I know it's probably been mentioned in the comments a lot by now, but absolutely look up the Baiwei KO if you haven't already. It addresses almost every complaint about this figure. A beautiful silver finish with details picked out in gold and bronze like individual gears on the treads and the thrusters on his back, It comes with KOs of the DNA parts, and those flappy bits on the back of his legs are pinned in (thank god) and are made of die cast.
5:33 That’s one thing I kinda like about this Megatron: Hasbro got good mileage out of this figure. They were able to reuse the chest piece, tank tread mould, and hip transformation into other figures.
@@theyamformerreborn706 That's where it gets interesting. For SS DotM Shockwave, they reused _a lot_ from SS RotF Megatron. They reused the tank treads, the upper arm/elbow, neck, hip, and even Megatron's "head cage" in addition to some engineering cues. You could almost consider the former a heavy retool of the latter.
How in the world is the reuse of parts something you like lmao? Movie 1 Megs would have been so much better if he came with an accurate chest instead of reusing the chest of this figure.
@@killerdiva7771 It is less so me liking the reuse of parts, more so me liking the _figure_ for demonstrating Hasbro's amusing attempt at being "resourceful." That's why I said "kinda like," it's a begrudging intrigue. Yes, Hasbro is no stranger to reusing parts/engineering/etc into other figures, which can potentially skew toy accuracy. And yes, I too lament Hasbro's choice of profitability over toy accuracy, but corporations is as corporation does. I'll just appreciate the figure for what it is and its little history/connection with other figures.
It's really funny. I literally just got the baiwei version of this guy. He comes with the DNA kit, and ALL THE PAINT lol. It came with the damaged head, a nonblaster arm, and the wings and gap fillers included. I got it for $35 free one day off Amazon
It is a cool mold - but I totally get why people are turned off by the lack of paint and the hollow torso. As far as deco goes, I recommend to get the Battle Damaged Megatron version, which also sports the battle damaged head from the final battle. I got the DNA kit for that release as well.
I’ve yet to see any bay Megatron heads with a closed mouth. He looks much more menacing than opened. Especially this one with the way the cheeks look puffy, makes him look asthmatic and chubby.
The music is always nice in the intro. Also i wish you could use the 2nd version of wha I've done in a review of oneof the 2007 moive figures without RUclips slaping you in the face!
I actually find the hollowness to be a plus because it means you can pose him and first studio series Optimus together with Optimus stabbing him through the gaps like in the movie, because in the movies you can just stab them anywhere and somehow it doesn't leave any damage
I did remember the time where the prototype was painted but the final product is just gray plastic. The battle damage version is a little better in terms of paint but it isn’t the same as the Studio Series 2007 Voyager. Premium Finish for some reason repainted the already silver Studio Series 2007 voyager instead of the Studio Series Revenge Of The Fallen Voyager where he needed it the most.
I got this guy last year, and I couldn't resist the urge to paint all the flat gray in silver. Like, *all* of it. He's as silver as SS 07 Megs is on my shelf lol. Still good tho
Still only own the original ROTF voyager so even minus the paint here it's already a huge improvement. Coolest thing about the original was the inner working mechanisms in the chest. SS ROTF Megatron really needed the LC treatment as does every movie Megatron moving forward.
What if when sophie reaches x amount of points in a quiz she gets a title shot i think it would be fun at least one time even if she doesnt know too much about wwe it could be something like the underdog against the odds
This was my first figure in my new collection I started back in 2021, and mine has yet to yellow at all. It may be bland and somewhat strange, but he's definitely one of my favorite Megatrons.
This figure (and the Baiwei reproduction) are pretty good, but considering how Studio Series has evolved with engineering, I wouldn't be averse to a redo at Leader class to remedy the hollow chest and include all the extra tank parts.
I had the ROTF cannon blast megatron back in the day. It’s quite a garbage toy to look at now (and only really had 3 steps to change) but I had a lot of fun with it, and it gives me a special connection to ROTF megs.
I had the same problem with the tank not staying flat on the ground. But then I rewattched Emgos review and the said the knees soft klick into place. Mine never did this so I pushed the knees carefully farther and they klicked into place. Now he stays flat on ground. I also fully customized mine. I got the DNA upgrade kit and fully painted him. I really like the figure now and probably wouldn't replace him with a newer version.
That was part of the actual on-screen design, so they had to leave it there. Still funny, though. One of the few Transformers that canonically 'pooths'.
Given how hollowed out, small, and simple modern SS has gotten because of the supposed paint apps, I will happily take unpainted grey plastic if it means the figure itself is good. Especially because it ends up as a voyager rather than pointlessly blown up to leader class like the recent megatron.
This was one of the few figures I picked up during my years long hiatus from Transformers. Now that I’m back. Is it just me or does this figure scream linkin park?
I can confidently say that my Studio Series Megatron yellowed so bad in the back, but that's my fault for leaving it in the sun for too long, and it was way before I even knew about the yellowing problem.
If any of you want this guy, get the battle damaged one. It’s the exact same figure but with way better paint and the only molding change is the head sculpt which is honestly pretty ignorable if you dont like the look
I would probably love this figure if I didn't _always_ get bad QC in the legs of my figures. The toes and heel on one leg just refuse to seat properly, the toes won't splay, and the heel and consequently the side panel have that awful bendy tolerance issue where you press it into place and then it repeatedly undoes itself like 4 degrees
I do like this figure a lot but the QC was bad. The panels that come off are really annoying, and the feet are weird, but overall it's still fun. It did really need silver though. Lots of silver.
I encountered a problem with my copy whereby the head was way too tight on the ball joint and one day, when I was trying to move it, it snapped off at the joint. His head has been glued looking straight ahead for years now.
I don't like RotF nor the Bayverse in general. But, that tankmode is _SO_ close to being cool. Just remove the stupid head & headcage thing & you're golden!
But in the first movie they run in fear from him when he arrives on scene. Shame the way they treated megatron after the first movie. Optimus could barely stand against him in 1. Megatron was straight taxin him the whole fight until the jets hit em with with like 5 missiles
3:15 I got this guy for my birthday , my version has the issue where that thing pop out and joints are so small it won't connect well, One of many figures that I refuse to transform due to that problem, nice design and perfect fit for voyager but it sucks. Well studio series glavatron is a better replacement for my megatron
Baiwei Megatron is much better lol if you want a gunmetal ver ,with upgrade kit like wings , claws , better chest and battledamage head plus super cheap i got it lower than 20usd
The baiwei megs has way better paint and is a bit up scaled so if you don't like the paint on this one that one has way better paint and it doesn't chip
the Battle Damaged version of this is absolutely killer
literally all he needed was some color to really shine
I got that one for part swapping. Just gave him the head from the original and a couple other little things
Baiwei: 👀
@@killerdiva7771got the baiwei yesterday, absolutely amazing
The way he yells out Starscream will always be funny to me
“STARrSCREEEHHMMMmmm”
"SSSSTAAARRRRSSSCREEAAMMEEEHH!!!"
STARRRSCREEEEEREEEDEAAANMMM
Buy chevrooooolet
**Metal clang from punch** “Oof!”
I know it's probably been mentioned in the comments a lot by now, but absolutely look up the Baiwei KO if you haven't already. It addresses almost every complaint about this figure. A beautiful silver finish with details picked out in gold and bronze like individual gears on the treads and the thrusters on his back, It comes with KOs of the DNA parts, and those flappy bits on the back of his legs are pinned in (thank god) and are made of die cast.
The only downside is that it doesn't have the fusion cannon from the DNA design kit sucks, but I do prefer the longer blade on the original.
Yeah I just saw it a couple weeks ago and it looks awesome. Planning on getting it soon.
I'll be getting that guy for a custom Blitzwing I'm planning to make for my birthday hopefully, I'm really itching to make that custom but _monee_
5:33 That’s one thing I kinda like about this Megatron: Hasbro got good mileage out of this figure. They were able to reuse the chest piece, tank tread mould, and hip transformation into other figures.
Was it used for the leader class Shockwave
@@theyamformerreborn706 That's where it gets interesting. For SS DotM Shockwave, they reused _a lot_ from SS RotF Megatron.
They reused the tank treads, the upper arm/elbow, neck, hip, and even Megatron's "head cage" in addition to some engineering cues. You could almost consider the former a heavy retool of the latter.
How in the world is the reuse of parts something you like lmao? Movie 1 Megs would have been so much better if he came with an accurate chest instead of reusing the chest of this figure.
@@killerdiva7771 It is less so me liking the reuse of parts, more so me liking the _figure_ for demonstrating Hasbro's amusing attempt at being "resourceful." That's why I said "kinda like," it's a begrudging intrigue.
Yes, Hasbro is no stranger to reusing parts/engineering/etc into other figures, which can potentially skew toy accuracy. And yes, I too lament Hasbro's choice of profitability over toy accuracy, but corporations is as corporation does.
I'll just appreciate the figure for what it is and its little history/connection with other figures.
I love how he scales with Evasion mode Prime.
6:05 Oh Lordy, I hope that squirrel didn't have an acorn, we all know what happens when they drop their nut.
The baiwei version does this a lot better
And cheaper
I just got it like a week ago, to go with the baiwei movie 1 one. That one has a different chest plate, the 2 handed cannon, and 2 whips.
Oh, and all the paint lol
no shit
Aye so glad i picked it up looks amazing.
It's really funny. I literally just got the baiwei version of this guy. He comes with the DNA kit, and ALL THE PAINT lol. It came with the damaged head, a nonblaster arm, and the wings and gap fillers included. I got it for $35 free one day off Amazon
I honestly don't mind the fact that he has no silver paint, in my opinion this is the best SS figure of all time.
Feels so weird looking at this unpainted after I've had mine customized for so long.
In tank mode it can lay flat, u just have to force the joint at the end of his thighs until it do a little click. So the front threads are lower
It is a cool mold - but I totally get why people are turned off by the lack of paint and the hollow torso. As far as deco goes, I recommend to get the Battle Damaged Megatron version, which also sports the battle damaged head from the final battle. I got the DNA kit for that release as well.
I don't know anything, this is one of the best versions of Megatron. in my opinion, despite its disadvantages.
My favorite Bayverse design of him was the Ride/Dotm Game design
I’ve yet to see any bay Megatron heads with a closed mouth. He looks much more menacing than opened. Especially this one with the way the cheeks look puffy, makes him look asthmatic and chubby.
I’m still surprised they haven’t done a “premium finish” version yet
Baiwei did lmao
I highly recomend the Baiwei version over the SS, I paint job in that figure is fantastic and its way more cheaper
The BMB upscale version is like the perfected version of him, the paintjob does wonders for the mold.
8:27 His legs should soft click into place at the knee joint, that might be why it wobbles
Why are your intros so good!?
Get the BAIWEI version lol. It’s everything you wanted and more.
The music is always nice in the intro. Also i wish you could use the 2nd version of wha I've done in a review of oneof the 2007 moive figures without RUclips slaping you in the face!
I have the "Battle Damaged" version and he looks just PERFECT. And he's _painted._
I don't mind his hollow sides because that make him damn ginormous.
The baiwei version is even better. The whole figure is painted silver and it comes with gap fillers/wings, a damaged head and a normal hand.
Thank goodness the ko exists and is fully painted
6:07 blud thinks he's Emgo316🤡
Incredible syncing from movie to toy
If they ever do a redo of this figure or do a premium finish for this, I would 100 percent be on board for it cause the lack of paint is what bugs me
I actually find the hollowness to be a plus because it means you can pose him and first studio series Optimus together with Optimus stabbing him through the gaps like in the movie, because in the movies you can just stab them anywhere and somehow it doesn't leave any damage
I did remember the time where the prototype was painted but the final product is just gray plastic. The battle damage version is a little better in terms of paint but it isn’t the same as the Studio Series 2007 Voyager. Premium Finish for some reason repainted the already silver Studio Series 2007 voyager instead of the Studio Series Revenge Of The Fallen Voyager where he needed it the most.
I got this guy last year, and I couldn't resist the urge to paint all the flat gray in silver. Like, *all* of it. He's as silver as SS 07 Megs is on my shelf lol. Still good tho
Ok this is my favorite Megatron studio series,why because I bought the upgrade kit
Still only own the original ROTF voyager so even minus the paint here it's already a huge improvement. Coolest thing about the original was the inner working mechanisms in the chest. SS ROTF Megatron really needed the LC treatment as does every movie Megatron moving forward.
Deco really can make all the difference
What if when sophie reaches x amount of points in a quiz she gets a title shot i think it would be fun at least one time even if she doesnt know too much about wwe it could be something like the underdog against the odds
This was my first figure in my new collection I started back in 2021, and mine has yet to yellow at all. It may be bland and somewhat strange, but he's definitely one of my favorite Megatrons.
This figure (and the Baiwei reproduction) are pretty good, but considering how Studio Series has evolved with engineering, I wouldn't be averse to a redo at Leader class to remedy the hollow chest and include all the extra tank parts.
So glad I got the Baiwei version....considering how how expensive the SS version is thanks to scalpers
I had the ROTF cannon blast megatron back in the day. It’s quite a garbage toy to look at now (and only really had 3 steps to change) but I had a lot of fun with it, and it gives me a special connection to ROTF megs.
I had the same problem with the tank not staying flat on the ground. But then I rewattched Emgos review and the said the knees soft klick into place. Mine never did this so I pushed the knees carefully farther and they klicked into place. Now he stays flat on ground.
I also fully customized mine. I got the DNA upgrade kit and fully painted him. I really like the figure now and probably wouldn't replace him with a newer version.
We need a premium finish for this
That Toy Guy: Everything hides away really well in tank mode
Megatron's face just out there: 👁️ 👄 👁️
That was part of the actual on-screen design, so they had to leave it there.
Still funny, though. One of the few Transformers that canonically 'pooths'.
@@scatterbrain8764 Oh I know, it's hilarious
I don't know why, but I kind of find it funny that I almost got this guy while he was in stores, but went ahead and grabbed Seige Megatron instead
BAIWEI gotchu. It solved most of the figures problems.
That lack of paint is exactly why I bought the battle damaged version, the difference is night and day.
I got this guy for $8 a while back, def worth it
This the best Bayverse Megatron design/figure and I'm really hoping for a re-release in the future cause I really want to get this guy
Given how hollowed out, small, and simple modern SS has gotten because of the supposed paint apps, I will happily take unpainted grey plastic if it means the figure itself is good.
Especially because it ends up as a voyager rather than pointlessly blown up to leader class like the recent megatron.
Baiwei got your back bro
I wish this guy got a shiny deco from Takara Tomy. Otherwise, I think this guy has aged well.
The Black Mamba OS version of him beats any HasTak version, hands down.
Thankfully i found a custom for $40
This was one of the few figures I picked up during my years long hiatus from Transformers. Now that I’m back. Is it just me or does this figure scream linkin park?
I can confidently say that my Studio Series Megatron yellowed so bad in the back, but that's my fault for leaving it in the sun for too long, and it was way before I even knew about the yellowing problem.
Is he a triple change like in the movie
Megatron is literally just a flying tank not a triple changer in rotf
He was like the Riot!
If you have the back flattened like it would be in alt mode you can just move to little guns slide right by without flexing it very much at all.
The main problem I’ve always had with the look of this figure is just how ridiculously skinny the legs are.
Maybe they yellowed so fast that nobody remembers the original color
If any of you want this guy, get the battle damaged one. It’s the exact same figure but with way better paint and the only molding change is the head sculpt which is honestly pretty ignorable if you dont like the look
I have made this version of megatron a version of thunderwing in my headcannon
I wish I could find either mold for a decent price
Buy baiwei ko SS13. Painted + DNA Kit for 25usd
6:42 Yes I see that
i like two things about rotf jetfire prime and the forest battle i mean 3 the desert battle
I would probably love this figure if I didn't _always_ get bad QC in the legs of my figures. The toes and heel on one leg just refuse to seat properly, the toes won't splay, and the heel and consequently the side panel have that awful bendy tolerance issue where you press it into place and then it repeatedly undoes itself like 4 degrees
I do like this figure a lot but the QC was bad. The panels that come off are really annoying, and the feet are weird, but overall it's still fun. It did really need silver though. Lots of silver.
dude ily ur my fav channel
I encountered a problem with my copy whereby the head was way too tight on the ball joint and one day, when I was trying to move it, it snapped off at the joint. His head has been glued looking straight ahead for years now.
I got him plus the DNA design kit
I don't like RotF nor the Bayverse in general. But, that tankmode is _SO_ close to being cool. Just remove the stupid head & headcage thing & you're golden!
what if we excuse him not being silver due to him being under the ocean for so long
You should get Baiwei's KO
My black mamba osko has the same issue where one tread sits higher. This whole time I thought it was just another Ko qc issue.
But in the first movie they run in fear from him when he arrives on scene. Shame the way they treated megatron after the first movie. Optimus could barely stand against him in 1. Megatron was straight taxin him the whole fight until the jets hit em with with like 5 missiles
Why He looks like a Turtle Tank!?!
3:15 I got this guy for my birthday , my version has the issue where that thing pop out and joints are so small it won't connect well, One of many figures that I refuse to transform due to that problem, nice design and perfect fit for voyager but it sucks. Well studio series glavatron is a better replacement for my megatron
The writers really disgraced Megatron in the Bay films
He’s definitely a good toy
I know you like bionicle but i was wondering what your opinion was on hero factory since its arguably a closer theme and look to transformers
Well there is a ko of this mold that isn't oversized and has silver plastic or paint (I can't remember)
bro got shot threw a wall
I still need a united drift…😖
Isn't this the Megatron you use for Bionicle journey to home
My Meggy is a liilll yellow, it's not noticeable unless you look
Why not get the Baiwei version? It has silver paint and fixes all your issues that you had with this guy
Please do a review of Battle Blades Optimus
Why don't you pick the baiwei one? It has the DNA kit included, a nice metallic silver paint, diecast parts and it's cheaper
Have you seen the battle damaged release
A potential for a premium finnish?
I have that guy too
"Not the best peg job in the world"
Called I ask if he was gonna do this on his live and he said no but i knew he would do it
Have the new ko of this guy.
I can’t find him for anything less than $80 mint in box.
Baiwei Megatron is much better lol if you want a gunmetal ver ,with upgrade kit like wings , claws , better chest and battledamage head plus super cheap i got it lower than 20usd
Yet another OG SS that hasn't aged well, I remember getting it, but I didn't really enjoy it
Hot take: I like this design better than G1
It’s lower legs are just a tad bit to skinny for me
The baiwei megs has way better paint and is a bit up scaled so if you don't like the paint on this one that one has way better paint and it doesn't chip
Before 1k
Studio series number 31 has a wwwaaayyy better Paint scheme than reg megatron