Main
Features
 FOTD
 Toy Fair 2023
 SDCC 2023
 Toy Fair 2020
 NYCC 2019
 SDCC 2019
 Toy Fair 2019
 SDCC 2018
 Toy Fair 2018
 HasCon 2017
 SDCC 2017
 Toy Fair 2017
 SDCC 2016
 Toy Fair 2016
 SDCC 2015
 Toy Fair 2015
 SDCC 2014
 C2E2 2014
 Toy Fair 2014
 SDCC 2013
 C2E2 2013
 Toy Fair 2013
 SDCC 2012
 C2E2 2012
 Toy Fair 2012
 NYCC 2011
 SDCC 2011
 Toy Fair 2011
Archives
 Books
 DVD
 Music
 Statues
 Prop Replicas
 Toys
 Video Games
Credits
Contact


This site is part of Amazon, Walmart, eBay, and Entertainment Earth affiliate programs. We may earn a commission when you click one of their links.


Related Links:
16bit Tumblr
16bit Twitter
16bit Instagram
ASWN
EE Podcast
Galactic Hunter
Glyos News
OSM News

Hasbro Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Armada Megatron Hasbro, 2015
Day #1,192: May 29, 2015
Hasbro Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Armada Megatron Action FigureArmada Megatron
13th Anniversary Remake, Typical

Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Leader
Item No.:
Asst. B0975 No. B1137
Manufacturer: Hasbro
Includes: Trading Card, rocket, two-piece gun
Action Feature: Transforms from Robot to Tank
Retail: $44.99
Availability: February 2015
Other: Not bad, not bad at all

  PREVIOUS RSS NEXT  

Hasbro Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Armada Megatron Action FigureI got an Armada Megatron because it references a toy tank my now-wife bought me when we were dating. (This night may or may not have involved an empty office while I was working the night shift. That is not meant to be a euphemism.) It was a great little toy packed with fun things to do, which most toy Transformers lack now. The 2002 version was slightly taller, more brick-like, but one of the most gimmick-laden toys of the new century. There are so many moving parts and pieces that it's a ridiculous amount of fun, and it was pretty cheap all things considered. This new version has no electronics and very few gimmicks. The "antlers" are purely ornamental on the 2015 robot, you only get one launching rocket, and there are no clamping jaws or moving pegs for Mini-Cons. Or for that matter, included Mini-Cons. This is a "pretool" or "cotool" of the G1-themed Megatron in the same assortment, which means Hasbro gets a lot more mileage out of its tooling investment. Jetfire became Thundercracker, and Megatron becomes a less desirable Megatron. At least as far as the nostalgists are concerned, I think this one turned out adequately as the third major Armada remake over the last six years. It's also worth noting that you can probably get the original 2002 one for less than 2015 new one.

Standing tall over all non-combining Generations toys so far, this green and silver robot is just a hair under 10-inches at the antlers. He's functionally identical to the G1 casemate with deco and a new head being the only significant differences on the toy - in other words, it's not exactly Armada-esque in its form. As a robot, he's got 20 meaningful points of articulation and a nifty Easter Egg - his chest flips up for transformations and reveals a spark chamber modeled after the one seen in the Beast Wars episode "Master Blaster." It's a nifty nod, particularly on the silver one. Armada Megatron retains the purple face, purple Decepticon symbols on his arms, and purple fists - but really it's just a G1 Megatron with a new head and paint. And he's taller than Jetfire, so there's that.

Hasbro Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Armada Megatron Action Figure

Transformation is simple. Very simple. Not Jetfire-level simple, but easy enough to figure out without consulting the instructions on the whole, other than the robot crotch placement in tank mode. Everything fits together nicely and the result is a tank with "working" treads, a feature I would like to see Hasbro kill because the rubbery elements seem to decay quickly at times. That and they don't turn particularly well, so a solid tank tread with functional wheels underneath is a generally better move - especially since you don't ever see the treads in robot mode.

This tank looks better as a tank than G1 Megatron. The green plastic and chevrons are spiffy, hiding most of the purple and red other than the aforementioned crotch and his handguns. The telescoping cannon is a nice touch, and it seems to work better when fully extended. (Yes yes, I am sure that is what she said.) The sculpting is quite good and it looks similar to Revenge of the Fallen movie Bludgeon, minus the annoying tank tassels and bendy swords.

Hasbro Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Armada Megatron Action Figure

This figure has good, sturdy joints and doesn't feel hollow or light like the previous leader, Jetfire. Unfortunately, the price increases do not correspond with improved functionality so this $45-$50 toy really isn't all that better than a $25 toy. He stands a bit over an inch taller and has more paint and moving parts, but the $45 Leaders don't look quite as impressive side by side with $25 Voyagers. However, I've paid more for less and for that reason I'd say this is as interesting and more fun than many of the Masterpiece toys I've snagged. If you're a collector or fan on a budget you won't get much more enjoyment out of this than a Deluxe or a Voyager, but if you've got the cash and the space I'm sure you'll be as delighted as I was to go grab 2009 Hot Shot and 2014 Starscream to boost your Armada remake collection to a whopping three figures.

--Adam Pawlus

Additional Images

Hasbro Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Armada Megatron Action Figure Hasbro Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Armada Megatron Action Figure
Hasbro Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Armada Megatron Action Figure Hasbro Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Armada Megatron Action Figure
Hasbro Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Armada Megatron Action Figure Hasbro Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Armada Megatron Action Figure
Hasbro Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Armada Megatron Action Figure Hasbro Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Armada Megatron Action Figure
Hasbro Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Armada Megatron Action Figure Hasbro Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Armada Megatron Action Figure
Hasbro Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Armada Megatron Action Figure Hasbro Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Armada Megatron Action Figure
Hasbro Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Armada Megatron Action Figure Hasbro Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Armada Megatron Action Figure
Hasbro Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Armada Megatron Action Figure Hasbro Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Armada Megatron Action Figure
Hasbro Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Armada Megatron Action Figure Hasbro Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Armada Megatron Action Figure
Hasbro Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Armada Megatron Action Figure Hasbro Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Armada Megatron Action Figure
Hasbro Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Armada Megatron Action Figure Hasbro Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Armada Megatron Action Figure
Hasbro Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Armada Megatron Action Figure Hasbro Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Armada Megatron Action Figure
Hasbro Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Armada Megatron Action Figure Hasbro Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Armada Megatron Action Figure
Hasbro Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Armada Megatron Action Figure Hasbro Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Armada Megatron Action Figure
Hasbro Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Armada Megatron Action Figure Hasbro Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Armada Megatron Action Figure
Hasbro Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Armada Megatron Action Figure Hasbro Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Armada Megatron Action Figure
Hasbro Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Armada Megatron Action Figure Hasbro Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Armada Megatron Action Figure
Hasbro Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Armada Megatron Action Figure Hasbro Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Armada Megatron Action Figure
Hasbro Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Armada Megatron Action Figure

Click here to see more Hasbro figures in Figure of the Day.

Click here to see more Transformers figures in Figure of the Day.

Want to buy this figure? Check Transformers availability at our sponsors:
Entertainment Earth

HTML Comment Box is loading comments...

Featured Toy Video

Click Here for 2014
Figure of the
Day 2015
January 2015
123
45678910
11121314151617
18192021222324
25262728293031
February 2015
1234567
891011121314
15161718192021
22232425262728
March 2015
1234567
891011121314
15161718192021
22232425262728
293031
April 2015
1234
567891011
12131415161718
19202122232425
2627282930
May 2015
12
3456789
10111213141516
17181920212223
24252627282930
31
June 2015
123456
78910111213
14151617181920
21222324252627
282930
July 2015
1234
567891011
12131415161718
19202122232425
262728293031
August 2015
1
2345678
9101112131415
16171819202122
23242526272829
3031
September 2015
12345
6789101112
13141516171819
20212223242526
27282930
October 2015
123
45678910
11121314151617
18192021222324
25262728293031
November 2015
1234567
891011121314
15161718192021
22232425262728
2930
December 2015
12345
6789101112
13141516171819
20212223242526
2728293031
Click Here for 2016

16bit.com is best not viewed in Apple's Safari browser, we don't know why. All material on this site copyright their respective copyright holders. All materials appear hear for informative and entertainment purposes. 16bit.com is not to be held responsible for anything, ever. Photos taken by the 16bit.com staff. Site design, graphics, writing, and whatnot credited on the credits page. Be cool-- don't steal.
We know where you live and we'll break your friggin' legs.