Transformers Generations Selects Toy Deco Galvatron Revealed
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We thank AcademyofDrX for sharing with us a listing of none other than the biggest Transformers Generations Selects release of the year, toy deco Galvatron. The full listing with descriptions and photos was found on the website of my local specialty retailer, CMD Store. To go full G1 toy effect, Hasbro went stickers galore on this release.
This is not an exclusive figure, any retailer wanting to order it can. The places most likely to order this toy are online collector focused stores.
Name: Galvatron WFC-GS27
Category: Transformers Generations Selects
Series: Leader Class
Type: Action Figure
Size: 8 Inch
Manufacturer: Hasbro
Description: Fans can take their Transformers figure collections to the next level with Generations Selects, a fan-dedicated line of figures featuring fan-favorite, special edition characters you can’t find in the main line.
Behold, Galvatron! The herald of Unicron blasts his way into the Generations Selects line with this special edition figure! This Galvatron figure is inspired by the classic 1986 toy release, featuring comic-inspired deco. Includes 2 weapon accessories and the classic green Matrix of Leadership accessory on a chain that can be worn around the figure’s neck. This Galvatron figure converts from robot to Galactic Cannon mode in 33 steps. Comes with a sheet of foil labels, including a heat-sensitive sticker that reveals the Decepticon shield when you rub it with your finger.
This is not an exclusive figure, any retailer wanting to order it can. The places most likely to order this toy are online collector focused stores.
Name: Galvatron WFC-GS27
Category: Transformers Generations Selects
Series: Leader Class
Type: Action Figure
Size: 8 Inch
Manufacturer: Hasbro
Description: Fans can take their Transformers figure collections to the next level with Generations Selects, a fan-dedicated line of figures featuring fan-favorite, special edition characters you can’t find in the main line.
Behold, Galvatron! The herald of Unicron blasts his way into the Generations Selects line with this special edition figure! This Galvatron figure is inspired by the classic 1986 toy release, featuring comic-inspired deco. Includes 2 weapon accessories and the classic green Matrix of Leadership accessory on a chain that can be worn around the figure’s neck. This Galvatron figure converts from robot to Galactic Cannon mode in 33 steps. Comes with a sheet of foil labels, including a heat-sensitive sticker that reveals the Decepticon shield when you rub it with your finger.
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Re: Transformers Generations Selects Toy Deco Galvatron Revealed (2109248)
Posted by Betenoire on July 6th, 2021 @ 12:12am CDT
Posted by Betenoire on July 6th, 2021 @ 12:12am CDT
That it is not an exclusive really appeals to me. Not certain I want this one more that the regular retail version though.
Re: Transformers Generations Selects Toy Deco Galvatron Revealed (2109251)
Posted by Big Grim on July 6th, 2021 @ 3:59am CDT
Posted by Big Grim on July 6th, 2021 @ 3:59am CDT
Now THAT is the Galvatron I need to get! Proper toy/comic colours for me! Glad of the sticker sheet I I wouldn't bother with most of them.
~ Grim
~ Grim
Re: Transformers Generations Selects Toy Deco Galvatron Revealed (2109253)
Posted by Gauntlet101010 on July 6th, 2021 @ 6:25am CDT
Posted by Gauntlet101010 on July 6th, 2021 @ 6:25am CDT
I'll be glad to add this to my collection. I wish they had made a new head for him, but still.
Re: Transformers Generations Selects Toy Deco Galvatron Revealed (2109257)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on July 6th, 2021 @ 7:01am CDT
Posted by -Kanrabat- on July 6th, 2021 @ 7:01am CDT
No interests in this one, but I'm very happy it's an actual thing.
AND NOT A DAMN EXCLUSIVE!
This mean most fans will not only have their ideal deco, but he will be easy to get as well.
AND NOT A DAMN EXCLUSIVE!
This mean most fans will not only have their ideal deco, but he will be easy to get as well.
Re: Transformers Generations Selects Toy Deco Galvatron Revealed (2109260)
Posted by blackeyedprime on July 6th, 2021 @ 7:26am CDT
Posted by blackeyedprime on July 6th, 2021 @ 7:26am CDT
The colors (that aren't toy accurate) seem to highlight why the figure looks bad in the first place, ah well, TR and g1 will suffice until the next one.
Re: Transformers Generations Selects Toy Deco Galvatron Revealed (2109263)
Posted by Rodimus Knight on July 6th, 2021 @ 7:43am CDT
Posted by Rodimus Knight on July 6th, 2021 @ 7:43am CDT
One of the best things about the current line has been the lack of stickers. If those were tempos I'd get this one. But I really hate those foil stickers
Re: Transformers Generations Selects Toy Deco Galvatron Revealed (2109264)
Posted by AllNewSuperRobot on July 6th, 2021 @ 7:45am CDT
Yep. That would be why it looks so needlessly garish. I'd have expected better from HasTak. How hard is it to get this wrong?
When 3P can do it so easily and on a much smaller figure:
Posted by AllNewSuperRobot on July 6th, 2021 @ 7:45am CDT
Sabrblade wrote:Despite what the description says, that deco screams less "Marvel Galvatron II" and more "Japanese Galvatron II".
Yep. That would be why it looks so needlessly garish. I'd have expected better from HasTak. How hard is it to get this wrong?
When 3P can do it so easily and on a much smaller figure:
Re: Transformers Generations Selects Toy Deco Galvatron Revealed (2109267)
Posted by sol magnus on July 6th, 2021 @ 8:32am CDT
Posted by sol magnus on July 6th, 2021 @ 8:32am CDT
LOL there's just no pleasing some people. I'm definitely double-dipping for this.
I'm imagining a time-travel story involving him and Gigawatt already.
I'm imagining a time-travel story involving him and Gigawatt already.
Re: Transformers Generations Selects Toy Deco Galvatron Revealed (2109269)
Posted by Rodimus Prime on July 6th, 2021 @ 8:41am CDT
Posted by Rodimus Prime on July 6th, 2021 @ 8:41am CDT
The 1 I've been waiting for! It sux that he's not comic-accurate, but that can be fixed. I'm definitely ordering this. Pulse should have it for preorder soon, right?
Re: Transformers Generations Selects Toy Deco Galvatron Revealed (2109274)
Posted by o.supreme on July 6th, 2021 @ 9:10am CDT
Posted by o.supreme on July 6th, 2021 @ 9:10am CDT
Many are anticipating it will be on TF Tuesday today probably around 10am PDT (1pm EDT) that is when new items are usually revealed.
If not today, then I have no idea.
If not today, then I have no idea.
Re: Transformers Generations Selects Toy Deco Galvatron Revealed (2109275)
Posted by AcademyofDrX on July 6th, 2021 @ 9:20am CDT
I think it's worth pointing out that there are a few problems with "comic accurate," including that while the pylons were usually grey-blue, they were sometimes red, and they were much smaller than in this mold. I think that grey-blue was usually supposed to represent chrome or a metallic sheen, rather than actually being blue. Maybe most significantly, you see a few different designs across the US and UK series.
Ultimately, I think they tried to split the difference between the toy and the comics. That's why I love the inclusion of the foil stickers sheet--if you want it to look like the original toy, nothing else will get you closer. If you want a comic or contemporary design, just toss the sheet. I'm a big fan of the UK comics and I own the original toy, so I can appreciate both goals. I have a Marvel villains collection already, so that's the way I'll display mine.
(Generations Darkmount, Generations Select G2 Megatron, RotF Bludgeon, Generations Thunderwing, SDCC Ratbat, Marvel Infinite Death's Head, and a Siege Megatron I need to repaint. Siege Shockwave is usually with other displays.)
Posted by AcademyofDrX on July 6th, 2021 @ 9:20am CDT
Rodimus Prime wrote:The 1 I've been waiting for! It sux that he's not comic-accurate, but that can be fixed. I'm definitely ordering this. Pulse should have it for preorder soon, right?
I think it's worth pointing out that there are a few problems with "comic accurate," including that while the pylons were usually grey-blue, they were sometimes red, and they were much smaller than in this mold. I think that grey-blue was usually supposed to represent chrome or a metallic sheen, rather than actually being blue. Maybe most significantly, you see a few different designs across the US and UK series.
Ultimately, I think they tried to split the difference between the toy and the comics. That's why I love the inclusion of the foil stickers sheet--if you want it to look like the original toy, nothing else will get you closer. If you want a comic or contemporary design, just toss the sheet. I'm a big fan of the UK comics and I own the original toy, so I can appreciate both goals. I have a Marvel villains collection already, so that's the way I'll display mine.
(Generations Darkmount, Generations Select G2 Megatron, RotF Bludgeon, Generations Thunderwing, SDCC Ratbat, Marvel Infinite Death's Head, and a Siege Megatron I need to repaint. Siege Shockwave is usually with other displays.)
Re: Transformers Generations Selects Toy Deco Galvatron Revealed (2109276)
Posted by Rtron on July 6th, 2021 @ 9:24am CDT
He literally looks like the Marvel character model you posted, but with stickers, which you can choose not to apply, and red shoulders, which that figure you're praising also has. It even has the whole arm in violet except for the grey hand like the very character model you posted, unlike that 3P figure and that manga galvatron, which have the whole forearm done in grey.
Posted by Rtron on July 6th, 2021 @ 9:24am CDT
AllNewSuperRobot wrote:Sabrblade wrote:Despite what the description says, that deco screams less "Marvel Galvatron II" and more "Japanese Galvatron II".
Yep. That would be why it looks so needlessly garish. I'd have expected better from HasTak. How hard is it to get this wrong?
When 3P can do it so easily and on a much smaller figure:
He literally looks like the Marvel character model you posted, but with stickers, which you can choose not to apply, and red shoulders, which that figure you're praising also has. It even has the whole arm in violet except for the grey hand like the very character model you posted, unlike that 3P figure and that manga galvatron, which have the whole forearm done in grey.
Re: Transformers Generations Selects Toy Deco Galvatron Revealed (2109277)
Posted by Wolfman Jake on July 6th, 2021 @ 9:28am CDT
Because it’s a deco inspired by the original G1 Galvatron toy and not actually a direct attempt at the Marvel Comics color scheme?
Posted by Wolfman Jake on July 6th, 2021 @ 9:28am CDT
AllNewSuperRobot wrote:Sabrblade wrote:Despite what the description says, that deco screams less "Marvel Galvatron II" and more "Japanese Galvatron II".
Yep. That would be why it looks so needlessly garish. I'd have expected better from HasTak. How hard is it to get this wrong?
When 3P can do it so easily and on a much smaller figure:
Because it’s a deco inspired by the original G1 Galvatron toy and not actually a direct attempt at the Marvel Comics color scheme?
Re: Transformers Generations Selects Toy Deco Galvatron Revealed (2109278)
Posted by AllNewSuperRobot on July 6th, 2021 @ 9:37am CDT
It comes down to phrasing:
So it is actually supposed to be a combination of both. Somehow.
Posted by AllNewSuperRobot on July 6th, 2021 @ 9:37am CDT
Wolfman Jake wrote:Because it’s a deco inspired by the original G1 Galvatron toy and not actually a direct attempt at the Marvel Comics color scheme?
It comes down to phrasing:
Behold, Galvatron! The herald of Unicron blasts his way into the Generations Selects line with this special edition figure! This Galvatron figure is inspired by the classic 1986 toy release, featuring comic-inspired deco.
So it is actually supposed to be a combination of both. Somehow.
Re: Transformers Generations Selects Toy Deco Galvatron Revealed (2109279)
Posted by DeathReviews on July 6th, 2021 @ 10:05am CDT
Posted by DeathReviews on July 6th, 2021 @ 10:05am CDT
I wonder - why did they mess up the colors in G1 to begin with? The toy Galvatron and movie Galvatron were nothing alike in terms of the way the colors were laid out. Was it because the movie was made before the toy, or vice-verse? Did somebody either at the animation studio, or in factory production, get it wrong, and they just determined that it was too late to do anything about it?
They ought to have moved to either recolor the movie character, or retool the figure, so that the colors were matched across media. Instead, we get situations like THIS, where they're stuck having to crank out two sets of figures - one that's 'cartoon accurate', and another that's 'figure accurate'.
In a time when they can't even get enough NORMAL figures in stock to satisfy demand, they need to stop wasting time on recolored versions and get more regular figures in stock.
They ought to have moved to either recolor the movie character, or retool the figure, so that the colors were matched across media. Instead, we get situations like THIS, where they're stuck having to crank out two sets of figures - one that's 'cartoon accurate', and another that's 'figure accurate'.
In a time when they can't even get enough NORMAL figures in stock to satisfy demand, they need to stop wasting time on recolored versions and get more regular figures in stock.
Re: Transformers Generations Selects Toy Deco Galvatron Revealed (2109281)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on July 6th, 2021 @ 10:14am CDT
Those lines are unrelated though.
Meaning there's no "time wasted" between lines. Furthermore, bad distribution affect EVERYTHING.
So, eh. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Posted by -Kanrabat- on July 6th, 2021 @ 10:14am CDT
DeathReviews wrote:In a time when they can't even get enough NORMAL figures in stock to satisfy demand, they need to stop wasting time on recolored versions and get more regular figures in stock.
Those lines are unrelated though.
Meaning there's no "time wasted" between lines. Furthermore, bad distribution affect EVERYTHING.
So, eh. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Re: Transformers Generations Selects Toy Deco Galvatron Revealed (2109282)
Posted by Razorbeast88 on July 6th, 2021 @ 10:14am CDT
I believe Chris McFeely touched on this in his YouTube video about galvatron
Final changes were made to the design for the movie after the toy had already been designed. Same thing happened to several of the 86 toys I think
Posted by Razorbeast88 on July 6th, 2021 @ 10:14am CDT
DeathReviews wrote:I wonder - why did they mess up the colors in G1 to begin with? The toy Galvatron and movie Galvatron were nothing alike in terms of the way the colors were laid out. Was it because the movie was made before the toy, or vice-verse? Did somebody either at the animation studio, or in factory production, get it wrong, and they just determined that it was too late to do anything about it?
They ought to have moved to either recolor the movie character, or retool the figure, so that the colors were matched across media. Instead, we get situations like THIS, where they're stuck having to crank out two sets of figures - one that's 'cartoon accurate', and another that's 'figure accurate'.
In a time when they can't even get enough NORMAL figures in stock to satisfy demand, they need to stop wasting time on recolored versions and get more regular figures in stock.
I believe Chris McFeely touched on this in his YouTube video about galvatron
Final changes were made to the design for the movie after the toy had already been designed. Same thing happened to several of the 86 toys I think
Re: Transformers Generations Selects Toy Deco Galvatron Revealed (2109284)
Posted by o.supreme on July 6th, 2021 @ 10:16am CDT
Posted by o.supreme on July 6th, 2021 @ 10:16am CDT
https://tfwiki.net/wiki/Floro_Dery
I understand 30-40 years going on in this franchise toys-matching-animation is a big deal, but honestly for me, back in the 80's it wasn't given much thought, at least among my peers. I think it was generally understood that animation designs were altered to make the characters more humanoid/relatable? And the comics followed suit soon after only doing toy accurate representations for a couple of issues.
None of us expected the toys to match what we saw in the animated series. And although it is a staple of modern Transformers, it still not something I need. I mean I will go out of my way when TT specifically offers something more animation accurate, but that is more-or-less a Bonus to me, rather than something I demand. Take it from someone who once owned Ironhide, one of the most egregious definitions of toy/animation difference. It wasn't a big deal to me. I knew who the character's were, there was no existential identity crisis, or thought that the toys were in any way inferior for being different. I think Floro Dery's designs (the movie specifically) are awesome, even if they couldn't be translated in toy form at the time.
I understand 30-40 years going on in this franchise toys-matching-animation is a big deal, but honestly for me, back in the 80's it wasn't given much thought, at least among my peers. I think it was generally understood that animation designs were altered to make the characters more humanoid/relatable? And the comics followed suit soon after only doing toy accurate representations for a couple of issues.
None of us expected the toys to match what we saw in the animated series. And although it is a staple of modern Transformers, it still not something I need. I mean I will go out of my way when TT specifically offers something more animation accurate, but that is more-or-less a Bonus to me, rather than something I demand. Take it from someone who once owned Ironhide, one of the most egregious definitions of toy/animation difference. It wasn't a big deal to me. I knew who the character's were, there was no existential identity crisis, or thought that the toys were in any way inferior for being different. I think Floro Dery's designs (the movie specifically) are awesome, even if they couldn't be translated in toy form at the time.
Re: Transformers Generations Selects Toy Deco Galvatron Revealed (2109285)
Posted by TulioDude on July 6th, 2021 @ 10:16am CDT
Posted by TulioDude on July 6th, 2021 @ 10:16am CDT
Combine this with the Shattered Glass Collection Megatron parts to recreate Energon Megatron.
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Day 553 of waiting for Transformers Armada Masterpiece news.
Day 553 of waiting for Transformers Armada Masterpiece news.
Re: Transformers Generations Selects Toy Deco Galvatron Revealed (2109286)
Posted by Gauntlet101010 on July 6th, 2021 @ 10:16am CDT
Posted by Gauntlet101010 on July 6th, 2021 @ 10:16am CDT
@o.supreme - The toy was based off an earlier character model that had a totally different head. The movie changed, but the toy didn't. That's why the models don't match.
Hot Rod also has different colors in the movie.
I wouldn't mind a pure "Marvel deco", but the toy one is so similar that it doesn't amount to very much.
Hot Rod also has different colors in the movie.
I wouldn't mind a pure "Marvel deco", but the toy one is so similar that it doesn't amount to very much.
Re: Transformers Generations Selects Toy Deco Galvatron Revealed (2109287)
Posted by AcademyofDrX on July 6th, 2021 @ 10:16am CDT
This is probably as much info as you can hope to get. In general, the wiki is the best source. It just says that there were multiple design revisions.
https://tfwiki.net/wiki/Galvatron_(G1)#Notes
Posted by AcademyofDrX on July 6th, 2021 @ 10:16am CDT
DeathReviews wrote:I wonder - why did they mess up the colors in G1 to begin with? The toy Galvatron and movie Galvatron were nothing alike in terms of the way the colors were laid out. Was it because the movie was made before the toy, or vice-verse? Did somebody either at the animation studio, or in factory production, get it wrong, and they just determined that it was too late to do anything about it?
They ought to have moved to either recolor the movie character, or retool the figure, so that the colors were matched across media. Instead, we get situations like THIS, where they're stuck having to crank out two sets of figures - one that's 'cartoon accurate', and another that's 'figure accurate'.
In a time when they can't even get enough NORMAL figures in stock to satisfy demand, they need to stop wasting time on recolored versions and get more regular figures in stock.
This is probably as much info as you can hope to get. In general, the wiki is the best source. It just says that there were multiple design revisions.
https://tfwiki.net/wiki/Galvatron_(G1)#Notes
Re: Transformers Generations Selects Toy Deco Galvatron Revealed (2109288)
Posted by AllNewSuperRobot on July 6th, 2021 @ 10:19am CDT
Posted by AllNewSuperRobot on July 6th, 2021 @ 10:19am CDT
Although I do have a soft spot for the G1 toy design (The toy followed me everywhere as a kid). I think in terms of differentiating him as a different character from Megatron, for the show. Purple works better than a similarly grey aesthetic.
Re: Transformers Generations Selects Toy Deco Galvatron Revealed (2109289)
Posted by sol magnus on July 6th, 2021 @ 10:21am CDT
Your post makes it seem like you enjoy the toys but don't know how the sausage is/was made. I wonder how long you've had your robe and sickle, so to speak.
Posted by sol magnus on July 6th, 2021 @ 10:21am CDT
DeathReviews wrote:I wonder - why did they mess up the colors in G1 to begin with? The toy Galvatron and movie Galvatron were nothing alike in terms of the way the colors were laid out. Was it because the movie was made before the toy, or vice-verse? Did somebody either at the animation studio, or in factory production, get it wrong, and they just determined that it was too late to do anything about it?
They ought to have moved to either recolor the movie character, or retool the figure, so that the colors were matched across media. Instead, we get situations like THIS, where they're stuck having to crank out two sets of figures - one that's 'cartoon accurate', and another that's 'figure accurate'.
In a time when they can't even get enough NORMAL figures in stock to satisfy demand, they need to stop wasting time on recolored versions and get more regular figures in stock.
Your post makes it seem like you enjoy the toys but don't know how the sausage is/was made. I wonder how long you've had your robe and sickle, so to speak.
Re: Transformers Generations Selects Toy Deco Galvatron Revealed (2109295)
Posted by Wolfman Jake on July 6th, 2021 @ 10:46am CDT
Well, there you go! They were just inspired by the toy and comic deco.
I think it’s close enough. The stickers will help with some of the G1 toy detail, or you can leave off the stickers for a Marvel Comics look if you accept that the comic’s light bluish coloring represents silver chrome and is translated into plastic form as a semi-glossy off white color. The same thing happens with Optimus Prime. His G1 toy had chrome silver thighs, that are translated as white in the cartoon, but left light gray on most modern G1-inspired toys.
Posted by Wolfman Jake on July 6th, 2021 @ 10:46am CDT
AllNewSuperRobot wrote:Wolfman Jake wrote:Because it’s a deco inspired by the original G1 Galvatron toy and not actually a direct attempt at the Marvel Comics color scheme?
It comes down to phrasing:Behold, Galvatron! The herald of Unicron blasts his way into the Generations Selects line with this special edition figure! This Galvatron figure is inspired by the classic 1986 toy release, featuring comic-inspired deco.
So it is actually supposed to be a combination of both. Somehow.
Well, there you go! They were just inspired by the toy and comic deco.
I think it’s close enough. The stickers will help with some of the G1 toy detail, or you can leave off the stickers for a Marvel Comics look if you accept that the comic’s light bluish coloring represents silver chrome and is translated into plastic form as a semi-glossy off white color. The same thing happens with Optimus Prime. His G1 toy had chrome silver thighs, that are translated as white in the cartoon, but left light gray on most modern G1-inspired toys.
Re: Transformers Generations Selects Toy Deco Galvatron Revealed (2109298)
Posted by Sabrblade on July 6th, 2021 @ 10:49am CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on July 6th, 2021 @ 10:49am CDT
If they really wanted to give this toy Marvel colors, the gray would be light blue instead.
Re: Transformers Generations Selects Toy Deco Galvatron Revealed (2109299)
Posted by Cyber Bishop on July 6th, 2021 @ 11:06am CDT
Posted by Cyber Bishop on July 6th, 2021 @ 11:06am CDT
My biggest question is are they going to fix the shoulder screw up?
Re: Transformers Generations Selects Toy Deco Galvatron Revealed (2109300)
Posted by AllNewSuperRobot on July 6th, 2021 @ 11:08am CDT
"Inspired" by both... HasTak really must love sitting on the fence all the time
Posted by AllNewSuperRobot on July 6th, 2021 @ 11:08am CDT
Wolfman Jake wrote:Well, there you go! They were just inspired by the toy and comic deco.
"Inspired" by both... HasTak really must love sitting on the fence all the time
Re: Transformers Generations Selects Toy Deco Galvatron Revealed (2109301)
Posted by aronjlove on July 6th, 2021 @ 11:12am CDT
I think they did. Need to get home and put mine in a similar pose, but I think the arm pointing would be a little lower if not fixed.
Posted by aronjlove on July 6th, 2021 @ 11:12am CDT
Cyber Bishop wrote:My biggest question is are they going to fix the shoulder screw up?
I think they did. Need to get home and put mine in a similar pose, but I think the arm pointing would be a little lower if not fixed.
Re: Transformers Generations Selects Toy Deco Galvatron Revealed (2109305)
Posted by Sabrblade on July 6th, 2021 @ 11:17am CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on July 6th, 2021 @ 11:17am CDT
Considering they wrote this about Cyclonus on the Kingdom website:AllNewSuperRobot wrote:Wolfman Jake wrote:Well, there you go! They were just inspired by the toy and comic deco.
"Inspired" by both... HasTak really must love sitting on the fence all the time
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Re: Transformers Generations Selects Toy Deco Galvatron Revealed (2109307)
Posted by Randomhero on July 6th, 2021 @ 11:31am CDT
Maybe it’s attempting to do multiple things to catch the attention of several people and not just you wanting a very specific version of the deco?
Posted by Randomhero on July 6th, 2021 @ 11:31am CDT
AllNewSuperRobot wrote:Sabrblade wrote:Despite what the description says, that deco screams less "Marvel Galvatron II" and more "Japanese Galvatron II".
Yep. That would be why it looks so needlessly garish. I'd have expected better from HasTak. How hard is it to get this wrong?
When 3P can do it so easily and on a much smaller figure:
Maybe it’s attempting to do multiple things to catch the attention of several people and not just you wanting a very specific version of the deco?
Re: Transformers Generations Selects Toy Deco Galvatron Revealed (2109309)
Posted by AllNewSuperRobot on July 6th, 2021 @ 11:42am CDT
As opposed to every other figure?
This isn't the first time they have done a "toy-accurate" deco. Nor the first time they've done a "comic/media accurate" one. However, in this instance, I think the middle ground wasn't the choice that would have appealed to the most people.
"A Very specific version" has been the point of the more prominent figures within the Selects line so far. G2 Ramjet, Cordon etc
Posted by AllNewSuperRobot on July 6th, 2021 @ 11:42am CDT
Randomhero wrote:Maybe it’s attempting to do multiple things to catch the attention of several people and no just wanting a very specific version of the deco?
As opposed to every other figure?
This isn't the first time they have done a "toy-accurate" deco. Nor the first time they've done a "comic/media accurate" one. However, in this instance, I think the middle ground wasn't the choice that would have appealed to the most people.
"A Very specific version" has been the point of the more prominent figures within the Selects line so far. G2 Ramjet, Cordon etc
Re: Transformers Generations Selects Toy Deco Galvatron Revealed (2109312)
Posted by Randomhero on July 6th, 2021 @ 11:52am CDT
There’s a first time for everything. Hence applying stickers for a selects and black Zarak is attempting multiple things. He’s based on the cartoon and toy yes but his head module is homaging victory
Posted by Randomhero on July 6th, 2021 @ 11:52am CDT
AllNewSuperRobot wrote:Randomhero wrote:Maybe it’s attempting to do multiple things to catch the attention of several people and no just wanting a very specific version of the deco?
As opposed to every other figure?
This isn't the first time they have done a "toy-accurate" deco. Nor the first time they've done a "comic/media accurate" one. However, in this instance, I think the middle ground wasn't the choice that would have appealed to the most people.
"A Very specific version" has been the point of the more prominent figures within the Selects line so far. G2 Ramjet, Cordon etc
There’s a first time for everything. Hence applying stickers for a selects and black Zarak is attempting multiple things. He’s based on the cartoon and toy yes but his head module is homaging victory
Re: Transformers Generations Selects Toy Deco Galvatron Revealed (2109315)
Posted by AcademyofDrX on July 6th, 2021 @ 12:04pm CDT
Posted by AcademyofDrX on July 6th, 2021 @ 12:04pm CDT
On the boards of one of those other sites, fans are complaining about the sticker sheet even though it's completely optional. Fans complain if they don't get exactly what they want, and their needs are always contradictory enough that they'll never get what they want. I think an approach like this is best.
Of course, my standards may be more lax than others. I grew up with G1, and I understood that the toys and the cartoon characters and the comic characters were all the same. I grew up overlooking color or shape differences.
I think we should be grateful that they're even trying to acknowledge and reconcile 35 years of conflicting designs rather than nitpick a plastic color here or half an inch of height there, but I get the appeal of complaining, it's fun.
Of course, my standards may be more lax than others. I grew up with G1, and I understood that the toys and the cartoon characters and the comic characters were all the same. I grew up overlooking color or shape differences.
I think we should be grateful that they're even trying to acknowledge and reconcile 35 years of conflicting designs rather than nitpick a plastic color here or half an inch of height there, but I get the appeal of complaining, it's fun.
Re: Transformers Generations Selects Toy Deco Galvatron Revealed (2109317)
Posted by william-james88 on July 6th, 2021 @ 12:09pm CDT
The blue conveys lighting, like with superman's hair in vintage comics. It's like saying the MPs aren't cartoon accurate since they dont have cell shading.
Posted by william-james88 on July 6th, 2021 @ 12:09pm CDT
Sabrblade wrote:If they really wanted to give this toy Marvel colors, the gray would be light blue instead.
The blue conveys lighting, like with superman's hair in vintage comics. It's like saying the MPs aren't cartoon accurate since they dont have cell shading.
Re: Transformers Generations Selects Toy Deco Galvatron Revealed (2109318)
Posted by o.supreme on July 6th, 2021 @ 12:09pm CDT
Posted by o.supreme on July 6th, 2021 @ 12:09pm CDT
Just got an email from BBTS, they have Selects Galvatron up for Pre-order as well (has arrival date of November, which seems more likely than September). I'm sure Pulse will have it up within the next few minutes.
Re: Transformers Generations Selects Toy Deco Galvatron Revealed (2109322)
Posted by aronjlove on July 6th, 2021 @ 12:14pm CDT
Aaaannnnd its been ordered lol I've been spamming F5 on the Pulse site but nothing yet.
Posted by aronjlove on July 6th, 2021 @ 12:14pm CDT
o.supreme wrote:Just got an email from BBTS, they have Selects Galvatron up for Pre-order as well (has arrival date of November, which seems more likely than September). I'm sure Pulse will have it up within the next few minutes.
Aaaannnnd its been ordered lol I've been spamming F5 on the Pulse site but nothing yet.
Re: Transformers Generations Selects Toy Deco Galvatron Revealed (2109324)
Posted by o.supreme on July 6th, 2021 @ 12:23pm CDT
Posted by o.supreme on July 6th, 2021 @ 12:23pm CDT
Yeah... IIRC they were a bit late in the hour with the SG Bugbite reveal two weeks ago.
I've just been curious though, how to online retailers obtain information about official reveals? They often get them at least a couple of hours before I would think, perhaps even a couple days before, perhaps agreeing to an NDA until the same day? I just remember some obscure site had the Selects Black Zarak pre-order up at least 2-3 hours before Pulse revealed it. So much so that many thought it was an April fools hoax.
I've just been curious though, how to online retailers obtain information about official reveals? They often get them at least a couple of hours before I would think, perhaps even a couple days before, perhaps agreeing to an NDA until the same day? I just remember some obscure site had the Selects Black Zarak pre-order up at least 2-3 hours before Pulse revealed it. So much so that many thought it was an April fools hoax.
Re: Transformers Generations Selects Toy Deco Galvatron Revealed (2109325)
Posted by Sabrblade on July 6th, 2021 @ 12:24pm CDT
It's no different than when Takara did that Marvel-colored MP-8X King Grimlock with slate blue instead of black. It evokes the character's appearance more directly even if it was just an artistic technique.
Plus, Megatron is a gray character and he was consistently gray in the comics, in contrast to Galvatron II's usual blue.
Posted by Sabrblade on July 6th, 2021 @ 12:24pm CDT
He's light blue even in broad daylight in the comics.william-james88 wrote:Sabrblade wrote:If they really wanted to give this toy Marvel colors, the gray would be light blue instead.
The blue conveys lighting, like with superman's hair in vintage comics. It's like saying the MPs aren't cartoon accurate since they dont have cell shading.
It's no different than when Takara did that Marvel-colored MP-8X King Grimlock with slate blue instead of black. It evokes the character's appearance more directly even if it was just an artistic technique.
Plus, Megatron is a gray character and he was consistently gray in the comics, in contrast to Galvatron II's usual blue.
Re: Transformers Generations Selects Toy Deco Galvatron Revealed (2109326)
Posted by Rtron on July 6th, 2021 @ 12:28pm CDT
It's pointless, you'll never get people to understand this. They just want to complain.
Posted by Rtron on July 6th, 2021 @ 12:28pm CDT
william-james88 wrote:Sabrblade wrote:If they really wanted to give this toy Marvel colors, the gray would be light blue instead.
The blue conveys lighting, like with superman's hair in vintage comics. It's like saying the MPs aren't cartoon accurate since they dont have cell shading.
It's pointless, you'll never get people to understand this. They just want to complain.
Re: Transformers Generations Selects Toy Deco Galvatron Revealed (2109327)
Posted by o.supreme on July 6th, 2021 @ 12:31pm CDT
Posted by o.supreme on July 6th, 2021 @ 12:31pm CDT
I haven't received the email yet, but Pulse does have it now.
Re: Transformers Generations Selects Toy Deco Galvatron Revealed (2109328)
Posted by Razorbeast88 on July 6th, 2021 @ 12:34pm CDT
Posted by Razorbeast88 on July 6th, 2021 @ 12:34pm CDT
Based on BBTS images looks like he has the shoulder fix after all
Re: Transformers Generations Selects Toy Deco Galvatron Revealed (2109329)
Posted by Wolfman Jake on July 6th, 2021 @ 12:45pm CDT
Posted by Wolfman Jake on July 6th, 2021 @ 12:45pm CDT
I just put in my pre-order for Selects Galvatron with Hasbro Pulse. They also have Netflix Spoiler Pack 3 available again, so I was able to order one of that too. I couldn’t pass up the Chance to add Skelevore to my collection. 
Re: Transformers Generations Selects Toy Deco Galvatron Revealed (2109332)
Posted by AcademyofDrX on July 6th, 2021 @ 12:49pm CDT
OT but Skelivore absolutely rules
Posted by AcademyofDrX on July 6th, 2021 @ 12:49pm CDT
Wolfman Jake wrote:I just put in my pre-order for Selects Galvatron with Hasbro Pulse. They also have Netflix Spoiler Pack 3 available again, so I was able to order one of that too. I couldn’t pass up the Chance to add Skelevore to my collection.
OT but Skelivore absolutely rules
Re: Transformers Generations Selects Toy Deco Galvatron Revealed (2109333)
Posted by o.supreme on July 6th, 2021 @ 12:51pm CDT
Awesome! Now I don't have to wait for walmart, or take the chance they'll just cancel my pre-order...
Posted by o.supreme on July 6th, 2021 @ 12:51pm CDT
Wolfman Jake wrote:They also have Netflix Spoiler Pack 3 available again
Awesome! Now I don't have to wait for walmart, or take the chance they'll just cancel my pre-order...
sonofa....Pulse wrote: The Item you have selected is currently only available as early access to Pulse Premium members.
Re: Transformers Generations Selects Toy Deco Galvatron Revealed (2109334)
Posted by sol magnus on July 6th, 2021 @ 12:55pm CDT
I dunno man, unless it's GI Joe Classified stuff Pulse Premium has been aces for me.
Posted by sol magnus on July 6th, 2021 @ 12:55pm CDT
o.supreme wrote:Wolfman Jake wrote:They also have Netflix Spoiler Pack 3 available again
Awesome! Now I don't have to wait for walmart, or take the chance they'll just cancel my pre-order...sonafa....Pulse wrote: The Item you have selected is currently only available as early access to Pulse Premium members.
I dunno man, unless it's GI Joe Classified stuff Pulse Premium has been aces for me.
Re: Transformers Generations Selects Toy Deco Galvatron Revealed (2109335)
Posted by Wolfman Jake on July 6th, 2021 @ 12:56pm CDT
Try again in a few hours. The premium exclusivity is only a 2 or 3 hour head start. Good luck!
Posted by Wolfman Jake on July 6th, 2021 @ 12:56pm CDT
o.supreme wrote:Wolfman Jake wrote:They also have Netflix Spoiler Pack 3 available again
Awesome! Now I don't have to wait for walmart, or take the chance they'll just cancel my pre-order...sonafa....Pulse wrote: The Item you have selected is currently only available as early access to Pulse Premium members.
Try again in a few hours. The premium exclusivity is only a 2 or 3 hour head start. Good luck!
Re: Transformers Generations Selects Toy Deco Galvatron Revealed (2109336)
Posted by o.supreme on July 6th, 2021 @ 1:01pm CDT
Thank you. Yeah it says "available at a Later Date", but usually it drops around 1pm my time. With the limit of 1 per order hopefully it works out. I've not been denied anything because of this restriction before, and usually I try to only order shipments that exceed $50 so I still get the free shipping, so the extra $50 on premium membership would have been a waste for me.
Also, I'm just curious, is the spoiler box actually IN STOCK now , or just another pre-order? if it's actually in stock now and shipping as soon as paid I'll go for it, if not I'll just stick with my walmart pre-order.
Posted by o.supreme on July 6th, 2021 @ 1:01pm CDT
Wolfman Jake wrote:Try again in a few hours. The premium exclusivity is only a 2 or 3 hour head start. Good luck!
Thank you. Yeah it says "available at a Later Date", but usually it drops around 1pm my time. With the limit of 1 per order hopefully it works out. I've not been denied anything because of this restriction before, and usually I try to only order shipments that exceed $50 so I still get the free shipping, so the extra $50 on premium membership would have been a waste for me.
Also, I'm just curious, is the spoiler box actually IN STOCK now , or just another pre-order? if it's actually in stock now and shipping as soon as paid I'll go for it, if not I'll just stick with my walmart pre-order.
Re: Transformers Generations Selects Toy Deco Galvatron Revealed (2109337)
Posted by sol magnus on July 6th, 2021 @ 1:06pm CDT
It's available now, and Galvatron is two per customer.
Posted by sol magnus on July 6th, 2021 @ 1:06pm CDT
o.supreme wrote:Wolfman Jake wrote:Try again in a few hours. The premium exclusivity is only a 2 or 3 hour head start. Good luck!
Thank you. Yeah it says "available at a Later Date", but usually it drops around 1pm my time. With the limit of 1 per order hopefully it works out. I've not been denied anything because of this restriction before, and usually I try to only order shipments that exceed $50 so I still get the free shipping, so the extra $50 on premium membership would have been a waste for me.
Also, I'm just curious, is the spoiler box actually IN STOCK now , or just another pre-order? if it's actually in stock now and shipping as soon as paid I'll go for it, if not I'll just stick with my walmart pre-order.
It's available now, and Galvatron is two per customer.
Re: Transformers Generations Selects Toy Deco Galvatron Revealed (2109340)
Posted by AllNewSuperRobot on July 6th, 2021 @ 1:18pm CDT
Posted by AllNewSuperRobot on July 6th, 2021 @ 1:18pm CDT
£58.99 - Pulse UK
£62.99 - InDemand Toys (10% deposit available)
Also with the same two figure limit per customer.
£62.99 - InDemand Toys (10% deposit available)
This pre-order item will be available to dispatch on approx 01/11/2021
Also with the same two figure limit per customer.
Re: Transformers Generations Selects Toy Deco Galvatron Revealed (2109344)
Posted by Overcracker on July 6th, 2021 @ 1:25pm CDT
Posted by Overcracker on July 6th, 2021 @ 1:25pm CDT
Now I think I'm gonna have to double dip. This version and the rumored Wireframe Unicron Galvatron. Can't wait for pics of that.
