30th Generations Megatron

30^th Generations - Finally, a figure that worth to buy. I bought this last year together with Orion Pax. As soon as I removed it from the box; I just displayed it on my shelves and forget all about it. I never did try to transform or even take a picture of it. But it was this photo session that I finally managed to play around with it and transform it. I was surprise that this figure is actually quite good although it got a few flaw. Here is my review of Megatron.

Bio

There was a time when those who wore the Decepticon badge did so with pride, and not fear. There was a time when the name of Megatron was honored by many across Cybertron. He was a scholar, a warrior, and a hero, fighting for the freedom of the oppressed. But power inevitably corrupts, and none are so powerful as mighty Megatron. Long ago, he forgot he was a hero, and became nothing more than a tyrant. - Sources: TFU.info

Vehicle Mode

I really love his vehicle mode. All this time there is not so much interpretation of Megatron as a jet or a bomber. It is either a gun or a tank. The only things that is close was the Machine Wars Megatron or the Energon Megatron. This vehicle mode looks similar to the stealth bomber B2. If I were a Decepticon; I would bring terror from the skies with my army of seekers. Sometimes; I really wished that Megatron vehicle mode was a triple changer. Just like Blitzwing.

Transformation

This is my first time creating a new segment in my post. Transformation is a bit hard. Both wings itself needs to be remove and combined as his weapon. His legs forms most of his body but that was not the hard part. The hard part was the hand and body parts which are connected by a few pegs. You need to be careful when rotating the hand parts. But after you get the hang with it; it is quite easy as long as your remember the steps on the instruction.

Robot Mode

I just love his new looks. So much detail yet simple in a way. I have read the comic book and it stated that Megatron was given a new body by Shockwave and return to gives Starscream a good spanking. His weapon has a sliding contraption that extend the weapon. Unfortunately; Megatron lacks a lot on the articulation department. Even I found it hard to rotate the head (I think there were none). The lack of articulation makes him more of a stiff figure.

Conclusion

Takara has released another version of this mold but renamed it Megatronus (whats up with the -nus?). Anyway, I don't felt regret having this figure. Compared to the Asia exclusive Megatron (a remold of ROTF Bludgeon); I would rather have this as something fresh from the oven. If you got the extra money; you might want to get the Takara Tomy Megatronus. That one is beautifully painted in glossy black and much more good looking. Unfortunately; it came in a dual pack. So if you are a tight budget; the Hasbro version will suffice.