And we have a nice surprise for all Beast Wars fans out there. Care of Toyzone and Toyworld on Weibo, we can share images of the colored prototype of the new Toyworld TW-BS01 Legends Scaled Beast Wars Transmetal Megatron.
We have a very detailed and cartoon-accurtate incarnation of the ruthless Predacon leader in his first Transmetal form, Yeeeeeeeeeeees! According to the information shared, this toy will be about only 12 cm tall, so it is aimed to the growing and competitive Legends scaled market. For a figure this size, it features a wide range of articulation and some improvements compared to the original mold: ankle tilts, rotating turbines, articulated tail, opening mouth with a molded tongue, and it is supposed to have die-cast and electroplating effect coating.
We still have no concrete information on price or release date, but you can check out the images of the prototype after the jump. Already thinking of taking a picture of this Megatron shooting a Masterpiece Optimus toy? Let us know your impressions on the 2005 Boards!
LeoJ
Make sure to shave the ball joints if they’re rough so your joints don’t lose the proper tolerances
magicube
I ended up picking up both versions of TW Megatron, partially because I like the figure so much and also because I felt that the A repaint wasn’t what I was expecting. The promos made it seem like the core of the figure was still black when in reality he is brown which is accurate to the original US toy but not what I was looking for. The colors on the regular release are better but not quite perfect – I’d love to have a more metallic and copper shade for the shoulder/legs. It’s too much of a flat salmon otherwise. I couldn’t find any in hand comparisons of the two so I’m leaving some photos here for any one else who might be looking for them as well. Though the A repaint does look darker in my lightning than it does in hand. The brown looks more like more chocolate IRL.
Regardless I’m very happy I picked them up as Transmetal Megatron is one of my favorite Transformers designs. Seeing Iron Factory announce Cheetor and Primal alongside ROTB has me hoping we’ll see more Beast Wars Legends in the future!
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magicube
And bought!
Thank you for the assist!
Sentinel2002
Terry's TF Club shows as having it in stock
【IN STOCK】ToyWorld TW TW-BS01A Transmetal Megatron Beast War BW
magicube
Looking to pick one of these up, preferable TW-BS01A. Anyone selling one or know where to pick a copy up from?
Bezuul
It's not our time in the legends game yet. At least they gave me a proper Rattrap before fading into the mist.
Hawkwave
LoL, they have a legends history of 2. Been a long time since they released those. Wonder if/when they will release Scorponok. Think I'm out regardless. Kingdom does it for me.
Tekkaman Blade
Scorpy was from TF element a different company who's legends figures don't have a history of paint chipping.
kronatron
I just meant that in an "if it ever happens" kind of way. I was looking forward to scorpy but at this rate we are likely to see the kingdom version first.
Ozymandias13
Any word on such a fixed redux?
kronatron
I really do like the model but am waiting for a redux with tighter joints and less paint chipping.
Bezuul
I didn't think he was that bad but he can be floppy. And at first I thought all the faces were the same until I looked closer. But he's a nice addition to the very few legend scale Beast Wars figures out there.
autobot prowl
So is this guy really that bad? I mean have they fixed the QC issues on the later batches?
autobot prowl
Yeah I think I'm going to have to buy this guy after all to go with my IF Primal. After Heatdeath crumbled at the hip months ago and ShowZ being difficult to get a replacement part (been trying since mid August). Shame as I really liked Heatdeath, but never even got to transform him.
Sixo
Tef
LOVE that little Bugger
Tekkaman Blade
New age legends scale Megatron figure.
New Age H9 Agamemnon (Legends scaled G1 Megatron)
CryptiniteDemon
What's that little G1 megatron from?