Toys Alliance Transformers Megatron, FoC Optimus Prime Prototypes, Nemesis Prime at ACGHK

Ive never seen so many super expensive non transforming statue-bots as I have seen in the last 6 months. From Unicron lamps, to obscure characters like Tarn, theyre popping up everywhere. Is there really a market for $500 and up statues in the collector base of transforming robots? Or are these artists just trying to start a new trend and hoping fans buy into it? Is there something Im not seeing in these statues that the MP line doesnt already have plus more?

Yeah I transformed MP Megs ONCE and that was enough. His transformations is like, really really fiddly and I was worried about breaking the guy. He just ain't fun to transform so hes perma-bot on display now. Never have any problems with Soundwave, but watch out on his bird-bots! I had to get new ones from Takara cause I damaged Buzzsaw's leg. I think my fav masterpiece is Ultra Magnus. He's actually fun to transform and I don't worry about breaking anything.

The Toys Alliance Facebook has posted some new images regarding the Megatron figure they got coming along and even some product details:

MAS-02 Megatron
Product Features
- Figure stands approximately 18-Inches (48 cm) tall
- Fully poseable with over 72 Points of articulation including articulated fingers
- Metallic paint finishing (Partially)
- Accessories includes “Scope”
- LED Light-Up feature on “Scope” and “Eyes”
(6 x 377 SR626SW Batteries require, not included)
- Material Used- ABS, PVC, POM
- Official licensed by Hasbro
Release Date: Dec 2017 (Tentative)

DeathReviews wrote:MAS-02. Shut up and take my money!

Pretty much, yeah. I about cried with elation when I saw it.

Man... I have MP-36, and let me tell you... transforming him is NOT FUN dude. I was worried about breakage the entire time and it's simply an unpleasant transformation. I love the guy but he's staying in robo mode permanently as I ain't breaking a $200 toy. No way, no how. I have MP-10 so I was gonna get him no matter what, but for someone that just wants a G1 style Megatron and doesn't care about transforming him the MAS-02 kind of makes sense.

thats friggin huge!

The MAS-01 is epic and the joints are tight. As far as these figures not actually transforming, they are still great display pieces. You can always pick up the MP figures and pay a bit more for a transformable figure that is also cartoon accurate. I own the MP-05 (huge disappointment) and MP-36, both of which remained in robot mode whenever displayed. At one point I owned Apollyon and he also remained in robot mode. It seems at my age I prefer to set up dioramas with the majority of my Transformers in robot mode. It boils down to personal preference. All I know is this MAS-02 is going to look great displayed next to my MAS-01. PRE-ORDERED! BBTS Can't wait for December/Christmas.

Disappointed? Yes. But I'll wait a while longer for a Megatron this awesome....

Hot off the heels of the release of MAS-02 Megatron mega action figure we are graced with a tease of the next offering from them. The Toys Alliance Facebook page did a preview post of what will probably be MAS-03(?) and it is none other than Decepticon Communications Officer and Spymaster, Soundwave. While they added a question mark after MAS-03 teasing the idea of it, we are going to hedge our bets here on the fact this is next. It is assuredly a fitting choice too in going from Megatron to Soundwave. Here is the tease below that they posted on their page:

I love Soundwave and they did a great job with the last two, so I can't wait to see the final product!