Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Leader Megatron at Canadian Retail

Thursday, April 2nd, 2015 3:30PM CDT

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Seibertronian from Canada Jones has finally spotted a wild leader class Generations Combiner Wars Megatron in the other, colder side of the North American continent - specifically Toys R Us in Barrie, ON. They report that a single Armada Megatron was on the shelf, too, and that this specific toy has now found a new home at the price of $59.99 CDN. Are you still looking for a big bad Decepticon leader yourself? Why not head to the Sightings section and forums to help in your hunting, and remind yourself why you really want this toy by looking at our galleries here.

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Re: Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Leader Megatron at Canadian Retail (1670450)
Posted by Jones on April 2nd, 2015 @ 3:37pm CDT

He looks happy with me, don't you think? I think he looks happy. Well, for Megatron, at least!

Cheers, and happy hunting!

Re: Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Leader Megatron at Canadian Retail (1670530)
Posted by cmage722 on April 2nd, 2015 @ 6:18pm CDT

My phone was dead so I didn't get a picture but I know for a fact that Camp Hill in PA had two of the Armada Megatrons and two of the Lost Light Megatrons at the Toys R Us yesterday. They also had the entire first wave of Combiner War deluxes.

Next time I will have my phone charged, sorry! :oops:

Re: Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Leader Megatron at Canadian Retail (1670588)
Posted by Autobot032 on April 2nd, 2015 @ 10:13pm CDT

Combiner Wars has been a rather sizable success for both Hasbro and fans and one of the most coveted figures of the line is the Leader Class Megatron mold, especially the G1 version, he's also the most difficult to find. Hasbro Toy Shop sells out regularly, BBTS is sold out, eBay's too expensive, so what's a fan/collector to do?

Take a trip to Amazon!

Thanks to fellow fan and collector, BeatsBySoundwave, we now have the direct link to G1 Megatron who is currently priced at $46.99 and ships for free with Super Saver Shipping!

Click on the image below to order him before they sell out, and click here to buy the Armada version of the mold as well. After you're done with that, come on back and check out our galleries of these awesome Leader Class figures and share your thoughts with us here on the forums!

And remember...

Keep your optics tuned to Seibertron.com for the latest in news and updates, plus the best galleries around!

Re: Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Leader Megatron at Canadian Retail (1670589)
Posted by Henry921 on April 2nd, 2015 @ 10:25pm CDT

Finally able to order this guy...

Thanks for the hot tip!

Re: Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Leader Megatron at Canadian Retail (1670591)
Posted by Autobot Roadburn on April 2nd, 2015 @ 10:27pm CDT

Snagged one! Thanks, now I don't have to hunt him down! While I think I honestly prefer the Armada version, this one is also incredibly cool.

Re: Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Leader Megatron at Canadian Retail (1670592)
Posted by KnightStrike on April 2nd, 2015 @ 10:36pm CDT

Thanks guys, you just helped me finally get one of these. Until now I have been too late and preorders were always sold out everywhere I went.

Re: Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Leader Megatron at Canadian Retail (1670615)
Posted by cqcsnake on April 3rd, 2015 @ 2:30am CDT

Wow I'm so glad I saw this before they jacked the price up to $86! Unbelievable!

Re: Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Leader Megatron at Canadian Retail (1670637)
Posted by LordTwann on April 3rd, 2015 @ 5:42am CDT

And they're gone. That was fast.

Re: Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Leader Megatron at Canadian Retail (1670641)
Posted by Autobot N on April 3rd, 2015 @ 6:43am CDT

I got this guy on Thursday night when he still had Prime Shipping.

EDIT: I just now found Air Raid in stock for 18.99 with both Prime Shipping and Saturday Delivery.

:grin:

Re: Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Leader Megatron at Canadian Retail (1670648)
Posted by BATTLEMASTER IIC on April 3rd, 2015 @ 7:59am CDT

Boy I just can't catch a break! Every time these things appear online for a reasonable price I'm either sleeping or at work :-(

Re: Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Leader Megatron at Canadian Retail (1670679)
Posted by 0zzm0s1s on April 3rd, 2015 @ 9:02am CDT

toysrus.com has it in stock for $44.95. Just ordered mine a minute ago.

Re: Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Leader Megatron at Canadian Retail (1670738)
Posted by Ironhidensh on April 3rd, 2015 @ 11:13am CDT

0zzm0s1s wrote:toysrus.com has it in stock for $44.95. Just ordered mine a minute ago.

Aaaaaaaannn nddddddddd its gone. Fucking shit!!!

Re: Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Leader Megatron at Canadian Retail (1670740)
Posted by Cobotron on April 3rd, 2015 @ 11:30am CDT

Haven't seen a comparison with Classics Prime yet, which was what I was most interested to see.
Megs towers over him, but I like it. Just makes him so imposing. A force to be reckoned with.
Hope Prime can rise to the occasion.

Re: Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Leader Megatron at Canadian Retail (1670741)
Posted by BeatsBySoundwave on April 3rd, 2015 @ 11:37am CDT

Yeay I got credit! Glad I could help you guys out!!!

Re: Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Leader Megatron at Canadian Retail (1670746)
Posted by BeatsBySoundwave on April 3rd, 2015 @ 11:55am CDT

Amazon has this back in stock right now so don't miss your chance to get one for retail!!!

Re: Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Leader Megatron at Canadian Retail (1670758)
Posted by MenaceRX on April 3rd, 2015 @ 12:18pm CDT

Yep Amazon just relisted it with a 2 day processing delay, but ordered and done!

Re: Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Leader Megatron at Canadian Retail (1670820)
Posted by Agamemnon on April 3rd, 2015 @ 3:59pm CDT

Cobotron wrote:

Haven't seen a comparison with Classics Prime yet, which was what I was most interested to see.
Megs towers over him, but I like it. Just makes him so imposing. A force to be reckoned with.
Hope Prime can rise to the occasion.

Give Wheelie's slingshot to Prime. Might be the only chance he has.

Re: Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Leader Megatron at Canadian Retail (1670833)
Posted by Crosscheck on April 3rd, 2015 @ 4:40pm CDT

I received my Megatron today. Man is he huge! I don't know why I thought He might be short. I put My original Classics Optimus next to him and Prime just looks tiny. I have no desire to get CW Prime, but this size matchup looks pretty bad.

I really like that Megatron's transformation is simple, yet involved. Love the treads. One thing I do wish he had was a barrel rising over the right shoulder like most fiction depicts him as having. Hopefully a third party will get on that. The combining weapon in forgettable, I would rather he had the silver barrel. Otherwise, this Megatron does look close enough to IDW Megatron for me. I still think I am going to rig something up with magnets to allow me to put an Autobot insignia on him at times.

Now give us a Galvatron that isn't an embarrassment to the name!

Re: Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Leader Megatron at Canadian Retail (1671416)
Posted by shajaki on April 5th, 2015 @ 12:20pm CDT

Canadians rejoice! ToysRus.ca has listed Transformers Combiner Wars Leader Class G1 inspired Megatron and Armada Megatron. The $59.99 (CAD) Leader price point hasn't changed, but don't forget about their free shipping after $25. If you need further convincing on these figures, come have a closer look in Seibertrons Galleries, and stay tuned for all your Transformers News!

Re: Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Leader Megatron at Canadian Retail (1671445)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on April 5th, 2015 @ 1:09pm CDT

Megatron at TrU.ca!!!

>No Ship-to-home
>No local pick-up
>Store is closed for Easter
>MFW

Re: Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Leader Megatron at Canadian Retail (1671450)
Posted by shajaki on April 5th, 2015 @ 1:24pm CDT

I ordered a G1 Megatron this morning (Armada was strangely unavailable) and there was a thing in the breakdown saying QUEBEC TAXES. So I'm pretty sure they'll ship to you.

I've been watching TRU.ca for a while now and the Wave 1 CW figures go in and out of stock all the time. So take a deep breath, be patient, and keep an eye on the site. They even have an option to email you once they're available.

Incidentally, they also take Paypal now too! That's news to me anyways.

Re: Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Leader Megatron at Canadian Retail (1671460)
Posted by Tsutsukakushi on April 5th, 2015 @ 1:40pm CDT

cqcsnake wrote:Wow I'm so glad I saw this before they jacked the price up to $86! Unbelievable!

Don't think that's Amazon.com jacking that price up. Think it's the resellers jacking up that price on Amazon.

Re: Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Leader Megatron at Canadian Retail (1671485)
Posted by Ironhidensh on April 5th, 2015 @ 3:29pm CDT

Tsutsukakushi wrote:
cqcsnake wrote:Wow I'm so glad I saw this before they jacked the price up to $86! Unbelievable!

Don't think that's Amazon.com jacking that price up. Think it's the resellers jacking up that price on Amazon.

Yeah, a couple of hours after that Amazon had him for 45 bucks and free prime shipping. Mine arrives on Monday.

Re: Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Leader Megatron at Canadian Retail (1671662)
Posted by fenrir72 on April 6th, 2015 @ 2:37am CDT

That Bot wrote:
fenrir72 wrote:As in G1 with a core robot.

There is a core robot, his name is Minimus Ambus.

If you want a white Prime, get Classics Magnus. If you want a white Prime with armor, get City Commander. If you want a truck and trailer that transforms into a giant red, white, and blue robot, get this thing or the Masterpiece.

Core robot G1 style 1985 release of the Diaclone Powered Convoy that eventually became the G1 UM we all come to love.

chuck must be waxing nostalgic for an updated power armor type UM.

Re: Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Leader Megatron at Canadian Retail (1671663)
Posted by fenrir72 on April 6th, 2015 @ 2:44am CDT

Burn wrote:
Rated X wrote:
fenrir72 wrote:
Rated X wrote:
chuckdawg1999 wrote:
Tsutsukakushi wrote:
Rodimus Prime wrote:
Tsutsukakushi wrote:
Mindmaster wrote: Would like to see a Leader-class Overlord grapple with him, though!

Would buy that in a heart beat.
Who would?

Me

Rodimus Prime wrote: But that is an ugly cab. Especially since it opens in the front to put the little guy in. If I get this, it will be displayed in robot mode for sure.

I Would of liked the truck cab to be more boxy like the 1986 toy.

Maybe in a couple of years once the MP hype has died down we could get a G1 style Leader Magnus

How is this not G1 ? It transforms just like the G1 cartoon ? The only thing about it thats not G1 is the design of the shoulder missiles which appear to be ripped off from city commander.

As in G1 with a core robot.

In other words he means "vintage toy accurate". People need to stop using the term "G1" so loosely. By American standards, G1 simply means anything transformers related between 1984-1988. There are even G1 pajamas.

#JustBeingOutspoken #KeepingItReal

Just to add some stuff that doesn't fit your definition of G1, the Japan version of G1 extended all the way to 1992 via Operation Combination. Even by "American standards", the Micromasters like Countdown was released around 1991. Does that not fit into your own definition of G1? Some people TOO should stop shooting from the hip in declaring when and how G1 began and ended. Maybe for those living in their own microcosm that is...........

And Burn, nice meme image. Most appropriate indeed.

Re: Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Leader Megatron at Canadian Retail (1671664)
Posted by King Kuuga on April 6th, 2015 @ 3:00am CDT

How many times has White Optimus Prime with Armor as Magnus appeared in any G1 fiction? The only instance I know of is briefly in Dreamwave. Apparently in the Classics comics he's a white Prime with no armor, but that's a different issue altogether.

Re: Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Leader Megatron at Canadian Retail (1671681)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on April 6th, 2015 @ 5:17am CDT

That Bot wrote:How many times has White Optimus Prime with Armor as Magnus appeared in any G1 fiction? The only instance I know of is briefly in Dreamwave. Apparently in the Classics comics he's a white Prime with no armor, but that's a different issue altogether.

Somewhere in a animated G1 episode, the withe bot came out on it's own to do something. I cant remember what episode though.

Re: Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Leader Megatron at Canadian Retail (1671684)
Posted by Burn on April 6th, 2015 @ 5:27am CDT

-Kanrabat- wrote:Somewhere in a animated G1 episode, the withe bot came out on it's own to do something. I cant remember what episode though.

Optimus Prime painted white to immunize himself from the hate plague perhaps?

Re: Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Leader Megatron at Canadian Retail (1671693)
Posted by fenrir72 on April 6th, 2015 @ 6:04am CDT

That Bot wrote:How many times has White Optimus Prime with Armor as Magnus appeared in any G1 fiction? The only instance I know of is briefly in Dreamwave. Apparently in the Classics comics he's a white Prime with no armor, but that's a different issue altogether.

But still, he did exist in toyform. Not no hung up over it btw. Just an inference on why chuck waxed nostalgic. Me? Already have the MP version. Btw, also planning to get this sucker........only the Tomy version that is. :grin:

Re: Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Leader Megatron at Canadian Retail (1671709)
Posted by Va'al on April 6th, 2015 @ 7:59am CDT

While we have seen plenty of in-hand images for the upcoming Leader class Generations Combiner Wars Thundercracker - retool and redeco of Generations Jetfire - but this next batch, via 淡定玩耍 of ACToys, shows the toy next to the Masterpiece line! Size comparisons aplenty, check them out below.

Re: Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Leader Megatron at Canadian Retail (1671710)
Posted by steve2275 on April 6th, 2015 @ 8:03am CDT

i think he looks pretty damn cool

Re: Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Leader Megatron at Canadian Retail (1671719)
Posted by Alpha Dominus on April 6th, 2015 @ 8:27am CDT

I like that sci-fi background in the comparison shots.

Re: Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Leader Megatron at Canadian Retail (1671723)
Posted by Rated X on April 6th, 2015 @ 8:30am CDT

What a downgrade from MP Thundercracker which already exists.

Re: Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Leader Megatron at Canadian Retail (1671738)
Posted by Kibble on April 6th, 2015 @ 8:57am CDT

Odd choice of comparison figures...it's like photographing a Chevy Malibu with luxury European sports cars. The one is just out of place with the others...

Re: Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Leader Megatron at Canadian Retail (1671758)
Posted by Rated X on April 6th, 2015 @ 9:55am CDT

Also I have to add that looking at these particular pics makes me believe the MP line did nothing to improve the scale debates argued about the classics line. Its just another mismatched hybrid between cartoon and vintage toy scale combined with real world alt mode scale that doesnt look so good side by side. The only difference is now the mismatched scales take up more space on your shelf.

Re: Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Leader Megatron at Canadian Retail (1671761)
Posted by dragons on April 6th, 2015 @ 10:11am CDT

Rated X wrote:Also I have to add that looking at these particular pics makes me believe the MP line did nothing to improve the scale debates argued about the classics line. Its just another mismatched hybrid between cartoon and vintage toy scale combined with real world alt mode scale that doesnt look so good side by side. The only difference is now the mismatched scales take up more space on your shelf.

Transformers will always be out of scale g1 ultra Magnus side by side comaprison next to metroplex and bruticus, my Theroy on mp figures there not made to be in scale with transformers series maybe in scale with other mp figures but mp figures are more to adult oriented with higher price rage higher complex transformation more detail, while everything leader class and below is aimed at kids oriented which scale does not matter to kids transformers will never be in scale if that where true they cost more to make buy for fans Tamara gave fans mp series high in detail, price, transformation, but for average collector who plays don't care about scale that is what non mp series is for kids

Re: Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Leader Megatron at Canadian Retail (1671777)
Posted by megatronus on April 6th, 2015 @ 10:45am CDT

I'm excited for Thundercracker. The coneheads could definitely use some more love, though.

Rated X wrote:Also I have to add that looking at these particular pics makes me believe the MP line did nothing to improve the scale debates argued about the classics line. Its just another mismatched hybrid between cartoon and vintage toy scale combined with real world alt mode scale that doesnt look so good side by side. The only difference is now the mismatched scales take up more space on your shelf.

Right. Because MP Starscream being a few heads taller than MP Prowl or MP Sideswipe is totally not an improvement over Classics Starscream being a couple heads shorter than Universe Prowl or Universe Sideswipe.

Re: Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Leader Megatron at Canadian Retail (1671789)
Posted by King Kuuga on April 6th, 2015 @ 11:09am CDT

fenrir72 wrote:
That Bot wrote:How many times has White Optimus Prime with Armor as Magnus appeared in any G1 fiction? The only instance I know of is briefly in Dreamwave. Apparently in the Classics comics he's a white Prime with no armor, but that's a different issue altogether.

But still, he did exist in toyform. Not no hung up over it btw. Just an inference on why chuck waxed nostalgic. Me? Already have the MP version. Btw, also planning to get this sucker........only the Tomy version that is.

I understand wanting to emulate what the old toy did, and I think it would have been cool if the Masterpiece did this, but at the same time, they're going mostly off the cartoon, where Magnus transformed directly from truck to patriotic robot and there was never any indication of a smaller robot in armor. Most fiction has adopted this view, including the IDW comics which Leader Magnus is most heavily based on. Also, I think from an engineering standpoint, it's easier to design something that transforms fluidly from one mode to another without having to worry about separating and combining into armor and stuff, which is important for selling to kids.

Re: Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Leader Megatron at Canadian Retail (1671798)
Posted by Autobot N on April 6th, 2015 @ 11:27am CDT

This Thundercracker looks amazing.

On a different note, isn't the Leader class Megatron supposed to come with a sticker sheet? Mine came with a painted Decepticon symbol.

Re: Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Leader Megatron at Canadian Retail (1671804)
Posted by Optimizzy on April 6th, 2015 @ 11:39am CDT

Kibble wrote:Odd choice of comparison figures...it's like photographing a Chevy Malibu with luxury European sports cars. The one is just out of place with the others...

My cars was Malibu...lasted me 15 years and put a lot of miles on it. and I'd rather take that than an overpriced euro car any day. So in other words, it was worth it to me.

There is an analogy in there somewhere.

Re: Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Leader Megatron at Canadian Retail (1671809)
Posted by Peridot on April 6th, 2015 @ 11:42am CDT

My list of reasons to buy the MP Seekers grows ever smaller. 3x cheaper and IDW inspired? Bring it on, Hasbro. I just hope they at least make the original 3 Seekers...

Re: Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Leader Megatron at Canadian Retail (1671826)
Posted by megatronus on April 6th, 2015 @ 12:18pm CDT

Maxine Prime wrote:My list of reasons to buy the MP Seekers grows ever smaller. 3x cheaper and IDW inspired? Bring it on, Hasbro. I just hope they at least make the original 3 Seekers...

They'll make Starscream for sure, at the very least. The comics keep teasing that Starscream is in store for yet another body swap.

Re: Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Leader Megatron at Canadian Retail (1671828)
Posted by munkimus prime on April 6th, 2015 @ 12:28pm CDT

Thundercracker keeps looking better, Maybe we could get a Ramjet, Dirge or Thrust out of this mould or even all three but that’s being way to optimistic.

Re: Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Leader Megatron at Canadian Retail (1671837)
Posted by durroth on April 6th, 2015 @ 12:59pm CDT

Decepticon Sunstorm wrote:This Thundercracker looks amazing.

On a different note, isn't the Leader class Megatron supposed to come with a sticker sheet? Mine came with a painted Decepticon symbol.

I believe it's in with the collectors card.

Re: Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Leader Megatron at Canadian Retail (1671838)
Posted by BERSEKAEL on April 6th, 2015 @ 1:01pm CDT

why those looooong legs and short body?

Re: Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Leader Megatron at Canadian Retail (1671842)
Posted by YRQRM0 on April 6th, 2015 @ 1:06pm CDT

He looks really nice with the MP seekers! I've always preferred my seekers to be different physically when displayed on the shelf, repaints get kinda boring (blasphemy, I know).

Re: Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Leader Megatron at Canadian Retail (1671845)
Posted by LegendaryAntiHero on April 6th, 2015 @ 1:10pm CDT

Maxine Prime wrote:My list of reasons to buy the MP Seekers grows ever smaller. 3x cheaper and IDW inspired? Bring it on, Hasbro. I just hope they at least make the original 3 Seekers...

This. I also prefer IDW Ultra Magnus to Masterpiece Ultra Magnus

Re: Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Leader Megatron at Canadian Retail (1671916)
Posted by Kibble on April 6th, 2015 @ 3:43pm CDT

Optimizzy wrote:My cars was Malibu...lasted me 15 years and put a lot of miles on it. and I'd rather take that than an overpriced euro car any day. So in other words, it was worth it to me.

There is an analogy in there somewhere.

You're also factoring in the cost of a $20k vs a $250k car...if someone was offering you one for free or the same price, you'd take the overpriced Euro car any day. In the case of these, the price difference isn't all that great. These leader figs are running like $50 now. MPs can be bought from $45 - $120 these days.

Re: Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Leader Megatron at Canadian Retail (1671917)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on April 6th, 2015 @ 3:47pm CDT

Kibble wrote:
Optimizzy wrote:My cars was Malibu...lasted me 15 years and put a lot of miles on it. and I'd rather take that than an overpriced euro car any day. So in other words, it was worth it to me.

There is an analogy in there somewhere.

You're also factoring in the cost of a $20k vs a $250k car...if someone was offering you one for free or the same price, you'd take the overpriced Euro car any day. In the case of these, the price difference isn't all that great. These leader figs are running like $50 now. MPs can be bought from $45 - $120 these days.

It's rather from 45$ to 200$. That's what MP Ultra Magnus, MP-Asia skywarp, MP Platinum Soundwave and Star Saber cost. And that's without counting shipping.

Re: Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Leader Megatron at Canadian Retail (1671983)
Posted by Optimizzy on April 6th, 2015 @ 5:42pm CDT

-Kanrabat- wrote:
Kibble wrote:
Optimizzy wrote:My cars was Malibu...lasted me 15 years and put a lot of miles on it. and I'd rather take that than an overpriced euro car any day. So in other words, it was worth it to me.

There is an analogy in there somewhere.

You're also factoring in the cost of a $20k vs a $250k car...if someone was offering you one for free or the same price, you'd take the overpriced Euro car any day. In the case of these, the price difference isn't all that great. These leader figs are running like $50 now. MPs can be bought from $45 - $120 these days.

It's rather from 45$ to 200$. That's what MP Ultra Magnus, MP-Asia skywarp, MP Platinum Soundwave and Star Saber cost. And that's without counting shipping.

Also I paid $3k for my car. And yeah, MPs are ridiculous. I got the first MP 01 for $70 and I thought that was high back then. $180? No thanks. It's just not worth it to some of us. To those that it is worth it, that's fine. But some of us are after the toys. Not the expensive collectables.

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