Megatron (Movie)/toys - Revision history

MCRG: /* Leader Class toys */ Noting the specific concept art referenced by the ROTF Leader.

2026-05-06T22:13:26Z

Leader Class toys: Noting the specific concept art referenced by the ROTF Leader.

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	**''Accessories:'' Missile		**''Accessories:'' Missile

	:The first and largest ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Megatron toy is based on an earlier design for Megatron that differs ~~slightly~~ from the final CG model. This design is more bulky and hunchbacked than the final ~~design~~, has a right arm with a shoulder pad that doubles as a bladed shield, and also ~~has~~ a very short and ~~wimpy~~ left arm. Like the Voyager Class toy, he also features feet that do not look like the CGI model, which has large two-toed feet formed by the tank treads rather than flat, clawed feet that resemble those of the first movie's design. Leaving the feet retracted creates a more movie-accurate appearance when the legs are viewed from the front (when viewed from the side, Megatron's legs look like stubs).		:The first and largest ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Megatron toy is based on an earlier design<ref>[https://conceptartworld.com/news/transformers-2-concept-art-by-josh-nizzi/ Early ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Megatron concept art by Josh Nizzi.]</ref> for Megatron that differs from the final CG model. This design is more bulky and hunchbacked than the final, has a right arm with a shoulder pad that doubles as a bladed shield rather than a claw (likely a misinterpretation of the claw due to the angle of the specific concept art), and also a very short and skeletal left arm. Like the Voyager Class toy, he also features feet that do not look like the CGI model, which has large two-toed feet formed by the tank treads rather than flat, clawed feet that resemble those of the first movie's design. Leaving the feet retracted creates a more movie-accurate appearance when the legs are viewed from the front (when viewed from the side, Megatron's legs look like stubs).

	:The figure transforms into a Cybertronian tank, though it lacks the wings seen in the film and is also less streamlined. In robot mode, Megatron's entire lower right arm is a spring-loaded missile launcher and the tank turret's armour/shroud can be mechanically repositioned to partially cover the cannon, with flip-out sword blade, as seen in the early concept design. Due to the amount of [[gimmick]]ry involved, the right arm has no elbow.		:The figure transforms into a Cybertronian tank, though it lacks the wings seen in the film and is also less streamlined. In robot mode, Megatron's entire lower right arm is a spring-loaded missile launcher and the tank turret's armour/shroud can be mechanically repositioned to partially cover the cannon, with flip-out sword blade, as seen in the early concept design. Due to the amount of [[gimmick]]ry involved, the right arm has no elbow.

MCRG: /* Voyager Class toys */

2026-05-06T22:02:06Z

Voyager Class toys

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	:This [[Toys"R"Us]]-exclusive three pack includes a redeco of Megatron's Voyager-Class toy from the first movie in a scheme basically identical to the first movie's Voyager "Premium Series" version (but with much fewer paint details), as well as the Voyager-Class [[The Fallen#GatheringNemesis\|The Fallen]] and a redeco of Deluxe-Class [[Soundwave (ROTF)/toys#GatheringNemesis\|Soundwave]]. The back of the box and samples shown before release portrayed this Megatron as using the unrevised original head design from the first film, but the final version has the same head as past Voyager-Class Megatrons. This figure suffers from misassembled knees compared to other versions of the mold; the pinned knee joints have been flipped front to back, so the ratchets ~~does~~ not catch.		:This [[Toys"R"Us]]-exclusive three pack includes a redeco of Megatron's Voyager-Class toy from the first movie in a scheme basically identical to the first movie's Voyager "Premium Series" version (but with much fewer paint details), as well as the Voyager-Class [[The Fallen#GatheringNemesis\|The Fallen]] and a redeco of Deluxe-Class [[Soundwave (ROTF)/toys#GatheringNemesis\|Soundwave]]. The back of the box and samples shown before release portrayed this Megatron as using the unrevised original head design from the first film, but the final version has the same head as past Voyager-Class Megatrons. This figure suffers from misassembled knees compared to other versions of the mold; the pinned knee joints have been flipped front to back, so the ratchets do not catch.

	::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Decepticon/TRUMegatron/megatron.htm More information on "Gathering at the Nemesis" Megatron at TFU.info]''		::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Decepticon/TRUMegatron/megatron.htm More information on "Gathering at the Nemesis" Megatron at TFU.info]''

Autoboty: /* Voyager Class toys */

2026-04-27T09:51:56Z

Voyager Class toys

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	:Megatron was also sold in Universal theme parks in new packaging based on the ride, advertised as a Universal Studios Exclusive, but has no visible changes from his original widespread release.		:Megatron was also sold in Universal theme parks in new packaging based on the ride, advertised as a Universal Studios Exclusive, but has no visible changes from his original widespread release.

	:The gun from the ''Age of Extinction'' [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Voyager Class toys 5\|Evasion Mode Optimus Prime toy]], released three years later, is intended to be reverse-compatible with this figure-not only is it sculpted to resemble the shotgun Megatron used twice in the movie, a tab on the handle (not the post that was supposed to be the handle for ''Age of Extinction'' Optimus) allows him to wield it properly by slotting onto a slot on his hand. It even has 5mm posts on its side so that it can mount in movie-accurate fashion on his back!		:The gun from the ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (toyline)\| Age of Extinction]]'' [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Voyager Class toys 5\|Evasion Mode Optimus Prime toy]], released three years later, is intended to be reverse-compatible with this figure – not only is it sculpted to resemble the shotgun Megatron used twice in the movie, a tab on the handle (not the post that was supposed to be the handle for ''Age of Extinction'' Optimus) allows him to wield it properly by slotting onto a slot on his hand. It even has 5mm posts on its side so that it can mount in movie-accurate fashion on his back!

	::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Decepticon/Megatron/megatron.htm More information on ''Dark of the Moon'' Voyager Megatron at TFU.info]''		::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Decepticon/Megatron/megatron.htm More information on ''Dark of the Moon'' Voyager Megatron at TFU.info]''
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	:This gold vacuum metallized version of Voyager Class Dark of the Moon Megatron is a prize in TakaraTomy's MechTech campaign. To qualify for winning this toy, one needed to enter the second batch of the campaign (12 August to 31 October). This toy is limited to 10 pieces.		:This gold vacuum metallized version of Voyager Class Dark of the Moon Megatron is a prize in TakaraTomy's MechTech campaign. To qualify for winning this toy, one needed to enter the second batch of the campaign (12 August to 31 October). This toy is limited to 10 pieces.

	:In 2014, Tritanium Megatron is one of the prize figures that is re-issued (probably remaining stock) again for the ''Transformers Celebration 2014'' event held at Ikebukuro Sunshine City store's Toys"R"Us.		:In 2014, Tritanium Megatron was one of the prize figures that was re-issued (probably remaining stock) again for the ''Transformers Celebration 2014'' event held at Ikebukuro Sunshine City store's Toys"R"Us.

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Autoboty: /* Voyager Class toys */

2026-04-27T09:49:59Z

Voyager Class toys

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	*'''Megatron''' (MechTech Voyager, 2011)		*'''Megatron''' (MechTech Voyager, 2011)
	**''Japanese ID number:'' '''DD01'''		**''Japanese ID number:'' '''DD01'''
	**''Accessories:'' MechTech Blaster/[[Fusion Cannon]], tarp/cape		**''Accessories:'' MechTech Blaster/[[Fusion cannon\|Fusion Cannon]], tarp/cape
	{{toydesigner\|[[Tomoya Miyake]] (TakaraTomy)}}		{{toydesigner\|[[Tomoya Miyake]] (TakaraTomy)}}

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	:Megatron was also sold in Universal theme parks in new packaging based on the ride, advertised as a Universal Studios Exclusive, but has no visible changes from his original widespread release.		:Megatron was also sold in Universal theme parks in new packaging based on the ride, advertised as a Universal Studios Exclusive, but has no visible changes from his original widespread release.

	:The gun from the Evasion Mode Optimus Prime toy, released ~~several~~ years ~~after~~, is intended to be compatible with this figure-not only is it sculpted to resemble the shotgun ~~Megs~~ used (twice) in the movie, a tab on the handle (not the post that was supposed to be the handle for ''Age of Extinction'' Optimus) allows him to wield it properly by slotting onto a slot on his hand. It even has 5mm posts on its side so that it can mount in movie-accurate fashion on his back!		:The gun from the ''Age of Extinction'' [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Voyager Class toys 5\|Evasion Mode Optimus Prime toy]], released three years later, is intended to be reverse-compatible with this figure-not only is it sculpted to resemble the shotgun Megatron used twice in the movie, a tab on the handle (not the post that was supposed to be the handle for ''Age of Extinction'' Optimus) allows him to wield it properly by slotting onto a slot on his hand. It even has 5mm posts on its side so that it can mount in movie-accurate fashion on his back!

	::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Decepticon/Megatron/megatron.htm More information on ''Dark of the Moon'' Voyager Megatron at TFU.info]''		::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Decepticon/Megatron/megatron.htm More information on ''Dark of the Moon'' Voyager Megatron at TFU.info]''

MCRG: /* Voyager Class toys */ Misassembled knees.

2026-04-24T16:01:07Z

Voyager Class toys: Misassembled knees.

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	**''Accessories:'' Missile		**''Accessories:'' Missile

	:This [[Toys"R"Us]]-exclusive three pack includes a redeco of Megatron's Voyager-Class toy from the first movie in a scheme basically identical to the first movie's Voyager "Premium Series" version (but with much fewer paint details), as well as the Voyager-Class [[The Fallen#GatheringNemesis\|The Fallen]] and a redeco of Deluxe-Class [[Soundwave (ROTF)/toys#GatheringNemesis\|Soundwave]]. The back of the box and samples shown before release portrayed this Megatron as using the unrevised original head design from the first film, but the final version has the same head as past Voyager-Class Megatrons.		:This [[Toys"R"Us]]-exclusive three pack includes a redeco of Megatron's Voyager-Class toy from the first movie in a scheme basically identical to the first movie's Voyager "Premium Series" version (but with much fewer paint details), as well as the Voyager-Class [[The Fallen#GatheringNemesis\|The Fallen]] and a redeco of Deluxe-Class [[Soundwave (ROTF)/toys#GatheringNemesis\|Soundwave]]. The back of the box and samples shown before release portrayed this Megatron as using the unrevised original head design from the first film, but the final version has the same head as past Voyager-Class Megatrons. This figure suffers from misassembled knees compared to other versions of the mold; the pinned knee joints have been flipped front to back, so the ratchets does not catch.

	::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Decepticon/TRUMegatron/megatron.htm More information on "Gathering at the Nemesis" Megatron at TFU.info]''		::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Decepticon/TRUMegatron/megatron.htm More information on "Gathering at the Nemesis" Megatron at TFU.info]''

Kenzerz: /* Leader Class toys */

2026-04-23T15:31:02Z

Leader Class toys

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	====Leader Class toys====		====Leader Class toys====
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	*'''Optimus Prime versus Megatron''' (Leader two-pack, 2012)		*'''Optimus Prime versus Megatron''' (Leader two-pack, 2012)
	:A re-release of the first Leader Class Megatron toy was released in a Taiwanese-exclusive Leader Class two-pack alongside the first [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#DOTMMovie2Pack\|Optimus Prime]] Leader Class toy.		:A re-release of the first Leader Class Megatron toy was released in a Taiwanese-exclusive Leader Class two-pack alongside the first [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#DOTMMovie2Pack\|Optimus Prime]] Leader Class toy.

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	[[File:LC Dark Energon Megatron (RM).jpg\|thumb\|upright=1.66\|Hey look what I found continuity surfing last night!]]		[[File:LC Dark Energon Megatron (RM).jpg\|thumb\|upright=1.66\|Hey look what I found continuity surfing last night!]]

AzimuthAcolyte: Amazon -> Amazon (website) correction

2026-04-05T18:42:34Z

Amazon -> Amazon (website) correction

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	:"''Revenge of the Fallen'' 3 Pack" Megatron is a re-release of the above [[#SS31\|Battle Damaged Megatron]] figure with no known changes.		:"''Revenge of the Fallen'' 3 Pack" Megatron is a re-release of the above [[#SS31\|Battle Damaged Megatron]] figure with no known changes.

	:This multi-pack, exclusive to [[Amazon]] and [[Hasbro Pulse]], was released as a follow up to 2024's "[[Studio Series#Exclusives_7\|''Revenge of the Fallen'' 15th Anniversary Autobot Multipack]]", though the "15th Anniversary" branding has been omitted. The set also includes fellow Decepticons [[The Fallen/toys#SSROTF-3pk\|The Fallen]] and [[Soundwave (ROTF)/toys#SSROTF-3pk\|Soundwave]], a selection reminiscent of the 2009's "[[#GatheringNemesis\|Gathering at the Nemesis]]" 3-pack.		:This multi-pack, exclusive to [[Amazon (website)\|Amazon]] and [[Hasbro Pulse]], was released as a follow up to 2024's "[[Studio Series#Exclusives_7\|''Revenge of the Fallen'' 15th Anniversary Autobot Multipack]]", though the "15th Anniversary" branding has been omitted. The set also includes fellow Decepticons [[The Fallen/toys#SSROTF-3pk\|The Fallen]] and [[Soundwave (ROTF)/toys#SSROTF-3pk\|Soundwave]], a selection reminiscent of the 2009's "[[#GatheringNemesis\|Gathering at the Nemesis]]" 3-pack.

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Autoboty: /* Movie Edition */

2026-03-23T12:35:25Z

Movie Edition

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	**''Bag code'': '''G'''		**''Bag code'': '''G'''

	: Also part of Series 5, "Shadow Spark" Megatron is a purple redeco of the [[#Turbo Changers\|Series 2 ''The Last Knight'' jet-Megatron design]].		: Also part of Series 5, "Shadow Spark" Megatron is a purple redeco of the [[#Turbo Changers\|Series 2 ''The Last Knight'' jet-Megatron design]], which combined with the placement of his nosecone [[kibble]] makes him look a ''lot'' like [[Cyclonus (G1)\|Cyclonus]].
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Autoboty: /* Legends Class toys */

2026-03-21T12:44:45Z

Legends Class toys

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	: Released in the second wave of ''[[Transformers (2007 toyline)\|Transformers]]'' [[Legends Class (2005)\|Legends Class]] figures, Megatron transforms into a Cybertronian jet. This figure uses the pre-final head design from concept art and some ancillary media. Due to his transformation scheme, he has a swiveling waist. Despite its simplicity, this figure is far closer to Megatron's actual silhouette in the movie than most of his larger figures.		: Released in the second wave of ''[[Transformers (2007 toyline)\|Transformers]]'' [[Legends Class (2005)\|Legends Class]] figures, Megatron transforms into a Cybertronian jet. This figure uses the pre-final head design from concept art and some ancillary media. Due to his transformation scheme, he has a swiveling waist. Despite its simplicity, this figure is far closer to Megatron's actual silhouette in the movie than most of his larger figures.

	:The figure is misassembled in the package, with the arms being swapped, putting paint applications and more sculpted detail on the wrong sides of his arms; it is a simple matter to rectify this, ~~thoug~~,h as his shoulders ~~are~~ easily popped off and swapped around. It should be noted that the arms & head are molded in softer, rubbery plastic. While they don't harden and break quickly like [[Scorponok (Movie)#Legends Class toys\|Legends Class Scorponok's stinger]], the pieces can become loose around the hard plastic ball joints over time. Also, the parts are prone to eventual yellowing and hardening after a decade or so, even when they're new/MISB.		:The figure is misassembled in the package, with the arms being swapped, putting paint applications and more sculpted detail on the wrong sides of his arms; it is a simple matter to rectify this, though, as his shoulders can be easily popped off their [[ball joint]]s and swapped around. It should be noted that the arms & head are molded in softer, rubbery plastic. While they don't harden and break quickly like [[Scorponok (Movie)#Legends Class toys\|Legends Class Scorponok's stinger]], the pieces can become loose around the hard plastic ball joints over time. Also, the parts are prone to eventual yellowing and hardening after a decade or so, even when they're new/MISB.

	:The figure is slightly mistransformed in the stock photos, as well as all pictures depicting his vehicle mode below - the wingtips should be rotated 180° downwards, making for a more screen-accurate jet mode.		:The figure is slightly mistransformed in the stock photos, as well as all pictures depicting his vehicle mode below - the wingtips should be rotated 180° downwards, making for a more screen-accurate jet mode.

BluJayWarrior: /* Masterpiece Movie Series */ link updates+ref

2026-03-09T05:49:21Z

Masterpiece Movie Series: link updates+ref

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	===''Masterpiece Movie Series''===		===''Masterpiece Movie Series''===
	{{anchor\|Masterpiece}}		{{anchor\|Masterpiece}}{{anchor\|MPM8}}
	[[File:Masterpiece-MPM8-Megatron.jpg\|thumb\|500px\|"Join the other wallets in extinction!"]]		[[File:Masterpiece-MPM8-Megatron.jpg\|thumb\|500px\|"Join the other wallets in extinction!"]]
	*'''Megatron''' ([[2019]])		*'''Megatron''' ([[2019]])
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	**''TakaraTomy release date'': [[August 31]], 2019		**''TakaraTomy release date'': [[August 31]], 2019
	**''Accessories'': "[[Fusion cannon\|Weapon Blaster]]", chain whip, "[[AllSpark#Masterpiece Movie Series\|Allspark Cube]]"		**''Accessories'': "[[Fusion cannon\|Weapon Blaster]]", chain whip, "[[AllSpark#Masterpiece Movie Series\|Allspark Cube]]"
			{{toydesigner\|[[Takashi Kunihiro]] (TakaraTomy)}}<ref>{{citesocial\|quote=来場者にはサイン入りのポスターが配布された模様。描かれたサインを素直に受け取るのであれば、「MPM-8 メガトロン」担当は國弘高史氏、「MPM- 9 オートボットジャズ」担当は西本氏となるようです。\|link=https://chohenken.com/2019/01/27/tf-news-20190127/\|site=Chohenken.com\|title=日報：マスターピースムービーシリーズ「MPM-8 メガトロン」＆「MPM-9 オートボットジャズ」発表　ほか\|year=2019\|month=01\|day=27}}</ref>

	:''[[~~The~~ Transformers: Masterpiece\|Masterpiece Movie Series]]'' Megatron is a large (12" tall), complex, mostly screen-accurate mold, and for the first time in ''years'' is based on his appearance in the 2007 film rather than the sequels, transforming into a Cybertronian jet mode in 50 steps. He features [[die-cast]] in his feet and multiple pieces in his back. Both of Megatron's weapon gimmicks are based on his removable hands: he includes a rubber "chain" piece which can connect either hand to its wrist to represent his flail in the film, albeit closer to the [[Rocket Claw]], as the flail end in the film is not his hand. The "Weapon Blaster", as the box calls it, can plug into a single wrist in its smaller 'pistol' form, or into both wrists in its extended "[[fusion cannon]]" form. His blaster can also plug into the chain in order to represent the flail head, albeit oversized and lopsided.<ref>As seen in the stop motion video created to promote Megatron MPM-9 Jazz https://youtu.be/EqWL991tRGg~~?si=tC5t-Ga7-rwbitxI~~</ref> His hands can be stored on slots on his back (making them tower over his head), but they do ''not'' need to be removed for transformation. Both weapons have dedicated storage in robot and vehicle modes, with the blaster usefully filling out the jet's rear end. Unlike the movie, the fusion cannon must replace his hand entirely in its pistol mode rather than being a handheld weapon, despite having a grip and trigger guard molded into its design.		:''[[Transformers: Masterpiece Movie Series\|Masterpiece Movie Series]]'' Megatron is a large (12" tall), complex, mostly screen-accurate mold, and for the first time in ''years'' is based on his appearance in the 2007 film rather than the sequels, transforming into a Cybertronian jet mode in 50 steps. He features [[die-cast]] in his feet and multiple pieces in his back. Both of Megatron's weapon gimmicks are based on his removable hands: he includes a rubber "chain" piece which can connect either hand to its wrist to represent his flail in the film, albeit closer to the [[Rocket Claw]], as the flail end in the film is not his hand. The "Weapon Blaster", as the box calls it, can plug into a single wrist in its smaller 'pistol' form, or into both wrists in its extended "[[fusion cannon]]" form. His blaster can also plug into the chain in order to represent the flail head, albeit oversized and lopsided.<ref>As seen in the stop motion video created to promote Megatron MPM-9 Jazz https://youtu.be/EqWL991tRGg</ref> His hands can be stored on slots on his back (making them tower over his head), but they do ''not'' need to be removed for transformation. Both weapons have dedicated storage in robot and vehicle modes, with the blaster usefully filling out the jet's rear end. Unlike the movie, the fusion cannon must replace his hand entirely in its pistol mode rather than being a handheld weapon, despite having a grip and trigger guard molded into its design.

	:Megatron also includes a silver-painted [[AllSpark#Masterpiece Movie Series\|AllSpark]] cube containing die-cast, which, under a removable portion of his chest, can fit into his red translucent innards to represent his death at the end of the film. Like several other ''Masterpiece Movie Series'' figures, he has an articulated jaw. His transformation scheme allows his wings to be unfurled in robot mode, representing the brief scene in the movie when he carried Jazz to a rooftop before killing him.		:Megatron also includes a silver-painted [[AllSpark#Masterpiece Movie Series\|AllSpark]] cube containing die-cast, which, under a removable portion of his chest, can fit into his red translucent innards to represent his death at the end of the film. Like several other ''Masterpiece Movie Series'' figures, he has an articulated jaw. His transformation scheme allows his wings to be unfurled in robot mode, representing the brief scene in the movie when he carried Jazz to a rooftop before killing him.

	:Megatron was revealed and released alongside MPM-9 [[Jazz (Movie)#~~Masterpiece Movie Series~~\|Autobot Jazz]], as the two can replicate Jazz's death from the 2007 film.		:Megatron was revealed and released alongside MPM-9 [[Jazz (Movie)#MPM9\|Autobot Jazz]], as the two can replicate Jazz's death from the 2007 film.

	:Megatron's head is based on an unfinished design that was often used in previsualization material in ''Revenge of the Fallen'' and ''Dark of the Moon''. The head design effectively combines the crest of the finalized design with the parietals of the early head design that was rejected due to fan backlash. This is especially noticeable as it lacks Cybertronian text on the back of his head.<ref>[https://youtu.be/AtU_I4Wdg_c Unfinalized 2007 Megatron CGI model used for animatic clips throughout the first three films.]</ref> The decision to go with this head design likely stems from an attempt to make his jet mode as accurate to [https://www.tfw2005.com/boards/attachments/5-jpg.27679621/ concept art] as possible, which used the old head design and was presumably never updated to reflect the redesign.		:Megatron's head is based on an unfinished design that was often used in previsualization material in ''Revenge of the Fallen'' and ''Dark of the Moon''. The head design effectively combines the crest of the finalized design with the parietals of the early head design that was rejected due to fan backlash. This is especially noticeable as it lacks Cybertronian text on the back of his head.<ref>[https://youtu.be/AtU_I4Wdg_c Unfinalized 2007 Megatron CGI model used for animatic clips throughout the first three films.]</ref> The decision to go with this head design likely stems from an attempt to make his jet mode as accurate to [https://www.tfw2005.com/boards/attachments/5-jpg.27679621/ concept art] as possible, which used the old head design and was presumably never updated to reflect the redesign.