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:''Megatron is a [[Decepticon]] from [[Bot Shots (franchise)|Bot Shots]].''
:''Megatron is a [[Decepticon]] from [[Bot Shots (franchise)|Bot Shots]].''
[[Image:Bsbg-megatron.jpg|thumb|198px|]]
[[Image:Bsbg-megatron.jpg|thumb|198px|]]
'''Megatron''' is one of the most powerful bots around. He can even link up to a black hole and draw upon extradimensional energy to increase his power. He is happy to demonstrate on anyone who challenges him. This includes ''in particular'' bots who call him "Old Buckethead".
'''Megatron''' is one of the most powerful bots around. He can even link up to a black hole and draw upon extradimensional energy to increase his power. He is happy to demonstrate on anyone who challenges him. This includes, ''in particular'', bots who call him "Old Buckethead".


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==Toys==
==Toys==
===Bot Shots===
===Bot Shots===
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***''Sword strength'': '''625'''
***''Sword strength'': '''625'''


:''[[Bot Shots (toyline)|Bot Shots]]'' Megatron is a teeny tank that borrows some elements from both the ''War for Cybertron'' and ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'' Megatron designs. He has a spring-loaded automatic transformation to robot mode triggered when his front is pressed and a "spinner" in his chest that shows his three attack types and power levels. He was only available in a three-pack with [[Nemesis Prime (BS)|Nemesis Prime]] and [[Acid Storm (BS)|Acid Storm]].
:Part of the first wave of ''[[Bot Shots (toyline)|Bot Shots]]'' Series 1 three-packs, Megatron is a teeny tank that borrows some elements from both the ''[[Transformers: War for Cybertron (franchise)|War for Cybertron]]'' and ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (franchise)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'' Megatron designs. He has a spring-loaded automatic transformation to robot mode triggered when his front is pressed, and has a "spinner" in his chest that shows his three attack types and power levels.  
 
:He was only available in a three-pack with [[Nemesis Prime (BS)|Nemesis Prime]] and [[Acid Storm (BS)|Acid Storm]].


::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2012/Decepticon/BS3pkMegatron/megatron.htm More information on 3-pack Megatron at TFU.info]''
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2012/Decepticon/BS3pkMegatron/megatron.htm More information on 3-pack Megatron at TFU.info]''
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***''Sword strength'': '''210'''
***''Sword strength'': '''210'''


:A redeco of the ''Bot Shots'' tank Megatron mold in bronze with a large "trailer" tank body extension that transforms into a battle station with a launcher mechanism. The large, non-firing cannon on the launcher has detailing reminiscent of the original [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]]'s [[fusion cannon]].
:Part of the first wave of ''Bot Shots'' Series 1 launchers, this is a [[redeco]] of the ''Bot Shots'' tank Megatron mold in bronze. He comes with a large "trailer" tank body extension that transforms into a battle station with flip-out cannons and a launching mechanism. The large, main cannon on the launcher has detailing reminiscent of the original [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]]'s [[fusion cannon]], such as the "dials" on the sides.


::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2012/Decepticon/BSLMegatron/megatron.htm More information on Launcher Megatron at TFU.info]''
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2012/Decepticon/BSLMegatron/megatron.htm More information on Launcher Megatron at TFU.info]''


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[[Image:Bot_Shots_Super_Bot_Megatron.jpg|thumb|right|300px|]]
[[Image:Bot_Shots_Super_Bot_Megatron.jpg|thumb|right|300px|]]
*'''Megatron''' (Bot Shot, 2012)
*'''Megatron''' (2012)
**''Series'': '''1'''
**''Series'': '''1'''
**''Number'': '''Super Bot 003'''
**''Number'': '''Super Bot 003'''
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***''Sword strength'': '''870'''
***''Sword strength'': '''870'''


:Cast in translucent dark green plastic, "Super Bot" Megatron is an extensive retool of [[Optimus Prime (BS)|Optimus Prime]], transforming into a semi-truck with trailer, taking inspiration from the ''[[Kre-O]]'' and ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (film)|Dark of the Moon]]'' Megatrons. He features a new hood, grille and "trailer" section in truck mode and a new head and chest in robot mode. Whilst virtually identical from the front, the head is not the same one used on the tank Megatrons, as it is molded as one part with the chestpiece. Additionally, the back of the head is a different shape so as to fit in the truck mode hood. Unlike Super Bot [[Sentinel Prime (BS)|Sentinel Prime]], Megatron's non-functional wheels have been painted black to match his rolling ones. Like the rest of the line, he has a spring-loaded transformation and a spinning stat dial in its chest. As a Super Bot, he was packed one per case.
:Part of the third wave of ''Bot Shots'' Series 1 single-packs, "Super Bot" Megatron is an extensive [[retool]] of [[Optimus Prime (BS)#Bot Shots|Optimus Prime]]. Cast in translucent dark green plastic, he transforms into a semi-truck with trailer, taking inspiration from the ''[[Kre-O]]'' and ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (film)|Dark of the Moon]]'' Megatrons. He features a new grille, hood, and "trailer" section in truck mode, and a new head and chest in robot mode. Whilst virtually identical from the front, the head is not the same one used on the tank Megatrons, as it is molded as one part with the chestpiece. As a Super Bot, he was [[Shortpacking|shortpacked]] one per case.
 
:This mold was redecoed into Series 2 [[Motorbreath]].


::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2012/Decepticon/BSSBMegatron/megatron.htm More information on Super Bot Megatron at TFU.info]''
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2012/Decepticon/BSSBMegatron/megatron.htm More information on Super Bot Megatron at TFU.info]''
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***''Sword strength'': '''415'''
***''Sword strength'': '''415'''


: This version of Megatron is a multi-pack release of the Megatron Launcher in black and gold.
: This redeco of the tank version of Megatron is cast in a warmer, non-metallic shade of black, with bronze details, a brighter silver face, and brighter red eyes. He comes with a redeco of his launcher, also in black, bronze, and silver.


: The set also comes with [[Optimus Prime (BS)#BotShotBattleForMatrix|Optimus Prime with his launcher]], [[Brawl (BS)#BotShotBattleForMatrix|Brawl]], and [[Bumblebee (BS)#BotShotBattleForMatrix|Bumblebee]], as well as a [[Matrix of Leadership|Matrix]] prize.
: The set also comes with [[Optimus Prime (BS)#BotShotBattleForMatrix|Optimus Prime with his launcher]], [[Brawl (BS)#BotShotBattleForMatrix|Brawl]], and [[Bumblebee (BS)#BotShotBattleForMatrix|Bumblebee]], as well as a [[Matrix of Leadership/toys#Bot Shots|Matrix]] prize.


::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2012/Decepticon/BSBFTMMegatron/megatron.htm More information on Battle for the Matrix Megatron at TFU.info]''
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2012/Decepticon/BSBFTMMegatron/megatron.htm More information on Battle for the Matrix Megatron at TFU.info]''
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*'''Megatron''' (2012)
**''Series'': '''1'''
**''Number'': '''B018'''
***''Fist strength'': '''800'''
***''Blaster strength'': '''520'''
***''Sword strength'': '''300'''
:Part of the fifth wave of ''Bot Shots'' single-packs, this Megatron is a redeco of "Super Bot" Megatron in opaque plastics and with a painted "tanker" trailer section. The online Bot Shots checklist refers to this toy as "Megatron Cybertruck", a name not found on the packaging.
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2012/Decepticon/BSB018Megatron/megatron.htm More information on "Cybertruck" Megatron at TFU.info]''


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***''Blaster strength'': '''735'''
***''Blaster strength'': '''735'''
***''Sword strength'': '''405'''
***''Sword strength'': '''405'''
:Available only with the Bot Shots Dragon Track set, this version of Megatron is a new Flip Shot mold, changing from a robot into a purple jet with animalistic styling on its nose. An impact to the front of the jet will cause Megatron to flip back into robot mode.
 
:Available only with the Bot Shots Dragon Track set, this version of Megatron is a new Flip Shot mold, changing from a robot into a purple jet with animalistic styling on its nose. An impact to the front of the jet will cause Megatron to flip back into robot mode. He comes with [[Optimus Prime (BS)#DragonTrack|Flip Shot Optimus Prime]].


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***''Blaster strength'': '''86?'''
***''Blaster strength'': '''86?'''
***''Sword strength'': '''462'''
***''Sword strength'': '''462'''
:A redeco of the original Megatron mold in red and orange, this version of Megatron was available in a five-pack with similar redecos of [[Shockwave (BS)|Shockwave]], [[Starscream (BS)|Starscream]], [[Barricade (BS)|Barricade]] and [[Lockdown (BS)|Lockdown]].
 
:A redeco of the original Megatron mold in red and orange, this version of Megatron was available in a five-pack with similar redecos of [[Shockwave (BS)#FireAssaultTeam|Shockwave]], [[Starscream (BS)#FireAssaultTeam|Starscream]], [[Barricade (BS)#FireAssaultTeam|Barricade]], and [[Lockdown (BS)#FireAssaultTeam|Lockdown]].


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Revision as of 12:11, 22 October 2013

The name or term "Megatron" refers to more than one character or idea. For a list of other meanings, see Megatron (disambiguation).
Megatron is a Decepticon from Bot Shots.

Megatron is one of the most powerful bots around. He can even link up to a black hole and draw upon extradimensional energy to increase his power. He is happy to demonstrate on anyone who challenges him. This includes, in particular, bots who call him "Old Buckethead".

Toys

Bot Shots

  • Nemesis Prime / Megatron / Acid Storm (Multi-pack, 2012)
    • Series: 1
    • Number: BP004
      • Fist strength: 170
      • Blaster strength: 820
      • Sword strength: 625
Part of the first wave of Bot Shots Series 1 three-packs, Megatron is a teeny tank that borrows some elements from both the War for Cybertron and Revenge of the Fallen Megatron designs. He has a spring-loaded automatic transformation to robot mode triggered when his front is pressed, and has a "spinner" in his chest that shows his three attack types and power levels.
He was only available in a three-pack with Nemesis Prime and Acid Storm.


  • Megatron Launcher (Launcher, 2012)
    • Series: 1
    • Number: BL002
      • Fist strength: 530
      • Blaster strength: 900
      • Sword strength: 210
Part of the first wave of Bot Shots Series 1 launchers, this is a redeco of the Bot Shots tank Megatron mold in bronze. He comes with a large "trailer" tank body extension that transforms into a battle station with flip-out cannons and a launching mechanism. The large, main cannon on the launcher has detailing reminiscent of the original Megatron's fusion cannon, such as the "dials" on the sides.


Let's see what you can see...

This article is in need of images.


  • Megatron (2012)
    • Series: 1
    • Number: Super Bot 003
      • Fist strength: 285
      • Blaster strength: 465
      • Sword strength: 870
Part of the third wave of Bot Shots Series 1 single-packs, "Super Bot" Megatron is an extensive retool of Optimus Prime. Cast in translucent dark green plastic, he transforms into a semi-truck with trailer, taking inspiration from the Kre-O and Dark of the Moon Megatrons. He features a new grille, hood, and "trailer" section in truck mode, and a new head and chest in robot mode. Whilst virtually identical from the front, the head is not the same one used on the tank Megatrons, as it is molded as one part with the chestpiece. As a Super Bot, he was shortpacked one per case.
This mold was redecoed into Series 2 Motorbreath.


  • Battle for the Matrix (Multi-pack, 2012)
    • Series: 1
    • Number: UB003
      • Fist strength: 875
      • Blaster strength: 330
      • Sword strength: 415
This redeco of the tank version of Megatron is cast in a warmer, non-metallic shade of black, with bronze details, a brighter silver face, and brighter red eyes. He comes with a redeco of his launcher, also in black, bronze, and silver.
The set also comes with Optimus Prime with his launcher, Brawl, and Bumblebee, as well as a Matrix prize.


Let's see what you can see...

This article is in need of images.


  • Megatron (2012)
    • Series: 1
    • Number: B018
      • Fist strength: 800
      • Blaster strength: 520
      • Sword strength: 300
Part of the fifth wave of Bot Shots single-packs, this Megatron is a redeco of "Super Bot" Megatron in opaque plastics and with a painted "tanker" trailer section. The online Bot Shots checklist refers to this toy as "Megatron Cybertruck", a name not found on the packaging.


  • Dragon Track (playset, 2013)
    • Series: 2
    • Number: UB002
      • Fist strength: 480
      • Blaster strength: 735
      • Sword strength: 405
Available only with the Bot Shots Dragon Track set, this version of Megatron is a new Flip Shot mold, changing from a robot into a purple jet with animalistic styling on its nose. An impact to the front of the jet will cause Megatron to flip back into robot mode. He comes with Flip Shot Optimus Prime.


  • Decepticon Fire Assault Team (Multi-pack, 2013)
    • Series: 2
    • Number: T016
      • Fist strength: 290
      • Blaster strength: 86?
      • Sword strength: 462
A redeco of the original Megatron mold in red and orange, this version of Megatron was available in a five-pack with similar redecos of Shockwave, Starscream, Barricade, and Lockdown.
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