@@SoundblasterYT ok so forgive me because that comment is o l d, but I think I meant that the jet mode in this figure appealed to me because of its similarity in design to Megatron’s energon jet mode. Both have that longer fuselage design with the cannons on either side and that reversed wing style with a good amount of bulk at the back of the jet mode.
RID Megatron is what got me back into collecting Transformers. I stopped collecting around early middle school. Then one day shortly after graduating highschool I'm in an EB, and a few RID Megatron's are on display. I decided to pick one up on a whim, and I was so impressed with him it reignited my love for Transformers. I got back into collecting them purely because that figure pulled me back in, so I have a soft spot for him, lol. After that I bought an RID Optimus, and Ultra Magnus, and really liked them too. RID was an impressive line, IMO.
Megatron actually had his "car mode" in the show but it looked way more like a car in the show, its just the way his toy worksin order to have a decent robot and dragon mode, pretty much all of his car mode save for the wings
This mold is awesome, it has 10 modes! (robot, jet, bat, two-headed dragon, giant hand, car, winged griffin, one headed dragon, hydroplane and a elephant!) I remember when it was repainted as deathsaurus back in 2005.
The "Robot Mode" is really cool, the "Two Headed Dragon Mode" is also very cool, the "Hand Mode" is kind of derpy, but still kind of cool. The rest? God awful!
I'm after the original Car Robots Gigatron version of this mold, mainly because I've got a thing for him art the moment. But if I get round to wanting a Transmetals 2 Megatron, I'll probably get this version of him. I must say, for a 17 year old figure, considering its still being repainted to this day, it really says something about how good this mold is.
Maybe. Still think there is a bit of funny business happening where the same account holders are ending listings as completed by purchasing their own product
+optibotimus The prices are up even more than that. They are selling at a $600+ price point. I'm passing for now so I can continue making payments on my Game of Thrones Astrolabe at Sideshow. As for this gorgeous figure, wait a year or two and people will have used ones for sale for a whole lot cheaper on eBay.
I had the Galvatron version of this toy from the Robots in Disguise series when I was 5. I wish I never played with it and kept it in pristine condition.
I always hated that in America they Changed Gigatron and "Devil"Gigatron to the more over used Megatron and Galvatron...it made sense but Gigatron is such a cool sounding Name in My Humble Opinion. It also made him seem unique but still harken back to the various Megatrons without being a character Named Megatron. Otherwise good review, love this Repaint but at even 90 bucks after buying Devil Gigatron, the American Megatron, Deathsaurus exclusive that all used this mold and Beast Wars Dragon Megatron, Bootleg Greyish Green version and Cryotek this is one of those would like to have but couldn't' justify the asking price.... Hopefully one day some Chinese company Bootlegs a cheaper one... Lol. Keep it up Optibotimus.
One could theoretically transform it to its quadruped-mode, with the robot-hands/dragon-legs and robot-legs/dragon-heads acting as forelegs and hindlegs respectively, and turning the dragon-tail/jet-nose into some sort of head, right? Or is this mold missing something?
+Maximus Prime No...it's not a convention with all the Transformers brands....it's a convention with all the Hasbro brands. So Transformers, GI Joe, My Little Pony, Nerf...ect
this doesnt have 6, it has 10 modes, as it is a repaint with a new head, of the galvatron/megatron, from rid, both repainted from the devil gigatron(the white one) from the japanese version that had a couple of extra tabs for the "elephant" and griffin mode the boat mode sucks but is official, also the one headed dragon kinda works so it is still in there
shame the aftermarket prices for this guy are so high, i dont own any version of this mold, but i guess i could be happy with the rid megatron/galvatron version.
if that was his original body, why did he look the way he did in the first episode of Beast Wars when we saw his pre-Godzilla mode? Ah crap I meant pre-barney mode, GODDAMNIT. His pre-tyrannosaurus rex mode.
Kind of off the subject but a review of the Ex Gokin Unicron head would be fantastic. I want to pick it up but if I'm dropping 300+ dollars I want some sort of review and respect your opinion.
Stellar review on a stellar figure as always but please allow me to get some facts straight. 1-There is only one mold for this figure., the original RID Megatron. He was recoloured as galvatron. Technically, you could make the 10 modes from Galvatron with the Megatron version. 2-The mode removed from the fantastic version from botcon is the Bat mode. The gargoyle mode is a somewhat re-worked version of the bat mode. You can look for the full 10 transformations modes from the galvatron version. Try the griffin mode. it looks great The cockpit section (car mode) is used to make the mammoth face of the mammoth mode... with the missiles as the tusks. 3-those who told you megatron used the claw mode once in the show are wrong, he used it at least 3-4 times... Thanks for the review, keep us informed if you know if there will be another transformers convention in the future! and thanks for reading me :)
love the way this toy turned out, I wish i could had gotten it but if they used the RID megatron mold, then this toy should be able to do 9 out of the ten modes because i have the original RID megatron mold and i can get it into all 10 modes but whats surpising is that the jewel doesn't have the predacon symbol on but the dinobot symbol.if this toy is just a small remold and repaint of RID megatron it should have the predacon symbol inside it not the dinobot symbol from the beast machine sub toy line. never the less great and beautiful figure,maybe one day i'll be able to have it
The mold was also used by FunPub for Deathsaurus, who I think also had the Dinobot crystal. FunPub just grabbed this most recent use of the mold, changed the colours and head and that's it.
Depends on which release, the original Japanese Gigatron mold didn't have the tooling to pull off 10 modes. However, the "Devil Gigatron" was a retool that added in the ability for more modes. This "Devil Gigatron" retool was used for both Megatron and Galvatron in the U.S.
this is based on Beast Wars transmetal 2 Megatron. just using transformers robots in disguise megatron mold. the company that was making the botcon exclusive before fun pub. made a repaint of RID Megatron into transmetal 2 Megatron. but I never saw the light of day just like the botcon defensor that used Transformers robots in disguise Optimus Prime mold, but thankfully the the Megatron got to see the light of day. (transformers robots in disguise 2001)
damn the repaints kill the original with better heads. the deathsaurus version looked killer too. the original had the best color scheme though black and purple and gold screams emperor of destruction.
in your dotm jolt review about the head I know a easy way to get it out all u need to do is push the other side I will prove it when my dotm jolt review comes out
Dangit, My parents bought me the 2001 version a few years after it debuted (2008?) Little me and my littler brother ended up breaking it :( and now we dont have any idea were the corpse is.
I've always been a fan of Megatron's Transformers Energon alt-mode so seeing his jet mode in this figure really appeals to me.
this isnt energon
@@SoundblasterYT ok so forgive me because that comment is o l d, but I think I meant that the jet mode in this figure appealed to me because of its similarity in design to Megatron’s energon jet mode. Both have that longer fuselage design with the cannons on either side and that reversed wing style with a good amount of bulk at the back of the jet mode.
The_Trombone_Guy t h a n k y o u I d o n t e v e n r e m e m b e r w h e n I m a d e t h a t r e p l y L O L
RID Megatron is what got me back into collecting Transformers. I stopped collecting around early middle school. Then one day shortly after graduating highschool I'm in an EB, and a few RID Megatron's are on display. I decided to pick one up on a whim, and I was so impressed with him it reignited my love for Transformers. I got back into collecting them purely because that figure pulled me back in, so I have a soft spot for him, lol. After that I bought an RID Optimus, and Ultra Magnus, and really liked them too. RID was an impressive line, IMO.
I loved watching the anime of Transformers RID 😁😁
one thing I love about these reviews is that Paul has so much character, he genuinely feels like someone who enjoys these figures and has fun.
+Nemesis Prime Well they are fun :) Thank you for the compliment :)
***** of course! thanks for making videos!
Megatron actually had his "car mode" in the show but it looked way more like a car in the show, its just the way his toy worksin order to have a decent robot and dragon mode, pretty much all of his car mode save for the wings
The 2 hedded dragon mode is my favourite thing to turn him into
This mold is awesome, it has 10 modes! (robot, jet, bat, two-headed dragon, giant hand, car, winged griffin, one headed dragon, hydroplane and a elephant!) I remember when it was repainted as deathsaurus back in 2005.
This design really looks similar to the Robot In Disguise Megatron
So...this is RiD Megatron with a BW head?
tahutoa yup
Yes
Not to mention Transmetal 2 paint job.
one of my favorite molds of all time
The "Robot Mode" is really cool, the "Two Headed Dragon Mode" is also very cool, the "Hand Mode" is kind of derpy, but still kind of cool. The rest? God awful!
Thank you for showing the transformations i got RID megatron version today and your'e video helped me
That head sculpt is spot on
Cool figure for sure. The colors just pop and are crisp.
holy crap this figure..its AWESOME!!!!!!, YES!!!!!
i have never seen the 2001 RID, guess i need to look that up now.
nice review dude
I'm after the original Car Robots Gigatron version of this mold, mainly because I've got a thing for him art the moment. But if I get round to wanting a Transmetals 2 Megatron, I'll probably get this version of him.
I must say, for a 17 year old figure, considering its still being repainted to this day, it really says something about how good this mold is.
Considering it's age, RID Megatron was the standout figure of that line.
Same with the redco black convoy/laser prime
they did really good at making the backpack have less bulk, so if you want to display this guy, it will look better!
I never knew that the 4 horsemen of the apocalypse worked on transformers
$90 okay, $500 no way!!
+TheActs2021 Well considering that is how much people are willing to pay for it...it's hard to say "no way" lol
+optibotimus im pretty sure some the price inflation is artificial
Jacob Hoffman
Not really sure how it's artificial when they're actual completed listings...which means teh figures sold for that price
Maybe. Still think there is a bit of funny business happening where the same account holders are ending listings as completed by purchasing their own product
+optibotimus The prices are up even more than that. They are selling at a $600+ price point. I'm passing for now so I can continue making payments on my Game of Thrones Astrolabe at Sideshow. As for this gorgeous figure, wait a year or two and people will have used ones for sale for a whole lot cheaper on eBay.
SO MUCH TRANSFORMATION!
I had RID megatron when I was a kid and this brings back so many memories.
Technically, this figure has nine modes, since you can recreate the extra four modes advertised for R.I.D. Galvatron.
He has 10 if not 11, an ostrich mode of sorts.
Yeesh! That Beast mode is pretty rough. But the robot mode looks great! Especially that head sculpt!
I had the Galvatron version of this toy from the Robots in Disguise series when I was 5. I wish I never played with it and kept it in pristine condition.
I believe the eyeless dragon heads are a reference to Beast Changer (Savage/Noble) from Beast Machines.
Beautiful (and shiny...)! Very nice video, Paul!
Of the RID Megatron/Galvatron mold, my favorite mode was the Griffin.
2016 was the last bot con?!?! DANG IT! I missed it! I only attended 2014
I always hated that in America they Changed Gigatron and "Devil"Gigatron to the more over used Megatron and Galvatron...it made sense but Gigatron is such a cool sounding Name in My Humble Opinion. It also made him seem unique but still harken back to the various Megatrons without being a character Named Megatron. Otherwise good review, love this Repaint but at even 90 bucks after buying Devil Gigatron, the American Megatron, Deathsaurus exclusive that all used this mold and Beast Wars Dragon Megatron, Bootleg Greyish Green version and Cryotek this is one of those would like to have but couldn't' justify the asking price.... Hopefully one day some Chinese company Bootlegs a cheaper one... Lol.
Keep it up Optibotimus.
I think that may have been so they used names people were more familiar with. As well as to retain their trademark on Megatron.
That g1 transition is awesome
One could theoretically transform it to its quadruped-mode, with the robot-hands/dragon-legs and robot-legs/dragon-heads acting as forelegs and hindlegs respectively, and turning the dragon-tail/jet-nose into some sort of head, right? Or is this mold missing something?
Honestly, I think a new convention with all he tf brands does sound pretty awesome!
+Maximus Prime No...it's not a convention with all the Transformers brands....it's a convention with all the Hasbro brands. So Transformers, GI Joe, My Little Pony, Nerf...ect
Oh, my bad. That sounds pretty cool to. Even more Hasbro stuff. (Although their quality has a lot to be desired.) Thnx 4 clearing that up man! :)
To each his own, but for me the dragon mode is a mess. Thankfully the robot mode works.
man i would have loved this, would have been the centerpiece of my predacons collection.
Cool megatron ivw eva seen so far
I finally got my 2001 rid megatron. I only use the dragon mode in a story mode with Megatron being used in Dragon mode.
This is THE Holy Grail for me.
You made 1 slight mistake. This is Megatron from the Comic Mini-Series "Beast Wars: Uprising". It's not Beast Wars Megatron's Original Body.
this doesnt have 6, it has 10 modes, as it is a repaint with a new head, of the galvatron/megatron, from rid, both repainted from the devil gigatron(the white one) from the japanese version that had a couple of extra tabs for the "elephant" and griffin mode
the boat mode sucks but is official, also the one headed dragon kinda works so it is still in there
YES!!!
shame the aftermarket prices for this guy are so high, i dont own any version of this mold, but i guess i could be happy with the rid megatron/galvatron version.
I actually still have the rid form although it's missing the dragon head covers and the missile with the launchers
i loved RID Megatron, this repaint looks amazing. it is also a mold update?
***** The RID series from 2003 in which this version of Megatron is featured.
Great review Paul....you ever see the galvatron release of this figure
if that was his original body, why did he look the way he did in the first episode of Beast Wars when we saw his pre-Godzilla mode? Ah crap I meant pre-barney mode, GODDAMNIT. His pre-tyrannosaurus rex mode.
Kind of off the subject but a review of the Ex Gokin Unicron head would be fantastic. I want to pick it up but if I'm dropping 300+ dollars I want some sort of review and respect your opinion.
really nice figure love the gold paint work, even the packaging is awesome lolololol i really did like the figure though
11:45 - That looks like a Harpy. In greek mythology, the harpy was basically a bird with a human head.
More like a human with bird legs, wings for arms, and feathers over the entire body. Also they're always girls.
I wish some third party company would make the head, but colored to fit on the black RiD 2001 Megatron body.
Stellar review on a stellar figure as always
but please allow me to get some facts straight.
1-There is only one mold for this figure., the original RID Megatron. He was recoloured as galvatron. Technically, you could make the 10 modes from Galvatron with the Megatron version.
2-The mode removed from the fantastic version from botcon is the Bat mode. The gargoyle mode is a somewhat re-worked version of the bat mode. You can look for the full 10 transformations modes from the galvatron version.
Try the griffin mode. it looks great The cockpit section (car mode) is used to make the mammoth face of the mammoth mode... with the missiles as the tusks.
3-those who told you megatron used the claw mode once in the show are wrong, he used it at least 3-4 times...
Thanks for the review, keep us informed if you know if there will be another transformers convention in the future! and thanks for reading me :)
I think there is another in Chicago in October
+Azrelproductionsplus That's not an official one....that's TFcon but it is a fairly popular one. It's also in Toronto
+optibotimus Yea I know, but I'm glad they still have conventions with transformers
+optibotimus will the collector's club will keep issuing exclusives?
Rayne Kraven
No. They're finishing up what they're doing now, but that's it, their license is over with Hasbro
very good
love the way this toy turned out, I wish i could had gotten it but if they used the RID megatron mold, then this toy should be able to do 9 out of the ten modes because i have the original RID megatron mold and i can get it into all 10 modes but whats surpising is that the jewel doesn't have the predacon symbol on but the dinobot symbol.if this toy is just a small remold and repaint of RID megatron it should have the predacon symbol inside it not the dinobot symbol from the beast machine sub toy line. never the less great and beautiful figure,maybe one day i'll be able to have it
The mold was also used by FunPub for Deathsaurus, who I think also had the Dinobot crystal. FunPub just grabbed this most recent use of the mold, changed the colours and head and that's it.
ahhh i see,i didn't know that but that would make since then as to why it doesnt have it right symbol
Want one. Original figure actually had 10 modes technically.
Depends on which release, the original Japanese Gigatron mold didn't have the tooling to pull off 10 modes. However, the "Devil Gigatron" was a retool that added in the ability for more modes. This "Devil Gigatron" retool was used for both Megatron and Galvatron in the U.S.
wait... 2016 was the last botcon? aw, I guess I missed my window to go to one. *R.I.P*
hey umm optibotimus can i ask a question how do you do that white background of yours?,
yes!!!!!! (in beast wars megatron voice)
I would imagine the claw mode in the show was an afterthought to justify it being in the toy though.
this is based on Beast Wars transmetal 2 Megatron. just using transformers robots in disguise megatron mold. the company that was making the botcon exclusive before fun pub. made a repaint of RID Megatron into transmetal 2 Megatron. but I never saw the light of day just like the botcon defensor that used Transformers robots in disguise Optimus Prime mold, but thankfully the the Megatron got to see the light of day. (transformers robots in disguise 2001)
Megatron the one who knocks
Ugh I want this figure!
Megatron2430 it would look good with optimal Optimus Prime power of the Primes
5:10 actually he went from 10 to 9!
this mold has more forms ... the galvatron had are same and could be used upon the megatron... I owned both originals
Looks over at my shelf with white galvatron in twin headed dragon not mode from the 2001 toy line
damn the repaints kill the original with better heads. the deathsaurus version looked killer too. the original had the best color scheme though black and purple and gold screams emperor of destruction.
That version had 10 modes
this is the last botcon. no i never got to go
YungKermit YNC same😢
Where did you get it its awesome man
try reading the title
What an amazing figure!!! Time to start saving my pennies lol.
I have both the original paint Megatron and the white Galvatron
wish i had that toy it looks great
i fast forward 5 seconds and i see megatron holding a duck
I have the 2001 Robots in Disguise Megatron.
No lynx mode? puzzles me why that transformation wasn't included
in your dotm jolt review about the head I know a easy way to get it out all u need to do is push the other side I will prove it when my dotm jolt review comes out
Fantastic figure. Shame it was the last Botcon though.
There was another dragon mode you've missed
good review
I had the original megaton and galvatron from the 2001 rdi series.
You gotta HAND it to the tram that created this version of Megatron. It could have been worse.
terrible
this version looks alot cooler
Is this a new mold?
Wait, WHAT!? This is the last Botcon!?
yeesh that's a lot of modes.
the car mode kinda looks like the batmobel
What...last bot con...oh....well there's still morphicon and comicon
Well, the last Botcon "in its current format", as well as the last botcon hosted by Fun Publications. There could very well be a replacement con.
Why can none of the transformers turn into animals besides the dinobots in the movies, that would be so awesome to see
way cool paul
Dangit, My parents bought me the 2001 version a few years after it debuted (2008?) Little me and my littler brother ended up breaking it :( and now we dont have any idea were the corpse is.
except I remember one of his arms being a dragon head.
i had this toy when i was little, but mines was white and purple ^__^
Your mic kept making a static pop noise
i have the megatron figure but of all of them that i can afford i want the galvatron mold
The torso reminds me of titans return alpha trion and autobot sovereign. Odd
I'm reading Beast wars uprising and let's just say Megatron wasn't as evil
Yess..
Seems rare
wait, the last bot con !?!?
mystic mhya Yes.
I LOVE THIS IT COMES WITH A RUBBER DUCK THIS IS WORTH $500
It's a hand mode
Subscribbled? When did you come up with that? Pretty funny to hear with every video review. :)
He look so cool great review and i want a duck any way i can get one
optibotimus whats the muisic from 1:00 to13:00