Yolopark Transformers Revenge of the Fallen Megatron review

The AMK Pro series of reviews continues as we go a bit out of order and take a look back at Revenge of the Fallen's version of Megatron. I've already reviewed the Studio Series version of the design waaaaay back in 2018, but my hunger for more Bayverse merch in an era where we Hasbro wants us to dick ride G1 nostalgia bait has made me explore for any options beyond the Studio Series and MPM lines. You already saw how much I loved Yolopark's TLK and ROTB versions of Optimus Prime as well as Mirage, but now we're about to go a bit bigger and better with a beefcake who will remind you all that there is no command but his. We've been held back in reviewing this because other things popped up to review, and now we will finally give it the spotlight it deserves!

Here we have Megatron fully assembled. The level of detail put in this thing is through the roof. We already have it looking super accurate to the CG model, but boy is he loaded with even greater detail to match it better than even the Studio Series figure. From the asymmetry found in the arms to the lesser utilized details like the pistons between the tank treads and the inner mechanisms we can only look up close for, this could easily be mistaken for the ThreeZero or Prime 1 Studio statues, yet one big pro for this is you're paying for a premium quality figure for the price of a modern Leader Class Transformer and it looks much better than what HasTak puts out. Sure, one transforms and the other doesn't, but given the nearly comparable price tags, this is an easier comparison to make (Hasbro vs a licensee) than whatever Baltmatrix thought of (a $15 Warrior vs a nearly $200 unofficial MP-like figure). And hey, the fact you're assembling this figure makes it feel like you're technically creating the CG model like the ILM crew did, albeit in tangible form. The paint alone sells the accuracy by not just being shiny silver, but there's the addition of weathering and rust paint apps to further convey his bare metal's exposure to slight corrosion from being underwater for so long. The rust spots here and there could look a little more naturalistic, but for the price, I am a bit more forgiving towards a figure with this level of quality selling for a good price. Best part is the height combined with the die cast frame results in a heavy ass model kit, with the feet's treads likely made of rubber rather than plastic.

His head sculpt looks great as they generally do, even if the eyes are slightly inaccurate given there is supposed to be a line between his eyes to represent the alien nature of the Decepticons. It's also interesting seeing those fins in the back since they would normally not be that visible given they blend in with the silver throughout his body and the overall bulk he gained. With the same light up eyes we normally see in these model kits, Megatron's articulation consists of a double neck joint, jaw-ticulation, shoulder rotation, outward arm movement, a rotary joint for the further arm/butterfly range, bicep rotation, double jointed elbows, individually articulated fingers, ball jointed wrists, a double jointed system for the torso, double hip joints (one for normal front and back movement, another for an even higher kick due to the bulk of the design), outward leg movement, thigh rotation, nearly double jointed knees, and ankles that hinge somewhat with a bit of pivots to boot.

His sole accessory beyond the same base and magnet (that might be weighted down by him yet at least uses the updated peg system rather than a cradle) is his fusion cannon. It, too, can light up with a dedicated blue LED for it, though you could theoretically swap them if you want to give Megs blue eyes. The fusion cannon does articulate at the two digits of the claw, though the blade does not retract. It would be nice to see this figure with a damaged right arm & face option for the final battle between him and Prime, but the height, paint quality, and articulation for his claws, he does more than enough with a design like this. I'd argue we should expect more for the 2007 and DOTM designs when we get to them!

For a size comparison, here he is next to two Voyager versions of himself, though the former isa KO of the Studio Series version latter is his G1 counterpart from the Henkei line. He is closer to the Leader scale we got from the Weaponizer days to some of the WFC Trilogy era dudes, meaning he's going to naturally tower over some of his AMK brethren.

And here he is between Mirage and Prime, proving my point by being a metallic beefcake in comparison to the Autobot duo. I'm super happy I finally assembled this thing after my backlog got in my way, and with more AMK Pros coming soon, what better time to get to this Megatron than now? If you already loved what they brought with their live action designs, then you should not skip out on this figure. And believe me when I say the weight of the completed kit will impress you more than Hasbro's handling of the current Studio Series line-up.

Final ranking: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ out of ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐