Talk:Megatron (G1)/toys
Hi guys.
In addition to my first contribution a while back (the Masterpiece Megs write-up), I've just added a bunch of new stuff I noticed wasn't in there, like Sport Label and also the nontransforming Megatron gunmode accessories included with Masterpiece Prime and Reissue Starscream. I know they're not actual transforming toys per se, but my argument is that:
a] They're official Takara products explicity identified as Megatron, and:
b] since we list nontransforming representations of Megs in robot mode (revoltech, heroes etc.), it'd be kinda "form-ist" to omit these. Plus, they do technically have moving parts. Kinda...
Hope you guys find it all kosher.
Cheers, PacifistPrime.
The looks on Henkei Megatron
Saw it today, and it has a dull white repaint, save for some silver which probably flakes. It's looks very bland and metaphorically cheap; people are better off with the American version. --akindofdrifter
Optimus Prime Vs Megatron: The Ultimate Battle set
I saw several of the 'OPVM:TUB' box sets, minus the DVD, this evening at the Dollar General store where I work at. It still has the same packaging as last year's offering; possibly leftovers from Hasbro's warehouse. Still, not a bad idea to send out in light of the soon release of 'TF:ROTF'. - Zadok Rox 23:05, 17 May 2009 (EDT)
"Safety/Lava Bath Megatron"
From the For safety reasons page:
- As such, it is entirely legal for dealers to sell original G1 Megatron figures, as they are grandfathered in; but any later American release of the toy WOULD have to meet these standards, hence the "Safety/Lava Bath Megatron" toy, which STILL failed to meet these guidelines, as the entire external surface was not (and likely could not be) made from a single color of plastic.
Any more info on this, since it's not mentioned here (even as a {{canceledtoy}})? - SanityOrMadness 13:25, 23 September 2009 (EDT)
- It was a slide on Hasbro's presentation for one BotCon or another. We weren't allowed to take pictures that year. It was a bright orange and blue-chromed G1 Megatron. --ItsWalky 15:44, 23 September 2009 (EDT)
Hasbro not re-using Classics Megatron?
I've seen a few people on a forum off-handedly mention that Hasbro won't re-use Classics Megatron because even it doesn't meet safety standards any longer. Has this actually been said anywhere, or are these people wackos? -- Arborday 23:28, 3 May 2010 (EDT)
AM Radio
Not to spoil anyone's fun, but I've heard rumors that the gun contains a mic in the back of the scope, not the front of the barrel. Could this be verified, debunked, or what?
