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	===''Studio Series''===		===''Studio Series''===
	[[File:StudioSeries-13-MV2-Voyager-Megatron.jpg\|upright=1.66\|thumb\|]]		[[File:StudioSeries-13-MV2-Voyager-Megatron.jpg\|upright=1.66\|thumb\|Livin' like Larry!]]
	*'''Megatron''' (Voyager Class, 2018)		*'''Megatron''' (Voyager Class, 2018)

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	**''Accessories'': Right arm/Fusion Cannon, Long/short fusion cannon tip, base		**''Accessories'': Right arm/Fusion Cannon, Long/short fusion cannon tip, base

	:One of the very first releases of the Transformers ''Museum Masterline Series'', [[Prime 1 Studio]] produced a massive ~~(60cm tall, 80cm if he was attached on the base)~~ non-transforming polystone sculpture of Megatron with an interchangeable right arm and death-lock pincer, ~~as well as glowing red LEDs for the eyes~~.		:One of the very first releases of the Transformers ''Museum Masterline Series'', [[Prime 1 Studio]] produced a massive non-transforming polystone sculpture of Megatron with an interchangeable right arm and death-lock pincer. The pincer itself has two interchangeable blades, one short and one long.

	==Notes==		==Notes==

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	[[Image:ROTF Megatron final concept sword.jpg\|thumb\|right\|250px\|~~A weapon that is both a cannon ''and'' a sword? The compensation jokes practically write themselves.~~]]		[[Image:ROTF Megatron final concept sword.jpg\|thumb\|right\|250px\|Remember to hit R1 as soon as the gunblade touches the enemy!]]
	[[Megatron (Movie)\|Megatron]] prefers to get up close and personal when he encounters a target. Often, he will use his '''death-lock pincer''' to attack an opponent. Wielding a crushing force range of 576 psi, it also possesses a telescoping blade that has a burn rate of three kilowatts.<ref>[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen: The Movie Universe]]</ref>		[[Megatron (Movie)\|Megatron]] prefers to get up close and personal when he encounters a target. Often, he will use his '''death-lock pincer''' to attack an opponent. Wielding a crushing force range of 576 psi, it also possesses a telescoping blade that has a burn rate of three kilowatts.<ref>[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen: The Movie Universe]]</ref>

Saix at 19:16, 27 June 2025

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	==Fiction==		==Fiction==
	===''Revenge of the Fallen'' film===		===''Revenge of the Fallen'' film===
			[[Image:ROTF Megatron sword break.jpg\|thumb\|250px\|left\|Damn...Prime ain't fooling around.]]

	After his resurrection by the [[Scalpel (ROTF)\|Doctor]] and the [[Constructicon (ROTF)\|Constructicons]], Megatron gained a new form and, as a result, new weapons, one of which was his death-lock pincer. During his battle with [[Optimus Prime (Movie)\|Optimus Prime]] over [[Sam Witwicky]], Megatron extended the death-lock pincer for his battle with the last [[Prime (rank)\|Prime]], but Optimus countered by unsheathing his own [[Dual Energon Swords\|Energon Sword]] and laid the smack down on the [[Lord High Protector]]'s candy ass! When [[Starscream (Movie)\|Starscream]] and [[Grindor (ROTF)\|Grindor]] arrived, Megatron sheathed the blade, but popped it back out while talking about whether or not Sam was worth the future of the [[Transformer\|Cybertronian race]], making the fleshling a little panicky. However, when Optimus turned his back after killing Grindor, Megatron impaled Optimus from behind with the blade on the pincer. Just to make sure the job was done, Megatron promptly fired a blast from his fusion cannon, extinguishing Optimus Prime's [[spark]].		After his resurrection by the [[Scalpel (ROTF)\|Doctor]] and the [[Constructicon (ROTF)\|Constructicons]], Megatron gained a new form and, as a result, new weapons, one of which was his death-lock pincer. During his battle with [[Optimus Prime (Movie)\|Optimus Prime]] over [[Sam Witwicky]], Megatron extended the death-lock pincer for his battle with the last [[Prime (rank)\|Prime]], but Optimus countered by unsheathing his own [[Dual Energon Swords\|Energon Sword]] and laid the smack down on the [[Lord High Protector]]'s candy ass! When [[Starscream (Movie)\|Starscream]] and [[Grindor (ROTF)\|Grindor]] arrived, Megatron sheathed the blade, but popped it back out while talking about whether or not Sam was worth the future of the [[Transformer\|Cybertronian race]], making the fleshling a little panicky. However, when Optimus turned his back after killing Grindor, Megatron impaled Optimus from behind with the blade on the pincer. Just to make sure the job was done, Megatron promptly fired a blast from his fusion cannon, extinguishing Optimus Prime's [[spark]].

	~~[[Image:ROTF Megatron sword break.jpg\|thumb\|250px\|Damn...Prime ain't fooling around.]]~~
	Later, after he was revived and received parts from [[Jetfire (Movie)\|Jetfire]], Optimus attempted to kill [[The Fallen]] and avenge [[Dynasty of Primes\|his lineage]]. Megatron came to his master's aid by attacking Optimus, slashing at him with his death-lock pincher. However, Optimus countered by breaking the blade in half ''with his bare hands''! To top that off, he then forced Megatron to eat a blast from his own fusion cannon in the face, then sliced off the arm. {{storylink\|Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (film)\|Revenge of the Fallen}}		Later, after he was revived and received parts from [[Jetfire (Movie)\|Jetfire]], Optimus attempted to kill [[The Fallen]] and avenge [[Dynasty of Primes\|his lineage]]. Megatron came to his master's aid by attacking Optimus, slashing at him with his death-lock pincher. However, Optimus countered by breaking the blade in half ''with his bare hands''! To top that off, he then forced Megatron to eat a blast from his own fusion cannon in the face, then sliced off the arm. {{storylink\|Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (film)\|Revenge of the Fallen}}
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	:This mold was rereleased in 2017 with a more screen-accurate color scheme as part of TakaraTomy's ''[[Transformers Movie The Best]]'' toyline.		:This mold was rereleased in 2017 with a more screen-accurate color scheme as part of TakaraTomy's ''[[Transformers Movie The Best]]'' toyline.
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	====Leader Class====		====Leader Class====
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	:This mold was unchanged for all future redecos.		:This mold was unchanged for all future redecos.
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	:A much simpler version of Megatron, this figure's right arm has a spring-launched missile fired via a switch on the side, as well a soft plastic blade that can be folded out. Twisting the sword right arm produces a chopping action.		:A much simpler version of Megatron, this figure's right arm has a spring-launched missile fired via a switch on the side, as well a soft plastic blade that can be folded out. Twisting the sword right arm produces a chopping action.
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	===''Studio Series''===		===''Studio Series''===
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	:''[[Studio Series]]'' Megatron features a flip-out sword for his death-lock pincer with an articulated thumb sticking out of the side to make up for his lack of a right hand. It was reused for the "Battle Damaged" redeco/retool later that year.		:''[[Studio Series]]'' Megatron features a flip-out sword for his death-lock pincer with an articulated thumb sticking out of the side to make up for his lack of a right hand. It was reused for the "Battle Damaged" redeco/retool later that year.
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	:''[[Wacky Wobblers]]'' Megatron is a {{w\|bobblehead}} doll which features details more accurate than any of his mainline toys, especially in the head and feet. However, his right hand, with the "lobster claw" weapon extended, is in an impossible position (compare his right arm with that of the Voyager class toy). Unlike most ''Wacky Wobblers'' bobbleheads, his arms are posable.		:''[[Wacky Wobblers]]'' Megatron is a {{w\|bobblehead}} doll which features details more accurate than any of his mainline toys, especially in the head and feet. However, his right hand, with the "lobster claw" weapon extended, is in an impossible position (compare his right arm with that of the Voyager class toy). Unlike most ''Wacky Wobblers'' bobbleheads, his arms are posable.
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	:The [[Power Bots]] version of Megatron is a large, sturdy action figure for younger children with a ''huge'' version of his death-lock pincer. Pressing the various Decepticon symbol buttons activates battle phrases, sound effects and light-up eyes.		:The [[Power Bots]] version of Megatron is a large, sturdy action figure for younger children with a ''huge'' version of his death-lock pincer. Pressing the various Decepticon symbol buttons activates battle phrases, sound effects and light-up eyes.
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	:This non-transformable Megatron action figure was ''supposed'' to be very movie-accurate, but is actually a combination of the bulkier, earlier design used for his Leader class toy and the more slender final design used for the Voyager class toy. Although his arms are normal-sized and the right arm has the "lobster claw" seen in the final design, Megatron appears hunchbacked due to the fact that he has no neck (though not to the same extent as the Leader class toy).		:This non-transformable Megatron action figure was ''supposed'' to be very movie-accurate, but is actually a combination of the bulkier, earlier design used for his Leader class toy and the more slender final design used for the Voyager class toy. Although his arms are normal-sized and the right arm has the "lobster claw" seen in the final design, Megatron appears hunchbacked due to the fact that he has no neck (though not to the same extent as the Leader class toy).
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	:Part of the 2010 [[McDonald's]] Revenge of the Fallen promotion, Megatron does not transform but has a death-lock pincer that fires a projectile instead.		:Part of the 2010 [[McDonald's]] Revenge of the Fallen promotion, Megatron does not transform but has a death-lock pincer that fires a projectile instead.
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	===''Robot Heroes''===		===''Robot Heroes''===
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	*'''Chromia vs Megatron''' (2009)		*'''Chromia vs Megatron''' (2009)
	:Part of the third wave of ''Revenge of the Fallen''-themed ''Robot Heroes'', this figurine of Megatron depicts him in mid-transformation between robot and tank modes, which is based on an unused concept art. He has the same fusion cannon from the earlier release with Skids and has articulation at the neck, shoulders, and waist.		:Part of the third wave of ''Revenge of the Fallen''-themed ''Robot Heroes'', this figurine of Megatron depicts him in mid-transformation between robot and tank modes, which is based on an unused concept art. He has the same fusion cannon from the earlier release with Skids and has articulation at the neck, shoulders, and waist.
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	:One of the very first releases of the Transformers ''Museum Masterline Series'', [[Prime 1 Studio]] produced a massive (60cm tall, 80cm if he was attached on the base) non-transforming polystone sculpture of Megatron with an interchangeable right arm and death-lock pincer, as well as glowing red LEDs for the eyes.		:One of the very first releases of the Transformers ''Museum Masterline Series'', [[Prime 1 Studio]] produced a massive (60cm tall, 80cm if he was attached on the base) non-transforming polystone sculpture of Megatron with an interchangeable right arm and death-lock pincer, as well as glowing red LEDs for the eyes.

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Kalb157: /* Prime 1 Studios */

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	===Prime 1 Studios===		===Prime 1 Studios===
	[[File:TF-ROTF-P1S-Museum-Masterline-Megatron-Pincer.jpeg\|upright=1.25\|thumb]]		[[File:TF-ROTF-P1S-Museum-Masterline-Megatron-Pincer.jpeg\|upright=1.25\|thumb\|To the depths!]]
	*'''Megatron''' (May 2014)		*'''Megatron''' (May 2014)
	**''ID number:'' '''MMTFM-01'''		**''ID number:'' '''MMTFM-01'''

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	===Prime 1 Studios===		===Prime 1 Studios===
	[[File:TF-ROTF-P1S-Museum-Masterline-~~MMTFM~~-~~01-Megatron~~.jpeg\|upright=1.25\|thumb]]		[[File:TF-ROTF-P1S-Museum-Masterline-Megatron-Pincer.jpeg\|upright=1.25\|thumb]]
	*'''Megatron''' (May 2014)		*'''Megatron''' (May 2014)
	**''ID number:'' '''MMTFM-01'''		**''ID number:'' '''MMTFM-01'''

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Museum Masterline Series

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	===~~=Museum Masterline Series=~~===		===Prime 1 Studios===
	[[File:TF-ROTF-P1S-Museum-Masterline-MMTFM-01-Megatron.jpeg\|upright=1.25\|thumb]]		[[File:TF-ROTF-P1S-Museum-Masterline-MMTFM-01-Megatron.jpeg\|upright=1.25\|thumb]]
	*'''Megatron''' (May 2014)		*'''Megatron''' (May 2014)

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Merchandise

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	==Merchandise==		==Merchandise==
			===''Revenge of the Fallen''===
	====Transformers Wacky Wobblers====		====Transformers Wacky Wobblers====
	[[File:WackyWobblers ROTFMegatron.jpg\|thumb\|upright=0.85\|]]		[[File:WackyWobblers ROTFMegatron.jpg\|thumb\|upright=0.85\|]]
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	===Robot Heroes===		===''Robot Heroes''===
	*'''Autobot Skids and Megatron''' (2009)		*'''Autobot Skids and Megatron''' (2009)
	[[File:RobotHeroes SkidsMegatron.jpg\|upright=1.66\|thumb\|]]		[[File:RobotHeroes SkidsMegatron.jpg\|upright=1.66\|thumb\|]]

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	==Toys==		==Toys==
	===''Revenge of the Fallen''===		===''Revenge of the Fallen''===
	[[File:ROTF Voyager Megatron ~~toy~~.jpg\|thumb\|upright=1.66\|"Do you fear death?"]]		[[File:ROTF-Voyager-Megatron.jpg\|thumb\|upright=1.66\|"Do you fear death?"]]
	====Voyager Class====		====Voyager Class====
	*'''Megatron''' (Voyager Class, 2009)		*'''Megatron''' (Voyager Class, 2009)

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	* Megatron is seen with a Death-lock pincer in ''[[Transformers: The Ride – 3D]]'', though with his ''Dark of the Moon'' appearance.		* Megatron is seen with a Death-lock pincer in ''[[Transformers: The Ride – 3D]]'', though with his ''Dark of the Moon'' appearance.
	* Despite the weapon(s) having been destroyed by Optimus, Megatron uses his death-lock pincer in the ''Dark of the Moon'' video game, sword blade and all. Granted, he needed help just to transform his arm in his weakened state, but still. This is perhaps the biggest continuity error (directly seen at least) in the game.		* Despite the weapon(s) having been destroyed by Optimus, Megatron uses his death-lock pincer in the ''Dark of the Moon'' video game, sword blade and all. Granted, he needed help just to transform his arm in his weakened state, but still. This is perhaps the biggest continuity error (directly seen at least) in the game.
	* ~~In a twist of irony~~, [[Bumblebee (Movie)\|Bumblebee]] of all 'bots is seen with the pincer in ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)\| Age of Extinction]]'', which is included with his Movie the Best [[Bumblebee_(Movie)/toys#Movie_The_Best\|Arm Gun Bumblebee]] figure.		* Curiously, [[Bumblebee (Movie)\|Bumblebee]] of all 'bots is seen with the pincer in ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (film)\| Age of Extinction]]'', which is included with his Movie the Best [[Bumblebee_(Movie)/toys#Movie_The_Best\|Arm Gun Bumblebee]] figure.

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