@@NightmareZerogbs it's just so comically over the top and underwhelming at the same time, like he can literally spin around a tank cannon to use but nah, what megaton needs is a teeny tiny knife that I genuinely mistook for a thumb when it first popped up
Love how the design ethos for this figure was just the word "more". All them gimmicks, play features, compatibility with mini-cons and Tidal Wave. Then there's the giant beetle horns on his head because why not? Armada is the toyline that has everything, sometimes all at once on one figure.
This toy is an absolute masterpiece, such a joy to have and play with! I got it in Galvatron blackberry flavor for christmas when I was like 10 and I can confidently say that the *only* reason he has no leg articulation was because he was so, so good that they needed to nerf him somehow, they needed to contain some of his power.
One of the best toys in my collection. Don't care about the limited leg movement, all the fun gimmicks more than make up for it. That shiv is brilliant.
Man, I wish we got a NEW Megatron design that can be as good and unique as this one (Yes, I know about the stealth bomber form and it is great, but I really want a new one).
@@elpizo1789 Too bad its only toy was so goddamn small. T30 came out with some absolute bangers of figures, but the size classes were all over the shop. Stealth Bomber Megatron? Deluxe. IDW Optimus Prime, Miner Megatron, and Starscream? Legends. Tankor? Deluxe. Brainstorm? The most ridiculously huge Voyager of the modern era. Trailcutter? Well he should probably be a Deluxe but he was a _tiny_ Deluxe. At least Armada Starscream's getting a second chance in Legacy.
japanese megatron's were so unique, kinda wish japan was given the reigns again, america just seems to rehash G1 or the movies constantly in terms of designs that it's leaking into non G1 characters
So glad I grew up with this toy in my toy chest. This Megatron design is so over-the-top and I love it. He’s like a rolling fortress for the minicons in tank mode and a full on commando in robot mode.
Here is something you forgot to mention, though it is a rarely known gimmick fact, so you can be forgiven. There is a recolored version of G2 Dreadwing and Smokescreen, with an additional screw hole, which allows the two of them to combine with Armada Megatron, and then with Tidalwave. It looks absolutely bonkers, but it kinda solves the power balance of Armada Optimus being able to combine with two figures, where as Megatron only got Tidalwave.
@@Xeno-The-Wanderer It is even more ridiculous. Imagine Armada megatron tidalwave combo, with a stealth bomber strapped to his back, a jet plane as chest armor, huge missile firing gatling gun over his head, and tidalwave's leg section either attached to his battle ship section as a shield, or placed under Megatron's feet as a platform.
To best describe this figure, all you need are those words "the gimic fest". This thing is preaty much gimic after gimic, after gimic, after GIMIC. And I'm not gonna lie, those in the turret or in the legs are fun. Buuut there is "too much of a good thing" saying for a reason. Either way, I would REALLY like to see how Hazbro would tackle this desighn today (and I don't mean the CW Meg's remold. It wasn't bad, but also isn't Armada Meg's)
I was watching this on the bus with headphones, and the sound quality on megatron's sound clips made me think my headphones disconnected and nearly gave me a heart attack 10/10 one of your best videos yet
This really makes me wish the Combiner wars version was just abit more like this. Gavs videos never fail to leave me with a sense of vague disappointment.
I once had a dream where I was trying to find the Galvatron version of this in an abandoned building and Tomska off asdfmovie was following me about the whole time. I genuinely think it unlocked some secret desire to have this mould cause I really want him now, but every time I go 'damn wish I could get Armada Megatron' I vividly remember the dream.
Great review, great figure! I had the Galvatron repaint, and I frequently regret that is was one of the items that went in one of my occasional "I need money in a hurry" purges.
3:40 "And look. Listen. You might think that this looks ridiculous and shite, but just because youre right doesnt mean i dont love it." Is honestly the greatest description of a toy combination ive ever heard
AbsoFRIGGANlutely one of the all time great all in one tip top jamathon leader bots ever. I miss when Transformers felt like toys rather than fiddly high end collectables for 30 and 40 something's. Armada is choice stuff.
You can also combine this Megatron with ‘Dreadwind and Smokejumper’. I think it has to be that specific version of those moulds. I’m not kidding. They’re not even from the same toyline but you can do it. And you can keep Tidal Wave’s arm attachments too. It’s kinda shit but sheer audacity is something to admire.
Clicked this one as fast as i could! The galvatron version is my holy grail, the best toy in history, revolutionary even, so amazing, so perfect, i quite like it, i love it and it is pretty good also
His altmode has so much going on its honestly my favourite base mode, aside from the new Fans Hobby MB version, and he's not even really a base. His face is so good, this is one of my favourite Megatron designs such a unique guy the horns are so good. I used to not really like Minicons as accessory ports when I was a child but now I'm grown up and I have so many Minicons now and just wearing them is actually great I don't know what I was thinking. I do wish he wasn't quite so prone to do that "Decepticons Attack" voice line cause he will do it whenever I slightly move the turret. The Tidal Wave combo is so unwieldy, so silly looking I love it so much its the best. And since you asked there is the thing where you fold Leader 1 into a gun and put him in one of the top tank treads in robot mode mentioned in the instructions for some extra firepower, its kinda rubbish? Probably best not to mention it you're right
One thing I'd note is that there are several ways to incorporate Leader 1 with Megatron, including on his forearm in two configurations as a quasi-fusion cannon. Leader One's arms are also 5MM port compatible, so he can hold him like a kind of janky gun.
armada megatron is the toy that sold me on megatron being a tank now, used to be a big geewunner as a kid and was upset that he wasn't a gun anymore until this guy came along. an absolute dreamboat of a bot with a sexy voice to boot
I'm here with the five-hundredth _like_ and a comment - the colours, chonkiness and creepy traps on this toy remind me less of a Transformer, and more of some baddy (or even a goody) from Masters Of The Universe.
My favourite Megatron toy from the Unicron trilogy. Hasbro took the early desing from the cancelled Transtech Megatron and put it into the Armada line.
I actually thought of getting the Combiner Wars Armada Megatron if I can fine one for the most part in tack and for a Decent price because I really think it worked more for Armada Megatron than it did g1 Megatron and it's Headsculpt is stunning. I will say looking at this really reminds me why out of all the Megatrons not based on g1 Armada was definitely one of the best I liked this take as much as I did Cybertron Galvatrons which I think is the 2nd best Unicron trilogy Megatron/Galvatron design
Have you heard of FansHobby MB-17 Meg-Tyranno Armada Megatron? If you can get him, you will love it mate ^^ I have him and he has leg articulation to! As well as towering over that guy.
I think third party folks need to make snap on panels to make every ‘H’ tank into a proper tank. But with Megs here having the mandibles of doom I’ll forgive it.
the Galvatron redeco is vastly superior in my eyes and a toy I've always kind of wanted. it's just so... absolutely itself. this is a GOOD and new take on a tank Megatron. armpit cannon and stag beetle antlers? hell yes. nobody accesorises like Megatron
my only issue is 0 leg articulation.. ruins it to me honestly, I can accept it on g1 Toys, but this came after rid which had modern level of articulation :(( saying that but still owning 2 of him, one only missing the missiles 😂
@@kheletor3917 I think it has something to do with how it's designed to rotate while the crank stays in place in tank mode that results in the gears grinding.
Who needs knees when you have GUN and OTHER GUN and ACTUAL SHIV
The shiv is what takes this from 10/10 to Fuck Yeah/10
@@NightmareZerogbs it's just so comically over the top and underwhelming at the same time, like he can literally spin around a tank cannon to use but nah, what megaton needs is a teeny tiny knife that I genuinely mistook for a thumb when it first popped up
@@NightmareZerogbs a gimmick that G1 Starscream could really use
Love how the design ethos for this figure was just the word "more". All them gimmicks, play features, compatibility with mini-cons and Tidal Wave. Then there's the giant beetle horns on his head because why not? Armada is the toyline that has everything, sometimes all at once on one figure.
Armada sideswipe is a good example.
Gotta love how even those stag beetle horns serve a purpose. At least in the show anyway.
In a recent live stream, Aaron Archer said that the antlers were planned to have a finger pinching gimmick, but they had to abandon that idea
This toy is an absolute masterpiece, such a joy to have and play with!
I got it in Galvatron blackberry flavor for christmas when I was like 10 and I can confidently say that the *only* reason he has no leg articulation was because he was so, so good that they needed to nerf him somehow, they needed to contain some of his power.
LMAO! Even the worst Beast Wars figures are better than any of the garbage from Armada. 😂
@@chinafuture6484ok buddy
One of the best toys in my collection. Don't care about the limited leg movement, all the fun gimmicks more than make up for it. That shiv is brilliant.
Man, I wish we got a NEW Megatron design that can be as good and unique as this one (Yes, I know about the stealth bomber form and it is great, but I really want a new one).
The stealth bomber was, like, over 10 years ago. It's about time we got a new design for Megs.
@@elpizo1789 I still wish we could have seen the stealth bomber design a bit more though.
@@elpizo1789 Too bad its only toy was so goddamn small.
T30 came out with some absolute bangers of figures, but the size classes were all over the shop. Stealth Bomber Megatron? Deluxe. IDW Optimus Prime, Miner Megatron, and Starscream? Legends. Tankor? Deluxe. Brainstorm? The most ridiculously huge Voyager of the modern era. Trailcutter? Well he should probably be a Deluxe but he was a _tiny_ Deluxe.
At least Armada Starscream's getting a second chance in Legacy.
japanese megatron's were so unique, kinda wish japan was given the reigns again, america just seems to rehash G1 or the movies constantly in terms of designs that it's leaking into non G1 characters
@@Xeno-The-Wanderer sadly they'll probably end up just sticking to g1 designs for as long as possible
might as well get europe back to do stuff
So glad I grew up with this toy in my toy chest. This Megatron design is so over-the-top and I love it. He’s like a rolling fortress for the minicons in tank mode and a full on commando in robot mode.
The hidden hand shiv was such a cool feature. Endless fun popping that out and pretending he stabbed hotshot to death.
I vaguely recall seeing an unofficial combined mode for this guy and RID dreadwind/smokejumper. fuckin quality stuff.
Imagine being so dedicated to catching Minicons you hollow out your legs to make a Minicon prison
Here is something you forgot to mention, though it is a rarely known gimmick fact, so you can be forgiven.
There is a recolored version of G2 Dreadwing and Smokescreen, with an additional screw hole, which allows the two of them to combine with Armada Megatron, and then with Tidalwave. It looks absolutely bonkers, but it kinda solves the power balance of Armada Optimus being able to combine with two figures, where as Megatron only got Tidalwave.
o.O I can only imagine trying to pick that conglomeration up.
okay I need to see this, is it as ridiculous as Devil God Fire Convoy I wonder
@@Xeno-The-Wanderer It is even more ridiculous. Imagine Armada megatron tidalwave combo, with a stealth bomber strapped to his back, a jet plane as chest armor, huge missile firing gatling gun over his head, and tidalwave's leg section either attached to his battle ship section as a shield, or placed under Megatron's feet as a platform.
@@HORRIOR1 so a giant iron Flying Fortress… good thing Prime got himself Uber shoulder mounted cannons to face that monstrosity
"What more could you need?"
A wee pal with missiles in his ankles.
This reminds me of the Legacy Armada Starscream reviews: "Whomst amongst us actually wants to POSE their robot toys?"
"If your answer is Leg Articulation"
*proceeds to gesture towards Master Builder Meg-Tyranno*
To best describe this figure, all you need are those words "the gimic fest".
This thing is preaty much gimic after gimic, after gimic, after GIMIC.
And I'm not gonna lie, those in the turret or in the legs are fun.
Buuut there is "too much of a good thing" saying for a reason.
Either way, I would REALLY like to see how Hazbro would tackle this desighn today (and I don't mean the CW Meg's remold. It wasn't bad, but also isn't Armada Meg's)
I was watching this on the bus with headphones, and the sound quality on megatron's sound clips made me think my headphones disconnected and nearly gave me a heart attack
10/10 one of your best videos yet
This really makes me wish the Combiner wars version was just abit more like this. Gavs videos never fail to leave me with a sense of vague disappointment.
I once had a dream where I was trying to find the Galvatron version of this in an abandoned building and Tomska off asdfmovie was following me about the whole time. I genuinely think it unlocked some secret desire to have this mould cause I really want him now, but every time I go 'damn wish I could get Armada Megatron' I vividly remember the dream.
Why was Tomska there
@@t0xxical13 I dunno, why does anything happen in a dream, I must have watched him and thought about Megatron that day
Great review, great figure! I had the Galvatron repaint, and I frequently regret that is was one of the items that went in one of my occasional "I need money in a hurry" purges.
Behold the stupid majesty of Armada Megatron. Amen.
oh my GOD hearing that "decepticons, attack! *various fun sounds*" gave me SUCH a nostalgia rush i felt like I was 5 years old again
3:40 "And look. Listen. You might think that this looks ridiculous and shite, but just because youre right doesnt mean i dont love it." Is honestly the greatest description of a toy combination ive ever heard
Trying to think of other good gimmick-heavy bots. Armada Scavenger and Beast Machines Tankor come to mind.
AbsoFRIGGANlutely one of the all time great all in one tip top jamathon leader bots ever. I miss when Transformers felt like toys rather than fiddly high end collectables for 30 and 40 something's. Armada is choice stuff.
You can also combine this Megatron with ‘Dreadwind and Smokejumper’. I think it has to be that specific version of those moulds. I’m not kidding. They’re not even from the same toyline but you can do it. And you can keep Tidal Wave’s arm attachments too. It’s kinda shit but sheer audacity is something to admire.
Clicked this one as fast as i could! The galvatron version is my holy grail, the best toy in history, revolutionary even, so amazing, so perfect, i quite like it, i love it and it is pretty good also
love it my dood, always happy when i see your videos up on my feed. i need to get off my lazy buutt and make mine now. ughhhhhhh ok brb
HUUrrrRrrrYyyyy
His altmode has so much going on its honestly my favourite base mode, aside from the new Fans Hobby MB version, and he's not even really a base. His face is so good, this is one of my favourite Megatron designs such a unique guy the horns are so good. I used to not really like Minicons as accessory ports when I was a child but now I'm grown up and I have so many Minicons now and just wearing them is actually great I don't know what I was thinking. I do wish he wasn't quite so prone to do that "Decepticons Attack" voice line cause he will do it whenever I slightly move the turret. The Tidal Wave combo is so unwieldy, so silly looking I love it so much its the best. And since you asked there is the thing where you fold Leader 1 into a gun and put him in one of the top tank treads in robot mode mentioned in the instructions for some extra firepower, its kinda rubbish? Probably best not to mention it you're right
One thing I'd note is that there are several ways to incorporate Leader 1 with Megatron, including on his forearm in two configurations as a quasi-fusion cannon.
Leader One's arms are also 5MM port compatible, so he can hold him like a kind of janky gun.
1:03
That Megatron is a spy!
no wonder ol' Megs has so many ways to capture mini-cons, pockmarked with the ports as he is
One of the all time best, no contest
armada megatron is the toy that sold me on megatron being a tank now, used to be a big geewunner as a kid and was upset that he wasn't a gun anymore until this guy came along. an absolute dreamboat of a bot with a sexy voice to boot
I'm here with the five-hundredth _like_ and a comment - the colours, chonkiness and creepy traps on this toy remind me less of a Transformer, and more of some baddy (or even a goody) from Masters Of The Universe.
I have this Megatron! He’s the coolest, but the fact that his head pinchers can come off is not that great. I still have no idea where they went…
My favourite Megatron toy from the Unicron trilogy. Hasbro took the early desing from the cancelled Transtech Megatron and put it into the Armada line.
glad they kept the “ultimate fucker upper mode” in the Legacy version
1:00 I had no idea Megatron hailed from Govan.
As sad as I am to see the combo breaker for animated reviews, this toy looks like a lot of fun and was great hearing you shower this with praise.
More Animated coming!
@@TRDQ hell yeah
man! you should do a Megatron video! with all of your Megatrons!!!
We want longer Gavin reviews! TRDL !!
I actually thought of getting the Combiner Wars Armada Megatron if I can fine one for the most part in tack and for a Decent price because I really think it worked more for Armada Megatron than it did g1 Megatron and it's Headsculpt is stunning. I will say looking at this really reminds me why out of all the Megatrons not based on g1 Armada was definitely one of the best I liked this take as much as I did Cybertron Galvatrons which I think is the 2nd best Unicron trilogy Megatron/Galvatron design
Leader 1 is here because the gobots ended and couldn't come back, he was hoping to get the role of optimus's mini con but he was put with megatron
Basically the only correct evolution of G2 Megs with *MOAR GIMMICKS.*
And then Movie 1 leader Brawl happened with NO GIMMICKS. Such a shame.
My mom bought me Armada Megatron back in the day just because. It was an awesome day
Have you heard of FansHobby MB-17 Meg-Tyranno Armada Megatron?
If you can get him, you will love it mate ^^ I have him and he has leg articulation to!
As well as towering over that guy.
that shiv is so brutal lmao
I think third party folks need to make snap on panels to make every ‘H’ tank into a proper tank. But with Megs here having the mandibles of doom I’ll forgive it.
I just wish it had, need I say it, leg articulation.
picked this big boy up at a thrift store today. happy day
Cool....
I did it, I fu*kin did it! a sealed Armada Megatron is on it's way-🤘
YEEAAAAAAH
the Aaron Archer interview about the creation of Armada- what a blast
He's one cool lookin' toy
🤘🤘🤘
Yeesss
I can’t BELIEVE I found a complete one.
the Galvatron redeco is vastly superior in my eyes and a toy I've always kind of wanted. it's just so... absolutely itself. this is a GOOD and new take on a tank Megatron. armpit cannon and stag beetle antlers? hell yes. nobody accesorises like Megatron
Look up Megazarak (Universe) for another amazing color scheme of this mold.
@@TheACcam ooh that is also very tasty
There simply aren't enough transformers with prison weapons. We need to remedy this now Hasbro...ya hear me!!?
Wait, wait, wait.... just how do you activate the big central cannon, again?
Kind of wished you Showed Megatron capturing a Minicon with his leg claw but I guess a minicon won't fit.
You forgot to mention Mini-Con Ramjet, my friend Mini-Con Ramjet
my only issue is 0 leg articulation.. ruins it to me honestly, I can accept it on g1 Toys, but this came after rid which had modern level of articulation :((
saying that but still owning 2 of him, one only missing the missiles 😂
I hope the legacy one still has a few gimmicks…
My legs have claws
David Kaye
it's Literally Predacon Megatron But Reformated into his Ancestor
I own the galvatron version. Without horns. Weapons. Or minicon
Cybertron Megatron is the GOAT. Check it out if you haven’t
Very cool 😎 robot 🤖.
All the women will enjor
Think I prefer Galvatron & Megazarak's colour schemes.
Does anybody know the appropriate price I should get for a complete Armada Megatron because this video convinced me to get one
A cool million
A cool million
As inappropriate a hidden shiv for megatron might be you can't say it's out of character
I loved armada the show but hated the toys at first. As time has gone by I don't know why I hated them so much back then
Sadly due to an engineering flaw the crank on his side is doomed to break on every copy.
Why?
@@kheletor3917 I think it has something to do with how it's designed to rotate while the crank stays in place in tank mode that results in the gears grinding.
the ultimate fuck her up mode? is that what you called it
Shh, shh, shh, shh, shh, shh, shh... _Just go with it, mate._
Fucker-Upper. Big difference
@@TRDQ sorry I didn’t understand what you said
@@godzillameister All good
Leg articulation is highly overrated.
You only said “mini-con” 11 times in this video. I think you’re losing your touch.