being the exception, leader class figures dont scale with anything. They are just oversized figures for kids to enjoy. Theyre not MP figures just because they are the same size. They arent complex enough, nor are they cartoon accurate. They were clearly geared towards kids, not collectors. If some collectors like stand alone figures that dont scale with anything, theyre free to buy into it. But these are for kids. Thats why he is a tank. He has been neutered.
Posted by Rated X on March 28th, 2015 @ 2:06pm CDT
-Kanrabat- wrote:Rated X wrote: It's no secret I hate leader scale because it is aimed more at kids than collectors.
Wait... What?
Rated X, please.
Its true. Little kids have small hands so the most popular characters are always given the "leader" treatment. You will never see hasbro do a new mold of an obscure character in leader scale. (Maybe a repaint like armada megs) With Jetfire being the exception, leader class figures dont scale with anything. They are just oversized figures for kids to enjoy. Theyre not MP figures just because they are the same size. They arent complex enough, nor are they cartoon accurate. They were clearly geared towards kids, not collectors. If some collectors like stand alone figures that dont scale with anything, theyre free to buy into it. But these are for kids. Thats why he is a tank. He has been neutered.
Re: New Images and Comparison - Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG13 Megatron (1668412)
Posted by william-james88 on March 28th, 2015 @ 2:19pm CDT
I was gonna mention Jetfire.
But also, all the Animated Leader toys were made to be in scale with the rest and Ultra Magnus was the most complicated toy of that line, or just about.
Also, leaders are always the most expensive option at retail, barring exclusives, so thats another obstacle for parents to get through when thinking of which toy to buy their kids.
Posted by william-james88 on March 28th, 2015 @ 2:19pm CDT
Rated X wrote:-Kanrabat- wrote:Rated X wrote: It's no secret I hate leader scale because it is aimed more at kids than collectors.
Wait... What?
Rated X, please.
Its true. Little kids have small hands so the most popular characters are always given the "leader" treatment. You will never see hasbro do a new mold of an obscure character in leader scale. (Maybe a repaint like armada megs) With Jetfire being the exception, leader class figures dont scale with anything. They are just oversized figures for kids to enjoy. Theyre not MP figures just because they are the same size. They arent complex enough, nor are they cartoon accurate. They were clearly geared towards kids, not collectors. If some collectors like stand alone figures that dont scale with anything, theyre free to buy into it. But these are for kids. Thats why he is a tank. He has been neutered.
I was gonna mention Jetfire.
But also, all the Animated Leader toys were made to be in scale with the rest and Ultra Magnus was the most complicated toy of that line, or just about.
Also, leaders are always the most expensive option at retail, barring exclusives, so thats another obstacle for parents to get through when thinking of which toy to buy their kids.
Re: New Images and Comparison - Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG13 Megatron (1668417)
Posted by Sabrblade on March 28th, 2015 @ 2:35pm CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on March 28th, 2015 @ 2:35pm CDT
Rated X wrote:You will never see hasbro do a new mold of an obscure character in leader scale.
Re: New Images and Comparison - Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG13 Megatron (1668421)
Posted by Alpha Dominus on March 28th, 2015 @ 2:46pm CDT
OK. I'll bite because this theory of yours is just too interesting to pass up. I honestly don't remember how parents decided to buy action figures in the 80's because I never noticed them in the aisles. Nowadays if I do see Transformers sittin on the shelves those combiner wars and generations are always the first to go. AOE,Robots in Disguise and all the rest just sit there warming the pegs.(I'm not dogging those series by the way.) This leads me to believe that it's us older farts that're buying all the goods-and boy do they go fast around here-or the kids nowadays got some good taste. Why I don't believe it's the latter is cuz I don't know how many times I see parents looking helplessly at the Transformers and suggest getting something cheaper. As opposed to a $45 item (leader class transformer)that's "just a toy." The only time I ever see mom and dad go for the big boxes is during christmas.
Posted by Alpha Dominus on March 28th, 2015 @ 2:46pm CDT
Rated X wrote:-Kanrabat- wrote:Rated X wrote: It's no secret I hate leader scale because it is aimed more at kids than collectors.
Wait... What?
Rated X, please.
Its true. Little kids have small hands so the most popular characters are always given the "leader" treatment. You will never see hasbro do a new mold of an obscure character in leader scale. (Maybe a repaint like armada megs) With Jetfire being the exception, leader class figures dont scale with anything. They are just oversized figures for kids to enjoy. Theyre not MP figures just because they are the same size. They arent complex enough, nor are they cartoon accurate. They were clearly geared towards kids, not collectors. If some collectors like stand alone figures that dont scale with anything, theyre free to buy into it. But these are for kids. Thats why he is a tank. He has been neutered.
OK. I'll bite because this theory of yours is just too interesting to pass up. I honestly don't remember how parents decided to buy action figures in the 80's because I never noticed them in the aisles. Nowadays if I do see Transformers sittin on the shelves those combiner wars and generations are always the first to go. AOE,Robots in Disguise and all the rest just sit there warming the pegs.(I'm not dogging those series by the way.) This leads me to believe that it's us older farts that're buying all the goods-and boy do they go fast around here-or the kids nowadays got some good taste. Why I don't believe it's the latter is cuz I don't know how many times I see parents looking helplessly at the Transformers and suggest getting something cheaper. As opposed to a $45 item (leader class transformer)that's "just a toy." The only time I ever see mom and dad go for the big boxes is during christmas.
Re: New Images and Comparison - Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG13 Megatron (1668423)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on March 28th, 2015 @ 2:50pm CDT
That's a way of thinking but may I point out the good Ol' ROTF Leader Optimus? Clearly designed for little timmy.
Also, it's not always the same characters that get Leadered.
DOTM Sentinel Prime and Ironhide, Movie Brawl, ROTF Jetfire, ROTF Starscream...
Also, scale. Leaders never scale with anything? Allow me to present:
AoE Optimus Prime, CW Ultra Magnus, Gen Jetfire, Cybertron Optimus Prime and Megatron ect...
It's your personal opinion. Not a fact. Big figures designed for kids are things like the Ultimate AOE Grimlock and those giant 1 step figures. Also, Prime's Weaponizers.
Also, parents tend to buy little timmy the cheap stuff, not the 70$ figure.
Posted by -Kanrabat- on March 28th, 2015 @ 2:50pm CDT
Rated X wrote:-Kanrabat- wrote:Rated X wrote: It's no secret I hate leader scale because it is aimed more at kids than collectors.
Wait... What?
Rated X, please.
Its true. Little kids have small hands so the most popular characters are always given the "leader" treatment. You will never see hasbro do a new mold of an obscure character in leader scale. (Maybe a repaint like armada megs) With Jetfire being the exception, leader class figures dont scale with anything. They are just oversized figures for kids to enjoy. Theyre not MP figures just because they are the same size. They arent complex enough, nor are they cartoon accurate. They were clearly geared towards kids, not collectors. If some collectors like stand alone figures that dont scale with anything, theyre free to buy into it. But these are for kids. Thats why he is a tank. He has been neutered.
That's a way of thinking but may I point out the good Ol' ROTF Leader Optimus? Clearly designed for little timmy.
Also, it's not always the same characters that get Leadered.
DOTM Sentinel Prime and Ironhide, Movie Brawl, ROTF Jetfire, ROTF Starscream...
Also, scale. Leaders never scale with anything? Allow me to present:
AoE Optimus Prime, CW Ultra Magnus, Gen Jetfire, Cybertron Optimus Prime and Megatron ect...
It's your personal opinion. Not a fact. Big figures designed for kids are things like the Ultimate AOE Grimlock and those giant 1 step figures. Also, Prime's Weaponizers.
Also, parents tend to buy little timmy the cheap stuff, not the 70$ figure.
Re: New Images and Comparison - Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG13 Megatron (1668450)
Posted by Cobotron on March 28th, 2015 @ 5:18pm CDT
Posted by Cobotron on March 28th, 2015 @ 5:18pm CDT
I 1/2 agree with X. 
I feel like it's 50/50. 50% of the time they scale with the other classes and are meant to. The other 50% of the time they are stand alone specials. I often refer to these as Buzz Lightyears. The first example I can think of is the giant Cybertron Starscream. Or is he a different class?
Lately though it seems they are keeping them in scale. Definitely in Combiner Wars, with the exception of Thundercracker. He is welcome to stand alone on my shelf though.
I feel like it's 50/50. 50% of the time they scale with the other classes and are meant to. The other 50% of the time they are stand alone specials. I often refer to these as Buzz Lightyears. The first example I can think of is the giant Cybertron Starscream. Or is he a different class?
Lately though it seems they are keeping them in scale. Definitely in Combiner Wars, with the exception of Thundercracker. He is welcome to stand alone on my shelf though.
Re: New Images and Comparison - Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG13 Megatron (1668451)
Posted by Burn on March 28th, 2015 @ 5:21pm CDT
Damn, I liked you too.
Posted by Burn on March 28th, 2015 @ 5:21pm CDT
Cobotron wrote:I 1/2 agree with X.
Damn, I liked you too.
Re: New Images and Comparison - Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG13 Megatron (1668472)
Posted by Cobotron on March 28th, 2015 @ 6:51pm CDT
Posted by Cobotron on March 28th, 2015 @ 6:51pm CDT
Well, I only 1/2 agreed. So maybe you can still like the other half of me.Burn wrote:Cobotron wrote:I 1/2 agree with X.
Damn, I liked you too.
Re: New Images and Comparison - Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG13 Megatron (1668501)
Posted by shajaki on March 28th, 2015 @ 7:50pm CDT
Posted by shajaki on March 28th, 2015 @ 7:50pm CDT
I know I'm not the first one to do HasTak comparisons for the new girls, but I personally didn't notice one thing in particular: Takara's Chromia has some shiny United'esq paint on her (mostly only visible in alt mode). Check it out if you haven't noticed before!
Re: New Images and Comparison - Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG13 Megatron (1668509)
Posted by fenrir72 on March 28th, 2015 @ 8:14pm CDT
Thank you! For saving the thread!
I'm starting to barf when I read the word "scale" 
as in the other thread about "reviewers"
Posted by fenrir72 on March 28th, 2015 @ 8:14pm CDT
shajaki wrote:I know I'm not the first one to do HasTak comparisons for the new girls, but I personally didn't notice one thing in particular: Takara's Chromia has some shiny United'esq paint on her (mostly only visible in alt mode). Check it out if you haven't noticed before!
Thank you! For saving the thread!
I'm starting to barf when I read the word "scale" as in the other thread about "reviewers"
Re: New Images and Comparison - Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG13 Megatron (1668513)
Posted by shajaki on March 28th, 2015 @ 8:24pm CDT
You're welcome
but what did I save it from? 
Posted by shajaki on March 28th, 2015 @ 8:24pm CDT
fenrir72 wrote:Thank you! For saving the thread!
You're welcome
but what did I save it from?
Re: New Images and Comparison - Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG13 Megatron (1668514)
Posted by william-james88 on March 28th, 2015 @ 8:27pm CDT
Along with this Leader Megatron I suppose
Posted by william-james88 on March 28th, 2015 @ 8:27pm CDT
Cobotron wrote:With the exception of Thundercracker. He is welcome to stand alone on my shelf though.
Along with this Leader Megatron I suppose
Re: New Images and Comparison - Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG13 Megatron (1668519)
Posted by fenrir72 on March 28th, 2015 @ 8:32pm CDT
You naughty you...............
Guilty as charged! Enabler or whatever you want to call me.
I'm no engineer but on a civilian's point of view, can the features of Leader Megatron be implemented in a Voyager scale?
Apples and oranges but we all remember the Classic/Henkei Galvatron snafu. Everyone was livid on how Galvatron turned out.
Let's be pragmmatic. Voyager=cheaper. Who doesn't want a bargain? But if the added size means extra bells and whistle I'm in!
Posted by fenrir72 on March 28th, 2015 @ 8:32pm CDT
shajaki wrote:fenrir72 wrote:Thank you! For saving the thread!
You're welcome
You naughty you...............
Guilty as charged! Enabler or whatever you want to call me.
I'm no engineer but on a civilian's point of view, can the features of Leader Megatron be implemented in a Voyager scale?
Apples and oranges but we all remember the Classic/Henkei Galvatron snafu. Everyone was livid on how Galvatron turned out.
Let's be pragmmatic. Voyager=cheaper. Who doesn't want a bargain? But if the added size means extra bells and whistle I'm in!
Re: New Images and Comparison - Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG13 Megatron (1668520)
Posted by fenrir72 on March 28th, 2015 @ 8:36pm CDT
Cost cutting? Together with the many "mistakes" in animation?
Posted by fenrir72 on March 28th, 2015 @ 8:36pm CDT
Sabrblade wrote:Why oh why did the cartoon have to neuter Megatron's color scheme to being just gray and black, two of the most boring colors ever?
Cost cutting? Together with the many "mistakes" in animation?
