Transformers Legacy Core Class Shockwave & G2 Megatron review

It looks like almost every wave with Core Class Decepticons has a rule that there are always two. No more. No less. And it applies here. One is a new mold for a character I didn't think would pop up this late and the other is an inevitable repaint given what Gen Selects had. But we can still love these figures, right? So today, we shall review Legacy Core Class Shockwave and G2 Megatron!

Here is Shockwave in his vehicle mode. It's a shrunken down representation of the Siege toy, which I'm surprised is carried over for this toy since it hasn't been brought over to other lines. It's a logical alt mode choice since his Combiner Wars toy was like that, too. He does have a gaudy satellite that was not presented on his prior toys but I guess could be a vague homage to Energon Shockblast. Much like the Combiner Wars version, he can be held with a 5mm handle to sort of simulate the gun mode, though it looks awkward on Deluxe-Voyagers.

For a vehicle mode comparison, here he is with the Siege Leader Class figure. While the vehicle modes are meant to represent the same design, some details are not 1:1. Mainly the lack of a hose, the chest is on the bottom now, and the front is now redesigned for the robot mode's legs since unlike the Siege toy, this guy doesn't have armor nor a traditional transformation.

Transformation is pretty much a recreation of the Combiner Wars version, with the front being the legs instead of the back, the arms are now from the back instead of the front, and the figure also possesses the backpack to hide the rest of the Siege vehicle mode cannons. The robot mode is a bulkier take on the G1 toy much like his Combiner Wars design, which contrasts the traditional proportions of the Siege toy. The sculpted details are heavier than what we got with the Siege version, which makes me happy for someone that wanted to see these figures look impressive since the Siege line began. And the paint apps are not-notch and appropriate for Shocko, with silver all around the thighs and horns as well as a darker gray and yellow for the face and eye, respectively. 

Head sculpt is standard for the character since it looks right for him and doesn't try to overthrow the simplicity of G1 Shockwave like his Siege counterpart. His articulation is also standard for the line, with a neck swivel and ball joints for the shoulders, elbows, hips, and knees. He also has an extra pair of joints for the knees for transformation. His satellite doesn't look cool on him, but he makes for a mini-partner for Siege Shockwave

For a robot mode size comparison, he also looks great with the other Decepticons, though now I realize he's starting to make Soundwave stand out more for how simpler his sculpted details look by comparison.

And now for a quick look at G2 Megatron. He's quite the same as the G1 version in terms of color, but the green and purple pop even more when put next to the Kingdom version considering how bright the colors are.

The robot mode does have all of the same points of articulation, accessories, etc. But I do wonder why he gets to keep his gun while Skywarp had to ditch his null-rays.

Final ranking: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ out of ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐