MP Megatron Now Released in Japan

Thats awesome Stormrider! Thanks for posting that...those pics look awesome.

I was being iffy on this figure..but now I have no doubts.

Awesome! Thank you for sharing the pictures with us, stormrider!!!!!

And he's packaged in robot mode! WOOHOO!

hahaha that does look hella cool. sweet pix, btw

IwantitIwantitIwantIwantitIwantitIwantitIwantitIwantitIwantit

I really want this guy. Only a matter of time before he gets to me from BBTS....after he's modded of course.........*grumble*

Awesome! I should have mine soon then.

I want it now, damd it !!! Neat photos!

I hate being broke. But, Guitar Hero for my XBox comes first.

damn it lookssssss awesome guess ill have to wait till BBTS modified mine's damn orange plug ! i really hope's there's some trick to remove it easily

Out of curiosity, which store in Japan did you get this from?

Well, the reciept does say 'Toys 'r' Us
on it.

Hmm, to be honest, I prefer classics Megatron. The legs put me off on this model, they just look too thing for the body. ._. He needs to eat more.

The Collector wrote:Well, the reciept does say 'Toys 'r' Us on it.

DOH! I didn't notice that.

Good pics, but I have to admit, all the parts that looked silver/chrome in past promo pics suddenly look like mat plastic in these ones... almost like an off-white instead of grey/silver.

I'm gonna wait for the MP-06 one that comes with the gun accessories that are absent on this one.

cellshock wrote:Good pics, but I have to admit, all the parts that looked silver/chrome in past promo pics suddenly look like mat plastic in these ones... almost like an off-white instead of grey/silver.

He is actually silver and chromed plastic, just like the box art. My crappy camera and lighting make it look whiter than it should be.

MP Megatron definitely feels like a Masterpiece. Like I was saying earlier- the transformation and poseability are well executed.

My reservations about his legs are now long gone. From the past photos he appeared to have skinny legs, but I think this was due to his lack of reference to scale. He's actually taller than MP Convoy and MP Starscream only comes up to his waist. When you hold him you will no doubt think 'wow' .

His box is bigger than MP-01 & MP-03.

Here's one more photo for you guys to enjoy. (Megatron strangling Starscream).

I take offence to that last photo!

Here's the BIG question...

Is he more DURABLE than MP-03?

Would you feel comfortable transforming him back and forth several times in front of a friend or a friend's kid without worrying about breaking anything?

Valandar wrote:Here's the BIG question...

Is he more DURABLE than MP-03?

Would you feel comfortable transforming him back and forth several times in front of a friend or a friend's kid without worrying about breaking anything?

Yes, he's much more durable than MP-03. There are lots of ball and socket joints, hinge joints that make the "clasping" noise when they shut (just like the G1 commercials), and he has lots of ratcheted joints. The joints on my Megatron were all very tight so the initial transformation took over an hour. But changing him back was easier because the joints were not as stiff.

Thanks for letting us know. Should get to U.S. dealers soon hopefully. So I hope to get mine soon as well. And awesome pics!

How does the light up cannon look? And was there any 2 face gimmick? Like Starscream?

Dear Stormrider, I wonder if you can help me. Basicallyt, I'm still undecided about getting one as I don't know if the quality of the figure (as a whole) is up to MP: Prime, so have a few questions I hope that you can answer for me:

1) Is the detailing/painting on the face as poor as it has looked in some pre-release photos? Can you post some close up images from different angles, etc?

2) Is the arm still poseable with the canon on or does it weigh it down?

3) Are the eyes reflective red like Prime's blue ones, or plain matt?

4) Any secret compartments open up in arms, etc?

5) How would you rank it, i.e: best MP, second best etc.?



Cheers,

Springer wrote:And was there any 2 face gimmick? Like Starscream?

As it has never once been mentioned, let alone photographed, I doubt it. Not to mention the desing of the head makes it look unlikly.

Redimus wrote:

Springer wrote:And was there any 2 face gimmick? Like Starscream?

As it has never once been mentioned, let alone photographed, I doubt it. Not to mention the desing of the head makes it look unlikly.

There was a two-faced gimmick photograph. It demonstrated how his head could be changed from the familair anime-accurate head to a swollen, G1-toy head.

zookon wrote:Dear Stormrider, I wonder if you can help me. Basicallyt, I'm still undecided about getting one as I don't know if the quality of the figure (as a whole) is up to MP: Prime, so have a few questions I hope that you can answer for me:

1) Is the detailing/painting on the face as poor as it has looked in some pre-release photos? Can you post some close up images from different angles, etc?

2) Is the arm still poseable with the canon on or does it weigh it down?

3) Are the eyes reflective red like Prime's blue ones, or plain matt?

4) Any secret compartments open up in arms, etc?

5) How would you rank it, i.e: best MP, second best etc.?



Cheers,

1. The face details look good. It is no doubt Megatron. Sorry, I won't have time to post any more pics for a few days. But I am sure we'll see more pics from other people soon.

Unfortunately, no two face gimmick. The thing with the head was just referring to the transformation. I don't recommend the old granny look.

2. Yes, the arm is still poseable with the cannon. The arm joints are very strong and can hold it up no problem.

3. Yup, red reflective eyes.

4. No secret compartments, but many many transformations involved.

5. MP Megatron and MP Convoy both tie for the best. Takara could not have pulled off the engineering any better for MP Megatron. The durability and play appeal for Megatron is definitely worth the price. If you like MP Convoy, you will no doubt love MP Megatron.

That wasn't a gimmick - it was simply a photograph showing how the head collapses on itself to transform to gun mode. Look at the pic again - the top part of his helmet slides down in front of his face which covers all of his facial features, THEN the additional piece flips up from the back so as to complete the transformation. It's not built to be a Masterpiece head or G1 head.

Ah, I see. I was mistaken.

Ummm.... is Megatron playing with himself?

Decepticlone Soundwave wrote:IwantitIwantitIwantIwantitIwantitIwantitIwantitIwantitIwantit

I really want this guy. Only a matter of time before he gets to me from BBTS....after he's modded of course.........*grumble*

I'm still not sure how they are going to put the cap on the barrel for the U.S. market. One thing that I noticed is that his plastic packaging does not permit a lot of space for an obtrusive cap. His packaging is very snug.

Wow, I thought that I was excited to get him before! Come on HLJ!

Faaaaaantastic! Thanks for sharing the pics. I'm glad to know he should be in my greedy little hands before long. I really like the pic of him choking Screamer and the reaction by ACS even better. Ha!

Stormrider just to confirm it looks like he's 7999 yen correct?

I have a buddy in Japan and its good to know that Megatron is finally out and he can be likely found at toys r us. Great pics and he looks like the proper collectors piece we've been waiting for.

Stormrider wrote:Here's one more photo for you guys to enjoy. (Megatron strangling Starscream).

classic moment there Stormrider! thanks for the pics man... awesome stuff... can't wait to collect mine tomorrow!

Geez he is a big sucker

How much was that in the US Dollar?

Finally mine should be coming soon

If it is infact 7999 yen then that's about 68 USD

Flux Convoy wrote:Faaaaaantastic! Thanks for sharing the pics. I'm glad to know he should be in my greedy little hands before long. I really like the pic of him choking Screamer and the reaction by ACS even better. Ha!

Thanks guys.

I hope you all get your MP Megatron soon. Yes, he is Y7999.

Wow. These are the first images that make me want this guy. Damn you Stormrider!

Sweet. Got my HLJ shipping notice today!

I've been waiting.

I need some kind of confirmation that my order won't be tampered with.

Knowing he ships in Bot mode is a good start.

Must... Have... This... Figure... So... Frikkin' Awesome...

Yes, he's much more durable than MP-03.

He's more durable until he breaks, at any rate.

Very nice. Personally, I'll opt for a Revoltech Megatron to ensure a more even scale with the Classics and G1 figures.

Also note the bottom left corner of the box- is that the pistol he uses to fatally wound Prime in the film?

Yes, he does have the pistol that he uses to kill Prime in the movie. He also comes with Kremzeek and his energon mace.


Nice pics, stormrider. I can't wait to see more of him.

Best Toy Ever! Next to Prime.

Yeah. WOW. Need that badly. If anyone could post more pics that would be great but I have a feeling that pictures don't do this one justice.

This looks sweet. Despite its complexity the whole toy appears tidy and well made. I like the fact that the face has that that rather quirky gen 1 galvatron type sculpt, who (galvatron) may have sculpted the same artist who did gen 1 hotrod, blurr, kup, scourge, wheelie! (+ cyclonus maybe) toys which are distinct from the more robo faces of the other TF toys. Its going to very hard to resist TF'ing this back and forth!! hopefully it wont end up a loose doll after 10 TF!



latest TFs. Energon prowl, cybertron breakdown GTS, anime galvatron.

ahaaaaa, i have now seen the one and only thing about this figure i dont like, and that is that the forehead depth, (from back to front) is waaaaaaaaay soo skinny


but thats nowere near enough to make me not totaly love this incredible figure! i cant wait to see mine in the mail!!!

Aha the picture that shows just how Megatron's alt mode works...he is so good he can hold himself.

SWEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEET

My only pic request would be for a rear view of the toy. I have yet to see a clear vieww of his back.

You have no idea just what I would do to get one of those, and I can't tell you either. I'd get banned for sure.