I straight up didn't realize the headmaster could ride in the jet cockpit. I always ignore instructions unless I can't really figure the figure out (save for high end stuff)
+tigerbread78 I never do. Then again, I've been transforming and collecting these things since the 80's, so I have plenty of experience. Though on a _rare_ occasion I'll look at the instructions, but that's only to make sure I'm doing something right as the tolerances on some moving parts aren't what they're supposed to be, and the first time I transform a figure it can feel like I'll break it if I bend it a certain way; just to find out from the instructions that it's _supposed_ to bend that way and it's just the plastic tolerances that are weird. But about 99.9% of the time I won't use the instructions.
notagoose Yeah I know but it has some really cool figures especially Cloud Brawn who is a redeco of the canceled Generations GDO Brawn which it self was a retool of Prime First Edition Bulkhead. Such a great mold for one of my favorite autobots.
Love the review as always. Heh if they had the Drone Tank Heads, a bunch of Megatrons would make great Blitzwing Tank Drones seen in the 3rd Season Intro. The Seeker Jetmode feels like a call back to the Unproduced Skywarp/Megatron Triple Changer Concept art. And yes also makes a good Leader-1
I see customization potential! Picture this: A red and blue paint job, with the tank mode representing Grand Slam, the jet mode representing Raindance, and the robot mode representing Slamdance.
Saw your channel and thought I would check it out as I recently picked up this guy myself and I must say your content is amazing! From the metal soundtrack to the overwhelming positivity as well as that gnarly accent is a very welcome and very rare combo these days. Keep up the good work I'll sure be tuning in
tbonbrad They do. There was a repaint of Voyager Springer as Battletrap and a repaint of Arms Micron Breakdown as Megatron. There was also a repaint of Voyager Classics Optimus Prime as Fire Guts Ginrai, and an SDCC exclusive translucent version of Sentinel Prime. There were also some Combiner Wars voyager repaints for Botcon.
Stavekoff takara did exactly that. they repainted it in g2 colors, but it's the purple color scheme. and they made the headmaster a version of the beast wars megatron.
With Thew's blessing, I'm ready to have a great day!...tomorrow, it's almost 10pm here :P But come on! With CW Megs and Generations Blitzy already a part of the family I was gonna skip this guy to save some money...BUT IT LOOKS GLORIOUS! I kinda want it specifically to finally repaint a figure and make him all shiny and maybe add some black to the boots :P
One thing I found with the MIG-29 mode is that you can easily remove the tracks from under the wing since it uses mushroom pegs and the turret pops off easily off the bottom (yeah it’s a bit of parts-forming however it does result in a super clean mode)
Weird how this video didn't show up in my subscription box. First time this has happened with one of your reviews, Thew. Great review. Really made my day. : )
My favorite part is based on the product shots, Blitzwing's sword won't just replace the fusion cannon. His extended barrel gets remolded to be sleeker and blend into the one on the turret AND he gets a sword. They remold the dude where it counts and just straight up add a part just for him.
It just dawned on me you can totally G2 it up with this Megatron and put the black part of his confusion cannon on his shoulder, and it is now the greatest thing I've ever owned in my life! (Also yes, I re-watch your stuff often, I figure I'll get you all the ad-rev I can til I have the finances to go Patreon.)
WOOT! New Thew! :D I always felt that if Blitzwing G1 toy had been bigger he would have made a perfect leader for the Decepticon. Like they're mostly flying guys back in G1 with all the seekers and he's a big bruiser who turns into a tank too. Seems perfect for a bad guy leader.
Your reviews are amazing because they’re entertaining enough for people who aren’t much into toy reviews to enjoy. You’re fucking brilliant dude, keep it up.
Honestly I’m surprised we never get Megatron in a mainstream series being a triple changer. I know it’s the same forms as Blitzwing, but honestly Megatron can work those modes, and i could totally believe Megatron wanting to be a triple changer with the same jet and tank modes to be the most powerful force on the land and the skies.
Honestly I think that Thew hands down creates the best transformers reviews on RUclips. These reviews are the only ones I won't skip through because he keeps you interested with the bitchin music, actually funny puns, and just great content. Keep doing what your doing man because it's truly beautiful.
Personally I think the Transformers Energon Megatron's vehicle form is what all Megatron vehicles should be. Pure unadulterated fire power and futuristic design.
I'm holding out for Blitzwing on this one. We got a pretty awesome Galvatron in this line, so my head canon is giving leadership of the Decepticons to him this time around. Awesome review, as always!
"Just have fun with it." See Thew this is why I love your reviews you take the incessant whining of a certain vocal group of fanboys and turn it on its head with one keen observation and statement!
I think they preleased the triple changer molds to justify design and production costs. Making them the most bankable figures pretty much guaranteed a return on investment. Blitzwing made a great Megs like you said. Octone looked solid as Laser Prime too. I wish that were the mainline release instead of in a big box set. I’d get him for sure. I love your reviews. I think your sense of humor is delightful. Please continue to produce fine content. Thank you.
Just watching this one again cuz I was in the mood for some classic Thew (which I call a "thewd"), and a certain something caught my eye in the background: that's "Mugenbine Gravity Builder" on the shelf back there! Gosh, I love Mugenbine...
Honestly I don't mind the Pre-tool because this is probably my favorite megatron toy, I know its not the best, but its super fun and the Playability is off the charts.
I just picked up this guy and... despite a few small QC issues I think I can fix, he's actually not half bad. Better than a lot of recent transformers I've seen for sure.
Seriously considering adding Titans Return Megs to my collection now. The only thing Blitzwing does better imo is the tank mode. Yes, I think Megatron overall does Blitzwing better than Blitzwing. So sue me lol.
This mold has all these weird hints of seeker with the little pop out pylons and the jet mode. Makes me wonder if we could get a good seeker out of this. It * almost * has the cockpit chest going on cept it's on the back.
if you have the individual titan master skytread you can use that head on this figure to give yourself a makeshift blitzwing until the real one comes out, it wouldnt surprise me if that head was repainted to make blitzwings head, the colours on the original are even a homage to the recent g1 blitzwing astrotrain 2 pack where blitzwing is a chocolate brown and maroon, and astrotrain has random orange on it
I want a Decepticon named Aeropain now.
Make him an insane surgeon type, but have it so nobody has any idea who he actually is.
I just might have to do that
Seems like a Bayverse B-list name
@@TheSmart-CasualGamer Wasnt there a guy that did that and always said WATCH THE PAINT or I JUST BUFFERED THAT !
haha the little ditty about buy all our playsets and toys did me in. had to show it to my wife which made her laugh too. epic review man = )
The Lazy Eyebrow Reviewer hello
It's somehow so very appropriate. =P
In case you didn't know, it's from the Homestar runner web cartoons.
ruclips.net/user/homestarrunnerdotcom
Oh my god!
Yep.
Hello!
@@vipertaja I missed this reply apparently, but now that you mention it I totally forgot about that haha
Dude, you're so on right now. These videos are chopping along at a 9 LPM (Laughs Per Minute) rate. Keep rollin'.
I like to think that Megatron would use the jet engines in the front of the tank mode as flamethrowers to blaze a path through his Autobot enemies.
They actually had Blitzwing do this in one of those Marvel comic prequels IDW started putting out
What the hell called Deceptions 2:16
"Megatron IS grey." Haha, Thew giving it to them, 2017 style. 2018 for me I suppose.
Megatron is a purple dinosaur...or a dragon, thank you VERY MUCH!
Silver!
@@BagOfMagicFood Silver is often represented in toys with grey.
@@helios5868 That Megatron named himself after THIS Megatron. Sort of.
Not gonna lie, I frequent this video specifically just for the outro. It makes me smile. Thanks Thew.
4:17 "And there's a daft sky tank mode in there."
Don't you mean _Skytread?_
_"Doo-De-Doo-De-doomshot"_
-Thew Adams 2017
More Thew? Hell yeah.
A new Thew's Awesome Reviews today? Thank you Thew.
Thank Thew.
Thew review a new... toyew
I straight up didn't realize the headmaster could ride in the jet cockpit. I always ignore instructions unless I can't really figure the figure out (save for high end stuff)
The Bellcaptain This isn't something cheap and cheerful like Ikea furniture, bud. Ya GOTS ta the instructions.
+tigerbread78 I never do. Then again, I've been transforming and collecting these things since the 80's, so I have plenty of experience. Though on a _rare_ occasion I'll look at the instructions, but that's only to make sure I'm doing something right as the tolerances on some moving parts aren't what they're supposed to be, and the first time I transform a figure it can feel like I'll break it if I bend it a certain way; just to find out from the instructions that it's _supposed_ to bend that way and it's just the plastic tolerances that are weird. But about 99.9% of the time I won't use the instructions.
@@tigerbread78 I didn't use the instructions but I figured out the cockpit because all the other guys had one.
That outro warmed my heart, Thew. You are too wholesome
7:23
Did Thew just give me good life advice?
I always happy to broaden my vocabulary by watching.
This mold could be retooled even further to make a Cloud Starscream.
notagoose Have you seen Cloud Starscream? He's pretty much a redeco of Generations Doubledealer. If you want him he's still available at BBTS.
notagoose Yeah I know but it has some really cool figures especially Cloud Brawn who is a redeco of the canceled Generations GDO Brawn which it self was a retool of Prime First Edition Bulkhead. Such a great mold for one of my favorite autobots.
Rugalheid Bernstein Also Cloud Roadbuster, who is in Energon Ironhide's colours because Ironhide was named Roadbuster in Japan.
7:30 Legit wasn't expecting this and it made my day.
That last line of yours both really surprised me AND helped make my day a bit better! Thank you, Thew, I really needed that.
Love the review as always. Heh if they had the Drone Tank Heads, a bunch of Megatrons would make great Blitzwing Tank Drones seen in the 3rd Season Intro. The Seeker Jetmode feels like a call back to the Unproduced Skywarp/Megatron Triple Changer Concept art.
And yes also makes a good Leader-1
"Where are my glasses?"
-Megatron 2017
Hey RUclips, why wasn't this in my sub notices?
Maswartz226 Was curious of that myself, it's still not as I type.
Erik Hawkke Me too, a conspiracy against The Great Bearded One?
Me neither...wtf?
Same here.....blasphemy!
Same here. It was in the suggested videos on the home page, but not in my subs. WTF RUclips!
"Aged like milk."
I caught that Homestar reference
I'm enjoying these more consistent uploads
MagmaBolt amino?
Titans Return Megatron:
Is a good G1 style figure
Siege War for Cybertron Megatron:
"I'm about to end this man's whole career."
Jacob H I know right, I got him and Optimus and not long after I solve my titans return Optimus and Megatron on eBay
Yeah, thank god I didn't get one of these. Still, it was a fantastic Blitzwing we got out of this.
Oh man, that ending stole my heart...
Odd - the notification on my subscription list didn't come up for this one. I'm glad I caught it anyway, I love a Thew review :D
I see customization potential! Picture this: A red and blue paint job, with the tank mode representing Grand Slam, the jet mode representing Raindance, and the robot mode representing Slamdance.
Saw your channel and thought I would check it out as I recently picked up this guy myself and I must say your content is amazing!
From the metal soundtrack to the overwhelming positivity as well as that gnarly accent is a very welcome and very rare combo these days.
Keep up the good work I'll sure be tuning in
this would look real nice in g2 colors
Stavekoff my god yes
Stavekoff Maybe they'll do a Convention exclusive repaint.
tbonbrad They do. There was a repaint of Voyager Springer as Battletrap and a repaint of Arms Micron Breakdown as Megatron. There was also a repaint of Voyager Classics Optimus Prime as Fire Guts Ginrai, and an SDCC exclusive translucent version of Sentinel Prime. There were also some Combiner Wars voyager repaints for Botcon.
It looks like dreams do come true! If you consider "g2 colors" to be Archforce's colors.
Stavekoff takara did exactly that. they repainted it in g2 colors, but it's the purple color scheme. and they made the headmaster a version of the beast wars megatron.
Those last ten seconds or so were incredibly helpful, actually, thank you
1:05 Blitzwing is Megatron, Megatron is Blitzwing. Mind Blown
Thanks for that ending, Thew. Great guy.
SCIENCE!!!
"CONFUSION CANNON" lol
4:16
Sky Tank sounds like a good band name
1:41 Okay Thew as far as Im concerned that is the official voice of the whiny internet! :)
With Thew's blessing, I'm ready to have a great day!...tomorrow, it's almost 10pm here :P
But come on! With CW Megs and Generations Blitzy already a part of the family I was gonna skip this guy to save some money...BUT IT LOOKS GLORIOUS! I kinda want it specifically to finally repaint a figure and make him all shiny and maybe add some black to the boots :P
"Giant Distended Fusion Phallus" sounds like some sort of band name.
One thing I found with the MIG-29 mode is that you can easily remove the tracks from under the wing since it uses mushroom pegs and the turret pops off easily off the bottom (yeah it’s a bit of parts-forming however it does result in a super clean mode)
1:50 it was r/OddlySatisfying when he moved the leg
Weird how this video didn't show up in my subscription box. First time this has happened with one of your reviews, Thew. Great review. Really made my day. : )
My favorite part is based on the product shots, Blitzwing's sword won't just replace the fusion cannon. His extended barrel gets remolded to be sleeker and blend into the one on the turret AND he gets a sword. They remold the dude where it counts and just straight up add a part just for him.
When you made the cheat commando reference I immediately liked the video... nice to see Homestarrunner isn't dead yet.
dude...that riff on flesh in my grip is just.....audible death. Love that tune. Also...you sir are the best TF reviewer around. Keep it up.
Nothing like new Thew to start your morning. So pumped to see these notifications again!
Thew, you've actually helped me make up my mind on this guy! Really cool! 😉
It just dawned on me you can totally G2 it up with this Megatron and put the black part of his confusion cannon on his shoulder, and it is now the greatest thing I've ever owned in my life! (Also yes, I re-watch your stuff often, I figure I'll get you all the ad-rev I can til I have the finances to go Patreon.)
WOOT! New Thew! :D
I always felt that if Blitzwing G1 toy had been bigger he would have made a perfect leader for the Decepticon. Like they're mostly flying guys back in G1 with all the seekers and he's a big bruiser who turns into a tank too. Seems perfect for a bad guy leader.
I'm I the only one who head bangs when the transformation music comes on. l\m/l
I'm watching this at 11:51 central US time. The rest of my day is like 8 minutes.
Your enthusiastic review, made me want to go out and get this Megatron. Plus the hot orange cockpit.
Your reviews are amazing because they’re entertaining enough for people who aren’t much into toy reviews to enjoy. You’re fucking brilliant dude, keep it up.
Honestly I’m surprised we never get Megatron in a mainstream series being a triple changer. I know it’s the same forms as Blitzwing, but honestly Megatron can work those modes, and i could totally believe Megatron wanting to be a triple changer with the same jet and tank modes to be the most powerful force on the land and the skies.
Cybertron?
Honestly I think that Thew hands down creates the best transformers reviews on RUclips. These reviews are the only ones I won't skip through because he keeps you interested with the bitchin music, actually funny puns, and just great content. Keep doing what your doing man because it's truly beautiful.
Damn! You got the most enjoyable reviews! Revjoyable!
Personally I think the Transformers Energon Megatron's vehicle form is what all Megatron vehicles should be. Pure unadulterated fire power and futuristic design.
1:45
7:26
7:31
Thank you, Thew.
Thank Thyouw.
I'm working on a bank holiday, so my day won't be great, but new Thew in the mornings is a good start.
Loving how much content you're throwing out at a time, keep it up!
I gave his Fusion Cannon to my CW Swindle. Just so used to Swindy having a firearm jutting out of his arm or shoulder.
i just picked this dude up from the grocery store clearance rack, you swayed me
Ahmahgah the Cheat Commandos reference make me smile so hard XD
I'm holding out for Blitzwing on this one. We got a pretty awesome Galvatron in this line, so my head canon is giving leadership of the Decepticons to him this time around. Awesome review, as always!
LoL, Fusion Phallus!!! That one gave a me a laugh!!!
it took me forever to release that this is also a reference to action master megatron and machine wars megatron.
I got that titans return megatron from 2 years ago and yet he's still awesome
I feel like watching this at least the last 10 seconds makes it a lot more worth it especially in the morning but this was a great review man
"Just have fun with it." See Thew this is why I love your reviews you take the incessant whining of a certain vocal group of fanboys and turn it on its head with one keen observation and statement!
You have a good day too, Thew. :) Great review!
I just bought him, watched the review to assure myself I made the right choice. I am MEGA- satisfied.
If you've seen the deleted scene from Heavy Metal War, Megatron transforms into a jet. We now know what that toy would look like.
Aero Pain would make a great name for a deception
I think they preleased the triple changer molds to justify design and production costs. Making them the most bankable figures pretty much guaranteed a return on investment. Blitzwing made a great Megs like you said. Octone looked solid as Laser Prime too. I wish that were the mainline release instead of in a big box set. I’d get him for sure. I love your reviews. I think your sense of humor is delightful. Please continue to produce fine content. Thank you.
This review is artistic perfection.
didn't expect that ending on a Megatron review
Just watching this one again cuz I was in the mood for some classic Thew (which I call a "thewd"), and a certain something caught my eye in the background: that's "Mugenbine Gravity Builder" on the shelf back there! Gosh, I love Mugenbine...
Man! The end of this video gets me pumped every time!
Giant distended fusion phallus....things I never thought I'd ever hear.
Kudos on what I believe to be a cheeky Homestarrunner reference.
Doo-de-doo-de-*Doomshot!*
I nearly lost all my coffee
I like how thew compliments us at the end of his videos
Honestly I don't mind the Pre-tool because this is probably my favorite megatron toy, I know its not the best, but its super fun and the Playability is off the charts.
I remember getting Blitzwing and thinking "Finally... A good Blitzwing." After dealing with Animated and Generations this whole time.
I just say the jet engines in tank mode are twin front mounted flame throwers. It seems appropriate.
Can't lie... Of the pretools of the Troople Troongers, Megs from Blitzwing does work surprisngly well.
I just picked up this guy and... despite a few small QC issues I think I can fix, he's actually not half bad. Better than a lot of recent transformers I've seen for sure.
omfg that Kendrick Lamar reference was gold!! Kudos Thew!
The stickers are literally the same as the leader Megatron... WAIT A THEW VID! AND ITS AWESOME!
Swimming pools reference 😂 👌
This mold really kills in purple. Happy to finally have it.
Homestar Runner Cheat Commandos. Well remembered. I applaud you.
Thanks Thew my day was good 'cause of you!
Could you review the machine robo action toys guys cause they are AWSOME
Ps: big fan keep it up
Seriously considering adding Titans Return Megs to my collection now. The only thing Blitzwing does better imo is the tank mode. Yes, I think Megatron overall does Blitzwing better than Blitzwing. So sue me lol.
This mold has all these weird hints of seeker with the little pop out pylons and the jet mode. Makes me wonder if we could get a good seeker out of this. It * almost * has the cockpit chest going on cept it's on the back.
Confusion cannon😂. This is the first of your videos I've watched and it was awesome.
Weird, this showed up in recommended and not in the sub box. Good stuff regardless thew!
Absolutely brilliant, thoroughly enjoyed this one, mate.
if you have the individual titan master skytread you can use that head on this figure to give yourself a makeshift blitzwing until the real one comes out, it wouldnt surprise me if that head was repainted to make blitzwings head, the colours on the original are even a homage to the recent g1 blitzwing astrotrain 2 pack where blitzwing is a chocolate brown and maroon, and astrotrain has random orange on it
I'm sorta impressed you made all those connections without mentioning Flywheels. ;)
Shhhhhhhhh, you must not mention that name, to even say it once could spell disaster
I like his secret Metal Gear mode.
If you can get a hold of Topspin you're probably going to love him!