Thanks to the HK-TF Facebook group, we have some pics from the Maketoys Product Convention going on this weekend where Maketoys has shown off their two upcoming Megatrons: Reformatted Despotron (G1/Masterpiece-inspired) and Rioter Despotron (Cybertronian design). The two figures are shown off in full color and strike various action-packed poses, demonstrating their articulation.
MTRM-08 Despotron is available for pre-order via our sponsors for $146.99 USD and is slated for release in the 4th quarter of this year. No details as of yet on Rioter Despotron, but stay tuned for those as Maketoys progresses with these projects and be sure to check out the pics after the jump!
RyanCharlie
In the market for this guy, thought I'd pop in here before pulling the trigger off one on ebay.
AutobotTurbine
That seems to have done it! Thanks!
G.I.EDDIE
Have you tried sticking the tip of a flat tip screwdriver down there and then pushing on the part of the of the screwdriver that's sticking out?
AutobotTurbine
Is there a way to safely remove this panel? The pin for the leg joint is sticking out and I can’t find any other way to push it in.View attachment 29953828
The Mad Demobot
I think it was the Eness Black Hands. Any left are pretty much gone because these were impossible to find.
Someone said KP10 from KFC can work just fine and use a compatible peg to fit on the wrists.
KFC Upgrade Kit KP10 Posable Hands for Transformers MP12 MP14 Sideswipe RedAlert | eBay
luckyman76
I used the black Eness hands from long ago but I don't know how easy those are to find.
Heatwaves
What hands did you end up using? Do you have a link?
ultraman zoffy
Printed G1 helmet and feet, and downsized fusion cannon for my guy.
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The Mad Demobot
I have returned to bring some good news, some users found a new set of hands that could work for Desportron that won't compromise the transformation. Good size and not prone to falling off. Now all that's left is to find the perfect insignia decal or sticker and I'll be set..
The Mad Demobot
Well I didn't expect Despotron to be a tad shorter than Optimus v3, but then again I never saw him compared to Mp-10 so whenever I tried to measure Despotron with a more movie accurate Prime I didn't expect him to be smaller. Not enough, but close that all the media portraying Megatron being at least a head talker makes it weird.
I'm probably going to separate them by shelf somehow and I have TE-01 Prime as Light of Freedom's alt mode stand in. I just need the hands and the perfect Decepticon sticker for Despotron.
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The Mad Demobot
Yeah that was the only thing wrong. The shipping was apparently on hold because of the pandemic making regular airmail grounded so you need to pay for the extra special shipping to bypass the regulation. Probably won't do it again, but better than paying for more.
Bakarina
You got it because RobotToyBases' shipping charges are a blight upon mankind.
Illiterate Scholar
Hmmm, I got a virus warning from my anti-virus during the checkout. I heard of the site, so I trust it, but not sure why I got that warning.
The Mad Demobot
Here. Maketoys MTRM-08 Despotron
Shipping price is there, but can't argue with 66% off.
Illiterate Scholar
Where!?
The Mad Demobot
Pardon to bump an old thread, but I finally bit the bullet on this guy after so long of wondering if he could be the one. Well after some thought and a massive sale, I caved and got him. And honestly I'm glad I did, especially for that price. Want to thank the guys in a previous thread about the different Megatron's and I really do think he looks and feels great. Yeah he doesn't have a sword or the handgun like MP-36 (I can fix that), but what counts is his poseability and proportions. I've grown to love his face, I may take a hobby knife to the eye lid bottom angles one day, but I'm looking to get the best decepticon symbol for the chest and some good sized hands. His waist swivel is on the stiff side, I haven't moved it yet, but I'm confident that it'll be just fine after handling him some more.
More pics hopefully to come. With this I think I can retire MP-36 as the definitive Megatron in robot mode until another figure comes around and does a 100% 1986 movie accurate look in the right places.
Now I just need a Light of Freedom for the same deal so I can give MP-56 a rest too.
Need some Seeker bois too.
Also I JUST found out TE-01 and MP-44 are a little taller than him, which makes things weirder for me. May have to remedy that.
Enfin
MS Optimus Prime needs an MP-10 deco and then it would look extra good next to Despotron.
Orion2703
Thanks, and in that case I send mine right back.
I'm looking to see if I can salvage it, bit I think I'll to try some kind of pinning, glue or epoxy won't cut it I don't think.
combaticon164
I've had him for a couple of years now and I actually prefer him over Appolyon and the toon Takara Megatron. I sold Appolyon, kept my toon Megatron to go with the toon bots and kept MT Megatron for the non toon bots.
Bakarina
I too have experienced a loss to my Megatron family recently. I express my sincerest condolences.