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Old 06-17-2008, 12:09 PM   #1
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Mini-review : Universe Classics Galvatron

Before people start complaining "Oh, but it's just a prototype": NO, it's not a prototype. It's the actual production toy. What you see here is what you will get.

ROBOT MODE









TANK MODE













ATTEMPT AT FIGURING OUT HYPOTHETICAL SPACE CANNON







PROS

-nice compact tank mode (no gaps or visible robot parts except for the hand inside the back of the turret)
-turret can rotate 360
-interesting transformation

CONS

-left arm keeps popping off because the ball joint is too big for the socket
-headsculpt makes Galvatron look like a toothless grandpa
-backheavy
-legs may pop off during transformation
-back halves in robot mode may also pop off during transformation
-ugly shade of orange (similar to Micron Legend Megatron)
-could use more paint apps to better define the tank treads (see: Marvel Crossovers Hulk)
-weird leg design... knees are too high
-not very stable in robot mode because of the backheavyness and the funky feet design
-limited poseability in the right arm (backpack gets a bit in the way when you move the arm up and it cannot move in or out - forearm is more poseable though)
-still no clue about the foldable legs... can't figure out the space cannon mode if there is one...

Overall, pretty disapointing. I say wait and pray for the Henkei version to solve the shoulder and deco problems. I've been able to fix the shoulder by resculpting it and adding epoxy to re-shape, but we shouldn't have to perform that kind of stuff when we purchase a brand new toy.

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Old 06-17-2008, 12:13 PM   #2
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Re: Mini-review : Universe Classics Galvatron

Mmmm... Geezertron sounds lame, just as bad as TIT Megs

What's the scale of this fig, is it as tall as Classics Megs?
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Old 06-17-2008, 12:16 PM   #3
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Re: Mini-review : Universe Classics Galvatron

Same height, but Galvatron looks skinnier because of the odd proportions...
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Old 06-17-2008, 12:25 PM   #4
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Re: Mini-review : Universe Classics Galvatron

I was really looking forward to this figure. Now, not so much...
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Old 06-17-2008, 01:01 PM   #5
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Re: Mini-review : Universe Classics Galvatron

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Old 06-17-2008, 01:09 PM   #6
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Re: Mini-review : Universe Classics Galvatron

I feel like the con logo should be on his chest, not shoulder, if there is room. I'm also getting sick of the silver and gold faction symbols. It was cool for the movie, but for these and animated I would like to see the red and purple. Guess I will be waiting for the Henkei version of this too. Thanks for the review as always Pascal
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Old 06-17-2008, 01:44 PM   #7
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Re: Mini-review : Universe Classics Galvatron

Any chance you have a Titanium G1 Magnus or Titanium G1 Rodimus... I'm curious as to whether they all fit to scale with Universe Galvatron?

Otherwise, he looks cool IMO...
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Old 06-17-2008, 02:13 PM   #8
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Re: Mini-review : Universe Classics Galvatron

Additional pics...

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As for people claiming this Galvatron was originally planned as a 6Ti figure, I don't think it's the case, the transformation is way too complex for a 6Ti figure.
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Old 06-17-2008, 02:54 PM   #9
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Cool, thanks for the pics - finally, Rodimus Prime & Galvatron are to scale, now I can re-create the final battle scene in the animated movie, lol...
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Old 06-17-2008, 02:57 PM   #10
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Re: Mini-review : Universe Classics Galvatron

The tank mode to me looks to lazy and lacks detail, ie. from the side view, you can barely make out the different colour used for the treads.

Bot mode looks cool though. I think the joint QA is shitty in general for the Universe line - the Prowl I got last night has the same thing with his right door..keeps popping off during transformation.
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