First post of 2021! Transformers Netflix War for Cybertron Trilogy Voyager Class Megatron Battle 3-Pack with Pinpointer and Lionizer review!

 First off, Happy New Year folks and let God take control. Before we jump into the pics and short reviews, I would like to thank Jesus once again for a safe year. Also, I would like to thank my new TF buddy, Brandon (Aka Transfan84/Darkonen) also from Hawaii. He made this possible since he gave me Megatron for this review. Without delay, let's get started!

"Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety." Ben Franklin

Standing tall (with Pinpointer and Lionzer)

Netflix Megatron comes with Pinpointer and Lionizer both Target Master/Action Masters. The former being the gun while the latter in the Orange blade. Very easy to transform into though I originally transformed Pinpointer wrong in the first few pics or so. Ironically, Pinpointer's origin is that of an Autobot. Not sure why he is paired with Megatron here but its a package deal, right? Stop complaining. 

 I love Megatron's metallic silver/grey on his chest. Very Shiny and it meshes well with him. Megs comes with his legendary fusion canon and a "Laserstriker Launcher" as TFwiki says. The Launcher conceals another mini canon but also forms a sword as well. 

This is probably the most G1 accurate looking Megatron I've owned so far. The United one was the only Megatron I held on after all these years. Megs comes with loads of battle damage though it really looks great on him. Megs has swivels and does a array of neat looking poses. Megs also has ankle tilts for those who are wondering.

Additionally, I was not given his box packaging so I have no box photo to shoot. No biggie. I also heard that his figure didn't come with instructions.

Alt mode 

Mode 1

Mode 2

Took me a while to get to his tank mode. You are probably wondering why there are two modes I listed here? Not much difference. The first mode I folded the flap inwards on the silver/grey part in while the 2nd mode I left it out. I'm thinking the latter is the official way of transforming him but both methods work. I just got the first mode from some folks online. The first mode, or at least for mines, makes his two front wheels a little crooked though. Anyhow, have fun. Lastly, I love how he can swivel his turret in this mode (he is a tank, get it?). 

Netflix Pinpointer vs Legends Pinpointer/Pointech

It so happened that I do have Legends Pinpointer/Pointech (the mainly red dude) from LG Windblade. Because Crosshairs never had an official generations figure, LG Pinpointer was given to Windblade. But since Crosshairs made it into the Siege line, why didn't they make Pinpointer then? Instead, they finally did make him and released him with Megatron? Anyhow, both have different looking modes despite sharing the same name. Legends PP is the cartoon accurate colored version of the Takara Headmaster series while the NF release is more closer to his toy colors. Take your pick. 

Fan mode

Well, I tried to re-create him into a gun. I heard some folks online were able to do it though it involves deconstructing him. Sometimes when I look at this and he looks like something of a turret, canon, and ED-209 crossbreed. 

Conclusion:

Megatron Netflix is absolutely a buy. I really love his colors despite his G1 cartoon colors being more light silver/grey. I really dig the darker metallic paint. The Decepticon leader looks and plays great overall. 

Final post for 2020. Transformers War for Cybertron WFC E-14 Rung Battle Master review

 

Last post of this year. I decided to do something a little simple. I picked up this guy back when I got the Thundercracker and Skywarp two pack. How does this little guy do? Let's get started!

Standing tall and alt mode

Here is Rung, whom I have no real affiliation on this guy. I got him because he was being sold with the exclusive seekers at the time. Also, it seemed like lots of people wanted this guy. His original debut was that of the Siege line but he came towards the end of that line so he was difficult to obtain. Hasbro re-released him under the ER banner. He is very simple to play and I love the blast effects that come with him. Rung doesn't have a head swivel like most target masters do, but I'm not really complaining for such a simple figure. 

With ER Prowl

It made some sense I paired him with Prowl since his blaster was breaking. Until I get a replacement rifle for him, Rung will do nicely with him. Rung can pretty much be paired with anyone that can grip 5mm pegs. Use your imagination.

Conclusion:

Unless if these were the actual Takara Legends figures or exclusive figures that come with these transformable weapons, Rung is pretty much a filler... or at least to me. He plays nice but once again I bought him to see what the fuss is about. He is a simple and decent weaponizer. And that is it. 

Double rainbow

 

I set My rainbow in the cloud, and it shall be for the sign of the covenant between Me and the earth. Genesis 9:13 KJV

The hunt for Earthrise Thrust begins!

Well, Earthrise Thrust is one of the figures that is exclusive to Target and also is very ambiguous on its release. From what I heard, originally it was to be released with Runabout. Then it was delayed to Dec 15 and then to Dec 22. As of now, you are only hearing from other collector's that he is out in stores. Many people also had their pre-orders canceled, so this really ups the exclusivity level for this Decepticon. Some people like the hunt but it is also frustrating because this paves way for scalpers to screw collectors. 

Not only that but my Target decided to up the price on this guy. Wow, they really banking on his rarity. I hope to the good lord I could get one at this price. Lots of Runabout on that day too.