Toy Review - MEGATRON (Studio Series, TF One)

[GoktimusPrime]

MEGATRON
Series - Generations
Sub-line - Studio Series
Hypo-line - Transformers One
Size/class - Deluxe
New/remould/redeco - new
Wave - 26
Released here - October 2024
Approximate Retail Price - $38.95
Approximate Size - 15cm
Allegiance - Decepticon
Alt-mode - BTH-82 Cybertronian tank
Main Features/Gimmicks - N/A
Main Colours - Megatron colours
Main Accessories - x1 fusion cannon, x1 small arm cannon, x2 thin cannons, turret/backpack

























A nice and solid figure. I can't get the back panels of the lower legs to lock into place, and I'm not sure if they're supposed to or not. Mine just fall into place and rely on friction to stay in position, but there's nowhere for these panels to securely lock in. I looked at EmGo's Just Transform It video, where he does say "lock in," but then I can't see/hear any snapping of pieces into place in his video. Peaugh's review points that while there are grooves for places to go into, but again he doesn't actually tab or lock anything into position. Am I missing something?

I really like how the small cannon combines with the fusion cannon to form the tank cannon. It's a nice way to make the fusion cannon look different from the tank cannon, and does more than just flipping it around. This toy isn't as nice as Optimus Prime, but I think that's also due to the movie design being less "toyetic." I do wish that the back lower leg panels would secure more firmly though. Recommended.

[Paulbot]

Haven't really looked at this toy before... I think I'd prefer a figure that looked more like D-16. Maybe just a headswap.