New Reveal for Universal Studios Exclusive SS Leader Megatron

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Once in a while, Universal has exclusive Transformers toys, usually movie related (but not always). Well, with the Studio Series line, it seems Universal has some new molds to choose their exclusives from. They will be getting a grey redeco of Transformers Dark of the Moon leader Megatron (aka Hobo-tron to some). We have the official renders below. From them, we see that he does not come with the tarp or his little buddy. it is unknown at this time how this toy will be available outside of Universal, though the previous Snarl exclusive was found practically nowhere else. So, are you excited? Let us know!

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Re: New Reveal for Universal Studios Exclusive SS Leader Megatron (2031725)
Posted by Nathaniel Prime on July 26th, 2019 @ 12:13pm CDT

I really like this, and I can see the idea of this figure. In the Transformers Ride, didn't he have this exact look, minus the broken fusion lobster claw cannon?

Re: New Reveal for Universal Studios Exclusive SS Leader Megatron (2031726)
Posted by Giant Purple Griffin on July 26th, 2019 @ 12:19pm CDT

So he's like the costumed photo-op character that taunts park guests (if you haven't seen him in person or watched him on Youtube, he's hilarious).

Re: New Reveal for Universal Studios Exclusive SS Leader Megatron (2031728)
Posted by william-james88 on July 26th, 2019 @ 12:23pm CDT

Giant Purple Griffin wrote:So he's like the costumed photo-op character that taunts park guests (if you haven't seen him in person or watched him on Youtube, he's hilarious).

yeah thats exactly who that is, now that I think of it.

Re: New Reveal for Universal Studios Exclusive SS Leader Megatron (2031731)
Posted by Randomhero on July 26th, 2019 @ 12:25pm CDT

Nothing is better than that video outside the ride where a little boy brought him optimus’s head and he praised the boy and told him to keep it as a trophy for himself

Re: New Reveal for Universal Studios Exclusive SS Leader Megatron (2031732)
Posted by EvasionModeBumblebee on July 26th, 2019 @ 12:28pm CDT

Nathaniel Prime wrote:I really like this, and I can see the idea of this figure. In the Transformers Ride, didn't he have this exact look, minus the broken fusion lobster claw cannon?

Yep, he has a slightly tweaked version of the ROTF murder arm (seemingly without the larger blade)

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I’m really liking this repaint! Makes me wonder if we’ll see more Universal exclusive SS repaints.

Re: New Reveal for Universal Studios Exclusive SS Leader Megatron (2031733)
Posted by Ig89ninja on July 26th, 2019 @ 12:31pm CDT

Someone needs to make a voice chip for this guy that contains the best of his park guests roasts.

Re: New Reveal for Universal Studios Exclusive SS Leader Megatron (2031740)
Posted by Stargrave on July 26th, 2019 @ 1:03pm CDT

EvasionModeBumblebee wrote:
Nathaniel Prime wrote:I really like this, and I can see the idea of this figure. In the Transformers Ride, didn't he have this exact look, minus the broken fusion lobster claw cannon?

Yep, he has a slightly tweaked version of the ROTF murder arm (seemingly without the larger blade)

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I’m really liking this repaint! Makes me wonder if we’ll see more Universal exclusive SS repaints.

Ok if murder arm isn’t the official name for that then it must be so. That’s f’ing rad :lol:

Re: New Reveal for Universal Studios Exclusive SS Leader Megatron (2031753)
Posted by Nathaniel Prime on July 26th, 2019 @ 2:18pm CDT

Stargrave wrote:
EvasionModeBumblebee wrote:
Nathaniel Prime wrote:I really like this, and I can see the idea of this figure. In the Transformers Ride, didn't he have this exact look, minus the broken fusion lobster claw cannon?

Yep, he has a slightly tweaked version of the ROTF murder arm (seemingly without the larger blade)

4A024CA8-18AF-4D25-88C2-6C91B9E180A6.jpeg

I’m really liking this repaint! Makes me wonder if we’ll see more Universal exclusive SS repaints.

Ok if murder arm isn’t the official name for that then it must be so. That’s f’ing rad

I prefer Fusion Lobster Claw Cannon :-P

(The official name, "Death-Lock Pincer, is awesome as well)

I remember reading on TFWiki that Megatron's cannon was missing the blade part because of when it broke during ROTF.

TFWiki wrote:Megatron is seen with a Death-lock pincer in Transformers: The Ride – 3D, though with his Dark of the Moon appearance. Although possibly unintentional, the Fusion cannon Megatron uses in the Dark of the Moon video game seems to represent his death lock pincher without the blade. Given that Optimus broke the blade, it may have been a reference to the previous movie.

Re: New Reveal for Universal Studios Exclusive SS Leader Megatron (2031756)
Posted by Ig89ninja on July 26th, 2019 @ 2:22pm CDT

EvasionModeBumblebee wrote:
Nathaniel Prime wrote:I really like this, and I can see the idea of this figure. In the Transformers Ride, didn't he have this exact look, minus the broken fusion lobster claw cannon?

Yep, he has a slightly tweaked version of the ROTF murder arm (seemingly without the larger blade)

4A024CA8-18AF-4D25-88C2-6C91B9E180A6.jpeg

I’m really liking this repaint! Makes me wonder if we’ll see more Universal exclusive SS repaints.

Wait, can the DOTM Megatron arm swap with the ROTF cannon arm?

Re: New Reveal for Universal Studios Exclusive SS Leader Megatron (2031759)
Posted by Nathaniel Prime on July 26th, 2019 @ 2:28pm CDT

Ig89ninja wrote:
EvasionModeBumblebee wrote:
Nathaniel Prime wrote:I really like this, and I can see the idea of this figure. In the Transformers Ride, didn't he have this exact look, minus the broken fusion lobster claw cannon?

Yep, he has a slightly tweaked version of the ROTF murder arm (seemingly without the larger blade)

4A024CA8-18AF-4D25-88C2-6C91B9E180A6.jpeg

I’m really liking this repaint! Makes me wonder if we’ll see more Universal exclusive SS repaints.

Wait, can the DOTM Megatron arm swap with the ROTF cannon arm?

I don't think so. I'm pretty sure the connections between the two arms are different. Just wait for 3P to make one, if HasTak doesn't make one themselves.

Re: New Reveal for Universal Studios Exclusive SS Leader Megatron (2031760)
Posted by DecepticonFinishline on July 26th, 2019 @ 2:34pm CDT

I think this actually looks super awesome. I think I will actually pass, though, unless it is in the Studio Series numbering system.

It's just too inaccessible an exclusive to justify the difficulty and price otherwise.

Re: New Reveal for Universal Studios Exclusive SS Leader Megatron (2031764)
Posted by EvasionModeBumblebee on July 26th, 2019 @ 2:56pm CDT

Nathaniel Prime wrote:
Ig89ninja wrote:Wait, can the DOTM Megatron arm swap with the ROTF cannon arm?

I don't think so. I'm pretty sure the connections between the two arms are different. Just wait for 3P to make one, if HasTak doesn't make one themselves.

I’ve actually been looking into swapping the arms, but DOTM Megatron’s arm (at least the forearm) is pinned into place, so it’d be really tough to remove it.

Re: New Reveal for Universal Studios Exclusive SS Leader Megatron (2031771)
Posted by Carnivius_Prime on July 26th, 2019 @ 4:22pm CDT

I was confused by this when I first saw the pic earlier but yeah it's totally got to be the guy in Megatron costume who taunts all the guests at Universal Studios. I watch videos of him from time to time on youtube and he's fun. I want to see him actually selling this figure to the guests. I doubt I'd be able to get this one myself and that's ok but yeah it does make sense why this is a thing.

Re: New Reveal for Universal Studios Exclusive SS Leader Megatron (2031772)
Posted by ZeldaTheSwordsman on July 26th, 2019 @ 4:24pm CDT

Nathaniel Prime wrote:
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Hey guys, notice the bot on the far right?

Is that indicative of SS KSI Boss hitting retail already?

Either way, I love the Cybertron Sideways comparison.

Re: New Reveal for Universal Studios Exclusive SS Leader Megatron (2031775)
Posted by Carnivius_Prime on July 26th, 2019 @ 4:29pm CDT

Some UK based eBayers have Hightower, Dropkick (car) and KSI Boss in stock it would seem. I dunno if that's news to anyone but I was tempted to order one earlier though resisted.

Re: New Reveal for Universal Studios Exclusive SS Leader Megatron (2031785)
Posted by ZeroWolf on July 26th, 2019 @ 5:32pm CDT

What prices are they charging for them?

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Posted by Carnivius_Prime on July 26th, 2019 @ 6:12pm CDT

KSI Boss
£32.95
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?siteid=0&pub=5574891718&campid=5336631220&customid=&toolid=10001&mkevt=1&mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fitm%2FTRANSFORMERS%20...%20SwNHBdD3TG%3C%2Fa%3E%3F

Hightower
£24.99
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?siteid=0&pub=5574891718&campid=5336631220&customid=&toolid=10001&mkevt=1&mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fitm%2FTransformers%20...%20SwOwZdOeFA%3C%2Fa%3E%3F

Dropkick car
£24.99
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?siteid=0&pub=5574891718&campid=5336631220&customid=&toolid=10001&mkevt=1&mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fitm%2FTransformers%20...%20SwhMhdOduc%3C%2Fa%3E%3F

Those last two are from the same seller. They also have KSI Boss but at £33.99 compared to the £32.95 listed above. All have free delivery.

Ok goodnight.

Re: New Reveal for Universal Studios Exclusive SS Leader Megatron (2031796)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on July 26th, 2019 @ 6:24pm CDT

OK, now I know what figure I will get the next time I go back to Universal. I got Evac when I was there the first time and I love the ride!

seriously, that ride was so much fun. Yes Megatron was in his DotM Body with his RotF murder claw blaster arm, and yes it was great. I rode it twice.

ah fond memories.

But yes, I want that Megatron. I will get him when I go back. And that Megatron that taunts people was the best, I only got to see him for a brief minute, but he is hysterical!!

Re: New Reveal for Universal Studios Exclusive SS Leader Megatron (2031837)
Posted by Stargrave on July 26th, 2019 @ 10:12pm CDT

Thanks a heads up from TFanPage101 we've learned Kevin Liu on YouTube has two fresh reviews, for you to view, before you're...through?

This was not supposed to turn into a Dr. Seuss bit but, well, here we are.

At first you will find Hightower quite dour you see he's sour because instead of a back he has a tower. Teeny little arms so creepy it's true, he combines with his bros into a Devastator stew.

And then here comes Drift flying in from aloft in a retool of Dropkick which most fans found soft. All dressed up in royal blue with swords slashing it's uniformity of color schemes that keeps this samurai from clashing...well, in regards to his wardrobe anyways.

Enough of the rhyming! On with the show! Enjoy the views and share your thoughts with the Seibertron crew in the forums and as always stay tuned to Seibertron for the ultimate in Transformers news!

Re: New Reveal for Universal Studios Exclusive SS Leader Megatron (2031840)
Posted by Nathaniel Prime on July 26th, 2019 @ 10:34pm CDT

I love your Seuss skills!

Hightower is really cool, and so is Drift. Hopefully, we can get a really nice Bugatti Drift as well.

Re: New Reveal for Universal Studios Exclusive SS Leader Megatron (2031843)
Posted by Quantum Surge on July 26th, 2019 @ 11:00pm CDT

Maybe if you remove the helicopter parts of Drift, he can make a nice Robot Mode Drift to go as a display piece. I might do that at some point.

Re: New Reveal for Universal Studios Exclusive SS Leader Megatron (2031920)
Posted by Bucky on July 27th, 2019 @ 11:40am CDT

I’d say that Drift is a “buy” for me. He’s far from perfect, but he’s undeniably a big improvement over helicopter Dropkick. Both in bot mode, and in alt mode. I’m sure that beefing him up, thereby having him less spindly, really helped a lot. Gives designers more to work with. Im still curious to see what other people have to say about him, once they get him in hand.

Hightower is 100% a must have. Not just because Devastator, but also because his design is just so bizarre and unique. Plus I’m a sucker for construction vehicles.

Re: New Reveal for Universal Studios Exclusive SS Leader Megatron (2031925)
Posted by TFanPage101 on July 27th, 2019 @ 12:07pm CDT

These are cool, Drift is a surprise.
Also, I think you guys spelled my username wrong, but no big deal.

Re: New Reveal for Universal Studios Exclusive SS Leader Megatron (2031926)
Posted by Grahf_ on July 27th, 2019 @ 12:10pm CDT

I wouldn't mind seeing that Drift be turned into a halfway decent Airachnid.

Re: New Reveal for Universal Studios Exclusive SS Leader Megatron (2031965)
Posted by Stargrave on July 27th, 2019 @ 5:31pm CDT

TFanPage101 wrote:These are cool, Drift is a surprise.
Also, I think you guys spelled my username wrong, but no big deal.

Hey sorry about that TFanPage101 I was going too fast there that’s my fault I’ll get you next time for sure ;)^

Re: New Reveal for Universal Studios Exclusive SS Leader Megatron (2031972)
Posted by B.A. Duggins on July 27th, 2019 @ 6:37pm CDT

So, this is true. We’re never getting that 2007 Megatron, anyway. :BOOM:

Re: New Reveal for Universal Studios Exclusive SS Leader Megatron (2031974)
Posted by EvasionModeBumblebee on July 27th, 2019 @ 6:56pm CDT

B.A. Duggins wrote:So, this is true. We’re never getting that 2007 Megatron, anyway.

I’m sure we will get one, the universal repaint probably won’t even be sold under the studio series line, just as a park exclusive like Evac and the others.

As per Hightower’s instructions, We’ll be getting leader class Scavenger in early 2020, while Overload comes later in the year, so there will probably be another leader sold alongside Scavenger.

Re: New Reveal for Universal Studios Exclusive SS Leader Megatron (2031977)
Posted by Randomhero on July 27th, 2019 @ 7:25pm CDT

Found Hightower, car dropkick and helicopter drift tonight in Des Moines Iowa Walmart

Re: New Reveal for Universal Studios Exclusive SS Leader Megatron (2031978)
Posted by Stargrave on July 27th, 2019 @ 7:28pm CDT

Randomhero wrote:Found Hightower, car dropkick and helicopter drift tonight in Des Moines Iowa Walmart

Nice score Hero!! Hey do you have pics with the receipt?

Re: New Reveal for Universal Studios Exclusive SS Leader Megatron (2031980)
Posted by Ig89ninja on July 27th, 2019 @ 7:43pm CDT

Stargrave wrote:
Randomhero wrote:Found Hightower, car dropkick and helicopter drift tonight in Des Moines Iowa Walmart

Nice score Hero!! Hey do you have pics with the receipt?

And of the actual figures? (:|

Re: New Reveal for Universal Studios Exclusive SS Leader Megatron (2031997)
Posted by Randomhero on July 27th, 2019 @ 8:46pm CDT

Stargrave wrote:
Randomhero wrote:Found Hightower, car dropkick and helicopter drift tonight in Des Moines Iowa Walmart

Nice score Hero!! Hey do you have pics with the receipt?

Re: New Reveal for Universal Studios Exclusive SS Leader Megatron (2032000)
Posted by Randomhero on July 27th, 2019 @ 8:48pm CDT

Some more photos.

Yes Hightower’s head is behind the thumb in combiner mode

Re: New Reveal for Universal Studios Exclusive SS Leader Megatron (2032001)
Posted by Randomhero on July 27th, 2019 @ 8:49pm CDT

They look good side by side

Re: New Reveal for Universal Studios Exclusive SS Leader Megatron (2032007)
Posted by EvasionModeBumblebee on July 27th, 2019 @ 9:13pm CDT

Randomhero wrote:Found Hightower, car dropkick and helicopter drift tonight in Des Moines Iowa Walmart

Cool! What do you think of them?

Also, did you see the voyagers or Jetwing Prime?

Re: New Reveal for Universal Studios Exclusive SS Leader Megatron (2032008)
Posted by Randomhero on July 27th, 2019 @ 9:16pm CDT

EvasionModeBumblebee wrote:
Randomhero wrote:Found Hightower, car dropkick and helicopter drift tonight in Des Moines Iowa Walmart

Cool! What do you think of them?

Also, did you see the voyagers or Jetwing Prime?

I like them all. Hightower is a brick. He’s a straight up brick but I like his unique look. Combined with Scrapmetal is secure but loose. They’ll stay together but droops with the hinge that connects them.

No voyagers, no leaders. I checked two other Walmart’s too. Full waves dont ship together unless it’s a wave one launch. They come out separate.

Re: New Reveal for Universal Studios Exclusive SS Leader Megatron (2032010)
Posted by EvasionModeBumblebee on July 27th, 2019 @ 9:21pm CDT

Randomhero wrote:
No voyagers, no leaders. I checked two other Walmart’s too. Full waves dont ship together unless it’s a wave one launch. They come out separate.

Right, that makes sense. All the places around me got the wave 5 voyagers and leaders but never the deluxes.

Re: New Reveal for Universal Studios Exclusive SS Leader Megatron (2032013)
Posted by Ig89ninja on July 27th, 2019 @ 9:26pm CDT

Randomhero wrote:Some more photos.

Yes Hightower’s head is behind the thumb in combiner mode

He doesn’t have a scoop thumb like in the promotional images?

WE HAVE BEEN CHEATED AND LIED TO BY HASBRO!

Re: New Reveal for Universal Studios Exclusive SS Leader Megatron (2032015)
Posted by Randomhero on July 27th, 2019 @ 9:37pm CDT

Ig89ninja wrote:
Randomhero wrote:Some more photos.

Yes Hightower’s head is behind the thumb in combiner mode

He doesn’t have a scoop thumb like in the promotional images?

WE HAVE BEEN CHEATED AND LIED TO BY HASBRO!

Look at my photo. That Devastator was an early EARLY stage prototype. There’s a lot of difference with that grey prototype left arm and the final product

There’s no cables or anything like the prototype had and I guarantee Devastator won’t have those huge tubes on his back like the prototype does either now

Re: New Reveal for Universal Studios Exclusive SS Leader Megatron (2032038)
Posted by PrimeVsPrime on July 28th, 2019 @ 12:11am CDT

Anyone else like the way he POPS?!

Re: New Reveal for Universal Studios Exclusive SS Leader Megatron (2032076)
Posted by Carnivius_Prime on July 28th, 2019 @ 8:42am CDT

The excellent SS32 Optimus Prime is currently £17.97 at Kapow. Possibly to make room for that new DotM version with trailer that'll cost almost £50.
https://www.kapowtoys.co.uk/transformer ... movie.html

Re: New Reveal for Universal Studios Exclusive SS Leader Megatron (2032078)
Posted by Trocheman on July 28th, 2019 @ 8:56am CDT

Randomhero wrote:Found Hightower, car dropkick and helicopter drift tonight in Des Moines Iowa Walmart

I preoreder hightower so ill wait a couple more weeks for him. im going to check to see if i can find these others!

Re: New Reveal for Universal Studios Exclusive SS Leader Megatron (2032080)
Posted by ZeroWolf on July 28th, 2019 @ 9:07am CDT

Carnivius_Prime wrote:The excellent SS32 Optimus Prime is currently £17.97 at Kapow. Possibly to make room for that new DotM version with trailer that'll cost almost £50.
https://www.kapowtoys.co.uk/transformer ... movie.html

Thats an amazing price :shock:

and I'm flat broke :-(

Re: New Reveal for Universal Studios Exclusive SS Leader Megatron (2032141)
Posted by Carnivius_Prime on July 28th, 2019 @ 12:32pm CDT

ZeroWolf wrote:
Carnivius_Prime wrote:The excellent SS32 Optimus Prime is currently £17.97 at Kapow. Possibly to make room for that new DotM version with trailer that'll cost almost £50.
https://www.kapowtoys.co.uk/transformer ... movie.html

Thats an amazing price and I'm flat broke

yeah i just wish they had his wave-mate Bonecrusher for same price but they don't have him at all (they have Movie The Best version but obviously that's just the 2007 mold) after having sold out of Boney like most other sites have. Can still find Bonecrusher for just over £30 but it's a bit much for me at moment and I would bloody jump on a bargain Boney for same price like this Prime. Almost makes me wish I bought Bonecrusher way back at start of year instead of Prime and then got Prime now but I frickin' love SS32 Optimus and had to get him at same time I got Jetfire for the combining fun. And Jetfire himself rarely appears in sales but his wave-mate DotM Megatron I got a couple months ago for about £37 from Amazon rather than the usual Leader class price of £45 or £50 so I may the right choice there.

Kapow also currently has WWII Bee for £14.99 and (like a lot of places) Dropkick helicopter for £9.99 (must be shelfwarming their warehouses)

Re: New Reveal for Universal Studios Exclusive SS Leader Megatron (2032186)
Posted by ZeroWolf on July 28th, 2019 @ 5:34pm CDT

WW2 bee is tempting as well, as is Dropkick, just to see if he's as bad as everyone makes out.

Re: New Reveal for Universal Studios Exclusive SS Leader Megatron (2032187)
Posted by Sabrblade on July 28th, 2019 @ 5:40pm CDT

You're a brave man.

Re: New Reveal for Universal Studios Exclusive SS Leader Megatron (2032192)
Posted by EvasionModeBumblebee on July 28th, 2019 @ 5:51pm CDT

ZeroWolf wrote:WW2 bee is tempting as well, as is Dropkick, just to see if he's as bad as everyone makes out.

Dropkick’s not a bad figure IMO, just not a good representation of the character. I got one cheap just for the alt. mode, and it’s ok. Better than ROTF Blazemaster, I will say that :lol:

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Posted by Carnivius_Prime on July 29th, 2019 @ 3:26am CDT

If i was collecting the Beewun portion of Studio Series I'd probably get Chopkick for that £9.99. Seems a fair price. I wasn't a big fan of Crowbar (far preferred Berserker, just a cooler looking and tidier version of that mold basis) but I got him for £11 and am happier with the figure than I expected to be.

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Posted by Carnivius_Prime on July 29th, 2019 @ 11:00am CDT

Igor/Long Haul perched on Megatron's of their times. The RotF versions just shouldn't be standing up like they are. I don't know how that's happening. :O

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Re: New Reveal for Universal Studios Exclusive SS Leader Megatron (2032373)
Posted by ZeroWolf on July 29th, 2019 @ 12:52pm CDT

Love how Rotf Megs seems to be looking up and saying: "Will you get off!"

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Posted by Carnivius_Prime on July 29th, 2019 @ 2:42pm CDT

ZeroWolf wrote:Love how Rotf Megs seems to be looking up and saying: "Will you get off!"

Heh yeah. I made his legs look like they were buckling under the weight but still surprised they actually didn't buckle for real.

I posted these in the pose thread but I thought I'd put them here too cos a friend of mine commented that in almost every pic he's seen Long Haul is in a pose that makes him look like he wants a hug so I took a couple more photos in poses definitely not doing a hugging gesture.

Long Haulk smash

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Long Haulk sad

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Bit more expressive that I originally thought he was, being such a chunky bot.

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