ROTF leader class Megatron Review

Now here's a review of the less popular leader class release from the Transformers ROTF line.

Alt Mode 7/10
Lately I am more into "out of this world" alt mode designs for transformers. This Megatron really looks menacing in his alien tank mode, and it's quite huge.



I don't mind the head being so exposed in this mode either, as this alt mode was never meant to be a disguise. This is a concept and attitude that i really like and befits the decepticon leader.


The sculpting is also really impressive. Plenty of detail all over!




Also, the electronic gimmick is a firing cannon sound and some lights. But your cannon needs to be locked into place for this. Anyway for those who are wondering, the cannon can pretty much point in any direction you want! Great


Ok so now lets talk about the bad. Firstly, the tank treads aren't really parallel to each other, but thats just nit picking on my side. Definitely not THAT movie accurate for those who had seen the movie. It doesn't look like it can fly at all! haha. It would have been good if they made it a bit more flat and streamlined like the voyager version. But what irks me the most is the kibble and gaps in this part of the tank:


Robot Mode 8/10
First off, the mecha alive feature is awesome! gears inside the chest just rattle like nobody's business, then Megatron's head gives a very energetic shrug (or shake, or jerk, whatever) and he yells "I am Megatroooon!!!". Again, the sculpting is amazing. The head and chest are very detailed and spot on. My only gripe is that the upper legs are too small compared to the lower legs and the rest of his body, and that the backpack is too high up giving him too much of a hunched look.






Also here are some shots on the transformation of his right arm, from cannon arm to clawed arm. This is feature of him is rather fun too... would have been better if he had an elbow on this arm.





Articulation 7/10
The head can only look up 90 degress, it can't look left/right at all. The right arm is really BIG, but doesnt have an elbow. The left arm, is really small and thin, but has an elbow and also an articulated middle finger. The feet have no ankles, but my, it does sooo well even without it. Plenty of menacing poses can be done due to good leg articulation and amazing stability, it's all up to your imagination!




Transformation 10/10
This is one of the best things about this leader class megatron. Transformation is satisfyingly complex yet not too difficult. Much more fun than leader class optimus prime for sure. You'll find yourself transforming him back and forth plenty of times!

X-factor 9/10
Looks really menacing and evil! But i agree the voyager version is even more evil looking. Where the leader class wins is in the sheer size in both modes, which is very important for such a character as this decepticon leader. Definitely plenty of x-factor going for the toy itself, just deduct a point because he got his ass kicked in the movie :P


Overall 41/50

I leave you guys with this :P