Transformers Velocitron Speedia 500 Victory Universe Galaxy Shuttle Revealed
Wednesday, October 5th, 2022 4:22PM CDT
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Well, you never know what you will find when you are in the depths of Ebay.
Thanks to a new Ebay listing, we have what appears to be our first look at the mysterious Leader Class figure from the 2nd wave of the Walmart exclusive line, and in this case it is Victory Universe Galaxy Shuttle!
Galaxy Shuttle uses the Siege Astrotrain as a base mold, with a new head and Autoboy-y color scheme. He still possesses the Astrotrain train mode, now with an original paint job to make up for the fact that Galaxy Shuttle did not previously triple-change.
Galaxy Shuttle was a character who originated in the Transformers Victory cartoon, and it appears as if he will make a nice addition to the Haslab Star Saber which will be hopefully shipping soon.
Check out the images below, and let us know what you think in the comments section below!
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Posted by primalxconvoy on October 5th, 2022 @ 4:28pm CDT
I'll have to see some legit YouTubers review this and/or see if any add-on kits come out to fix the shuttle mode.
Posted by SpaceEagle on October 5th, 2022 @ 4:32pm CDT
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on October 5th, 2022 @ 4:36pm CDT
primalxconvoy wrote:I'm interested as it's a "new" character, but as it's the by p*ss-poor, AT mold (with the "unfinished" shuttle rear), I'm not so sold on it. The inflated price/irrelevant accessories are also not interesting for me.
I'll have to see some legit YouTubers review this and/or see if any add-on kits come out to fix the shuttle mode.
It's Ebay and a reseller, so that won't be the MSRP.
He looks like he'll go excellently with the Botropolis Rescue Mission set from Earthrise. Train Mode tho... they did not plan the mold color layout that well in hindsight.
Posted by SpaceEagle on October 5th, 2022 @ 4:39pm CDT
Jelze Bunnycat wrote:Train Mode tho... they did not plan the mold color layout that well in hindsight.
Probably an unfortunate compromise due to the original not having a train mode
Maybe they guessed Victory fans wouldn't really bother with the train mode and expected kids not to care all too much!
Posted by Rodimus Prime on October 5th, 2022 @ 4:50pm CDT
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on October 5th, 2022 @ 4:51pm CDT
Posted by SpaceEagle on October 5th, 2022 @ 4:52pm CDT
D-Maximal_Primal wrote:Even though it is not particularly accurate, I really like this, that head sculpt speaks to me.
Same here, the headsculpt is very nice. Helps also make it feel distinct from Astrotrain along with the colour scheme. Perhaps one could even just slap some Decepticon symbols and pretend this is "Takara G1 Astrotrain"...
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on October 5th, 2022 @ 4:54pm CDT
SpaceEagle wrote:D-Maximal_Primal wrote:Even though it is not particularly accurate, I really like this, that head sculpt speaks to me.
Same here, the headsculpt is very nice. Helps also make it feel distinct from Astrotrain along with the colour scheme. Perhaps one could even just slap some Decepticon symbols and pretend this is "Takara G1 Astrotrain"...
I saw someone mention that on Twitter, with a new head it could be toy colors Astrotrain. I like that idea, but I like Galaxy Shuttle more. Victory Saber is going to have a friend at least once he arrives!
Posted by Flashwave on October 5th, 2022 @ 4:58pm CDT
The new head looks great and I love the Bot and Shuttle colors chimes. The train is broken up weird but I can take it.
Posted by primalxconvoy on October 5th, 2022 @ 4:59pm CDT
Jelze Bunnycat wrote:It's Ebay and a reseller, so that won't be the MSRP.
I felt the original price for that mold was overpriced.
Anyway, some comparison pics.
Posted by SpaceEagle on October 5th, 2022 @ 5:02pm CDT
D-Maximal_Primal wrote:SpaceEagle wrote:D-Maximal_Primal wrote:Even though it is not particularly accurate, I really like this, that head sculpt speaks to me.
Same here, the headsculpt is very nice. Helps also make it feel distinct from Astrotrain along with the colour scheme. Perhaps one could even just slap some Decepticon symbols and pretend this is "Takara G1 Astrotrain"...
I saw someone mention that on Twitter, with a new head it could be toy colors Astrotrain. I like that idea, but I like Galaxy Shuttle more. Victory Saber is going to have a friend at least once he arrives!
Heh, yeah, I'm likewise keeping him as Galaxy Shuttle to go along with my VS!
Posted by Sabrblade on October 5th, 2022 @ 5:06pm CDT
I WANT IT!!!!!
Posted by Whifflefire on October 5th, 2022 @ 6:07pm CDT
Posted by Nemesis Primal on October 5th, 2022 @ 6:15pm CDT
I wonder if he races in shuttle mode or train mode.
Posted by o.supreme on October 5th, 2022 @ 6:17pm CDT
Wow, this is exciting. I just posted a while back about Leader Astrotrain and Doubledealer not getting any reuse, Galaxy Shuttle seemed a good fit (even though I think its a bit small), but I dont think we'll be getting a CC or Titan version any time soon, so I'll take it.
Hopefully a Selects Masterforce Doubleclouder (toy deco) isn't too far behind
Posted by Perceptor1996 on October 5th, 2022 @ 6:24pm CDT
Posted by -Kanrabat- on October 5th, 2022 @ 6:50pm CDT
I may buy IF I see it live in store. Probabilities of that happening: 1%.
Posted by Gauntlet101010 on October 5th, 2022 @ 7:03pm CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on October 5th, 2022 @ 7:09pm CDT
The tender/launchpad is colored to look like the Rocket Base, which Galaxy Shuttle used in Victory.Gauntlet101010 wrote:Even if I weren't budgeting the answer would still be no. The robot mode is striking in those colors, but neither mode does the job for me. I wonder why the landing pad / tender is in those colors. Works for shuttle mode, but makes it stand out in a bad way in vehicle.
Posted by o.supreme on October 5th, 2022 @ 7:11pm CDT
-Kanrabat- wrote:That obvious repaint took longer than I thought.
I may buy IF I see it live in store. Probabilities of that happening: 1%.
Just curious if you've been able to find RiD Scourge? I saw 2 at a larger Walmart a few weeks back, but then just this past Sunday, I went to a smaller Walmart where I was shocked to see 4 on the shelf (Still no Cosmos), but it gives me hope of more likelihood of seeing this Galaxy Shuttle Leader on the shelf at some point.
Posted by Burn on October 5th, 2022 @ 7:17pm CDT
I never got the Astrotrain version, and the more I look at this the more I just go ... meh.
Posted by SpaceEagle on October 5th, 2022 @ 7:22pm CDT
Burn wrote:I get that they had the mold there waiting to be used ... but a new mold could have been developed with a potential re-use for Armada Jetfire.
I never got the Astrotrain version, and the more I look at this the more I just go ... meh.
A bit of a shame indeed but I'm guessing HasTak were playing it safe using an older mold for a fairly obscure character.
Posted by Nemesis Primal on October 5th, 2022 @ 7:25pm CDT
Check a page back, that question was basically all of yesterday's conversation.o.supreme wrote:-Kanrabat- wrote:That obvious repaint took longer than I thought.
I may buy IF I see it live in store. Probabilities of that happening: 1%.
Just curious if you've been able to find RiD Scourge? I saw 2 at a larger Walmart a few weeks back, but then just this past Sunday, I went to a smaller Walmart where I was shocked to see 4 on the shelf (Still no Cosmos), but it gives me hope of more likelihood of seeing this Galaxy Shuttle Leader on the shelf at some point.
Posted by Starseeker on October 5th, 2022 @ 7:42pm CDT
I love Siege Astrotrain, so I'll be happy to pick up this mold again.
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on October 5th, 2022 @ 8:13pm CDT
Posted by SpaceEagle on October 5th, 2022 @ 8:17pm CDT
chuckdawg1999 wrote:I really like the look but no, this doesn't work as Galaxy Shuttle. I'm not sure if I want it.
Something something buy this to show HasTak that Galaxy Shuttle is liked something
In all seriousness it probably would help show that people want more stuff from Victory.
Posted by Emerje on October 5th, 2022 @ 8:35pm CDT
So I guess Hasbro doesn't consider anything after 1990 as part of the G1 universe?
Emerje
Posted by o.supreme on October 5th, 2022 @ 9:18pm CDT
Posted by SpaceEagle on October 5th, 2022 @ 9:19pm CDT
Emerje wrote:Definitely getting, definitely not ever going into the abysmal train mode. Shuttle mode is a little more acceptable since Galaxy Shuttle wasn't exactly modeled off a real NASA shuttle. Autobots are definitely winning the toy space race these last 5 years or so between Sky Lynx, two Micromasters, Omega Supreme, the Ark, Cosmos, and Galaxy Shuttle versus just Astrotrain.
So I guess Hasbro doesn't consider anything after 1990 as part of the G1 universe?
Emerje
I'm guessing to avoid confusing Americans who didn't grow up with Japanese-exclusive shows, seeing as Hasbro is acting like Japanese-exclusive characters have never been represented by them before despite figures like CW Liokaiser existing.
Posted by primalxconvoy on October 5th, 2022 @ 10:14pm CDT
SpaceEagle wrote:I'm guessing to avoid confusing some non-Japanese who didn't grow up with Japanese-exclusive shows, seeing as Hasbro is acting like Japanese-exclusive characters have never been represented by them before despite figures like CW Liokaiser existing.
Fixed it for you!
(British, Australian, etc TF fans say hi!)
Anyway, I wonder if this figure will be popular in Japan? I suspect it will be a TT Mall exclusive.
Posted by SpaceEagle on October 5th, 2022 @ 10:16pm CDT
primalxconvoy wrote:SpaceEagle wrote:I'm guessing to avoid confusing some non-Japanese who didn't grow up with Japanese-exclusive shows, seeing as Hasbro is acting like Japanese-exclusive characters have never been represented by them before despite figures like CW Liokaiser existing.
Fixed it for you!
(British, Australian, etc TF fans say hi!)
D'oh, yeah that makes more sense. It's even sillier since I was just watching a Thew video earlier...
Posted by Nemesis Destron on October 5th, 2022 @ 10:43pm CDT
That said I'm unfortunately passing up on this attempt at a great TF and a not so great representation and if we are lucky will take another crack at a better Galaxy Shuttle down the road...'nuff said!
Posted by sol magnus on October 5th, 2022 @ 11:01pm CDT
Posted by SpaceEagle on October 5th, 2022 @ 11:12pm CDT
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on October 6th, 2022 @ 6:35am CDT
SpaceEagle wrote:D-Maximal_Primal wrote:SpaceEagle wrote:D-Maximal_Primal wrote:Even though it is not particularly accurate, I really like this, that head sculpt speaks to me.
Same here, the headsculpt is very nice. Helps also make it feel distinct from Astrotrain along with the colour scheme. Perhaps one could even just slap some Decepticon symbols and pretend this is "Takara G1 Astrotrain"...
I saw someone mention that on Twitter, with a new head it could be toy colors Astrotrain. I like that idea, but I like Galaxy Shuttle more. Victory Saber is going to have a friend at least once he arrives!
Heh, yeah, I'm likewise keeping him as Galaxy Shuttle to go along with my VS!
Looking at the Victory primary cast page on the wiki, we are slowly but surely getting the bots in there.
Autobot wise, we have Star Saber, Victory Leo, Galaxy Shuttle, Greatshot, Holi, and Fire, So we just need the other half of the Micromasters, and then the 2 combiners. As for the cons, should we actually get Dinoking from the core Dinobots, we would have some representation of the entire primary con cast save Deathsaurus in a proper standalone release (we technically have that Botcon toy and Liokaiser torso, but I am not counting either since one is a hard to get old exclusive and the other has no Deathsaurus robot mode)
Posted by ZeroWolf on October 6th, 2022 @ 7:00am CDT
As for Galaxy Shuttle, I like it. Its nice to see Hasbro dipping into the Japanese characters
Posted by Big Grim on October 6th, 2022 @ 7:31am CDT
~ Grim
Posted by Betenoire on October 6th, 2022 @ 9:22am CDT
Posted by o.supreme on October 6th, 2022 @ 9:25am CDT
Betenoire wrote:It's up at Wally now. $55.97.
It's out of stock, but Pulse has it at the moment.
Posted by AcademyofDrX on October 6th, 2022 @ 9:25am CDT
Links:
Crasher: https://www.walmart.com/ip/seot/337067944?wmlspartner=FYAGeMjDX6c&=&affs=p&wid=5b6b4213e4b0bcb699adeb9f&u1=&oid=223073.10006940&sourceid=37141976172661509211&affillinktype=3&veh=aff
Shadowstrip: https://www.walmart.com/ip/seot/188537643?wmlspartner=FYAGeMjDX6c&=&affs=p&wid=5b6b4213e4b0bcb699adeb9f&u1=&oid=223073.10006940&sourceid=37141976172661509211&affillinktype=3&veh=aff
Hot Rod: https://www.walmart.com/ip/seot/1672387646?wmlspartner=FYAGeMjDX6c&=&affs=p&wid=5b6b4213e4b0bcb699adeb9f&u1=&oid=223073.10006940&sourceid=37141976172661509211&affillinktype=3&veh=aff
Galaxy Shuttle: https://www.walmart.com/ip/seot/869742903?wmlspartner=FYAGeMjDX6c&=&affs=p&wid=5b6b4213e4b0bcb699adeb9f&u1=&oid=223073.10006940&sourceid=37141976172661509211&affillinktype=3&veh=aff
Via Preternia on Twitter
Posted by o.supreme on October 6th, 2022 @ 9:34am CDT
Now its the opposite, which is good, and what I wanted anyway . Hopefully Walmart doesn't screw their pre-orders up this time... or get them months after they arrive in store.
Posted by o.supreme on October 6th, 2022 @ 9:38am CDT
D-Maximal_Primal wrote:Autobot wise, we have Star Saber, Victory Leo, Galaxy Shuttle, Greatshot, Holi, and Fire, So we just need the other half of the Micromasters, and then the 2 combiners. As for the cons, should we actually get Dinoking from the core Dinobots, we would have some representation of the entire primary con cast save Deathsaurus in a proper standalone release (we technically have that Botcon toy and Liokaiser torso, but I am not counting either since one is a hard to get old exclusive and the other has no Deathsaurus robot mode)
I do realize you said "primary" cast, but the Decepticon Cast of Victory was very small. Only 2 you didn't mention were the Mega Pretenders. SkyBlack Shadow we got in TR, so that just leaves Blue Bacchus, which would probably only ever happen if we got a new Crossblades first.
Posted by o.supreme on October 6th, 2022 @ 9:44am CDT
AcademyofDrX wrote:Only Galaxy Shuttle is available to order, though links are up for the others. Galaxy Shuttle sold out at Pulse for Premium customers in minutes.
Links:
Crasher: https://www.walmart.com/ip/seot/337067944?wmlspartner=FYAGeMjDX6c&=&affs=p&wid=5b6b4213e4b0bcb699adeb9f&u1=&oid=223073.10006940&sourceid=37141976172661509211&affillinktype=3&veh=aff
Shadowstrip: https://www.walmart.com/ip/seot/188537643?wmlspartner=FYAGeMjDX6c&=&affs=p&wid=5b6b4213e4b0bcb699adeb9f&u1=&oid=223073.10006940&sourceid=37141976172661509211&affillinktype=3&veh=aff
Hot Rod: https://www.walmart.com/ip/seot/1672387646?wmlspartner=FYAGeMjDX6c&=&affs=p&wid=5b6b4213e4b0bcb699adeb9f&u1=&oid=223073.10006940&sourceid=37141976172661509211&affillinktype=3&veh=aff
Galaxy Shuttle: https://www.walmart.com/ip/seot/869742903?wmlspartner=FYAGeMjDX6c&=&affs=p&wid=5b6b4213e4b0bcb699adeb9f&u1=&oid=223073.10006940&sourceid=37141976172661509211&affillinktype=3&veh=aff
Via Preternia on Twitter
These are going in and out of stock at random, so keep checking. Galaxy Shuttle was OOS at first, but then I checked a few minutes ago, and it was available. As of this moment looks like Crasher, Shadowstrip and Hot Rod are OOS, but that can change...hopefully because I'd like to get Shadowstrip if possible.
Posted by DeathReviews on October 6th, 2022 @ 9:56am CDT
And in the meantime - there's STILL no restock of Cosmos on Pulse, nor is he included at the Walmart website. Bah!
Posted by william-james88 on October 6th, 2022 @ 9:58am CDT
Are G1 toy in new decos a thing you fans would like to see Hasbro pursue?
We also have the reveals/preorders of the 4 new toys for Velocitron wave 2: Hot Rod toy deco, Shadowstrip, Crasher and Galaxy Shuttle.
Here is a link to the preorders on Pulse: https://hasbropulse.com/search?q=transformers
And here are the links for Walmart:
https://www.walmart.com/shop/walmart-co ... ansformers?wmlspartner=FYAGeMjDX6c&=&affs=p&wid=5b6b4213e4b0bcb699adeb9f&u1=&oid=223073.10006940&sourceid=37141976172661509211&affillinktype=3&veh=aff
Crasher: https://www.walmart.com/ip/seot/337067944?wmlspartner=FYAGeMjDX6c&=&affs=p&wid=5b6b4213e4b0bcb699adeb9f&u1=&oid=223073.10006940&sourceid=37141976172661509211&affillinktype=3&veh=aff
Shadowstrip: https://www.walmart.com/ip/seot/188537643?wmlspartner=FYAGeMjDX6c&=&affs=p&wid=5b6b4213e4b0bcb699adeb9f&u1=&oid=223073.10006940&sourceid=37141976172661509211&affillinktype=3&veh=aff
Hot Rod: https://www.walmart.com/ip/seot/1672387646?wmlspartner=FYAGeMjDX6c&=&affs=p&wid=5b6b4213e4b0bcb699adeb9f&u1=&oid=223073.10006940&sourceid=37141976172661509211&affillinktype=3&veh=aff
Galaxy Shuttle: https://www.walmart.com/ip/seot/869742903?wmlspartner=FYAGeMjDX6c&=&affs=p&wid=5b6b4213e4b0bcb699adeb9f&u1=&oid=223073.10006940&sourceid=37141976172661509211&affillinktype=3&veh=aff
Posted by SpaceEagle on October 6th, 2022 @ 10:07am CDT
Posted by -Kanrabat- on October 6th, 2022 @ 10:11am CDT
AGAIN?
Why?
Why not re-release Soundwave and the cassettes?
At least PinkRod is somewhat new.
Posted by Gauntlet101010 on October 6th, 2022 @ 10:15am CDT
And, in regards to Starscream, this time his face is painted like the toon. Plus, how often have we gotten this version of the mold?
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on October 6th, 2022 @ 10:15am CDT
Posted by DeathReviews on October 6th, 2022 @ 10:22am CDT
-Kanrabat- wrote:That Starscream.
AGAIN?
Why?
Why not re-release Soundwave and the cassettes?
At least PinkRod is somewhat new.
They did do a re-issue of Soundwave and the cassettes a few years back at Walmart. For a change, those sold pretty well, unlike many re-issues. This G1 Starscream has some alterations, it looks like. Besides the colors, they appear to have added 5mm ports to the hand pieces so he can actually hold other weapons and accessories. There also seem to be matching ports on the the null-ray cannon pieces. Also they included a mini Megatron alt mode weapon. All of which is an improvement. Though that doesn't mean the G1 seekers weren't still a mess of partsforming.