Ian M I do 100 percent. He's not just a good guy now, he'd exceptionally depressed about the person he became and was for so long. It's excellent storytelling and he looks fantastic!
This is my favorite incarnation of the Decepticon leader. And I also love villains with tragic backgrounds like him; he began his life as an idealist miner who dreamed of a peaceful Cybertron, but after becoming a victim of miscarriage, he became more ruthless, and while he fought for freedom, he was beyond redemption... until he and Bumblebee joined forces to save Cybertron from Shockwave. After he helped Optimus Prime make Shockwave commit suicide, he realized his methods were unsuccessful, and joined the Autobots to atone for his very crimes. And honestly, Megatron as an Autobot is interesting.
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Your love of the IDW comics warms my spark. I haven't read any of the new continuity because I'm still bitter they ended the old one. But this figure is amazing, I love IDW Megatron because they actually gave him a character arc.
Pretty much how my adoption of Megs went: Me: "I've got enough money for some middle class food and books this pay period." TFSource: "Ayo Remformatted Megs is up for preorder." Me: "Physical and mental sustenance can wait."
mtmte is AMAZING. I really love the world building and detailed storytelling. this figure looks really nice, too bad I would feel guilty about buying it
Blahblahblah28504 I love it, but when he actually made the switch in Dark Cybertron, it came out of basically nowhere. I wish they waited at least a little bit before doing that.
Oh, that skit had me laughing so hard. Yeah, I really should read the comics. I love what MMC did with Megatron, and it isn't just your copy, Emgo. Mine's waist is super tight.
So thats what IDW Megatron looks like in vehicle mode. When he was a miner/gladiator, he's a drilling vehicle. When he was a tyrant/how he is now, he's a jet? I was expecting a tank. I first knew Megatron was evil and a bit of a kook, but after reading his IDW backstory, it made me have a change of heart for him.
Great video, man. I am still in awe of this figure. MMC makes great 3P Transformers. I agree about the IDW comics stories - well written and some of the best artwork out there for a modern look of Tfs.
I just rewatched this in preparation for my own Tyrantron, who is in the mail right now, and that made me wonder: are you going to get the upgrade kit that includes IDW Ravage? I have that on preorder at BBTS right now and I can’t wait.
The best part about the ending skit is that I could see a conversation like that happening between them. Except Megs would be talking about some security guard rather than burritos.
I'm pretty sure in the IDW comics Megatron was always just called Megatron Edit: the Tarn head that is included with this is how he actually looks in the comics without the mask. Tarn was an autobot named Glitch. We originally thought that Tarn was Wheely, that's why he has Wheely's face. Glitch had one eye, so that's why the new Tarn head has Glitch's head
sofos870 Personally I'm happy with the Combiner Wars version, it's a nice portrayal of the IDW version of the character. (Though I do wish the Minimus was bigger, he's a little small for the scale)
Wish he came with arm fillers for the gigantic boxes in his arms since he does not have a cannon anymore when we became an autobot. Also met James Roberts this weekend who is the writer of MTMTE and Lost Light. EXTREMELY AWESOME AND NICE GUY :D
Well the comics were good until August. Then they had to revamp all Hasbro comics because Hasbro wants their own cinematic universe. Also, no mention that Mastermind Creations used a different sword?
This is when i first started getting into the IDW Transformers comics because i didn't even know about them until I watched this video when you said that they were well written and the characters including megatron have alot of depth in them and I was like really! and you were right and thank you soo much for making this video cause without this video I wouldn't know anything about the IDW Transformers your the best
I wish they did a live reading recording for the idw comics with Peter Cullen as Optimus David Sobolov (tfp) as Shockwave Nolan North(tfp) as rodimus Mark Hamill/Corey Burton as Galvatron David Kaye (beast wars) as Tarn And of course Frank Welker as Megs Tell me your opinions or any other voices you think would go well for the other characters lol
I love this figure so much. Aside from the canon(and drill, depending) being a lil heaby for him, my favorite thing about this big guy are how sturdy his joints are. I have a great amount of fun posing him with the others. Especially with lighter weight figures like Rodimus and Rung. His joints are sturdy enough that he can _carry other figures._ Recently had them posed where he was carrying both Roddy and Rung underarm like a pair of postal packages, and I love the confused looks my family give them whenever they pass by lololol Edit: So I didn't realise until this video that you can REMOVE THE SQUARE ON MEGS FOREARMS TO SWITCH HIS CANNON ARM. There's a lil square you can pull out. Mine shipped with his left arm set up, so I kept wondering why everyone else's was on the right arm lololol Also very happy about the comic recommendation, because MTMTE is very important to me as a person overall. Legit changed some aspects of my life, and gay sad space robots soap opera existential scifi horror gore just ticks all my boxes lol
In previous test shots of this his modern appearance chest had black paint applied to the lines. I've noticed that the box still shows him this way. Do you think future runs of this figure will have the line paint?
Dear Emgo316 i want to get into the idw comics but i dont know how or where. I want to start from the beginning. Do you have any suggestions or tips on how to do so?
Emgo, as your my number one reviewer of all things transformers, i have a question for you. In tersm of 3rd party, in your opinion who would be a good Megatron and Optimus to go for?
It was one of his alternate modes. After that, he returned to being silver (or gray) with black and red, but I was never sure if he could transform into a tank.
Great review and what an amazing figure!!! I dig the fact that they gave you a new head sculpt for Kultur. However I don't recognize it. Who was Kultur? Someone please help a bot, umm I mean brother out...
Toy Man 1976 iirc Kultur was MMC's version of Tarn of the DJD. The alternate head is to represent his identity as Glitch (which was not revealed at the time the toy was released)
...This really just reminds me of how Megs really hasn't transformed at all through the entirity of MtMtE/Lost Light. I know that the comic is very much character based but I can't help but feel that's missing something.
G1-Megatron: I'M A GUN!!! Megatron: I'M A TANK!!! Prime-Megatron: I'M A JET!!! Bayverse-Megatron: I'M A JET-TANK!!! IDW-Megatron: I'M A DRILL!!! Fans: *MAKE UP YOUR MIND*
Miguel Ybarra Yeah, he became an Autobot. He founded the Deceptions to oppose an oppressive Senate that decided people's fates, became an even worse tyrant, and after being saved by Bumble Bee and helping Optimus save the universe from Shockwave destroying space and time he realized his errors. He's still a beast though. Deathasaurus' army found out the hard way.
Megatronus Prime is a separate character. In some universes, the bot who would be Megatron took the name Megatronus from Megatronus Prime, and then shortened it to "Megatron" and it stuck. In the universe of the Megatron that the Tyrantron toy is supposed to represent, Megatron was always just Megatron, I believe.
If you want to read phase two start with death of optimus prime, it will split into two comics. The More than Meets the Eye and I forget the name of the other one...
Death of Optimus Prime is the best jumping on point for the current run of comics, after that you want More than Meets the Eye #1 and Robots in Disguise #1 (the G1 looking one, not the one related to the current cartoon). If you're wanting to start from the very beginning, you're looking for Transformers Infiltration #1, though be aware the comic has gone through a few soft reboots since that, Death of Optimus Prime being the most recent. The easiest way to obtain all of these at this point would be through Comixology, they have all the Trade Paperbacks through to the current issues.
Anyone else think that the idw Megatron is the best version of Megatron in both character and design
Ian M I do 100 percent. He's not just a good guy now, he'd exceptionally depressed about the person he became and was for so long. It's excellent storytelling and he looks fantastic!
same
Yup
absolutely but the same could be said for pretty much every idw character
U right
This is my favorite incarnation of the Decepticon leader. And I also love villains with tragic backgrounds like him; he began his life as an idealist miner who dreamed of a peaceful Cybertron, but after becoming a victim of miscarriage, he became more ruthless, and while he fought for freedom, he was beyond redemption... until he and Bumblebee joined forces to save Cybertron from Shockwave. After he helped Optimus Prime make Shockwave commit suicide, he realized his methods were unsuccessful, and joined the Autobots to atone for his very crimes. And honestly, Megatron as an Autobot is interesting.
very true, i could see idw megs(only if) becoming the new prime or some kind of adviser for the new prime along with magnus, but only if
IDW is awesome
It's like they say - You either die a hero... or you live long enough to see yourself become the villain.
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Your love of the IDW comics warms my spark. I haven't read any of the new continuity because I'm still bitter they ended the old one. But this figure is amazing, I love IDW Megatron because they actually gave him a character arc.
diamondbolt’s going to flip
Why
I've found my brethren...
LOL very true
Yep
@@user-bd7uf7vm4t why he likes IFE megatron
Can Hasbro just announce an IDW line?
They kind of did a few IDW incarnations in the Generations toy line.
They already did that soooo yeah
Zapptrap The Great its just IDW sprinkled here and there really. There's no official MTMTE line at all
Bonecrusher - The Hateful Claw of Megatron every single hasbro generations toy is based off an idw design but I see what you are saying
Zapptrap The Great yeah. I don't know, seems like a cool idea at least.
So Mastermind Creations Megatronus/Tyrantronus is THE DRILL THE WILL PIERCE THE HEAVENS!
Ashuraman yes, I understand this reference
nice reference there :)
Ashuraman I love that anime lol.
Megatron has a true name after his Gladiator Fight?
Giga drill break!
In my opinion
Megatron looks better as an autobot
Or at least the G1 style megatron,
The auto bot colors really fit him well.
"'Cuz you want comicbook Megs." YA RIGHT I DO.
Pretty much how my adoption of Megs went:
Me: "I've got enough money for some middle class food and books this pay period."
TFSource: "Ayo Remformatted Megs is up for preorder."
Me: "Physical and mental sustenance can wait."
mtmte is AMAZING. I really love the world building and detailed storytelling. this figure looks really nice, too bad I would feel guilty about buying it
You OWE it to yourself to get an autobot sticker on this guy
I'm not going to lie, I'm still surprised at the idea of Megatron as an Autobot. Not to say it's a bad thing. I actually like it.
Blahblahblah28504 I love it, but when he actually made the switch in Dark Cybertron, it came out of basically nowhere. I wish they waited at least a little bit before doing that.
All the other accessories and I'm surprised they didn't include some sort of changeable chest icon.
Blahblahblah28504 then look up the shattered glass universe
Generations 2 "Hero" Megatron had dual arm cannons before it was cool ;) And a shoulder canon because why not.
Magnus at the end of the skit:
I can’t deal with them right now.
Oh, that skit had me laughing so hard.
Yeah, I really should read the comics. I love what MMC did with Megatron, and it isn't just your copy, Emgo. Mine's waist is super tight.
So thats what IDW Megatron looks like in vehicle mode. When he was a miner/gladiator, he's a drilling vehicle. When he was a tyrant/how he is now, he's a jet? I was expecting a tank. I first knew Megatron was evil and a bit of a kook, but after reading his IDW backstory, it made me have a change of heart for him.
Megs size is very inconsistent throughout the comics, I like to think he constantly just mass shifts to fuck with everyone
Great video, man. I am still in awe of this figure. MMC makes great 3P Transformers. I agree about the IDW comics stories - well written and some of the best artwork out there for a modern look of Tfs.
I just rewatched this in preparation for my own Tyrantron, who is in the mail right now, and that made me wonder: are you going to get the upgrade kit that includes IDW Ravage? I have that on preorder at BBTS right now and I can’t wait.
10:18
Man and Machine, Power Extreme! The Centurions!
Seems I am not the only one thinking that lol
dreadwing01 Lol. Was the first thing that went through my mind
LOLZ mascot is nailing it with the openings
Joshua Hoge witch is why we need another Mascot review
Ollie Nix agreed ✅
yes. more are definitely needed
Ollie Nix omg yes
Joshua Hoge dude megatron can be the new star sabor
The best part about the ending skit is that I could see a conversation like that happening between them. Except Megs would be talking about some security guard rather than burritos.
Emgo. You are both entertaining, as well as informative.
HOLY. SHIT. 16:32
A toy reviewer who knows what the fuck he's talking about!
I've been waiting for EmGo to review this one! Awesome looking Megatron!
I'm pretty sure in the IDW comics Megatron was always just called Megatron
Edit: the Tarn head that is included with this is how he actually looks in the comics without the mask. Tarn was an autobot named Glitch. We originally thought that Tarn was Wheely, that's why he has Wheely's face. Glitch had one eye, so that's why the new Tarn head has Glitch's head
Oh man, that is a sick figure
I wonder how soon either MMC or other 3rd Party will do add-on kit for Tyrantron.
WE WANT A 3RD PARTY IDW ULTRA MAGNUS !!!!
sofos870 Personally I'm happy with the Combiner Wars version, it's a nice portrayal of the IDW version of the character. (Though I do wish the Minimus was bigger, he's a little small for the scale)
Stealthwilde yeah isn't he supposed to be target and head master size
Gcreations going to make it..i hope
5:40! PArts Forming, WORST TOY EVER. J/k, Love your videos.
Wish he came with arm fillers for the gigantic boxes in his arms since he does not have a cannon anymore when we became an autobot. Also met James Roberts this weekend who is the writer of MTMTE and Lost Light. EXTREMELY AWESOME AND NICE GUY :D
100% agree with you regarding the comics. And this is a great figure.
Well the comics were good until August. Then they had to revamp all Hasbro comics because Hasbro wants their own cinematic universe.
Also, no mention that Mastermind Creations used a different sword?
This is when i first started getting into the IDW Transformers comics because i didn't even know about them until I watched this video when you said that they were well written and the characters including megatron have alot of depth in them and I was like really! and you were right and thank you soo much for making this video cause without this video I wouldn't know anything about the IDW Transformers your the best
They could have made the square peg on the cannon a bit longer. It may look ugly but it would stop the cannon from popping off when moving the arm.
Still waiting for the rest of the D.J.D
I will cook the Burritos!
Hasbro needs to make toys of IDW Rodimus and Megatron with EVERY SINGLE DETAIL THESE TOYS HAVE!
I wish they did a live reading recording for the idw comics
with Peter Cullen as Optimus
David Sobolov (tfp) as Shockwave
Nolan North(tfp) as rodimus
Mark Hamill/Corey Burton as Galvatron
David Kaye (beast wars) as Tarn
And of course Frank Welker as Megs
Tell me your opinions or any other voices you think would go well for the other characters lol
Nolan North as Rodimus would be PERFECT
I love this figure so much. Aside from the canon(and drill, depending) being a lil heaby for him, my favorite thing about this big guy are how sturdy his joints are. I have a great amount of fun posing him with the others. Especially with lighter weight figures like Rodimus and Rung. His joints are sturdy enough that he can _carry other figures._
Recently had them posed where he was carrying both Roddy and Rung underarm like a pair of postal packages, and I love the confused looks my family give them whenever they pass by lololol
Edit: So I didn't realise until this video that you can REMOVE THE SQUARE ON MEGS FOREARMS TO SWITCH HIS CANNON ARM. There's a lil square you can pull out. Mine shipped with his left arm set up, so I kept wondering why everyone else's was on the right arm lololol
Also very happy about the comic recommendation, because MTMTE is very important to me as a person overall. Legit changed some aspects of my life, and gay sad space robots soap opera existential scifi horror gore just ticks all my boxes lol
what can you say about the articulation in robot mode, maybe not excellent as the Optimus from MMC, but can make some great poses?
Megatron is awesome as a Autobot in the comics.
The scale for Meg n Rodimus is fine. Rodimus is shorter but not as much as you thought.
The cannon is way larger than the comic version
Now all we need is a downscale version of generation toy op to go with megatron
In previous test shots of this his modern appearance chest had black paint applied to the lines. I've noticed that the box still shows him this way. Do you think future runs of this figure will have the line paint?
I would like to read the comics, but I don't know where to start or where to get them
“Didn’t you want a Slip & Slide in your quarters!?” ~ IDW Megatron 2017.
IDW CHROMEDOME AND REWIND PLS
no.
I'd kill for a figure set of them.
They are now available for pre-order. Your wish took awhile but it has happened.
Just call him Rodimus Prime, and the scale is fine. 🙂
Can you tell me.whay autobot sticker you went with or what are your favs?
Which optimus scales well with this megatron i wonder.
What optimus prime figure is the best to scale with this megatron
Your reviews are amazing my son loves your intro.
wait did megs get during cannon barrel in the underground arena, or am i wrong
Remember these are the same bot. Not two different characters. That's why I love this figure.
I was kind of surprised Emgo didn't do a comparison with Carnifex
it finally came, the day where all are one
I don't get why they didn't make the arm peg longer...
Greetings from Holland.
If it was me, I would display this guy with the megatronus cannon. It looks more accurate to his fusion cannon.
Hey emgo I love your vids
Dear Emgo316 i want to get into the idw comics but i dont know how or where. I want to start from the beginning. Do you have any suggestions or tips on how to do so?
The thing is I am from sweden and I cant read the comics beckose they ate not seled here so can I do that if you have eny ideas please tel me
i really2 like this megatron figure! good review emgo!
I freaking love this figure. He's the cornerstone of my Lost Light collection.
What comic storyline is this megatron from?
Did Mastermind Creations create a IDW Ultra Magnus?
The name of the figure sounds like what a secret 4th evolution of larvitar, or I guessed evolution of tyranitar would be called
Hey emgo, do you plan on getting MMC nitro? Aka override, remold of their rodimus?
im pretty sure rodimus would have actually tried to put a slip n' slide in his courters
Emgo where do i go read the comics cause megs turning sides sounds good
kirito5ao there is an app called transformers idw comics, and type in transformers more than meets the eye
Emgo, as your my number one reviewer of all things transformers, i have a question for you. In tersm of 3rd party, in your opinion who would be a good Megatron and Optimus to go for?
Where could I find the IDW comics. I want to read them
a comic book store would be a good first place to look :)
any die-cast parts on this one?
Looks like megs had a face stretch operation
What is the sniper that Megatron holds in the box
Zack robins That'd be MMC's version of Vos, his alt-mode is a sniper rifle.
Stealthwilde I thought so just wanted to make sure
... beheads Megatron... O-o
Seriously.. nicely done.. :)
I thought IDW Megatron transform into an earth mode stealth bomber with black and purple colour scheme?
that was very early in the IDW run years ago. this is what he looks like now.
Rain Chang He's not had that body in like... 8 years or so...
It was one of his alternate modes. After that, he returned to being silver (or gray) with black and red, but I was never sure if he could transform into a tank.
Nice, but miner Megs didnt had the arm canon =/
i legit just saw this fiure on BBTS and really wanted it. now....... I REALLY WANT IT
I love emgo vids
Seriously Emgo, when did the MAGNUS thing start?
I don't remember.
Hey u forgot to put the symbol on his chest yes the autobot symbol.
I didn't forget. I don't put stickers on them until after the review.
emgo316 do u have the autobot magnet symbol and no im not talking stickers.Good videos by the way.
Great review and what an amazing figure!!! I dig the fact that they gave you a new head sculpt for Kultur. However I don't recognize it. Who was Kultur? Someone please help a bot, umm I mean brother out...
Toy Man 1976 iirc Kultur was MMC's version of Tarn of the DJD. The alternate head is to represent his identity as Glitch (which was not revealed at the time the toy was released)
Add a big handle to the back it could become a sword!
I really love the outros I wonder what these are called
Skits
Can we get a transformers show on an adult network?! I want the IDW comics to be a TV show.
...This really just reminds me of how Megs really hasn't transformed at all through the entirity of MtMtE/Lost Light. I know that the comic is very much character based but I can't help but feel that's missing something.
Emgo, Have you ever had to contact a Third Party company about a figure being broken out of the package?
Not gonna lire was expecting mascot to say "megatron time?"
Either way it was a great intro
I WANT THIS
thats damus (aka Tarn) real face as an empurata form
How tall is he in inches from head to toe?
G1-Megatron: I'M A GUN!!!
Megatron: I'M A TANK!!!
Prime-Megatron: I'M A JET!!!
Bayverse-Megatron: I'M A JET-TANK!!!
IDW-Megatron: I'M A DRILL!!!
Fans: *MAKE UP YOUR MIND*
What about his truck form
P.s. Cybertron Megatron: IM A JET-CAR😆
The first ever good Megatron
20:09 HE DID WHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAT?!
Miguel Ybarra Yeah, he became an Autobot. He founded the Deceptions to oppose an oppressive Senate that decided people's fates, became an even worse tyrant, and after being saved by Bumble Bee and helping Optimus save the universe from Shockwave destroying space and time he realized his errors. He's still a beast though. Deathasaurus' army found out the hard way.
@@gasmonkey1000the entire DJD found out the REALLY hard way.
do more Mascot reviews it's funny to watch him squirm around trying to transform transformers
Hey Emgo, are Megatron and Megatronus the same character because I keep getting confused?
yes
Megatronus Prime is a separate character. In some universes, the bot who would be Megatron took the name Megatronus from Megatronus Prime, and then shortened it to "Megatron" and it stuck. In the universe of the Megatron that the Tyrantron toy is supposed to represent, Megatron was always just Megatron, I believe.
Gregory D Alright thanks for explaining that!
I believe it was Dreamwave in which he took the name Megatronus while fighting in the pit battles.
And in the aligned universe as well.
From thw box art, I thought he was a quadruple changer.
They should make a Prime.
Loved the design. I was a bit dissepointed what they did with him in the end but it was interesting to watch.
I need Ravage to this figure. *sob*
For somebody who hasn't read any of the idw comics if the name I put down is right where's a good place to start
rouxel001 Issue 1. It’s a continuous story.
If you want to read phase two start with death of optimus prime, it will split into two comics. The More than Meets the Eye and I forget the name of the other one...
Diamond Bolt did a video on this question. I would say watch it to get a better understanding.
Conner Jones what's the name of the first issue and can you get it in a graphic novel form??
Death of Optimus Prime is the best jumping on point for the current run of comics, after that you want More than Meets the Eye #1 and Robots in Disguise #1 (the G1 looking one, not the one related to the current cartoon). If you're wanting to start from the very beginning, you're looking for Transformers Infiltration #1, though be aware the comic has gone through a few soft reboots since that, Death of Optimus Prime being the most recent. The easiest way to obtain all of these at this point would be through Comixology, they have all the Trade Paperbacks through to the current issues.
I got em, loved the comics and the figure =D