Review: #943
Name: Megatron
Brand: Transformers
Allegiance: Decepticon
Line: Authentics
Year of Release: 2026
Size Class: Prime Changer (Wave 2)
Mold Status: new
TANK MODE:
Surprisingly, as part of the Authentics line, which are usually very simplistic new molds or are redecos of previous molds, Megatron is a brand new more complicated mode.
Megatron, as is usual for all versions based upon his G1 design, transforms into a grey tank.
Megatron's accessories can peg to the side and back of the tank as a way to store in this mode.
Despite the simpler and cheaper price point, Megatron actually has some decent detailing, such as the small painted missile pods on the sides.
The treads don't work, rather there are small plastic wheels underneath to allow him to roll on smooth surfaces. The turret doesn't rotate either, and the cannon is fixed.
This figure is full of surprises, from the new mold to the detail, apart from a gappy back (of which a lot of contemporary toys are guilty of already), this is actually a really good tank mode.
TRANSFORMATION:
Transformation is also another surprise, since Megatron has a transformation scheme that's not too easy but also not too hard. It has some interesting aspects such as how the legs are folded together from the sides of the tank. The turret splits to form the arms, so that's more of a conventional design.
ROBOT MODE:
Robot mode looks great, the only piece of visible kibble are the panels on the sides of the legs, but they sit fairly flush against the legs so it's not too bad.
From the back, it's even more impressive at how clean this robot mode is, Megatron barely has any kibble.
The head sculpt is classic Megatron, looking good, albeit little bit slimmer than usual.
Articulation is decent as well, with joints for his head, shoulders, elbows, hips, knees and ankles.
He comes with two accessories, a fire blast effect, and a mace. Both of which are cast in rubbery transparent purple plastic.
The fire blast effect can attach to the end of his arm cannon.
While his can hold the mace weapon in his hand, although since it's a soft rubbery plastic, it doesn't feel that good.
His hands are covered by panels, making them a little bit bulkier than it should, that's about the only flaw of this figure.
The feet is also somewhat flat, but it's nitpicking at this point.
The fire blast effect can also attach to the back of the cannon... if you want to. The other way to use the mace is to attach it to the outside of his forearm. Both looks kind of weird this way.
The figure continues to surprise, and the robot mode is very good for what it is worth.
OVERALL:
You see Authentics and you expect cheap and poor quality hollowed figures that's not even worth the plastic. Yet this Megatron defies those expectations. It has a very good tank mode and a very respectable robot mode. It's a fun figure that's perfectly balanced in terms of difficulty and fun. Megatron can actually hold a candle against some of the Generations and Studio Series figures.
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