Megatron (gen 1) is originally a knock-off of MC-13 Gun Robo from the Takara Microman toy line. So yes, Transformers is counted as another Japanese import along with Godzilla. I think when it comes to oversized monsters, you just can't beat the Japanese legends. Look at the new Iron Man movie. They couldn't have come up with a "mobile suit" as elaborate as that from the original comic book design. This only happens thanks to the modern mecha influences from the East. So I say f--k Hollywood.

This post has been edited by Bad Cyborg: May 24 2008, 02:36 AM