Unique Toys are showing off their next project after their Predaking at the New York Comic Con. They are releasing an unofficial, unlicensed version of the Decepticon commander Galvatron, which they have named Messiah. A resin hardcopy prototype is on show, standing on a CGI concept sheet showing the colors and a glimpse of the alternate form.
Check out a picture of this project, courtesy of NurseMidnight via Twitter.
Update – Unique Toys also has prototypes of an unofficial Blaster and Sharkticon (the latter courtesy of Radio Free Cybertron) on show. Both closely follow the original Generation 1 toys but are more detailed. New images provided by boards member Hailstarscream also shows that the not-Galvatron is named Mania King, rather than Messiah.
Stykthyn
I still like him. No upgrades on the market unless you want to modify the fig for Gundam hands. I honestly think the kingdom/ legacy figure with the DNA upgrade kit is a better fit for most peoples collections.
IronPrime2169
Hiya, how’s this guy holding up over time? Are there any easy mods or upgrade kits to give him a wrist swivel? Outside of that, how’s his articulation and build quality? Finally, could I get some size comparison pics with Kingdom Rodimus, Cyclonus, Galvatron and Ultra Magnus, as well as Maketoys Rioter Despotron? Thanks!
STRAKER454
I would but I decided to thin my collection to mostly being the most concise version of each character I want outside of my Optimus and Megatron collections. Mania King has been great and on my shelf for years but I need to reduce my collection down a bit, lol.
Treadshot 2.0
I was planning on doing this too but I think what I'm gonna do instead is just keep it and use that as "alternate Universe Galvatron" instead of the getting the Kingdom toy deco version.
STRAKER454
Hey guys, so I said some pages ago that I was thinking of selling my Mania King if I liked the Kingdom Galvatron better…well I actually do like that figure a lot and I think I'm going to sell here if anyone is interested. I usually list on eBay but I wanted my fellow board members to have a crack at it first. This is mine:
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Still has the box too. I'm seeing the vintage colors version for $129 + shipping on eBay but I'll do $120 shipped anywhere in the lower 48 states. PM me, if interested.
Predakwon
Oh, I just put it up on Ebay. Unique Toys Mania King (Galvatron 3rd Party) Limited Edition Vintage Version | eBay
Stykthyn
How much are you wanting for him?
Predakwon
Is anyone interested in the laser pointer version?
I just dug this out of my toy chest. Not sure if there are any other pieces to it.
Let me know.
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Stykthyn
Finally found one for a price I was willing to pay. Great in hand fig. My only gripe is that his face gets lost unless he's under intense lighting
lordcryotek
Knowing my lack of self-control, I'll likely end up with one of the repaints of Kingdom Galvatron as well. If MMC ever comes out with a Galvatron, I'll replace this in a heartbeat but for now he's good enough to display alongside studio series Scourge and Kingdom Cyclonus.
harrismonkey
Agree. Pretty sure I'll get derpy kingdom Galvatron, but based off the pictures and what's on my shelf now I think Mania King will continue to be my Galvatron displayed at this scale. Had him for years but I'm finally painting him now. Also probably going to paint Kingdom Cyclonus and see if that helps. One of the best looking official Cyclonus we've had, but he still seems off to me, which is maddening considering how absolutely perfect Scourge is.
lordcryotek
Got this guy in today. Haven't transformed him, but my initial impression is that he's…decent. Definitely showing his age what with the lack of modern articulation and the weird cod piece. The sculpt is as good in hand as in pictures, and the plastic quality is…decent. Not sure he's worth what I paid for him (and he's certainly wouldn't be worth the $110 he retailed for back in the day) but he definitely looks better than that derpy Kingdom figure.
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Bumblemus Prime
My current custom-painted Maniaking shelf. "I beat them all!"
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Zeke1
Not bad if I do say so myself.
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80sforged
For me, Mania King is going with the 'Classics/Henkei/RTS era sweeps and Cyclonus. He looks better with them.
STRAKER454
Which is funny because I'm way more enthused, lol. I do want to see more though, like the alt-mode for example and how tall he is and the like. The battle damage paint doesn't bother me because it looks quite easy to remove from what I can see about how it looks like it's applied. I definitely want to see more.
mcart
So now we've seen Galvatron… Ok I'm not as convinced Mania King is getting replaced.
I'll need both in hand to decide but I'm a little less enthused than I thought I would be
STRAKER454
At the very least there may be room for a 3rd Party panel filler for those that don't mind that option. I do agree though that they shouldn't have to do that on a Voyager class figure at this point though, lol.
lordcryotek
Yeah, it may be acceptable. I'll wait for in-hand pictures, I guess, but forearm gaps are a thing of the past…and that's where they belong.