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This self-transforming Megatron is as badass as it is expensive
And the original voice actor makes it talk.
Just to make sure you’re getting it: this bot automatically transforms itself into a badass remote-control tank with a gigantic auto-extending cannon that can actually fire projectiles — then stands up and speaks over 270 phrases from original Megatron voice actor Frank Welker while doing all sorts of tricks. Robosen has even addressed one of my biggest complaints about Optimus: it made Megatron’s leg servos stiff enough that you can optionally leave the bot standing up on a shelf when it’s powered down. This is the third Robosen bot I’ve tried with a confusing and slightly buggy app that makes it really hard to do custom programming and creates all sorts of delays even if you’re just trying to remote-control the tank around.
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