Shattered Glass Megatron

Shattered Glass Megatron is the heroic leader of the Decepticons. Able to match the mirror Universe Optimus Prime's power in both strenght and intellience, Megatron is respected as both a scholar and a warrior.

Megatron's alternate form is that of a space battle ship, somewhat resembling a bird of prey thanks to the bent wing design. Powered forward by massive turbines, and armed with two deep, rich, translucent blue cannons, Megatron's vehicle mode is both intimiadating and impressive. For colors, Megatron uses a rather traditional flat grey. Black and red are used as secondary colors; blue is used also for highlights. Two giant red Decepticon symbols can be seen stamped upon each wing. Megatron features retractable landing gear,

Megatron has an attack format too (think of the X-Wing fighters from Star Wars). By pulling on the translucent blue guns at the end of each wing, the guns will slide outward as the upper wing panel elevates, and two more guns swing ou: one forward facing and one back. To complete the attack format, place Megatron's tank unit upon the roof of Megatron's vehicle mode.

Megatron tank unit is cast in primarily black, and red is used for the highlights. Translucent blue is used for a flip-up targeting panel, and the missle is cast in red. Silver is used on the top of the tank, and also upon a slash running down the length of its side. Two panels can be flipped out from the underside of the tank, allowing Megatron to hold his fusion cannon in his robot form.

Megatron's transformation pattern is surpisingly simple, aided by many quick springed hinges. These spring points include Megatron's knees, hands, and feet. Both of his shoulders are rigged to transform together automatically, requireing the manual transformation of only one.

This particular mold was originally based after Galvatron, the upgraded form of the original Megatron. It works surprisingly well as a robot design for Heroic Megatron. He truly does have the look of a heroic commander.He very much looks like a warrior, with the massive turbines of his vehicle mode acting as legs, and the swept back wings allowing him to cast an impressive shadow. His head helps with giving him a freindly appearance as well. Newly sculpted, Megatron's head is based on the design used in the G1 comics, as well as early test animation for the or. Black is used for the helmet, while mettalic silver is used for his face. Neon blue is used for his optics, giving them a bright appearance.

Other nice touches in his paint include the red Decepticon symbol on his chest, the black and red used as secondary colors, and the yellow used for lights on his upper torso. A spark crystal, which can accomodate any Energon Stars, is mounted upon his left shoulder.

For weaponry, the large cannons from his vehicle mode are now mounted on his shoulders. The guns on his wings are still visible as well. His tank unit can be mounted on either arm, allowing him access to his fusion cannon. Stored in the nosecone of Megatron's spaceshipe form, is a translucent blue sword. The tank unit can be flipped around, and the sword can be plugged into the hilt built into the back of the tank. This assembly can still be mounted on either arm, and the wing can be swung back allowing free range.

For articulation, Megatron has a turning neck, hips, knees, full elbow joints, and shoulders joints. The style used for his shoulder joints are slightly restrictive, but this doesn't cause any real problems.

Megatron's attack format can still be engaged, and armed with his sword, this winged Megatron has a something of a "warrior angel" appearance.

All in all, heroic Megatron is a very impressive figure, and represnts a unique, and somewhat historic design. Megatron makes an excellent addition to any collection, as well as an impressive addition to the Shattered Glass universe. Shattered Glass Megatron comes highly reccomended, and is easily one of my personal favorites.