The Energon Pub

[Big Grim]

Damn. I am sorely tempted by Grand Galvatron, same as I am UW Bruticus. Must...resist...

[Cobotron]

Hey! Thanks for newsing it up guys!
I stayed up way to late playing with these guys.

@ Wolfman Jake and Seibertron, Cyclonus is a really great shade of blue, and to me, doesn't look all that much like the color on the cartoon model. He does have some lovely metallic lavender high lights though. Not sure what they were going for with the torso mode, but I know I like it.

Also Thrust's colors are spot on with the Armada toy.

[Seibertron]

Hey! Thanks for newsing it up guys!
I stayed up way to late playing with these guys.

@ Wolfman Jake and Seibertron, Cyclonus is a really great shade of blue, and to me, doesn't look all that much like the color on the cartoon model. He does have some lovely metallic lavender high lights though. Not sure what they were going for with the torso mode, but I know I like it.

Also Thrust's colors are spot on with the Armada toy.

I think they were going for the G1 Galvatron toy, though it really needed the four squares on his abdomen to be red.

Your comment about Thrust reminds me that I forgot to grab Armada Thrust from the storage unit for comparison pics. Urgh. Back I go!

[Cobotron]

I think they were going for the G1 Galvatron toy, though it really needed the four squares on his abdomen to be red.

The original release, right? Not the lavender re-release. the colors remind me of Energon Megatron. Who always looked like Galvatron to me anyway.

Your comment about Thrust reminds me that I forgot to grab Armada Thrust from the storage unit for comparison pics. Urgh. Back I go!

Sorry Boss!

[Insurgent]

I think they were going for the G1 Galvatron toy, though it really needed the four squares on his abdomen to be red.

The original release, right? Not the lavender re-release. the colors remind me of Energon Megatron. Who always looked like Galvatron to me anyway.

Because in the original Japanese version, Armada (or Micron Legend) Megatron never changed his name. He was always Megatron, just a powered up Megatron. In Energon, he came back from the get go as Galvatron, and again, never changed his name when he powered up. That's why Energon Megatron homages Galvatron so.

[Mr Skram]

I've been trying to tell myself I don't need this set, but so far I'm losing that argument... The in hand pics really sell it. My favorite is easily Thrust, and as I've said before I was never an Armada guy. Don't know anything about that era since that period was my "too cool for cartoons and toys" phase haha. The colors and the head sculpt are just that good.

[Kurona]

Everyone's talking about how they want the other seekers made out of Ghost Starscream, but it'd also totally be equally cool if we got the G1 Coneheads out of Thrust. They look so great.

[william-james88]

Not sure what they were going for with the torso mode, but I know I like it.

Transformers G1 1986 Galvatron Gallery

[Sabrblade]

About the G1 Galvatron toy colors for the combiner torso, this combiner was originally supposed to be made into Galvatron II, but it was later decided to make it be Cartoon Galvatron proper after the colors had already been finalized.

But, IMHO, the toy colors do work rather well for a Galvatron that's come back from the dead as his lightly-colored deco happens to be reminiscent of that of Car Robots Devil Gigatron (RiD 2001 Galvatron), whose lightly-colored deco was meant to be associated with death.

[Cobotron]

that period was my "too cool for cartoons and toys" phase haha.

I believe this phase is scientifically known as puberty.

Everyone's talking about how they want the other seekers made out of Ghost Starscream, but it'd also totally be equally cool if we got the G1 Coneheads out of Thrust. They look so great.

I am down for any and all of that. One thing that has me a bit bamboozled, but not a BIG deal, is it seems like the Air Raid tooling would have made for a better "classic" Seeker than Skydive. Aside from the obvious alt mode, something about the torso shape, and it has ports on the arms for weapons.
But, yeah, bring more CW Seekers. I'm game!

@ Will - Um yeah, OK, that would be it! Thanks!

[Bounti76]

Who is on Sky Reign's left leg? It's the Wheeljack version of the Breakdown mold, but not colored like any released or planned character that I'm aware of.

[Cobotron]

Who is on Sky Reign's left leg? It's the Wheeljack version of the Breakdown mold, but not colored like any released or planned character that I'm aware of.

BotCon Tigertron.

[D-Maximal_Primal]

I think that this right here is the winner of the unite warriors line to date. I'm sorry guys who got the other guys but this guy just sings awesomeness and beauty. Awesome paint, awesome head, awesome randomness. I found the winner to date right here!

[ScottyP]

Mine arrives Friday and I am pumped. All kinds of Grand Galvatronian Adventures shall be had this weekend.

[Mr Skram]

I might have to pull the trigger on this one, so much hype!
It's just too wonky and fun to pass up. Plus I need to have that Thrust.

For those of you who have it in hand, how are the joints and general QC stuff? Any problems or looseness?

[fenrir72]

Don't own it but compared to the Grand Convoy release, Grand Galvatron takes numero uno want! Even without Cobster's pics (which are all awesome!)

D@rn it! If only Diabattles wasn't in the pipeline and the Destroid Monster...........

[Cobotron]

For those of you who have it in hand, how are the joints and general QC stuff? Any problems or looseness?

I haven't spent enough time yet really digging in, but right off the bat, Starscream's elbows are pretty loosy goosy. Like almost can't hold up his gun. The two halves of the truck bed that form the fore arm for Breakdown's arm mode have a little trouble staying pegged together, but my Off Road is like that too.
Nothing glaring though. The other 3 figures seem right as rain. I'll pay a little more attention when I play with him tonight.

[Mr Skram]

For those of you who have it in hand, how are the joints and general QC stuff? Any problems or looseness?

I haven't spent enough time yet really digging in, but right off the bat, Starscream's elbows are pretty loosy goosy. Like almost can't hold up his gun. The two halves of the truck bed that form the fore arm for Breakdown's arm mode have a little trouble staying pegged together, but my Off Road is like that too.
Nothing glaring though. The other 3 figures seem right as rain. I'll pay a little more attention when I play with him tonight.

Hmm, yeah sounds about right. I have similar issues with some of their mold mates. Was hoping to hear they were perfect, but I can't blame the messenger. Appreciate it!

[jogunwarrior]

This set pisses me off. I only want Thrust and Breakdown, and could never justify spending the $150+ for this set when I have zero interest in three of the five.

[william-james88]

While we wait for the upcoming Seibertron Gallery of the Unite Warriors Grand Galvatron set (soon... soon), we bring you this video review from fellow Seibertronian Chuckdawg1999. Many fans are unsure if this exclusive set is worth the premium, let us know if this helps!

Once again Takara finds a way to take a couple of repaints and create something absolutely briliant. Grand Galvatron combines the best of Japanese Transformers history while giving the fans some great figures. Obviously the standouts will be Starscream and Thrust, both featuring new heads that will get fans salivating at the possibilities. At the end of the day these are repaints, so we know what we're getting in terms of transformation, and durability. Now to figure out what to do with my Combiner Wars Cyclonus.

The latest tweets from TF Yuki feature Grand Galvatron as well. Especially the fact that this combiner can use upcoming Legends Galvatron's cannon. Enjoy!

[kurthy]

Has anyone seen TFyuki's pic with Grand Galvatron using Legends Galvatron's cannon? Now I'm going to need the Hasbro TR and TT legends to do this with both versions of Cyclonus.

[Randomhero]

I'm sorry I can't watch this dudes reviews.

I really want this set but j can't justify the price of it. Hopefully grand galvatron like the rest of Takaras sets stay in stock for a while. Maybe in 6 months I can get him.

[Seibertron]

While I love Ghost Starscream and Curse Armada Thrust, they totally mixed up the robot modes. The mold used for Thrust would have been a much better choice for Starscream's robot and jet modes. I can't figure out why they did that unless they feel the "wings" in robot mode are more important than the jet mode, the engine inlets (which would be behind his shoulders but still visible in robot mode, and the overall look of the chest.

The head sculpts for both are fantastic. The very manga/anime looking Starscream head, and the new take on Armada Thrust is great (though I would have liked to see the "camo" paint that the original Armada Thrust had). I'd love to see all 6 of the Seekers done as Combiners but am happy for now with what we've got.

Great set, just feel like they mixed up the robot mode bodies for Armada Thrust and Ghost Starscream.

[Cobotron]

Great set, just feel like they mixed up the robot mode bodies for Armada Thrust and Ghost Starscream.

Ha! I said this a couple posts back. Seems to be a very odd decision on Takara's part. But it really has no effect on my immense enjoyment of the set in any way.

Seibs, I have a ton of translucent toys, (mostly Microman) but not a lot of TFs. Have you ever seen this translucent paint they used on Starscream, on other TFs before?

[Hellscream9999]

While I love Ghost Starscream and Curse Armada Thrust, they totally mixed up the robot modes. The mold used for Thrust would have been a much better choice for Starscream's robot and jet modes. I can't figure out why they did that unless they feel the "wings" in robot mode are more important than the jet mode, the engine inlets (which would be behind his shoulders but still visible in robot mode, and the overall look of the chest.

The head sculpts for both are fantastic. The very manga/anime looking Starscream head, and the new take on Armada Thrust is great (though I would have liked to see the "camo" paint that the original Armada Thrust had). I'd love to see all 6 of the Seekers done as Combiners but am happy for now with what we've got.

Great set, just feel like they mixed up the robot mode bodies for Armada Thrust and Ghost Starscream.

I dunno whose decision it was, but if you look under airraid, there's a notch cut out for a conehead to fit, so this was built into the mold from the very start, it was likely chosen because the silhouette of the airraids cockpit piece looks more like thrusts armada jet mode than the angled skydive does and vice-versa for the raptor; not saying it's perfect, but it's something.