Toy Review - Generations Combiner Wars Leader Megatron (silver)

[Krayt]

Aaaaaand, my Cloud Megatron just became redundant.

Just out of interest, can you see any reason why the chest logo couldn't have been a flip around panel (similar to MP Bumblebee/RotF DLX Wheelie/TM2 Blackarachnia)? i.e. is there any part of that chest's design that would prevent such a gimmick?

I've just checked all over both. With a fine tooth comb.... Apart from the head, there is not a single difference between the 2 Megs....(mould wise that is.... Colour and deco is totally different)

And as such, A:Megs has a single symbol on the right side of the turret in Alt mode, and one on each shoulder in Bot mode... So a floppy panel would be useless and redundant on A:Megs, so the change to the mould probably wasn't justified...

Plus who knows what came first.... Toy design or story outlay.... They may not have known!

But I am wondering.... Is this a G1 Megs redeco'd to A:Megs? Or an A:Megs redeco'd to G1???

[prjkt]

I have a feeling it was either concurrent, or a "Hey, What if?" Moment in terms of giving G1 Megs a new head and paint job.

[KingGrimlock]

I picked up mine yesterday, the only sticker I put on him were the Autobot symbols on top of his decepticon ones. Kinda digging having an autobot Megatron. Also rubber working tank treads are awesome.

[Zommael]

But I am wondering.... Is this a G1 Megs redeco'd to A:Megs? Or an A:Megs redeco'd to G1???

I'm pretty sure it's G1 Megs redecoed into Armada. It has more G1 design elements than Armada, and only just passes as the Armada version of the character. It's pretty obvious to me that they came up with the idea after designing the G1 toy.

That said, the recent in-hand pics I've seen make this (and the Armada version) look much better than it did in the press pics. I'll be getting the Armada version first chance I get.

[Ace]

I really want to like it, but I dont? I just can't deal with the fact that he transforms into a tank. Its a no from me unfortunately

[5FDP]

Probably the most geewon (and legal) Megatron we're ever going to see. I'm all over this like Gok on translating

[Deonasis]

I think if his upper chest could widen with his shoulders the proportions would be much better. I am warming to the G1 look but the Armada one can burn as I have always really liked the 2002 design.

[Bidoofdude]

Apparently (on TFW) the swirly stickers are not clear backed and are the colour of the sheet? Do people have this?

[prjkt]

The sticker sheet is white... I haven't applied the stickers, but I'll check tonight