In-Hand Image - Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG23 Galvatron

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Via a notification from fellow Seibertronian Logan79, we have a TFYuki tease of the Takara Tomy Unite Warriors Grand Galvatron box - but more importantly, of the upcoming Legends LG23 Galvatron, the Takara counterpart to the Titans Return Voyager. Check it out mirrored below!

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Re: In-Hand Image - Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG23 Galvatron (1785584)
Posted by YoungPrime on April 30th, 2016 @ 8:31am CDT

That stance looks cool. But overall I think this is a C+ effort of the mold. What's going for it is the fact that the 2.0 version was so crappy that any improved version would be welcomed.

Hasbro's version of Galvatron will do (I prefer that color more) but I'm hoping that 3rd party has the sense to be already working on a new head with crown attached as well as a better arm cannon or port that can place it on the side of his arm instead of always being on top like that. Other than those skinny thighs which I guess can't be changed, I think the figure is alright.

Re: In-Hand Image - Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG23 Galvatron (1785585)
Posted by Nemesis Maximo on April 30th, 2016 @ 8:42am CDT

It looks like his head is turned, doesnt it?

Re: In-Hand Image - Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG23 Galvatron (1785589)
Posted by Kurona on April 30th, 2016 @ 9:38am CDT

Nemesis Maximo wrote:It looks like his head is turned, doesnt it?

It was already shown that his head can turn with the crown.

Re: In-Hand Image - Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG23 Galvatron (1785594)
Posted by Nemesis Maximo on April 30th, 2016 @ 10:09am CDT

Kurona wrote:
Nemesis Maximo wrote:It looks like his head is turned, doesnt it?

It was already shown that his head can turn with the crown.

Ah, guess I missed that. Where/when was it shown? Was it BotCon or somewhere else?

Re: In-Hand Image - Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG23 Galvatron (1785602)
Posted by Autobot N on April 30th, 2016 @ 10:42am CDT

I don't know about you guys, but I received a personal demonstration from a staff member that Galvatron's head can turn while wearing the crown.

Re: In-Hand Image - Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG23 Galvatron (1785611)
Posted by william-james88 on April 30th, 2016 @ 11:18am CDT

Dr Va'al wrote:

Thats one hell of a backpack. Whats up with that long black piece riding up behind his head? Reminds me of BH Starscream.

Re: In-Hand Image - Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG23 Galvatron (1785614)
Posted by Wolfman Jake on April 30th, 2016 @ 11:30am CDT

william-james88 wrote:
Dr Va'al wrote:

Thats one hell of a backpack. Whats up with that long black piece riding up behind his head? Reminds me of BH Starscream.

It's mistransformed. That long assembly sticking outward from his back can be folded down 90 degrees. The tip of it will be visible between his legs from the front, though. At any rate, you can most certainly change the angle of his dangle.

Re: In-Hand Image - Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG23 Galvatron (1785622)
Posted by ScottyP on April 30th, 2016 @ 11:58am CDT

But G1 Galvatron just has a backpack. Why is this figure having one any wonder?

Re: In-Hand Image - Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG23 Galvatron (1785623)
Posted by william-james88 on April 30th, 2016 @ 12:03pm CDT

ScottyP wrote:But G1 Galvatron just has a backpack. Why is this figure having one any wonder?

I was referring more to that long black piece. And just because G1 had it doesnt mean Hasbro cant improve over it. I thought they didnt want to feel chained to G1 (their words). And in any case, this isnt G1 Galvatron, its their new take on him.

Re: In-Hand Image - Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG23 Galvatron (1785654)
Posted by dragons on April 30th, 2016 @ 2:29pm CDT

YoungPrime wrote:That stance looks cool. But overall I think this is a C+ effort of the mold. What's going for it is the fact that the 2.0 version was so crappy that any improved version would be welcomed.

Hasbro's version of Galvatron will do (I prefer that color more) but I'm hoping that 3rd party has the sense to be already working on a new head with crown attached as well as a better arm cannon or port that can place it on the side of his arm instead of always being on top like that. Other than those skinny thighs which I guess can't be changed, I think the figure is alright.

Doesn't matter what pose they put this figure in dramatic poses on toys and proper trnasformations doesn't make my decision for me it how figure looks I don't like how figure looks I don't buy it it's ok in not mode ship mode not liking canon mode is ok

Re: In-Hand Image - Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG23 Galvatron (1785655)
Posted by Kurona on April 30th, 2016 @ 2:31pm CDT

... I... beg your pardon??

Anywho I think this might be one of the few times I consider buying both Takara and Hasbro's take on the mold despite being the exact same character and toy - Hasbro's represents what imo should be Galvatron's colour scheme, while Takara's is... a bit more reminiscent of Marvel's Galvatron II. Who is the craziest most insane fucker out there and I love him for it

Re: In-Hand Image - Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG23 Galvatron (1785689)
Posted by william-james88 on April 30th, 2016 @ 5:02pm CDT

Kurona wrote:... I... beg your pardon??

Hes using either a translator or a an app that writes what you say or both.

Re: In-Hand Image - Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG23 Galvatron (1785696)
Posted by Agamemnon on April 30th, 2016 @ 5:27pm CDT

william-james88 wrote:
ScottyP wrote:But G1 Galvatron just has a backpack. Why is this figure having one any wonder?

I was referring more to that long black piece. And just because G1 had it doesnt mean Hasbro cant improve over it. I thought they didnt want to feel chained to G1 (their words). And in any case, this isnt G1 Galvatron, its their new take on him.

I don't know....he looks very G1 inspired to me, backpack included...

Re: In-Hand Image - Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG23 Galvatron (1785697)
Posted by Gauntlet101010 on April 30th, 2016 @ 5:29pm CDT

Aw, yeah! An official voyager Galvatron! :APPLAUSE:

Not that I don't already have several Galvatrons. It's still nice to see Galvy at this size class done officially. When I have more room I really have to make a Galvatron display. Maybe Galvatron VS Hot Rod....

Re: In-Hand Image - Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG23 Galvatron (1785699)
Posted by Optimum Supreme on April 30th, 2016 @ 5:31pm CDT

Kurona wrote:... I... beg your pardon??

Anywho I think this might be one of the few times I consider buying both Takara and Hasbro's take on the mold despite being the exact same character and toy - Hasbro's represents what imo should be Galvatron's colour scheme, while Takara's is... a bit more reminiscent of Marvel's Galvatron II. Who is the craziest most insane **** out there and I love him for it

Galvatron II is pretty much just Galvatron in G1 toy colors, which this is not. He'd need gray, not light purple, as his main torso color to fit that version. To me it looks like Takara is still going for toon colors, just a different interpretation of how dark he should be (since the animation wasn't always consistant).

Re: In-Hand Image - Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG23 Galvatron (1785706)
Posted by william-james88 on April 30th, 2016 @ 5:48pm CDT

Agamemnon wrote:
william-james88 wrote:
ScottyP wrote:But G1 Galvatron just has a backpack. Why is this figure having one any wonder?

I was referring more to that long black piece. And just because G1 had it doesnt mean Hasbro cant improve over it. I thought they didnt want to feel chained to G1 (their words). And in any case, this isnt G1 Galvatron, its their new take on him.

I don't know....he looks very G1 inspired to me, backpack included...

So he was a headmaster in G1 then?

Just messing, your right Scotty and Agamemnon, he looks pretty darn good and spot on. And for the record my main cause for concern was that weird antenna.

Re: In-Hand Image - Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG23 Galvatron (1785828)
Posted by fenrir72 on May 1st, 2016 @ 4:45am CDT

https://twitter.com/TFYUKI

Re: In-Hand Image - Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG23 Galvatron (1786033)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on May 1st, 2016 @ 8:59pm CDT

I'm liking the looks of the mold there. Can't wait for it! :MAXIMAL:

Re: In-Hand Image - Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG23 Galvatron (1786039)
Posted by fenrir72 on May 1st, 2016 @ 9:12pm CDT

D-Maximus_Primal wrote:I'm liking the looks of the mold there. Can't wait for it!

Me hopes the so called mis assembled parts are fixed here. (we need a cross your fingers emoticon here)

Re: In-Hand Image - Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG23 Galvatron (1786115)
Posted by william-james88 on May 2nd, 2016 @ 6:25am CDT

fenrir72 wrote:
D-Maximus_Primal wrote:I'm liking the looks of the mold there. Can't wait for it!

Me hopes the so called mis assembled parts are fixed here. (we need a cross your fingers emoticon here)

there this instead: :PRAY:

Re: In-Hand Image - Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG23 Galvatron (1786430)
Posted by Cyberpath on May 3rd, 2016 @ 4:19am CDT

休日だけど、仕事でプリパラのリアルタイム視聴が出来ないぷり!　ハードヘッド用にもサイリウムジュエルマイクが欲しいぷり!!

Re: In-Hand Image - Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG23 Galvatron (1786431)
Posted by fenrir72 on May 3rd, 2016 @ 4:23am CDT

Cyberpath wrote:

休日だけど、仕事でプリパラのリアルタイム視聴が出来ないぷり!　ハードヘッド用にもサイリウムジュエルマイクが欲しいぷり!!

Hardhead is into moe now? :lol:

Re: In-Hand Image - Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG23 Galvatron (1786436)
Posted by Va'al on May 3rd, 2016 @ 4:43am CDT

Thanks to a notification from fellow Seibertronian Cyberpath, we have some new Takara Tomy Transformers Legends images from TFYuki - specifically, of LG21 Hardhead, seemingly playing with his own Legend class tank partner. Check them out mirrored below!

Re: In-Hand Image - Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG23 Galvatron (1786444)
Posted by Randomhero on May 3rd, 2016 @ 6:03am CDT

-looks at first picture- looks good

-looks at second picture- dammit Japan...

Re: In-Hand Image - Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG23 Galvatron (1786465)
Posted by kurthy on May 3rd, 2016 @ 7:27am CDT

Randomhero wrote:-looks at first picture- looks good

-looks at second picture- dammit Japan...

There are rarely times when I'm glad I only have a shallow understanding of Japanese culture, but I think this might be one of them.

And I don't want it explained.

Re: In-Hand Image - Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG23 Galvatron (1786469)
Posted by william-james88 on May 3rd, 2016 @ 7:42am CDT

I dont get the second pic, why is he heavily bowing before an anime girl cutout?

Re: In-Hand Image - Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG23 Galvatron (1786474)
Posted by Microraptor on May 3rd, 2016 @ 7:54am CDT

The second picture is inexplicably causing me to want a Transformers/Squidgirl crossover. It's not even a Squidgirl character, how does that work?

Re: In-Hand Image - Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG23 Galvatron (1786480)
Posted by Sabrblade on May 3rd, 2016 @ 8:20am CDT

My first instinct upon seeing the second pic was that Hardhead was drawing a picture of the anime girl on the ground, either with sidewalk chalk or with normal art materials on a large canvas, as though Hardhead was part of some anime art class or something.

Re: In-Hand Image - Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG23 Galvatron (1786550)
Posted by ricemazter on May 3rd, 2016 @ 10:55am CDT

I really wish the hasbro version had this guy's head. A repaint of the takara version would make a decent idw crankcase, I think. I'm not to familiar with the titans return products coming our way, is there any word if some heads will be sold separately, or is each one unique to a body? Maybe then this hardhead's head will show up stateside and I can finally start making semi accurate versions of the scavengers

Re: In-Hand Image - Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG23 Galvatron (1786560)
Posted by Kurona on May 3rd, 2016 @ 11:31am CDT

Huh, I didn't realize this guy had a different head with a mouth. Well now alongside Blurr that's the second Takara version of a TR figure I want...
I can at least trust if they make Brainstorm without a faceplate I won't want it. That's just not right to me

Re: In-Hand Image - Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG23 Galvatron (1786571)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on May 3rd, 2016 @ 12:02pm CDT

I like this this hardheads head so much better. The mouth just looks better :MAXIMAL:

Re: In-Hand Image - Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG23 Galvatron (1786572)
Posted by Wolfman Jake on May 3rd, 2016 @ 12:09pm CDT

Kurona wrote:Huh, I didn't realize this guy had a different head with a mouth. Well now alongside Blurr that's the second Takara version of a TR figure I want...
I can at least trust if they make Brainstorm without a faceplate I won't want it. That's just not right to me

Yeah, it's going to be interesting to see how things play out with Brainstorm. He did have a mouth in the "Headmasters" cartoon, but he's more iconic to me with the mouthplate. I think the decoes between Hasbro and Takara will play a big part in which face type I choose, though if it does end up that Takara has a vastly superior deco (odds are in favor of this, honestly) sporting his full face, I'll have to go that route. At least with IDW in recent years we've seen Brainstorm a few times with his mouthplate removed, revealing his mouth underneath. So, there IS precedence for the mouthplate-less look in some western G1 media.

Re: In-Hand Image - Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG23 Galvatron (1786576)
Posted by Sabrblade on May 3rd, 2016 @ 12:13pm CDT

Wolfman Jake wrote:
Kurona wrote:Huh, I didn't realize this guy had a different head with a mouth. Well now alongside Blurr that's the second Takara version of a TR figure I want...
I can at least trust if they make Brainstorm without a faceplate I won't want it. That's just not right to me

Yeah, it's going to be interesting to see how things play out with Brainstorm. He did have a mouth in the "Headmasters" cartoon, but he's more iconic to me with the mouthplate. I think the decoes between Hasbro and Takara will play a big part in which face type I choose, though if it does end up that Takara has a vastly superior deco (odds are in favor of this, honestly) sporting his full face, I'll have to go that route. At least with IDW in recent years we've seen Brainstorm a few times with his mouthplate removed, revealing his mouth underneath. So, there IS precedence for the mouthplate-less look in some western G1 media.

I could see Takara giving Brainstorm a new mouthed head for two reasons: 1) show-accuracy to The Headmasters cartoon, and 2) Japan already got a mouthplated Brainstorm with the Voyager mold, so a mouthed version of the Deluxe mold would be something different for that market.

Re: In-Hand Image - Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG23 Galvatron (1786578)
Posted by william-james88 on May 3rd, 2016 @ 12:15pm CDT

Kurona wrote:Huh, I didn't realize this guy had a different head with a mouth. Well now alongside Blurr that's the second Takara version of a TR figure I want...
I can at least trust if they make Brainstorm without a faceplate I won't want it. That's just not right to me

Takara's Skullcruncher also has a different head.

Re: In-Hand Image - Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG23 Galvatron (1786583)
Posted by Wolfman Jake on May 3rd, 2016 @ 12:33pm CDT

Sabrblade wrote:
Wolfman Jake wrote:
Kurona wrote:Huh, I didn't realize this guy had a different head with a mouth. Well now alongside Blurr that's the second Takara version of a TR figure I want...
I can at least trust if they make Brainstorm without a faceplate I won't want it. That's just not right to me

Yeah, it's going to be interesting to see how things play out with Brainstorm. He did have a mouth in the "Headmasters" cartoon, but he's more iconic to me with the mouthplate. I think the decoes between Hasbro and Takara will play a big part in which face type I choose, though if it does end up that Takara has a vastly superior deco (odds are in favor of this, honestly) sporting his full face, I'll have to go that route. At least with IDW in recent years we've seen Brainstorm a few times with his mouthplate removed, revealing his mouth underneath. So, there IS precedence for the mouthplate-less look in some western G1 media.
I could see Takara giving Brainstorm a new mouthed head for two reasons: 1) show-accuracy to The Headmasters cartoon, and 2) Japan already got a mouthplated Brainstorm with the Voyager mold, so a mouthed version of the Deluxe mold would be something different for that market.

It's a shame that Voyager Brainstorm's head isn't really compatible with these new Headmaster toys.

Re: In-Hand Image - Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG23 Galvatron (1786601)
Posted by ZeroWolf on May 3rd, 2016 @ 2:36pm CDT

Kurona wrote:Huh, I didn't realize this guy had a different head with a mouth. Well now alongside Blurr that's the second Takara version of a TR figure I want...
I can at least trust if they make Brainstorm without a faceplate I won't want it. That's just not right to me

Hey, the faceplate is removable in IDW ;-)

Re: In-Hand Image - Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG23 Galvatron (1786602)
Posted by Kurona on May 3rd, 2016 @ 2:38pm CDT

ZeroWolf wrote:
Kurona wrote:Huh, I didn't realize this guy had a different head with a mouth. Well now alongside Blurr that's the second Takara version of a TR figure I want...
I can at least trust if they make Brainstorm without a faceplate I won't want it. That's just not right to me

Hey, the faceplate is removable in IDW

Well, yeah, but... just the idea of him not having a faceplate period. Sort of how I feel about Optimus; having an actual face for him is good because it allows us to see more expression and emotion, but he really should have a mouthplate. Especially on the toy.

Re: In-Hand Image - Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG23 Galvatron (1786639)
Posted by Flashwave on May 3rd, 2016 @ 5:28pm CDT

I am perfectly content to get the Hasbro Hardhead, and I don't have any reason to want the little tank drone thing... but gosh darn it they look GREAT together... Err...

Re: In-Hand Image - Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG23 Galvatron (1786664)
Posted by Unicron Magnus on May 3rd, 2016 @ 7:38pm CDT

Personally, I prefer characters with less face visible. Visor + Mouthplate > Eyes + Mouth

Re: In-Hand Image - Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG23 Galvatron (1786694)
Posted by Nemesis Destron on May 3rd, 2016 @ 10:46pm CDT

Hmmm...some serious thought on what to do with my Universe voyager Hardhead with Headrobots upgrade. :-?

Re: In-Hand Image - Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG23 Galvatron (1786698)
Posted by fenrir72 on May 3rd, 2016 @ 11:38pm CDT

william-james88 wrote:I dont get the second pic, why is he heavily bowing before an anime girl cutout?

He's into "moe" just like TFYuki. Just look at his tweets, he's got a thing for LoveLive

Re: In-Hand Image - Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG23 Galvatron (1786724)
Posted by Cyberpath on May 4th, 2016 @ 4:06am CDT

Re: In-Hand Image - Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG23 Galvatron (1786727)
Posted by Va'al on May 4th, 2016 @ 4:20am CDT

Another day ending in Y, another selection of images from TFYuki over on Twitter, as fellow Seibertronian Cyberpath reports, featuring the Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG22 Skull (Skullsmasher) in both robot and beast mode! You can check out the two photos below, and let us know what you think so far of the Takara take on the Titans Return line in the Energon Pub.

Re: In-Hand Image - Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG23 Galvatron (1786728)
Posted by Emerje on May 4th, 2016 @ 4:40am CDT

Ok, I'm actually rather impressed by how articulated the croc neck is. I guess I never noticed and assumed it was in a fixed position like the original figure.

Emerje

Re: In-Hand Image - Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG23 Galvatron (1786732)
Posted by Cyberpath on May 4th, 2016 @ 5:05am CDT

Hardhead

Skullcruncher

Re: In-Hand Image - Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG23 Galvatron (1786747)
Posted by Microraptor on May 4th, 2016 @ 7:48am CDT

Cyberpath wrote:
Hardhead

Skullcruncher

Hasbro's Hardhead is actually pretty accurate!

Re: In-Hand Image - Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG23 Galvatron (1786752)
Posted by MGrotusque on May 4th, 2016 @ 8:06am CDT

These side by side comparisons pics that are being posted are absolutely fantastic. Thanx for taking the time and doing this. It's extremely helpful in my decision making process.

Takara Skullcruncher all the way. The headmaster face is 100% better plus they painted the croc teeth. Nice touch.

Re: In-Hand Image - Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG23 Galvatron (1786754)
Posted by MGrotusque on May 4th, 2016 @ 8:10am CDT

What's the stand that is being used for these pics. Anybody have an idea?

Re: In-Hand Image - Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG23 Galvatron (1786769)
Posted by StarFireMk4 on May 4th, 2016 @ 9:19am CDT

MGrotusque wrote:What's the stand that is being used for these pics. Anybody have an idea?

I thought it was Takara's own flight stand?

Re: In-Hand Image - Takara Tomy Transformers Legends LG23 Galvatron (1786770)
Posted by Kurona on May 4th, 2016 @ 9:26am CDT

Every picture I see of Skullcruncher just makes me want him more and more. I fucking need that crocodile.

Also... starting to not like the Takara Hardhead as much. I was thinking of it at first because mouth, but the colours are waaaaaay too saturated; they need to be a bit darker than they are to fit.

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