Takara Tomy ARTS Sega Mega Drive Megatron Colour Image

Monday, May 26th, 2014 7:55AM CDT

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Remember that Mega Drive Megatron figure we saw a while back? HobbyLinkJapan have just tweeted a colour image of it! Check it out below, and head here for a pre-order listing.

In this amazing limited-release toy, Megatron transforms from a Sega Mega Drive (known as a Sega Genesis in North America) into his own sweet robotic self! While you can't actually use this item to play videogames (it must be noted that this is NOT an actual, functioning videogame console), Megatron's right hand is a usable USB drive! Megatron will stand a mighty 19cm tall in his robot form. This fantastic item is a collaboration between Sega and Takara Tomy, and it's a must-have for Transformers fans!

Credit(s): HLJ

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Re: Takara Tomy ARTS Sega Mega Drive Megatron Colour Image (1577176)
Posted by RhA on May 26th, 2014 @ 8:43am CDT

I'm so gonna buy this.

Re: Takara Tomy ARTS Sega Mega Drive Megatron Colour Image (1577180)
Posted by It Is Him on May 26th, 2014 @ 8:57am CDT

This can't come out sooner

Re: Takara Tomy ARTS Sega Mega Drive Megatron Colour Image (1577183)
Posted by It Is Him on May 26th, 2014 @ 9:11am CDT

BBTS just put up preorders for this it seems.

http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=SNT10053&mode=retail

Re: Takara Tomy ARTS Sega Mega Drive Megatron Colour Image (1577209)
Posted by Forgotten on May 26th, 2014 @ 10:48am CDT

Did I read that right, Riobot designed this? Preordered either way.

Re: Takara Tomy ARTS Sega Mega Drive Megatron Colour Image (1577221)
Posted by Sabrblade on May 26th, 2014 @ 11:41am CDT

Segatron.

That is all.

Re: Takara Tomy ARTS Sega Mega Drive Megatron Colour Image (1577222)
Posted by Va'al on May 26th, 2014 @ 11:46am CDT

In Italian, that is hilarious. But to be fair, the company's name always was. :lol:

Re: Takara Tomy ARTS Sega Mega Drive Megatron Colour Image (1577381)
Posted by wewyllenium on May 26th, 2014 @ 9:30pm CDT

Now give me Nindendimus Prime!!!

Re: Takara Tomy ARTS Sega Mega Drive Megatron Colour Image (1577386)
Posted by Sabrblade on May 26th, 2014 @ 9:46pm CDT

wewyllenium wrote:Now give me Nindendimus Prime!!!

Nay! "Super FamiConvoy".

Re: Takara Tomy ARTS Sega Mega Drive Megatron Colour Image (1577654)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on May 28th, 2014 @ 8:42am CDT

Sabrblade wrote:
wewyllenium wrote:Now give me Nindendimus Prime!!!
Nay! "Super FamiConvoy".

And we all know who eventually won that war

Re: Takara Tomy ARTS Sega Mega Drive Megatron Colour Image (1578524)
Posted by It Is Him on May 31st, 2014 @ 8:23pm CDT

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:
wewyllenium wrote:Now give me Nindendimus Prime!!!
Nay! "Super FamiConvoy".

And we all know who eventually won that war

Yeah, Atari!

Re: Takara Tomy ARTS Sega Mega Drive Megatron Colour Image (1578528)
Posted by Sabrblade on May 31st, 2014 @ 9:05pm CDT

It Is Him wrote:
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:
wewyllenium wrote:Now give me Nindendimus Prime!!!
Nay! "Super FamiConvoy".

And we all know who eventually won that war

Yeah, Atari!

Atari-scream?

Re: Takara Tomy ARTS Sega Mega Drive Megatron Colour Image (1578544)
Posted by It Is Him on May 31st, 2014 @ 10:45pm CDT

I really should read those kiss players comics some day, shouldn't I?

Re: Takara Tomy ARTS Sega Mega Drive Megatron Colour Image (1578545)
Posted by Sabrblade on May 31st, 2014 @ 10:47pm CDT

It Is Him wrote:I really should read those kiss players comics some day, shouldn't I?

Only if A) You can read Japanese, and B) you are okay with skeeviness.

Re: Takara Tomy ARTS Sega Mega Drive Megatron Colour Image (1578558)
Posted by Zeedust on June 1st, 2014 @ 12:01am CDT

Sabrblade wrote:
It Is Him wrote:I really should read those kiss players comics some day, shouldn't I?
Only if A) You can read Japanese, and B) you are okay with skeeviness.

I thought there was an unspoken agreement that we'd all pretend Kiss Players never happened.

Re: Takara Tomy ARTS Sega Mega Drive Megatron Colour Image (1578560)
Posted by Sabrblade on June 1st, 2014 @ 12:14am CDT

Nemesis Primal wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:
It Is Him wrote:I really should read those kiss players comics some day, shouldn't I?
Only if A) You can read Japanese, and B) you are okay with skeeviness.

I thought there was an unspoken agreement that we'd all pretend Kiss Players never happened.

Unfortunately, it's a core component of the Japanese G1 cartoon continuity timeline since its exist is what helps to make that timeline feel less confusing.

In all honesty, it's only the skeeviness that's the real evil of Kiss Players. Take that element away and the two story arcs of Kiss Players and Kiss Players Position do seem much more interesting on their own.

Re: Takara Tomy ARTS Sega Mega Drive Megatron Colour Image (1578710)
Posted by It Is Him on June 1st, 2014 @ 7:17pm CDT

Nemesis Primal wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:
It Is Him wrote:I really should read those kiss players comics some day, shouldn't I?
Only if A) You can read Japanese, and B) you are okay with skeeviness.

I thought there was an unspoken agreement that we'd all pretend Kiss Players never happened.

No. Yes. Overruled.

Re: Takara Tomy ARTS Sega Mega Drive Megatron Colour Image (1581751)
Posted by Cyberpath on June 13th, 2014 @ 2:55am CDT

From Ami Ami:

Re: Takara Tomy ARTS Sega Mega Drive Megatron Colour Image (1589288)
Posted by El Duque on July 9th, 2014 @ 11:21pm CDT

Plan on picking up Takara Tomy's upcoming ARTS Sega Mega Drive Megatron? Might as well get this exclusive t-shirt to go with him! The limited edition t-shirt is available when pre-ordering the figure via Sega's website, set of a September release. Check out the shirt below.

Re: Takara Tomy ARTS Sega Mega Drive Megatron Colour Image (1589298)
Posted by Rated X on July 9th, 2014 @ 11:45pm CDT

Not digging this one. I guess you gotta be into video games, which just isn't my thing.

Re: Takara Tomy ARTS Sega Mega Drive Megatron Colour Image (1589375)
Posted by Sabrblade on July 10th, 2014 @ 8:16am CDT

When those Japanese shirt sizes are translated into U.S. shirt sizes, they are revealed to be XXS, XS, S, and SM.

Still a neat treat for kids to wear. Or small-bodied Seibertronians.

Re: Takara Tomy ARTS Sega Mega Drive Megatron Colour Image (1595377)
Posted by El Duque on July 31st, 2014 @ 12:05pm CDT

The Takara Tomy Arts page has posted some new images of their upcoming Mega Drive Megatron. These images give us a look at the figure in color and reveal that he will come with a Sonic the Hedgehog cartridge! Check out the images mirrored below:

Re: Takara Tomy ARTS Sega Mega Drive Megatron Colour Image (1595379)
Posted by leokearon on July 31st, 2014 @ 12:15pm CDT

Looks great, though I wish the cart transformed.

Still hoping for a Gameboy/Gamegear Soundwave/Blaster where the carts become Rumble and co.

Re: Takara Tomy ARTS Sega Mega Drive Megatron Colour Image (1595384)
Posted by Marcdachamp on July 31st, 2014 @ 12:35pm CDT

Looks so awesome. I wish import prices weren't so high for him. Being a big video game guy, I'm not sure I can resist... :lol:

Re: Takara Tomy ARTS Sega Mega Drive Megatron Colour Image (1595393)
Posted by MightyMagnus78 on July 31st, 2014 @ 12:59pm CDT

So...is Megs an actual working MegaDrive?

Re: Takara Tomy ARTS Sega Mega Drive Megatron Colour Image (1595394)
Posted by Darkman20xx on July 31st, 2014 @ 1:02pm CDT

MightyMagnus78 wrote:So...is Megs an actual working MegaDrive?

If only. He only has USB useable. If he actually played real video games? :michaelbay:

Re: Takara Tomy ARTS Sega Mega Drive Megatron Colour Image (1595460)
Posted by Shadowstream on July 31st, 2014 @ 3:12pm CDT

Megatron: Terrorizing the human race with terrible games :BLACKEYE:

Re: Takara Tomy ARTS Sega Mega Drive Megatron Colour Image (1595479)
Posted by Autobot032 on July 31st, 2014 @ 3:52pm CDT

A Sega Genesis WITH Sonic The Hedgehog cartridge included? Well then, I might have to rethink my "I'm not going to buy this" train of thought.

I had the Genesis in this model and Sonic was the first cartridge I had when I got mine, so it's a bit of nostalgia driven wallet opening for me.

The robot mode's not bad, either. I think I might have to say I'm sold.

Re: Takara Tomy ARTS Sega Mega Drive Megatron Colour Image (1595673)
Posted by Peridot on August 1st, 2014 @ 6:06am CDT

Darkman20xx wrote:
MightyMagnus78 wrote:So...is Megs an actual working MegaDrive?

If only. He only has USB useable. If he actually played real video games?

You could download a Mega Drive emulator and put it on the flash drive.

Re: Takara Tomy ARTS Sega Mega Drive Megatron Colour Image (1596092)
Posted by wewyllenium on August 3rd, 2014 @ 2:30am CDT

I was really hoping for a Nintendimus Prime or something Nintendo Based. I wanted a 16-bit war.

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Posted by Cyberpath on August 19th, 2014 @ 7:23am CDT

Just received my trays!

Click to enlarge: