Combiner Wars Megatron Leader

Discussion in 'Transformers Feedback & Reviews' started by ChErikS, Feb 7, 2015.

  1. Mercutio

    Mercutio Well-Known Member

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    Are we looking at the same tank? It looks awesome! I'm so happy that it's a proper tank and not an H-tank, and I think it's brilliant how they managed to incorporate working treads into the figure. I'd much rather have working treads that split into four sections than have the same fake treads that EVERY other tank-former has had.

    AND on top of that, the turret rotates 360. Looks like one of the best, most functional tank modes ever.
     
  2. Mechafire

    Mechafire Shadow Broker Moderator News Staff

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    Could we get pics of the tread backpack positioned like it is on Armada Megatron?
     
  3. megatroptimus

    megatroptimus Untitled

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    The cool thing is the robot mode still looks like Megatron transforms into a gun.
     
  4. ChErikS

    ChErikS Well-Known Member

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    It seems to be permanently attached. I'm certainly not willing to try to force it.
     
  5. ChErikS

    ChErikS Well-Known Member

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    Stickers seem to be clear, I haven't used them yet because the instructions are a little vague on some of the placements and the box picture does not show them applied. I'm weird in that if I put on the stickers I want them to be perfectly placed where Hasbro tells me to put them.
     
  6. ChErikS

    ChErikS Well-Known Member

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    Treads all stay on fairly tightly. You could push them to the side, but not remove them without disassembling the toy. He rolls ok, better than you might think.
     
  7. ChErikS

    ChErikS Well-Known Member

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    Oh maybe you're right. Really don't know, but they should do a G2 version.
     
  8. ChErikS

    ChErikS Well-Known Member

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    It is much stronger than it looks and it is part of how he is able to rotate his turret in tank mode.
     
  9. ChErikS

    ChErikS Well-Known Member

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    I will try to get some of the additional pics done tonight and posted.
     
  10. paramedicprime

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    thanks for this review!
     
  11. Gilgamesh

    Gilgamesh Mostly Harmless

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    I imagine you're referring to the reactive armor plating. I also recommend looking at the shape of the letter H, then back at Megatron.
     
  12. Gepard

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    He looks incredible.

    Only one question: your location says North Carolina, but this guy only got released yesterday in Malaysia. How did you work this wizardry?
     
  13. DVD

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    Thanks for the pics! I gobbled them up and want more! Comparisons with other Generations/CW figures? MP-10?? He looks absolutely phenomenal. Not perfect, but really really good. Can't wait! Come on, BBTS!!
     
  14. Shin Densetsu

    Shin Densetsu I WILL DESTROY YOU Content Contributor Veteran

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    I want to see this next to Energon Galvatron
     
  15. Lazerwave

    Lazerwave My Most Prized Treasure

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    Figure's great, but the arms are terrible.
     
  16. TheSupernova

    TheSupernova Out there. Thataway.

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    I have to admit, I'm pretty impressed.

    This may have also convinced me to pick up CW Prime, too.
     
  17. Urizen123

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    I find it slightly remarkable that despite the barrage of Malaysian in-hand images that have hit the internet over the last 48 hours, your review is the first time I've seen written/visual confirmation of turret rotation. When that second wave of images went out - and none of the alt-mode shots showed the turret rotated - I breathed a sigh of disappointment and just accepted the fact it was fixed in place.

    Anyhow - even if it had been locked, I would still be buying the hell out of this figure. Knowing that it isn't, I'm now doubly stoked to get this mother on my shelf.

    :D 
     
  18. Aigis

    Aigis Anti Shadow Weapon TFW2005 Supporter

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    Maybe he can Apparate.

    Anyways, this figure looks amazing!
     
  19. Angelwave

    Angelwave Physical Maintenance.....

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    Thanks for the pics. Would love to see a bit more poses showing off his range of motion. And I also would love a shot with him and Classics/Henkei Prime. :D 

    Really looks good. I wish there was a way to bulk of up the Fusion Cannon a bit. I am glad that you can rotate it around for a more accurate barrel. The arms though do look a bit odd. But then again it could be an angle or positioning thing.
     
  20. Wars

    Wars I ate the WHOLE plate

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    Wow, this guy looks better and better every time I see him. The tank mode is gorgeous, and I love the scale between him and CW Optimus. I really want a decent sized Classics Megatron/Galvatron, and I may just have to bite the bullet on this guy. He looks really good