Transformers Generations SELECTS Reformatted Galvatron video review.
Saturday, October 16th, 2021 1:21PM CDT
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Prime VS Prime has just posted his video review for the Transformers Generations Selects Reformatted Galvatron.
This special repaint is cast in beautiful transparent purple plastics with the key moving parts being solid opaque. The deco are precise line works in white to simulate when Unicron was reformatting Megatron into Galvatron.
But wait, THERE'S MORE! Also included with this leader, appart the "Revenge guns" and the Matrix-on-a-chain, there's 14 micro figures and 3 mini ships to scale with your HASLAB Unicron (if you have it.) If you don't have that Unicron, at least the micro figures are compatible with the Kingdom titan Ark.
You can watch the video review down below:
So, what do you think of that deco? Are you planning on getting it? Let us know!
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Posted by sol magnus on October 16th, 2021 @ 1:24pm CDT
Posted by -Kanrabat- on October 16th, 2021 @ 1:24pm CDT
Posted by Nemesis Primal on October 16th, 2021 @ 2:09pm CDT
Posted by Mistaken_Table on October 16th, 2021 @ 2:22pm CDT
Posted by -Kanrabat- on October 16th, 2021 @ 2:39pm CDT
Nemesis Primal wrote:I don't think this is supposed to be a Selects release, I believe it's just an exclusive like Ravage, but regardless, the updated Pulsecon page strongly hints this is going up for order then.
It may not be "supposed to", but it is.
Now, if it's an exclusive, I have no idea.
Posted by Nemesis Primal on October 16th, 2021 @ 2:51pm CDT
Between the Amazon Australia listing for this thing not saying Selects, and the noted lack of packaging in this review, I feel confident in saying this probably isn't actually a Selects and the reviewer is just saying it is because it's a stolen copy and they don't know how it's releasing people did the same thing with the Centurion Drone and Tricranius, despite the packaging for both of them labeling them as numbered releases within their respective retail lines.-Kanrabat- wrote:Nemesis Primal wrote:I don't think this is supposed to be a Selects release, I believe it's just an exclusive like Ravage, but regardless, the updated Pulsecon page strongly hints this is going up for order then.
It may not be "supposed to", but it is.
Now, if it's an exclusive, I have no idea.
Posted by -Kanrabat- on October 16th, 2021 @ 2:58pm CDT
PvP should have clarified what line the thing is from in his video.
Posted by Nemesis Destron on October 16th, 2021 @ 3:38pm CDT
'nuff said!!!
Posted by o.supreme on October 16th, 2021 @ 3:39pm CDT
-Kanrabat- wrote:PvP should have clarified what line the thing is from in his video.
There's no way he would know what line it is from without the packaging. He really dosen't do much research it seems. Although PvP is resourceful in getting items early, unfortunately it leads to mistakes or sometimes basic toy information being left out as a result. I've heard him make some fairly regular errors when he talks about details from the past, or where these items will be found.
Posted by Gauntlet101010 on October 16th, 2021 @ 10:57pm CDT
I really like the spaceships and minifigs included with it. Kinda weird, tho. I mean I'm glad we're getting them, but they ought to have come with Unicron.
Posted by -Kanrabat- on October 17th, 2021 @ 4:40am CDT
Posted by blackeyedprime on October 17th, 2021 @ 4:41am CDT
Posted by -Kanrabat- on October 17th, 2021 @ 4:51am CDT
Posted by primalxconvoy on October 17th, 2021 @ 7:02am CDT
...PrimevsPrime has yet again...
Posted by First-Aid on October 17th, 2021 @ 10:42am CDT
sol magnus wrote:God help me, but I'm probably going to get it.
Yeah, I think I'm with you. I have to admit the GalvaTRON (emphasis on Tron!) actually looks pretty damned sweet.
I wonder...when they initially did the figure, did they accidentally make one with this plastic and think "Whoa this looks pretty cool! how can we spin this because we GOTTA make it..."
Posted by Till-all-R1 on October 17th, 2021 @ 11:22am CDT
Posted by primalxconvoy on October 17th, 2021 @ 1:10pm CDT
Posted by Sowndwave76 on October 17th, 2021 @ 2:32pm CDT
The extras are nice, but honestly, I like the design of this figure even if it's not accurate to what was seen during the reformatting scene.
That deep purple looks niiiice.
I even like the color of the cannon.
Posted by Sabrblade on October 17th, 2021 @ 3:02pm CDT
Posted by william-james88 on October 17th, 2021 @ 3:41pm CDT
Sowndwave76 wrote:I'm going to cancel my Selects toys color version and get this one.
The extras are nice, but honestly, I like the design of this figure even if it's not accurate to what was seen during the reformatting scene.
That deep purple looks niiiice.
I even like the color of the cannon.
I love that canon colour too. Glad your taking the plunge. FOr me, those extras which I really don't need are holding me back.
Posted by Ultra Markus on October 17th, 2021 @ 4:31pm CDT
Posted by primalxconvoy on October 17th, 2021 @ 4:52pm CDT
Ultra Markus wrote:He looks like he belongs in a Tron movie
Posted by Emerje on October 17th, 2021 @ 5:48pm CDT
primalxconvoy wrote:It seems odd that, if they are in the mood to milk this figure, they haven't released a G1 cartoon version of it that isn't covered in cr@pple-damage paint. The same goes for Springer.
Isn't a Springer repaint rumored for SS86?
Emerje
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on October 17th, 2021 @ 5:58pm CDT
Emerje wrote:primalxconvoy wrote:It seems odd that, if they are in the mood to milk this figure, they haven't released a G1 cartoon version of it that isn't covered in cr@pple-damage paint. The same goes for Springer.
Isn't a Springer repaint rumored for SS86?
Emerje
More like wishful thinking that evolved.
Posted by primalxconvoy on October 17th, 2021 @ 5:58pm CDT
Emerje wrote:primalxconvoy wrote:It seems odd that, if they are in the mood to milk this figure, they haven't released a G1 cartoon version of it that isn't covered in cr@pple-damage paint. The same goes for Springer.
Isn't a Springer repaint rumored for SS86?
Emerje
If it's a straight, clean repaint, or thereabouts, I'm up for it.
Posted by Nemesis Primal on October 17th, 2021 @ 6:03pm CDT
It's been rumored in the same way that Glyph and Tap-Out have been rumored for the last 3 sets of exclusives: one particular leaker said it once, it hasn't happened, and now they've said it was bad info.primalxconvoy wrote:Emerje wrote:primalxconvoy wrote:It seems odd that, if they are in the mood to milk this figure, they haven't released a G1 cartoon version of it that isn't covered in cr@pple-damage paint. The same goes for Springer.
Isn't a Springer repaint rumored for SS86?
Emerje
If it's a straight, clean repaint, or thereabouts, I'm up for it.
Now, considering we're apparently getting a slightly better painted Arcee for SS86, I wouldn't be surprised if there was a Springer repaint in the same vein, but so far no credible evidence towards one.
Posted by primalxconvoy on October 17th, 2021 @ 6:10pm CDT
Nemesis Primal wrote:It's been rumored in the same way that Glyph and Tap-Out have been rumored for the last 3 sets of exclusives: one particular leaker said it once, it hasn't happened, and now they've said it was bad info.primalxconvoy wrote:Emerje wrote:primalxconvoy wrote:It seems odd that, if they are in the mood to milk this figure, they haven't released a G1 cartoon version of it that isn't covered in cr@pple-damage paint. The same goes for Springer.
Isn't a Springer repaint rumored for SS86?
Emerje
If it's a straight, clean repaint, or thereabouts, I'm up for it.
Now, considering we're apparently getting a slightly better painted Arcee for SS86, I wouldn't be surprised if there was a Springer repaint in the same vein, but so far no credible evidence towards one.
Stop teasing me, folks. I just want me some professionally and competently painted Siege repaints!
Posted by DeathReviews on October 17th, 2021 @ 9:30pm CDT
Still as Galvatron redecos go, this one looks like it doesn't suck.
Posted by william-james88 on October 17th, 2021 @ 11:48pm CDT
DeathReviews wrote:If reformatted Galvatron glows under black light, it would be tempting. But sadly I've found with Hasbro's translucent plastic doesn't always equate to fluorescence.
Still as Galvatron redecos go, this one looks like it doesn't suck.
I don't see why he would glow under a black light. What works best for black light are certain types of pigments in the paint that might be used.
For instance, MP 01 works beautifully under a black light, thanks to his painted cab.
Posted by Ultra Markus on October 18th, 2021 @ 12:19am CDT
primalxconvoy wrote:Ultra Markus wrote:He looks like he belongs in a Tron movie
move over Sark
Posted by -Kanrabat- on October 18th, 2021 @ 4:41am CDT
william-james88 wrote:DeathReviews wrote:If reformatted Galvatron glows under black light, it would be tempting. But sadly I've found with Hasbro's translucent plastic doesn't always equate to fluorescence.
Still as Galvatron redecos go, this one looks like it doesn't suck.
I don't see why he would glow under a black light. What works best for black light are certain types of pigments in the paint that might be used.
For instance, MP 01 works beautifully under a black light, thanks to his painted cab.
Maybe he meant glow-in-the-dark plastics? But usually, those are yellow-green white.
I'd love to have a glow-in-the-dark Transformers. This would be so cool!
Posted by God Sunstreaker on October 18th, 2021 @ 9:44am CDT
I've been collecting miniatures starships for years:
It's my thing, above TF collecting. When I see something like this that's going to become rare and sell out installantly I'm excited, but also a bit concerned and a little annoyed. While I know that some people, most people here are going to display the ships with their Unicron, I'll be putting them with my dedicated starship cabinet.
I'd really like to get this, and if anyone has any advice or a line on where I could acquire specifically the ships (with or without the galvatron) I would like to hear about it, and it would be very appreciated. You'd be making a fast friend.
My ship collection has a whole deciated subsection ships dedicated to the allies of Earth: Star Trek's Federation, Human Ships of Halo, Terran Ships of Starcraft (a bit of a stretch for 'allies'), Macross, Space Above and Beyond, Battlestar Galactica, and Autobots to name a few. I even have a dedicated cabinet for Star Wars.
Examples for weird or rare things I have:
CC9800 Frigate from the Star Wars Rebellion video game, Saratoga from Space Above and Beyond, Enterprise-E Micro Machine from Star Trek, Protector from Galaxy Quest, Axalon from Beast Wars 10th anniversary Optimus Primal.
So I'm excited for this, but I'm also annoyed at the way Hasbro has been handling these special items.
So if there's anyone out there that has any ideas, advice or even wants to trade things up I would be up for going into a business agreement. Also, I have little desire for another Galvatron as the Kingdom one is good enough for my collection, but I would like the ships. So I'd be cool with sharing the cost of this Galvatron multi-pack with someone just to get the ships.
Please feel free send me a message.
Thanks for Reading
-W
Posted by o.supreme on October 18th, 2021 @ 9:50am CDT
Posted by -Kanrabat- on October 18th, 2021 @ 9:53am CDT
God Sunstreaker wrote:Good Morning,
I've been collecting miniatures starships for years:
-W
I'm 999999999999% sure that you'll have no shortage of offers from people who will get that Reformatted Galvatron who dont care about the mini ships nor the microfigs and are willing to sell them to you.
Posted by sol magnus on October 18th, 2021 @ 9:54am CDT
o.supreme wrote:Speculation at this time is that this item will be become available for pre order during Pulse Con this Friday. If you want just the ships, someone here may be willing to make a deal via PM, otherwise probably just checking eBay once it is actually released
I'd suggest buying the set and selling the Galvatron. Mainly due to the timing. As he said, it's probably gonna sell out and be rare.
Posted by -Kanrabat- on October 18th, 2021 @ 9:58am CDT
sol magnus wrote:o.supreme wrote:Speculation at this time is that this item will be become available for pre order during Pulse Con this Friday. If you want just the ships, someone here may be willing to make a deal via PM, otherwise probably just checking eBay once it is actually released
I'd suggest buying the set and selling the Galvatron. Mainly due to the timing. As he said, it's probably gonna sell out and be rare.
This works too.
Whichever comes first between getting the whole set yourself then selling the Galvatron, or having an offer for the ships.
Posted by God Sunstreaker on October 18th, 2021 @ 10:07am CDT
o.supreme wrote:Speculation at this time is that this item will be become available for pre order during Pulse Con this Friday. If you want just the ships, someone here may be willing to make a deal via PM, otherwise probably just checking eBay once it is actually released
Thanks for the advice.
I'll keep my eye out. I agree, ebay can be a wonderful resource for rare items.
Posted by -Kanrabat- on October 18th, 2021 @ 10:40am CDT
God Sunstreaker wrote:
I'll keep my eye out. I agree, ebay can be a wonderful resource for rare items.
If you're willing to pay the price. Plus shipping.
Posted by God Sunstreaker on October 18th, 2021 @ 10:55am CDT
-Kanrabat- wrote:God Sunstreaker wrote:
I'll keep my eye out. I agree, ebay can be a wonderful resource for rare items.
If you're willing to pay the price. Plus shipping.
Agreed,
So here's 2 examples of how ebay was worth it to me (and appropriate for this topic):
1. Rare Space ship: TIE Scimitar from the "Dark Force Rising" from the Galoob Micro Machine Star Wars set
2. Rare Transformer: X-9 Jaguar "Ravage".
X-9 is probably both an appropriate yet odd choice to mention given the upcoming new Ravage. And I have to say I still like my X-9 a lot and maybe even more then the new one. I have the original G1 '84 Ravage too. It's like, having the new Earthrise Sunstreaker is great, but I'm happy I have the original G1 and the Masterpiece.
That said you're correct, and that it is wise to find multiple retailers, re-sellers, and friends. Back in the day a friend that make his living on selling old toys went against his business sense and sold me the parts I need to complete my G1 Bluestreak. Ebay can get expensive and they haven't been able to break Amazon's business model despite their advantage of being around longer.
Posted by o.supreme on October 18th, 2021 @ 11:22am CDT
-Kanrabat- wrote:God Sunstreaker wrote:
I'll keep my eye out. I agree, ebay can be a wonderful resource for rare items.
If you're willing to pay the price. Plus shipping.
It's probably easier to justify with smaller items than larger ones (which the ships and microfigures thankfully are). I was able to find Prime Master variants that came with the Amazon Exclusives, as well as the Battlemasters that came with Siege Amazon Exclusives on eBay for a reasonable price. I was also able to trade or deal for most of the Netflix BM's I needed with fans on this site. so yeah, both resources are great.
Posted by -Kanrabat- on October 18th, 2021 @ 11:36am CDT
o.supreme wrote:-Kanrabat- wrote:God Sunstreaker wrote:
I'll keep my eye out. I agree, ebay can be a wonderful resource for rare items.
If you're willing to pay the price. Plus shipping.
It's probably easier to justify with smaller items than larger ones (which the ships and microfigures thankfully are). I was able to find Prime Master variants that came with the Amazon Exclusives, as well as the Battlemasters that came with Siege Amazon Exclusives on eBay for a reasonable price. I was also able to trade or deal for most of the Netflix BM's I needed with fans on this site. so yeah, both resources are great.
I'll add that if something interest you but it's just a wee bit expensive for you, just put it on your watchlist. Odds to get an automated offer are high.
Posted by primalxconvoy on October 18th, 2021 @ 1:34pm CDT
God Sunstreaker wrote:Good Morning,
I've been collecting miniatures starships for years:
It's my thing, above TF collecting. When I see something like this that's going to become rare and sell out installantly I'm excited, but also a bit concerned and a little annoyed. While I know that some people, most people here are going to display the ships with their Unicron, I'll be putting them with my dedicated starship cabinet.
I'd really like to get this, and if anyone has any advice or a line on where I could acquire specifically the ships (with or without the galvatron) I would like to hear about it, and it would be very appreciated. You'd be making a fast friend.
My ship collection has a whole deciated subsection ships dedicated to the allies of Earth: Star Trek's Federation, Human Ships of Halo, Terran Ships of Starcraft (a bit of a stretch for 'allies'), Macross, Space Above and Beyond, Battlestar Galactica, and Autobots to name a few. I even have a dedicated cabinet for Star Wars.
Examples for weird or rare things I have:
CC9800 Frigate from the Star Wars Rebellion video game, Saratoga from Space Above and Beyond, Enterprise-E Micro Machine from Star Trek, Protector from Galaxy Quest, Axalon from Beast Wars 10th anniversary Optimus Primal.
So I'm excited for this, but I'm also annoyed at the way Hasbro has been handling these special items.
So if there's anyone out there that has any ideas, advice or even wants to trade things up I would be up for going into a business agreement. Also, I have little desire for another Galvatron as the Kingdom one is good enough for my collection, but I would like the ships. So I'd be cool with sharing the cost of this Galvatron multi-pack with someone just to get the ships.
Please feel free send me a message.
Thanks for Reading
-W
Have you considered looking for any equivalent 3D prints of TF spaceships, etc?
Posted by God Sunstreaker on October 18th, 2021 @ 1:58pm CDT
primalxconvoy wrote:God Sunstreaker wrote:Good Morning,
I've been collecting miniatures starships for years:
It's my thing, above TF collecting. When I see something like this that's going to become rare and sell out installantly I'm excited, but also a bit concerned and a little annoyed. While I know that some people, most people here are going to display the ships with their Unicron, I'll be putting them with my dedicated starship cabinet.
I'd really like to get this, and if anyone has any advice or a line on where I could acquire specifically the ships (with or without the galvatron) I would like to hear about it, and it would be very appreciated. You'd be making a fast friend.
My ship collection has a whole deciated subsection ships dedicated to the allies of Earth: Star Trek's Federation, Human Ships of Halo, Terran Ships of Starcraft (a bit of a stretch for 'allies'), Macross, Space Above and Beyond, Battlestar Galactica, and Autobots to name a few. I even have a dedicated cabinet for Star Wars.
Examples for weird or rare things I have:
CC9800 Frigate from the Star Wars Rebellion video game, Saratoga from Space Above and Beyond, Enterprise-E Micro Machine from Star Trek, Protector from Galaxy Quest, Axalon from Beast Wars 10th anniversary Optimus Primal.
So I'm excited for this, but I'm also annoyed at the way Hasbro has been handling these special items.
So if there's anyone out there that has any ideas, advice or even wants to trade things up I would be up for going into a business agreement. Also, I have little desire for another Galvatron as the Kingdom one is good enough for my collection, but I would like the ships. So I'd be cool with sharing the cost of this Galvatron multi-pack with someone just to get the ships.
Please feel free send me a message.
Thanks for Reading
-W
Have you considered looking for any equivalent 3D prints of TF spaceships, etc?
That's a great idea and I've done that in the past on a few various ships.
I've found that if I can get a resin model it's superior to a 3d print. That being said, there's a few items in my shapeways cart I've been sitting on for a while.
So here's an example:
I found someone that makes (or made) Star Wars ships in several different scales. I ended up purchasing the Star Wars Imperial Gunboat (aka "star" fighter) and the Missileboat form the x-wing/tie fighter simulator game series and they are amazing and a perfect fit with my galoob micro machines. At the time I also found some shapeways 3d print E-wings. I ended up getting the E-wings, and I'm while glad I have them, but the plastic quality is weak enough sust such that I'm afraid that I'm going to break them. So if I can find a resin I will take that any day over 3d print. It's a plastic density thing and the good stuff is very expensive.
I could have purchased the e-wing from the more recent X-wing board game, but I haven't wanted to throw extra resources at it. Although I am glad that the game was successful. I purchased the K-wing and Moldy Crown off that game.
Something else needs watched for 3d print, the scale: I made a scale mistake and I once ordered a Delta Flyer from Star Trek voyager and I accidentally ordered the small version. I looks nice next to my larger Voyager ship, but it's so tiny it disappears next to the rest of the star ships. By contrast to that, I have a relatively large Arwing, it was the only size I could find at the time so I just went with it. Both of which stick out in different ways.
Sometimes I get really lucky though. Like I have these Hapes Battle Dragons that look amazing and they are such a vaguely referenced star ship that an official offering is a pipe dream so I'm glad I have them despite the 3d print quality. The size is just perfect and I can live with the plastic quality: I'm just super careful with them.
Anyway, I'll try for this Galvatron later this week. Thanks for the suggestion.
Posted by o.supreme on October 20th, 2021 @ 3:53pm CDT
I hope the line continues into 2022, but I guess we will see.
Posted by God Sunstreaker on October 22nd, 2021 @ 11:22am CDT
If anyone wants me to take the extras off their hands send me a pm and we can work something out.
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on October 26th, 2021 @ 6:58pm CDT
Posted by First-Aid on October 27th, 2021 @ 12:44pm CDT
Also, Am I the only one thinking of TRA headmaster?
Posted by primalxconvoy on October 27th, 2021 @ 3:17pm CDT
First-Aid wrote:Am I the only one who thinks that head(master) is way too big for the body proportion?
Also, Am I the only one thinking of TRA headmaster?
No, I think it looks little too big, myself.
Posted by ZeroWolf on October 27th, 2021 @ 3:53pm CDT
Posted by o.supreme on October 27th, 2021 @ 3:56pm CDT