Transformers Masterpiece MPM-08 Megatron and MPM-09 Jazz Revealed

Oh my god... They look fantastic. Megatron looks great and Jazz just blows me away. And the nice bonuses of Sam figurine and that Jazz can be 'torn' in two and held by Megatron (a grim bonus but people would keep on asking anyways). Really impressed by these. Now if only I was the kind of person who could afford MPM figures.

Nothing about Megatrons Boy smelling action feature yet. Maybe the Sam figure is scratch and sniff... o.O

Not entirely sold on Megatron's face. His eyes are messed up by making the thin bar over them far to thick, the copper is too light, and they didn't paint his bottom jaw. It just feels too off to me.

Everything else about both of them I love and definitely want.

Emerje

As always, Megatron is hideous. There is no saving that design. I know it has its fans (and you are all lunatics! ), but movie Megatron figures will never have a slot in my collections.


Jazz though, he is gorgeous. I only hope it follows in the line of Barricade and the Bumblebee MPM figures, and not Ironhide and Optimus....


Jazz will be bought, and I will pay full price for him.

The only reason I'm buying these two is because you can rip jazz in half

My God, they actually made Jazz split in two?! On one hand, it's sad that the most memorable thing Movie Jazz did was get brutally maimed and die, but on the other hand I'm looking forward to seeing how they make a ROTF Sideways that splits down the middle.

blackeyedprime wrote:Nothing about Megatron's Boy smelling action feature yet. Maybe the Sam figure is scratch and sniff... o.O

Glarryg

Ironhidensh wrote:As always, Megatron is hideous. There is no saving that design. I know it has its fans (and you are all lunatics! ), but movie Megatron figures will never have a slot in my collections.


Jazz though, he is gorgeous. I only hope it follows in the line of Barricade and the Bumblebee MPM figures, and not Ironhide and Optimus....


Jazz will be bought, and I will pay full price for him.

Eh, I think Megatron is beautifully designed and awesomely detailed but ok. Am not a lunatic even though I do have had some occasions where I've had a bit of a mental breakdown and people thought I may have been one. Who's gonna tear your Jazz in half then? :O

Holy balls! Jazz looks pretty incredible, except for the connection from his arm to his crescent cannon. That looos a bit wonky, but that’s probably just the angle we’re seeing it from.

Ironhidensh wrote:As always, Megatron is hideous. There is no saving that design. I know it has its fans (and you are all lunatics! ), but movie Megatron figures will never have a slot in my collections.

On the one hand, I’m totally with you on this, Densh. Movie 1 Megs always looked like a metal tree to me. His sillouhette is very plain, even if it is unique. ROTF Megs had a better sillouhette, but suffered from (a) having a mangled arm and (b) still having a lackluster Cybertronia mode. And DOTM Megs transformed into a POS which is hardly any fun. Honestly the only movie design for Megs I actually like is his TLK body. And when they make an MP figure for that, well...

But on the other hand, credit where credit is due, they certainly pulled off a fantastic likeness of Movie 1 Megs.

Nemesis Maximo wrote: And DOTM Megs transformed into a POS which is hardly any fun.

DotM Megs turns into a Mad Max-style truck which I consider pretty darn fun. Makes a nice change from tank (which always made the most sense but by this point just seems very overdone) or jet (and thankfully isn't any kind of gun which was always just moronic).

But on the other hand, credit where credit is due, they certainly pulled off a fantastic likeness of Movie 1 Megs.

That's cool. I've no love for the majority of G1 designs, example being the Seekers (which I have always hated mostly due to their stupid wings in robot mode which should be folded away neatly but instead are hanging out all impractical and could get damaged in battle making their alt-mode useless, I guess it's useful that for some inexplicable reason all the Decepticons could fly like Superman in the cartoon. Logic was always lacking in that show) but the MP figures do a nice job of recreating it all even if I don't care for them myself.

I still keep gazing at these pics. I really love the look of these figures (and previous MPMs) I need to win lottery tonight or something. I can only barely afford Studio Series figures. These things are too much for me. I could save up for each one but would take me forever and then I'd feel guilty for owning something so much more expensive than what I usually have for which serves no real purpose (a real car at least gets you out and about, well not me cos I'm probably never gonna be driving) and I'd be worried about breaking them. I treated myself to a 2nd hand Unique Toys Challenger at christmas as my only physical present and as awesome as it is it worries the heck out of me that it might fall over and break or something. Literally too scared to own expensive things in case they become totally worthless through an accident or something. :/

OK Megatron looks glorious! Although I do think they should use a more shiny metallic grey for his paint for the sake of movie accuracy, his colour now looks too dull for me. Man I've been waiting for MPM 2007 Megatron's reveal ever since rumours about it surfaced. Personally, 2007 Megatron is my most favourite live-action Megs. And I am not disappointed! Been planning to get SS 2007 Megatron (if they'll release it) because of budget but I'm having second thoughts. Oh welp time to save up my money!

SFBglord wrote:OK Megatron looks glorious! Although I do think they should use a more shiny metallic grey for his paint for the sake of movie accuracy, his colour now looks too dull for me. Man I've been waiting for MPM 2007 Megatron's reveal ever since rumours about it surfaced. Personally, 2007 Megatron is my most favourite live-action Megs. And I am not disappointed! Been planning to get SS 2007 Megatron (if they'll release it) because of budget but I'm having second thoughts. Oh welp time to save up my money!

Maybe they can downscale this MPM and simplify it where necessary to meet Studio Series requirements?

Carnivius_Prime wrote:

SFBglord wrote:OK Megatron looks glorious! Although I do think they should use a more shiny metallic grey for his paint for the sake of movie accuracy, his colour now looks too dull for me. Man I've been waiting for MPM 2007 Megatron's reveal ever since rumours about it surfaced. Personally, 2007 Megatron is my most favourite live-action Megs. And I am not disappointed! Been planning to get SS 2007 Megatron (if they'll release it) because of budget but I'm having second thoughts. Oh welp time to save up my money!

Maybe they can downscale this MPM and simplify it where necessary to meet Studio Series requirements?

But we'll have to see if the MPM 2007 Megatron figure is as good as it looks. OH GOD PLEASE LET IT BE GOOD!

Carnivius_Prime wrote: Who's gonna tear your Jazz in half then? :O

No one. Jazz deserved better.

#jazzlivesmatter







Like I said, I hate movie Megatron, but he has his fans, and I'm happy that they are getting a figure they've always wanted. For me, he is a representation of everything I hate about the bayverse, and I won't ever be able to get past that. Kudos to those of you who like this though!


Now bring on MPM Ratchet! And Brawl! And Bonecrusher! And......

Ironhidensh wrote:#jazzlivesmatter

I smirked at that. But not sure if I should have.

Like I said, I hate movie Megatron, but he has his fans, and I'm happy that they are getting a figure they've always wanted. For me, he is a representation of everything I hate about the bayverse, and I won't ever be able to get past that. Kudos to those of you who like this though!

It's ironic cos I often use G1 Ironhide as an example of the overly-simplistic blocky designs I hate about the G1 cartoon even when I was an 80s kid (though somehow he's still better than his original toy cos that thing was beyond saving, no matter what silly lil add-ons later releases tried to give him a head. G1 Jazz bugged me a lot cos I really liked his toy at the time and the details on it but I hated his cartoon design being so simplified they even left off the door wings that Prowl and his 'clones' kept)

Now bring on MPM Ratchet! And Brawl! And Bonecrusher! And......

Oh Ratchet should be cool. He's one of my fave designs (enjoyed painting up my Studio figure to look more accurate). I dunno about Brawl and Bonecrusher. They're cool but apparently I haven't liked them enough to even buy their Studio Series figures yet (ok Bonecrusher's only been available very spottily for the past month or so but Brawl's been out almost a year and I've yet to see him reduced in price enough to make me want it despite owning most of the SS figures).


What are the issues on MPM Ironhide by the way? I've heard his torso section is fiddly and doesn't lock very well (previous voyager figures had torso issues too, the Studio one is the first one out of many I've had where it all secures very nicely). Is it things that can be fixed?

Meh. Megatron looks bad and jazz is just the studio Series figure but blown up and sightly more detailed. The ripping in half gimmick is cool but I keep looking at the mpm's and just thinking "what's the point?" Studio Series is doing everything the masterpiece line is but cheaper and smaller. To each their own I guess but I personally don't see the reason to collect both lines.

steals_your_goats wrote:Meh. Megatron looks bad and jazz is just the studio Series figure but blown up and sightly more detailed. The ripping in half gimmick is cool but I keep looking at the mpm's and just thinking "what's the point?" Studio Series is doing everything the masterpiece line is but cheaper and smaller. To each their own I guess but I personally don't see the reason to collect both lines.

Uh. Might need to get your eyes checked. That Jazz is nothing like the Studio Series figure (which I like too but is vastly more simplified and inaccurate compared to this one).

Carnivius_Prime wrote:

steals_your_goats wrote:Meh. Megatron looks bad and jazz is just the studio Series figure but blown up and sightly more detailed. The ripping in half gimmick is cool but I keep looking at the mpm's and just thinking "what's the point?" Studio Series is doing everything the masterpiece line is but cheaper and smaller. To each their own I guess but I personally don't see the reason to collect both lines.

Uh. Might need to get your eyes checked. That Jazz is nothing like the Studio Series figure (which I like too but is vastly more simplified and inaccurate compared to this one).

I actually just had eye surgery two days ago but I can see just fine and they're basically the same thing. I get it, you're a hardcore movie fan boy but not everyone is. I'm just sharing my opinion about what I see, the same exact way you do for generations figures.

steals_your_goats wrote:I actually just had eye surgery two days ago but I can see just fine and they're basically the same thing. I get it, you're a hardcore movie fan boy but not everyone is. I'm just sharing my opinion about what I see, the same exact way you do for generations figures.

Look closer then! You're saying it's the Studio figure just bigger. It's not, it's extremely different in engineering and transformation. For one thing, it has an accurate 'backpack' with the spoiler ending up behind his head, on the Studio figure he simply has the whole roof of the car draping down his back with the spoiler ending up tucked up behind his butt. The arms are totally different with the headlights ending up on the cuffs where they should be, whereas the SS fig has them on the shoulders (meaning the SS has the arms totally the wrong way round yet somehow the wheels end up in correct place on both figures), The SS has stubby feet and the shin pads for some reason tilt with the feet rather than being attached to the lower legs, on the MPM there you can see he has extremely accurate feet with all the lil extra pointy bits. And the MPM has the collar pieces standing up either side of the front of the head, whereas on SS they're flat, sculpted parts of the top. The round headlights end up upside down on the SS figure whereas on the MPM they are correct way up. It's a completely new figure nothing to do with the SS figure and any similarity just comes from both being based on the same character design.

Carnivius_Prime wrote:

steals_your_goats wrote:I actually just had eye surgery two days ago but I can see just fine and they're basically the same thing. I get it, you're a hardcore movie fan boy but not everyone is. I'm just sharing my opinion about what I see, the same exact way you do for generations figures.

Look closer then! You're saying it's the Studio figure just bigger. It's not, it's extremely different in engineering and transformation. For one thing, it has an accurate 'backpack' with the spoiler ending up behind his head, on the Studio figure he simply has the whole roof of the car draping down his back with the spoiler ending up tucked up behind his butt. The arms are totally different with the headlights ending up on the cuffs where they should be, whereas the SS fig has them on the shoulders (meaning the SS has the arms totally the wrong way round yet somehow the wheels end up in correct place on both figures), The SS has stubby feet and the shin pads for some reason tilt with the feet rather than being attached to the lower legs, on the MPM there you can see he has extremely accurate feet with all the lil extra pointy bits. And the MPM has the collar pieces standing up either side of the front of the head, whereas on SS they're flat, sculpted parts of the top. The round headlights end up upside down on the SS figure whereas on the MPM they are correct way up. It's a completely new figure nothing to do with the SS figure and any similarity just comes from both being based on the same character design.

Dude I honestly couldn't care any less. Obviously it's not the same figure but TO ME there's no reason to own both. Stop jumping down my throat just because I'm not salivating over this like you are.

Carnivius_Prime wrote:
What are the issues on MPM Ironhide by the way? I've heard his torso section is fiddly and doesn't lock very well (previous voyager figures had torso issues too, the Studio one is the first one out of many I've had where it all secures very nicely). Is it things that can be fixed?

Its all a tabbing issue. In robot mode, his door panels won't tab into is wrists and just hang loose and floppy, and his shoulder/arm tabbing design is a huge mess.

steals_your_goats wrote:Dude I honestly couldn't care any less. Obviously it's not the same figure but TO ME there's no reason to own both. Stop jumping down my throat just because I'm not salivating over this like you are.

I was just correcting your extremely inaccurate and bullcrap statement. You're the one acting like a jerk here. You said "jazz is just the studio Series figure but blown up and sightly more detailed." which is clearly factually WRONG.

Carnivius_Prime wrote:

steals_your_goats wrote:Dude I honestly couldn't care any less. Obviously it's not the same figure but TO ME there's no reason to own both. Stop jumping down my throat just because I'm not salivating over this like you are.

I was just correcting your extremely inaccurate and bullcrap statement. You're the one acting like a jerk here. You said "jazz is just the studio Series figure but blown up and sightly more detailed." which is clearly factually WRONG.

It's clearly hyperbole but okay, I'm a jerk for expressing discontent for a figure. Pot meet kettle.

steals_your_goats wrote:

Carnivius_Prime wrote:

steals_your_goats wrote:Dude I honestly couldn't care any less. Obviously it's not the same figure but TO ME there's no reason to own both. Stop jumping down my throat just because I'm not salivating over this like you are.

I was just correcting your extremely inaccurate and bullcrap statement. You're the one acting like a jerk here. You said "jazz is just the studio Series figure but blown up and sightly more detailed." which is clearly factually WRONG.

It's clearly hyperbole but okay, I'm a jerk for expressing discontent for a figure. Pot meet kettle.

Jeez. I tried to stay calm. I gave you a list of reasons why your statement was wildly inaccurate which you basically ignore and instead insult me. 'Nice' to meet you, Mr President.

Carnivius_Prime wrote:

steals_your_goats wrote:

Carnivius_Prime wrote:

steals_your_goats wrote:Dude I honestly couldn't care any less. Obviously it's not the same figure but TO ME there's no reason to own both. Stop jumping down my throat just because I'm not salivating over this like you are.

I was just correcting your extremely inaccurate and bullcrap statement. You're the one acting like a jerk here. You said "jazz is just the studio Series figure but blown up and sightly more detailed." which is clearly factually WRONG.

It's clearly hyperbole but okay, I'm a jerk for expressing discontent for a figure. Pot meet kettle.

Jeez. I tried to stay calm. I gave you a list of reasons why your statement was wildly inaccurate which you basically ignore and instead insult me. 'Nice' to meet you, Mr President.

If you think fan boy is an insult then that's your problem. I refer to myself a a fanboy all the time. You're the one who straight up called me a jerk and said I needed my eyes checked. And I never asked for a list of differences, you did that on your own. I was just expressing my opinion THE SAME WAY YOU DO IN GENERATIONS THREADS. So I'm done with this.

Okay , back to the figures...

I like the Jazz-man, but with a new house and fitting my husband's library onto bookshelves I don't think I'll have the room or money for him. In the pictures though, I have to wonder about tabbing issues, which thankfully I've avoided on OP and Ironhide. Namely on the passenger side door there is a slight gap there, but with the legendary miss-transformations for any and all the pictures/pre-releases it could be attributed to that. His arm where his shield-gun (gun-shield?) is attached does have a little wonkiness to its appearance.

Megsy, is well Megsy, and I'm not a fan of the movie designs aside from TLK. I love Hugo Weaving's performance as Megs, and the horrible lines that are fun to quote, but I just don't like the Decepticon designs from the first four movies. Either way on the figure, I'm also having issues with the front of the jet's prongs(?). Once again the miss-transformations I believe strike again as I feel like if it were to be flipped over all we would see is a jumbled mess of his claw(gripper? hemostat?)fingers.

Hallelujah! This is awesome! Megatron looks fantastic and Jazz just oozes perfection. I'd buy them both but my budget won't let me . The fact that Jazz can RIP in half is just amazing, and it doesn't look like it would make for a poor connection either. Megatron has a little backpack but I don't care! These two have to be the definitive versions if their characters respectively.

I am not really into Masterpiece figures, but after seeing this Megatron I think I will be getting him along with MPM-04 Prime. I hope this means we will be getting a studio series figure of 07 Megatron later this year or the next.

The Jazz looks really good and I love that he splits in half, but I am more than pleased with my studio series Jazz.

Finally - a Megatron figure that I DON'T want! Ugh. No matter how much more care they take with that horrible Bayverse design, it'll always look like a mangled pile of used brillo. If other people like it, I won't take that away from them. He's all yours!

Wow, they both look incredible! I’m glad 2007 Megatron finally got some justice, even if it’s not my favorite Megatron design. I’m amazed at how accurate Jazz is! They got the spoiler on his back, headlights on his forearms, and he even has the taillight details on his back! I’m also really glad they’re starting to include more accessories with the MPMs. Not sure what the clear red bits on Megatron’s chest are for, though.

I think MPM Bumblebee will be my only one due to price (and with studio series in full swing), but if I ever find Jazz at a good price I’d be tempted.

EvasionModeBumblebee wrote:Wow, they both look incredible! I’m glad 2007 Megatron finally got some justice, even if it’s not my favorite Megatron design. I’m amazed at how accurate Jazz is! They got the spoiler on his back, headlights on his forearms, and he even has the taillight details on his back! I’m also really glad they’re starting to include more accessories with the MPMs. Not sure what the clear red bits on Megatron’s chest are for, though.

I think MPM Bumblebee will be my only one due to price (and with studio series in full swing), but if I ever find Jazz at a good price I’d be tempted.

I was amazed by the level of detail on Jazz too. I don't know what the translucent red bits are for, but I'm really hoping his chest can open up to "merge the Allspark with his spark". That would be cool. I would rather have a Sam Witwicky action figure rather than a figurine but that doesn't bother me at all. Now, if MPM Meg is bigger than MPM Prime-and by virtue- my ROTF Leader Prime, I would save money for it if it means finally having a nicely articulated and good looking Megatron, 190$ and all.

This Megatron looks fantastic!! I get why a lot of people hate his design, but for me it’s always been the best part of these movies. He didn’t need to find an alt mode on earth, he had no reason to hide. I mainly collect the normal Masterpiece and not the movie versions but this is the one I will be making an exception for. He will Look fantastic on my shelf!

Shortly after our first look at MPM Megatron and Jazz we now have whole bevy of information direct from Hasbro! MPM-8 Megatron will see release in September for $159.99, stand a full 12 inches tall, and boast a 50 step transformation. He'll also features a hefty 40.5 grams (1.43 ounces) of die cast metal. MPM-9 Jazz will come out in November for $89.99 and feature a button on his back to split him in half and pose with Megatron as well as the running Sam Witwicky figure with Allspark cube.

Full details and stock photos can be found by reading on:

Transformers: Masterpiece Movie Series Megatron
(Ages 8 and Up / Approx. Retail Price: $159.99 / Available: Sept. 1, 2019)
Masterpiece Movie Series MEGATRON MPM-8 is 12 inches and a perfect authentic figure for fans and collectors alike, with features inspired by the explosive 2007 TRANSFORMERS live action movie. The figure showcases the merciless DECEPTICON leader with impressive attention to detail and features articulated hands and mouth, 40.5 grams of die cast detailing, and Fusion Cannon, chain whip and ALLSPARK Cube accessories. Converts from robot to CYBERTRONIAN jet mode in 50 steps. Features 35 cm of wingspan in CYBERTRONIAN jet mode and has 43 points of articulation. TRANSFORMERS Masterpiece figures showcase the greatest TRANSFORMERS characters in the highest level of detail (each sold separately). The ultra-premium, collectible figures are a must-have for any TRANSFORMERS collection. The Masterpiece Movie Series lineup includes iconic characters from the live action TRANSFORMERS movies with movie-inspired details and accessories. Will be available for pre-order from Feb. 1 - March 15 and retail purchase on Sept. 1, 2019 through Entertainment Earth, BigBadToyStore, Diamond, and Southern Hobby.

Transformers Masterpiece Movie Series Jazz
(Ages 8 and Up / Approx. Retail Price: $89.99 / Available: Nov. 1, 2019)
Masterpiece Movie Series JAZZ MPM-9 is 6 inches and a perfect, authentic figure for fans and collectors alike, with features inspired by the explosive 2007 TRANSFORMERS live action movie. The figure showcases the daring AUTOBOT with impressive attention to detail and features articulated hands, sliding visor, die cast detailing, shield weapon accessory and spinal cord attachment. By pressing a back button, Jazz can be split in two and posed with Masterpiece Movie Series MEGATRON MPM-8 to recreate the tragic death scene from the 2007 TRANSFORMERS live action film. The figure also features 47 points of articulation and includes a Sam Witwicky figurine running with the ALLSPARK Cube. Converts from robot to hardtop Pontiac Solstice GXP mode in 48 steps. TRANSFORMERS Masterpiece figures showcase the greatest TRANSFORMERS characters in the highest level of detail (each sold separately). The ultra-premium, collectible figures are a must-have for any TRANSFORMERS collection. The Masterpiece Movie Series lineup includes iconic characters from the live action TRANSFORMERS movies with movie-inspired details and accessories. Will be available for pre-order from Apr. 1 – May 17 and retail purchase on Nov. 1, 2019 through Entertainment Earth, BigBadToyStore, Diamond, and Southern Hobby.

Are you awe inspired or feeling ho-hum about our latest pair of Masterpieces? Sound off in the Energon Pub forums below!

So MPM-7 has a little gimmick giving him more guns, MPM-8 and MPM-9 have little gimmicks where you can replicate their deaths!
Also, they've revealed and announced these 2 in one weekend. Yet Optimus (Studio Series from Bumblebee Movie and Cybertron inspired Siege leader) remains unannounced and we've yet to get a proper look at the new Omega???

There's a toy fair next month you know...

Transformers: Masterpiece Movie Series Megatron
(Ages 8 and Up / Approx. Retail Price: $159.99 / Available: Sept. 1, 2019)
Masterpiece Movie Series MEGATRON MPM-8 is 12 inches and a perfect authentic figure for fans and collectors alike, with features inspired by the explosive 2007 TRANSFORMERS live action movie. The figure showcases the merciless DECEPTICON leader with impressive attention to detail and features articulated hands and mouth, 40.5 grams of die cast detailing, and Fusion Cannon, chain whip and ALLSPARK Cube accessories. Converts from robot to CYBERTRONIAN jet mode in 50 steps. Features 35 cm of wingspan in CYBERTRONIAN jet mode and has 43 points of articulation. TRANSFORMERS Masterpiece figures showcase the greatest TRANSFORMERS characters in the highest level of detail (each sold separately). The ultra-premium, collectible figures are a must-have for any TRANSFORMERS collection. The Masterpiece Movie Series lineup includes iconic characters from the live action TRANSFORMERS movies with movie-inspired details and accessories. Will be available for pre-order from Feb. 1 - March 15 and retail purchase on Sept. 1, 2019 through Entertainment Earth, BigBadToyStore, Diamond, and Southern Hobby.

$159.99!! TIME TO LIVE THE BUDGET LIFE!!

SFBglord wrote:$159.99!! TIME TO LIVE THE BUDGET LIFE!!

Be thankful Hasbro works directly with Takara Tomy on these to keep the price down and he isn't $300+ like Hasbro's Beast Wars Megatron.

Frankly I'm really happy with the price at the size and complexity. I'm really looking forward to him now! Might still import depending on the cost, though.

Emerje

Ironhidensh wrote:Now bring on MPM Ratchet! And Brawl! And Bonecrusher! And......

I don’t mind Movie Megatron’s look. It’s certainly not my favorite iteration of Megs, but it’s not my least favorite either. I totally get why you and a lot of others don’t care for it though. For me, It’s a solid design, and I think it has its place. If nothing else he has a very striking silhouette, with his tapering short arms, and long chunky legs.

I 100% agree on Ratchet (my favorite autobot), Brawl and Bonecrusher though! I’m so excited to see what Takara does with those MPM figures!

Going off of MPM Bee, Barricade, and now Jazz I think it’s safe to say that they are knocking it out of the park on the car robots in particular. This upcoming Jazz looks so solid, and I’m completely in on this figure.

For a while I thought that HA Jazz and Barricade were the definitive versions of those figures for me, despite their flaws. Then came MPM Barricade who took everything great about the HA toy, and fixed, as far as I can tell, all the flaws. Looks s Jazz figure might do the exact same, which makes me very excited to see what they do with Soundwave, if they ever get around to doing DotM MPMs.


In terms of price, I wish Jazz was a little less, but overall I’m okay with it. I’m pleasantly surprised that Megs isn’t a small fortune. I’m fine with these prices. Especially since Megatron comes with such awesome looking accessories!

Jazz looks so good.

I’m torn, part of me wants to get Megs because I love the Masterpiece toys, and they did a really good job on him, but I just really don’t like that design. I don’t hate it as much as some, but it’s just so boring to me. But again, credit where it’s due, they knocked it out of the park.

I didnt hate the Megatron design until now, I think starscream was so bad it blindsided me over Megs. I can use bumblebee blitzwing as a stand in for starscream but as for the Baynus Megs, there is not really a design that stands out to me as being Megatron, with DOTM or the TLK being the best of the bad and way down on my to pick up list.

Nemesis Maximo wrote:I’m torn

Just like Jazz too

I must have that Jazz. I can live with my Movie Leader Megatron, although this one looks great.

MPM Jazz will be a sure buy for me. As for Megatron, it's debatable because There is no real place for him in my collection. He look pretty amazing however and it's nice to see Movie 1 Megatron being treated right for once.

They look amazing!

If I could change one thing,it would be Megatron's eyes.Without lightup eyes,from some angles,it look likes he is squinting his eyes.
I would make something more similar to the 2007 toy,or other ones to make the eyes more noticiable:



Maybe for a studio series version.

I hope this does to Megatron's 2007 design what the studio series did to Starscream's 2007 design,where more people start to appreciate the design.
One thing you learn after hanging out with Transformers fandom for a good amount of time,its that we accept all kinds of robot styles if get a nice toy from it.

TulioDude wrote:One thing you learn after hanging out with Transformers fandom for a good amount of time,its that we accept all kinds of robot styles if get a nice toy from it.

True that.
I used to HATE Doritos Starscream.
Then I bought the HFTD Leader Starscream on sale just to try it out. That toy was so amazing that it changed my mind completely about Movie Screamers.

Emerje wrote:

Transformers Masterpiece Movie Series Jazz
(Ages 8 and Up / Approx. Retail Price: $89.99 / Available: Nov. 1, 2019)
Masterpiece Movie Series JAZZ MPM-9 is 6 inches and a perfect, authentic figure for fans and collectors alike, with features inspired by the explosive 2007 TRANSFORMERS live action movie. The figure showcases the daring AUTOBOT with impressive attention to detail and features articulated hands, sliding visor, die cast detailing, shield weapon accessory and spinal cord attachment. By pressing a back button, Jazz can be split in two and posed with Masterpiece Movie Series MEGATRON MPM-8 to recreate the tragic death scene from the 2007 TRANSFORMERS live action film. The figure also features 47 points of articulation and includes a Sam Witwicky figurine running with the ALLSPARK Cube. Converts from robot to hardtop Pontiac Solstice GXP mode in 48 steps. TRANSFORMERS Masterpiece figures showcase the greatest TRANSFORMERS characters in the highest level of detail (each sold separately). The ultra-premium, collectible figures are a must-have for any TRANSFORMERS collection. The Masterpiece Movie Series lineup includes iconic characters from the live action TRANSFORMERS movies with movie-inspired details and accessories. Will be available for pre-order from Apr. 1 – May 17 and retail purchase on Nov. 1, 2019 through Entertainment Earth, BigBadToyStore, Diamond, and Southern Hobby.

$90 and no mentions of any diecast? I'll admit I like have my MPs/MPMs with a bit of diecast, as it helps me justify their price, but I'm starting to think that I may just wait to decide if I'm gonna save, or hunt for a greatly reduced price, for Jazz until I see a review.

They both look great. Jazz being able to split in two, though? I hope that doesn't affect stability/articulation. I can see that easily becoming a weak point for that toy.

Something I didn't quite understand from the press release:

Will be available for pre-order from Apr. 1 – May 17 and retail purchase on Nov. 1, 2019 through Entertainment Earth, BigBadToyStore, Diamond, and Southern Hobby.

What happens after May 17? Do the stores suddenly stop taking pre-orders, or does Hasbro just guarantee fulfillment until that point and anything after that comes from the stores' own stock? It's a very strange way of doing things when it isn't their own store or an exclusive product.

Also am I the only one that's never heard of Southern Hobby?

Emerje

I imagine that's what would happen (regarding preorders) also I've never heard of them either

Jus like I imagine he would look like.. I like it

Haven’t heard of any sites, other than anime-export, doing cut off dates for preorders before.

The more I look at these shots, the more excited I get. I keep feeling like Megatron’s noggin is a smidge too large. I know that in the concept artwork he’s got a big head, but I had to look up some movie stills. Apparently his head was pretty big in the 2007 movie. On top of losing parts along the way, I think his head actually gets scaled back slightly with each movie. A smaller head does make him look much larger and formidable, which I prefer.

After SS figures like Brawl and especially Blackout, I’m very curious to see what their respective MPM figures might look like. Assuming they get around to doing them.