Masterpiece MPM-08 Megatron to be a Zing Pop Culture exclusive in Australia
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MPM-8 Masterpiece Movie Megatron is a Zing exclusive in Australia, scheduled for release on September 1st 2019, and now available for pre-order.
It will be AU$200, and if you pre-order it, you will have to pay a $50 deposit on the Zing Pop Culture Australia product page here...
https://www.zingpopculture.com.au/colle ... 0531-Trans…
Size: 29 cm tall approx (35cm wingspan in jet mode)
Materials: 40.5 grams of diecast
Points of articulation: 43
Articulated whip accessory that can attach to his hand as seen in the hoover dam and rooftop scene in TF 1
Movie accurate ALLSPARK cube which includes diecast (can plug into chest to recreate death scene from Sam Witwicky at end of movie)
Massive transforming dual handed weapon
Heavy die cast feet allow figure to stay stable
So, fans in Australia, are you happy 'bout this? Tell us in the Pub forums below!
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Comment by Rainmaker
Feb 24, 2019
No wonder why I only saw MPM Bumblebee and Optimus Prime at Zing


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Comment by william-james88
Mar 8, 2019
Transformers Movie Masterpiece Megatron is the most expensive MPM release so far and it seems we now know why. This bad boy is massive. Several Seibertronians sent us word of a picture surfacing on Instagram, coming from phamduc, showing his size comparison to other recent Megatron toys. He turns out to be more than a head taller than Takara's MP 36 Megatron, who himself was a leader class toy. And he isn't only taller, he is beefier too, just a much bigger toy overall, with the Siege voyager not even reaching his crotch.
This also gives us a good look at his finalized deco, which is covered in silver paint, or so it seems. Let us know what you think of this toy and if this picture has changed your mind in getting him.

This also gives us a good look at his finalized deco, which is covered in silver paint, or so it seems. Let us know what you think of this toy and if this picture has changed your mind in getting him.
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Comment by Beachjezus
Mar 8, 2019
This looks so good. My most anticipated release of the year!
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Comment by DeathReviews
Mar 8, 2019
Alas, no change in my opinion. What an eyesore - still looks like a pile of used Brillo and making it bigger doesn't help any. But don't let that stop anyone else. If you like the look, go for it. Me passing this one by only means more for the rest of you!
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Comment by TulioDude
Mar 8, 2019
He looks amazing!
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Comment by -Kanrabat-
Mar 8, 2019
He's pretty impressive so far. But I want to see more angles of the in-hand product and I'm looking forward video reviews to see how he transform.
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Comment by william-james88
Mar 8, 2019
The reaction to the previous image posted regarding MPM Megatron got mixed results. Some thought it was the perfect example to all that was wrong with the Bay aesthetic, and inserting Jurassic Park gifs of Dr Malcolm looking at a big pile, while others had the following response:
Well, Kanrabat, the gods heard your prayers and delivered. A few users sent these images in and since the source would rather remain anonymous we will simply post the images below. They include images of the robot mode compared to the CG model, shots of the accessories being wielded, and images of the space jet mode. The person who received the toy said that it was very well articulated and felt very hefty. There is indeed die cast in select areas, such as the feet. As always, feel free to let us know what you think!






















-Kanrabat- wrote:He's pretty impressive so far. But I want to see more angles of the in-hand product
Well, Kanrabat, the gods heard your prayers and delivered. A few users sent these images in and since the source would rather remain anonymous we will simply post the images below. They include images of the robot mode compared to the CG model, shots of the accessories being wielded, and images of the space jet mode. The person who received the toy said that it was very well articulated and felt very hefty. There is indeed die cast in select areas, such as the feet. As always, feel free to let us know what you think!






















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Comment by D-Maximal_Primal
Mar 8, 2019
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I am very happy for you. They updated my first ever Transformer a few years ago and it is such a poor update that I wouldnt call it an update at all and more of an homage.

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Comment by william-james88
Mar 8, 2019
D-Maximal_Primal wrote:That is MASSIVE!
And i really don't think they could have got him any more perfect. I love him. That right there is exactly what i wanted in an update to my first ever Transformer
I am very happy for you. They updated my first ever Transformer a few years ago and it is such a poor update that I wouldnt call it an update at all and more of an homage.

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Comment by D-Maximal_Primal
Mar 8, 2019
Man oh man is Movie Masterpiece Megatron getting some love tonight!
After getting several rounds of in hand images and size comparison, we have a new advertisement for the figure licensed by Hasbro. This advertisement is a stop motion video, and over the course of this short video, we get some awesome stop motion shots of Megatron breaking free from the cryogenic ice and transforming to escape the Hoover Dam, as seen in the original Transformers 2007 Live Action Movie.
This video came to us from the 變形金剛同樂會 Facebook page, and you can view the video in all its glory below! Let us know what you think of the next Movie Masterpiece figure, which will be due out in August of this year, below!
After getting several rounds of in hand images and size comparison, we have a new advertisement for the figure licensed by Hasbro. This advertisement is a stop motion video, and over the course of this short video, we get some awesome stop motion shots of Megatron breaking free from the cryogenic ice and transforming to escape the Hoover Dam, as seen in the original Transformers 2007 Live Action Movie.
This video came to us from the 變形金剛同樂會 Facebook page, and you can view the video in all its glory below! Let us know what you think of the next Movie Masterpiece figure, which will be due out in August of this year, below!
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Ignore the sketch of Mad Mew Mew from Undertale
How curious it appears the allspark cube isnt the same as the previously released die-cast one, none of the glyph's match the positions
Comment by Sarahthecutevixen
Mar 8, 2019
Ignore the sketch of Mad Mew Mew from Undertale
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Comment by transformers_va
Mar 8, 2019
This figure looks really good, given what they had to work with. However I can't stop thinking that he looks like he has the Cybertronian version of Epidermodysplasia verruciformis 

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Comment by TulioDude
Mar 8, 2019
I probably said this before,but this Masterpiece reaffirms what I tought for a long time.
Movie Megatron design is one of most imposing out there.When its said he controls the Decepticon faction through tyranny,you can feel it.
The eyes of the toy look better in thee pics than the the stock photos.
An excellent by HasTak!
The Transformers game intro shows thiis design in a brief,but in a menacing way.
Movie Megatron design is one of most imposing out there.When its said he controls the Decepticon faction through tyranny,you can feel it.
The eyes of the toy look better in thee pics than the the stock photos.
An excellent by HasTak!


The Transformers game intro shows thiis design in a brief,but in a menacing way.
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Comment by Nemesis Maximo
Mar 9, 2019
Man, he looks sooo good. I’m tempted to just say “fuck it” and get all the MPMs instead of sticking with just Movie Autobots.
Ah, fuck it. I’m probably gonna cave. GOD knows I have weak will when it comes to toys.
Ah, fuck it. I’m probably gonna cave. GOD knows I have weak will when it comes to toys.
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Comment by Carnivius_Prime
Mar 9, 2019
jeebus that is a chunky Megatron! :O
If I had the money to collect MPM's I would so be doing it right now.
I'm hoping the eventual Studio Series version of this Megatron will be a sufficently acceptable scaled down copy as much possible.
And I love Jazz more everytime I see him (transformed correctly).
If I had the money to collect MPM's I would so be doing it right now.
I'm hoping the eventual Studio Series version of this Megatron will be a sufficently acceptable scaled down copy as much possible.

And I love Jazz more everytime I see him (transformed correctly).

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Comment by Emerje
Mar 9, 2019
Man, the size to price ratio on Megatron is pretty outstanding. To see them say how tall he is is one thing, but seeing how tall and bulky he is compared to other MPs really is impressive. For $160 I feel like we're getting our money's worth. What I really want to see is him next to Beast Megatron because I think they're probably very close in size. Who'd have thought we'd get a group of MP Megatrons and MP-36 is the little one?
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Comment by -Kanrabat-
Mar 9, 2019
Okay, now I think I'm sold. Not only this Megs is ridiculously detailed and painted, the backpack is amazingly compact for what it will become in spaceship mode.
And for once, the 2007 Megs is getting love, not the redundant ROTF one.
And for once, the 2007 Megs is getting love, not the redundant ROTF one.
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Comment by Evil Eye
Mar 9, 2019
Good grief, he's HUGE!
He looks awesome- the robot mode is more or less spot on and the vehicle mode is as good as a physical transforming Knifejet is ever going to look. I wish he had a nice "grimy steel" paintjob like his movie model but at the same time it would probably scratch to hell and back if they did that. He looks a phenomenal toy at any rate.
One thing that would have been nice is some clip-on ice pieces so you could display him in "stasis".
He looks awesome- the robot mode is more or less spot on and the vehicle mode is as good as a physical transforming Knifejet is ever going to look. I wish he had a nice "grimy steel" paintjob like his movie model but at the same time it would probably scratch to hell and back if they did that. He looks a phenomenal toy at any rate.
One thing that would have been nice is some clip-on ice pieces so you could display him in "stasis".
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I'm pretty sure some 3P guy is already on it.
Comment by -Kanrabat-
Mar 9, 2019
Black Hat wrote:One thing that would have been nice is some clip-on ice pieces so you could display him in "stasis".
I'm pretty sure some 3P guy is already on it.
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Comment by Carnivius_Prime
Mar 9, 2019
Is he shorter than the first G1 Masterpiece Megatron though? The tall skinny one before they revised the MP scale to a more consistent size?
Damn I love this one. The figure looks better than the old promo pic it's recreating the pose of.

Damn I love this one. The figure looks better than the old promo pic it's recreating the pose of.
