A Chinese Transformers superfan by the name of Steel Legend has built his own Megatron tank model. This badass DIY project depicts Megatron from Transformers 2 in butt-kicking tank form.
Fortunately for the enemies of Steel Legend, the Megatron tank model is not a working model. Transformers 3 is due out in theaters in a few months, which means that we should be seeing more and more killer tributes like Steel Legend's. That being said, it's going to be tough to top something this cool.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
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