Megatron (BS)

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".

Should he require more power, Megatron also possesses a fusion launcher that he constructed himself, which he can use to take down a large number of opponents in a short amount of time.

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 comes with Nemesis Prime and Super Bot Acid Storm.

• More information on 3-pack Megatron at TFU.info

• 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.

• More information on Launcher Megatron at TFU.info

• 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 has more lopsided stats (sorta), and was shortpacked one per case.

This mold was redecoed into Motorbreath.

• More information on Super Bot Megatron at TFU.info

• 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, Decepticon Brawl, Bumblebee, and a Matrix prize.

• More information on Battle for the Matrix Megatron at TFU.info

• Megatron (2012)
  • Series: 1
  • Number: B018
    • Fist strength: 800
    • Blaster strength: 520
    • Sword strength: 300

Part of the fifth wave of Bot Shots Series 1 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.

• More information on "Cybertruck" Megatron at TFU.info

• Dragon Track (Playset, 2013)
  • Series: 2
  • Number: UB002
    • Fist strength: 480
    • Blaster strength: 735
    • Sword strength: 405
  • Accessories: Launcher

Available only with the 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 a launcher that can be connected to the track, as well as Flip Shot Optimus Prime and his launcher.

• More information on Dragon Track Megatron at TFU.info

"I—I stayed out in the sun too long, okay!?"

• 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.

At least, we think it's a car.

• Megatron (2013)
  • Series: 2
  • Number: B008
    • Fist strength: 725
    • Blaster strength: 220
    • Sword strength: 675

Part of the third wave of Bot Shots Series 2 single-packs, this new-mold Megatron transforms into a vaguely-animalistic black-and-silver car with wings. As a Spin Shot, one manually winds up his upper body beforehand when transforming him into vehicle mode, where striking the front of the vehicle will cause him to burst open and spin while auto-transforming.

Notes

• Megatron's ability to link up to a black hole to gain power (and become a Super Bot) is a reference to a similar ability that Generation 1 Megatron possessed on the bio of his original toy.