Via CmdStore, we have our first look at Generations Selects WFC-GS27 Galvatron, a redeco of Kingdom Leader Galvatron done up in his G1 toy colors! The images provided show his robot and cannon modes, his accessories, and also a shot of the box he comes in. He is on sale now for $54.99 and will start shipping this September. His description reads as follows:
Behold, Galvatron! The herald of Unicron blasts his way into the Generations Selects line with this special edition figure! This Galvatron figure is inspired by the classic 1986 toy release, featuring comic-inspired deco. Includes 2 weapon accessories and the classic green Matrix of Leadership accessory on a chain that can be worn around the figure’s neck. This Galvatron figure converts from robot to Galactic Cannon mode in 33 steps. Comes with a sheet of foil labels, including a heat-sensitive sticker that reveals the Decepticon shield when you rub it with your finger.
Read on to check out the images and tell us what you think on the boards!
jamarmiller
I ended up painting mine as well with the same paint. looks good
shamanking282
They probably wanted the pointy bits to be nylon or whatever more-flexible but unpaintable plastic, but there was only gonna be one sprue of that material, meaning it would all be that color.
Also, I did paint the crown, using Testor’s Flat Light Aircraft Grey spraypaint based on what David Willis did with his. It wasn’t a 100% match, but it certainly did the job. I later on got a custom, more Geoff Senior-styled head for it so I’d need to dig out my original for pictures.
Maverick Hunter Christian
I can't believe that, when deciding on the part layouts, Hasbro decided the crown pieces shoulda been on two different sprues…
Thundershot
I still can’t believe no one did it.. to me, it seemed like a no-brained for DNA when they did their set…
Deathcatg
That's the main reason I didn't buy this. The crown shape is just as important to my nostalgia of the toy as the colors are. (talking about the simple full circular Rook crown design)
VVa
Purple crown looks better, imo. Color break up can help a look out.
jamarmiller
yep I was shocked to see it never came about.
Sprocket
As long as this thread is bumped, I find it really strange that I never saw anyone make a grey crown piece to replace the purple one for better comic/toy accuracy
imfallenangel
Anyone else ended up with the leg rotation mushroom becoming so insanely tight that I feared that it would break (one side so bad that I could barely rotate it, while that the other was a bit better but still scary). We're talking that I'd have gaps opening on the thigh parts as it would push open against the screw as I tried turning it (and it wouldn't).
I tried to disassemble but ended up finding that parts are glued and pinned in a way that it wasn't happening.
But that said, I did eventually managed to get it moving a bit (bit by bit) and then put a few drops of silicon oil (plastic safe) and work it until it finally could move again in a non-scary way. The oil is what really saved the situation.
levyshahar
Galvatron II and Megatron clone, about to make short works of some autobots and decepticons
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levyshahar
I can headcanon anything at this point
levyshahar
GARATRON Gangs of Devil G.O.D.-01 THUNDERSTORM
Dinobot Snarl
….. I thought it was Dreamwave Thundering, he he's really cool.
Thundershot
What’s wrong with Thunderwing? Marvel Thunderwing was a Matrix bearer, not IDW.
VVa
Thundershot
Too bad it’s an IDW Thunderwing.
lil society vert
That thunderwing looks sick what company made it?
levyshahar
An idea for everyone on what to do with this Matrix
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Neko-bot77
One question: why did they feel the need to include a separate gun when it comes with a cannon half as tall as the figure??? They sure gave you your money's worth back in the day… now they increase the price and cut features / accessories…
Neko-bot77
Update: cats aren't into the sounds, but after sniffing the toy they just ignore it. Also, holy crap is it LOUD when a fresh battery is in it!