Universe 2.0 Galvatron Review/Thoughts

Discussion in 'Transformers Feedback & Reviews' started by Paladin, Jun 26, 2008.

  1. Nerroth

    Nerroth Alea iacta est.

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    Nice!


    I bet the Henkei version will have a more G1-esque colour scheme, though.


    Oh, also - is there any word on what kind of colour scheme a Henkei version of Galvatron might have?
     
  2. NGW

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    Watched a couple vids of him last night, and having seen packaged shots of him, he looks pretty badass.

    Size issue aside, I think I will pick him up.
     
  3. Peaugh

    Peaugh Hi.

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    Just got him in the mail today, and I won't get long-winded here. My review is as follows:

    Yes, he's small, but he packs so much awesome in that tiny package that it's incredibly easy to forgive his height.

    Anything else would just be wasting your time. Buy him.

    Video review is up here:

    YouTube - Transformers Universe/Classics 2.0 Galvatron
     
  4. Dupree

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    great review!!! He looks like alot of fun and definately worth his price...I hope to find one soon
     
  5. unicronsupreme

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    I can't believe that no one has done this pose yet:

    [​IMG]
     
  6. Obvious Prime

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    Great pic! I didn't know his fingers were like spikes. G1 Scourge homage perhaps?
     
  7. TCracker

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    Woot! That made him even more....more.....err.....meaner!! Yes!
     
  8. Soundblaster1

    Soundblaster1 The Heisenberg of Toys

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    Obvy- His fingers aren't really spikes... They're just finger-shaped more than usual.

    I'll have some pics later once my camera batteries charge.
     
  9. Ktulu

    Ktulu Whoosh TFW2005 Supporter

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    EVERYTHING IS GOING AS I HAVE FORSEEN

    Cool pose :D 
     
  10. dmc2008

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    Just got this guy... WOW. Way cooler than I thought. I purposely avoided looking at his instructions as I wanted my first Galvatron to be a surprise... and I was not disappointed. Very involved transformation, one of my fave tanks to this day. Should have been a voyager, not so much because of scale, but he deserves bigger parts due to his awesome transformation. The same could be said of TFA Blitzwing in reverse... I wish he was a deluxe because his transformation fits that of a deluxe triple-changer, plus his tank plane mode would be much more excusable and actually pretty damn cool... Anyways...
    Get Galvatron! He's at most Kohl's! Yeah, Kohl's.
     
  11. Dupree

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    Found mine at Kohl's today as well....I can't describe how impressed with him I am. I've always wanted a Galvatron but couldn't justify getting the g1 version for a while cuz I was broke at the time. The first transformation took me a few minutes but it was challenging and fun and when I finally got everything into place, he looked incredible. He was the last one at my Kohl's and even though I paid an extra 2 bucks and some change, he was well worth that extra fee.
     
  12. Bumble Prime

    Bumble Prime all the time

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    Just got this guy.... Definitley my favorite universe deluxe so far....

    Very complex transformation and awesome in both modes....

    Only complaint is that the cannon shoulder isnt on a ball joint, that would have made him perfect.
     
  13. Isa0

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    This guy is amazing. I'm not planning on getting any other Universe Figures at the moment but I'm glad I got him. If you don't insert the cannon shoulder in as instructed, you get way more possibility (either that or I transformed him wrong the first time). Really possible and I don't have a problem with joints popping out (only happens if you handle him roughly).
     
  14. Soundblaster1

    Soundblaster1 The Heisenberg of Toys

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    In case anyone was wondering- the back kibble is a lot more stable if you rotate it so the treads/wheels are on the outside. Still haven't figured out the balance issues... Working on that now.
     
  15. Dupree

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    I actually take off the back pieces when transforming him and in robot mode...it sorta kills the balance issue as he still leans to the side due to his cannon
     
  16. Cool Hand Lube

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    I got Galvatron today as well, and I have to say that I REALLY like him. Apart from possibly being "smaller than he should be", he has a great alt mode, a well executed transformation, and a kick-ass 'bot mode. I have not had any problems whatsoever of parts falling/popping off, and all the joints are nice and tight on my piece.

    All in all, a great entry into the Universe line.
     
  17. unicronsupreme

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    So you'd have to mis-transform them to do that? There are pegs on the panel that they're attached to that they're supposed to peg onto. I haven't had any problems with the kibble other than it being in the way when I try to put the turret in place.
     
  18. Soundblaster1

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    Those pegs on mine are too large for the holes. The kibble ends up flopping around regardless, so I prefer them more compacted and out of the way.
     
  19. Obvious Prime

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    Galvatron = Badass

    [​IMG]

    Word.
     
  20. TCracker

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    ^ That is one awesome shot there