Megatron returns in a new Transformers cartoon after being entirely absent in RID15 (aside from a few namedrops) and obviously not being allowed in the Rescue Bots series. Like with 95% of the characters, he has the G1/Evergreen design with a few aesthetic changes. Since we hadn't gotten Megatron in the Bumblebee movie (thankfully because that film fucked up continuity even more than TLK) and I didn't like Autobot Megatron in the IDW comics, I loved seeing this guy in action; his voice wasn't trying to be like Frank Welker and sounded sinister yet still familiar. I also dug seeing him abuse Starscream for an actual plot and later helping Optimus take on the Quintessons with a stolen Matrix from Megatron X (who later returns for the finale). Now let's take a look at Deluxe Class Megatron!
Here is Megatron in his tank mode. As far as designs go, this is pretty distinct from what Tank Megatrons have been in terms of G2, Armada, and ROTF; maybe he's got some cues from WFC, but he's actually different from the Evergreen tank mode. It's a decent design that makes him look more alien by comparison, and what I like is that the fusion cannon making the barrel of the tank mode. Also love the two-tread look of the toy, too.
It's also pretty sleek, which is kind of interesting as most tanks don't really look sleek that much. Still, I commend Hasbro for making him be as such despite his size class.
Interestingly, the rear treads do not have tiny wheels, and he now has a cylinder behind his head to serve as such.
The blast effect piece can be added to the barrel and adds a neat display option if you ask me! Certainly a cool way to take advantage of that 5mm hole.
Transformation is a little more involved than with Optimus Prime. It's also interesting how this is the reverse of Siege Megatron's transformation, what with the front becoming the legs, the turret becoming the back, and the rear legs becoming the arms. Also, the upper torso rotates rather than having the waist be what swivels. The resulting robot mode looks pretty good from the front at least. I say that because the shoulders and back are pretty clunky if you ask me. Cyberverse Megatron is pretty sleek in terms of character design, which is something I can understand from a design budget, yet some of the simpler toys manage to have a cleaner look for their back by comparison. At least he doesn't feel hollow for the most part. I also like how the Decepticon insignia looks on his chest, and I feel there should be red for the biceps as well as some details for the waist.
Head sculpt is good, yet could really go for some paint for the face in order to distinguish it from the rest of the helmet. Might also help his lips from looking like they're puckered. As for the articulation, it's the same that every Cyberverse and mostly every WFC Deluxe has, though the shoulders have a tendency to pop off when they move out too much. The hips are also pretty loose, which is pretty disappointing because I'd expect better from a toy priced at nearly $20.
The arm cannon can be placed on the forearm while the lower legs can have the missile pods placed on the sides of how lower legs. The fusion cannon looks pretty neat, though the handles on the side look a little odd. Of course, the pegs are used for dual-wielding the cannon in a fashion similar to the Cyberverse Ultimate toy, both of which are inspired by the method used by Megatron in the first live-action movie.
The fusion cannon can use the blast effect piece in a friggin' sweet display option, and it's even better than the tank mode because of how distinctly Megatron it is. The articulation complements such a display option, though I should mention that the looseness of the hips may affect the poses.
The effect piece can be taken apart so you can probably alter how you place the pieces. On the left, it could almost be like a repulsor blast for his back; on the right, the fusion cannon can be seen blowing up from the side while the crotch is shot. Not sure why you'd display him like that but there you go.
This figure comes with the upper torso of Maccadam, which has some decent paint apps applied on him as well as three ball joints waiting for a pair of shoulders as well as a noggin. As for Megatron himself, much like Optimus Prime, Megatron would be better if he was bigger; I say that because I'm sure they'd be able to fix some of the kibble issues I have with the toy, but then I wonder how the Cyberverse Ultimate toy can look so clean without having too much engineering applied. Might be because of the turret being different. It's a shame because I felt both Optimus and Bumblebee were both decent figures, yet this guy's problems are more apparent than with either. If you want to get this guy, be wary of both the tolerances and the distribution, though he's easier to spot than the other guys are.
Final ranking: ⭐⭐ and a half out of ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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