Transformers Prime Deluxe Megatron Feedback

MisterFanwank · 11-07-2011, 06:07 PM

Megatron is... an OK figure. I like the jet mode, the transformation is nice, but the robot mode is floppy. His backpack/arm assembly will not sit still and barely plugs into his back.

Jet Mode:

Megatron's jet mode is fairly show accurate, although light and hollow. It stays together well, although the engine/cannon on the top likes to fall off. It does not have any landing gear, so it just sits in Megatron's underspikes.

Transformation:

Megatron's transformation is pretty intricate, although fairly obvious once you see the joints up close. It's clever and fun.

Robot Mode:

Megatron's robot mode LOOKS good and poses well, but he's not very fun to play with. Moving his arms, his backpack assembly keeps unhooking, which makes his upper body flop. A great display piece, but he at least needs some Future Floors to be playable.

You can find the video review here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sVGpbJ5FY_Y

EDIT: If you flip around the piece on his back that has the loop that goes around his head, holding this guy normally will keep everything together. Not ideal, but it does work well.

Gilgamesh · 11-07-2011, 06:12 PM

Amazing that you got this. Will you be doing a video review later?

MisterFanwank · 11-07-2011, 06:13 PM

It's uploading now. Pictures are up, too.

I'm amazed, too. I payed for the slow shipping because I wasn't willing to pay $50 just to get it two weeks earlier.

LeTigre · 11-07-2011, 06:27 PM

That's still a neat figure. I'm officially on the fence now, thanks.

MisterFanwank · 11-07-2011, 06:31 PM

Oh, yeah, it's a neat figure, it just needs some work to get the backpack to not flop.

TCracker · 11-07-2011, 06:36 PM

Nice! Thanks for the pics!

Yaujta · 11-07-2011, 06:44 PM

I'm guessing a Black Friday release at around $25 for the Entertainment Pack, so this figure WILL be mine...

It looks really fun and show accurate. Even though a larger scaled one is all but confirmed (if not for sure), the deluxe still looks awesome.

MisterFanwank · 11-07-2011, 06:45 PM

I think what I like most about this guy is how well proportioned he is and how little kibble he has. He really does look nice.

mx-01 archon · 11-07-2011, 06:46 PM

Yeah, his vehicle mode looks a little hollow from the underside (but then again, a good majority of TF alt-modes do), but his 'bot mode is surprisingly solid looking, and incredibly imposing.

He looks great. Floppy backpack/shoulder issues are a tad disappointing, but I'm certainly no stranger to fixing those sorts of things up.

AlanGarou · 11-07-2011, 07:10 PM

Sounds like they forgot to add some tabs. Bummer. Still on the list, though.

11-07-2011, 06:07 PM	#1
MisterFanwank Heel Jerky Vendor Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 3,854 News Credits: 2	Transformers Prime Deluxe Megatron Feedback Megatron is... an OK figure. I like the jet mode, the transformation is nice, but the robot mode is floppy. His backpack/arm assembly will not sit still and barely plugs into his back. Jet Mode: Megatron's jet mode is fairly show accurate, although light and hollow. It stays together well, although the engine/cannon on the top likes to fall off. It does not have any landing gear, so it just sits in Megatron's underspikes. Transformation: Megatron's transformation is pretty intricate, although fairly obvious once you see the joints up close. It's clever and fun. Robot Mode: Megatron's robot mode LOOKS good and poses well, but he's not very fun to play with. Moving his arms, his backpack assembly keeps unhooking, which makes his upper body flop. A great display piece, but he at least needs some Future Floors to be playable. You can find the video review here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sVGpbJ5FY_Y EDIT: If you flip around the piece on his back that has the loop that goes around his head, holding this guy normally will keep everything together. Not ideal, but it does work well. Attached Thumbnails I do toy and product reviews, check out my channel. See my figure designs.

11-07-2011, 06:13 PM	#3
MisterFanwank Heel Jerky Vendor Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 3,854 News Credits: 2	It's uploading now. Pictures are up, too. I'm amazed, too. I payed for the slow shipping because I wasn't willing to pay $50 just to get it two weeks earlier. I do toy and product reviews, check out my channel. See my figure designs.

11-07-2011, 06:31 PM	#5
MisterFanwank Heel Jerky Vendor Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 3,854 News Credits: 2	Oh, yeah, it's a neat figure, it just needs some work to get the backpack to not flop. I do toy and product reviews, check out my channel. See my figure designs.

11-07-2011, 06:45 PM	#8
MisterFanwank Heel Jerky Vendor Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 3,854 News Credits: 2	I think what I like most about this guy is how well proportioned he is and how little kibble he has. He really does look nice. I do toy and product reviews, check out my channel. See my figure designs.

11-07-2011, 06:12 PM	#2
Gilgamesh Mostly Harmless Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 4,236 Location: Santiago, Chile News Credits: 1	Amazing that you got this. Will you be doing a video review later?

11-07-2011, 06:27 PM	#4
LeTigre Meat popsicle Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 1,013 Location: Havre de Grace, Maryland Collection Count: Who counts?	That's still a neat figure. I'm officially on the fence now, thanks.

11-07-2011, 06:36 PM	#6
TCracker 最後に、私は勝つ Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 10,452 News Credits: 7	Nice! Thanks for the pics!

11-07-2011, 06:44 PM	#7
Yaujta Cyberverse Freak Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 5,703 Location: Keystone-a-palooza Collection Count: More than I should, but less than I want. News Credits: 2	I'm guessing a Black Friday release at around $25 for the Entertainment Pack, so this figure WILL be mine... It looks really fun and show accurate. Even though a larger scaled one is all but confirmed (if not for sure), the deluxe still looks awesome.

11-07-2011, 06:46 PM	#9
mx-01 archon Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 11,828 Location: BC, Canada News Credits: 1	Yeah, his vehicle mode looks a little hollow from the underside (but then again, a good majority of TF alt-modes do), but his 'bot mode is surprisingly solid looking, and incredibly imposing. He looks great. Floppy backpack/shoulder issues are a tad disappointing, but I'm certainly no stranger to fixing those sorts of things up.

11-07-2011, 07:10 PM	#10
AlanGarou Insecticon Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 917 Location: Texas Collection Count: About two hundred	Sounds like they forgot to add some tabs. Bummer. Still on the list, though.