Possible Transformers The Last Knight Megatron Prototype Images Surface
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Thanks to Vector Sigma on Facebook, we get a look at a possible prototype for Transformers The Last Knight Megatron. The first image show the upper torso and head of Megatron while the second image shows a jet mode with Megatron's axe stored on top. The current speculation is that this could possibly be a triple changer due to the dragon feet visible at the tip of the wings. Could Megatron be officially revealed at the upcoming New York Toy Fair which starts tomorrow? Stay tuned to Seibertron.com all weekend for your front row seat to all things Transformers revealed at Toy Fair this weekend.
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Re: Possible Transformers The Last Knight Megatron Prototype Images Surface (1860126)
Posted by Kurona on February 17th, 2017 @ 12:44am CST
Posted by Kurona on February 17th, 2017 @ 12:44am CST
Well, after Thrilling 30 Springer and Titans Return - and to an extent, Combiner Wars - HasTak seem for the most part to have gotten the hang of Triple Changers granted they're Voyager or bigger. So this could work out very well.
Though I will note that we have now gone with both the Headmaster line featuring Triple Changers and a Decepticon Cybertronian Jet/Dragon Triple Changer without getting Snapdragon.
Though I will note that we have now gone with both the Headmaster line featuring Triple Changers and a Decepticon Cybertronian Jet/Dragon Triple Changer without getting Snapdragon.
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Posted by Chriphord on February 17th, 2017 @ 1:28am CST
Posted by Chriphord on February 17th, 2017 @ 1:28am CST
So first off, I love the fact that he has a retractable battle mask. Secondly, it looks like he's gonna be a voyager cause of the pin sizes. Third, it makes me a little hopeful for all of the new TLK molds. AoE was pretty disappointing for the most part due to the abundance of shellformers, and hopefully Megs is an example of what we're in store for this time around.
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Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on February 17th, 2017 @ 1:43am CST
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on February 17th, 2017 @ 1:43am CST
I like what I see so far
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Posted by Nexus Knight on February 17th, 2017 @ 1:45am CST
Posted by Nexus Knight on February 17th, 2017 @ 1:45am CST
Gonna comment on the first thing I centered in on- that axe/sword thing that looks epically Megatron-y. It feels less "knight" and more "Viking" IMO, but I'm no weapon expert, so I am almost certainly to be wrong.
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Posted by Techorgan on February 17th, 2017 @ 1:53am CST
Posted by Techorgan on February 17th, 2017 @ 1:53am CST
This TLK Megatron mold (maybe a Voyager Class one?) looks kinda great! 
He not just features a Marvel Cinematic Universe Ultron-like medieval knight body with 3-clawed feet, but also confirms past rumours that he did transform into a fighter jet which looks awesome too. Still, I can't say this is the best Megatron overall yet because we haven't seen his whole body & the paint job too. Who knows they designed his head in a way his side panels can cover up his mouth like in the viral clip & concept art? 'Cos that would be an insult if 
didn't... Maybe we might see his finished look @ tomorrows's ToyFair 2017, along with the other Transformers: The Last Knight toys, apparel & merchandise, which I'm quite eager to see them all in display. 
He not just features a Marvel Cinematic Universe Ultron-like medieval knight body with 3-clawed feet, but also confirms past rumours that he did transform into a fighter jet which looks awesome too. Still, I can't say this is the best Megatron overall yet because we haven't seen his whole body & the paint job too. Who knows they designed his head in a way his side panels can cover up his mouth like in the viral clip & concept art? 'Cos that would be an insult if didn't... Maybe we might see his finished look @ tomorrows's ToyFair 2017, along with the other Transformers: The Last Knight toys, apparel & merchandise, which I'm quite eager to see them all in display.
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Posted by Carnivius_Prime on February 17th, 2017 @ 2:04am CST
Was there? The only ones I recall being very 'shellformery' in the main line were Galvatron (cos impossible to reproduce his movie transformation but still a nice figure) and Crosshairs (which I love cos they use it as his duster). AoE had some of my favorite figures ever such as the Deluxe Bee, Voyager Grimlock and of course Evasion Prime and am very fond of various other ones like Voyager Hound, Deluxe Drift, Deluxe Crosshairs (as I already stated), some of the other Dinobots and the Armour Knight version of Leader Prime.
This new Megatron does look interesting though.
Posted by Carnivius_Prime on February 17th, 2017 @ 2:04am CST
unicron1200 wrote:AoE was pretty disappointing for the most part due to the abundance of shellformers.
Was there? The only ones I recall being very 'shellformery' in the main line were Galvatron (cos impossible to reproduce his movie transformation but still a nice figure) and Crosshairs (which I love cos they use it as his duster). AoE had some of my favorite figures ever such as the Deluxe Bee, Voyager Grimlock and of course Evasion Prime and am very fond of various other ones like Voyager Hound, Deluxe Drift, Deluxe Crosshairs (as I already stated), some of the other Dinobots and the Armour Knight version of Leader Prime.
This new Megatron does look interesting though.
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Posted by Kurona on February 17th, 2017 @ 2:19am CST
There was also Leader Optimus, arguably the biggest example of a shellformer since BWN Break.
Posted by Kurona on February 17th, 2017 @ 2:19am CST
Carnivius_Prime wrote:unicron1200 wrote:AoE was pretty disappointing for the most part due to the abundance of shellformers.
Was there? The only ones I recall being very 'shellformery' in the main line were Galvatron (cos impossible to reproduce his movie transformation but still a nice figure) and Crosshairs (which I love cos they use it as his duster). AoE had some of my favorite figures ever such as the Deluxe Bee, Voyager Grimlock and of course Evasion Prime and am very fond of various other ones like Voyager Hound, Deluxe Drift, Deluxe Crosshairs (as I already stated), some of the other Dinobots and the Armour Knight version of Leader Prime.
This new Megatron does look interesting though.
There was also Leader Optimus, arguably the biggest example of a shellformer since BWN Break.
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Posted by ToaLeePrime on February 17th, 2017 @ 3:27am CST
Posted by ToaLeePrime on February 17th, 2017 @ 3:27am CST
I'm gonna go ahead and say that those 'Dragon feet' are just his robot mode feet. His concept art does show him having clawed feet. In anycase... I WANT THAT MEGATRON NOW 
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Posted by Emerje on February 17th, 2017 @ 4:25am CST
Posted by Emerje on February 17th, 2017 @ 4:25am CST
Another image from the source of those last two is this one apparently from the Toy Fair display:
Check out the size of the dragon behind Megatron and Optimus! Not as big as Titan Trypticon, but massive nonetheless (unless those are some tiny figures in the foreground). That link is also calling Megatron Galvatron.
Emerje
Check out the size of the dragon behind Megatron and Optimus! Not as big as Titan Trypticon, but massive nonetheless (unless those are some tiny figures in the foreground). That link is also calling Megatron Galvatron.
Emerje
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Posted by Va'al on February 17th, 2017 @ 5:08am CST
Posted by Va'al on February 17th, 2017 @ 5:08am CST
Newsed! Thanks Emerje - though I think the Galvatron (reading the original VS post) is a mistake: they indicate the green grey truck behind OP as Galvatron; I don't think that's the case.
Also the dragon might just be art!
https://www.seibertron.com/transformers ... air/37355/
Also the dragon might just be art!
https://www.seibertron.com/transformers ... air/37355/
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Posted by Emerje on February 17th, 2017 @ 5:20am CST
Posted by Emerje on February 17th, 2017 @ 5:20am CST
Hard to say given the quality of the picture and there seems to be some colored lights causing illusions. It appears to be standing on the same surface as the other figures. The red portion looks to have a double hinge on the bottom an open gap under that. I think if it's real it might turn into some sort of Legends playset with the red part making a ramp.
Which Optimus is that anyway? It isn't the Voyager. A "???-Step" probably?
Emerje
Which Optimus is that anyway? It isn't the Voyager. A "???-Step" probably?
Emerje
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Posted by Va'al on February 17th, 2017 @ 5:29am CST
Could be could be! Playsets have been around for previous movie lines, so it might be one indeed.
We'll find out tomorrow, in any case!
As for OP - do you mean the big one or the truck at the front?
Posted by Va'al on February 17th, 2017 @ 5:29am CST
Emerje wrote:Hard to say given the quality of the picture and there seems to be some colored lights causing illusions. It appears to be standing on the same surface as the other figures. The red portion looks to have a double hinge on the bottom an open gap under that. I think if it's real it might turn into some sort of Legends playset with the red part making a ramp.
Which Optimus is that anyway? It isn't the Voyager. A "???-Step" probably?
Emerje
Could be could be! Playsets have been around for previous movie lines, so it might be one indeed.
We'll find out tomorrow, in any case!
As for OP - do you mean the big one or the truck at the front?
Re: Possible Transformers The Last Knight Megatron Prototype Images Surface (1860164)
Posted by Emerje on February 17th, 2017 @ 5:35am CST
Posted by Emerje on February 17th, 2017 @ 5:35am CST
The big one across from Voyager Grimlock, I wouldn't mistake the little one in front for a Voyager. 
Emerje
Emerje
Re: Possible Transformers The Last Knight Megatron Prototype Images Surface (1860165)
Posted by Va'al on February 17th, 2017 @ 5:50am CST
Eh.. speculating is what speculating does!
I'd assume that is a Leader class figure of OP, which is bound to happen because OP.
Posted by Va'al on February 17th, 2017 @ 5:50am CST
Emerje wrote:The big one across from Voyager Grimlock, I wouldn't mistake the little one in front for a Voyager.
Emerje
Eh.. speculating is what speculating does!
I'd assume that is a Leader class figure of OP, which is bound to happen because OP.
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Posted by Va'al on February 17th, 2017 @ 6:54am CST
Posted by Va'al on February 17th, 2017 @ 6:54am CST
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Posted by Kurona on February 17th, 2017 @ 8:16am CST
Posted by Kurona on February 17th, 2017 @ 8:16am CST
In a very surprising twist, right before Toy Fair starts; it looks like someone lucked out and got the upcoming Last Knight Voyager Optimus Prime toy early - and posted a little review to boot! Check out the video review below and tell us what you think in the forums!
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Posted by Stuartmaximus on February 17th, 2017 @ 8:34am CST
Posted by Stuartmaximus on February 17th, 2017 @ 8:34am CST
Offs! here's a better pic! now...it's either Scourge or
Predaking
Predaking
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Posted by william-james88 on February 17th, 2017 @ 9:11am CST
Posted by william-james88 on February 17th, 2017 @ 9:11am CST
Or just a 3 headed dragon.
Or Megatron
Also, it looks like a big one step like AOE Grimlock.
Or Megatron
Also, it looks like a big one step like AOE Grimlock.
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Posted by Carnivius_Prime on February 17th, 2017 @ 9:34am CST
Posted by Carnivius_Prime on February 17th, 2017 @ 9:34am CST
So yeah I'm buying that Voyager Opitmus Prime. No doubt about that.
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Posted by Hellscream9999 on February 17th, 2017 @ 9:55am CST
Posted by Hellscream9999 on February 17th, 2017 @ 9:55am CST
That Megatron looks amazing, hope if it is a triple changer, that it looks amazing too, bet the underside of the wings are hideous if there are actually dragon legs under them 
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Posted by Techorgan on February 17th, 2017 @ 9:55am CST
Posted by Techorgan on February 17th, 2017 @ 9:55am CST
I'll summarize my extremely honest thoughts of this Transformers: The Last Knight Voyager Class Optimus Prime in 4 parts: Truck mode, transformation, robot mode, weapons & storage based on the video review.
For his Western Star truck mode, this is the most accurate design compared to the AOE Leader Class Optimus Prime, for the latter's (AOE Leader Class version) cabin & passenger compartment are a bit longer than his real-life counterpart (Western Star truck) and of course, this Voyager Class one right here. He looks great! The paint detail is alright to be honest and I think a much more brighter red on the flames will dig it . The problem is all the wheels are not painted... & his robot mode legs can be seen at the back part where the hitch & the rear wheels are located, which honestly don't bother me too much. & from what the kid mentioned, as I believe all current ground-based alt mode Transformers toys will have the same problem, the wheels don't roll very well due to them being simply pegged into the slots unlike the old ones where they used metal pins to connect the wheels & the slots. 
For the transformation, he obviously doesn't look too complicated to transform. And I say not too complicated to transform means he doesn't have too many small flddly parts & the parts are quite blocky which makes the transformation a lot easier & fun. In addition, in comparison to how he transforms in the movie, managed to replicate his transformation to make it a lot more screen-accurate while not being too cumbersome & too many parts. 
And for the robot mode, same as his truck mode, he has the most screen-accurate design compared to the AOE Leader Class version. His molding is very detailed, & I do believe he is extremely poseable too like most Transformers toys. What's interesting is he like his AOE Leader Class version, he has waist articulation. And the back kibble (the roof of the truck cabin) doesn't bother me very much, it sits there very well. However, the biggest gripe to me as well as everyone is the paint apps. The armor panel beside his arms are just metallic blue with no flame details, & the chest pieces are just solid red with metallic blue paint (again no flame details), his head has too little silver paint detailing & the armor panels at the side of his legs are unpainted, which makes the toy look kinda cheap... But for the paint apps on his shoulder pads beside his head & the crotch armor, they look fine to me, same goes for the rest of his body parts.
For his weapons, and again, same goes for his truck mode & robot mode, the weapons designs really dig it too & 100% screen accurate! & the toy holds them very well. For the paint apps, the orange colour on the knight sword looks alright to me (maybe to give it an Energon glow or something which never happened for this sword unlike his former dual Energon swords). As for the gun-shield weapon, I don't get why they choose a cheap-looking bright blue as the ideal paint for the detailing... For me, a brighter red will do.
Finally for his weapons storage, it's 50-50 to me. I like the fact that designed two sword sheaths for under his truck & the back of his robot mode for easy storage. For the gun-shield weapon, its only storage is the hitch of his truck mode, which I think is partially ok to be honest, but unfortunately, it can't be stored at the back of his robot like the sword does.
Overall, I think this Voyager Class Optimus Prime looks okay to me. Not too bad & not too great. His pros are obviously on the designs & his transformation, but not for the paint apps. Still, I'll be eager to see what
will do to improve this toy. Who knows? Only time will tell.
For his Western Star truck mode, this is the most accurate design compared to the AOE Leader Class Optimus Prime, for the latter's (AOE Leader Class version) cabin & passenger compartment are a bit longer than his real-life counterpart (Western Star truck) and of course, this Voyager Class one right here. He looks great!
The paint detail is alright to be honest and I think a much more brighter red on the flames will dig it . The problem is all the wheels are not painted... & his robot mode legs can be seen at the back part where the hitch & the rear wheels are located, which honestly don't bother me too much. & from what the kid mentioned, as I believe all current ground-based alt mode Transformers toys will have the same problem, the wheels don't roll very well due to them being simply pegged into the slots unlike the old ones where they used metal pins to connect the wheels & the slots. For the transformation, he obviously doesn't look too complicated to transform. And I say not too complicated to transform means he doesn't have too many small flddly parts & the parts are quite blocky which makes the transformation a lot easier & fun. In addition, in comparison to how he transforms in the movie,
managed to replicate his transformation to make it a lot more screen-accurate while not being too cumbersome & too many parts. And for the robot mode, same as his truck mode, he has the most screen-accurate design compared to the AOE Leader Class version. His molding is very detailed, & I do believe he is extremely poseable too like most Transformers toys.
What's interesting is he like his AOE Leader Class version, he has waist articulation. And the back kibble (the roof of the truck cabin) doesn't bother me very much, it sits there very well. However, the biggest gripe to me as well as everyone is the paint apps. The armor panel beside his arms are just metallic blue with no flame details, & the chest pieces are just solid red with metallic blue paint (again no flame details), his head has too little silver paint detailing & the armor panels at the side of his legs are unpainted, which makes the toy look kinda cheap... But for the paint apps on his shoulder pads beside his head & the crotch armor, they look fine to me, same goes for the rest of his body parts. For his weapons, and again, same goes for his truck mode & robot mode, the weapons designs really dig it too & 100% screen accurate! & the toy holds them very well. For the paint apps, the orange colour on the knight sword looks alright to me (maybe to give it an Energon glow or something which never happened for this sword unlike his former dual Energon swords).
As for the gun-shield weapon, I don't get why they choose a cheap-looking bright blue as the ideal paint for the detailing... For me, a brighter red will do.Finally for his weapons storage, it's 50-50 to me. I like the fact that
designed two sword sheaths for under his truck & the back of his robot mode for easy storage. For the gun-shield weapon, its only storage is the hitch of his truck mode, which I think is partially ok to be honest, but unfortunately, it can't be stored at the back of his robot like the sword does.Overall, I think this Voyager Class Optimus Prime looks okay to me. Not too bad & not too great. His pros are obviously on the designs & his transformation, but not for the paint apps. Still, I'll be eager to see what
will do to improve this toy. Who knows? Only time will tell.
Re: Possible Transformers The Last Knight Megatron Prototype Images Surface (1860223)
Posted by Hellscream9999 on February 17th, 2017 @ 10:03am CST
I promise you, if you can wait, TT will definitely release a much better version of this mold - they always have
Posted by Hellscream9999 on February 17th, 2017 @ 10:03am CST
Techorgan wrote:Overall, I think this Voyager Class Optimus Prime looks okay to me. Not too bad & not too great. His pros are obviously on the designs, but not for the paint apps. Still, I'll be eager to see what
I promise you, if you can wait, TT will definitely release a much better version of this mold - they always have
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Posted by Techorgan on February 17th, 2017 @ 10:23am CST
Yup, that's true! Since 2012 or 2013 something, was famous for improving the designs (if neccessary) & most obviously, the paint apps, on all Hasbro's Transformers toys, but are sold even more expensive compared to 's due to the amount of improvements made & paint used. In my opinion, 's Transformers toys are for children while 's Transformers toys are for adult collectors & display only. I think this only applies for current ones only. For those since 1984 until 2011, both 's & 's Transformers toys look almost the same (high quality plastic which makes great durability, awesome package & toy designs, highly detailed paint apps, much larger size & a motherload of innovative features & gimmicks! Don't u think?
Posted by Techorgan on February 17th, 2017 @ 10:23am CST
Hellscream9999 wrote:Techorgan wrote:Overall, I think this Voyager Class Optimus Prime looks okay to me. Not too bad & not too great. His pros are obviously on the designs, but not for the paint apps. Still, I'll be eager to see what
I promise you, if you can wait, TT will definitely release a much better version of this mold - they always have
Yup, that's true! Since 2012 or 2013 something,
was famous for improving the designs (if neccessary) & most obviously, the paint apps, on all Hasbro's Transformers toys, but are sold even more expensive compared to 's due to the amount of improvements made & paint used. In my opinion, 's Transformers toys are for children while 's Transformers toys are for adult collectors & display only. I think this only applies for current ones only. For those since 1984 until 2011, both 's & 's Transformers toys look almost the same (high quality plastic which makes great durability, awesome package & toy designs, highly detailed paint apps, much larger size & a motherload of innovative features & gimmicks! Don't u think?
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Posted by Hellscream9999 on February 17th, 2017 @ 10:27am CST
Well, I was referencing the aoe leader prime that TT improved so much upon, but yeah, basically
Posted by Hellscream9999 on February 17th, 2017 @ 10:27am CST
Techorgan wrote:Hellscream9999 wrote:Techorgan wrote:Overall, I think this Voyager Class Optimus Prime looks okay to me. Not too bad & not too great. His pros are obviously on the designs, but not for the paint apps. Still, I'll be eager to see what
I promise you, if you can wait, TT will definitely release a much better version of this mold - they always have
Yup, that's true! Since 2012 or 2013 something,
Well, I was referencing the aoe leader prime that TT improved so much upon, but yeah, basically
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Posted by Carnivius_Prime on February 17th, 2017 @ 10:44am CST
Posted by Carnivius_Prime on February 17th, 2017 @ 10:44am CST
The paint apps don't bother me too much as I can add most it myself and Reprolabels will almost certainly release a set to add missing flames and such.
I'm a lil too wary about importing japanese TFs these days after the last few purchases I made or tried to make had issues and silly customs fees. Unless the Takara one is a spectucular improvement on what is already looking like a pretty cool figure I'll go with Hasbro here.
I'm a lil too wary about importing japanese TFs these days after the last few purchases I made or tried to make had issues and silly customs fees. Unless the Takara one is a spectucular improvement on what is already looking like a pretty cool figure I'll go with Hasbro here.
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Posted by Techorgan on February 17th, 2017 @ 10:46am CST
Posted by Techorgan on February 17th, 2017 @ 10:46am CST
Hellscream9999 wrote:Techorgan wrote:Hellscream9999 wrote:Techorgan wrote:Overall, I think this Voyager Class Optimus Prime looks okay to me. Not too bad & not too great. His pros are obviously on the designs, but not for the paint apps. Still, I'll be eager to see what
I promise you, if you can wait, TT will definitely release a much better version of this mold - they always have
Yup, that's true! Since 2012 or 2013 something,
Well, I was referencing the aoe leader prime that TT improved so much upon, but yeah, basically
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Posted by Kurona on February 17th, 2017 @ 10:47am CST
Not necessarily.
First off, Takara's toys cost more because they're imports - if you lived in Japan, paying for say Alpha Bravo or G2 Bruticus would be the equivalent of us importing a Takara toy.
Secondly... it's kind of mix and match. These days it seems to be less and less that Takara's paint apps are superior and more that they offer something different. Sometimes they are still indeed categorically better in every way - Titans Return Scourge and Blurr, for instance - but other times like with Titans Return Chromedome, Astrotrain, Combiner Wars Bruticus etc. they just offer a different take on the character - such as show-accuracy vs toy accuracy. I personally prefer the Hasbro decos of all three aforementioned toys, but other collectors (especially those predisposed towards the original G1 cartoon) would find much more value in the Takara decoes.
Posted by Kurona on February 17th, 2017 @ 10:47am CST
Techorgan wrote:Hellscream9999 wrote:Techorgan wrote:Overall, I think this Voyager Class Optimus Prime looks okay to me. Not too bad & not too great. His pros are obviously on the designs, but not for the paint apps. Still, I'll be eager to see what
I promise you, if you can wait, TT will definitely release a much better version of this mold - they always have
Yup, that's true! Since 2012 or 2013 something,
Not necessarily.
First off, Takara's toys cost more because they're imports - if you lived in Japan, paying for say Alpha Bravo or G2 Bruticus would be the equivalent of us importing a Takara toy.
Secondly... it's kind of mix and match. These days it seems to be less and less that Takara's paint apps are superior and more that they offer something different. Sometimes they are still indeed categorically better in every way - Titans Return Scourge and Blurr, for instance - but other times like with Titans Return Chromedome, Astrotrain, Combiner Wars Bruticus etc. they just offer a different take on the character - such as show-accuracy vs toy accuracy. I personally prefer the Hasbro decos of all three aforementioned toys, but other collectors (especially those predisposed towards the original G1 cartoon) would find much more value in the Takara decoes.
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Posted by Techorgan on February 17th, 2017 @ 10:53am CST
Yup, you're right. I have to admit.
BTW, I live in Malaysia.
Posted by Techorgan on February 17th, 2017 @ 10:53am CST
Kurona wrote:Techorgan wrote:Hellscream9999 wrote:Techorgan wrote:Overall, I think this Voyager Class Optimus Prime looks okay to me. Not too bad & not too great. His pros are obviously on the designs, but not for the paint apps. Still, I'll be eager to see what
I promise you, if you can wait, TT will definitely release a much better version of this mold - they always have
Yup, that's true! Since 2012 or 2013 something,
Not necessarily.
First off, Takara's toys cost more because they're imports - if you lived in Japan, paying for say Alpha Bravo or G2 Bruticus would be the equivalent of us importing a Takara toy.
Secondly... it's kind of mix and match. These days it seems to be less and less that Takara's paint apps are superior and more that they offer something different. Sometimes they are still indeed categorically better in every way - Titans Return Scourge and Blurr, for instance - but other times like with Titans Return Chromedome, Astrotrain, Combiner Wars Bruticus etc. they just offer a different take on the character - such as show-accuracy vs toy accuracy. I personally prefer the Hasbro decos of all three aforementioned toys, but other collectors (especially those predisposed towards the original G1 cartoon) would find much more value in the Takara decoes.
Yup, you're right. I have to admit.
BTW, I live in Malaysia.
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Posted by Stuartmaximus on February 17th, 2017 @ 11:24am CST
Posted by Stuartmaximus on February 17th, 2017 @ 11:24am CST
How about this image
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Posted by william-james88 on February 17th, 2017 @ 11:25am CST
100% certain its not a triple changer since those are not dragon feet. They are simply his feet that have a very organic design for this film, as previously revealed:
Posted by william-james88 on February 17th, 2017 @ 11:25am CST
Hellscream9999 wrote:That Megatron looks amazing, hope if it is a triple changer, that it looks amazing too, bet the underside of the wings are hideous if there are actually dragon legs under them
100% certain its not a triple changer since those are not dragon feet. They are simply his feet that have a very organic design for this film, as previously revealed:
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Posted by Hellscream9999 on February 17th, 2017 @ 11:33am CST
Darn, on the plus side, there's no errant third mode to detract from his figure
Posted by Hellscream9999 on February 17th, 2017 @ 11:33am CST
william-james88 wrote:Hellscream9999 wrote:That Megatron looks amazing, hope if it is a triple changer, that it looks amazing too, bet the underside of the wings are hideous if there are actually dragon legs under them
100% certain its not a triple changer since those are not dragon feet. They are simply his feet that have a very organic design for this film, as previously revealed:
Darn, on the plus side, there's no errant third mode to detract from his figure
Re: Possible Transformers The Last Knight Megatron Prototype Images Surface (1860260)
Posted by william-james88 on February 17th, 2017 @ 11:36am CST
Agreed Its definitely the toy I am looking most forward to. I love how different Megatron has been from movie to movie and all his different forms throughout different media. Optimus is usually a truck and usually has his robot bits in similar areas. But they always reinvent Megs and he looks freaken awesome here! The feet visible in jet mode would be a price to pay but the colours are uniform enough that it might not detract too much.
Posted by william-james88 on February 17th, 2017 @ 11:36am CST
Hellscream9999 wrote:william-james88 wrote:100% certain its not a triple changer since those are not dragon feet. They are simply his feet that have a very organic design for this film, as previously revealed:
Darn, on the plus side, there's no errant third mode to detract from his figure
Agreed
Its definitely the toy I am looking most forward to. I love how different Megatron has been from movie to movie and all his different forms throughout different media. Optimus is usually a truck and usually has his robot bits in similar areas. But they always reinvent Megs and he looks freaken awesome here! The feet visible in jet mode would be a price to pay but the colours are uniform enough that it might not detract too much.
Re: Possible Transformers The Last Knight Megatron Prototype Images Surface (1860261)
Posted by Va'al on February 17th, 2017 @ 11:36am CST
Yeah, it's in the story we covered.
https://www.seibertron.com/transformers ... air/37358/
Posted by Va'al on February 17th, 2017 @ 11:36am CST
Stuartmaximus wrote:How about this image
Yeah, it's in the story we covered.
https://www.seibertron.com/transformers ... air/37358/
Re: Possible Transformers The Last Knight Megatron Prototype Images Surface (1860262)
Posted by william-james88 on February 17th, 2017 @ 11:38am CST
Posted by william-james88 on February 17th, 2017 @ 11:38am CST
Maaaaan, I wish the image was bigger, we can see Megatron in the far right.
Re: Possible Transformers The Last Knight Megatron Prototype Images Surface (1860266)
Posted by Stuartmaximus on February 17th, 2017 @ 11:43am CST
Ooops, sorry, thanks
just wish the pic was high def, then we can zoom right in & see things sharp & clear
Posted by Stuartmaximus on February 17th, 2017 @ 11:43am CST
Va'al wrote:Stuartmaximus wrote:How about this image
Yeah, it's in the story we covered.
https://www.seibertron.com/transformers ... air/37358/
Ooops, sorry, thanks
just wish the pic was high def, then we can zoom right in & see things sharp & clear
Re: Possible Transformers The Last Knight Megatron Prototype Images Surface (1860267)
Posted by Va'al on February 17th, 2017 @ 11:45am CST
We will update when we have better images, and there will be actual product photos throughout the weekend.
Posted by Va'al on February 17th, 2017 @ 11:45am CST
Stuartmaximus wrote:Va'al wrote:Stuartmaximus wrote:How about this image
Yeah, it's in the story we covered.
https://www.seibertron.com/transformers ... air/37358/
Ooops, sorry, thanks
just wish the pic was high def, then we can zoom right in & see things sharp & clear
We will update when we have better images, and there will be actual product photos throughout the weekend.
Re: Possible Transformers The Last Knight Megatron Prototype Images Surface (1860306)
Posted by Tyrannacon on February 17th, 2017 @ 1:01pm CST
Posted by Tyrannacon on February 17th, 2017 @ 1:01pm CST
I do like how the other TLK stuff looks actually. I might get a few others, like the Barricade and new Optimus even as well. Sqweeks is kind of growing on me a little bit too.
Re: Possible Transformers The Last Knight Megatron Prototype Images Surface (1860308)
Posted by william-james88 on February 17th, 2017 @ 1:03pm CST
Will you get the leader or voyager?
Posted by william-james88 on February 17th, 2017 @ 1:03pm CST
TyrannosaurTJ wrote:I do like how the other TLK stuff looks actually. I might get a few others, like the Barricade and new Optimus even as well. Sqweeks is kind of growing on me a little bit too.
Will you get the leader or voyager?
Re: Possible Transformers The Last Knight Megatron Prototype Images Surface (1860316)
Posted by Autobot N on February 17th, 2017 @ 1:20pm CST
Posted by Autobot N on February 17th, 2017 @ 1:20pm CST
Dang, I was hoping not to have to get any TLK toys. That Voyager Optimus may be an exception.
Re: Possible Transformers The Last Knight Megatron Prototype Images Surface (1860327)
Posted by william-james88 on February 17th, 2017 @ 1:39pm CST
No I dont think thats right, and in fact I know its wrong. I can see why a non japanese perspective would come to this conclusion but there are a lot of falicies here which I thought we were over.
Firstly, Takara's main audience is kids. It always was and they keep saying it everytime, I dont know why fans just ignore them. You can read all their quotes on how its kids they serve for all their toys (minus MPs): viewtopic.php?f=4&t=106692&p=1778139&hilit=children+takara+arcee#p1778139
Secondly, and this is really important, the general price point for takara products is NOT higher. It only costs more to people outside japan because takara is not allowed to sell directly outside Japan, so any takara item sold in the US or elsehwere must be imported. So that means paying a higher fee.
it has NOTHING to do with better paint apps since the prices in the respective markets are the same. That means that hasbro is charging you the same amount takara charges japanese people and yet hasbro gives you less paint. This is what people should be angry over, not Takara charging more (because they dont).
reversely, hasbro isnt allowed to sell directly in japan, so hasbro products must be imported. So check below to see how much a Japanese person has to pay for Sky Shadow ($100), Broadside ($50) and Kup ($30)
Notice how that is exactly the same price takara items cost here?
So now you tell me, if you are in japan and you see these real prices, what would you think? Would you think its because Hasbro has better paint apps than your takara toys?
You can read more about how prices are actually the same here: takara-tomy-transformers-legends-thread-p1740815.php#p1740815
Posted by william-james88 on February 17th, 2017 @ 1:39pm CST
Techorgan wrote:Hellscream9999 wrote:Techorgan wrote:Overall, I think this Voyager Class Optimus Prime looks okay to me. Not too bad & not too great. His pros are obviously on the designs, but not for the paint apps. Still, I'll be eager to see what
I promise you, if you can wait, TT will definitely release a much better version of this mold - they always have
Yup, that's true! Since 2012 or 2013 something,
No I dont think thats right, and in fact I know its wrong. I can see why a non japanese perspective would come to this conclusion but there are a lot of falicies here which I thought we were over.
Firstly, Takara's main audience is kids. It always was and they keep saying it everytime, I dont know why fans just ignore them. You can read all their quotes on how its kids they serve for all their toys (minus MPs): viewtopic.php?f=4&t=106692&p=1778139&hilit=children+takara+arcee#p1778139
Secondly, and this is really important, the general price point for takara products is NOT higher. It only costs more to people outside japan because takara is not allowed to sell directly outside Japan, so any takara item sold in the US or elsehwere must be imported. So that means paying a higher fee.
it has NOTHING to do with better paint apps since the prices in the respective markets are the same. That means that hasbro is charging you the same amount takara charges japanese people and yet hasbro gives you less paint. This is what people should be angry over, not Takara charging more (because they dont).
reversely, hasbro isnt allowed to sell directly in japan, so hasbro products must be imported. So check below to see how much a Japanese person has to pay for Sky Shadow ($100), Broadside ($50) and Kup ($30)
Notice how that is exactly the same price takara items cost here?
So now you tell me, if you are in japan and you see these real prices, what would you think? Would you think its because Hasbro has better paint apps than your takara toys?
You can read more about how prices are actually the same here: takara-tomy-transformers-legends-thread-p1740815.php#p1740815
Re: Possible Transformers The Last Knight Megatron Prototype Images Surface (1860340)
Posted by dragons on February 17th, 2017 @ 2:26pm CST
i like that kid owns ipad, and $200 phone but he doesnt own decent video camera records in hd im no parent but this kid sounds to young to own phone, if little kids had good video camera record videos i may watch littel kids for toy reviews short get to point no need show articluation kinda entertaining make me feel like kid again.
this figure is better from age of exticion toy in bot mode
Posted by dragons on February 17th, 2017 @ 2:26pm CST
Kurona wrote:In a very surprising twist, right before Toy Fair starts; it looks like someone lucked out and got the upcoming Last Knight Voyager Optimus Prime toy early - and posted a little review to boot! Check out the video review below and tell us what you think in the forums!
i like that kid owns ipad, and $200 phone but he doesnt own decent video camera records in hd im no parent but this kid sounds to young to own phone, if little kids had good video camera record videos i may watch littel kids for toy reviews short get to point no need show articluation kinda entertaining make me feel like kid again.
this figure is better from age of exticion toy in bot mode
Re: Possible Transformers The Last Knight Megatron Prototype Images Surface (1860404)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on February 17th, 2017 @ 4:15pm CST
By the way, is it just me, or on the right side of the image, are those deluxe Drift, voyager Hound, Leader Megatron, and a legends Crosshairs?
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on February 17th, 2017 @ 4:15pm CST
Va'al wrote:Stuartmaximus wrote:How about this image
Yeah, it's in the story we covered.
https://www.seibertron.com/transformers ... air/37358/
By the way, is it just me, or on the right side of the image, are those deluxe Drift, voyager Hound, Leader Megatron, and a legends Crosshairs?
Re: Possible Transformers The Last Knight Megatron Prototype Images Surface (1860469)
Posted by william-james88 on February 17th, 2017 @ 6:59pm CST
Yeahbut even more than that. You also have voyager megatron, and legion megatron. And a rerelease of leader prime from AOE
Posted by william-james88 on February 17th, 2017 @ 6:59pm CST
D-Maximus_Prime wrote:Va'al wrote:Stuartmaximus wrote:How about this image
Yeah, it's in the story we covered.
https://www.seibertron.com/transformers ... air/37358/
By the way, is it just me, or on the right side of the image, are those deluxe Drift, voyager Hound, Leader Megatron, and a legends Crosshairs?
Yeahbut even more than that. You also have voyager megatron, and legion megatron. And a rerelease of leader prime from AOE
Re: Possible Transformers The Last Knight Megatron Prototype Images Surface (1860497)
Posted by EvasionModeBumblebee on February 17th, 2017 @ 8:25pm CST
Posted by EvasionModeBumblebee on February 17th, 2017 @ 8:25pm CST
That Optimus on the far right is the AOE Leader, you can see the backpack. I also zoomed in with photoshop and there's a deluxe/voyager Drift and you can see a few letters of that dragon's name.
Re: Possible Transformers The Last Knight Megatron Prototype Images Surface (1860519)
Posted by Optimus Prime13th on February 17th, 2017 @ 9:34pm CST
Posted by Optimus Prime13th on February 17th, 2017 @ 9:34pm CST
So Megatron is going back to his original alt mode just with a few changes. Can't really complaine, I liked the first movie Cybertronian jet mode plus I will say I like the new dark Knight look he has.
Re: Possible Transformers The Last Knight Megatron Prototype Images Surface (1860520)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on February 17th, 2017 @ 9:54pm CST
It wouldn't happen to be "Trypticon", would it?
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on February 17th, 2017 @ 9:54pm CST
EvasionModeBumblebee wrote:That Optimus on the far right is the AOE Leader, you can see the backpack. I also zoomed in with photoshop and there's a deluxe/voyager Drift and you can see a few letters of that dragon's name.
It wouldn't happen to be "Trypticon", would it?
Re: Possible Transformers The Last Knight Megatron Prototype Images Surface (1860534)
Posted by william-james88 on February 17th, 2017 @ 10:43pm CST
It looks either to be Boneyard or Monstructor or something like that.
And thats a deluxe drift, it just looks bigger because its in a box. Oh and this has me thinking of something I wanted to say.
You guys notice how ALL non simplified toys are in Premier Edition boxes? Its the entire line, not just the early ones. And that makes sense since there was nothing premium about them anyway. Its just the name to distinguish them from the other sublines, as was alluded to previously.
But that also means that it will indeed be 30$ for voyagers at Target, at least until there is a price revision (which can happen).
Posted by william-james88 on February 17th, 2017 @ 10:43pm CST
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:EvasionModeBumblebee wrote:That Optimus on the far right is the AOE Leader, you can see the backpack. I also zoomed in with photoshop and there's a deluxe/voyager Drift and you can see a few letters of that dragon's name.
It wouldn't happen to be "Trypticon", would it?
It looks either to be Boneyard or Monstructor or something like that.
And thats a deluxe drift, it just looks bigger because its in a box. Oh and this has me thinking of something I wanted to say.
You guys notice how ALL non simplified toys are in Premier Edition boxes? Its the entire line, not just the early ones. And that makes sense since there was nothing premium about them anyway. Its just the name to distinguish them from the other sublines, as was alluded to previously.
But that also means that it will indeed be 30$ for voyagers at Target, at least until there is a price revision (which can happen).
Re: Possible Transformers The Last Knight Megatron Prototype Images Surface (1860580)
Posted by Rellko on February 18th, 2017 @ 5:33am CST
Posted by Rellko on February 18th, 2017 @ 5:33am CST
Oh, great, I thought the entire back of the truck would be stuck on the back of the robot mode, but this is definitely smoother...
Re: Possible Transformers The Last Knight Megatron Prototype Images Surface (1860584)
Posted by RAR on February 18th, 2017 @ 7:50am CST
I'm subscribed to Panda Prime on Youtube he's pretty young.
Posted by RAR on February 18th, 2017 @ 7:50am CST
dragons wrote:Kurona wrote:In a very surprising twist, right before Toy Fair starts; it looks like someone lucked out and got the upcoming Last Knight Voyager Optimus Prime toy early - and posted a little review to boot! Check out the video review below and tell us what you think in the forums!
i like that kid owns ipad, and $200 phone but he doesnt own decent video camera records in hd im no parent but this kid sounds to young to own phone, if little kids had good video camera record videos i may watch littel kids for toy reviews short get to point no need show articluation kinda entertaining make me feel like kid again.
this figure is better from age of exticion toy in bot mode
I'm subscribed to Panda Prime on Youtube he's pretty young.
Re: Possible Transformers The Last Knight Megatron Prototype Images Surface (1860589)
Posted by Va'al on February 18th, 2017 @ 9:09am CST
Posted by Va'al on February 18th, 2017 @ 9:09am CST
From the official Hasbro Twitter account, we have a look at the other corner of their showroom set-up at New York Toy Fair 2017, currently at Javits Center - the one pertaining to Transformers: The Last Knight! The image below is meant to be showcasing Sqweeks and the cast and crew of the movie, but look on the right: you'll see the tail end of the toy display, including Drift, Hound, Sqweeks, possibly Megatron and more! Are you excited about the reveals coming through today? Stay tuned for more news as it happens, here at Seibertron.com.
