Possible First Look at Transformers Kingdom Puffer and Unicron Galvatron
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This is the day for first looks since we have not one but two new toys being seen for the first time. Both were part of that long list of exclusives found on Amazon Australia's page (which doesn't by definition mean they will be Amazon exclusives everywhere). The first is a retool of Pipes to homage the G1 Pipes European variant known as “Puffer”.
The second is an image of the leader Galvatron mold in a deco resembling (or attempting to resemble) when Megatron was being reformatted into Galvatron. That set was rumoured to come with many little accessories that scale with the Haslab unicron and we see all those accessories in the images including itty bitty figures of various characters and ships.
The iamges were shared across different areas online so if anyone knows the correct source to credit, let us know. But for now, here are the images of these two upcoming exclusive toys.


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Posted by william-james88 on August 26th, 2021 @ 8:08pm CDT
Posted by DEANO85 on August 26th, 2021 @ 8:19pm CDT
Posted by o.supreme on August 26th, 2021 @ 8:33pm CDT
1.Grimlock
2.Slag
3.Snarl
4.Swoop
5.Arcee
6.Kup
7.Ultra Magnus
8.Springer
9.Cyclonus
10.Scourge
11.Hot Rod
12.Perceptor
13.A Seeker Maybe (Starscream) ??
14??
Odd that Sludge was left out, unless he is in Robot Mode for some reason.
Posted by Emerje on August 26th, 2021 @ 9:29pm CDT
o.supreme wrote:I count 14 Micro figures
1.Grimlock
2.Slag
3.Snarl
4.Swoop
5.Arcee
6.Kup
7.Ultra Magnus
8.Springer
9.Cyclonus
10.Scourge
11.Hot Rod
12.Perceptor
13.A Seeker Maybe (Starscream) ??
14??
Odd that Sludge was left out, unless he is in Robot Mode for some reason.
And Megatron on the right, his canon stands out.
Nemesis Primal wrote:Okay it's not just me then, I'm pretty sure it's the same head too but 98% of the TFW comments are people going "THE NOSE IS GONE, NEW HEAD" and I don't get it.TF-fan kev777 wrote:I think it is the Pipes head. The almost all white coloring and lighting from the photo washes out the shadows you see on the Pipes version's mouthplate from those photos. The ovreall shape is the same and the forehead details also appear to be the same.
I'm not convinced they're the same. It's not just the nose, the eyes are gone, too. I'm zooming in on the picture and playing with the lighting and contrast and I can make out every detail in the head sculpt, but I'm just not seeing the eyes or nose. The overall head appears to be the same, but I wonder if it's made in two pieces and maybe they just replaced the eye section and plugged in the red vizor? It'd be really weird and very lazy if they just painted over the eyes in read.
Emerje
Posted by AcademyofDrX on August 26th, 2021 @ 9:35pm CDT
william-james88 wrote:By the way this proves that the nemeses ships that come with Galvatron are not actually in scale with Unicron
None of these accessories are properly to scale with each other or to Unicron. I'm not sure how these scale with the Autobot shuttle with WfC Unicron, though I suspect Galvatron's guns are closer than the new Revenge accessory. Won't know for sure until they're all in-hand.
Any rumors on price for this set? I'd guess $75, but that's a shot in the dark. We may know as soon as tomorrow.
Posted by william-james88 on August 26th, 2021 @ 9:40pm CDT
AcademyofDrX wrote:william-james88 wrote:By the way this proves that the nemeses ships that come with Galvatron are not actually in scale with Unicron
None of these accessories are properly to scale with each other or to Unicron. I'm not sure how these scale with the Autobot shuttle with WfC Unicron, though I suspect Galvatron's guns are closer than the new Revenge accessory. Won't know for sure until they're all in-hand.
Any rumors on price for this set? I'd guess $75, but that's a shot in the dark. We may know as soon as tomorrow.
I don't think you are far off. It's over 100$ in CA ada so 75$ USD makes sense.
Posted by Autobot N on August 26th, 2021 @ 9:46pm CDT
Unicron turns into a planet, nothing is in scale with himAcademyofDrX wrote:None of these accessories are properly to scale with each other or to Unicron. I'm not sure how these scale with the Autobot shuttle with WfC Unicron, though I suspect Galvatron's guns are closer than the new Revenge accessory. Won't know for sure until they're all in-hand.
Posted by First-Aid on August 26th, 2021 @ 10:00pm CDT
Posted by -Kanrabat- on August 26th, 2021 @ 10:01pm CDT
Posted by Emerje on August 26th, 2021 @ 10:16pm CDT
-Kanrabat- wrote:Those tiny characters that come with Reformatting Galvatron are also in scale with Kingdom Ark, based on that tiny Optimus that comes with it.
Shame it's none of the pre-movie crew.
And yeah, $75 sounds right, but it could maybe even go as low as $62.99 seeing as how the Centurion Drone and Tricranius come with about the same amount of stuff for only $10 extra.
Emerje
Posted by -Kanrabat- on August 26th, 2021 @ 10:21pm CDT
Emerje wrote:Shame it's none of the pre-movie crew.
Emerje
Sigh.
Well, let's hope some 3D printer artist is making the OG cast in miro form!
Posted by Mkall on August 26th, 2021 @ 10:26pm CDT
Posted by Rodimus Prime on August 26th, 2021 @ 10:51pm CDT
If Wreck-Gar had been reformatted as well, that's exactly what he would have looked like.First-Aid wrote:That seriously puts the "Tron" in Galvatron. Can we somehow get a light-cycle Wreck-Gar?
Personally, I don't see the point of this deco, I don't recall Galvatron looking like that in the reformatting scene. I just remember a lot of horizontal lines. But it's been a while since I've seen the movie.
Posted by Sabrblade on August 26th, 2021 @ 11:11pm CDT
The Dinobots and Perceptor did at least live at the Ark on Earth, prior to the movie.Emerje wrote:-Kanrabat- wrote:Those tiny characters that come with Reformatting Galvatron are also in scale with Kingdom Ark, based on that tiny Optimus that comes with it.
Shame it's none of the pre-movie crew.
Posted by william-james88 on August 26th, 2021 @ 11:34pm CDT
Rodimus Prime wrote:If Wreck-Gar had been reformatted as well, that's exactly what he would have looked like.First-Aid wrote:That seriously puts the "Tron" in Galvatron. Can we somehow get a light-cycle Wreck-Gar?
Personally, I don't see the point of this deco, I don't recall Galvatron looking like that in the reformatting scene. I just remember a lot of horizontal lines. But it's been a while since I've seen the movie.
He doesn't. Horizontal lines is what I remember too.
Posted by Emerje on August 26th, 2021 @ 11:43pm CDT
Sabrblade wrote:The Dinobots and Perceptor did at least live at the Ark on Earth, prior to the movie.Emerje wrote:-Kanrabat- wrote:Those tiny characters that come with Reformatting Galvatron are also in scale with Kingdom Ark, based on that tiny Optimus that comes with it.
Shame it's none of the pre-movie crew.
Yeah, but they're more like passengers than crew. I sure wouldn't want the Dinobots on the bridge.
Emerje
Posted by blackeyedprime on August 27th, 2021 @ 1:14am CDT
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on August 27th, 2021 @ 1:21am CDT
Posted by TF-fan kev777 on August 27th, 2021 @ 6:47am CDT
chuckdawg1999 wrote:So I got Commander Rodimus today, how long should I leave the trailer open and loose for the plastic to "correct" itself? I already tried closing the trailer and it wouldn't stay together at all. There's also quite a bit of loud plastic snapping moving the back section and ramp around.
I left mine closed overnight after I first opened it and that seemed to help. Getting it to completely close was the tricky part. When closing it, make sure the grey parts are snapped into the sides. This will probably still leave a gap at the top when you try to close it. Once I got it that far, I used both hands to hold it closed at the top. After holding it that way for about a minute, I let go and it stayed in place. Then I left it overnight. Now I can get it to close pretty easily. Bumping it does sometimes make the gaps re-appear, but it can be easily closed again.
Posted by sol magnus on August 27th, 2021 @ 11:18am CDT
Posted by Razorbeast88 on August 27th, 2021 @ 1:19pm CDT
Posted by Stormshot_Prime on August 27th, 2021 @ 2:17pm CDT
Posted by o.supreme on August 27th, 2021 @ 2:33pm CDT
Posted by -Kanrabat- on August 27th, 2021 @ 2:48pm CDT
o.supreme wrote:I understand the original toy version Galvatron for Selects, but yeah the reformatting one is puzzling. I know they want to try to get their moneys worth out of each mold, but then again, there still hasn't been a reuse of Siege/ER Astrotrain or ER Doubledealer yet.
A waste because I'd buy a Select Astrotrain in NASA colors and Doubledealer could be easily repaint/remold into MW Soundwave.
Posted by Stormshot_Prime on August 27th, 2021 @ 2:53pm CDT
-Kanrabat- wrote:o.supreme wrote:I understand the original toy version Galvatron for Selects, but yeah the reformatting one is puzzling. I know they want to try to get their moneys worth out of each mold, but then again, there still hasn't been a reuse of Siege/ER Astrotrain or ER Doubledealer yet.
A waste because I'd buy a Select Astrotrain in NASA colors and Doubledealer could be easily repaint/remold into MW Soundwave.
This guy is onto something! For real, I’m such a fan of the Micromaster Space Shuttle duo, a much larger version would be fantastic. I’m not a huge fan of corporate logos on TFs but I’d make any exception for NASA.
Posted by o.supreme on August 27th, 2021 @ 3:21pm CDT

As for Doubledealer...I know a LOT of people have been wanting MW Soundwave, which makes sense. I'd just want a Takara toy colored Doubleclouder (Interestingly in the Masterforce Anime he is colored to match the Hasbro Doubledealer instead), so "Toy Accurate Doubleclouder" would be my first choice for that mold.
Posted by Mr.MicroMaster on August 27th, 2021 @ 4:24pm CDT
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on August 27th, 2021 @ 4:52pm CDT

Transformers G1 1986 Pipes Gallery
... and we can expect retail Pipes to have a show-accurate one... while the alternate face/head of Huffer can be used for Road Ranger

Posted by Sabrblade on August 27th, 2021 @ 5:17pm CDT
Star Dashero.supreme wrote:I believe there are a couple of other deep cut characters that might work for Astrotain.

Posted by blackeyedprime on August 28th, 2021 @ 5:10am CDT
Posted by Razorbeast88 on August 28th, 2021 @ 2:16pm CDT
And since ractonite is on sale on tfsource and ill get free shipping, I'm saving $15 more or less
Posted by Wolfman Jake on August 29th, 2021 @ 11:50am CDT
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on August 29th, 2021 @ 3:34pm CDT
Wolfman Jake wrote:I was finally able to find the wave 3 Deluxes at Target a couple weeks ago. Once again, having Tracks in hand, I think it's a very good figure, like Huffer, that some fans are just too critical of. Is he worth of the "Mini-Masterpiece" monicker? No, but he's not a terrible figure either. He's a good, modern, faithful G1 update that matches well with the rest of the War for Cybertron trilogy. The leg transformation isn't that hard at all when you understand what to do. As usual, the instructions aren't very helpful, but there are plenty of demonstrations of the transformation available on YouTube. The way the feet are attached for robot mode isn't ideal, but it's not a deal breaker either. You can work with it. The leg joints are a little loose and fiddly, but that could be down to quality control. My only major gripe with the figure is that it could have used some more paint apps. Kingdom Tracks is missing a LOT of the little sticker details from the G1 toy that were included in the Sunbow cartoon model. It makes him look kinda plain and unfinished in a way. I hope we get a more "Premium Finish" of this mold at some point. I'd be happy to double dip if it meant a much more screen accurate Tracks from this mold.
So you actually managed to secure the outer leg panels in robot mode?!

Posted by Hero Alpha on August 29th, 2021 @ 4:35pm CDT
Sabrblade wrote:Star Dashero.supreme wrote:I believe there are a couple of other deep cut characters that might work for Astrotain.
You beat me to it. As a big Uprising fan, Star Dasher was first thing I thought of.
Also with Tracks, I dont see how anyone could get the legs/shins to lock in without mods. I love Tracks and forgive a lot to have a good figure of him, but this one just slips by to fairly good for me. Way too much clear plastic( wish they wouldnt use it and just paint on windows, nothing I want to see inside anyway)and Im scared to break it, not enough paint(Reprolabels gets my money again) and too lose/floppy.
New Red Alert is awesome though and quite an improvement.
Posted by Rogue-Primal on August 29th, 2021 @ 5:22pm CDT

Part of why i bought him since it fits the range of transformers kingdom toys i've purchased throughout the year.
Here is my new Rapterrix compared to Deluxe Grimlock (CV Spark Armor) Kingdom Paleotrex and Siege Prime in terms of size. Rapterrix is the black and red toy.
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on August 29th, 2021 @ 5:30pm CDT
Puffer: that head is the head that Pipes should have had, paint or molding wise. That is a great looking head.
Galvatron: that is a neat look for him, not something I will get, but it is neat.
Now for some other stuff:
I think we all need reminded just how nice T-Wrecks looks

Nemesis Primal has really proven to be the star of the Worlds Collide set for me. This is a surprisingly slick repaint




I really think this mold should have stayed cliff's mold. As a Bumblebee, it is OK, but it doesn't feel right. That Origins Bee is definitely the superior Bumblebee for me



I'll hopefully have thoughts on Scorpy and Wingfinger soon. just got them this weekend. I am excited for Wingfinger, he seems really neat so far. and thanks to them, I am done with Wave 3!

Posted by AcademyofDrX on August 29th, 2021 @ 5:39pm CDT
Jelze Bunnycat wrote:So you actually managed to secure the outer leg panels in robot mode?!The two reviewers I've watched (one is very meticulous if I may add) had trouble with them.
Another YTer diagnosed the problem on one of his figures as a pin that wasn't properly assembled. This video includes a fix for pushing it in the rest of the way with simple tools. The link was shared via tformers.
https://youtu.be/disoinbQNRA
Posted by TF-fan kev777 on August 29th, 2021 @ 6:11pm CDT
AcademyofDrX wrote:Jelze Bunnycat wrote:So you actually managed to secure the outer leg panels in robot mode?!The two reviewers I've watched (one is very meticulous if I may add) had trouble with them.
Another YTer diagnosed the problem on one of his figures as a pin that wasn't properly assembled. This video includes a fix for pushing it in the rest of the way with simple tools. The link was shared via tformers.
https://youtu.be/disoinbQNRA
Hmmm, an OCD dilemma. Easy to do and cleans up the gap, but at the risk of creating stress marks.
Posted by william-james88 on August 29th, 2021 @ 7:19pm CDT
AcademyofDrX wrote:Jelze Bunnycat wrote:So you actually managed to secure the outer leg panels in robot mode?!The two reviewers I've watched (one is very meticulous if I may add) had trouble with them.
Another YTer diagnosed the problem on one of his figures as a pin that wasn't properly assembled. This video includes a fix for pushing it in the rest of the way with simple tools. The link was shared via tformers.
https://youtu.be/disoinbQNRA
Thanks, this is super helpful.
Posted by Rodimus Knight on August 29th, 2021 @ 10:55pm CDT
Posted by Sentinel_Primal on August 30th, 2021 @ 10:37pm CDT
Edit to add a picture:
Posted by william-james88 on August 30th, 2021 @ 10:58pm CDT
Let us know what you think of the figure!

Posted by Sabrblade on August 30th, 2021 @ 11:03pm CDT
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on August 30th, 2021 @ 11:11pm CDT
Sabrblade wrote:His overall shape and proportions remind me of Combiner Wars Rook. His chest even looks like he has a CW Combiner port in his belly (but he really doesn't, it just looks like he does).
He reminds me more of ER Airwave myself. Can't wait to see him next to his old pal Sixgun.
Posted by Albatross250 on August 30th, 2021 @ 11:17pm CDT

Posted by o.supreme on August 31st, 2021 @ 12:01am CDT
Posted by Bumblevivisector on August 31st, 2021 @ 12:12am CDT
My second thought was that we could possibly use a bigger, better Scamper than what came with our first Titan. Maybe.
Posted by Bounti76 on August 31st, 2021 @ 12:37am CDT
Posted by Emerje on August 31st, 2021 @ 12:50am CDT
Bumblevivisector wrote:My first thought was a newer, tougher Autorooper. But I certainly get the Rook vibe, what with his only being able to hold weapons pegged onto the front of his non-fists.
My second thought was that we could possibly use a bigger, better Scamper than what came with our first Titan. Maybe.
Definitely want a new Scamper. I wasn't happy with the one that came with Metroplex to begin with, but when the rest of the Titans came with larger bots...
That hinge in his belly is promising since on the original that was how his tower folded out. Looking forward to seeing more, especially with his arms facing the right way.
Emerje
Posted by Mindmaster on August 31st, 2021 @ 1:12am CDT
