New Images of Transformers Generations Select Star Convoy
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We have new images of the upcoming Transformers Generations Select Star Convoy courtesy of the Takara Tomy Mall website. These show Star Convoy interacting with the completely chrome matrix. It now has a 5mm peg so you can see examples of how Prime/Convoy can further interact with it. This is a TTMall exclusive but it is available at your favourite online collectible stores as well, including Hasbro Pulse. The prices range from $80-$95 USD and the toy will be shipping in September 2019.
While some would have preferred the use of the Power master Optimus mold for a Star Convoy retool, due to it having a base mode, a base mode just as poor as the original's can be achieved with this mold too, as we can see below thanks to WishfulThinking. Also, Star Convoy being an evolution of Optimus Prime/Convoy makes the use of the Power of the Primes Optimus Prime mold more ideal thematically. It helps mimic the original art, which you can also see below.
While some would have preferred the use of the Power master Optimus mold for a Star Convoy retool, due to it having a base mode, a base mode just as poor as the original's can be achieved with this mold too, as we can see below thanks to WishfulThinking. Also, Star Convoy being an evolution of Optimus Prime/Convoy makes the use of the Power of the Primes Optimus Prime mold more ideal thematically. It helps mimic the original art, which you can also see below.
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Re: New Images of Transformers Generations Select Star Convoy (2018491)
Posted by Rodimus Knight on April 9th, 2019 @ 11:04am CDT
Posted by Rodimus Knight on April 9th, 2019 @ 11:04am CDT
That base mode doesn't look any worse then the original one did. 
I have to wonder why they made it so the Matrix could attach the his gun. What purpose does it serve?
I have to wonder why they made it so the Matrix could attach the his gun. What purpose does it serve?
Re: New Images of Transformers Generations Select Star Convoy (2018492)
Posted by Optimutt on April 9th, 2019 @ 11:04am CDT
Posted by Optimutt on April 9th, 2019 @ 11:04am CDT
That "base" mode is almost as bad as the original.
I like the chrome, though. And I'm a huge fan of both heads.
I like the chrome, though. And I'm a huge fan of both heads.
Re: New Images of Transformers Generations Select Star Convoy (2018494)
Posted by Sabrblade on April 9th, 2019 @ 11:05am CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on April 9th, 2019 @ 11:05am CDT
With that new Matrix piece having a 5mm peg and hole, one could take a toy of the Star Saber whose handle is 5mm and plug it into that Matrix to make it being the Star Saber's hilt.
Re: New Images of Transformers Generations Select Star Convoy (2018495)
Posted by Randomhero on April 9th, 2019 @ 11:12am CDT
What was the purpose of putting it in a hilt a decade ago?
Posted by Randomhero on April 9th, 2019 @ 11:12am CDT
Rodimus Knight wrote:That base mode doesn't look any worse then the original one did.
I have to wonder why they made it so the Matrix could attach the his gun. What purpose does it serve?
What was the purpose of putting it in a hilt a decade ago?
Re: New Images of Transformers Generations Select Star Convoy (2018497)
Posted by o.supreme on April 9th, 2019 @ 11:30am CDT
Posted by o.supreme on April 9th, 2019 @ 11:30am CDT
Not sure why everyone is bashing the base mode on the original Star Convoy. Sure it wasn't the *greatest* idea ever, but I've seen worse in modern toys supposedly with advanced engineering. I'll give someone imagination points for trying to pull it off on PotP Evolution Optimus, but it's still not the same.
Probably taking a bit of inspiration form the Thundercats Sword of Omens. The Eye of Thundera (or *War Stone* if you go by the 2011 re-imagining), was in the hilt of the sword.
Admittedly it looks pretty goofy in SC rifle, but if you scaled up the characters to be a bit larger, and had proportionately large sword. The Matrix wouldn't look *entirely* out of place as it's hilt.
Randomhero wrote:What was the purpose of putting it in a hilt a decade ago?
Probably taking a bit of inspiration form the Thundercats Sword of Omens. The Eye of Thundera (or *War Stone* if you go by the 2011 re-imagining), was in the hilt of the sword.
Admittedly it looks pretty goofy in SC rifle, but if you scaled up the characters to be a bit larger, and had proportionately large sword. The Matrix wouldn't look *entirely* out of place as it's hilt.
Re: New Images of Transformers Generations Select Star Convoy (2018498)
Posted by Decepticon Stryker on April 9th, 2019 @ 11:33am CDT
Posted by Decepticon Stryker on April 9th, 2019 @ 11:33am CDT
Oh man... this is starting to look good to me... must....resist....
Re: New Images of Transformers Generations Select Star Convoy (2018501)
Posted by haldand on April 9th, 2019 @ 11:53am CDT
Posted by haldand on April 9th, 2019 @ 11:53am CDT
Matrix of Leadership Make Gun Shoot Bigger Bullets.
Re: New Images of Transformers Generations Select Star Convoy (2018505)
Posted by leokearon on April 9th, 2019 @ 12:13pm CDT
Posted by leokearon on April 9th, 2019 @ 12:13pm CDT
Poor Star Convoy is destined to always have a bad base mode.
Re: New Images of Transformers Generations Select Star Convoy (2018515)
Posted by Ultra Markus on April 9th, 2019 @ 1:11pm CDT
Posted by Ultra Markus on April 9th, 2019 @ 1:11pm CDT
My base mode is better than that
Re: New Images of Transformers Generations Select Star Convoy (2018517)
Posted by Sabrblade on April 9th, 2019 @ 1:12pm CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on April 9th, 2019 @ 1:12pm CDT
Of course it is. Everything's automatically made more awesome when it's done on the ceiling wall.Ultra Markus wrote:My base mode is better than that
Re: New Images of Transformers Generations Select Star Convoy (2018522)
Posted by angtre on April 9th, 2019 @ 1:50pm CDT
Posted by angtre on April 9th, 2019 @ 1:50pm CDT
It's a clever reuse of a toy that I never liked very much, to be perfectly honest. Still I'm quite fond of this version. I don't plan getting it though, since I lack any emotional attachment to the original franchise it is homaging. And yet I'd probably get a reimagined Grandus, as I instantly liked the character as soon as I saw its cameo in the Animated cartoon.
Re: New Images of Transformers Generations Select Star Convoy (2018524)
Posted by Emerje on April 9th, 2019 @ 2:17pm CDT
Posted by Emerje on April 9th, 2019 @ 2:17pm CDT
Considering how the Matrix sits in his chest it's probably not a proper 5mm peg, but rather a Titan/Prime Master peg which should make the people who like their Matrix heads happy.
I had thought The Matrix was entirely silver chrome, but now we can see the center is clear. Would have liked a little color in the center, blue or gold, something.
This is still a hand painted prototype so there's still a little room for change.
Emerje
I had thought The Matrix was entirely silver chrome, but now we can see the center is clear. Would have liked a little color in the center, blue or gold, something.
This is still a hand painted prototype so there's still a little room for change.
Emerje
Re: New Images of Transformers Generations Select Star Convoy (2018525)
Posted by Wireless_Phantom on April 9th, 2019 @ 2:20pm CDT
I agree, I think it would look way better with a colored chromed matrix like what MP10 had. Also, him attaching the Matrix to the gun reminds me of when Big Convoy basically did the same.
Posted by Wireless_Phantom on April 9th, 2019 @ 2:20pm CDT
Emerje wrote:Considering how the Matrix sits in his chest it's probably not a proper 5mm peg, but rather a Titan/Prime Master peg which should make the people who like their Matrix heads happy.
I had thought The Matrix was entirely silver chrome, but now we can see the center is clear. Would have liked a little color in the center, blue or gold, something.
This is still a hand painted prototype so there's still a little room for change.
Emerje
I agree, I think it would look way better with a colored chromed matrix like what MP10 had. Also, him attaching the Matrix to the gun reminds me of when Big Convoy basically did the same.
Re: New Images of Transformers Generations Select Star Convoy (2018526)
Posted by Wolfman Jake on April 9th, 2019 @ 2:22pm CDT
It's especially odd considering that the faux cab/chest windows are still clear blue plastic. Could have just used some more of that to pour into the new Matrix mold instead of using an entirely colorless clear plastic. I would think that would make production a little less complicated and a little more cost effective, resulting in a better looking product too.
Posted by Wolfman Jake on April 9th, 2019 @ 2:22pm CDT
Emerje wrote:I had thought The Matrix was entirely silver chrome, but now we can see the center is clear. Would have liked a little color in the center, blue or gold, something.
Emerje
It's especially odd considering that the faux cab/chest windows are still clear blue plastic. Could have just used some more of that to pour into the new Matrix mold instead of using an entirely colorless clear plastic. I would think that would make production a little less complicated and a little more cost effective, resulting in a better looking product too.
Re: New Images of Transformers Generations Select Star Convoy (2018531)
Posted by Ultra Markus on April 9th, 2019 @ 2:57pm CDT
Well I took the picture from the right angle and it came out that way for some reason
Posted by Ultra Markus on April 9th, 2019 @ 2:57pm CDT
Sabrblade wrote:Of course it is. Everything's automatically made more awesome when it's done on the ceiling wall.Ultra Markus wrote:My base mode is better than that
Well I took the picture from the right angle and it came out that way for some reason
Re: New Images of Transformers Generations Select Star Convoy (2018533)
Posted by ZeroWolf on April 9th, 2019 @ 3:00pm CDT
Did you take it from a phone by any chance? They have a habit of doing that.
Posted by ZeroWolf on April 9th, 2019 @ 3:00pm CDT
Ultra Markus wrote:Sabrblade wrote:Of course it is. Everything's automatically made more awesome when it's done on the ceiling wall.Ultra Markus wrote:My base mode is better than that
Well I took the picture from the right angle and it came out that way for some reason
Did you take it from a phone by any chance? They have a habit of doing that.
Re: New Images of Transformers Generations Select Star Convoy (2018534)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on April 9th, 2019 @ 3:02pm CDT
Mold layout is a bit to blame here, specifically old vs. new.
I did some comparing with images (as very good habit to have, folks), and the whole matrix is a new single piece, instead of the regular PotP Matrix Core + case. Like the Enigmas and Prime Armors, I suspect the Matrix Core and case pieces have their own molds separate from the figures they're included with, thus can be cast in any color and freely switched out or even replaced.
Besides, we've seen figures with multiple colors of clear plastic before, albeit rarely. And isn't all clear plastic the same, just dyed differently?
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on April 9th, 2019 @ 3:02pm CDT
Wolfman Jake wrote:Emerje wrote:I had thought The Matrix was entirely silver chrome, but now we can see the center is clear. Would have liked a little color in the center, blue or gold, something.
Emerje
It's especially odd considering that the faux cab/chest windows are still clear blue plastic. Could have just used some more of that to pour into the new Matrix mold instead of using an entirely colorless clear plastic. I would think that would make production a little less complicated and a little more cost effective, resulting in a better looking product too.
Mold layout is a bit to blame here, specifically old vs. new.
I did some comparing with images (as very good habit to have, folks), and the whole matrix is a new single piece, instead of the regular PotP Matrix Core + case. Like the Enigmas and Prime Armors, I suspect the Matrix Core and case pieces have their own molds separate from the figures they're included with, thus can be cast in any color and freely switched out or even replaced.
Besides, we've seen figures with multiple colors of clear plastic before, albeit rarely. And isn't all clear plastic the same, just dyed differently?
Re: New Images of Transformers Generations Select Star Convoy (2018535)
Posted by Ultra Markus on April 9th, 2019 @ 3:02pm CDT
Posted by Ultra Markus on April 9th, 2019 @ 3:02pm CDT
With Big Powered out and now Star Convoy coming the question remains when will we see Star Saber and Victory Leo
Re: New Images of Transformers Generations Select Star Convoy (2018536)
Posted by william-james88 on April 9th, 2019 @ 3:04pm CDT
I sure hope neither of them are retools like these were.
Posted by william-james88 on April 9th, 2019 @ 3:04pm CDT
Ultra Markus wrote:With Big Powered out and now Star Convoy coming the question remains when will we see Star Saber and Victory Leo
I sure hope neither of them are retools like these were.
Re: New Images of Transformers Generations Select Star Convoy (2018538)
Posted by Sabrblade on April 9th, 2019 @ 3:13pm CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on April 9th, 2019 @ 3:13pm CDT
At the moment, MP Star Saber still scales very well with these guys since the MP is the same size as both a CW Combiner and Legends God Ginrai, and Star Saber is meant to be that size.william-james88 wrote:Ultra Markus wrote:With Big Powered out and now Star Convoy coming the question remains when will we see Star Saber and Victory Leo
I sure hope neither of them are retools like these were.
Re: New Images of Transformers Generations Select Star Convoy (2018540)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on April 9th, 2019 @ 3:20pm CDT
As he was part of the PotP fan poll, rough designs should be available for him (as for his nemesis Dezsaras/Deathsaurus), so getting him done won't be that hard.
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on April 9th, 2019 @ 3:20pm CDT
william-james88 wrote:Ultra Markus wrote:With Big Powered out and now Star Convoy coming the question remains when will we see Star Saber and Victory Leo
I sure hope neither of them are retools like these were.
As he was part of the PotP fan poll, rough designs should be available for him (as for his nemesis Dezsaras/Deathsaurus), so getting him done won't be that hard.
Re: New Images of Transformers Generations Select Star Convoy (2018543)
Posted by Ultra Markus on April 9th, 2019 @ 3:54pm CDT
as a matter of fact, yes my first attempt was upside down
Posted by Ultra Markus on April 9th, 2019 @ 3:54pm CDT
ZeroWolf wrote:Ultra Markus wrote:Sabrblade wrote:Of course it is. Everything's automatically made more awesome when it's done on the ceiling wall.Ultra Markus wrote:My base mode is better than that
Well I took the picture from the right angle and it came out that way for some reason
Did you take it from a phone by any chance? They have a habit of doing that.
as a matter of fact, yes my first attempt was upside down
Re: New Images of Transformers Generations Select Star Convoy (2018544)
Posted by Ultra Markus on April 9th, 2019 @ 3:55pm CDT
lets hope so as those would be super awesome
Posted by Ultra Markus on April 9th, 2019 @ 3:55pm CDT
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:william-james88 wrote:Ultra Markus wrote:With Big Powered out and now Star Convoy coming the question remains when will we see Star Saber and Victory Leo
I sure hope neither of them are retools like these were.
As he was part of the PotP fan poll, rough designs should be available for him (as for his nemesis Dezsaras/Deathsaurus), so getting him done won't be that hard.
lets hope so as those would be super awesome
Re: New Images of Transformers Generations Select Star Convoy (2018546)
Posted by Ultra Markus on April 9th, 2019 @ 4:00pm CDT
lets hope so as those would be super awesome
Posted by Ultra Markus on April 9th, 2019 @ 4:00pm CDT
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:william-james88 wrote:Ultra Markus wrote:With Big Powered out and now Star Convoy coming the question remains when will we see Star Saber and Victory Leo
I sure hope neither of them are retools like these were.
As he was part of the PotP fan poll, rough designs should be available for him (as for his nemesis Dezsaras/Deathsaurus), so getting him done won't be that hard.
lets hope so as those would be super awesome
Re: New Images of Transformers Generations Select Star Convoy (2018554)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on April 9th, 2019 @ 5:29pm CDT
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on April 9th, 2019 @ 5:29pm CDT
To get back to the Matrix...
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o.supreme wrote:Admittedly it looks pretty goofy in SC rifle, but if you scaled up the characters to be a bit larger, and had proportionately large sword. The Matrix wouldn't look *entirely* out of place as it's hilt.
Transformers Arms Micron Arms Master Optimus Prime Gallery
Re: New Images of Transformers Generations Select Star Convoy (2018564)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on April 9th, 2019 @ 6:59pm CDT
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on April 9th, 2019 @ 6:59pm CDT
Dang, that chrome matrix is nice!
Really wish they had chosen a better mold for this. I get the reasoning, but this mold really didn't deserve 3 uses.
Still gonna get it though. I love the head sculpt on Star
Really wish they had chosen a better mold for this. I get the reasoning, but this mold really didn't deserve 3 uses.
Still gonna get it though. I love the head sculpt on Star
Re: New Images of Transformers Generations Select Star Convoy (2018565)
Posted by Cobotron on April 9th, 2019 @ 7:00pm CDT
This painting is RAAAADD!!!
Posted by Cobotron on April 9th, 2019 @ 7:00pm CDT
william-james88 wrote:
This painting is RAAAADD!!!
Re: New Images of Transformers Generations Select Star Convoy (2018569)
Posted by Sabrblade on April 9th, 2019 @ 7:04pm CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on April 9th, 2019 @ 7:04pm CDT
Everything was RAAAADD!!! in 1991.Cobotron wrote:william-james88 wrote:
This painting is RAAAADD!!!
Re: New Images of Transformers Generations Select Star Convoy (2018579)
Posted by Hellscream9999 on April 9th, 2019 @ 8:15pm CDT
Who's the black, trailbreaker looking truck?
Posted by Hellscream9999 on April 9th, 2019 @ 8:15pm CDT
Sabrblade wrote:Everything was RAAAADD!!! in 1991.Cobotron wrote:william-james88 wrote:
This painting is RAAAADD!!!
Who's the black, trailbreaker looking truck?
Re: New Images of Transformers Generations Select Star Convoy (2018583)
Posted by no-one on April 9th, 2019 @ 8:34pm CDT
Posted by no-one on April 9th, 2019 @ 8:34pm CDT
I was wondering the same thing.Hellscream9999 wrote:Sabrblade wrote:Everything was RAAAADD!!! in 1991.Cobotron wrote:william-james88 wrote:
This painting is RAAAADD!!!
Who's the black, trailbreaker looking truck?
Re: New Images of Transformers Generations Select Star Convoy (2018590)
Posted by Cobotron on April 9th, 2019 @ 9:10pm CDT
I don't know either. I see Sky Gary back there. Is that truck Land Steve?
Edit: Also, the black truck looks like the other trucks. Maybe they are just rando Cybertron traffic?
Posted by Cobotron on April 9th, 2019 @ 9:10pm CDT
carytheone wrote:I was wondering the same thing.Hellscream9999 wrote:Sabrblade wrote:Everything was RAAAADD!!! in 1991.Cobotron wrote:william-james88 wrote:RAD PAINTING
This painting is RAAAADD!!!
Who's the black, trailbreaker looking truck?
I don't know either. I see Sky Gary back there. Is that truck Land Steve?
Edit: Also, the black truck looks like the other trucks. Maybe they are just rando Cybertron traffic?
Re: New Images of Transformers Generations Select Star Convoy (2018592)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on April 9th, 2019 @ 9:15pm CDT
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on April 9th, 2019 @ 9:15pm CDT
I can't remember who said it. But whoever said Combiner Wars Rodimus could go with Star Convoy as his Micromaster, you're a genius. I finally have a better use for him now!!
I'm thinking they are some type of Micromaster transport or base
Cobotron wrote:carytheone wrote:I was wondering the same thing.Hellscream9999 wrote:Sabrblade wrote:Everything was RAAAADD!!! in 1991.Cobotron wrote:william-james88 wrote:RAD PAINTING
This painting is RAAAADD!!!
Who's the black, trailbreaker looking truck?
I don't know either. I see Sky Gary back there. Is that truck Land Steve?
Edit: Also, the black truck looks like the other trucks. Maybe they are just rando Cybertron traffic?
I'm thinking they are some type of Micromaster transport or base
Re: New Images of Transformers Generations Select Star Convoy (2018593)
Posted by Sabrblade on April 9th, 2019 @ 9:22pm CDT
Transformers Battlestars: Return Of Convoy Star Convoy (Reissue) Gallery
Posted by Sabrblade on April 9th, 2019 @ 9:22pm CDT
It's a Micro Trailer.Hellscream9999 wrote:Sabrblade wrote:Everything was RAAAADD!!! in 1991.Cobotron wrote:william-james88 wrote:
This painting is RAAAADD!!!
Who's the black, trailbreaker looking truck?
Transformers Battlestars: Return Of Convoy Star Convoy (Reissue) Gallery
Re: New Images of Transformers Generations Select Star Convoy (2018594)
Posted by Ultra Markus on April 9th, 2019 @ 9:31pm CDT
Wouldn't it be cool if this star convoy came with extras such as a micromaster hotrod and that black vehicle like the original
Posted by Ultra Markus on April 9th, 2019 @ 9:31pm CDT
Sabrblade wrote:It's a Micro Trailer.Hellscream9999 wrote:Sabrblade wrote:Everything was RAAAADD!!! in 1991.Cobotron wrote:william-james88 wrote:
This painting is RAAAADD!!!
Who's the black, trailbreaker looking truck?
Transformers Battlestars: Return Of Convoy Star Convoy (Reissue) Gallery
Wouldn't it be cool if this star convoy came with extras such as a micromaster hotrod and that black vehicle like the original
Re: New Images of Transformers Generations Select Star Convoy (2018598)
Posted by Hellscream9999 on April 9th, 2019 @ 10:50pm CDT
No, no, no, that's Land Steve, didn't you even read what Cobo wrote
In all seriousness, the art made it seem like they would have made for really cool cybertronian semi's
Posted by Hellscream9999 on April 9th, 2019 @ 10:50pm CDT
Sabrblade wrote:It's a Micro Trailer.Hellscream9999 wrote:Sabrblade wrote:Everything was RAAAADD!!! in 1991.Cobotron wrote:william-james88 wrote:
This painting is RAAAADD!!!
Who's the black, trailbreaker looking truck?
Transformers Battlestars: Return Of Convoy Star Convoy (Reissue) Gallery
No, no, no, that's Land Steve, didn't you even read what Cobo wrote
In all seriousness, the art made it seem like they would have made for really cool cybertronian semi's
Re: New Images of Transformers Generations Select Star Convoy (2018604)
Posted by starrhero on April 9th, 2019 @ 11:27pm CDT
So we've got Sky Garry & Land Steve...
So what about Fire Patrick & Sea Harold? Why does everybody forget them
But then again, who calls a robot from an alien planet Sky Garry?
Posted by starrhero on April 9th, 2019 @ 11:27pm CDT
Hellscream9999 wrote:No, no, no, that's Land Steve, didn't you even read what Cobo wrote
In all seriousness, the art made it seem like they would have made for really cool cybertronian semi's
So we've got Sky Garry & Land Steve...
So what about Fire Patrick & Sea Harold? Why does everybody forget them
But then again, who calls a robot from an alien planet Sky Garry?
Re: New Images of Transformers Generations Select Star Convoy (2018605)
Posted by william-james88 on April 9th, 2019 @ 11:35pm CDT
Someone who mispelled Sky Carry ( based on the fact thst he is a space carrier vessel)
Posted by william-james88 on April 9th, 2019 @ 11:35pm CDT
starrhero wrote:Hellscream9999 wrote:No, no, no, that's Land Steve, didn't you even read what Cobo wrote
In all seriousness, the art made it seem like they would have made for really cool cybertronian semi's
So we've got Sky Garry & Land Steve...
So what about Fire Patrick & Sea Harold? Why does everybody forget them
But then again, who calls a robot from an alien planet Sky Garry?
Someone who mispelled Sky Carry ( based on the fact thst he is a space carrier vessel)
Re: New Images of Transformers Generations Select Star Convoy (2018609)
Posted by Ultra Markus on April 10th, 2019 @ 2:38am CDT
no its Fire Rick and Sea Jimmy
seriously though
from TF wiki
The word "Garry" isn't an English word, prompting fans to wonder what it's supposed to mean. Sadly, in the end, no one really knows...
One theory is that Sky Garry's name is a misspelling of "Sky Carry". There is some support for this theory: First, the difference in Japanese between the katakana for the "Ca" sound and for the "Ga" sound is just one diacritical mark. Second, "Garry" is a commonly used suffix in Japanese names for transforming robots that transport ("carry") other robots or vehicles. The criticism of this theory is that while bad transliterations (i.e. the word is spelled right in Japanese, just converted to English wrong) are fairly common in Japanese names, katakana misspellings of the Japanese words are much less common. Thus, it seems somewhat unlikely that decades of Japanese robots using the name "Garry" are simply misspelling it.
Another theory is that Garry is short for "Garrison". The support for this theory is that Japanese versions of English words are often shortened versions, such as the Japanese word "Ice" used for "Ice Cream". However, "Garrison" seems like a poorer description than "Carry" for the transportation robots that are generally named "Garry" in Japan.
The most obscure theory is that Garry is a mistransliteration of Galley, which is a type of ancient war ship. The advantage that this theory has over the "Carry" theory is that "Galley" and "Garry" have the same Japanese katakana spelling. This means that it would be a bad transliteration, like "Minelba" vs. "Minerva", which is much more common than an incorrect katakana spelling. However, like the "Garrison" theory, "Galley" is criticized for not being as good a descriptor of the transportation robots (both ground and air types) that are named "Garry".
Posted by Ultra Markus on April 10th, 2019 @ 2:38am CDT
starrhero wrote:Hellscream9999 wrote:No, no, no, that's Land Steve, didn't you even read what Cobo wrote
In all seriousness, the art made it seem like they would have made for really cool cybertronian semi's
So we've got Sky Garry & Land Steve...
So what about Fire Patrick & Sea Harold? Why does everybody forget them
But then again, who calls a robot from an alien planet Sky Garry?
no its Fire Rick and Sea Jimmy
seriously though
from TF wiki
The word "Garry" isn't an English word, prompting fans to wonder what it's supposed to mean. Sadly, in the end, no one really knows...
One theory is that Sky Garry's name is a misspelling of "Sky Carry". There is some support for this theory: First, the difference in Japanese between the katakana for the "Ca" sound and for the "Ga" sound is just one diacritical mark. Second, "Garry" is a commonly used suffix in Japanese names for transforming robots that transport ("carry") other robots or vehicles. The criticism of this theory is that while bad transliterations (i.e. the word is spelled right in Japanese, just converted to English wrong) are fairly common in Japanese names, katakana misspellings of the Japanese words are much less common. Thus, it seems somewhat unlikely that decades of Japanese robots using the name "Garry" are simply misspelling it.
Another theory is that Garry is short for "Garrison". The support for this theory is that Japanese versions of English words are often shortened versions, such as the Japanese word "Ice" used for "Ice Cream". However, "Garrison" seems like a poorer description than "Carry" for the transportation robots that are generally named "Garry" in Japan.
The most obscure theory is that Garry is a mistransliteration of Galley, which is a type of ancient war ship. The advantage that this theory has over the "Carry" theory is that "Galley" and "Garry" have the same Japanese katakana spelling. This means that it would be a bad transliteration, like "Minelba" vs. "Minerva", which is much more common than an incorrect katakana spelling. However, like the "Garrison" theory, "Galley" is criticized for not being as good a descriptor of the transportation robots (both ground and air types) that are named "Garry".
Re: New Images of Transformers Generations Select Star Convoy (2018615)
Posted by The_Cryptid_Person on April 10th, 2019 @ 9:03am CDT
Posted by The_Cryptid_Person on April 10th, 2019 @ 9:03am CDT
Looks like I’ll be passing on the $80 Star Convoy, but will be in for the (probably) $50 Super Megatron. Guessing he will scale excellently with my TR Prime, who’s filling in for Star Convoy. Might resin cast a clear potp matrix, attack it with a chrome marker, and glue a 5mm peg on for a “zodiac”. Better yet, cut the matrix’s front off and stick it on a TM hot rod!
Re: New Images of Transformers Generations Select Star Convoy (2018702)
Posted by Emerje on April 11th, 2019 @ 2:52am CDT
And I always subscribed to the Garry = Garrison. It's not like the Japanese have a perfect record for using English words correctly.
Emerje
Posted by Emerje on April 11th, 2019 @ 2:52am CDT
D-Maximal_Primal wrote:I can't remember who said it. But whoever said Combiner Wars Rodimus could go with Star Convoy as his Micromaster, you're a genius. I finally have a better use for him now!!
And I always subscribed to the Garry = Garrison. It's not like the Japanese have a perfect record for using English words correctly.
Emerje
Re: New Images of Transformers Generations Select Star Convoy (2018754)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on April 11th, 2019 @ 7:03pm CDT
You're a genius!
ugh I need to get to pre-ordering him. I didn't even know Hasbro Pulse charged and then did a return. Went looking for my Ectotron pre-order charge and couldn't find it, so huh, I didn't read the pre-order rules
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on April 11th, 2019 @ 7:03pm CDT
Emerje wrote:D-Maximal_Primal wrote:I can't remember who said it. But whoever said Combiner Wars Rodimus could go with Star Convoy as his Micromaster, you're a genius. I finally have a better use for him now!!
You're a genius!
ugh I need to get to pre-ordering him. I didn't even know Hasbro Pulse charged and then did a return. Went looking for my Ectotron pre-order charge and couldn't find it, so huh, I didn't read the pre-order rules
Re: New Images of Transformers Generations Select Star Convoy (2018858)
Posted by Sabrblade on April 13th, 2019 @ 8:31am CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on April 13th, 2019 @ 8:31am CDT
https://www.previewsworld.com/Catalog/MAR198117
MAR198117
From Hasbro Toy Group. This special edition Generations Selects WFC-GS06 Smokescreen figure portrays the classic G1 character with a G1-accurate head sculpt. Figure converts to a Cybertronian alt mode in 14 steps, deco'd to reveal how Smokescreen would have looked on Cybertron. The deco incorporates Cybertronian numbers into his classic exterior. With this Smokescreen figure, fans can add to their Praxus-native collection. Smokescreen joins Barricade and Prowl (each sold separately, subject to availability) as the third Praxian character designed in his native Cybertronian form. The Smokescreen figure comes equipped with a W-45 Acid Pellet Blaster accessory and 2 W-50 Volt-Beam Cannon accessories that can mount on his shoulders or the hood of his vehicle mode.
In Shops: Oct 30, 2019
Final Orders Due: May 13, 2019
SRP: $19.99
Re: New Images of Transformers Generations Select Star Convoy (2018860)
Posted by Seibertron on April 13th, 2019 @ 10:04am CDT
Posted by Seibertron on April 13th, 2019 @ 10:04am CDT
Thanks to fellow Seibertronian Sabrblade for finding new information from
Previews. Hasbro has a new Autobot Smokescreen action figure coming out later this year. WFC-GS06 Smokescreen will be part of the collector oriented Generations Selects line. Here's the information from Previews about this exciting new reveal.
https://www.previewsworld.com/Catalog/MAR198117
Previews. Hasbro has a new Autobot Smokescreen action figure coming out later this year. WFC-GS06 Smokescreen will be part of the collector oriented Generations Selects line. Here's the information from Previews about this exciting new reveal.
https://www.previewsworld.com/Catalog/MAR198117
MAR198117
From Hasbro Toy Group. This special edition Generations Selects WFC-GS06 Smokescreen figure portrays the classic G1 character with a G1-accurate head sculpt. Figure converts to a Cybertronian alt mode in 14 steps, deco'd to reveal how Smokescreen would have looked on Cybertron. The deco incorporates Cybertronian numbers into his classic exterior. With this Smokescreen figure, fans can add to their Praxus-native collection. Smokescreen joins Barricade and Prowl (each sold separately, subject to availability) as the third Praxian character designed in his native Cybertronian form. The Smokescreen figure comes equipped with a W-45 Acid Pellet Blaster accessory and 2 W-50 Volt-Beam Cannon accessories that can mount on his shoulders or the hood of his vehicle mode.
In Shops: Oct 30, 2019
Final Orders Due: May 13, 2019
SRP: $19.99
Re: New Images of Transformers Generations Select Star Convoy (2018861)
Posted by Cobotron on April 13th, 2019 @ 10:16am CDT
Posted by Cobotron on April 13th, 2019 @ 10:16am CDT
Well, as a Datsun Bro SUPER FAN, I say to the this news....
TOTALLY RADICAL AND SUPER COOL AWESOME AND I CAN'T WAIT TO GET HIM!!!!
And also hope Bluestreak is a real thing too!
TOTALLY RADICAL AND SUPER COOL AWESOME AND I CAN'T WAIT TO GET HIM!!!!
And also hope Bluestreak is a real thing too!
Re: New Images of Transformers Generations Select Star Convoy (2018862)
Posted by Moonlit Stones on April 13th, 2019 @ 10:26am CDT
Posted by Moonlit Stones on April 13th, 2019 @ 10:26am CDT
Good. Now all we need is Bluestreak.
Re: New Images of Transformers Generations Select Star Convoy (2018863)
Posted by Adimus Prime on April 13th, 2019 @ 10:47am CDT
Posted by Adimus Prime on April 13th, 2019 @ 10:47am CDT
This mediocre mold looks like he's leaning forward on his tip toes.
Re: New Images of Transformers Generations Select Star Convoy (2018864)
Posted by steals_your_goats on April 13th, 2019 @ 10:56am CDT
Posted by steals_your_goats on April 13th, 2019 @ 10:56am CDT
Looks great but I think the most interesting thing about it is the number. Megatron was GS01 and this is GS06 so that means there's at least another 3 selects figures in the pipeline besides Redwing.
Re: New Images of Transformers Generations Select Star Convoy (2018865)
Posted by ZeroWolf on April 13th, 2019 @ 11:07am CDT
Posted by ZeroWolf on April 13th, 2019 @ 11:07am CDT
Actually doesn't the numbering only point out to two more figures? Ricochet and Red Swoop will fill in there somewhere.
Re: New Images of Transformers Generations Select Star Convoy (2018866)
Posted by steals_your_goats on April 13th, 2019 @ 11:12am CDT
I don't think so, those two don't seem to be numbered much like Star convoy.
Posted by steals_your_goats on April 13th, 2019 @ 11:12am CDT
ZeroWolf wrote:Actually doesn't the numbering only point out to two more figures? Ricochet and Red Swoop will fill in there somewhere.
I don't think so, those two don't seem to be numbered much like Star convoy.
