Toy Review - TFPrime Voyager Megatron

[SMHFConvoy]

Definitely the colour scheme which makes the deluxe stand out for me, The finish on the Voyager doesn't look as clean either I voted only if and that is only if they improve the colour scheme, I'll most probably fold like a deck chair when I see it

Apparently that's deliberate, to give him a brushed steel look

[Doubledealer]

Brushed Hasbro grey, it's the new black!

[GoktimusPrime]

Looking at the two Megatrons there, I think the voyager definitely has the better mould, it's just that the deluxe has such better paint apps & colouring, it also doesn't have the kibble behind the shoulders and the gun is much, much nicer.

I agree with all of that. Between the two, I would absolutely recommend the Deluxe over the Voyager... in terms of value for money, it's a non-contest.

Definitely the colour scheme which makes the deluxe stand out for me, The finish on the Voyager doesn't look as clean either I voted only if and that is only if they improve the colour scheme, I'll most probably fold like a deck chair when I see it

Doesn't feel as clean either. The Deluxe is all smooth like a regular TF whereas the Voyager feels rough and gritty which adds to the cheap/KOish feeling of the toy's plastic.

Apparently that's deliberate, to give him a brushed steel look

Well they epically failed in achieving that look.

Brushed Hasbro grey, it's the new black!

This.

[AJ_Prime]

Apparently that's deliberate, to give him a brushed steel look

More like brushed plastic. Already got the deluxe in the entertainment pack, not even slightly interested in the voyager. I prefer the overall look of a figure rather than size accuracy.

[GoktimusPrime]

Megatron's body glowing thanks to the weapon being mounted on his back.


A comparison between (L-R): Deluxe Megatron, Voyager Megatron and Megatron's cartoon model.


IMHO comparing DLX Megatron w/ VOY Megatron is like comparing Beast Wars with Michael Bay's TF movies -- in both cases the former may be 'cheaper' and have less frills and spills compared to the latter, but offer greater substance and enduring value.

I got this toy because I wanted a Voyager size Megatron for my awesome Voyager size TakTOM FE Optimus Prime to battle. But unless you have this motivation or if you're a completist, then I see no reason to get this toy -- just stick to/get the Deluxe. A much better looking toy for a cheaper price.

[Ode to a Grasshopper]

Slightly off-topic question: does the packaging have him as 'Voyager' or 'Whatever-it-is-izer'?

[GoktimusPrime]

Voyager (thank Primus).

From TFwiki:

Internally, these figures were referred to by Hasbro as "Powerizers" due to this gimmick, but the official name remains "Voyager Class".

[The_Damned]

i think goks review is very biased.
I saw it in the shop yesterday and found it to be a quite a nice looking figure and i liked the look of it and promptly went home and ordered it online

[GoktimusPrime]

I personally just don't feel that it's a terribly good Voyager toy and inferior value for money compared to the Deluxe for reasons already stated. Especially considering that the Voyager cost me basically TRIPLE what I paid for the Deluxe for a toy that isn't IMHO a substantial improvement over the Deluxe (and in some aspects inferior to the DLX). Voyager FE Optimus Prime (which you saw for yourself yesterday ) is a significant improvement over Deluxe Optimus Prime and worth the Voyager price point IMO, but I can't say the same for Voyager Megatron.