Series - Transformers Generations
Sub-line - N/A
Size/class - Deluxe
New/remould/redeco - new
Wave - 5
Released here - not yet (released globally July 2013)
Approximate Retail Price - $25
Approximate Size - unknown
Allegiance - Decepticon
Alt-mode - stealth bomber
Main Features/Gimmicks - fusion cannon
Main Colours - black, purple
Main Accessories - fusion cannon

Jet Mode:



Megatron transforms into a stealth bomber in this rendition of the character. It's an excellent jet mode, there is hardly any undercarriage kibble (think ROTF Mindwipe, and Megatron is one step better in the kibble-free compartment). There are some panel breaks (particularly in the wing tips) and you can see robot kibble when viewing from the back, but there are all minor observations. As is the case with the rest of the wave, Megatron feels light and small, although an advantage of being a jet is that with the wide wingspan, the size reduction isn't as visually apparent. A minor flaw is that he lacks any sort of play value in this mode other than your imagination.

Transformation:

Megatron's transformation scheme is okay, he doesn't try anything new that we haven't seen before. Transforming back into jet mode can be annoying since he has all these pegs. This may seem like a good thing since it holds the jet together very well, but lining them up and pegging them together during the transformation process (especially if your toy has loose-ish balljoints) can be annoying. It doesn't feel that elegant or clever. The way the fusion cannon forms is interesting, it's basically the two wingtips extending and combining together. Although the end result is a hollow cannon, it's still to be commended.

Robot Mode:



Visually stunning, Megatron looks awesome in this mode. His bulky shoulders combined with the shape and stance of his torso, makes Megatron an imposing figure (even if his size isn't imposing). His lower legs is somewhat weird in that the panels can fold in further (to reduce the gap of his legs) but they don't truly lock into place. This is one of the best looking Megatron's in quite a while. Again, he lacks any play value here but he is a great display piece.

Overall:

One of the best, if not the best, Megatron toy we've had in years. Megatron transforms into something recognisable, and the robot mode doesn't suffer for it. The transformation can be a bit annoying and flimsy at times but a solid figure.