Pictorial Review of Voyager Sized Transformers Authentics Megatron

I like that this gives an alternative to those who want a Megatron,but can't pay much.

I kinda like this.

Wow, so Hasbro decided to cut the middleman and make their own knockoffs, huh?

This is incredible. I had no idea this figure was coming, one can hope for Starscream

chuckdawg1999 wrote:This is incredible. I had no idea this figure was coming, one can hope for Starscream

I'm hoping for a re-release of that Cyber Battalion Starscream in proper colors and 2 repaints.

Yes! I love this thing! It's so simple yet good in all modes.
Tank mode's a bit okay but presentable. Good articulation and very nice robot mode.

I love the first version so much I bought 4 to make a small Megatron Army.
The Beeftank was their leader first, but this will be their new leader.
Or I'll just start a voyager sized simple transformation great looking Megatron army.

Hasbro needs to do this more, just upsize some great scouts and legion/legend/cyberverse
figures.

There's a tiny cyberverse Optimus Prime out there with the perfect transformation.
Voyager size it up and give it knees Hasbro pls.

No, nah, never, and only on one case, which isn't the case,but.... This figure is only good for one thing and that's being a bigger figure for a lower price. Door a figure thats that size he is more than likely more detail, transformation whise, so I wouldn't mind the $30 Voyager class figure price. It being and less means it's gonna be of a less quality.. and totally that's this figure.
It will not be on my shelf nor am I'm spend my hard earned money on this figure... No, nah, never, nope....

FrankTheJohnson wrote:No, nah, never, and only on one case, which isn't the case,but.... This figure is only good for one thing and that's being a bigger figure for a lower price. Door a figure thats that size he is more than likely more detail, transformation whise, so I wouldn't mind the $30 Voyager class figure price. It being and less means it's gonna be of a less quality.. and totally that's this figure.
It will not be on my shelf nor am I'm spend my hard earned money on this figure... No, nah, never, nope....

that is fair, because you are obviously not the target market of this figure. These are marketed for dollar store, for younger kids in particular, not for collector. It just so happens that there are collectors that attracted to these as well. Nobody's forcing you to buy them to begin with.

Didn't really care for Megatron that much when we first saw him, just wasn't crazy about the shoulders, but it's growing on me. Maybe I'll check Big Lots this weekend.

Emerje

Emerje wrote:Didn't really care for Megatron that much when we first saw him, just wasn't crazy about the shoulders, but it's growing on me. Maybe I'll check Big Lots this weekend.

Emerje

you are correct about the shoulder. The range of movement is limited due to parts clashing against parts.

Which retailers are carrying this Voyager-sized Authentics Megatron? I might want to acquire one for my shrine to his glorious-ness.

This toy line is super weird.

What is this crap?

Tyrannacon wrote:Which retailers are carrying this Voyager-sized Authentics Megatron? I might want to acquire one for my shrine to his glorious-ness.

They're for smaller "variety" stores so you'll want to check places like Walgreens, Big Lots, Family Dollar, and Dollar General. I've seen them at BL for sure.

Emerje

Emerje wrote:

Tyrannacon wrote:Which retailers are carrying this Voyager-sized Authentics Megatron? I might want to acquire one for my shrine to his glorious-ness.

They're for smaller "variety" stores so you'll want to check places like Walgreens, Big Lots, Family Dollar, and Dollar General. I've seen them at BL for sure.

Emerje

Oh boy! A scavenger hunt. Thankfully I know of a couple near me that would be good places to check. I am gonna go hunting this weekend then for sure once the temperatures are no longer like the ice planet Hoth from Empire Strikes Back outside here. Thanks for letting me know!

noctorro wrote:

chuckdawg1999 wrote:This is incredible. I had no idea this figure was coming, one can hope for Starscream

I'm hoping for a re-release of that Cyber Battalion Starscream in proper colors and 2 repaints.

I want an upsize of this Starscream because they might be able to adjust the size of the nosecone and maybe do more with the arms. I'd like the fists to fold in and peg into place but I'll settle for having the arms peg into place.

chuckdawg1999 wrote:

noctorro wrote:

chuckdawg1999 wrote:This is incredible. I had no idea this figure was coming, one can hope for Starscream

I'm hoping for a re-release of that Cyber Battalion Starscream in proper colors and 2 repaints.

I want an upsize of this Starscream because they might be able to adjust the size of the nosecone and maybe do more with the arms. I'd like the fists to fold in and peg into place but I'll settle for having the arms peg into place.

this is asking a bit too much from authentics line.

bacem wrote:

chuckdawg1999 wrote:

noctorro wrote:

chuckdawg1999 wrote:This is incredible. I had no idea this figure was coming, one can hope for Starscream

I'm hoping for a re-release of that Cyber Battalion Starscream in proper colors and 2 repaints.

I want an upsize of this Starscream because they might be able to adjust the size of the nosecone and maybe do more with the arms. I'd like the fists to fold in and peg into place but I'll settle for having the arms peg into place.

this is asking a bit too much from authentics line.

They usually tweak the upsized versions from the original mold. Bee and Prime got elbow joints, they weren't useful but they are there.

Here's a full and proper video review of Big Un Megs that really shows the changes they made in up-scaling the figure.

Emerje wrote:Didn't really care for Megatron that much when we first saw him, just wasn't crazy about the shoulders, but it's growing on me. Maybe I'll check Big Lots this weekend.

Dang, totally slipped my mind that I was going to do this. I was right next door as it sits right between the grocery store and Dollar Tree, both of which I went to Friday. Maybe next week.

Emerje

chuckdawg1999 wrote:Here's a full and proper video review of Big Un Megs that really shows the changes they made in up-scaling the figure.

one note that are not mentioned on the instruction (surprisingly), is that the feet can actually slide out, and moves out of the way further, which gives the shoulder more room to maneuver, and makes the transformation less fiddly.

Following the surprise release of Bravo Class Megatron in the Transformers Authentics line, ChuckDawg1999 brings us a video review of his wave mate and another surprise release in the form of Grimlock! This Grimlock is down scaled from its Alpha Class release so is more pocket money friendly then you would normally find for similar sized releases in the other Transformers lines.

Also thanks to fellow Seibertron user, TFanPage101, for sending this in to us as well!

This is what Chuck has to say on Bravo Class Grimlock:

Chuckdawg1999 wrote:To my surprise, Hasbro downscaled their Wave 1 Alpha Class Grimlock to a pocket-friendly size. Transformation is identical to the larger scaled figure but as to be expected, paint details are lost and the small dino arms are just molded in. Bravo Class Grimlock makes for the perfect desk toy and is fun to have.

We have mirrored the review for you below for your convenience, enjoy!



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Is it bad that I keep forgetting these guys even are a thing? These guys could be so much better but they just come across as cheap. I don't own any of these toys so I can't speak on terms of their quality but they're just so hollow. I guess it makes sense since they're only a few bucks.

Also the figure looks okay, but it certainly doesn't make me say want to say "Bravo!", more like "Cool, ...I guess?"

Whats Crackalackin(sorry) I wouldn't exactly say 'a few bucks' mate
The small ones are 6 while the large ones are 10-12 at family dollar

What's Crackin'? wrote:Is it bad that I keep forgetting these guys even are a thing? These guys could be so much better but they just come across as cheap. I don't own any of these toys so I can't speak on terms of their quality but they're just so hollow. I guess it makes sense since they're only a few bucks.

Also the figure looks okay, but it certainly doesn't make me say want to say "Bravo!", more like "Cool, ...I guess?"

the plastic are surprisingly solid and sturdy, should be able to withstand children's rough play, and all the joints are tight and nice. But yeah, when you get a deluxe sized figure for $5 and voyager sized one for $10, i don't think we can really expect too much at that price points.

Stryker P28 wrote:Whats Crackalackin(sorry) I wouldn't exactly say 'a few bucks' mate
The small ones are 6 while the large ones are 10-12 at family dollar

10-12$ is pretty cheap for a figure that big.

Am I missing something but how is this new news? I have had the smaller Bravo Class Grimlock for weeks now, I have never seen this Alpha class one in stores.

Cyber Bishop wrote:Am I missing something but how is this new news? I have had the smaller Bravo Class Grimlock for weeks now, I have never seen this Alpha class one in stores.

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Stryker P28 wrote:Whats Crackalackin(sorry) I wouldn't exactly say 'a few bucks' mate
The small ones are 6 while the large ones are 10-12 at family dollar

They're that much? Huh. I was always under the impression they were 7 to 8.

Huh. You don't get much for a buck anymore.

Wait they cost HOW MUCH?

Whoa, you don't get much for that either, apparently.

cruizerdave wrote:Huh. You don't get much for a buck anymore.

Wait they cost HOW MUCH?

Whoa, you don't get much for that either, apparently.

Considering they are cheaper and bigger then their more advanced brethren in the Siege and Studio Series line, I think those that are on that budget level will be thankful.

On the German Brandora website, we have some images of the never before seen Transformers Authentics Titan Changers, branded for Generations! Titan Changers are large, very simple Transformers, with limited articulation and paint, for a low cost, and were often sold for the movie lines and Robots in Disguise '15. The characters utilize Emiliano Santalucia's evergreen design, which have been used previously for Authentics, as well as the Cyberverse cartoon!

The characters presented are Optimus Prime, Megatron, and Bumblebee, all who were set to release in May 2019, though none have shown up yet. While there is no set price, you think these toys are worth it for kids? Tell us your general thoughts in the Pub forums below.

I'll be blunt. Those look like TRASH in all modes. However, if they are solidly built, cheap, and big, those will be pretty damn awesome for lil' Jimmy's first Transformers.

Somebody tell megatron that his slenderman cosplay isn't going as planned

Walmart Canada has some new toys that, to the best of my knowledge, no one saw at retail before. These are new Titan Changer figures part of the Authentics line. They are leader sized but at the deluxe price. So very simple, yet big and inexpensive for younger fans to have a big transforming toy that they can transform by themselves and that wont break the bank. The three characters offered were Megatron, Optimus and Bumblebee. These use the Evergreen designs we have seen in the past, it is the same style which the Cyberverse character models are based off of (along with some characters at the tale end of the previous IDW continuity). You can see a comparison to other Optimus toys, one deluxe and one voyager sized.

They were 19.99 CAD, meaning probably closer to 15 USD if ever they are found in the US. it is unknown if they are exclusive to Walmart in Canada, but that is the first place these were found. You can see images of the toys along with their transformation schemes below.

Me likey, me likey a lot.

I feel like I have seen these before, maybe on another website? Megatron's mold-lined arms look awfully familiar.

These are ugly as sin. Still, leader sized AND 10$can cheaper than a regular deluxe? This is brilliant and young kids will indeed have a blast without making the parents curse.

Seen at Walmart: A mom is handling the G1 Optimus. "This look neat! My kid will love it. How much is it? 70$!!! WTF?" The mom then put it back in disgust.

Strange and wonderful how these things keep popping up under the radar. I'll have to hit some dollar stores and Big Lots next time I'm out and about just to see if they've turned up south of the border. (the Canadian border, that is)

My gut tells me we'll see Starscream in the 7" scale too, complete the set and all that.

I think chef Optimus would look good next to dishwasher Kup.

WiseMan wrote:I think chef Optimus would look good next to dishwasher Kup.

Dohohoho!
The funniest thing is "leader" is accepted in the French language and changing it to "chef" was unnecessary.

Thanks to a heads up from Seibertronian Fc203, we have news that the Transformers Authentics line at the Family Dollar, which has given us some nice Transformers, has some new reveals that will be hitting the shelves here very soon.

Up first is the smallest class, the Bravo class, which up until now had featured Grimlock, Starscream, Megatron, Optimus Prime, and Bumblebee. The newest figure to join this class is Ratchet, who is also in his evergreen design and hues very close to his recent Cyberverse Spark Armor toy. He will be available along with the rest of the previously released figures.

Next is the Alpha class, which featured Grimlock, Optimus, Bumblebee, and Megatron. The newest addition to this class is Soundwave, who also hues close to a recent Cyberverse toy, in this case the Warrior class figure. He will also be available with his fellow previously released figures.

And finally, we have the Titan changer, the larger figures that transform in a couple of steps. Previous members of the class included Megatron, Bumblebee, and Optimus, and they are now joined by Grimlock and Starscream.

All of the new figures are most likely on their way to stores now, so keep an eye out for these latest Authentics figures, and let us know if you spot them!

I know these Authentics figures should have lowered expectations, and some of them look decent, but Titan Grimlock looks embarrasing while Soundwave has a puny visor. Still, these would be neat for a stop motion where a universe of goofy G1 characters exists.

I would love to see that Soundwave as a Deluxe or Voyager.

Quantum Surge wrote:I know these Authentics figures should have lowered expectations, and some of them look decent, but Titan Grimlock looks embarrasing while Soundwave has a puny visor. Still, these would be neat for a stop motion where a universe of goofy G1 characters exists.

"Puny visor" seems like a pretty minor nitpick for what is otherwise a decent-looking Soundwave. As for Grimlock, Titan Changers are a Leader-sized figure for around half the price of a deluxe, so yeah, your expectations might be too high.

These look fantastic, is it too early to start naming toy of the year? I'm still waiting on an Alpha Starscream.

Did I read right that these are only available at dollar tree? Or more likely dollar general
Where they have been previously?

soundwave looks neat! i actually dig the cyberverse (or evergreen) style of soundwave, but never picked up the warrior class due to lack of neck joint. this one seems to solve that. if i saw him around my area for the same price as the rest, i'll definitely pick it up.