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[MatrixPrime]

So I've been out of the Transformers toy collecting for quite some time. Outside of picking up Ectotron about a month ago, I can't even tell you the last time I purchased a figure. In fact, I've been actively trying to SELL my figures (to no avail unfortunately, wah wah).

 

Anyways, the old TFWIRE podcast is being uploaded to www.iaconmedia.com, and after listening back to some episodes, I've gotten the itch to dig out some of my favorite figures again...one of them being 20th Anniversary Optimus Prime. On that note, I know a number of MP Megatron figures have been released since I stopped collecting, both official and unofficial, and am seriously contemplating getting one.

 

Out of all of the different MP Megatrons out there, which would you recommend and why? 

[Spark]

You can't really go wrong with either of the MP36 versions, really.

[Powered Convoy]

Yeah both MP-36 figures are great as Spark said, but will be much shorter than the 20th Anniversary / MP-1 Optimus you have. The original MP-5 Megatron is not a good toy and you should stay away.

As for MP-36, choosing the one you want depends on if you have more nostalgia for the cartoon or the toy.

[MatrixPrime]

As for MP-36, choosing the one you want depends on if you have more nostalgia for the cartoon or the toy.

 

Definitely the cartoon

[Spark]

Then you probably want the regular MP36, since it's exactly the cartoon model.

[Powered Convoy]

Yup. MP-36+ has cartoon faces, but it's main draw and all its coloration is based on the original toy. So the regular MP-36 is the way to go.

[Sabrblade]

For reference, here is what Masterpiece MP-36 Megatron looks like:

 

[repowers]

The original one, MP5, is awful. One of the most difficult and fiddly transformation schemes ever, and he looks weird and spindly in robot mode, and he's like this giant oversized pistol when you transform him. 

[Spark]

Also easily breakable and the metal tarnishes over time pretty badly.

[Walky]

 

um hello this is the best mp version of megatron

[D Buster Prime]

On MP-36, two words: seductive thighs

[Walky]

On MP-36, two words: seductive thighs

 

four more words: gun cannot be straight

[▲ndrusi]

Five more words: window caffeine February apogee partridge

[Nutjob R/T]

... wait. Window caffeine Febr-

CRAP

burns down safe house, flees

[Ave Destron!]

mp-36 is one of the best transformers, I can't speak for mp-36+ but the tv version is really one of my absolute darlings

 

step 1: place the smiling face on mp-36

 

step 2: press the button on his arm cannon until he laughs at you in japanese

 

step 3: you are at peace

[TheMightyMollusk]

 
um hello this is the best mp version of megatron

No, that's an MP version of the best Megatron. The difference is subtle, but profound.

[Thylacine 2000]

The original one, MP5, is awful. One of the most difficult and fiddly transformation schemes ever, and he looks weird and spindly in robot mode, and he's like this giant oversized pistol when you transform him. 

Also easily breakable and the metal tarnishes over time pretty badly.

My MP5 can no longer lift its arms or stand up - I have to lean it up against the back of the shelf - and his feet are rotting away. He and MP9 Rodimus are absolutely my most regretted TF purchases ever - and make me feel a little worse for not backing Unicron now.

Edited by Thylacine 2000, 18 August 2019 - 07:43 PM.

[Have a Pickle]

The gold one because it's really cheap now and looks ridiculous.

 

 

Or a high-quality knockoff of MP-36 because it's $80 instead of $200 for the same stupid toy.

[Spark]

The knockoffs also have US voice clips and LEDs in the cannon, along with the MP-36+ face and chest, which is quite nice.

[Kevin S]

The knockoffs also have US voice clips and LEDs in the cannon, along with the MP-36+ face and chest, which is quite nice.

Thats only true of the THF KO, theres 3 other KOs out there from different sources.