Differences between Megatron versions

[GoktimusPrime]

I think 1orion2many was asking on another thread... here's what the original G1 (1984) Megatron toy looks like.

[Rampage]

http://www.geocities.com/futuristgroup/vmegatrons.html

[d*r*j*]

So for all intents and purposes the definative version of all megatron re-issues is the Transformers Collection version?

[TheDirtyDigger]

I don't own any because of the strict and unwavering unrealistic laws put into place by the arch-conservative and ultra-draconian, fascist bureaucracy here in the garden state of Victoria.

However.....if I did own a legally licensed replica Walther P38 that transformed into a representation of a megalomaniacal leader of an evil faction of transforming sentient mechanical alien beings, it would most certainly have to be the original release, retcon-designated Generation One representation in all it's grandeur and pomposity and maybe, just maybe, for good measure and just to ensure I had two of each so they could be displayed in both of their modes and in a completely legal and highly secured fashion I would have to grab the Takara Collection reissue with the purple transluscent flail mace.









Post Script: One day my father will die...it's just a fact...and I, or my brother, will inherit various weaponry of a ballistic nature from him, so, I am thinking, I should spend some time at the local rifle club and pistol club to ensure I am legally licensed to inherit said weaponry from him when the inevitable time comes. Also, as a bonus aside, I will be able to flaunt Megatron in front of my fellow collectors and spout such mocking statements as "It's all mine and it's totally legal baby!!!".
Food for thought.

[GoktimusPrime]

So a Victorian firearms permit also allows you to own Megatron?

So for all intents and purposes the definative version of all megatron re-issues is the Transformers Collection version?

If you want the flail weapon, yeah. It also comes with a big sheet of stickers choc full of Decepticon insignias of varying sizes. But flail and bonus stickers aside, I think all the Megatron reissues are pretty good. I imagine the Encore reissue would be the easiest to find as it's the most recent. Not that any of this is relevant for you until Victorian laws change in your favour. *cough*

[TheDirtyDigger]

So a Victorian firearms permit also allows you to own Megatron?

It's not just one permit fits all. As I understand it (and I could be wrong) there's a permit for rifles, one for shotguns, one for pistols etc etc...depending on your intents and purposes of owning a firearm or replica. But having one type of permit (and purpose) opens the door for others and facilitates acquisition of subsequent permits.

[GoktimusPrime]

Okay. Because my permit only covers me for replica gun Transformers, nothing else.

[TheDirtyDigger]

Okay. Because my permit only covers me for replica gun Transformers, nothing else.
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I think it will sort of run like that in Victoria too, but a gun permit covering replicas will cover Megs as well (as there is no specific Megs permit here). Of course a lot of this assumption is an assumption but I know a little bit about it so I'm hoping I'm right.