Alien Attack MACKRON (DOTM Megatron): EmGo's Transformers Reviews N' Stuff

[@robtimuscron1126]

Twist: This video was actually 4 hours long, but 3 hours of it was Emgo screaming and hitting his head against the table

[@clowreviews]

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[@carliewonder75]

Why

[@kirkcallanta1285]

@@carliewonder75 transformation is a nightmare

[@dreyfooscello]

@@kirkcallanta1285 lol at least it fits the Megatron character vibes though 🤣

[@TuckerCreech]

​@@dreyfooscello😅

[@basicfacekick]

Finally, a figure that accurately captures the on-screen explosion of a transformation sequence. Oof.

[@ender01o66]

it's inaccurate because they made the trailer be his feet, that's just weird

[@KannaKandy]

@@ender01o66 Nah, that's pretty accurate lol 😅

[@ender01o66]

@@KannaKandy It's odd, because in some media, and toys, his body is just the truck, like Optimus, but in others it's the truck and seemingly the trailer, despite this, his robot form has the same mass as just the truck, and not the trailer, it's why most of his figures that include the trailer in the transformation are mostly hollow.

[@KannaKandy]

@@ender01o66 It IS kinda weird, yeah.

[@sss123bruh]

⁠@@ender01o66you can see in dark of the moon his trailer literally transforms with him, if it’s just the Truck that’s transforming, where does the trailer go?

[@LoftyLoo]

Transformers like this one just make me appreciate Unique Toys *that* much more. Complex transformations are cool to an extent, but when I get a Transformer, I want it to actually be user-friendly and *fun* to transform.

[@stuartcork1249]

Unique toys have been masters at movie moulds but they had difficulty getting there. This mould reminds me a lot of Unique Toys Sworder (Sandstorm) particularly around 14 minutes, where it is a lot of dangly lumps. So give them time I think Alien Attack will get there (especially if Unique toys have shut up shop and these guys are our new "go-to" for movie toys).

[@charismaivan8298]

@@stuartcork1249 unique toys isn't closing up shop and taking their chance at dotm megatron too. Haven't you heard?

[@dylanmearas4459]

Yeah Studio series is good stuff like this which makes me wonder what was Hasbro's mindset

[@andreyofdoom]

It's crazy to me that unique toys can transform so relatively simpler compared to the crazy difference in both modes

[@TheBatman39]

Unique Toys movie figures aren't fun to transform either

[@carbful]

I think unique toys got the line of Complicated, fun and good looking down perfectly while Alien Atack only knows Complicated and sometimes good looking

[@sw1000xg]

And ut truck mode looks crap. If its too complicated I think you should find another hobby.

[@blitzfyre669]

@ sw1000xg M8 I think you should find a better attitude lmao. Complexity isn't the only thing that makes a figure good

[@sw1000xg]

@@blitzfyre669 what makes it good is if both modes look good. Ut only looks good in robot mode.

[@blitzfyre669]

@@sw1000xg hard disagree. If it isn't fun to interact with to get it to that alt mode, it's hardly worth it for many people. There's more to it than it's end states

[@sw1000xg]

@@blitzfyre669 if its not fun then like I said it's not the hobby for you. I want a complex transformation. But not were it can break small parts. If they ever release a v2 I hope they use die cast on the weak spots then I'm in. Even at the price it is. Because both modes look fantastic. But I don't want to break it. So for now I'm not buying it.

[@vectorprime7797]

By the time he's done transforming, the Deception's empire has been conquered by the Autobots

[@leetri]

I really appreciate that even when sent figures to review, you're not afraid to point out flaws and state your honest opinion.

[@JM64]

Tbh he didn't even have to point it out for this one. Anyone who's held a transformer will look at this transformation and be immediately scared of snapping plastic

[@kemp9842]

@@JM64 Yep. It speaks for itself, and not in a good way.

[@TheMrOkamiden]

It's like Alien Attack looked at all the vitriol people threw at Devil Saviour, especially Split for their overthought and overly complex transformation and said "Hold my energon".

[@RavageEject84]

Wife “honey we need to talk” Me “let me transform this first”

[@EL-uj1pl]

People will literally transform an alien attack figure before getting couples counseling

[@deadseraphim1989]

i feel like i've been becoming less tolerant of hyper complicated bots as i get older. like, they're impressive, but when the transformation is such a pain that the fun factor disappears i'd rather a well done figure of just one mode, or a compromised transformation thats more fun to mess with, despite kibble.

[@puremisanthropia]

same here! I used to complain about simple transformations but now i REALLY miss them...

[@debatenothing5676]

Unique toys will have a smoother transformation

[@juanspeko]

Well said bro.

[@Newjourney14]

which is bringing me full circle back to mainline hasbro transformers. the studio series really scratches my itch

[@andreyofdoom]

And this one's not just complex it's also fragile and that makes it even less fun to transform cause it takes longer and can break even if you do it right

[@JusticeBlade0420]

If emgo says "as best you can" more than 2-3 times you know it's a pain to transform

[@chuggemplier3165]

Thank you, you made this cluster of a huge mess of a transformation so much “easier”. Everyone knows that this isn’t fun or easy. But you definitely helped thanks again. P.S I appreciate everything that you do

[@commandosev]

I can't wait to see the Uniqe toys and Newage version of DOTM Megs, it's a shame that AAT's quality isn't good but the paint looks amazing on this guy!

[@StefanCSC86]

Don't be surprised. Remember El Cid and Firage? Yeah... thats AAT. They make them look nice, but when it comes to QC, they don't care. They just want the money.

[@commandosev]

@@StefanCSC86 I thought given the amount of time in between their last transforming figure and Mackron they would have improved their engineering and quality, but nope it doesn't seem like they learned a single thing on why people disliked their previous releases.

[@StefanCSC86]

@@commandosev I've come to the realisation that any 3rd party company that is charging a ridiculous amount of money for an amazing looking figure will have QC issues. That is why Unique Toys is... unique. They know what they are doing. All their previous releases were just amazing and the price over quality was top notch. I don't doubt that their version of DOTM Megs will be just as amazing as the rest. They put a lot of attention and you can see they make these figures with passion.

[@commandosev]

@@StefanCSC86 Yeah Unique Toys is one of the best in the business for this type of stuff, I just hope they make a new Optimus Prime from movies 1-3 soon cause the MPM and the other ko's aren't very good.

[@HEXdidnt]

​@Commando Sev What are the quality issues you're referring to? I know El Cid was prone to breakage, but the only problem with Firage is it's too small for what they tried to engineer it to do because the kitbash it was based upon used a Deluxe class Bumblebee (Battle Blade was it?) for much of its 'skeleton'. It's a great figure, but the upscaled KO apparently fixes most of the problems arising from its overly ambitious engineering (and brings it closer to MPM scale). Almost wish I'd waited for that rather than buying Firage... but, back then, who knew upscaled KOs of Third Party figures would be a thing, let alone better than the original..? But for Mackron here, I don't see any indication in Emgo's video of QC issues, just AAT's characteristic overengineering and lack of concern for 'user experience'. @CSC completely agree re: Unique Toys - Peru Kill is phenomenal, and its finer details could be cut down to use the engineering on a Deluxe class toy, while Dragoon is surprisingly simple and economical in its engineering, considering from most angles neither mode really looks like it can/should transform - very keen to see how much simpler their version of AoE Megatron is going to be.

[@davidwampler7801]

I just finished transforming him into Alt Mode for the first time, and, I must say, I agree with EVERYTHING Emgo says! Fantasic display piece in either mode, pain-in-the-butt transformaton. However, I sometimes WANT a complicated transformation, because, my goodness, both modes look so good, that the transformation is worth it! I have not yet transformed it back to Robot Mode, so I can't speak to that part of the transformation, but so far I am extremely pleased. I knew what I was getting into after watching this video, which made me want to get it, and I watched the JTI multiple times before attempting to do the transformation, and even had to take a break until the next day to get the tanker fitting together properly, but the end result is just too good! BTW, I would have appreciated the JTI and this video to show the right arm/leg transformations, in particular because the situation of the fingers on the right hand in the cab is important for fitting the head. Also, pushing the metal cage section back and leaving a slight gap with the accessory tanker piece left a slight gap where I dropped the folded up gun, and then covered it with the tarp before wrapping up the chains. Not the most elegant solution, but it gets the job done. Love your videos, EMGO, and always appreciate your careful, detailed JTI and reviews!

[@phillipneal9721]

You can here the agony in emgo's voice while transforming this

[@kxarmic]

it's not that hard to transform this thing step 1; smash it onto the ground step 2; enjoy

[@Thatguyfromsomewhere225]

@@kxarmic LOL

[@daxjohnson8606]

Thank you Emgo. You were the one who made me realize that fun has no age, and I can be a geek and still get older. I mean all of this. Thank you. P.S. Tell mascot I said hi please.

[@Wolfitron3000]

When 80% of an almost hour long review is just the transformation, you know the toy isn’t going to be fun.

[@Mattxoxo623]

But watching it is fun though.........maybe

[@toybonniesfm]

Tbh I find transforming things for hours really fun.

[@psychokitty444]

Really makes me respect the engineering of DOTM Voyager Megs all the more. Fifth Wheel Thigh Gang represent!

[@CasualRonin]

I saw the length of the video and I knew EMGO was gonna have a good ole time with the transformation.

[@diesel7835]

The insane amount of engineering that went into this figure is truly mind-blowing. It is truly amazing to see that robot mode actually turn into that truck mode all while being movie-accurate. What a great figure!

[@crimzonplays1134]

Could use either a little more or a little less to improve clearance. Maybe take some budget out of the painting team and increase the wages of the engineers, I say!

[@KannaKandy]

@@crimzonplays1134 Preach preach. If this guy had zero clearance issues, top quality joint tolerances, and the most durable plastic, this would be the best figure ever in my book

[@johnnydoedoe400]

Kudos to you EmGo for getting us through this one. It looks great. Like that name 'mackron'. Plenty comparisons too, which is good.

[@yodude48]

As soon as I heard the intro, I immediately, in my best Optimus Prime voice, said "Time to find out."

[@cutercills9x9productions9]

Hopefully, you didn't get an axe and use it to lever off your computer's monitor.

[@TomboyTommy]

Hello, I like your reviews. Keep doing what your doing 👍

[@emgo316]

Glad you like them! :)

[@denizgur9967]

@@emgo316 so newage is announced they dotm Megatron maybe the best dotm Megatron ever made and best truck mode I hope you make review on newage dotm megatron

[@BlackCanvasAudio]

I'm gonna be honest here. That pure thin plastic backbone holding all the hinges throughout his torso makes me extremely nervous. I could see that EASILY breaking.

[@NemesisPrime1984]

23:17 was a jaw dropping moment for megatron

[@TopHatJack4970discord]

Wow emgo316 that is a name I randomly remembered this channel exists after not watching him since like 2014 the Nostalgia is hitting hard and nothings changed RESPECT!

[@petspeoplestuff]

That's the best paint work I've seen on a transforming figure. Usually that level of paint is reserved for a statue or non transforming figure.

[@Wymorence]

Not gonna lie, I actually fell asleep somewhat while watching you transform this monstrosity. I mean JESUS... That and while I occasionally joke about Bayformers looking like a pile of scrap metal, that's literally what this figure looks like mid transformation - like someone threw a bomb into a tanker truck.

[@doomwangus2080]

I personally compare the bayverse bots to chewed up steel wool 😂 yeesh

[@jdjGSHBFjh68827]

As a Bayverse lover i agree with this statement XD

[@Rainbow.Pegacorn.Cosplay]

I don't know why, but every time I watch DOTM and I see Megatron scratch at the gaping hole in his head, I can't help but say "Uh-oh, Buckethead's got crabs."

[@scalyvaporeon2232]

And thus the ALIEN ATTACK MACKRON never transformed again and remained as a robot on EMGO's shelf XD

[@onslaught7146]

i wonder how much less of a pain it'd be if you had the option to just split the tanker and cab sections apart. At the very least I feel the torso would be slightly more managable without having the legs flopping around

[@theblackunicorn261]

I will forever respect Emgo (and his patience) for reviewing these figures. I'm just watching the transformation and I'm frustrated.

[@kyluki9962]

At a certain point with the transformations on these figures I'd rather have a highly detailed non-transforming version of bot and vehicle.

[@rileysevery7441]

time for a redo of DUDE WHERES MY COUCH? that or maybe...a long awaited part 2??? i would pee my pants i swear...ive been watching you since i was like 7-8 and im 17 now, youve inspired me to stay a geek and stay proud, thanks emgo!!

[@TheBatman39]

I'm putting my money on the New Age Megatron, it looks like the best so far in both modes and might be simpler to transform.

[@angeltheautobot5797]

That is a fantastic looking figure! The details are amazing. Now the transformation is a little grisly, but it's still not as bad as El Cid. Mhm, you know what I speak of. 😗🤫

[@vanshgarg5514]

"little grisly"? imagine my confusion when I hear Emgo says "Shall. We? Let's!" at the 9:30 mark and seeing this is a 53 minute video

[@henrymatos9551]

I really enjoyed watching this! Megs looks awesome! I knew it was, “One of those” when I saw the time. It’s been a while. I had to make sure I had time to watch this in its entirety. I appreciate the part learning the instructions starts in vehicle mode. Will consider picking this up. Thank you for your efforts on working the transformation. Awesome video EmGo!

[@arthurlight9393]

What a transformation...well done. Thanks Emgo.

[@logandauphinee3476]

as someone with unprecedented adhd, this figure is stimulus heaven

[@nsgarci8047]

Being able to remove limbs would make figures like these a much more pleasant experience, i think (split is a lost cause tho)

[@ronaldomaghanoy3660]

I agree with you Emgo316 doesn't matter how great or good the looks of the Robot Mode and Alt Mode, if the Engineering Sucks well... A bad rating will be best for that Piece....hopefully Unique Toys will do their magic with their version of DOTM megs

[@gojiboy69]

I can appreciate it looks cool, I hope its better compared to El Cid, or does it feel the same? That transformation looks like HELL. Also it looks like they tried too hard to mirror the movie's transformation which has CGI Cheatcodes.

[@Kodaiva]

It is much better than el cid in every way

[@gojiboy69]

@@Kodaiva that's good at least

[@Kooster69]

Emgo, thank you in taking the prep time to get ready for this video. And then, doing everything all over again for this video.

[@TheUnknownPrime]

I didn't look at the video length when I clicked, but as soon as I heard you say it's one of 'those' transformations I was like: oof, I gotta come back when I have more free time. I used to not care too much for DotM Megs' design, but the Mad Max Mack Megs has grown on me over time

[@thesaiyanlegacy]

*sees video runtime* I sense a disturbance in the force.

[@TheUnknownPrime]

Whenever I watch one of 'these' I pretty much always start out going "this isn't *too* bad" but then later on I'm like "yep... I was wrong" Though it does seem to be moderately more user friendly than some Toyworld stuff

[@blitzfyre669]

I think this is the first time I looked at a figure and audibly went "no *way* that transforms" before seeing you posted a Just Transform It alongside this video.

[@GabrielJCasaus]

This figure is just a cluster truck. I'd like to get it for display as I love this Megatron design. But here's hoping for Unique Toys to hop on making a Mad Maxatron.

[@michaelcunningham2111]

Unique toys is in fact working on a dotm Megatron. They are still going after galvatron thankfully

[@Alexismartinez-ei4dh]

i used to watch you as a kid you were my childhood feels good to come back to this channel after a few years 🥲

[@fdaprince]

It looks great in both modes, but I could feel Emgo's pain. I've seen enough of his videos to know that if there's a slight difference to the 'Heeeeey my peoples' intro, that it's for good reason. There's also the subtle hesitance to move onto the transformation stage, and the exhausted `Jesus... ' when he was done. I mean, I'd still buy it if I could, maybe one day. But should that day come, I'm gonna think back to this video and likely spend some time in thought about it. Thanks for another awesome (however painful) video, mate. ✊🏽

[@emgo316]

There was nothing subtle about my feelings here lol

[@vulcantuminello1127]

Thank-you for this guide! Even though the transformation was complicated, my God does Macron look amazing in both modes, currently my favorite figure hands down, amazing paint and deco, nothing broke, mostly enjoyable transformation. Love this figure and I went with him after Unique Toys released their DOTM Megatron as I don't like how that version looks in vehicle mode. Happy with my decision!

[@RavageEject84]

Thank goodness it’s the same color as duct tape

[@tobydunk4284]

I’ve been dreading this video cos of what you were saying about it on ur live streams 😂

[@Ottie193]

The name of this one kinda makes sense because in DOTM, Megatron has the form of a Mack Semi truck

[@WillTheUndeadSmore]

Thanks Emgo for suffering through this transformation so we don't have to!

[@megatron9339]

Thank you for all the hardwork! That was a Nightmare!

[@faizulcobs7721]

I've never thought that Michael Bay Will represent the trailer transformers in Dotm Megatron like Ultra Magnus in G1 Series

[@glennpruess6936]

Damn this guy is longer and harder to transform than the Wei Zang Prime

[@Hawkdriver511]

Insane transformation, great video!

[@Xenronnify]

I think my favorite videos are the ones where you can audibly track Emgo's mental state deteriorating as the transformation continues... Seriously though, the sheer amount of engineering put into some of these "knockoffs" more than justify the steep price tag. (Edit: yeah, pretty bad engineering. But there is a lot of it.)

[@Max5Entertainment]

Mascot: Where would be without him? Me: fighting a different villain every other week

[@hisyambazly3185]

I remember watching your video when I was a kid. Damn time sure fly fast

[@brianargo1659]

"The ghost of Christmas past Meg's!" Lol . With the old tarp&chains deal.

[@LOSKOSKI]

Your my favorite reviewer by a country mile so if this thing gives a master "Transformer" guy a hard time I wouldn't even open the dang box.

[@JohnnyJohnthor]

The design looks pretty amazing but the transformation looks like they apply some dark magic.

[@PuppeteerGaming]

This doesn't feel like black magic, as that requires an intuitive and good transformation with little to no excess kibble in either mode, the transformation is just way too long and miserable to be classified as black magic. Well, that's what I think at least.

[@dylanmearas4459]

You can probably put some micromasters or minifigures in the seats cuz the top lifts open and it seems like there's enough space to

[@tsuaririndoku]

I think the transformation engineering is somewhat movie accurate. I think they design this thing to also be Transformation accurate.

[@nevviles.4219]

Emgo: "we're gonna be here a while" looks at the timestamp: 10:50 out of 53:48 Me: oh boy...

[@happabarapa9867]

Spaghetti-tron Admirable patience though emgo!

[@женяперец-х4д]

in a moment, hi look's like a unfrozen lobster on a kitchen table) when you transform him)

[@nugget3687]

They say if you stop mid transformation, mackron is as long as your small intestin!

[@Apocalypso-w3i]

The transformation sequence here is better entertainment than any actual Michael Bay TF movie :D

[@guyoflagging1439]

I work on BMWs for a living. I know German engineering when I see it 😂😂

[@feedmepauld2597]

You know, I was just about to recommend this one and look at you... Getting the drop on me. Sheesh, that thing makes the devil savior cement truck look easy.

[@v0lsee946]

when i first clicked on the video i thought it was just the robot mode, they way that it look their was no way that i could be transformered this was very nice 🔥 🔥

[@bakiiinex]

What alientech did they use to make this?

[@yagamijubei28]

Voodoo

[@Fixer_Su3ana]

Those wire twist ties for bread hot-glued to legos. At least that's how I duplicate them. Technically, not a parts-former..technically。🤔

[@Fixer_Su3ana]

Ohh, and crumpled up bits of aluminum foil hot glued to the legos and wrapped around the wire twist ties. Forgot about the most important part.

[@GKafkias85]

For a nice clean screen accurate look, I don't mind an intricate transformation.

[@blitz7375]

Just got this guy recently, and it is for a specific type of people. It isn't so much like messing with a transformer as it is putting together a 10,000 piece puzzle. While quite sturdy in either robot or vehicle mode, in mid transformation it is recommended to baby it a bit so as not to break anything. I myself love insanely complex transformations, but I do agree that significant complexity does not always mean it's a good design. Only buy this if you think you have the patience to sit down and transform it somewhat carefully for around an hour. I myself quite like the figure and it's complexity, but it isn't for everyone. It does look pretty awesome though.

[@JeylinRocksOut]

I think the folding shotgun gimmick is supposed to be as if he pulled it down to load a shotgun shell or something. 🤷‍♂️

[@amethystjames5341]

emgo says it's not good engineering he's wrong it is the best engineering that is done in a transformer. hats off to the ones who made such a marvellous megatron transformer

[@scalyvaporeon2232]

As I am watching this, I can picture the DOTM Megatron transformation noise and him growling and saying "ALL HAIL MEGATRON!!!"

[@TheRisingStorm316]

Sheesh! And I thought MPM-8 was hard to transform.

[@harithsyahmi9660]

I think i prefer this one over the Unique Toys R-05.... bcs paint the and tank is better imo

[@markanthonymangayon5799]

...wooohoh, i'm just watching it to be transformed, i'm alredy exhausted...but to get it screen acurate...hell yeah... ...thanx emgo for that...😂😂😂 ...the details of transforming ia everething thanx emgo...🤘🤘🤘

[@quotastrider801]

You can hear him slowly losing his marbles and going through all 7 stages of grief

[@beyondakarawat7707]

Hello emgo always love you man

[@pistonhead9198]

Very good job on that review. There’s another from unique toys r-05 desperado megatron

[@krishnan9690]

I was honestly shocked when you were able to transform this

[@Eseres80]

This was one of those figures were you wish you could just throw it into a wall and pray that it would transform itself, wasn’t it? 😂 I have the Alien Attack Optimus Prime figure myself. Got almost halfway to truck mode before I told myself that this wasn’t going to happen. It doesn’t seam like Alien Attack wants their customers to have fun with their figures at all 😅

[@Transfixed]

I don't know what's more painful, the transformation or watching the movie. But i have to admit it's amazing someone could design this, and the paint is incredible.

[@DavidHutchinson0713]

For me, I'd say the transformation is much more painful; with the movie, I can at least (try to) get some mileage out of it by just turning off my brain, and I can't do that with this one

[@kitsefox2637]

Just starting to watch but this thing transforms? Looks like a statue figure.

[@JohnFrikkinGrammaticus]

Painful, but yes, it transforms

[@faye61]

"WAVE!, WAAVE!!" "what is it" "THEY GOT MY NAME WRONG!!!!"

[@ikancupang2523]

Wow the review not a long time but the transformation very Long Time!

[@themechaidiot]

Emgo: Posts A hour long video Me: Oh boy it's hell time

[@jeffe4297]

When I saw that the video is 54 minutes for a two-mode Transformer, I know it was one of THOSE transformations.

[@PhoenixFyre]

It's a helluva paint job though. This is probably my favorite movie Megatron vehicle mode.

[@Wolfie1262]

Yeah, no. Watching that transformation gave me anxiety lol It being a movie bot is no excuse. I have DX9’s TLK Hot Rod and it’s transformation is pretty dang fun. Unique Toys have been killing it with their movie bots as well. Alien Attack is still stuck in 2014 when all 3P Transformers were over engineered.

[@Big-Image]

Are you planning on getting megatank mt01 megatron?

[@anirudhnair__4034]

legend says he's still not done with the cab ... :)

[@gingervikingjesus2351]

I think I've said this once before.. I heard a rumor that supposedly Megs little green companion was all that remained of Long Haul after the destruction of Devastator..

[@ICountFrom0]

Is it strange that I'd leave this one as truck mode instead of robot mode? I mean, sure, megs is megs, but, that truck is a beauty and a monster. Also, that paintjob is doing the work. Makes it look weathered, broken, and even helps the eye ignore the tiny flaws.