Premium Finish WFC Magnus and SS Megatron Revealed and Available on Amazon Japan
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Amazon Japan has posted preorders for two new Premium Finish Transformers figures: WFC Ultra Magnus and SS Movie 1 Megatron. As expected, these are just redecos so the Megatron toy still has the same chest. Since the original figure was fully painted, this one does not seem as premium a finish as other toys in this line. Ultra magnus on the other hand is definitely different from any previous release. Remember, the WFC Netflix show is based on the toys (which were made first) and the Walmart Netflix toys are so that the characters in the show are available when the show is on BUT these Takara releases are the only toys made after the final show deco is known. Hence why this version of a dying magnus is far more uniform over the Hasbro one. The toy is posed both as alive and as being shot by Megatron so you can use him as you wish.
These toys will also be available on Pulse and we know they are coming to BBTS so they are not exclusives. Magnus is near the $90 mark while Megatron is closer to the $60 mark.
Magnus: https://www.amazon.co.jp/o/asin/b098fnp ... formers-20
Megatron: https://www.amazon.co.jp/o/asin/b098fmw ... formers-20















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Posted by Sabrblade on July 7th, 2021 @ 11:20am CDT
Posted by Overcracker on July 7th, 2021 @ 11:33am CDT
Magnus, unarmored looks really cool. Gives me an evil Magnus vibe with the red eyes. The armored version is almost SG Magnus minus the red head.
The Armored version is just meh. I already own the Netlifx spoiler version, so can totally skip this one.
Posted by -Kanrabat- on July 7th, 2021 @ 11:45am CDT
Sabrblade wrote:Behold... Nemesis Magnus!
At first I was dismissive of this Magnus. But view that way, it is indeed really cool.
However, the damn thing is MORE EXPENSIVE than many MP figures at full price. Like, damn...
As for that Megs, he look like a straight reissue of the regular Studio Series toy. What a waste. Takara could have went the extra mile to give him an accurate chest, but no.

Posted by MECHdirge on July 7th, 2021 @ 11:57am CDT
Posted by Overcracker on July 7th, 2021 @ 12:10pm CDT
-Kanrabat- wrote:Sabrblade wrote:Behold... Nemesis Magnus!
At first I was dismissive of this Magnus. But view that way, it is indeed really cool.
However, the damn thing is MORE EXPENSIVE than many MP figures at full price. Like, damn...
As for that Megs, he look like a straight reissue of the regular Studio Series toy. What a waste. Takara could have went the extra mile to give him an accurate chest, but no.
Amazon JP really upping the price on him. Ami-Ami has him for 7740 Yen, that's almost 50% off from Amazon JP's pricing.
Posted by blackeyedprime on July 7th, 2021 @ 12:18pm CDT
Posted by EvasionModeBumblebee on July 7th, 2021 @ 12:57pm CDT
Posted by Stormshot_Prime on July 7th, 2021 @ 1:33pm CDT
Posted by william-james88 on July 7th, 2021 @ 1:43pm CDT
Overcracker wrote:Amazon JP really upping the price on him. Ami-Ami has him for 7740 Yen, that's almost 50% off from Amazon JP's pricing.
Magnus is ¥8,917 on Amazon Japan, I don't understand the discount you calculated
Posted by Tuned Agent on July 7th, 2021 @ 2:02pm CDT
Posted by Overcracker on July 7th, 2021 @ 3:23pm CDT
william-james88 wrote:Overcracker wrote:Amazon JP really upping the price on him. Ami-Ami has him for 7740 Yen, that's almost 50% off from Amazon JP's pricing.
Magnus is ¥8,917 on Amazon Japan, I don't understand the discount you calculated
The link you posted says 14,900:
Not entirely sure why the base price changes depending on where its shipped, if they still add on shipping separately. But it does.
It appears the price for the U.S is in fact 8917 Yen.
Odd it would change based on where its being shipped. But such is life.
Still cheaper through AmiAmi regardless.
Posted by -Kanrabat- on July 7th, 2021 @ 3:30pm CDT
Overcracker wrote:william-james88 wrote:Overcracker wrote:Amazon JP really upping the price on him. Ami-Ami has him for 7740 Yen, that's almost 50% off from Amazon JP's pricing.
Magnus is ¥8,917 on Amazon Japan, I don't understand the discount you calculated
The link you posted says 14,900:
Not entirely sure why the base price changes depending on where its shipped, if they still add on shipping separately. But it does.
It appears the price for the U.S is in fact 8917 Yen.
Odd it would change based on where its being shipped. But such is life.
Still cheaper through AmiAmi regardless.
Maybe it depend of your location because "screw you" I guess.
On my end, it's below 9K yen too:
Still way too absurd of a price though. Better just get the vanilla Siege or Netflix version. He's still available like plague rats and I have a still a spare sealed Siege myself.
Posted by Overcracker on July 7th, 2021 @ 3:37pm CDT
-Kanrabat- wrote:Overcracker wrote:william-james88 wrote:Overcracker wrote:Amazon JP really upping the price on him. Ami-Ami has him for 7740 Yen, that's almost 50% off from Amazon JP's pricing.
Magnus is ¥8,917 on Amazon Japan, I don't understand the discount you calculated
The link you posted says 14,900:
Not entirely sure why the base price changes depending on where its shipped, if they still add on shipping separately. But it does.
It appears the price for the U.S is in fact 8917 Yen.
Odd it would change based on where its being shipped. But such is life.
Still cheaper through AmiAmi regardless.
Maybe it depend of your location because "screw you" I guess.
On my end, it's below 9K yen too:
Still way too absurd of a price though. Better just get the vanilla Siege or Netflix version. He's still available like plague rats and I have a still a spare sealed Siege myself.
Yeah, screw anybody who dares live outside the U.S. or Canada.
Already have the Netflix Magnus. The only thing I like about this version is the gray evil looking unarmored Magnus. But not for that price. I can happily skip it. Besides I still want to get a cheap Kingdom Magnus just for the earth mode, so don't think I need three of him.
I may get Megs from AmiAmi though since he's a more palatable $46 bucks there. and it pretty much what the regular one is going for anywhere I see him any way.
Posted by -Kanrabat- on July 7th, 2021 @ 3:50pm CDT
Overcracker wrote:
Yeah, screw anybody who dares live outside the U.S. or Canada.
Already have the Netflix Magnus. The only thing I like about this version is the gray evil looking unarmored Magnus. But not for that price. I can happily skip it. Besides I still want to get a cheap Kingdom Magnus just for the earth mode, so don't think I need three of him.
I may get Megs from AmiAmi though since he's a more palatable $46 bucks there. and it pretty much what the regular one is going for anywhere I see him any way.
My link is 9K yen plus 3K of shipping if I round up the numbers.
Yours is 15K yen plus 9K yen of shipping.
That's not just a "screw you". That's being dragged on the muddy street by the hair in the rain to get shotgun'd in the gut and kneecaps.
Where do you live to get such "hate" from Amazon.JP?

Posted by Gauntlet101010 on July 7th, 2021 @ 3:57pm CDT
If they had painted that front cab (the grille and lights) and extended the blue from the front portion while removing the grit and given him just more painted details overall I'd feel worse about passing. But they took an already adequate color scheme and just darkened the Hell out of it.
Posted by Rodimus Prime on July 7th, 2021 @ 4:05pm CDT
Posted by Overcracker on July 7th, 2021 @ 4:13pm CDT
Rodimus Prime wrote:I would have gotten that Magnus if he was either black instead of gray and/or his Earth mode. But I don't like the gray or the Siege mold.
Technically the color scheme and the mold is actually accurate to the on-screen representation. Why would they do something to make it not accurate if they are going for onscreen accuracy?
This is Magnus as he appears in the show after Megatron blasts him. He was not the Kingdom remold and we has in fact gray not black.
-Kanrabat- wrote:My link is 9K yen plus 3K of shipping if I round up the numbers.
Yours is 15K yen plus 9K yen of shipping.
That's not just a "screw you". That's being dragged on the muddy street by the hair in the rain to get shotgun'd in the gut and kneecaps.
Where do you live to get such "hate" from Amazon.JP?
I guess they just don't like shipping here. Its totally a if you want it there, we'll make it as impossible to to buy as possible.
Don't know why Mexico garners so much hate from Amazon JP. It's really very strange.
Posted by sol magnus on July 7th, 2021 @ 5:13pm CDT
Posted by Rodimus Prime on July 7th, 2021 @ 5:20pm CDT
And I didn't say he should be black, I said I'd get him if he was.Overcracker wrote:Rodimus Prime wrote:I would have gotten that Magnus if he was either black instead of gray and/or his Earth mode. But I don't like the gray or the Siege mold.
Technically the color scheme and the mold is actually accurate to the on-screen representation. Why would they do something to make it not accurate if they are going for onscreen accuracy?
This is Magnus as he appears in the show after Megatron blasts him. He was not the Kingdom remold and we has in fact gray not black.
Posted by Emerje on July 7th, 2021 @ 6:13pm CDT
Megatron is an easy pass. Doesn't look that much different and I don't like the mold all that much to begin with (should have been Leader class).
Emerje
Posted by Nemesis Reformatted on July 7th, 2021 @ 6:45pm CDT

Then there's commander class Rodimus & SG Jetfire on top of all the other releases. Plus the titan Ark & I'm still waiting for titan Scorponok from last year.
This is seriously getting nuts. And I'm not even buying everything. I'm cherry picking but it's still way too expensive.

And I had to order the Valaverse Botcon Wasp Raider because I go nuts over bee/wasp/hornet themed figures & I freakin love Waspinator. That was another $57 like buying a leader class that doesn't Transform. It's a total rip-off but it's just too awesome to pass up.
Posted by Sabrblade on July 7th, 2021 @ 7:01pm CDT
It doesn't transform because it's not a Transformers toy. It's an Action Force toy of a human soldier wearing armor that's simply colored in homage to Waspinator, but isn't Waspinator at all because Waspinator isn't a human.Nemesis Reformatted wrote:And I had to order the Valaverse Botcon Wasp Raider because I go nuts over bee/wasp/hornet themed figures & I freakin love Waspinator. That was another $57 like buying a leader class that doesn't Transform. It's a total rip-off but it's just too awesome to pass up.
Posted by DeathReviews on July 8th, 2021 @ 9:31am CDT
Posted by -Kanrabat- on July 8th, 2021 @ 10:24am CDT
DeathReviews wrote:Another Siege Magnus that looks even more dingy and splattered? I think I'll be fine with the regular Siege version, thanks.
Especially for more than 90$US.
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on July 13th, 2021 @ 8:06pm CDT
Posted by -Kanrabat- on July 13th, 2021 @ 8:36pm CDT
D-Maximal_Primal wrote:Seriously debating getting the Premium Megatron. That silver with the bronze accents is super slick. For me, it makes a huge difference in deco, and makes him that much more movie accurate. They did a splendid job with him
If you don't have any of the previous two Netflix versions, this is the one to get.
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on July 13th, 2021 @ 8:40pm CDT
-Kanrabat- wrote:D-Maximal_Primal wrote:Seriously debating getting the Premium Megatron. That silver with the bronze accents is super slick. For me, it makes a huge difference in deco, and makes him that much more movie accurate. They did a splendid job with him
If you don't have any of the previous two Netflix versions, this is the one to get.
Studio series, not the inferior-to-the-netflix version.
As for that one, i only have the arctic camo G2 version, and outside of the SG one that is the only version of the mold I will get
Posted by -Kanrabat- on July 13th, 2021 @ 8:44pm CDT
D-Maximal_Primal wrote:-Kanrabat- wrote:D-Maximal_Primal wrote:Seriously debating getting the Premium Megatron. That silver with the bronze accents is super slick. For me, it makes a huge difference in deco, and makes him that much more movie accurate. They did a splendid job with him
If you don't have any of the previous two Netflix versions, this is the one to get.
Studio series, not the inferior-to-the-netflix version.
As for that one, i only have the arctic camo G2 version, and outside of the SG one that is the only version of the mold I will get
Oh, you meant the SS 2007 movie version.
It's still a great toy, but there's barely any difference between the regular release and this one. If you can find the original Studio Series at a reasonable price, go for that one instead of grossly overpay for the "premium."
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on July 13th, 2021 @ 8:59pm CDT
-Kanrabat- wrote:D-Maximal_Primal wrote:-Kanrabat- wrote:D-Maximal_Primal wrote:Seriously debating getting the Premium Megatron. That silver with the bronze accents is super slick. For me, it makes a huge difference in deco, and makes him that much more movie accurate. They did a splendid job with him
If you don't have any of the previous two Netflix versions, this is the one to get.
Studio series, not the inferior-to-the-netflix version.
As for that one, i only have the arctic camo G2 version, and outside of the SG one that is the only version of the mold I will get
Oh, you meant the SS 2007 movie version.
It's still a great toy, but there's barely any difference between the regular release and this one. If you can find the original Studio Series at a reasonable price, go for that one instead of grossly overpay for the "premium."
I already have that one, and this one actually does have a lot to offer. the bronze adds a lot of background to the armor detail, and the weathering is great on it. It adds a lot more than you might think
Posted by -Kanrabat- on July 13th, 2021 @ 9:21pm CDT
D-Maximal_Primal wrote:-Kanrabat- wrote:D-Maximal_Primal wrote:-Kanrabat- wrote:D-Maximal_Primal wrote:Seriously debating getting the Premium Megatron. That silver with the bronze accents is super slick. For me, it makes a huge difference in deco, and makes him that much more movie accurate. They did a splendid job with him
If you don't have any of the previous two Netflix versions, this is the one to get.
Studio series, not the inferior-to-the-netflix version.
As for that one, i only have the arctic camo G2 version, and outside of the SG one that is the only version of the mold I will get
Oh, you meant the SS 2007 movie version.
It's still a great toy, but there's barely any difference between the regular release and this one. If you can find the original Studio Series at a reasonable price, go for that one instead of grossly overpay for the "premium."
I already have that one, and this one actually does have a lot to offer. the bronze adds a lot of background to the armor detail, and the weathering is great on it. It adds a lot more than you might think
Well, go for it!
And post lots of comparison pictures when you receive it.
We will be looking forward to them.
Posted by william-james88 on July 23rd, 2021 @ 5:30pm CDT
These are not exclusives so any online retailer (including Amazon japan) will have these available. They do come at a premium though since that is the whole point of this line.
Let us know what you think!

Posted by First-Aid on July 23rd, 2021 @ 5:39pm CDT
Posted by jtanimator on July 23rd, 2021 @ 5:54pm CDT
But seriously, I know that if I took a side-by-side look from the original vs these I’d find something, as will likely everyone who responds to this lol, but the fact that I can only notice a lack of battle damage on Starscream as the only difference here really agitates me. Especially since they're charging almost TWICE as much for these. With each new reveal, I’m progressively shocked at the poor choices they make for figures to repaint, and the incredibly mediocre job they do. And none of this would even bother me in the least if they weren’t charging SO much for these. I keep thinking there’s some sort of catch to these things.
Posted by EvasionModeBumblebee on July 23rd, 2021 @ 6:10pm CDT
Will still definitely need some paint work though xD
Posted by Mistaken_Table on July 23rd, 2021 @ 6:11pm CDT
The rest, however, are a hands-raised cash grab. What would've been better for us and easier for Hasbro/Takara would be a "Generations Best Of" subline where they straight-up re-released recent figures that had short production runs. No reworking, no price-hike.
Can't speak for anywhere else, but in the UK if you don't secure a pre-order, odds are you ain't getting one.
Posted by william-james88 on July 23rd, 2021 @ 6:25pm CDT
jtanimator wrote:WHAT. IS. THE. DIFFERENCE.
But seriously, I know that if I took a side-by-side look from the original vs these I’d find something, as will likely everyone who responds to this lol, but the fact that I can only notice a lack of battle damage on Starscream as the only difference here really agitates me. Especially since they're charging almost TWICE as much for these. With each new reveal, I’m progressively shocked at the poor choices they make for figures to repaint, and the incredibly mediocre job they do. And none of this would even bother me in the least if they weren’t charging SO much for these. I keep thinking there’s some sort of catch to these things.
Don't see much difference for Starscream. But for Ratchet, it's pretty easy to see. The original one had very little paint, so he was just puke green all around. But here we see some detail, like his face.
Posted by -Kanrabat- on July 23rd, 2021 @ 6:29pm CDT
I guess that Starscream will be an easy pass, but I'll keep an eye open for Ratchet.
Posted by primalxconvoy on July 23rd, 2021 @ 7:07pm CDT
"If any toy from the Transformers Studio Series line NEEDED A MAKEOVER, it was Ratchet."
Fixed it for you.
Anyway, both are an easy pass, especially SS, as I've got the Earthrise version (which hasn't got any cr@pple-damage paint on it).
Another sub-par, overpriced effort from Bakara.
Does anyone here remember when, price-be-damned, their repaints and efforts used to be good-to-amazing? They've really lost their way...
Posted by Treetop Maximus on July 23rd, 2021 @ 7:51pm CDT
Posted by Emerje on July 23rd, 2021 @ 8:04pm CDT
I plan on getting both of these. So far the only PF figure I haven't felt the need to order is SS Megatron, just don't care for that mold, but maybe I'll change my mind when people start getting them in hand and comparing.
Emerje
Posted by -Kanrabat- on July 23rd, 2021 @ 8:06pm CDT
primalxconvoy wrote:Does anyone here remember when, price-be-damned, their repaints and efforts used to be good-to-amazing? They've really lost their way...
Maybe for some, but that SS Bug Bee is the best painted we will ever get for sure. Compared to the original, it's night and day. Not having the mold, and for only 15$CAN more than the regular release, it's like ordering the Henkei version from back then.
However, the prices on the voyagers and leader are absurd.
Posted by Nemesis Reformatted on July 23rd, 2021 @ 8:21pm CDT

Posted by primalxconvoy on July 23rd, 2021 @ 9:41pm CDT
-Kanrabat- wrote:primalxconvoy wrote:Does anyone here remember when, price-be-damned, their repaints and efforts used to be good-to-amazing? They've really lost their way...
Maybe for some, but that SS Bug Bee is the best painted we will ever get for sure. Compared to the original, it's night and day. Not having the mold, and for only 15$CAN more than the regular release, it's like ordering the Henkei version from back then.
However, the prices on the voyagers and leader are absurd.
I suppose officially, and at a CHUG scale, but wasn't there an OSKO version painted to a (higher) quality?
Posted by ZeldaTheSwordsman on July 23rd, 2021 @ 11:35pm CDT
Posted by Solrac333 on July 24th, 2021 @ 1:09am CDT
Posted by blackeyedprime on July 24th, 2021 @ 8:31am CDT
Starscream has a bit too much greebling to have detailed or paint enhancements, I decided I didn't need more of that mold and didn't get the rainbow trio so it's gonna be the same for repaints.
Posted by Overcracker on July 24th, 2021 @ 11:59am CDT
The 2007 Best Buy Premium Voyager Ratchet?

Transformers (2007) Premium Ratchet (Best Buy) Gallery
The DotM Deluxe Movie the Best Ratchet
Or will this one dethrone them as the best representation of Movie Ratchet?
Posted by EvasionModeBumblebee on July 24th, 2021 @ 12:35pm CDT
Overcracker wrote:This new ratchet brings up an interesting question, Which premium version has been the best?
Studio Series is definitely the best of them mold-wise IMO, though the deco is more arguable. The MTB and SS Premium go for a paler, flat green which lines up with the Prime 1 Studios statue, but looking at screenshots from the movie, the Best Buy might be closer to the actual on-screen color.
Posted by Emerje on July 27th, 2021 @ 5:23pm CDT
PF SS-04 Ratchet right off tones down the day glow green of the original release and gives us a much more accurate yellow-green. And the new paint work on the head pulls out all the right details in his face that the blob of gray paint from the original figure never could. The rest of the new paint details throughout his body make this almost look like a new mold. The rescue truck mode isn't so bad itself adding extra touches of silver to the top and wheels and sharpening up the tampographs on the sides. This will be a must have for many Studio Series collectors.
PF WFC-04 Starscream is, as expected, not much different from the original Siege figure, just with a lot more grit and wear. The figures don't share any of the same "damage", but the new version has a lot more of it, especially in the Tetra Jet mode, which was already quite a bit. only real obvious pallet change is the red used appears to be a little paler and his face is now gray instead of silver. Outside of that there's a little extra red on his lover wing tip and his "belt" now goes around his sides instead of just the front. For most this will be an easy pass.
Both figures are due out in January 2022 and will be available outside of Japan through Hasbro Pulse and many of the site sponsors you see on this very page.









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Posted by -Kanrabat- on July 27th, 2021 @ 5:34pm CDT

As for Starscream, look like he was on the wrong end of a bukkake fest.
