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Talk:Insignia/Gallery

2026-02-08T06:56:27Z

Scarfanon: /* Origin of the Maximal and Predacon insignias */ new section

Does anyone have the Ascenticon logo from the new IDW comics? It'd be a good one to add. [[User:ZeroSD|ZeroSD]] ([[User talk:ZeroSD|talk]]) 07:47, 29 August 2019 (EDT)

== Mercenary Faction Logo ==

So, I got bored and decided to Vectorize the Mercenary Faction Logo from the [https://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/new-siege-ii-cards-revealed-for-the-official-transformers-trading-card-game-nycc2019/44031/ Transformers Trading Card Game], put out by Wizards of the Coast, and figured you lot maaay want to have use of it.

https://i.imgur.com/XLfDAWl.png

== Just pointing this out- ==

There is still no page for Scorponok (group). Is make it myself, but all my information Congress from the wiki, and, as I said, the page doesn't exist. It's been a Redlink since I first found the wiki, so I just thought I'd make sure you guys are aware.[[User:ChristalIsMe|ChristalIsMe]] ([[User talk:ChristalIsMe|talk]]) 13:40, 13 August 2022 (EDT)

== Planet X ==

Both Soundwave and Sideways seem to have a strange, trapezoid with circle motif on their bodies. Is this something worth pointing out? [[User:Wunkolo|Wunkolo]] ([[User talk:Wunkolo|talk]]) 20:07, 22 June 2023 (EDT)

== Yellow Predacon Insignia ==
I could have sworn I remembered the Predacons being represented with a yellow insignia during the early days of Beast Wars. Did some light digging and it turns out they were!

https://i.imgur.com/efje8k4.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/sCbffr7.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/0Gh9Bnw.jpg

I went ahead and added a yellow Predacon insignia to the page.
[[User:LordGigaIce|LordGigaIce]] ([[User talk:LordGigaIce|talk]]) 15:36, 30 August 2023 (EDT)
:Not really sure why this needed a separate upload instead of just leaving a note about it under the existing Pred insignia. -- [[User:Cyberlink420|Cyberlink420]] ([[User talk:Cyberlink420|talk]]) 15:43, 30 August 2023 (EDT)
::I didn't see it as that big a deal. It's another variation. [[User:LordGigaIce|LordGigaIce]] ([[User talk:LordGigaIce|talk]]) 15:52, 30 August 2023 (EDT)

== Origin of the Maximal and Predacon insignias ==

I recently noticed that the Maximal insignia bears resemblance to the mutant head of the original deluxe Cheetor toy, which would make sense, considering his robot head is derived from that of the original Prowl. Likewise, the Predacon insignia seems to be derived from the mutant head of the original Deluxe Waspinator toy. Is there any official confirmation that this is the case? It would explain why Waspinator specifically was mandated by the executives during the show's production and why he and Cheetor had the first skirmish in the series. [[User:Scarfanon|Scarfanon]] ([[User talk:Scarfanon|talk]]) 01:56, 8 February 2026 (EST)

Talk:Transformers Roleplaying Game Core Rulebook

2025-02-19T00:43:40Z

Scarfanon: my personal experience with the core rulebook.

I don't know if it's specific to the original printing, but my hardcover copy of the Core Rulebook is riddled with typos, spelling and grammatical errors, and just overall feels unfinished. In the chapter that talks about the different size classes of characters, there's an entire paragraph that's copied and pasted in the wrong spot, there are a few places where numerical digits are missing that would affect gameplay balance, and the map of the bridge in the second segment of the sample campaign is missing the X marks where the humans are supposed to go, plus has one more semi trailer highlighted than is marked or mentioned in the text. Has this been fixed in later editions? [[User:Scarfanon|Scarfanon]] ([[User talk:Scarfanon|talk]]) 19:43, 18 February 2025 (EST)

Talk:Transformers 40th Anniversary Special Movie

2024-09-13T13:00:36Z

Scarfanon: I noticed they were absent from both the character roster and the Transformers References.

In the scene with the In the scene with the tank decepticons, they appear to be seated atop Generation 2 Megatron. In addition, in the scene with the Decepticon naval fleet, ''Prime'' Predaking, Sky Lynx, and Darksteel appear to be among the flyers in the background, above Scorponok; Predaking in particular has a very distinct silhouette, but they're only there for a few frames, so it's easy to miss. [[User:Scarfanon|Scarfanon]] ([[User talk:Scarfanon|talk]]) 09:00, 13 September 2024 (EDT)

Talk:Cobra Commander issue 1

2024-01-25T14:07:18Z

Scarfanon:

Is Cobra Commander being a scientist who antagonizes Megatron meant to be a reference to the fact that he and Starscream were both voiced by Chris Latta? [[User:Scarfanon|Scarfanon]] ([[User talk:Scarfanon|talk]]) 08:44, 25 January 2024 (EST)
:No. [[User:Escargon|Escargon]] ([[User talk:Escargon|talk]]) 09:06, 25 January 2024 (EST)

Is Megatron being held captive by a human scientist who reverse engineers technology from his body meant to be a reference to his Animated counterpart? [[User:Scarfanon|Scarfanon]] ([[User talk:Scarfanon|talk]]) 09:07, 25 January 2024 (EST)

Talk:Cobra Commander issue 1

2024-01-25T13:44:11Z

Scarfanon: Created page with "Is Cobra Commander being a scientist who antagonizes Megatron meant to be a reference to the fact that he and Starscream were both voiced by Chris Latta? ~~~~"

Transformers (2023) issue 4

2024-01-25T13:28:31Z

Scarfanon:

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|title=
|publisher=[[Image Comics]] [[Skybound Entertainment]]
|date=[[January 10]], [[2024]]
|coverdate=January 2024
|written by=[[Daniel Warren Johnson]]
|art by=Daniel Warren Johnson
|colors by=[[Mike Spicer]]
|letters by=[[Rus Wooton]]
|editors=[[Sean Mackiewicz]] & [[Jonathan Manning]]
|continuity=[[Energon Universe]]
|chronology=
}}

'''The Autobots put everything on the line to fend off a Decepticon onslaught and save Spike.'''

==Synopsis==
With the smoke from the battle in [[Farmingham]] still fresh, [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] arrives to confront the severely-damaged [[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]] about the whereabouts of the [[Autobot]]s. Skywarp directs Starscream east, after which the [[Decepticon]] leader departs, promising to return for Skywarp.

[[File:TF2023 no. 4 – Prime Runs Over Starscream.jpg|left|thumb]]
At the quarry, [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]] is working on [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] when he receives a call for aid from [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]], who is driving [[Sparkplug Witwicky|Sparkplug]] and the mortally-wounded [[Spike Witwicky (G1)|Spike]] through the woods with Starscream hot on his tail. A blast from Starscream damages Optimus and cuts off the transmission, and Ratchet bemoans that his buddy's gonna have to wait... the Autobots need firepower. Back with the chase, Starscream lands in front of Optimus, only for [[Carly (G1)|Carly]] and [[Cliffjumper (G1)|Cliffjumper]] to emerge from hiding and knock the Decepticon off his feet, allowing Optimus to run over Starscream and escape with Cliff. Enraged, Starscream calls [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] for backup.

Our heroes soon arrive at the Farmingham Hospital, only for [[Laserbeak (G1)| Laserbeak]] to swoop in and barrage the group. Optimus and Cliff cover Sparkplug, Carly, and the medical staff as they rush Spike inside, but the Autobots are quickly caught off-guard by [[Rumble (G1)|Rumble]] and Soundwave. The latter prepares to execute Optimus, only for the arriving Starscream to tell him to wait — he's just realized, to his amusement, that this place is where the "squishy ones" go to get fixed, and has decided to make Optimus' death even more painful by blasting his precious humans' only hope of survival to smithereens. Inside, the doctors barely get Spike intubated before Starscream's assault begins, knocking the power offline. As Starscream relishes in the destruction he's causing, Soundwave alerts him to the impending approach of Ratchet and the "firepower" he's managed to bring back online — [[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]]! The Decepticons focus their firepower on the new arrival as he drifts into action, but Jazz proves too slippery for them, and he quickly takes them down. Now outnumbered, Starscream orders Soundwave and the cassettes to retreat. Carly returns as the battle concludes, and Optimus asks her about Spike…

[[File:TF2023 4 – Prime Uses the Matrix.jpg|right|thumb]]
The Autobots look on through a hole in the hospital as the doctors inform Sparkplug that although Spike has been stabilized, the hospital's backup generator was evidently a casualty of the battle, and without power, Spike — along with the hospital's other life support patients — are all but guaranteed to die. Just as Sparkplug begins to mourn the loss of another son, however, a bright blue glow begins emanating from Optimus' opened chest compartment. Ratchet attempts to dissuade Optimus, but he won't have any of it — he's determined to prevent more deaths at any cost, removing the [[Matrix of Leadership]] from his chest and opening it up, the energy within re-powering the hospital. Relieved and in awe, the doctors hurry to get Spike to the I.C.U..

Meanwhile, the Decepticons, including Skywarp, return to the ''Ark''. Soundwave berates Starscream for another failure, criticizing his shortsightedness and lust for destruction, and Starscream swiftly snaps back, upset that Soundwave hasn't been able to repair [[Teletraan I|Teletraan One]] so they can finally bring their brothers back online and facilitate repairs. Soundwave reiterates that they don't have the materials they need to do so, as they only exist in Cybertronian technology. As he says this, the two turn to Skywarp... and then, despite his protests, begin tearing him apart.

Back at the hospital, Sparkplug talks to the comatose Spike about his desire to restart the family's lives and protect Spike from a world that he's lost the ability to see the good in. His attention soon turns outside to Optimus, who's obliging a young patient's interest in his ability to transform. Sparkplug then talks with Optimus about the Matrix: it was a gift Optimus had received many years ago, and he had used every last bit of its energy to re-power the hospital, leaving Spike's fate in the hands of the Great Spark. Sparkplug is confused at the idea of Optimus having a "god", since Optimus seems to fit the bill himself, a notion that amuses Optimus — Sparkplug is underestimating his own might.

[[File:TF2023 no. 4 – Ratchet and Prime go over their options.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.5]]
In the generator room, Optimus reunites with Jazz and Ratchet, who's finished fixing the hospital's generators. Ratchet berates his leader for his dangerous use of the Matrix, suggesting that he should've instead used it to fix himself — an idea Optimus finds abhorrent, given that the alternative would be letting the innocent humans die. Ratchet fires back that the humans aren't innocent; they're prone to anger and destruction... which, as Optimus muses, makes them just like Cybertronians. Just then, Jazz collapses — Ratchet had used up all the [[energon]] from the rest of their Autobot comrades' bodies to bring Jazz back online, but it was only ''just'' enough. Ratchet tells Optimus that they need to start thinking about themselves, as without a way to get more energon, the Autobots may as well be on death's door. However, Ratchet has something stashed in Optimus' trailer that might help the Autobots regain the initiative... which Optimus finds too disgusting to consider using. As Ratchet claims that they don't have much of a choice, Sparkplug interrupts them: he might have an idea regarding their energy problem...

Meanwhile, in a wrecked hospital room, Cliffjumper attempts to comfort the grief-stricken Carly, as he can relate to how she's feeling: long before the Autobots and Decepticons arrived on Earth, Starscream killed his entire clan (i.e. "family"), and he joined the war the very next day. Optimus then approaches, now equipped with a new arm that has a [[fusion cannon|large cannon]] mounted on the side, and asks Cliff if he's interested in going on the offensive. At the ''Ark'', Starscream's work of salvaging the still-living Skywarp for materials continues, as he triumphantly proclaims that he will forever be Decepticon leader... while in an Arctic region, an offline [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]], badly damaged and conspicuously missing his right arm, remains partially embedded in ice.

{{--}}

==Featured characters==
{{Featuredcharacters
|c1=
* [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]] (2)
* [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] (2)
* [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] (3)
* [[Cliffjumper (G1)|Cliffjumper]] (4)
* [[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]] (9)

|c2=
* [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] (2)
* [[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]] (2)
* [[Laserbeak (G1)|Laserbeak]] (6)
* [[Rumble (G1)|Rumble]] (7)
* [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] (7)
* [[Reflector (G1)|Reflector]] (22)
* [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] (23)

|c3=
* [[Sparkplug Witwicky]] (3)
* [[Spike Witwicky (G1)|Spike Witwicky]] (3)
* [[Carly (G1)|Carly]] (4)
* Hospital staff (6)
* Bed-ridden patient (7)
* Kid patient (16)
}}

==Quotes==
"'''Optimus: inferior.'''"
:-'''Soundwave''' insults the Autobot leader as he kicks him in the face.

"This... this is where they... '''fix''' the squishy ones. Is that right? You're so pathetic I can't even '''believe it!''' You bring these ants to a place to get '''repaired?'''"
:-'''Starscream''' has a sudden realization.

"What happens now... Is up to the Great Spark." 
"You mean... gods? Don't '''you''' fall into that category?" 
"Ha! Because of my size? I could say the same of you, human." 
"What, me? I'm nothing like--come on, look at me, compared to you!" 
"True. Small. But still mighty."
:-'''Optimus Prime''' and '''Sparky''' discuss the notion of humans vs Transformers.

==Notes==
===Continuity notes===
* Both Wheeljack and Jazz were revealed to be among the Autobots brought to Earth back in issue 1. Likewise, Reflector was nearly brought back online before Optimus destroyed Teletraan One in the same issue... and it seems that Starscream and Soundwave were able to finish what Teletraan started, if the end of this issue is any indication.
* Though we got a ''very'' brief look at him in cassette form in issue 2, we finally get to see Rumble's full robot mode in action this issue, equipped with cartoon-style piledrivers.
* DWJ continues to place importance on Prime's trailer: it was left behind at the quarry when Optimus left to combat the Decepticons in issue 2, so Ratchet has to tow it to the hospital in this issue.
* After a couple teases in issues 1 and 2, Optimus uses the Matrix of Leadership for the first time this issue. Ratchet's berating of Optimus later on reiterates what we already know: that the Matrix is directly connected to Optimus' lifeforce, and that using it could risk him killing himself. It's currently unclear whether the Matrix being "empty" means it can never be used again, or if further use requires an amount of Optimus' energy that makes it too risky.
* Optimus mentions some sort of God-like entity referred to as the "Great Spark". It's ''possible'' he's talking about [[Primus]], with "Great Spark" essentially being a title, but it's unclear at this point if Primus as either a concept or an actual, physical entity exists in the Energon Universe continuity or not.
* The theme of families pops up again this issue, as Cliffjumper equates his now-deceased "clan" to humans' concept of "family".
* Megatron's current status is finally revealed: he's offline somewhere in an Arctic-esque region, partially trapped in ice and missing his fusion cannon arm... because the Autobots have it and have grafted it to Optimus, replacing the one he tore off last issue. While we don't know ''how'' he got there, it's worth noting that the preview pages for ''[[Cobra Commander (comic)|Cobra Commander]]'' seem to indicate it takes place in an area with lots of snow. ''Hmm...''

===Transformers references===
* Rumble's iconic piledrivers, shared with his brother [[Frenzy (G1)|Frenzy]], first debuted in the premiere episode of the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|Generation 1 cartoon]], "[[More than Meets the Eye, Part 1]]".
* Soundwave insults Optimus with the line "'''Optimus: inferior.'''" He may not have said "Soundwave: superior," but we all know what [[The Transformers: The Movie|he's quoting]].
* Megatron being stuck offline and trapped in ice recalls the [[Megatron (Movie)|live-action movie version]], who was similarly frozen in ice before the events of the [[Transformers (film)|first live-action movie]].
* Skywarp being torn apart for materials calls to mind when the same happened to Scrapmetal in Revenge of the Fallen.

===Real-world references===
* During Jazz's attack on the Decepticons, he shouts "Two! Five! One!", which is a reference to the {{w|ii–V–I progression|2-5-1 chord progression}}, appropriately common in jazz music.
* As the Decepticons retreat from battle, Cliffjumper is drawn giving them "{{w|The finger|the finger}}."

===Storytelling notes===

===Errors===
* On page 18, Ratchet's right hand unlocking the trailer is miscolored blue as Optimus' hand instead of red. If it was Optimus opening it, then it would have been a left hand since he's missing an arm.

===Other trivia===
* This issue contains the same four-page preview for ''[[Cobra Commander (comic)|Cobra Commander]]'' [[Cobra Commander issue 1|#1]] that was printed last issue.
* At the end of the letters section, Daniel Warren Johnson officially plugs the "director's commentary" livestreams he's been doing on his YouTube channel.

===Covers===
* '''Cover A:''' Optimus, Cliffjumper, and Wheeljack stand ready for battle, by Daniel Warren Johnson and Mike Spicer.
* '''Cover B:''' Optimus leaps out of the frying pan and into the fire, by [[Jonboy Meyers]].
* '''Cover C (1:10 Copy Incentive):''' Connecting cover by [[Orlando Arocena]].
* '''Cover D (1:25 Copy Incentive):''' Soundwave fires on a group of airborne Autobots, by [[Sanford Greene]].
* '''Cover E (1:50 Copy Incentive):''' Megatron's damaged, deactivated body partially trapped in ice, by [[Andrea Milana]] and [[Annalisa Leoni]].

<gallery>
File:Transformers04A Cover.jpg|
File:Transformers 2023 4 Cover B.jpg|
File:Transformers 2023 4 Cover C.jpg|
File:Transformers 2023 4 Cover D.jpg|
File:Transformers04E Cover.jpg|
</gallery>

===Advertisements===
* The [[Cobra]] threat begins in ''Cobra Commander'' #1!

===Reprints===
* '''''Transformers Volume 1''''' ([[May 8]], [[2024]]) ISBN 1534398171 / ISBN 978-1534398177 
** Collects issues #1–6.
** Trade paperback format.

<gallery>
File:Transformers 2023 V1.jpg|'''''Volume 1''''' – cover art by [[Daniel Warren Johnson]] and [[Mike Spicer]]
</gallery>

==External links==
*

==References==
{{reflist|2}}

[[Category:Transformers (2023) issues]]

Megatron (BW)/toys

2021-04-13T06:28:15Z

Scarfanon: found this out the hard way with mine, want to spare others from having to replace theirs.

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[[File:BWMegatronSticker.jpg|thumb|275px|A smile that launched a thousand schemes.]]
The '''[[Megatron (BW)|Megatron]]''' from ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (franchise)|Beast Wars]]'' has many toys, yeeess.

==Toys==
===''Beast Wars''===
[[File:BWtoy-MegatronBasic.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|It appears to be a harmless Earth creature!]]
*'''Optimus Primal VS Megatron!''' (Basic Class 2-pack, 1996)
**''Takara ID number:'' '''VS-6'''
**''Accessories:'' Gun/tail

: The initial version of ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (toyline)|Beast Wars]]'' Megatron transforms into a green alligator. The toy is a [[retool]] of [[Iguanus (BW)#Toys|Iguanus]] with new alligator and robot heads, and no frill. The screw hole for the frill bracket remains. Both toys were released at roughly the same time.

: This toy came in a two-pack with the [[Optimus Primal (BW)/toys#Toys|bat-mode Optimus Primal]]. In [[Hasbro]] markets, this duo came with a [[Optimus Primal vs Megatron!|''Beast Wars'' mini-comic]]. The Japanese release of the two-pack, dubbed "Amazon Showdown: Convobat VS Megalligator" (アマゾンの対決, ''Amazon no taiketsu''), lacks the comic, but does come with individual character bio cards.

:Whether this toy can be considered the ''Beast Wars'' Megatron character as seen in the primary fiction is a matter of debate. Released before the beginning of the [[Beast Wars: Transformers (cartoon)|animated series]], which established Megatron as a separate entity from [[Megatron (G1)|Generation 1 Megatron]], the accompanying profiles and mini-comic imply the Beast Wars to be a direct progression of the Autobot/Decepticon war.

:This mold was additionally used to make the purple-recolored [[Megatron (G1)/toys#VSS1|Megaligator]] (indicated to be Generation 1 Megatron), and the Iguanus version was used for [[Crazybolt (BWN)#Toys|Crazybolt]]. It was also proposed for [[Albitron#Toys|Albitron]], but never saw production.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1996/Predacon/MegatronGator/megatron.htm More information on Megatron (alligator) at TFU.info]''

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[[File:Bwmegatron toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Don't call him Barney.]]
*'''Megatron''' (Ultra Class, 1996)
**''Takara ID number:'' '''D-1'''
**''Accessories:'' Two missiles, water squirter

:This Megatron transforms into a purple, green, and yellow organic ''Tyrannosaurus rex''. He has very limited articulation in [[beast mode]], located mostly in his legs and the shoulders of his beast mode arms. In addition, he has a [[Water-squirting gimmick|water squirter]] in his dinosaur mouth, which is activated when pulling back on the upper part of his head, opening his jaw, which in turn pulls back on the pump inside his tongue. His thigh-shells can also extend out from the body to fire spring-loaded, anchor-shaped projectiles.

:In [[robot mode]], he features two bat-like wing adornments on either side of his head that wrap around to become his [[mutant head]]. In addition to his water squirter (now located as his right) and his hip-mounted launchers, his left arm (made up of the dinosaur tail) contains a spring-loaded pincer gimmick that is activated by pushing and pulling on a black lever on his elbow. The water bladder for the squirting gimmick is contained inside a removable throat/tongue section, allowing for the user to fill it with water. The plug located on the top, covering the hole used to fill the bladder, and the pump inside the tongue are both highly susceptible to deteriorating due to the rubbery plastic used; crumbling to dust with age.

:The Takara release features no changes from the Hasbro version. This mold was also used to make the ''[[Beast Machines: Transformers (toyline)|Beast Machines]]'' [[Dinobot (BM)|Dinobot]] [[T-Wrecks#Beast Machines|T-Wrecks]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1996/Predacon/Megatron/megatron.htm More information on Megatron (''T. rex'') at TFU.info]''

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[[File:BW-toy VS01 Convoy Megatron.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Megatron, master of manspreading.]]
*'''Strongest Beast Showdown: Convoy VS Megatron''' (VS pack, 1997)
**''ID number:'' '''VS-1'''
**''Accessories:'' Two missiles, water squirter

:In Japan, Ultra Megatron was available both individually and in a ''very large'' "Strongest Beast Showdown" (最強ビーストの対決, ''saikyō bīsuto no taiketsu'') two-pack with Ultra "[[Optimus Primal (BW)/toys#VS1|Convoy]]".

: Both toys are identical to their individual releases.

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[[File:BWtoy takara megaligator.jpg|thumb]]
*'''Megaligator''' (1997)
**''ID number:'' '''D-6'''
**''Accessories:'' Gun/tail

:In Japan, the Basic Class gator Megatron toy was also sold as an individual toy, as well as in a VS pack with Optimus.

: The individual release is identical to the two-pack version, which is in turn identical to the Hasbro version.

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*'''Arachnid''' ([[MicroVerse]], 1997)

:A small, non-transforming micro-figure of Megatron in his alligator body came with the [[MicroVerse]] [[Arachnid]] playset.
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1997/Predacon/Arachnid/arachnid.htm More information on Arachnid (including Megatron figure) at TFU.info]''

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*'''Megatron''' (199?)
**''Accessories:'' Two missiles, water squirter

:A gold chrome redeco of Ultra Class ''Tyrannosaurus'' Megatron. It was a Japanese exclusive [[Lucky Draw figure]], and at least ten were made.

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[[File:BWtoy-MegatronTM.jpg|upright=1.98|thumb|Ducky not included. Bummer. ''(Hasbro version pictured)'']]
[[File:BWtoy-MegatronMetals.jpg|upright=1.98|thumb|I'm the one that doesn't [[Gold Plastic Syndrome|crumble in your hands]]. ''(Takara version pictured)'']]
*'''Megatron''' (Mega Class Transmetal, 1998)
**''Takara ID number:'' '''D-40'''
**''Accessories:'' Tail/whip

: The third ''Beast Wars'' Megatron toy transforms from a mechanical ''Tyrannosaurus'' to an organic robot mode. As with all Transmetal toys, he has a 'third' vehicle mode; roller skates fold out of his feet and his turbines flip open. These modifications can also be deployed in robot mode. In robot mode, his tail becomes a flexible, segmented cutlass weapon. He can either hold it or it can be stored at his side on the connector piece it was attached to when in beast mode.

:The Hasbro release of this figure was in gold, dark brown, and silver. The Hasbro release is known for being remarkably fragile — the deep brown plastic used for Megatron's waist and torso is prone to eventual breakage due to stress fractures. This has often been mistaken for a form of [[Gold Plastic Syndrome]], but is really more of a design flaw coupled with weak plastics. The Takara version, which used a different plastic, does not have this problem. The Hasbro version had three different variants all based on the shade used for the transmetal parts, some were pink, some purple and others a darker blue purple.

: The Japanese version, "Metals Megatron", is slightly different. The Japanese version uses black instead of the brown of the Hasbro version, a light gray for the beast mode hands, tail, and skates instead of the metallic silver of the Hasbro release, and the copper has a darker, more reddish tint as well.

:This mold was retooled to make ''[[Transformers: Armada (franchise)|Armada]]'' [[Predacon (Armada)#Armada|Predacon]].
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1998/Predacon/Megatron/megatron.htm More information on Transmetal Megatron at TFU.info]''

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*'''Fateful Showdown: Metals Convoy VS Metals Megatron''' (VS pack, 1999)
**''ID number:'' '''VS-40'''
**''Accessories:'' Tail/whip

: In Japan, Metals Megatron was available both individually and in a "Fateful Showdown" (宿命の対決 ''shukumei no taiketsu'') two-pack with [[Optimus Primal (BW)/toys#VS40|Metals Convoy]]. Both toys are identical to their individual releases.

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*'''Fateful Showdown: Metals Convoy VS Metals Megatron''' (VS pack, 1999)
**''ID number:'' '''VS-40'''
**''Accessories:'' Tail/whip

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[[File:GoldConvoySilverMegatron.jpg|upright=1|thumb|]]
*'''Silver Megatron''' (Mega Class Transmetal, 199?)
**''ID number:'' '''D-40'''
**''Accessories:'' Tail/whip

: A silver version of Metals Megatron was made available as a [[Lucky Draw]] figure. Five were produced for individual sale, while more were made available in a variant of the above VS pack with [[Optimus Primal (BW)/toys#Beast Wars|Gold Convoy]].<ref>[https://twitter.com/kongoriki/status/900705968043868160 Tweet by @kongoriki]</ref>
{{-}}

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[[File:BWdragonmegs toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Don't call him Puff, either.]]
*'''Megatron''' (Ultra Class Transmetal 2, 1999)
**''Takara ID number:'' '''D-47'''
**''Accessories:'' Three missiles

: The final version of ''Beast Wars'' Megatron transforms into a mostly mechanical dragon, with articulation in his legs, little dragon arms and his flexible, rubber neck with vacuum metallized overlapping plates attached on top. The neck is flexible and controlled via a small lever located at its base. This lever is installed backwards due to factory error—it can be used to lock the dragon neck in place, but must first be unscrewed and reattached correctly. The projectiles stored in his wings can be fired from a spring-loaded launcher inside his dragon's mouth. The tail is also flexible, and becomes a helmet for Megatron's already-helmeted head in robot mode.

:In robot mode, Megatron resembles a winged demon, appropriate given his characterization. His chest is dominated by a small cockpit with a control chair inside (see [[#Notes]]). Megatron's dragon neck and head replaces his left arm, with an additional missile launcher above his helmet. His spark crystal, colored purple, is located on his dragon mode's right pectoral.

:Transmetal 2 Megatron has a half-hearted "transportation" mode, which involves deploying wheels from his heels, then folding his legs up parallel with his body, so that he can roll around on the ground. This is one purpose for the the aforementioned neck-locking mechanism, so the dragon can look straight ahead as it rolls. The original commercial for the toy [[:File:TM2 Ultras Commercial.jpg|mistransforms]] this mode, making it look like Megatron scoots around on his knees.

:The Takara "Metals Dragon Megatron" version features no differences to the Hasbro release. This mold was also used to make [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 franchise)|''Robots in Disguise'']] [[Cryotek (RID)#Robots in Disguise (2001)|Cryotek]].
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1999/Predacon/Megatron/megatron.htm More information on Transmetal 2 Megatron at TFU.info]''
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===''Beast Machines''===
[[File:BMtoy-MegatronMega.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|He's a flasher! Mangle!]]
*'''Megatron''' (Mega Class, 2000)

: Part of the second wave of ''[[Beast Machines: Transformers (toyline)|Beast Machines]]'' Mega Class toys, the first ''Beast Machines'' incarnation of Megatron was based on his Transmetal 2 dragon form, but with cues from his ''Beast Machines'' design added, specifically the gilded control helmet and the wrapping cape. A compartment on his chest can be lifted to reveal a [[spark]] chamber with a Vehicon spark crystal, similar to other Beast Machines toys. Other than a robot and dragon mode, a third mode, one that wraps and closes the dragon wings around the robot, mimics the shrouded appearance seen on the television show.
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2000/Vehicon/Megatron/megatron.htm More information on Beast Machines Megatron (Mega) at TFU.info]''
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[[File:BM-toy BeastChanger.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Beast Changer''' (Deluxe Class, 2001)
**''Accessories'': Wings (left & right)

: The Beast Changer (so called due to [[Hasbro]]'s inability to secure the [[Trademark]] on "[[Noble (BM)|Savage Noble]]") transforms from wolf-creature to dragon-creature (the packaging announces a conversion from "savage beast to noble wolf," a reference to the name Hasbro wasn't able to trademark). A spring-loaded tab on the dragon's head opens his jaws. The toy's [[spark crystal]] has its own unique symbol, a merger of the ''Beast Machines'' Maximal and Vehicon logos. Its spark-action [[gimmick]] is a wind-up spinning claw attack.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2001/Maximal/BeastChanger/beastchanger.htm More information on "Beast Changer" at TFU.info]''
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*'''Megatron''' (Ultra Class, <s>2001</s>)

:Around December of 2000, the online retailer [[BigBadToyStore]] put up a list of upcoming ''Transformers'' product from Hasbro.<ref>http://web.archive.org/web/20001206140100/http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/news.asp</ref> Although the main point of interest was a ''[[Transtech]]'' assortment listing, it revealed several tail-end and unreleased ''Beast Machines: Battle for the Spark'' toys, including an Ultra Class Megatron. And that is literally all we know about it. The end.
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===''Robotmasters''===
[[File:RMtoy-Megatron.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"''Utahraptor'', maybe in an alternate timeline I'm being less of a jerk right now, but that's just rampant speculation, okay?"]]
*'''Beast Megatron''' (2004)
**''ID number:'' '''RM-02'''
**''Accessories:'' Claw/tail, missile launcher, missile

: ''[[Robotmasters (franchise)|Robotmasters]]'' Beast Megatron is a simplified version of the 1996 [[#BWultra|Ultra ''Beast Wars'' Megatron]]. Much smaller, having a very similar transformation and a sculpt resembling the television series CGI model, but a paint scheme similar to the original toy. The tail/claw weapon was now removeable, revealing a robot fist which the tail/claw weapon could clamp around. He also came with a small laser rifle.
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Destron/BeastMegatron/beastmegatron.htm More information on Beast Megatron at TFU.info]''
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*'''Beast Megatron Limited Black Version''' (2005)
**''ID number:'' '''RM-02'''
**''Accessories:'' Claw/tail, missile launcher, missile, Sacred-Cut Sword "Gazan" blade

: Available only via mail-order through ''Hyper Hobby'' magazine, the "Limited Black Version" of Beast Megatron is just that: a straight [[black repaint]] of the Beast Megatron toy. He comes with all his original accessories, appropriately redecoed, as well as a gold-chromed version of the "Sacred-Cut Sword 'Gazan'" [[Solitarium]] weapon that came with [[Air Hunter]].
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Destron/HHBeastMegatron/beastmegatron.htm More information on Beast Megatron Limited Black Version at TFU.info]''
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===''Beast Wars Returns''===
*'''Megatron''' ([[November 18]], [[2004]])
**''ID number:'' '''BR-05'''

:This release is the almost the same as the Hasbro ''Beast Machines'' Mega Class toy; one sprue of red plastic is darker, and the dragon's wing claws are reversed.

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*'''Noble Savage''' ([[April 14]], [[2005]])
**''ID number:'' '''BR-11'''
**''Accessories:'' Wings (left & right)

: A toy version of [[Noble (BM)|Savage/Noble]] and a redeco of Deluxe Class Beast Changer, he transforms from a wolf-creature to a dragon creature, with no robot mode. The difference lies in that select red plastic parts were changed to a blue color.
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Cybertron/NobleSavage/noblesavage.htm More information on Noble Savage at TFU.info]''

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[[File:BeastWarsReturnstoy-MegaheadMegatron.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|You will have to pay a lot for this, yessss...]]
*'''Megahead Megatron''' (April 14, 2005)
**''ID number:'' '''BR-12'''
**''Accessories:'' Missile

: This is a Japanese-[[exclusive]] redeco of ''Robots in Disguise'' Deluxe Class [[Megatron (RID)#Megabolt|Megabolt Megatron]] and transforms into a head-shaped spider tank, based on the [[Grand Mal]] design. A gear-wheel mechanism moves the legs up and down as the tank mode is pushed along. Pressing the [[spark crystal]] on the tank's top opens its jaw and fires a spring-loaded missile. In robot mode, this swings the entire cannon assembly up over the robot's head, along with a "battle mask".

: If one removes the toy's spider-legs in head mode, it fits into the head socket to the [[Fortress Maximus (G1)#Generation 1|Fortress Maximus]] main body. Though this is likely unintended, it is pointed out here as an extra play feature.

: This mold was also used to make [[Megabolt]].
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Vehicon/Megatron/megatron.htm More information on Megahead Megatron at TFU.info]''
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===''Timelines''===
[[File:Timelinestoy-MegatronDoFP.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|My face defies all photographic lighting!]]
*'''Darksyde Megatron''' (BotCon 2006 Convention Souvenir two-pack)
**''Accessories'': Large missile, projectile, spring-loaded shield/multi-tool arm, claw attachment, hammer attachment, [[Golden Disk (disambiguation)|Golden Disk]] key

: Representing Megatron before his crash on [[Earth]], ''[[Transformers Timelines (fiction)|Timelines]]'' Megatron is a [[retool]] and [[redeco]] of the ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (franchise)|Cybertron]]'' Ultra Class [[Cybertron Defense Team (Cybertron)|Cybertron Defense]] [[Red Alert (Armada)#CybCD|Red Alert]] toy, and transforms into a large, purple military vehicle similar to a cross between a Russian {{w|R-400 Oka|R-400 Oka mobile ballistic missile launcher}} and a {{w|BTR-90|BTR-90 armoured personnel carrier}}. The missile can be slid off from its holder, and the left side of his [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]] has a flip-up non-firing double-blaster, which can also be "used" in robot mode. Inserting the Golden Disk key (that's marked with the [[Insignia|Predacon symbol]]) into the rear of the missile pops it in half and exposes the inner spring-loaded projectile-launching "laser cannon".

: Megatron comes with a shield that can be mounted on either arm, and when a Key is inserted into the top, a cannon barrel/multi-tool arm flips out that can be equipped with several tools stored in his shins (a spring-loaded hammer-head or a gripping claw). He has two (nonfunctional) [[Mini-Con]] [[Powerlinx]] hardpoints in vehicle mode, and two ''different'' hardpoints in robot mode. The electronics that were previously present in this mold were removed for this release, and all samples of this toy have the space for the robot-mode head manually (and sometimes messily) carved open wider at the top in order to allow the new head to move freely between modes.

: Megatron was an at-show souvenir for [[BotCon 2006]], coming in a two-pack with [[Waspinator (BW)#Timelines 2|Waspinator]].

: This mold was also used to make ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe]]'' [[Countdown (G1)#Universe 2008|Countdown]].
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Predacon/BCMegatron/megatron.htm More information on Darksyde Megatron at TFU.info]''
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===''Beast Wars 10th Anniversary''===
[[File:BW 10th Megatron.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"Grape-faces don't give up, they conquer!"]]
*'''Megatron''' (Beast Wars 10th Anniversary, 2006)
**''Accessories:'' Gun/tail, missile, Jungle Planet Key, "Predacon ship" figurine

: For the 10th Anniversary of ''Beast Wars'', [[Hasbro]] created an all-new Deluxe-size tooling based mostly upon his original 1996 ''Tyrannosaurus'' form, but with technorganic detailing. When a [[Cyber Key]] is inserted into his <s>ass</s> tail, it opens up to reveal a missile launcher.

: He is also packaged with a mini-comic-sized reprinting of [[IDW Publishing]]'s ''[[Transformers, Beast Wars: The Gathering|The Gathering]]'' #1, a small figurine of the ''[[Darksyde (BW)|Darksyde]]'' (named on the packaging as "Predacon ship"), and a [[Animatron|Jungle Planet]] style Cyber Key ''without'' a [[Cyber Key Codes|Cyber Key Code]] stamped on it. On its packaging, "Predacon" is misspelled as "Preadcon", but a sticker was placed over it with the proper spelling.<ref name="predaconsticker">[http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/toys/beast-wars-10th-anniversary/megatron/963/2/8/ Sticker covering a typo on ''Beast Wars 10th Anniversary'' Megatron's packaging with correct "Predacon" spelling].</ref> The sculpts for both leader toys were intentionally designed to blend in with the Jungle Planet aesthetic, "in case" they didn't get a Beast Wars Anniversary release (according to [[Aaron Archer]]'s statements at [[BotCon 2005]]).

: This mold was [[redeco]]ed into [[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|''Cybertron'']] [[Megatron (Armada)/toys#Dinosaur|Megatron]], [[BotCon 2010]] [[Cindersaur (G1)#Timelines|Cindersaur]], and ''[[Transformers United|United]]'' [[Megatron (BW)/toys#United|Beast Megatron]].
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Predacon/Megatron/megatron.htm More information on 10th Anniversary Megatron at TFU.info]''
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*'''Optimus Primal vs. Megatron''' (Multipack, 2006)
**''Accessories:'' Two missiles, water squirter

: The same figures as the ''Beast Wars Reborn'' two-pack released in the United States as a Toys"R"Us exclusive and packaged with "[[Possession]]". (Oddly, the box art is a re-use from that of the previous 10th Anniversary new-mold deluxe, an entirely different body design.)
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Predacon/TRUMegatron/megatron.htm More information on Megatron (Toys"R"Us Exclusive) at TFU.info]''
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===''Beast Wars Reborn''===
[[File:BW Megatron BWReborn.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Is it me, or does his tail-weapon-thing have teeth?]]
*'''Convoy vs Megatron''' (2006)
**''ID number:'' '''BWR-01'''
**''Accessories:'' Two missiles, water squirter

: For the 10th Anniversary of ''Beast Wars'', [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] retooled the original 1996 Ultra-sized Megatron toy, giving him a new head sculpt and a new paint scheme based upon the appearance of the CGI model used in the ''Beast Wars'' television series.

:This figure came packaged with a version of the 1996 Ultra-sized Optimus Primal which was also retooled and redecoed in the same manner.
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===''Beast Wars Telemocha Series''===
*'''Megatron''' (Deluxe, 2007)
**''ID number:'' '''TM-02'''
**''Accessories:'' Claw/tail
[[File:BW Telemocha Megatron.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.66|"While [[Optimus Primal (BW)|you]]'ll be busy looking for your precious golden [[banana]]s and [[Maximal|flea-bitten friends]], I'll be preparing my lizard flavored surprise, ''yeeeesssss.''"]]
: A redeco of ''Robotmasters'' Megatron, with extensive paint details based upon the larger Ultra class ''Beast Wars Reborn'' reissue. He came packed with a DVD of the Japanese dub version of "[[Equal Measures]]".
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Destron/Megatron/megatron.htm More information on Telemocha Megatron at TFU.info]''
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[[File:BWTelemochaMegatron.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Running out of caption ideas for same boring things rehashed over and over!]]
*'''DX Megatron''' (Ultra, 2007)
**''ID number:'' '''TM-SP'''
**''Accessories:'' Two missiles, water squirter

:An extensive show-accurate redeco of the original Ultra-class Megatron mold, even more so than the ''Reborn'' toy—''without'' the recently remolded show-accurate head. He came with a DVD containing the Japanese dub version of the two-part episode "[[The Trigger, Part 1|The Trigger]]".
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===''United''===
[[File:Unitedtoy-BeastMegatron.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|And don't you ''dare'' call him [[Grimlock (disambiguation)|Grimlock]].]]
*'''Beast Megatron''' ([[February 25]], [[2012]])
**''ID number:'' '''UN-31'''
**''Accessories:'' Gun/tail, missile, Jungle Planet Key

:Part of the sixth wave of ''[[Transformers United|United]]'' toys, "Beast Megatron" is a dark purple redeco of the Deluxe Class ''[[Transformers: Beast Wars 10th Anniversary|Beast Wars 10th Anniversary]]'' Megatron toy, and is the first release of the mold in Japan.

:Like the 5th and 6th wave figures, Beast Megatron's package feature a sticker that said "limited quantity (数量限定)", indicating that this figure is released in limited numbers after its first and only shipment.
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===''Generations''===
====''Combiner Wars''====
[[File:BotCon2016toy-Megatron.jpg|right|thumb|upright=3|This nonsense body.]]
*'''Megatron''' (BotCon 2016 souvenir)
**''Accessories'': 2 missiles, 2 launchers

:Released as a souvenir figure for [[BotCon 2016]], ''[[Combiner Wars (toyline)|Combiner Wars]]'' Megatron is a redeco/retool of the [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 toyline)|2001 ''Robots in Disguise'']] Ultra Class [[Megatron (RID)#Toys|Megatron/Galvatron]] mold, which was based on an unused concept by [[3H Productions]]. It features a new head and paint scheme based on [[#TM2|Transmetal 2 Megatron]] from the original ''Beast Wars'' cartoon. The snout piece which folds out from under the robot mode head for the original release's bat mode was removed in order to provide clearance for the new head, effectively reducing by one the number of modes to which this release is capable of converting. Despite this, the bat mode is still represented in the (microscopically tiny) instructions. His hand mode, and presumably those of the mold's other uses, can coincidentally hold the same year's [[Rubber Ducky#Merchandise|Rubber Ducky]] souvenir.

:The robot mode chest sports a [[Dinobot (BM)|Dinobot]] [[spark crystal]] instead of a Predacon one, possibly because the Dinobot spark crystal is the only version of that tooling which remains. Additionally, the factory neglected to paint the dragon mode's eyes—while accidental, this is fitting since the last time Megatron had a red dragon body, as "Beast Changer" (see above), he was also eyeless in dragon mode. [[Fun Publications]] provided eye stickers and a spark crystal-sized Predacon symbol sticker on that year's [[Magnaboss (BW)#Generations|Magnaboss]] sticker sheet.

:This mold was also used to make ''Timelines'' [[Deathsaurus (Victory)#Timelines|Deathsaurus]].
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====''War for Cybertron: Kingdom''====
[[File:WFC-Kingdom Leader Megatron.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|[[Megatron (myth)|The alpha and omega; the beginning and the end;]] [[Identity Politics|the one who knocks...]]]]
*'''Megatron (Beast)''' (Leader Class, [[2020]])
**''Hasbro ID number'': '''WFC-K10'''
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''KD-04'''
**''TakaraTomy release date'': [[April 24]], [[2021]]

: Part of the first wave of ''[[War for Cybertron: Kingdom]]'' Leader Class toys, "Megatron (Beast)" is a 7.5-inch-tall toy that transforms from a robot mode based on Megatron's original appearance into a "realistic" ''Tyrannosaurus rex'' seemingly inspired by the ''[[Jurassic Park]]'' school of design. Though Megatron does not come with any fire blast effects, blast effects from other toys can be attached inside his dinosaur mode mouth. While he features a left hand underneath the tail weapon in robot mode, the tail weapon cannot be detached from his forearm.

:Most of the beast mode shell is cast in a rubbery PVC [[plastic]] material, likely to enhance the texture of the dinosaur mode as well as assist the part-clashing transformation. The beast mode itself is well articulated, especially with thigh pieces on a slider to ensure vertical hip-movement, as well as spring-loaded pieces around his neck to prevent the sculpt from breaking up too much while posing.

:Stock photos of his robot mode are mistransformed: the bottom of his tail is not flipped out, while the back kibble and thigh armor are not rotated correctly (though the latter does allow for improved hip movement). The TakaraTomy stock photos also show the figure with different colors, similarly to what happened with the ''[[War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Earthrise]]'' [[Allicon#Toys|Allicon]]: all the robot mode purple bits are cast in a deep burgundy plastic, while the robot face is red. Newer pics were shown a few days later, showing the correct color scheme. Official Hasbro stock photography also depicts the red face.

:It is VERY easy to break the beast mode thigh panels off this figure if you're not careful; they attach to slider joints via a small metal screw peg and the fit is not very tight, so if not moved gently, the peg will twist and can be pulled out of its housing, stripping the hole in the process.

:Megatron comes with a random Golden Disk card that "[[Source:Golden Disk destinies|reveals a possible destiny of a key character]]", with each character having three possible destiny variants.

:In January 2021, a variant of the figure was discovered featuring a different face sculpt with the same grimace as the original toy.<ref>[https://www.tfw2005.com/boards/threads/kingdom-megatron-head-variant.1207388/ "Kingdom Megatron head variant?"] at TFW2005</ref>
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===''Legends''===
[[File:Legendstoy-LG63-G2Megatron.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.67|As far as dual Megatrons go, I think we all prefer the dragon.]]
*'''G2 Megatron''' ([[2018]]-[[February 24|02-24]])
**''ID number:'' '''LG63'''
**''Accessories:'' Fusion cannon, rifle, Headmaster, [[Noble (BM)#Legends|Noble]] Partner Drone

:''[[Transformers Legends (franchise)|Legends]]'' G2 Megatron is a redeco of ''[[Titans Return (toyline)|Titans Return]]'' Voyager Class [[Megatron (G1)/toys#Titans Return|Megatron]] in ''Generation 2'' Megatron's "[[Megatron (G1)/toys#Hero|Hero]]" colors. It transforms from robot to tank to plane reminiscent of his [[Megatron (G1)/toys#Machine Wars|''Machine Wars'' counterpart]] and back. Megatron comes with a Headmaster module that becomes his head. He also comes with [[Noble (BM)#Legends|Noble]], who is redecoed from [[Fangry (G1)#Generations|Fangry]]'s drone accessory.

:Like all Voyager Class ''Titans Return'' molds, he has a pair of pop-up parts to fill in the area around his head; in this case, a pair of missile racks. This version of the mold retains the retooling that includes a pivoting assembly for better range of movement. Due to the nature of his transformation, it is possible to transform Megatron into tank mode without removing his head.

:His fusion cannon can plug into the short barrel of the tank turret or the rifle/Headmaster vehicle weapon. In an undocumented additional feature, the rifle can be inserted into the front end of the fusion cannon. The fusion cannon can be mounted on his forearm or held by any figure with 5mm hands. It also has a peg hole that an accessory such as his rifle can plug into, with extra square peg holes specifically to hold the rifle in place.

:In fiction, this toy represents a transtector body initially owned by ''Beast Wars'' Megatron before coming into [[Megatron (G1)/toys#LG63|Generation 1 Megatron]]'s possession.
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===''Masterpiece''===
[[File:Masterpiece-MP-43-Megatron-(Beast-Wars).jpg|thumb|400px|I'll just take your money ''for'' you,'' '''yesss'''...'']]
*'''Megatron (Beast Wars)''' ([[March 30]], [[2019]])
**''ID number'': '''MP-43'''
**''Accessories'': Laser effect part, smiling face, grimacing face, rifle, toothbrush, dinosaur tail/weapon, 2 dinosaur thighs/hip armor pieces, 2 shoulderpads, dinosaur belly/backplate, base adapter (beast mode) base adapter (robot mode), base adapter (robot back)
:Depicting his original pre-Transmetal organic body, ''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]'' Megatron transforms from a show accurate robot to a show accurate ''Tyrannosaurus rex'', with the latter in particular being far more detailed and show-accurate than any previous toy of the character in beast mode. He comes with extra faceplates: alongside his regular, serious face, he can also have a tooth-clenched grimacing face or a smiling face. His ''T. rex'' head features articulated eyes with show-accurate yellow irises and pupils that can be hidden by rolling them into his skull to give him fully red "inactive" eyes as his robot mode hand/arm cannon, reminiscent of the original toy. He also comes with a laser effect part that plugs into the ''T. rex'' mouth, a hunting rifle (as seen in "[[Call of the Wild]]"), and a toothbrush to recreate the scene in "[[Before the Storm]]" where he is seen brushing his ''T. rex'' head/right hand's teeth. To further recreate the scene, all his dinosaur mode [[kibble]] can be stripped off to complete Megatron's not-fighting look. Finally, he comes with stand adapter pieces to assist with multiple action poses, compatible with the stand that comes with ''Masterpiece'' [[Dinobot (BW)|Dinobot]]: it can be configured for Megatron's robot and dinosaur modes, and can also recreate the scene in "Call of the Wild" where [[Optimus Primal (BW)|Optimus Primal]] lifts him overhead each using a unique adapter. Both of Megatron's modes feature ''insane'' poseability, and the figure is kept stable via die-cast parts in the feet; despite this, the hip swivel joint in robot mode is quite loose and it's quite easy to knock him around. Additionally, he is the largest ''Beast Wars Masterpiece'' figure.

:Megatron comes with a voice gimmick with newly recorded lines by [[Shigeru Chiba]], activated by pressing the ''T. rex'' forehead. He features three sets of sound clips: one for beast mode, one for robot mode, and one consisting of laser blast sounds, which can be cycled through by holding down the ''T. rex'' forehead button. Some of the clips feature guest appearances by [[Predacon computer#Japanese Generation 1 cartoon continuity|NAVI-ko]], [[Blackarachnia (BW)|Blackarachnia]], and even a snippet of "[[War War! Stop It]]".<ref>[https://youtu.be/ikp7kRH30lI Video showcasing] the hidden voice clips.</ref>

:With a MSRP of 35,000 yen (approximately 315 USD), this figure had the highest initial price of any mass retail Hasbro or Takara ''Transformers'' toy (as opposed to convention exclusives, contest prizes, statues, etc.) until [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#35th|MP-44 Convoy]]. Originally scheduled for release on January 26, 2019, Megatron was delayed to March 30. The toy was exported to Asian and English-speaking markets by Hasbro, with an additional slipcover over the box and a small battery installation/safety sheet in English.

:For a toy this expensive, that transforms largely by stacking piles of folded-up beast bits on top of each other, owners should take significant care in watching out for stress marks in the plastic, especially the crotch section. The Japanese instructions take the unusual step of warning buyers of the best ways to handle the shoulder and waist movements to avoid breakage. Furthermore, said beast bits aren't guaranteed to hold tight together in beast mode, and must be aligned ''perfectly'' to avoid gaps; some of this can be remedied by removing Megatron's right shoulder pad, which would otherwise be completely hidden in beast mode and frees up more space for the skin panels to lock together. There have also been reports of loose waist joints.

:In Hasbro Asia markets, Megatron would have come with a [[collector coin]] mounted in a card modeled after his distinctive chest design. The coin appears to have been canceled, presumably due to the fact that, like [[Shadow Panther#Masterpiece|Shadow Panther]], both the coin and the fold-out interior of the card it's mounted on depict the Maximal sigil rather than the Predacon one.<ref name="cardcoin">[https://www.tfw2005.com/boards/threads/the-masterpiece-cards-coins-thread.819496/page-33#post-16806712 TFW2005.com - The Masterpiece Cards & Coins Thread]</ref> The existence of this coin was discovered when some of them found their way onto the secondary market.

:Need a [[Rubber Ducky]] to [[scale]] with it? Go for [[Quackles]].
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===''Vintage Beast Wars''===
*'''Megatron''' ([[2021]])
**''Accessories'': Two missiles, water squirter
:In celebration of the 25th anniversary of ''Beast Wars'', the original 1996 Ultra Class Megatron was reissued under the ''[[Vintage Beast Wars]]'' lineup. Megatron features all the same accessories and functionality as the original toy but differs slightly in deco, having a more vibrant and saturated purple shade to the beast mode shells, and a lack of silver paint on his robot head.

:Much like ''[[Vintage G1]]'', Megatron is packaged in a box styled after the original ''Beast Wars'' toy packaging, [[package art]] and all. Also similar to ''Vintage G1'', the time disparity since the original release has the toy reasonably set at double the price of the toy's 1996 release and is exclusive to [[Walmart]] in the United States.
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==Merchandise==
===''Beast Wars Transformers Mutating Card Game''===
[[File:Megatronmutatingcard.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|Bright colors are for the weak.]]
*'''Beast Wars Transformers Mutating Card Game''' (1997)
:Megatron was one of the 24 beast warriors to receive a battle card representation for the ''Beast Wars'' [[Beast Wars Transformers Mutating Card Game|card game]].
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===Kabaya===
*'''Megatron''' (candy toy kit, 1997)

: A tiny plastic Megatron figurine molded onto an irregularly-shaped stand was released by Kabaya. Labeled toy 2 of 6, the other characters in his wave were Dinobot, Cheetor, Rattrap, Optimus Primal, and Rhinox. As always, terrible candy is included.

===''Metal Monument''===
*'''Metal Monument Megatron''' (TAKARA, 1999)

: As the name suggests, the product is a [[die-cast]] statue of Megatron. The head is convertible/removable in order to change the normal one with the battle mask/mutant head. The [[box art]] and the design of the product are both done by [[Hirofumi Ichikawa]].

===McDonald's===
[[File:BMtoy-MegatronMcD.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Looks good enough to drink.]]
*'''Megatron''' (McDonald's Happy Meal, 2000)
**''McNumber'': '''3'''

: Transforms from cloaked robot mode to a very weak dragon mode. Much of the toy is made of translucent plastic, and he uses light piping to light up the spark crystal on his dragon mode's tummy. He doesn't do it very well, though—you sorta have to hold him up sideways to the light and hope it's working.
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2000/Vehicon/McMegatron/megatron.htm More information on Beast Machines Megatron (Mcdonald's) at TFU.info]''
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===Red Rooster===
*'''Megatron''' (Little Red Rooster Meal, 2001)

: The McDonald's Happy Meal Megatron was also released in Australia through the Red Rooster restaurant chain. Like the other three toys, it came in four color schemes. He was also retooled to remove the light piping on the original. Strangely enough, the toy was labeled as "Nightscream" on the plastic baggy it came in.
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===''Titanium Series''===
[[File:Titanium RM BWMegatron.jpg|upright=0.85|thumb|I have two heads: My robot mode one, and my dino, who looks really hungry.]]
*'''Beast Wars Megatron''' (3" Robot Master, 2006)
**''Accessories'': Stand

: For the ''Titanium Series'', the initial 3" Megatron toy was based off his 1996 Ultra version. He's kind of squat.

:The toy features five points of articulation, including shoulders and head articulation. His dino-arm even features a 'wrist' and an articulated jaw. Despite his waist being a connection point it does not swivel.

:Megatron features an enormous amount of paint for such a small toy, including cute little red eyes, and paint washes on most of his dinosaur features.
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Predacon/TITMegatron/megatron.htm More information on Titanium Series Megatron at TFU.info]''
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===''3D Battle-Card Game''===
[[File:Megatron Predacon Battle Card.jpg|80px|thumb|"I dare you not to make fun of me."]]
*'''Predacon Megatron''' (2007)

: A 52-point "rare" character in the [[3D Battle-Card Game]]'s "Energon Wars" expansion, Megatron "transforms" into a purple approximation of a ''T. rex''. He uses the same parts layout as [[Grimlock (G1)/toys|Grimlock]] and [[Cruellock]], although his robot mode is assembled differently. Megatron is nominally the leader of the Decepticons in the set.
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===''Robot Heroes''===
*'''Rattrap vs. Megatron''' (2008)

[[File:Robotheroesmegatronrattrap.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Such a cute megalomaniac.]]
:Part of the "Beast Wars Series," Megatron comes packaged with [[Rattrap (BW)|Rattrap]]. He has the standard shoulders-and-neck articulation.
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Predacon/Megatron/megatron.htm More information on Robot Heroes Megatron at TFU.info]''
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*'''Silverbolt vs. Megatron''' (2008)

[[File:Robotheroessilverboltmegatron.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|He has the Golden Disk, he has the power to change the future, and the only obstacle in the way of his path to unimaginable glory... is being two inches tall.]]
:Part of the "Beast Wars Series," Megatron (based on his Transmetal form) comes packaged with [[Silverbolt (BW)|Silverbolt]]. Megatron holds the [[Golden Disk (Voyager)|Golden Disk]] in a special tail attachment seen in the episode "[[Code of Hero]]". He has the standard shoulders-and-neck articulation.
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Predacon/RHMegatron/megatron.htm More information on Robot Heroes Transmetal Megatron at TFU.info]''
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===Jollibee===
[[File:JollibeeBMMegatron.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Don't you get it? You see the hat!? I am ''Mrs. '''Nesbitt'''''!]]
*'''Megatron''' (Jollibee Kids Meal, [[2009]])
**''Accessories:'' Con Pencil Point Vise, wing unit

: Inexplicably released ''nine years later'', Megatron is a greatly simplified version of his ''Beast Machines'' Mega toy. He includes a stand sculpted with the franchise logo which has room to hold a pencil.
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===''Tiny Titans''===
*'''Beast Wars Megatron''' (Tiny Titans, 2015)
**''Series'': '''3'''
**''Number'': '''8/12'''

: Part of the third assortment of ''[[Tiny Titans]]'' [[blindpacking|blindpacks]], this version of Megatron is a very small, soft-plastic figure of him in robot mode.

: He includes a collectible card that renders him in the [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 franchise)|2015 ''Robots in Disguise'']] styling. The card includes a scan-badge for the [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (mobile game)|''Robots in Disguise'' mobile game]], which unlocks a random amount of Energon "currency" and a randomized bonus power-up item.
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==Notes==
[[File:BWRConcept35.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|Transmetal 2 Megatron's control art. Look! Spark figure! Painful amounts of detail!]]

[[File:OTFCC05-Megatronunused.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|Everyone wished this happened. And it has!]]
* Early in ''Beast Wars'' development, Hasbro conceived sea turtle toys of Megatron (using a mold concept similar to [[Snapper#Toys|Snapper]]) to go with "[[Optimus Primal (BW)/toys#Notes|Optimus Prime]]" as a [[Manta Ray (BW)#Toys|manta]]. While the turtle Megatron toy never happened, a parallel dragonfly toy of Megatron ultimately became the [[McDonald's]] toy [[Beetle#Toys|Beetle]]. Had IDW's ''[[Transformers: Beast Wars Sourcebook|Beast Wars Sourcebook]]'' not solidified Beetle as a separate individual, the toy could possibly have gone on this page.
* Primal's gorilla mode paired against [[Megatron (BW)|Megatron]]'s ''Tyrannosaurus rex'' mode was inspired by the showdown in ''{{w|King Kong}}''.
* The concept art for the original Ultra class figure is largely the same, except the left arm houses an open three clawed hand. This idea would be revisited for ''10th Anniversary'' Megatron.
* Hasbro originally intended Inferno to be the new body for Megatron. According to [http://groups.google.com/group/alt.toys.transformers/browse_thread/thread/b334d45514e26ab4/bc8e54e9165e0823?hl=en&lnk=st&q=bob+forward+interview+inferno+megatron&rnum=1#bc8e54e9165e0823 a 1997 interview conducted by fan HooksX], Bob Forward stated: "For a while there Hasbro was planning to make the Inferno toy the new Megatron. We were going to kill Megatron and bring him back as Inferno."
* Originally, Transmetal 2 Megatron, along with [[Optimus Primal (BW)/toys|Optimal Optimus]] and [[Tigerhawk]], was to have a small driver-like figure sitting on control chair located in the cockpit on his body. These drivers were meant to represent their sparks. [[Hasbro]] later realized that kids could confuse these spark representations as pilots controlling the robots, so they were abandoned, but the cockpits remain. The spark pilot was eventually used in the Japanese release of [[Cryotek (RID)|Cryotek]].
* A retool of [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 toyline)|2001 ''Robots in Disguise'']] [[Megatron (RID)#Toys|Megatron]] as a post-''Beast Machines'' Megatron was proposed by [[3H Productions|3H]] for OTFCC 2005, but this idea went unused when 3H forfeited the license to [[Fun Publications]]. It would have had a [[Rubber Ducky]] accessory. Fun Publications revived the concept (sans duck) as a pre-''Beast Wars'' Megatron for [[BotCon 2016]].
* Per Hasbro's modern practice of "pretooling" heads for possible figures, ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)#FOC|Generations: Fall of Cybertron]]'' Voyager Class [[Grimlock (WFC)#Toys|Grimlock]] was designed with an alternate head as Transmetal Megatron. A prototype sporting the alternate head sculpt surfaced in early 2013.<ref name="genbwmegs1">[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/generations-classics-44/generations-beast-wars-megatron-fall-of-cybertron-grimlock-remold-176869/ "Generations Beast Wars Megatron - Fall of Cybertron Grimlock Remold"] at TFW2005</ref><ref name="genbwmegs2">[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/generations-classics-44/generations-30th-anniversary-beast-wars-megatron-new-images-177248/ "Generations 30th Anniversary Beast Wars Megatron New Images"] at TFW2005</ref>

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