Cool I knew Transformers were made from takara designs but know almost nothing about the original lines that featured them. I of course know microman but that corner that produced transformers is unknown to me. Thanks Ken.
The staying as separate toys can make sense for the scaling issue Would have end up with more sense to Either have the Autobots be pretending to be toy vehicles or to have Megatron be a giant gun without the size changing
I know these take time but as not-familiar-with-the-lore-of-Transformers person, these are super-helpful in figuring them out. Also I've been trying to leave this comment for several days now.
Glad to hear it! Well, the "super helpful" part... the comment for several days... hopefully youtube isn't just randomly zapping comments for no reason.
@@ToyKennections Nah. Just me getting distracted -- I've been trying to watch the entire video before leaving comments. Which results in me forgetting to leave the comment (thank you attention span). The up side of that is I've watched this video 4 times so I can get to the end and leave the comment.
Great insight my friend. Let's hope Hasbro will release a studio series 86 megatron in 2024, but I'm not expecting his alt mode to be a firearm by today's standard.
as a collector, I was a little disappointed there was barely any mention of the UNCLE version... the video kept going and going and since the UNCLE version was the one I had before the stripped down black one, I would have thought that the UNCLE would be seen as the direct inspiration for the Transformers version not the black. But the black one was all he talked about until the very end where finally the UNCLE was mentioned! - I was ready to believe he didn't know the UNCLE existed until then. --- But yes, it makes more sense that Gen1 Megatron came from the UNCLE version ( same color and same accessories ), not the black version that didn't have the accessories.
Of course I knew it existed. I just didn't have one in hand to review/go through. Hence why I only gave a short mention at the end. Maybe one day I'll get it!
The original toys inspired The Transformers cartoon character designs, BUT they are not them because they already existed in other toy lines (Micro Change, Diaclone, etc) and had names already (Convoy, Condor, Jaguar, ect.) The TRUE The Transformers toys were not made until 1986 since Hasbro had to start making their own figures🤓
A pity today's overrated PC environment won't allow Megatron's toy to remain as a P-38 Walther as his alternative mode. The P-38 of course was inspired by the U. N. C. L. E. Special favored by Napoleon Solo, The Man From U. N. C. L. E..
....it hasn't been a gun for DECADES, has nothing to do with the "today's PC enviroment". I'm disappointed too but let's not misdirect our emotions here.
They licensed the toys from takara and had takara make them in different paint schemes to be transformers. I think they used 2 other toy companies down the line. I'm interested in who provided the packaging.
Thanks for this insightful video! My favorite G1 Megatron variant will always be the solid gray/blue innards Japanese version.
Another excellent video Ken. Always cool seeing where it all started.
Thx, Chris!
Cool I knew Transformers were made from takara designs but know almost nothing about the original lines that featured them. I of course know microman but that corner that produced transformers is unknown to me. Thanks Ken.
Always happy to help, Robert. 😎
The staying as separate toys can make sense for the scaling issue
Would have end up with more sense to Either have the Autobots be pretending to be toy vehicles or to have Megatron be a giant gun without the size changing
Such a great vintage piece. Thanks. Ken ❤
A timeless classic indeed!
I was gifted the grey Gun Robo and it is so so special so stoked that it’s my megatron in my collection
I know these take time but as not-familiar-with-the-lore-of-Transformers person, these are super-helpful in figuring them out. Also I've been trying to leave this comment for several days now.
Glad to hear it!
Well, the "super helpful" part... the comment for several days... hopefully youtube isn't just randomly zapping comments for no reason.
@@ToyKennections Nah. Just me getting distracted -- I've been trying to watch the entire video before leaving comments. Which results in me forgetting to leave the comment (thank you attention span). The up side of that is I've watched this video 4 times so I can get to the end and leave the comment.
@@RetroToyPrincess lol
Great insight my friend. Let's hope Hasbro will release a studio series 86 megatron in 2024, but I'm not expecting his alt mode to be a firearm by today's standard.
Yeah it'll prob be a tank like the WFC version.
@@ToyKennections yes I think so too most definitely.
Wow this was excellent Ken!! 🤩 🔫
Thx Phil.
Interesting to see that even much of the box art was brought over from the original japanese boxes.
Looking forward to seeing this 👍🏼
It's cool Takara also came out with Browning
Second video I’m watching of yours. Really cool channel dude!
welcome and glad to have you here!
Microman was licenced in the USA to Mego and the UK to Airfix as Micronauts
Great vid!
Great video..I learned some stuff and I know a good bit about Transformers
Thx man!!
Awesome video Ken
Thx Casey.
the uncle version is so much better than usa megatron
i never understood that weird western-style sticker they put on the chrome
love this video and the toys are gorgeous plus megatron is my favorite 🩶
All hail Megatron 😎
Great video ken!
🍻🍻
Excellent job on the video!
James 🤜🤛
this is a great history video, you might say it was more then meets the eye (wink)
*wink*
A totally mega episode
I still function...
...wanna bet?
STARSCREAMMMMMM
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
as a collector, I was a little disappointed there was barely any mention of the UNCLE version... the video kept going and going and since the UNCLE version was the one I had before the stripped down black one, I would have thought that the UNCLE would be seen as the direct inspiration for the Transformers version not the black. But the black one was all he talked about until the very end where finally the UNCLE was mentioned! - I was ready to believe he didn't know the UNCLE existed until then. --- But yes, it makes more sense that Gen1 Megatron came from the UNCLE version ( same color and same accessories ), not the black version that didn't have the accessories.
Of course I knew it existed. I just didn't have one in hand to review/go through. Hence why I only gave a short mention at the end. Maybe one day I'll get it!
The original toys inspired The Transformers cartoon character designs, BUT they are not them because they already existed in other toy lines (Micro Change, Diaclone, etc) and had names already (Convoy, Condor, Jaguar, ect.) The TRUE The Transformers toys were not made until 1986 since Hasbro had to start making their own figures🤓
“Such heroic nonsense”
Nice knowin' ya, Ironhide.
Those legs and hip joints make me cringe
A pity today's overrated PC environment won't allow Megatron's toy to remain as a P-38 Walther as his alternative mode. The P-38 of course was inspired by the U. N. C. L. E. Special favored by Napoleon Solo, The Man From U. N. C. L. E..
....it hasn't been a gun for DECADES, has nothing to do with the "today's PC enviroment". I'm disappointed too but let's not misdirect our emotions here.
i thinks the Robosen version is better than this, Megatron turn to Tanker.... it is much more sense than this is so thinner... so LOL hahahahaha.....
How did they not get sued for copy right infringement they basically stole there exact idea 🫨
Through direct paid licensing and partnership
They licensed the toys from takara and had takara make them in different paint schemes to be transformers. I think they used 2 other toy companies down the line. I'm interested in who provided the packaging.