Megatron (G1)/toys
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Many toys have been made of Generation 1 Megatron. So many, they have to get their own page!
Toys
Generation 1
- Megatron (Decepticon Leader, 1984/1985)
- Japanese ID number: 16
- Accessories (Hasbro release): Silencer, stock, telescopic sight/fusion cannon, "high-density infrared laser cannon"
- Accessories (Takara release): Sword, "high-density infrared laser cannon"
- Originally a Microman "MC13 Gun Robo - P38 U.N.C.L.E.", Megatron was released in 1984 as part of the first year of the Transformers line in the United States. He transforms into a Walther P-38 pistol, as seen in the popular 1960s spy television series The Man from U.N.C.L.E. (hence the Microman name), with attachments to make the "U.N.C.L.E carbine" (scope, barrel extension / silencer and stock)[1]. These attachments can be reconfigured in Megatron's robot mode to form either a Particle Beam Cannon or a Telescopic Laser Cannon.
- Like all toys originally offered in 1984, Megatron was given a factory-applied rubsign for his 1985 release.
- In 1986, Megatron was made available as a mail-away item (since he was theoretically no longer shipping to retail shelves) in the "Digital Doom on the Highway to Destruction" flier packed in with boxed Transformers toys. He cost $21.50 and five robot points.
- While the Hasbro release was chrome and red, the original Takara release was flat gray and blue, replicating one of the original pre-Transformers Microman decos for the standard P-38. He lacked any of his pistol-mode extensions (including his "signature" arm cannon and the attachment point for it!), but came with the silver-chromed handgun and a silver-chromed sword. His original plastic bullet firing mechanism was also kept intact. His box-art is an entirely different illustration than the Hasbro version, showing this toy's accessories... yet still shows the red plastics. This version of the toy was later repurposed by e-Hobby as Megaplex.
- In 2001, Megatron was reissued in Japan. This version uses the original Hasbro release's colors and all of its accessories, but adds the sword and a restored bullet-firing mechanism (plus, of course, the plastic bullets to make use of said mechanism).
- Megatron was again reissued in 2002 in Takara's "Transformers Collection" series, akak the "bookbox" series. This release was identical to the previous reissue, but also included the energon mace used in the episode "More than Meets the Eye, Part 2", a sheet of Decepticon stickers, and a Decepticon mouse pad.
- The toy was reissued yet again in 2007 as part of the "Transformers Encore" line, this time featuring a tan finish to his chrome rather than the normal colorless-silver finish.
- Convoy VS Megatron (Multi-pack, 1985)
- Japanese ID number: VS-X
- Accessories (Takara release): Sword, "high-density infrared laser cannon"
- In Japan, Megatron was also made available in a special two-pack with Optimus Prime. Both toys were identical to their individual releases... in Megatron's case, that means unchromed gray plastic, blue instead of red, and different accessories. This box also uses an altered version of the individual release's box-art, turning his head sideways to face Convoy, as opposed to the original's camera-facing head position.
- Good Bye Megatron (Multi-pack, 1986)
- Accessories: Targeting sight/fusion cannon
- Megatron was released again as part of a special "Good Bye" set to commemorate his passing in the cartoon fiction, packaged with Starscream (who also was now no more). This version of Megatron replaced the original's blue plastics with the Hasbro red, plus gave him his scope/cannon and attached the mounting point on his arm.
- Despite the change to the toy's colors, the box art on this set, the same art used for the Hasbro releases, was recolored to match the blue of the previous releases. Whoops.
- Galvatron (Decepticon City Commander, 1986)
- Neutro-Fusion Tank with Megatron (Action Master, 1990)
- Accessories: Neutro-Fusion Tank, 4 missiles, "twin laser cannon"
- Megatron returned as an Action Master in 1990, and as with most Action Master figures, he could not transform. His sculpt was based heavily upon the Megatron's animation model design. Megatron is compatible with all other Action Master accessories and vehicles.
- He came packaged with the Neutro-Fusion Tank, a large tank vehicle whose hull could transform into a base/gun emplacement, with the turret forming a flight pod.
- Black Megatron (2001)
- Accessories: Silencer, stock, telescopic sight/fusion cannon, "high-density infrared laser cannon", sword, 20 bullets
- Japanese ID number: 16-S
- Initially available for order at BotCon Japan 2000, this redeco of the 2000 reissue Megatron replaces his bright silver chrome with a darker gunmetal chrome, the gray with black, and the black gun-grips, robot fists and "inner helmet" with brown plastic.
- E-Hobby reissued Black Megatron in February, 2009. This release includes a mini-comic featuring the character.
- Starscream (Transformers Collection, 2002)
- Japanese ID number: TFC-09
- The "Transformers Collection" reissue of Starscream includes an original accessory, a Generation-1-scaled representation of Megatron in his Walther P-38 altmode. Needless to say, he doesn't transform, but he is designed to be capable of being "held" by Starscream... in both modes!
- Megatron's handle splits apart to reveal a peg, which can be inserted into a secondary specialized right hand included with Starscream especially for this purpose. While the gun's peg slots into the hand, the hand itself features an additional peg that slots into the corresponding hole in the other half of the gun. He can also attach to Starscream's jet mode; the right-hand side of Megs' handle features a square peg which is designed to fit snugly in gaps in Stasrcream's pectorals, as in that one episode where he does just that. Unfortunately, this peg has, for no fathomable reason, been cast in the same sky blue color as Screamer's hands, unnecessarily making it as obtrusive as humanly possible.
Generation 2
- Megatron (Decepticon, 1992)
- Accessories: Rifle, 6 missiles, sight
- Owing to the inability of Hasbro to re-release the original Megatron because that toy was a pistol, Generation 2 Megatron was released in 1992 as a large green M1A1 Abrams main battle tank. His main gimmick was a 'lock and load' cannon that can load most of his projectile ammunition, and then fire them one at a time. This was accompanied by electronic sounds (including engine, laser and cannon sound effects) and a voice chip.
- In robot mode, Megatron is by the standards of the time, a very large robot, towering over all Generation 2 incarnations of Optimus Prime. His legs were immobile, but he had upper shoulder rotation and elbow joints. His left arm, when raised, activates a laser sound. Pressing down on his head activates his battlecry "Megatron Attack!". His main cannon still functions in this mode.
- This mold was slightly redecoed (with new stickers) as Megastorm.
- Megatron (Hero, 1995)
- Japanese ID number: TRF-2
- Accessories: Rifle, 2 air-launch missiles
- Megatron was released again the following year as "Hero" Megatron: a smaller, but similarly styled tank based off the M1 Abrams. This Megatron was purple and came with a bellows that fired an air-propelled missile. Each rifle could store thanks to clips on his turret, which become his robot mode arms... conveniently kinda simulating the "classic" Megatron arm cannon to boot.
- Hero Megatron was designed with articulation in mind, so he was loaded with multiple swivel and universal joints, giving him far greater movement compared to his original Generation 2 toy.
- This toy was released in Europe, albeit with a "MEGATRON RULES"-free blank chest sticker, as Archforce. It was also redecoed into Robots in Disguise Bludgeon in 2003 (which has since been repurposed to become "Shattered Glass" Bludgeon).
- Megatron (Go-Bot, 1995)
- Accessories: Rifle
- Part of the second assortment of Go-Bots, this version of Megatron is a mild redeco of the Autobot Blowout, transforming into a 1:64-scale Porsche 959 sports car with through-axle construction. This not only makes him roll exceptionally fast in car mode, but also makes him largely compatible with playsets from the "Hot Wheels" and "Matchbox" toy-car lines. Megatron and Blowout share the same blue and black inner robot colors, but Megatron uses opaque silver plastic with a shiny metallic silver paint overcoat, as opposed to Blowout's smoky-clear plastic. (All of the toys from the first wave that had transparent plastics were released in this wave with opaques instead; Blowout and Firecracker became new versions of Megatron and Optimus Prime respectively, while Gearhead and Motormouth stayed themselves.)
- In Japan, his hood was tampographed with a stylized "T" with the Transformers logo set within the top bar, the same deco that appears on Go-Bots Soundwave and the Japanese release of Go-Bots Optimus Prime.
- This mold was also used to make Go-Bots Frenzy and Robots in Disguise Hot Shot.
- Megatron (Combat Hero, unreleased)
- Accessories: rifle, 2 air-launch missiles
- This kinda-sorta "arctic"-camo version of the Hero Megatron toy was solicited to numerous retailers, and is one of a great many Generation 2 toys to never see the light of day. Precious few samples of this toy exist.
- At BotCon 1996, a donated Combat Hero Megatron was one of the items in the charity auction, along with several other canceled Generation 2 toys.
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- Megatron with Starscream (Decepticon, unreleased)
- Accessories: 12 missiles, 2 missiles launchers
- A planned-but-canceled redeco of Generation 2 Dreadwing, Megatron would have transformed into a "flying wing" Advanced Tactical Bomber (when combined with his smaller "partner" Starscream) with an under-slung six-missile gatling cannon. Each wing can store three mose missiles, which can "carpet-bomb" targets below by pressing the pressure-launch buttons above each. He can also transform into a treaded "tank" mode, activated by removing Starscream from the jet mode and activating a spring-loaded autotransform mechanism in his wings.
- This toy's deco was used to make Beast Wars II's BB and Starscream out of the same mold-set. This mold was also used to make Robots in Disguise Dreadwind and Robot Masters Gigant Bomb.
- According to the Toy Fair 1995 Transformers presentation, the toy's missiles were intended to glow in the dark. This feature was not carried over with the Beast Wars II BB/Starscream set.
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Machine Wars
- Megatron (Basic, 1997)
- Accessories: 2-part rifle
- Sharing a mold with his concurrently-released ally Megaplex (which had been a canceled mold developed for Generation 2), Machine Wars Megatron transforms from a Lockheed-Martin F-22 Raptor fighter jet to robot mode with a spring-loaded one-step transformation. The two halves of his rifle store in the back of his robot-mode legs.
- Oddly, the Machine Wars stock photos (and even the boxart) portray Megatron as the gray F-22 jet and Megaplex as the blue one, the opposite of the actual toys. This means that either the package designers made the mistake, or the toys were packaged on the wrong cards. The latter is more likely, since gray is more associated with Megatron than blue. Like most other toys in the line, the boxart was recycled from an earlier figure, in this case from the Predator Falcon.
- This mold was also used to make Beast Wars II Thrust, Robots in Disguise Wind Sheer, and Robot Masters Air Hunter.
Kyokushō Henkei Transformers
- Megatron (2004)
- Japanese ID number: GTF 07
- Smallest Transforming Transformers Megatron was released in 2004, including only his fusion cannon. Its other attachments were planned for release, but were scrapped as the line was eventually canceled. He is a barely-simplified version of his original toy, possessing the same transformation scheme and retaining most of his articulation.
- A VS-X homage set was also released the same year, packed with a Smallest Transforming Transformers Optimus Prime figure. Megs had blue legs in this set.
Robot Masters
- Reverse Convoy / Rebirth Megatron (Deluxe, 2004)
- Japanese ID number: RM-24
- Accessories: "Reverse Blaster", missile
- A retool of the Generation 2 "Hero Megatron" toy, Rebirth Megatron transforms into a heavily modified blue and tan M1 Abrams tank. In addition to a new "Reverse Convoy" head that flips out of the same compartment as the head on the original version of the mold, the toy features a brand new "Mega Blaster" cannon assembly that houses most of the toy's new features. The Mega Blaster fires a spring-loaded blue missile, and the rear of the cannon can be removed and transformed into the hand-held "Reverse Blaster" weapon, featuring twin barrels and a rack of six (non-removable) missiles. Once the Reverse Blaster is removed, the toy's "Rebirth Megatron" head can be rotated out from the back of the cannon to take the place of Reverse Convoy's head between the figure's shoulders.
- The original version of this mold was use to make Archforce and Robots in Disguise Bludgeon (which has been repurposed to also be "Shattered Glass" Bludgeon). The toy still retains the opening panels on its forearms, despite no longer featuring the large missiles they are designed to store.
Titanium Series
- Megatron (6" Cybertron Heroes, 2006)
- Accessories: Stand with nameplate
- Part of the very first wave of six-inch Titanium Series toys, Megatron was inspired by Dreamwave Productions' first G.I. Joe crossover, set in an alternate-reality World War II. Since that Megatron's gun form was nonviable as a toy, a tank alternate mode (of undetermined, probably-entirely-made-up model) was designed. The backstory of the Megatron from the crossover, including references to Cobra, was retained on the package, make it the first U.S. figure ever produced as part of a G.I. Joe / Transformers crossover.
- Although the figure looks somewhat impressive, it notably has the tendency to fall apart during transformation and was relatively difficult to pose in robot mode without it falling over.
- War Within Megatron (6" Cybertron Heroes, 2007)
- Accessories: Arm cannon, shield, stand with nameplate
- A new Titanium Series Megatron based on his War Within design was initially shown at BotCon 2006, and was released in spring of 2007. Like the original comic book design, his robot mode has a removable arm cannon and shield, but unlike the original comic book design, his robot mode transforms into his alternate mode at a different angle.
- As opposed to the earlier toy, this one has a more posable robot mode, but somewhat unimpressive alternate mode, being little more than lying the toy on its back and attaching the gun/shield. There is a small clip on the back of the toy which designer Don Figueroa said was to hold his sword, seen in the comic book, but that accessory was ultimately not produced.
- War Within Optimus Prime / War Within Megatron (2-pack, 2007)
- Accessories: Arm cannon, shield, stand with nameplate
- This Toys "R" Us exclusive two-pack features Optimus Prime and Megatron as they appeared in the War Within comic series. Though the Megatron in this set is identical to its individual release, Optimus loses the paint wash, making him much cleaner-looking.
- The set also came with the fifth issue of the War Within comic book, featuring a variant cover exclusive to this release.
Classics (2006)
- Megatron (Voyager, 2006)
- Classics Megatron is a "fusion blaster" based loosely on the original Megatron toy and appears to transform into a Nerf N-Strike Maverick blaster to comply with modern US toy gun regulations (an orange cap on a Walther P-38 won't cover it). Its scope/arm cannon houses a working crosshairs and its trigger includes clicking action. In order to pass modern safety regulations (both the government's and Hasbro's), its blaster mode includes lots of purple and green, plus bright orange on both the tip of the "barrel" and the scope.
- Although some official Hasbro photographs, including those appearing on the toy's packaging, show the gun mode's trigger and other small parts as being orange, those parts were gray in later stock photography and the final release.
- In these above-mentioned early promotional photographs, Megatron also had noticeably different "eyebrow" paint applications that matched those of the original Megatron toy. These were two small black triangles on a gray plastic forehead. The final release has the placement of the black reversed, with two small gray triangles and a black forehead, sometimes referred to as Megatron's "unibrow" by fans.
- It has been recently discovered that the orange parts on Megatron, particularly the more exposed ones, seem to have their colors fade out over time. The exact cause of this change has not yet been discovered but care should be taken to avoid this from happening.
- Curiously enough, the UK version of the packaging reads "Scope becomes canon!".
- Classics Megatron was redecoed in Japan as part of the Henkei! Henkei! Transformers line by TakaraTomy.
- Optimus Prime vs Megatron: The Ultimate Battle (Deluxe versus set, 2006)
- Accessories: Rifle
- The Megatron included in this two-pack is a tank inspired by the first Megatron toy from Generation 2. Instead of a right hand, its arm ends in a blade with "spinning dervish action." He is packaged with Optimus Prime and a "The Ultimate Battle" DVD. Later releases of this toy in Mexico and some European countries had him individually packed but otherwise unchanged from the original release.
- Many (all?) units of this figure have Megatron's splayed feet assembled backwards, a fact which is not immediately apparent as the "heel" half of his feet are actually larger than the "toe" half (this is the opposite of most splay-footed transformers), and the situation is not helped by the promotional (exhibit A, to your right) and box-art photography displaying an identically misassembled figure. However, examination of the instructions and any attempt to transform Megatron into tank mode immediately demonstrate the mistake, which is easily corrected by unscrewing the halves of his lower legs and reversing the foot pieces.
- In 2008, the Optimus Prime vs Megatron set, sans DVD, has been reissued to outlets like Kay Bee in new Universe packaging. The feet are still misassembled. The same set has also been seen at Dollar General and Big Lots! stores in 2009.
Masterpiece
- 20th Anniversary Optimus Prime/Masterpiece Convoy (2003/2004)
- Japanese ID number: MP-1
- The Masterpiece Prime/Convoy included an accessory of Megatron in his classic Walther P-38 altmode. Although non-transforming, it is quite detailed and includes the individually removable silencer / barrel extension, scope, and (hinged) stock.
- Although notionally scaled to be wielded by Masterpiece Prime, the handle is marginally too short and thus has a sliding joint diagonally across the butt of the gun, thus slightly lengthening and narrowing the grip so that Prime can actually hold it. The reason for this odd design concept is unknown.
- Needless to say, the later-released Masterpiece Starscream (and his redecoes) can also hold this version of Megatron, and far more appropriately too!
- The stock extension connecting clamp is prone to breakage to the chargin of owners who keep theirs sealed and untouched.
- Megatron (2007)
- Japanese ID number: MP-5
- Scaled to the same height as 20th Anniversary Optimus Prime/Masterpiece Convoy, Masterpiece Megatron is designed to make a figure closely resembling Megatron's fairly non-toy-accurate original animation model actually able to transform into a realistic (if oversized) Walther P-38 altmode. Something which, on paper, should be impossible. This results in an incredibly complex transformation, likely making it one of the most elaborate Transformers toys to date, even including the unusually complicated automorphing Movie toys.
- Similar to Masterpiece Starscream, Megatron contains virtually zero die-cast, the only metal components being his feet and some structural rods (and not even as many as you'd expect). Combined with the fact that most of his parts are very thin in order to accommodate the intricacy of the transformation, this results in a comparatively light toy for its size.
- Megatron has the least articulation of the Masterpiece line, lacking the ability to pivot out at the shoulder by more than a small angle, and his head cannot look upwards. The figure is completely incapable of rotating its arms sideways at the elbows. Also, due to the fact that the fusion cannon is very large (being scaled for a realistic gun mode sight), it butts into the gun mode barrel behind his right shoulder whenever his arm is raised at any angle other than straight ahead.
- Accessories include Megatron's purple energy flail from "More than Meets the Eye, Part 2", the light saber (referred to by Takara as an "energy dagger" for obvious legal reasons) used in his duel against Prime in "The Transformers: The Movie", as well as the discarded laser pistol with which he subsequently kills him. Also included is a tiny translucent Kremzeek figure. His fusion cannon also contains a powerful red LED which casts a short-range spotlight when a button is pressed.
- Due to updated realistic toy gun laws, a debate arose surrounding the Masterpiece Megatron toy. Many fans thought the toy would prove difficult to import into the United States. These fears led some online importers to modify the toys to comply with customs laws. Although initially believed that this would involve permanently painting both the sight and barrel tips blaze orange or gluing on a large plug, final versions have been comparatively discreet. Manufactured by the individual importers, some retailers have elected to attach a rounded red plug into the barrel with permanent "adhesive", while others have used a flat-tipped yellow plug that was apparently only temporarily secured with double-sided tape. Still other retailers chose not to modify the toys at all.
- Additionally, Australians have also had to deal with strict gun and gun replica laws. While some collectors have managed to receive their Megatrons without incident, Australian Customs and the Federal Police have seized mass shipments and individual packages of the toy sent by certain online retailers, as they now classify Masterpiece Megatron as a gun replica. It is possible to collect a seized Megatron from customs if you live in New South Wales, but it requires a special permit issued by the government. To get this permit, you must go through a lengthy process to prove that you are elligible to own the figure and that you won't misuse it. The only exception is South Australia, where it is perfectly legal to own MP-5, but you must get it from within the country...which seems stupid when you think how hard it is to get him into the country in the first place.
- After much discussion with the Queensland Police and Customs, one collector was able to verify that, under Queensland law, it was classified as a "restricted" import. Further inquiries showed that importation was allowed if the importer held a B709A license to import replicas, and that whilst a license was required to import, there are (currently) no laws governing registering the item or providing secure "gun cabinet" storage. Obtaining this license involved mailing off an application plus photographs of the item, along with a statutory declaration stating that if the item was ever sold or disposed of that the collector would inform the police for tracking purposes. The issued license permitted importation of 1 figure only and was valid for 3 months. Customs allowed the import without incident.
- Given the relatively thin clips throughout the toy to hold it tightly together in gun mode, Megatron's plastic components are particularly prone to breakage, especially on the clips on the upper black grip plates and some of the silver sections near the trigger. Some owners of this figure have also reported rust and tarnish problems for this figure. Seibertron.com is hosting a guide[2] to combat the Cosmic Rust problem.
Revoltech
- Megatron (2007)
- Yamaguchi Series number: 025
- Accessories: Alternate head, 3 alternate hands (left & right open palms, right gun-holding hand)
- A non-transforming but highly articulated Megatron action figure(ine), Revoltech Megatron uses the Revoltech "revolver joints" (appropriate, if you think about it...) for maximum poseability. Megs includes a non-removable fusion cannon and a few alternate hands, as well as an alternate head with its mouth open in either a smirk, growl or sneer, depending on how you read it. His sculpting is explicitly in the style of Pat "serfdom" Lee's interpretation of Megatron.
- This figure uses specialized gray revolver joints in order to better blend with the surrounding sculpted parts.
- Starscream (2008)
- Yamaguchi Series number: 046
- The Revoltech Starscream toy included a Megatron accessory in his Walther P-38 altmode. While the silencer and scope are molded on, the stock can be removed in order to allow him to be wielded. He can be held by any Revoltech toy with a standardized gun-wielding hand, including Megatron himself.
Attacktix
- Megatron (Booster, 2007)
| ID number: | TF2-20 |
| Rarity: | |
| Faction: | Decepticon |
| Class: | Leader |
| Special: | Recover - 16/26 (61%) success ratio |
| Point Cost: | 40 |
| Base Speed: | 6 |
| Attack Type: | Shooter (Force Blast) |
- Based on his G1 cartoon appearance, this Megatron toy is a killer. He was available only in the Series 2 Starter Set along with Generation 1 Optimus Prime, Energon Landquake and Cybertron Skywarp.
- Megatron has an incredibly powerful translucent missile (don't fire it at at children or small dogs if you value their lives) and a Recover special power that allows the figure to stand back up if there's another Decepticon in play. Two Megatrons are a dangerous combination, feeding each other's recover powers and making them very hard to kill off. Plus you can pretend one of them is Straxus.
- As an added bonus, because of the way it is worded, you can use the Cybertron Megatron vehicle mode figure's Transform power to bring Megatron into play from your back-ups.
Sport Label
- Megatron Nike Free 7.0
- Seeking to exploit the tremendous energy potential of sweatshops, Megatron has taken on this new altmode to cement his alliance with Nike inc., since Cobra evidently wasn't enough of an Evil Empire for him...
- This rather unusual product line, thus far comprising only three entries, entirely utilizes the same body mold with different heads, making this the first time Optimus and Megatron have had identical bodies.
- Something of a shellformer, Nikeatron is colored primarily black and gray in his altmode of a realistic-looking, scaled-down Nike sneaker, complete with (gratuitously long) real fabric shoelaces. In robot mode, he incorporates a little additional red in predictable areas and has a somewhat uniquely-shaped yet instantly recognizable G1-inspired head, with rather snooty (or camp, take your pick) pursed lips. An undocumented aspect of his transformation is that his gun, which splits in two halves and stores inside his kibble when transforming (much like Rattrap's) has two handle pegs on opposite sides, so that the gun can be held either at its far end or halfway along its length. Additionally, the Megatron figure has an extra peg hole in his right forearm (well, technically so does Prime), allowing you to insert the mid-length plug of his black-colored weapon at this point, positioning the weapon in such a way as to resemble (vaguely) his traditional fusion cannon, rather than simply holding it in his hand.
- Somewhat perversely, Sneakertron's feet are sculpted in the likeness of his own sneaker altmode, so in effect, he is wearing himself! Kinky...
Henkei! Henkei!
- Megatron (Voyager, 2008)
- Japanese ID Number: D-01
- Henkei! Henkei! Transformers Megatron is a redeco of the Classics version. He features a significantly altered colour scheme, generally to make the toy more closely resemble his appearance in the Generation 1 cartoon and the original toyline. His chest plate is chromed silver, as well as the top of his knee guards.
Universe (2008)
- Megatron (Legends of Cybertron, 2008)
- A Legends Class version of Megatron inspired by his Generation 2 tank design, although featuring a more realistic shade of green.
- Sadly, because of his transformation, when transformed into tank mode his turret doesn't turn around.
- Megatron (Deluxe Class: Special Edition, 2008)
- A redeco of the "Ultimate Battle" Megatron from Classics, this time featuring a G1-inspired deco of grays, red and black. This new deco takes advantage of the mould break-up to add an additional plastic colour (5, rather than the original's 4). In actuality the dark grey parts on the original version of the mould are now divided between light grey, red and black plastic on the "Special Edition" version. This is really obvious if one compares their guns. "Ultimate Battle" Megatron's is solid grey, while "Special Edition" Megatron's sports a red stock.
- The Special Edition toy was designed for Australasian markets and features a bookbox style packaging with black-and-white boxart. The box better be good since he supports an inflated price tag as well (usually about 150% the standard Deluxe price for Deluxe figures outside the U.S., but it wasn't uncommon for him to be sold solo for as much as the "Special Edition" double-pack). He was not available at retail in North America, but was for sale on Hasbrotoyshop.com, like the other Special Edition toys.
- His feet are correctly assembled this time around, so yay for that.
Alternity
- Nissan Fairlady Z feat. Megatron (2009)
- Accessories: two "tesseractal swords"
- The Alternity Megatron transforms into a 1:32 scale model of a Nissan 370Z and features die-cast metal parts and rubber tires. The figure wields two "tesseractal swords" which can be pegged at its hips, or stored under the car in vehicle mode. Each forearm features a flip-out "gravital blade."
- The toy is available in two color variants: "Blade Silver" and "Premium Le Mans Blue." Another variant, "Diamond Black", will be due out soon.
Merchandise
Super Collection Figure / Heroes of Cybertron
- Megatron (2000)
- Megatron is a small non transforming figure available in blind packed boxes as part of Act 1 of Takara's SCF series.
- Megatron with energy weapon (2000)
- One of the chase items in Act 1 of Takara's SCF series. He now comes with his energon flail and is painted metallic grey.
- Megatron (2002)
- Available packaged in a blister pack, he is cast in translucent plastic to enable a light-pipe effect for his eyes.
- Megatron with Laserbeak (2003)
- Available in Act 4. Also available in Wave 5 of the Heroes of Cybertron series with the light pipe gimmick.
- Convoy Vs Megatron (2002)
- A Tokyo Toy Show exclusive includes a redeco of the Megatron SCF figure with a battle damage paint scheme. Both figures include their normal hands as well as the energon axe and energon flail.
MyClone
- Megatron (2003)
Hard Hero
- Megatron (2002)
- The second of Hard Hero's series of Transformers products, Megatron is a six-inch tall bust sculpted from cold-cast porcelain.
- Megatron (2003)
- A 12.5-inch tall Megatron statue sculpted aiming his fusion cannon while screaming in rage.
Palisades
- Megatron (Palisades, 2005)
- Megatron is a six-inch-tall polystone statue on a silver Decepticon-insignia stand. He is decorated with dirt to simulate battle damage, and has articulation in his head and arms. The statue was an exclusive at San Diego Comic-Con 2005.
Transformers - Mini Bust
- Megatron (Diamond Select, 2008)
- Released by Diamond Select Toys in 2008, Megatron was sculpted by Mark Wong of Art Asylum and limited to 1,500 pieces. The sculpt features Megatron perched above a raised Decepticon symbol while the front of the bust showcases the Heart of Cybertron as seen in the G1 episode "Microbots".
- Reformatted Megatron (Diamond Select, 2008)
- Released by Diamond Select Toys in 2008, Reformatted Megatron was an exclusive to on-line retailer Action Figure Xpress. He was sculpted by Mark Wong of Art Asylum and limited to 600 pieces. Set above Unicron, the sculpt features Megatron in the beginning stages of his reformation into Galvatron as featured in The Transformers: The Movie.
Robot Heroes
- Ultra Magnus and Megatron (2007)
- Robot Heroes Megatron is an adorably super-deformed figurine depicting the Decepticon leader aiming his fusion cannon with a great big smile on his mouth. Megatron has swivel articulation in his shoulders and was sold in a two-pack with Ultra Magnus.
- Decepticon Sneak Attack (multi-pack, 2007)
- "Supermetal Finish" Megatron is a redeco of the standard Robot Heroes Megatron, colored a shiny silver instead of white. He was only available in a Wal-Mart exclusive five-pack alongside "Hologram" Mirage, Cliffjumper, "Supermetal Finish" Optimus Prime and Skywarp.
Mighty Muggs
- Megatron (2009)
- Accessories: Fusion cannon
- This super-deformed, non-transformable Megatron figure uses the standard Mighty Muggs body template, with swivel joints in his neck and limbs. He comes with a similarly super-deformed version of his fusion cannon that fits into a hole on his right arm.
Transformers Wacky Wobblers
- Megatron (2009)
Notes
- It seems that no-one could get Megatron's box art right in Japan. His standard release used edited box art from the standard Microchange P-38 toy's black deco, recolored to Megatron's US toy color scheme with shiny 'chrome' and red on his legs and arms instead of the Japanese toy's flat gray and blue. The VS-X art replaced the red with blue, but kept the 'chrome'. The art on the 'Goodbye Megatron' set used edited US box art (which in turn was the Microchange P-38 UNCLE art with an added sigil) that replaced the red with blue, yet this toy used red plastic.
- In a possible fit of madness, a triple changer was proposed that would switch between Skywarp (possibly mistaken for Starscream), Megatron, and Skywarp's jet mode.
- In a slightly more sane attempt, another triple changer was proposed which would switch between Megatron, a very awkward Galvatron, and a Walther P-38 handgun with a futuristic silencer and laser sight.
- According to Don Figueroa, the mysterious clip on the back of 6" Titanium War Within Megatron was meant to carry the sword Megatron was depicted as using in The War Within. As in the comics, it would presumably have resembled the sword packaged with various versions of G1 Megatron. It may have been omitted due to cost concerns.
- G2 Megatron's lock-and-load shoulder cannon was remolded slightly and reused as the main cannon on the I.R.O.N Panther Tank in the very short-lived 1995 G.I. Joe line Sgt. Savage & The Screaming Eagles.
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