Combiner Wars Leader Class Armada Megatron In Stock On TRU.com

"Lider Class"? Well that must be a new class then.

Spelling things conventionally is for other web sites. Thanks for standing up to those grammar conformists, TRU. I salute you.

It's for pseudo-Italian, Spanish, Portuguese and Polish speakers - of course.

Same crap with HTS. Armada Megatron has shown up several times with no restock of regular Megatron. Assuming it was ever in stock to begin with. Why it is not the other way around is beyond me. Obviously no one wants these Armada Megatrons. Why they did not pack these in a case of four and do a 3:1 ratio is beyond me. More of those intelligent decisions from the Hasbro board room.

I dont think it's that no one wants them, I think people want g1 megs more. But yes, they should have thought of this. I'm not sure when it became a good business decision to restrict supply of popular items. Does Hasbro have some sort of deal with a Scalping Cabal?

Actually I have no interest in the G1 version of megatron because he is out of scale with the rest of my CHUG collection. Plus he is a stupid tank. However, I am very interested in armada megatron because Its a more obscure homage, even if the scale is off. But ill wait for this to show up in retail since I dont live in BFE.

shockblast2 wrote:Same crap with HTS. Armada Megatron has shown up several times with no restock of regular Megatron. Assuming it was ever in stock to begin with. Why it is not the other way around is beyond me. Obviously no one wants these Armada Megatrons. Why they did not pack these in a case of four and do a 3:1 ratio is beyond me. More of those intelligent decisions from the Hasbro board room.

Hasbro is their own worst friend. With friends like those who needs enemies? Just like that Astrotrain colors....who the frak makes those decisions anyways?

Optimizzy wrote:I dont think it's that no one wants them, I think people want g1 megs more. But yes, they should have thought of this. I'm not sure when it became a good business decision to restrict supply of popular items. Does Hasbro have some sort of deal with a Scalping Cabal?

It's anecdotal evidence, but my local TRU has managed to get these in stock a few times, and both figures sell out very quickly. There is demand for Armada Megatron, just not as much as for G1 Megatron.

Rated X wrote:However, I am very interested in armada megatron because Its a more obscure homage, even if the scale is off. But ill wait for this to show up in retail since I dont live in BFE.

The scale isn't off for him. Armada Megatron was a BIG guy. Armada Starscream, however, should have been a Voyager instead of a mere Deluxe.

Sabrblade wrote:

Rated X wrote:However, I am very interested in armada megatron because Its a more obscure homage, even if the scale is off. But ill wait for this to show up in retail since I dont live in BFE.

The scale isn't off for him. Armada Megatron was a BIG guy. Armada Starscream, however, should have been a Voyager instead of a mere Deluxe.

Agreed.

Only a few people want the Armada version - it's the G1 version that people really want. Sold out everywhere, that one is. The reason? I think it's that butt-ugly head. If they'd given the Armada deco a G1 head, and G2 paint, I think it would be selling much better....

The case assortment makes perfect sense to me.

A lot of people who either got back into Transformers as young adults, or who got into Transformers the first time as kids, did so via Armada/Energon/Cybertron. I think there's definite appeal for that figure, especially since the 'G1' deco is really IDW Megatron, which just may have less appeal than a tradition gun Megatron.

Plus, we'll probably see a case revision in the near future. It's happened before. I'm not too worried yet - patience has on average paid off for me.

shockblast2 wrote:Same crap with HTS. Armada Megatron has shown up several times with no restock of regular Megatron. Assuming it was ever in stock to begin with. Why it is not the other way around is beyond me. Obviously no one wants these Armada Megatrons. Why they did not pack these in a case of four and do a 3:1 ratio is beyond me. More of those intelligent decisions from the Hasbro board room.

The larger the figures, the fewer there are per case due to shipping requirements. Leaders are a case of 2, and that's not changing.

Just bought both Leader Megatrons from my local TRU this morning. I almost missed them entirely, as they were down on the bottom shelf (foot level). Glad I picked them up, as they look great in person. Sorry to TFSource, but I've canceled my stacked pre-order. Nothing beats instant gratification!

Out of the two I'd rather get the G1 version. That 'Armada' version is just a whole pile of bleh, rather have the original Armada version.

Kyleor wrote:Out of the two I'd rather get the G1 version. That 'Armada' version is just a whole pile of bleh, rather have the original Armada version.

I would have agreed with you a couple months ago, but after seeing it in person I think it's a wonderful looking character.

I wish IDW would pull a "Gigatron" and put him in the current fiction.

Kyleor wrote:Out of the two I'd rather get the G1 version. That 'Armada' version is just a whole pile of bleh, rather have the original Armada version.

You can arrange the left arm and fusion canon such that it looks like the canon is coming off his hip instead of his arm for Armada Megatron. Let him borrow CW Dragstrip's short sword and give him a Minicon, and he's ready to go as a "Classics" version of his Armada self.

Optimizzy wrote:

Kyleor wrote:Out of the two I'd rather get the G1 version. That 'Armada' version is just a whole pile of bleh, rather have the original Armada version.

I would have agreed with you a couple months ago, but after seeing it in person I think it's a wonderful looking character.

I wish IDW would pull a "Gigatron" and put him in the current fiction.

Didn't IDW put a Gigatron in the recent Drift mini-series?

megatronus wrote:

Optimizzy wrote:

Kyleor wrote:Out of the two I'd rather get the G1 version. That 'Armada' version is just a whole pile of bleh, rather have the original Armada version.

I would have agreed with you a couple months ago, but after seeing it in person I think it's a wonderful looking character.

I wish IDW would pull a "Gigatron" and put him in the current fiction.

Didn't IDW put a Gigatron in the recent Drift mini-series?

That's what he's talking about. "Pull a Gigatron" as in "Take a non-G1 Megatron and make it into a differently-named separate character"

Sabrblade wrote:

megatronus wrote:

Optimizzy wrote:

Kyleor wrote:Out of the two I'd rather get the G1 version. That 'Armada' version is just a whole pile of bleh, rather have the original Armada version.

I would have agreed with you a couple months ago, but after seeing it in person I think it's a wonderful looking character.

I wish IDW would pull a "Gigatron" and put him in the current fiction.

Didn't IDW put a Gigatron in the recent Drift mini-series?

That's what he's talking about. "Pull a Gigatron" as in "Take a non-G1 Megatron and make it into a differently-named separate character"

I misread it on my tiny phone screen as "put" a Gigatron. My mistake!

Went in search of G1 Megatron and couldn't find him. Was putting a lot of hope in Walmart and no luck. Really wish Target would've stocked these leaders.

Makes sense. I saw like 7 of this guy at Toys R Us today. No g1 Megs. It's not that it's a bad figure but I can't see myself spending almost 50 bones on this guy right now.

My local Walmart had both the Armada and G1 Megatrons on the shelf this past weekend. I avoided buying them since I preordered the G1 Megatron on HTS for $36 vs $45+tax. I like the larger size of the Leader over the Voyager. Plus, the G1 color scheme vs ...whatever they were going for with the Voyager just looks better. Not getting CW Prime, though. Keeping my original Classics Prime.

I got the G1 Style Megatron and although he is a Great figure, he is just too darn tall stood with the other decepticons I have.

I really want to get the Armada Megatron, but I have feeling that due to the over populated amount in stores, most places will discount him after a few months.

My main issue with the Megatron figure in general is how he stands. He either leans forward where is towers over my other cons, or he leans a little backwards depending on how you place his legs.

I don't know if this is something that will be corrected on the Takara version or not though.

I just had a thought on how I am going to make G1 Megatron have symbols that can be changed around. I am going to take an Autobot and Decepticon symbol from Contruct-Bots, cut the peg off and glue a magnet in it to be flush with the back. Then I am going to put a strip of metal on the inside of the chest piece to attach it to. It should allow it to be put in place in both the robot and vehicle mode. Beats a stupid decal.

Have there been any rumors regarding the leader Thundercracker mold getting a Sunstorm repaint?

Rodimus Prime wrote:Have there been any rumors regarding the leader Thundercracker mold getting a Sunstorm repaint?

I hope not. Garbage character needs to stay dead. Give me a Starscream and Skyward before the yellow knock off.

Changing the subject.... what a difference a month or so makes. When they first announced the CW Leader Ultra Magnus, I knew nothing of his IDW story line, or that he was just a set of armor and a little dude. So I thought this toy was an outrage. Now I'm all comic book current and UM just might be the non MP figure I'm most looking forward to. I'm skipping Megatron unless I can find him on sale, and I don't want any seekers in Jetfires mold. For my seekers (at least Thundercracker) I'm gonna pick up the iGear Con Raptor mold. Perfect comic book accuracy.

Ironhidensh wrote:Changing the subject.... what a difference a month or so makes. When they first announced the CW Leader Ultra Magnus, I knew nothing of his IDW story line, or that he was just a set of armor and a little dude. So I thought this toy was an outrage. Now I'm all comic book current and UM just might be the non MP figure I'm most looking forward to. I'm skipping Megatron unless I can find him on sale, and I don't want any seekers in Jetfires mold. For my seekers (at least Thundercracker) I'm gonna pick up the iGear Con Raptor mold. Perfect comic book accuracy.

MTMTE Magnus is in my top five characters of the whole comic book series. He is my most anticipated figure, even more than Devastator or Defensor.

Leader Class Combiner Wars Ultra Magnus Boxed

Multiple Seibertron.com site sponsors have sent us news of their new pre-order for a highly sought after figure from the Generations Combiner Wars line (that does not fit in with other combiners) - Leader Class Ultra Magnus, in his IDW Enforcer guise, complete with Minimus Ambus minibot feature! Check out the links below for BBTS, The Chosen Prime and TFSource pre-order listings, and some in-package images for the figure.

Big Bad Toy Store - Leader Ultra Magnus $46.99

TFSource - Leader Ultra Magnus $46.99

The Chosen Prime - Leader Ultra Magnus $44.99

What with those shoulders?

Sabrblade wrote:What with those shoulders?

I think, based on pictures we've seen before, that they collapse further into the shoulder pads to look less awkward.

Sabrblade wrote:What with those shoulders?

Seems to be twofold:
The shoulders are pushed down to fit him in the box
AND
Hasbro stock photographers can't transform the toys well

EDIT: Okay I read his publicity blurb on BBTS and it's kind of funny

Courage is Stronger When Combined!

Who is he combining with, Minimus Ambus? I don't know if him sitting inside, having no visible impact on the outward appearance and function of the toy, qualifies as "combining."

The TRANSFORMERS Generations Leader class Ultra Magnus is rendered in incredible detail and with impressive conversions.

INCREDIBLE DETAIL!
IMPRESSIVE CONVERSIONS! (that are more or less the same as all Ultra Magnus toys of this style.)

This large, feature-packed LEADER scale action figure features a firing projectile, massive weaponry and working vehicle features.

Hype to English translation: "working vehicle features"=rolling wheels and a turning cab

Figure converts in 15 or more steps and includes a Collector Card.

15 or more? Why can't you just say how many steps it converts in?

I dunno, I just love marketing speak. Every little detail is the COOLEST EVER and you're a LOSER if you don't have this toy. It amuses me. I'm not saying he isn't an awesome toy, but the blurb kind of oversells him.

nope nope and nope. wake me when hes on hts

Primeultimus wrote:Leader Class Combiner Wars Ultra Magnus Boxed

Naaaaaah! Too out of scale....... Really guys! Could you help me find my jaw 'cause I just dropped it on the floor. I wonder how Tomy will implement this? I'm out of the loop on IDW so is this Hasbro version IDW accurate?

The color scheme looks very.... American.

I got my preorder in.

fenrir72 wrote:

Primeultimus wrote:Leader Class Combiner Wars Ultra Magnus Boxed

Naaaaaah! Too out of scale....... Really guys! Could you help me find my jaw 'cause I just dropped it on the floor. I wonder how Tomy will implement this? I'm out of the loop on IDW so is this Hasbro version IDW accurate?

Purely design-wise, yes, it's accurate (more or less). But in the comics he has a blue waist and red thighs, rather than all that white.
http://imgur.com/0BKclOw,xstw7R4

Another Magnus? The excessive reuse of G1 characters is really getting ridiculously out of control, now...

Don't care what the IDW haters say - Minimus Ambus is cute!

Preordered!

That Bot wrote:

Courage is Stronger When Combined!

Who is he combining with, Minimus Ambus? I don't know if him sitting inside, having no visible impact on the outward appearance and function of the toy, qualifies as "combining."

They probably worded it this way because Hasbro wants people to think of Ultra Magnus and Minimus Ambus as two independent characters. They said one of the reasons why Ambus can't ride inside in truck mode is so it didn't look like Magnus was just a mech suit when in the comic that's exactly what he is.

This large, feature-packed LEADER scale action figure features a firing projectile, massive weaponry and working vehicle features.

Hype to English translation: "working vehicle features"=rolling wheels and a turning cab

He has a firing projectile? I thought all four were fake, which one fires?

Figure converts in 15 or more steps and includes a Collector Card.

15 or more? Why can't you just say how many steps it converts in?

I'm guessing it depends on if you include Ambus into the mix or not.

Emerje

MartianSpyGirl1996 wrote:Another Magnus? The excessive reuse of G1 characters is really getting ridiculously out of control, now...

You squeeze the franchise for all it's worth.

That Bot wrote:

fenrir72 wrote:

Primeultimus wrote:Leader Class Combiner Wars Ultra Magnus Boxed

Naaaaaah! Too out of scale....... Really guys! Could you help me find my jaw 'cause I just dropped it on the floor. I wonder how Tomy will implement this? I'm out of the loop on IDW so is this Hasbro version IDW accurate?

Purely design-wise, yes, it's accurate (more or less). But in the comics he has a blue waist and red thighs, rather than all that white.
http://imgur.com/0BKclOw,xstw7R4

Blue waist and red thigh? Smart bet that's what the Tomy version will look like.I'll wait (gives my wallet a chance to recover from all the butt hurt it's been experiencing.

MartianSpyGirl1996 wrote:Another Magnus? The excessive reuse of G1 characters is really getting ridiculously out of control, now...

The last G1 Ultra Magnus toy that turned from car carrier into red, white, and blue robot (other than the Masterpiece) was the 6" Titanium figure from 2007. That figure was a floppy mess, and the Masterpiece is in a different league of price, intricacy, and aesthetics. There have been a few White Optimus Primes but this is the first time there has been a proper Classics-style Ultra Magnus.

Still on the fence with this one. I have the TFA version of UM, which I still think is the best made to date. And this one doesn't have a hammer - I thought that was kind of UM's 'signature weapon' now...

Edit: See below - guess he DOES have a hammer...

I think he does come with a hammer.

Edit:


Had to dig.

Ah, so he does have one. Nice.

YUMMY! ... but where's the hammer?

Mechastrike wrote:YUMMY! ... but where's the hammer?

Check the video above. It's formed from his gun and shoulder rocket launchers.
(Yes, hammering your enemies with a hammer made from rockets. Because that's how Magnus deals with things)