Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Leader Ultra Magnus Concept Art by Andrew Griffith
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So a while back I got to work a bit on an upcoming Leader class toy version of Ultra Magnus from IDW’s More Than Meets The Eye. Since the toy has been revealed, I got permission from Hasbro to show off some of my art for it.
Just to be clear, the overall design of the toy was already done, based heavily on Nick Roche’s design for the book. What I was asked to do was to sketch up what the interior cockpit could look like within the confines of the space they had available for it. I worked with Hasbro to develop it, and they sent my art along to Takara-Tomy to use for the sculpt for the final product.
The cockpit for Minimus Ambus inside Ultra Magnus functions a bit different than James Roberts and Alex Milne worked out for MTMTE, but personally I think it’s pretty cool that Hasbro took inspiration from the comics and even went to the trouble of using the concept of Minimus “driving” Ambus at all to be pretty darn cool.
I was thrilled to work on this particular project.
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Posted by Optimizzy on May 1st, 2015 @ 2:31pm CDT
Shuttershock wrote:There's a little readout that says "CAST IN THE NAME OF PRIMUS, YEE NOT GUILTY".
I don't see that. Where is it?
Posted by palmcd on May 1st, 2015 @ 2:35pm CDT
Big O
Posted by MrBlack on May 1st, 2015 @ 2:50pm CDT
Tsutsukakushi wrote:Earlier today, Got my Combiners Wars Leader class megatron toy in the mail. Think it's a nice toy. Plan to buy CW G1 Megatron also. But I need to find in stock first.
I picked him up on sale recently too (I thought I posted a pic here, but it either got lost in the shuffle or I didn't hit "Submit"). The color scheme is really growing on me. The head sculpt is nice too, but I wish the colors were more toy/cartoon accurate.
Posted by LegendaryAntiHero on May 1st, 2015 @ 7:24pm CDT
Posted by Ultra Markus on May 1st, 2015 @ 7:54pm CDT
Alpha Dominus wrote:Rad. I can't remember from all the toy fair pix so I wonder if those door panel monitors/consoles will be featured in the interior of the toy. Wouldn't that be cool?! Keep more of these concepts comin!
if not maybe someone can make some stickers for it
Posted by BERSEKAEL on May 2nd, 2015 @ 1:00am CDT
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Posted by King Kuuga on May 2nd, 2015 @ 2:54am CDT
SKYWARPED_128 wrote:I wonder how much of the detailing will making in the final product? Even MP UM's truck mode interior didn't sport that kind of molded detail.
Well, did MP Magnus have a driver? Legit question, because I don't feel like pulling up a review of him.
Posted by Sabrblade on May 2nd, 2015 @ 2:58am CDT
Spike and Daniel in his truck cab.That Bot wrote:SKYWARPED_128 wrote:I wonder how much of the detailing will making in the final product? Even MP UM's truck mode interior didn't sport that kind of molded detail.
Well, did MP Magnus have a driver? Legit question, because I don't feel like pulling up a review of him.
Posted by BATTLEMASTER IIC on May 2nd, 2015 @ 6:38am CDT
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Posted by -Kanrabat- on May 4th, 2015 @ 5:14pm CDT
Posted by Tsutsukakushi on May 5th, 2015 @ 12:30am CDT
Had to also order a $7 Hero Mashers Jetfire. to save $5 on shipping fees and qualify for free shipping. As $50 orders before tax qualify for free shipping.
Posted by galvatron00 on May 5th, 2015 @ 7:19am CDT
Awesome! I'm glad you finally found one! I know you're waiting for the DX9 kit (as am I) and the ReproLabels are awesome. Posted a pic earlier.Tsutsukakushi wrote:Finally after months of trying to find this toy. Earlier today Walmart.com relisted this G1 CW Megatron toy as back in stock. Finally was able to buy one.
Had to also order a $7 Hero Mashers Jetfire. to save $5 on shipping fees and qualify for free shipping. As $50 orders before tax qualify for free shipping.
Posted by galvatron00 on May 5th, 2015 @ 7:22am CDT
They are completely worth it. I used my trusty Exacto knife from my scale model days, I find that easier than tweezers in the tight areas. Just make sure you have good lighting to make sure they line up well-Kanrabat- wrote:I got my Repros for Megs too. Time to get to work!
Posted by Optimizzy on May 5th, 2015 @ 8:08am CDT
itscramtastic wrote:They are completely worth it. I used my trusty Exacto knife from my scale model days, I find that easier than tweezers in the tight areas. Just make sure you have good lighting to make sure they line up well-Kanrabat- wrote:I got my Repros for Megs too. Time to get to work!
I dunno. Honestly the only one I want is the chest label. I don't really care for the other bits....but that chest label is perfect.
Posted by Optimizzy on May 5th, 2015 @ 8:09am CDT
Posted by galvatron00 on May 5th, 2015 @ 8:20am CDT
Whaaaaaaaaaat?! I get it, I was the same way until I placed a few more, then a few more, then all of themOptimizzy wrote:I dunno. Honestly the only one I want is the chest label. I don't really care for the other bits....but that chest label is perfect.itscramtastic wrote:They are completely worth it. I used my trusty Exacto knife from my scale model days, I find that easier than tweezers in the tight areas. Just make sure you have good lighting to make sure they line up well-Kanrabat- wrote:I got my Repros for Megs too. Time to get to work!
Posted by Rodimus Prime on May 5th, 2015 @ 11:51am CDT
Posted by Optimizzy on May 5th, 2015 @ 1:32pm CDT
Rodimus Prime wrote:I still can't get over how great the tank mode is, yet the robot mode is such a letdown. I wish there was a G2 redeco.
I dunno. I like both modes. I'm getting the upgrade kit for g1 Megs but I still have a great time with armada Megs. Adding minicons is awesome.
Posted by fenrir72 on May 5th, 2015 @ 5:07pm CDT
itscramtastic wrote:
ReproLabels!!!
Why Hasbro can't make a decent chest piece decal is so
Posted by -Kanrabat- on May 5th, 2015 @ 7:00pm CDT
fenrir72 wrote:itscramtastic wrote:
ReproLabels!!!
Why Hasbro can't make a decent chest piece decal is so
Because printing the tiny label sheet on clear plastic instead of opaque white made too much sense.
BTW, I'm half-way tru applying the reprolabels on CW Geewun Megs. Some labels are a pain, especially the tiny stickers that make the silver stripes on the cannon. Some make no sense like the black covers for the already black side-skirt. However, most of them kick ass. The chest piece is perfect, the "energon lights" are GLOWING and the inner details of the arms are fantastic!
Only the tank mode labels left to apply... All 3 billions of them.
Posted by Optimizzy on May 5th, 2015 @ 8:44pm CDT
-Kanrabat- wrote:fenrir72 wrote:itscramtastic wrote:
ReproLabels!!!
Why Hasbro can't make a decent chest piece decal is so
Because printing the tiny label sheet on clear plastic instead of opaque white made too much sense.
BTW, I'm half-way tru applying the reprolabels on CW Geewun Megs. Some labels are a pain, especially the tiny stickers that make the silver stripes on the cannon. Some make no sense like the black covers for the already black side-skirt. However, most of them kick ass. The chest piece is perfect, the "energon lights" are GLOWING and the inner details of the arms are fantastic!
Only the tank mode labels left to apply... All 3 billions of them.
Well, I honestly don't think someone said "hey let's make this stickers useless!" I think it was just an error. It's not like they haven't made clear stickers before.
Posted by galvatron00 on May 5th, 2015 @ 9:26pm CDT
The exacto came in handy on the tiny stickers. Looks crazy good though right?! And, "ah, yesss" (BW Megatron FTLOL) all of the blast panel stickers, you just get into rhythm with them. I like the "low visibility" Autobot/Decepticon sigil option, goes good with the rest of the tank body stickers. And yeah, why the black skirt stickers? To take away the detailing?! Left them off.-Kanrabat- wrote:Because printing the tiny label sheet on clear plastic instead of opaque white made too much sense.fenrir72 wrote:Why Hasbro can't make a decent chest piece decal is soitscramtastic wrote:
ReproLabels!!!
BTW, I'm half-way tru applying the reprolabels on CW Geewun Megs. Some labels are a pain, especially the tiny stickers that make the silver stripes on the cannon. Some make no sense like the black covers for the already black side-skirt. However, most of them kick ass. The chest piece is perfect, the "energon lights" are GLOWING and the inner details of the arms are fantastic!
Only the tank mode labels left to apply... All 3 billions of them.
Posted by Autobot032 on May 6th, 2015 @ 1:10pm CDT
itscramtastic wrote:
ReproLabels!!!
When looking at the stickers that go on his shoulders, which form the body for the turret, why do I suddenly feel a need to dial up the Stargate?
Posted by Optimizzy on May 6th, 2015 @ 3:22pm CDT
Autobot032 wrote:itscramtastic wrote:
ReproLabels!!!
When looking at the stickers that go on his shoulders, which form the body for the turret, why do I suddenly feel a need to dial up the Stargate?
Chevron 5 encoded!
Posted by Autobot032 on May 6th, 2015 @ 3:26pm CDT
Optimizzy wrote:Autobot032 wrote:itscramtastic wrote:
ReproLabels!!!
When looking at the stickers that go on his shoulders, which form the body for the turret, why do I suddenly feel a need to dial up the Stargate?
Chevron 5 encoded!
Indeed, good sir, indeed.
OPEN THE IRIS!
"We must go... through the Chappa'ai"
...hot damn I'm a nerd.
Posted by Ironhidensh on May 6th, 2015 @ 6:45pm CDT
I loved seeing the pics, and when I finally got him in hand, I thought he was great. Then I looked at him for a while, and the cannon really got to me. I hate it, I really do. It's such a long, thin, puny thing. An insult to fusion cannons everywhere. It kinda ruins the figure for me.
So do I keep him? I kinda want to sell him, but I'm afraid I may regret it later....
Posted by shajaki on May 6th, 2015 @ 7:13pm CDT
I'd hold off. It won't hurt to hold on to him, and if you still don't want him in a couple years he might be worth moreIronhidensh wrote:So do I keep him? I kinda want to sell him, but I'm afraid I may regret it later....
Posted by -Kanrabat- on May 6th, 2015 @ 7:24pm CDT
Ironhidensh wrote:Whelp. 3rd party Megatron/Apollyon arrives tomorrow. The question now becomes: how much do I really like CW Megatron?
I loved seeing the pics, and when I finally got him in hand, I thought he was great. Then I looked at him for a while, and the cannon really got to me. I hate it, I really do. It's such a long, thin, puny thing. An insult to fusion cannons everywhere. It kinda ruins the figure for me.
So do I keep him? I kinda want to sell him, but I'm afraid I may regret it later....
Look at him as his own thing. Better yet, buy the Reprolabels and GEEWUN him up to the max. Sure, his cannon is small, compared to the original. But take him as a DIFFERENT character. Like the original G1 Megatron is not really the Megatron of the cartoon. I finished applying Meg's Repros and lemme tell you, he's worth the 80$+ total I paid for.
One thing is sure. If you sell him off, you'll regret it forever because I'm sure the G1 version of CW Leader Megatron will be worth a fortune down the line... and he'll be impossible to buy back at a reasonable price anymore.
Posted by fenrir72 on May 6th, 2015 @ 8:06pm CDT
-Kanrabat- wrote:Ironhidensh wrote:Whelp. 3rd party Megatron/Apollyon arrives tomorrow. The question now becomes: how much do I really like CW Megatron?
I loved seeing the pics, and when I finally got him in hand, I thought he was great. Then I looked at him for a while, and the cannon really got to me. I hate it, I really do. It's such a long, thin, puny thing. An insult to fusion cannons everywhere. It kinda ruins the figure for me.
So do I keep him? I kinda want to sell him, but I'm afraid I may regret it later....
Look at him as his own thing. Better yet, buy the Reprolabels and GEEWUN him up to the max. Sure, his cannon is small, compared to the original. But take him as a DIFFERENT character. Like the original G1 Megatron is not really the Megatron of the cartoon. I finished applying Meg's Repros and lemme tell you, he's worth the 80$+ total I paid for.
One thing is sure. If you sell him off, you'll regret it forever because I'm sure the G1 version of CW Leader Megatron will be worth a fortune down the line... and he'll be impossible to buy back at a reasonable price anymore.
I agree. That Megs is one of his best incarnations ever.
Posted by Optimizzy on May 6th, 2015 @ 8:27pm CDT
fenrir72 wrote:-Kanrabat- wrote:Ironhidensh wrote:Whelp. 3rd party Megatron/Apollyon arrives tomorrow. The question now becomes: how much do I really like CW Megatron?
I loved seeing the pics, and when I finally got him in hand, I thought he was great. Then I looked at him for a while, and the cannon really got to me. I hate it, I really do. It's such a long, thin, puny thing. An insult to fusion cannons everywhere. It kinda ruins the figure for me.
So do I keep him? I kinda want to sell him, but I'm afraid I may regret it later....
Look at him as his own thing. Better yet, buy the Reprolabels and GEEWUN him up to the max. Sure, his cannon is small, compared to the original. But take him as a DIFFERENT character. Like the original G1 Megatron is not really the Megatron of the cartoon. I finished applying Meg's Repros and lemme tell you, he's worth the 80$+ total I paid for.
One thing is sure. If you sell him off, you'll regret it forever because I'm sure the G1 version of CW Leader Megatron will be worth a fortune down the line... and he'll be impossible to buy back at a reasonable price anymore.
I agree. That Megs is one of his best incarnations ever.
And remember, it's an official release. In years down the road that will matter more to certain collectors.
Posted by Ironhidensh on May 7th, 2015 @ 7:19am CDT
shajaki wrote:I'd hold off. It won't hurt to hold on to him, and if you still don't want him in a couple years he might be worth moreIronhidensh wrote:So do I keep him? I kinda want to sell him, but I'm afraid I may regret it later....
Kinda my thoughts. I kept his box, so I think I'm just going to package him up and toss him in storage. If a 3rd party ever makes a proper cannon for him, he'll be back on the shelf n a heartbeat.
Posted by Sabrblade on May 7th, 2015 @ 11:19am CDT
Posted by galvatron00 on May 7th, 2015 @ 1:23pm CDT
I agree with holding on to him. Apollyon will be my "Decepticon" Megatron while CW is my "Autobot" Megatron. Those ReproLabels make him look awesome, and he's cool for what he is. I actually think I'm gonna pass on the add-on kits that are coming out too (both are in my pre-order queue currently). I think it's the best tank Megatron we've had so far, but that's just me.Ironhidensh wrote:Kinda my thoughts. I kept his box, so I think I'm just going to package him up and toss him in storage. If a 3rd party ever makes a proper cannon for him, he'll be back on the shelf n a heartbeat.shajaki wrote:I'd hold off. It won't hurt to hold on to him, and if you still don't want him in a couple years he might be worth moreIronhidensh wrote:So do I keep him? I kinda want to sell him, but I'm afraid I may regret it later....
Posted by Cobotron on May 7th, 2015 @ 1:30pm CDT
Are the stickers for G1 Megs printed on a clear or silver backing? If silver, does it blend nicely?
Posted by galvatron00 on May 7th, 2015 @ 1:36pm CDT
Silver/chrome. They blend perfectly I posted pictures!! Where were you?! they are back one page. Very VERY close.Cobotron wrote:Hey itscram or K-bat,
Are the stickers for G1 Megs printed on a clear or silver backing? If silver, does it blend nicely?
Posted by Cobotron on May 7th, 2015 @ 1:40pm CDT
Oh, I saw them. They looked GREAT! I was out of town and replying on my phone is akin to plucking nose hairs in my book.itscramtastic wrote:Silver/chrome. They blend perfectly I posted pictures!! Where were you?!Cobotron wrote:Hey itscram or K-bat,
Are the stickers for G1 Megs printed on a clear or silver backing? If silver, does it blend nicely?
... but pictures can be deceiving. So far I have no reason to doubt your sincerity.
Posted by galvatron00 on May 7th, 2015 @ 1:43pm CDT
I took the robot mode one with daylight coming in the window behind me so it's pretty true to color. Obviously downscaled to fit size limits. I was really surprised actually. And the "low-visibility" sigils (re: grayscale) for tank mode are super sweetCobotron wrote:Oh, I saw them. They looked GREAT! I was out of town and replying on my phone is akin to plucking nose hairs in my book.itscramtastic wrote:Silver/chrome. They blend perfectly I posted pictures!! Where were you?!Cobotron wrote:Hey itscram or K-bat,
Are the stickers for G1 Megs printed on a clear or silver backing? If silver, does it blend nicely?
... but pictures can be deceiving. So far I have no reason to doubt your sincerity.
Posted by Cobotron on May 7th, 2015 @ 2:00pm CDT
and hey...
Thats how I have always done it. If I could sign checks with an Exacto knife, I would. Best tool ever made.itscramtastic wrote: I used my trusty Exacto knife
Posted by Musha on May 7th, 2015 @ 3:28pm CDT
Posted by galvatron00 on May 7th, 2015 @ 7:14pm CDT
LOL awesomeCobotron wrote:Just went back for second look. Marvelous!
and hey...Thats how I have always done it. If I could sign checks with an Exacto knife, I would. Best tool ever made.itscramtastic wrote: I used my trusty Exacto knife
Posted by Agamemnon on May 7th, 2015 @ 8:26pm CDT
Cobotron wrote:Just went back for second look. Marvelous!
and hey...Thats how I have always done it. If I could sign checks with an Exacto knife, I would. Best tool ever made.itscramtastic wrote: I used my trusty Exacto knife
Well, you can...
*looks at his contract with Faust*
Posted by Cobotron on May 7th, 2015 @ 8:43pm CDT
Agamemnon wrote:Cobotron wrote:Just went back for second look. Marvelous!
and hey...Thats how I have always done it. If I could sign checks with an Exacto knife, I would. Best tool ever made.itscramtastic wrote: I used my trusty Exacto knife
Well, you can...
*looks at his contract with Faust*
Posted by Tsutsukakushi on May 7th, 2015 @ 9:32pm CDT
Posted by -Kanrabat- on May 8th, 2015 @ 2:44am CDT
Tsutsukakushi wrote:Still haven't seen any CW Leader toys for G1 and Armada Megatron in stores yet. Thankfully I ordered them online. Every walmart I keep visiting Has a peg full of CW wave 2 deluxes. Haven't seen any CW wave Two Voyagers in stores yet.
Every times I go to my local TrU, if there is any leaders, it's always a single Armada Megatron.
I consider myself really lucky that a dedicated TrU clerk was willing to hunt down a CW Leader G1 Megs from the backstore for me!
And he's so damn SEXY with his Reprolabels on!
Posted by Ironhidensh on May 8th, 2015 @ 8:59am CDT