Another Third-Party Megatron in Development?
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Mar 20, 2012 at 1:35pm CDT
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Comment by sky_fire12
Mar 20, 2012
This mold looks great!! i would love to have a Megatron that didn't have skinny legs and would be in scale with MP-10 Optimus 
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Comment by G1 Legacy
Mar 20, 2012
sky_fire12 wrote:
Agreed. I guess time will tell whether this will pan out. I like the Hegemon design too. I definatley havn't been satisfied with anything Hasbro has put out regarding Megatron this past decade. They must be too squeemish to make a realistic pistol b/c of the whole kid market etc. Understandable. This alone is an argument for the need of 3rd party to pick up the slack for adult collectors.
i would love to have a Megatron that didn't have skinny legs and would be in scale with MP-10 Optimus
Agreed. I guess time will tell whether this will pan out. I like the Hegemon design too. I definatley havn't been satisfied with anything Hasbro has put out regarding Megatron this past decade. They must be too squeemish to make a realistic pistol b/c of the whole kid market etc. Understandable. This alone is an argument for the need of 3rd party to pick up the slack for adult collectors.
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Comment by AutobotMR2
Mar 20, 2012
Honestly not too sure how to feel about this yet. I reserve my final judgement for when we get a finished product. And why did you have to mention Hegemon... 
My wallet (and wife) will not allow me to buy him. I guess Henkei Megs gets to keep his place on my shelf.
My wallet (and wife) will not allow me to buy him. I guess Henkei Megs gets to keep his place on my shelf.
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Comment by necr0blivion
Mar 20, 2012
Interesting, but I am also anxiously awaiting Hegemon's release this Summer. They are very similar (maybe not height-wise) in design, but this version suffers from the skinny leg syndrome.
As for the MP-10 comparison, TakaraTomy may still release one down the line, or the version iGear solicited awhile (a long while?) back may come to fruition. Hegemon does not scale well with MP-10.
As for the MP-10 comparison, TakaraTomy may still release one down the line, or the version iGear solicited awhile (a long while?) back may come to fruition. Hegemon does not scale well with MP-10.
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Comment by Blackstreak
Mar 20, 2012
This one is looking closer to the cartoon rendition. I like it so far. I may even like it more than the first 3rd party take.
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Comment by Requiem Prime
Mar 20, 2012
This is very nice, but I think Hegemon does it better for me. And not because I'm already financially committed 
. I'd say Hegemon feels a little more classics vibe going on. This guy kinda strikes me as more the G1 toy evolved (if that makes any sense) Don't get me wrong, that's a pretty cool impression to give. And given his size he might even price more comfortably, but in my case he'd have to be way cheaper to warrant buying him too.
Or chromed up the wazoo.
. I'd say Hegemon feels a little more classics vibe going on. This guy kinda strikes me as more the G1 toy evolved (if that makes any sense) Don't get me wrong, that's a pretty cool impression to give. And given his size he might even price more comfortably, but in my case he'd have to be way cheaper to warrant buying him too.Or chromed up the wazoo.
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Comment by kirbenvost
Mar 20, 2012
I really like the look of this, but it appears to have no knee articulation. Poor articulation on a 3rd Party figure = no buy. It's not like it's hard to put a hinge in there.
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Comment by gothsaurus
Mar 20, 2012
wow, you're right. If that's the case, it might be a deal breaker for me as well. If I'm paying 3rd party prices, I do expect knees. 
Maybe they're reading these comments and can tweak the design?
Maybe they're reading these comments and can tweak the design?
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Comment by Trikeboy
Mar 20, 2012
Lets compare:
Robot
Gun
Impressions
This new has a lot of straight lines so it is very blocky. It looks like the legs telescope up and it doesn't have any knees. It also looks like the head is on a bar that swings up like previous Megatron's while Hegemon's head is stored in the body and flips up. Sizewise, it will be large Deluxe sized, where Hegemon will be the same size as Classics Megs.
In both modes Hegemon is the real winner here. Also, since we have color images of Hegemon, and all we have here are renders and a prototype, this new one is too little too late. I wish them luck with it but people wanting a G1 style Megatron for their Classics shelf will most likely get Hegemon
Robot
Gun
Impressions
This new has a lot of straight lines so it is very blocky. It looks like the legs telescope up and it doesn't have any knees. It also looks like the head is on a bar that swings up like previous Megatron's while Hegemon's head is stored in the body and flips up. Sizewise, it will be large Deluxe sized, where Hegemon will be the same size as Classics Megs.
In both modes Hegemon is the real winner here. Also, since we have color images of Hegemon, and all we have here are renders and a prototype, this new one is too little too late. I wish them luck with it but people wanting a G1 style Megatron for their Classics shelf will most likely get Hegemon
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Amen to that, Hegemon all the way.
Comment by Dead Metal
Mar 20, 2012
Trikeboy wrote:Lets compare:
Robot
Gun
Impressions
This new has a lot of straight lines so it is very blocky. It looks like the legs telescope up and it doesn't have any knees. It also looks like the head is on a bar that swings up like previous Megatron's while Hegemon's head is stored in the body and flips up. Sizewise, it will be large Deluxe sized, where Hegemon will be the same size as Classics Megs.
In both modes Hegemon is the real winner here. Also, since we have color images of Hegemon, and all we have here are renders and a prototype, this new one is too little too late. I wish them luck with it but people wanting a G1 style Megatron for their Classics shelf will most likely get Hegemon
Amen to that, Hegemon all the way.
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Comment by gothsaurus
Mar 20, 2012
looks like the legs are the only part of Hegemon that really stick out as losing. Hmmm. Hoping this new guy is just not posed well for the photos. We'll see....
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Comment by Stormrider
Mar 20, 2012
Nto too bad. The transformation the legs look better and the alt mode is descent.
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Comment by Slip?Stream
Mar 20, 2012
looks nice overall, but I'm not liking the waist area for some reason (kinda looks like a big diaper)
Shoulder articulation may also be hindered or very limited depending on where the actual joint is.
Shoulder articulation may also be hindered or very limited depending on where the actual joint is.
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Comment by Mykltron
Mar 20, 2012
Looks like the articulation is about the same level of sophistication as G1. He can't spread his arms and has no knees.
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Comment by Megatron Wolf
Mar 20, 2012
not bad but needs work
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Comment by kirbenvost
Mar 20, 2012
I do prefer the gun mode, leg shape and head sculpt of this new one, but otherwise, Hegemon is definitely better.
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Comment by griftimus prime
Mar 20, 2012
i have had hegemon preordered for a while now. and really? another megatron?
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Comment by Rated X
Mar 20, 2012
I think Im gonna go with this new version over Hegemon. Just seeing this version next to G1 Megatron envokes the perfect scale to stand side by side with Henkei Prime. Hegemon appears to be much taller and almost like a mini-masterpiece scale. I like my commander figures taller than the deluxes, but not exaggerated. The seekers shouldnt be dwarfed.
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Comment by MGrotusque
Mar 20, 2012
Why would someone do ANOTHER Megartron...... 
Completely unnecessary.
Completely unnecessary.
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Comment by President-prime
Mar 20, 2012
Why another Megatron? Where there's money involve people will jump on the bandwagon. Is this what collector's want? I'm stickin to collecting toys I can afford.
