Galvatron (G1)/toys

FOOL! Galvatron can have any toys he wants!

See also:Megatron (G1)/toys,Megatron (G1)/Generations toys,Galvatron II#Toys,Galvatronus (CW)#Toys,andGrand Galvatron#Toys.

Contents 1Toys 1.1The Transformers 1.2Universe(2008) 1.3Henkei! Henkei! 1.4United 1.5Alternity 1.6Kre-O 1.7Generations 1.8Titans Return 1.9Legends 1.10Platinum Edition 1.11War for Cybertron Trilogy 1.12War for Cybertron: Kingdom 1.13Generations Selects 1.14Legacy 1.15Studio Series 2Merchandise 2.1Watchtron 2.2Transformers Choco 2.3Transformers Gum 2.4Transformers Milk Caramel 2.5Transformers Ramune 2.6Forms Robo 2.7Seven 2.8Talkformers 2.9Super High-Breed Model 2.10Parody Deformed 2.11Super Collection Figure 2.12Heroes of Cybertron 2.13MyClone 2.14Generation 1 Figure-Collection 2.15Titanium Series 2.16First 4 Figures 2.17Sota Toys 2.18Robot Heroes 2.19Transformers - Mini Bust 2.20Tiny Titans 2.21Imaginarium Art 2.22ReAction 2.23Eaglemoss 2.24Transformers Character Card 2.25Minimates 2.26Milestone 2.27Ultimetal 2.28R.E.D. [Robot Enhanced Design] 2.29Pop! 2.30Jada Toys 2.31Transformers × Mini World 2.32XM Studios 3Notes 4References

Toys

The Transformers

• Galvatron(Decepticon City Commander,1986/1987)
  • Takara ID number:D-62
  • Accessories:Laser Rifle, Particle Cannon, Particle Cannon connector

• Known designers:Hideaki YokeandKōjin Ōno(Takara)

The TransformersGalvatron transforms into a Cybertronic treaded field artillery unit with an alternate hand-held gun mode.

Galvatron, like the other new characters created forThe Transformers: The Movie,was designed for animation first, and his toy was based on these early designs. However, as with the other characters, his animation model underwent further modifications before being finalized. This is particularly noticeable with Galvatron; his toy is in a largely gray color scheme, but his most prominent media appearances in the movie and animated series feature him decked out in a regal shade of purple. His outdated character model and colors would live on over in theMarvel Comicscontinuity – including a particularly toyetic example in hisdebut issue– as well as other ancillary media produced to advertise the toy.

Using a 9-volt battery, he features a light-up barrel in cannon or gun mode, light-up eyes in robot mode, and three different electronic warbly noises in all of his modes. Galvatron is notable as one of the most well-articulated toys in the Generation 1 line, with ratcheting shoulders and hips, as well as swivel waist, elbows, mid-biceps, knees, and ankle joints. He was also armed with a small, black laser rifle. In Japan, he was released as part of theScramble Citysub-line.

• More information on Galvatron at TFU.info

• Galvatron(Reissue,2005)
  • ID number:D-62-S
  • Accessories:Laser Rifle, Particle Cannon, Particle Cannon connector, Matrix of Leadership w/ chain

The original Galvatron toy was much laterredecoedand re-released byTakarainto a sort-of more show-like appearance, being primarily purple instead of gray. His face mold was slightlyretooledinto a more angry, sneering expression, and his electronics were totally overhauled, now running on two AA batteries instead of a 9-volt. Gone are his three different electronic squeals: the three positions of Galvatron's sliding switch now denote a singular laser noise, the transformation sound effect (played forwards and backwards), and five speech clips by his Japanese voice actor,Seizō Katō:"Wa-ha-ha-ha, kono orokamono-me!" (Bwah ha ha ha! You fools!), "Eei, Cybertron o hineri-tsubuse!" (Hrr--crush the Autobots!), "Kono yaku-tatazu mono ga!" (You're all useless!), "Eei, hakai shite kureru wa!" (Grrah, I'll destroy you!), and "Destron gundan, transform!" (Decepticon army, transform!). He also comes with a golden redeco of the die-castMatrix of Leadershipaccessory previously included withNew Year Special Convoy,which features a small removable chain that allows it to hang around his neck, as seen in the film.

This version of the mold was later redecoed into the original toy's colors for thee-HOBBY-exclusiveGalvatron II,with a new speech clip.

• More information on Reissue Galvatron at TFU.info

Universe(2008)

• Galvatron(Deluxe Class, 2008)
  • Series:Classic Series
  • Accessories:Missile

• Known designers:Bill Rawley(Hasbro),Hisashi Yuki(TakaraTomy)

UniverseGalvatron transforms into a tank reminiscent of theIsrael Weapons Industries Merkavamain battle tank with some design elements taken fromMegatron's oldNeutro-Fusion Tank.On the tank turret is the slogan "GALV-25", in reference to theTransformersbrand's 25th anniversary.

This toy has many undocumented features in the form of small moving parts that play no role in either mode; most conspicuous are two articulated feet for the tank mode. In one of theHasbro Q&Asessions, it was confirmed that these are remnants of an early design version of Galvatron, which would have been at a larger size class andfeatured a third mode as a "walking tank."It is still possible to manipulate his parts into a mode greatly resembling the original concept design.

There were several odd paint choices used on this figure. The left arm is molded in purple plastic to properly match the rest of the robot mode… but is then painted over in tank-mode grey paint, even though the arm is not visible in tank mode at all. The vehicle mode's wheels are molded in the same translucent orange as the cannon, and then painted over witha slightly different shade of orange.Hasbrolead designerBill Rawleycommented atBotCon 2010that these must have been paint-assignment errors.

Galvatron's transformation is almost insanely complex for a Deluxe Class figure–and in addition, the toy is notorious for having poor plastic tolerances that make it prone to simply falling apart during transformation.

Hasbro's print advertisement for this figure (featuring Galvatron in combat withSideswipe) depicts it with the right arm held away from the body and pointing upwards… which is a pose the toy cannot actually assume, short of digital manipulation and/or breaking and creatively gluing the arm.

Galvatron has a peculiar 5mm peg smack dab on the top of his turret, which allows him to be held in a most hilarious fashion by other Transformers who can manage the clearance around the turret's fin.

• More information onUniverseGalvatron at TFU.info

• Challenge at Cybertron(Deluxe Class 3-pack, 2010)
  • Series:G1 Series
  • Accessories:Missile

A redeco ofUniverseGalvatron was released in the "Challenge at Cybertron"multi-pack along with redecoes ofCyclonusandRodimus,with the light grey more closely resembling its Marvel and G1 toy form. Bizarrely enough, this redeco is frequently said to have even more stability problems than the original version.

The set was exclusively released in Hasbro's Southeast Asian markets by Hasbro Malaysia, but was never officially available in Hasbro's Western markets.

• More information on Challenge at Cybertron Galvatron at TFU.info

Henkei! Henkei!

• Galvatron(Deluxe Class, 2008-11-20)
  • ID number:D-06
  • Accessories:Missile

Henkei! Henkei!Galvatron is a redeco ofUniverseGalvatron. As with allHenkeireleases, TakaraTomy have attempted to make the toy better resemble his cartoon counterpart, so most of the bright orange plastic from theUniversetoy is now black. The shade of purple used onHenkeiGalvatron is the lighter, lavender shade commonly seen on Takara's Galvatron toys, rather than the deeper purple seen on Hasbro's Galvatron toys. The left arm now retains the "correct" robot-mode plastic color, instead of being painted over in tank colors as the Hasbro version was. The gray is also lighter and a cooler shade of gray than the warm shade used on the Hasbro version.

Galvatron featuresvacuum-metallizedplastic, though in Galvatron's case it is the most random and illogical usage of the gimmick yet in theHenkeitoyline. Galvatron's entire tank turret and the equipment on the vehicle side skirts are vacuum-metallized silver, making him one hell of a blingin' tank. His six-pack… errr, four-pack abs are likewise covered in reddish chrome, a design choice that had also been used on the 2005 "anime-colored" G1 Galvatron reissue and onEnergonGalvatron.

Noticeably, it's often reported that a lot of the stability issues present in hisUniversecounterpart have been fixed with his version, with his limbs being much less floppy and prone to falling off.

Also of note, the box art on the back of the packaging shows the mythical third "turret" mode, but has no instructions on how to convert the toy into it.

• Galvatron (Gold Version)(Lucky Draw figure, 2008)
  • ID number:D-06
  • Accessories:Missile

Offered through aTV Magazinecontest in late 2008 alongside a "Lucky Draw"Optimus Prime,this golden-chromed Galvatron was limited to five pieces.

• More information on Lucky Draw Galvatron at LuckyDrawTransformers.com

United

• Decepticon Set(3-pack, 2011)
  • Accessories:Missile

Dubbed "Galvatron Purple Clear Version", thisredecoof theUniverseGalvatron moldis cast in transparent purple plastics, emulating the scene inThe Transformers: The MoviewhereMegatronisreformattedinto Galvatron.

This version was only available in ane-HOBBYexclusive3-pack with clear-plastic versions ofCyclonus,Nightstick,andScourge.Preorders for the set were opened onDecember 13,2010, and closed onJanuary 11,2011, and shipped in April.

This figure was available with a Galvatron pin andMacrocosmic Seekersbooklet directly from e-HOBBY, he was also released in Asian countries outside of Japan without said pin and booklet.

• More information onUnitedGalvatron at TFU.info

Alternity

• Galvatron [Galvanize Purple](2012)
  • ID number:A-02G
  • Accessories:2swords

TheAlternityGalvatron toy is a metallic purple redeco ofAlternityMegatron,transforming into a 1:32 scale model of a Nissan 370Z and featuring die-cast metal parts and rubber tires. The figure wields two swords which can be pegged at its hips or stored under the car in vehicle mode, and each forearm features a flip-out blade. Galvatron was sold as aToy Hobby Marketexclusive.

This toy was repurposed asPurple MegatroninGenerations Selects Special Comic.

Kre-O

• Galvatron(Kreon Micro-Changer, 2012)
  • Kit number:A1008
  • Bag number:21451 8
  • Accessories:Arm cannon

• Known designers:Ed Masiello(Hasbro)

Part of a six-figure preview wave ofMicro-ChangerKreons,Kre-OGalvatron is ablindpackedbagged mini-figure. He comes with extra parts which help him form a crude artillery cannon form. He has a purple redeco of Sentinel Prime's helmet, an orange redeco of Megatron's fusion cannon and his body armor comes fromBattleshipUS soldier Kreons.

• More information on Galvatron at TFU.info

• Galavatron[sic](Custom Kreon, 2014)
  • Set number:A7316
  • Pieces:42
  • Accessories:Rack, arm-cannon, drill-cannon, blade, club, large rifle, missile-backpack, small wing-pack, spare hand

Part of the second assortment of "Custom Kreons", Galvatron comes with a buildable parts rack on which to hang/store his many many extra pieces. The plastics of his torso, arms and legs have a metal-flake sheen, and his similarly-shinytampographsare far more detailed than the original Kreon. His "normal" helmet and blade arechromed,plus he comes with an extra clear-plastic helmet, torso and legs. He also has a pair of extra arms (originally from theKre-O Battleshipaliens), plus a buildable combination drill/gatling cannon, a club (that can also accommodate the blade), a large rifle, a dual-missile backpack, and theWheeljack-style wing-pack.

His name is misspelled in his packaging. Oops.

Though widely solicited, this wave of Custom Kreons ultimately never saw release outside of theHasbro Toy Shoponline store and Chinese-market distribution circles.

Generations

• Specialist: Decepticons(March 25,2014)
  • Accessories:Missile

This redeco of theUniverseGalvatron toy was aimed at being even moreshow-accuratethan the Henkei version shown above. Galvatron now features metallic blue paint on most of his robot body and metallic red on his abdominal plates. His cannon barrel is completely unpainted and translucent, likewise to better resemble both the show and the original toy. He now has Decepticoninsigniason his robot chest and tank turret, for the first time in the history of themold.It also has the distinction on being the only version of the mold to have a metallic purple turret, further increasing screen accuracy.

All promotional photographs of this piece showed it deliberately mistransformed in vehicle mode, with the cannon left stretched above the turret, apparently to make it lookmore show-accurateless like a real-world tank.

Galvatron was sold as part of a "Specialist: Decepticons"giftsetalongsideAstrotrainandOctane.This was a Hasbro Asian market release, with the packaging and paperwork entirely in English.

Titans Return

• Nucleon & Galvatron(Voyager Class, 2016)
  • Series / Number:?
  • Accessories:'Nucleon' Titan Master partner, cannon

• Known designers:Yūya Ōnishi(Takara Tomy),John Warden(Hasbro),Emiliano Santalucia(concept artist),Marcelo Matere(packaging artist)

Galvatron is a Voyager-class mold as part of theTitans Returnsubline imprint, partially inspired by Guido Guidi's design fromSpotlight: Galvatron.He transforms into his original cannon mode and also has a third mode as a space fighter. He includes a "Nucleon"Titan Masterpartner that can turn into the robot's head, or can pilot the vehicle modes. Like many of the weapons in theTitans Returnline, his particle cannon features a cockpit for a Titan Master figure; it is undocumented in his instructions, but can be found by simply flipping up the back of the weapon.

Like allTitans ReturnVoyager-class figures, Galvatron has a spring-loaded pop-out adornment to "bulk up" his head to slightly more appropriate proportions. In his case, it's a "mask" of sorts that consists of his signature crown and chinstrap that swings out of his chest. Unfortunately, it doesn't sit flush against his face due to the mask's overall thickness, and has minimal neck articulation, which has the effect of immobilizing the head pretty much entirely. Initial prototypes of the figure showed Nucleon with purple paint applications to help blend in with the surrounding mask, but the retail version is entirely unpainted grey plastic. The TakaraLegendsrelease however, features the same paint mask as the prototypes.

Many samples of this mold suffer from the running Titan Master design flaw, leading to loose or overly-tight neck ports. Several purple parts of the figure are in fact black plastic painted purple, the shade of which is visually mismatched to the actual purple plastic.

Thepromotional images for this figuredepict a different sculpt for the crown-mask. This tooling lasted late enough in the development process that it surfaced onsome prototypes.According toJohn Warden,the mold included apretooledalternate head which was "an animated Galvatron", and a toy-based silver version of the figure had been conceptualised, but neither of these possibilities were followed through on.^[1]

Galvatron was retooled intoGenerations SelectsSuper Megatron.

• More information onTitans ReturnGalvatron at TFU.info

Legends

• Galvatron(July 23,2016)
  • ID number:LG23
  • Accessories:Megatron Headmaster, cannon

LegendsGalvatron is a redeco of theTitans Returnmold, featuring a lighter shade of purple, and additional paint details. Galvatron's Headmaster,Megatron,features paint applications to resemble his appearances in the cartoon, while his Headmaster mode features silver paint on his face, and some purple details.

LegendsGalvatron comes with a leaflet featuring a character profile, tech specs, andBonus Edition Vol. 23of theLegendsmanga.

• Legends Galvatron at Alfes's Blog

Platinum Edition

• Rise of Rodimus Prime(Platinum Edition 2-pack, 2017)
  • Accessories:Gun, Missile, Matrix of Leadership

Part of Hasbro'sPlatinum Editionofferings for 2016 intended to commemorate the 30th anniversary ofThe Transformers: The Movie,this Galvatron is another redeco of the 2008UniverseDeluxe Class figure, meant to be in "movie-accurate"colors but attempting so in a manner slightly different from previous versions. Notably, it features the return of the" mistaken "tank mode paint color on the left arm. It also uses the Decepticon insignia from thelive-action film seriesinstead of theGeneration 1variety.

Galvatron was available as part of a 2-pack withRodimus Prime(a redeco of theTitanium Seriesfigure), aptly named "Rise of Rodimus Prime", which also contained aMatrix of Leadershipaccessory, a redeco of the Matrix originally included withMasterpieceMP-10 Convoy/Optimus Primewhich Galvatron can loosely hold in his right hand.

Like several of the 2016Platinum Editionsets, "Rise of Rodimus Prime" saw a very limited release: Basically, the two-pack was released in some of Hasbro's Asian markets, was stocked by some online retailers in the United States that obtain their stock through Asian vendors (such asBigBadToyStoreand TFSource), and aside from that apparently only ever saw a wider release inBrazil,of all places, where it was also first officially revealed by Hasbro at ABRIN (the Brazilian Toy Fair) in April of 2016.That's it.The set never saw an official Hasbro-initiated release in the United States.

War for Cybertron Trilogy

• Unicron(2021)

• Known designers:John Warden,Lynsey UrbanandLenny Panzica(Hasbro),Takashi Kunihiro(TakaraTomy),Robby MussoandEmiliano Santalucia(concept art),AJ Piejko-BrownandAurora Kraus(packaging),Mark Grzesik,Sarah Jean Rovenko,andDan Caparco(instruction design),Lee Tympanick(safety),Rachel Fleming(senior box sitter, marketing),Charlie(junior box sitter, cat)^[2]

War for Cybertron TrilogyUnicroncomes with aminusculefigurineof Galvatron, only about 10 millimeters tall. The original announcement showed a sculpt based on Galvatron'sTitans Returndesign, in three colors, but the final released figurine was based on the G1 design, in a single color. Due to this toy's tiny size and the fact that it is completely painted, many of its details are indistinct. Also in comparison to the prototype seen in a hobby magazine, the space between the arms and torso is held by a thin plastic burr, mainly to prevent fragility.

War for Cybertron: Kingdom

• Galvatron(Leader Class,2021)
  • Hasbro ID number:WFC-K28
  • TakaraTomy ID number:KD-16
  • TakaraTomy release date:December 29,2021
  • Accessories:Two-piece "Particle Beam cannon",^[3]Matrix of Leadership,chain, 2 "side cannons"^[3]/Revengeships

• Known designers:Lenny Panzica(Hasbro)^[4],Shogo Hasui(Takara Tomy)

The sole new release in the third wave ofKingdomLeader Class toys, Galvatron transforms from an extremelyaccuraterobot into a treaded, tripod "Galactic cannon" in 33 steps.^[3]In first, by concealing the base of the cannon within the robot torso, the toy's transformation manages to depict the purple-upper body-to-grey-cannon trick as seen in the animation, a design goal since the 2008Universetoy. The rear "leg" of the cannon is on multiple hinges, allowing the toy to aim at different elevations. He featuresprintedlight purple "battle damage" on his upper torso along with opaque orange "particle" effects at the base of his cannon barrel, andpaintedbattle damage on his lower legs, similar to figures from the previous twoWar for Cybertron Trilogytoylines. As part of theC.O.M.B.A.T. System/F.O.S.S.I.L. Technology,Galvatron has multiple5 mm ports,though he is missing 3 mm posts on his body forFire Blast effects.

Galvatron's particle beam cannon can be mounted onto multiple 5 mm ports, including his forearm or upper arm, or separated into two pieces for cannon mode. He also includes theMatrix of Leadership,modified from the one first included withEarthriseOptimus Prime.The changed molding allows it to mount onto an included chain via a 5mm post, which can rest around his neck or attach at the base of the cannon barrel in his alternate mode. Galvatron also includes two unpainted greyWar for Cybertron TrilogyUnicron-scaledRevengeships that Galvatron can hold as blasters, combine into a larger gun, store on his back (at two-different heights), or attach parallel to the barrel in his cannon mode.

While the treads on his arms can be securely locked into holes in the shoulders, doing this restricts arm articulation. His feet have flip-out heel extensions, though they're hardly needed since he's heavy enough to be sturdy in most poses. Tip: The ankle tilts are slightly restricted due to the engineering in his legs. Untabbing the purple clips below his knees should help get more tiltage.

Earlier specimens of Galvatron have amisassemblyin the robot shoulders: the center joint is installed upside-down, causing the shoulders to sit lower than intended. The height issue can be somewhat corrected by using the reversible transformation joint to have the back of the shoulders face forward instead, but this results in flathead pins being left prominently exposed, while adding one more extra step on the transformation. The holes the pins are placed in are 5mm compatible, so you may be able to use the misassembly to your advantage. Arunning changelater fully corrected the shoulder assembly; the condition of the shoulders is visible inpackaged specimens.^[5]

Much like most of the toyline, Galvatron comes with one of four possible holographicGolden Diskcards for his wave, which reveals apossible destinyof a key character. Specifically,Megatron's destiny for his wave is becoming Galvatron.

• Official reveal of Kingdom Galvatron at IGN

Kingdommold:Galvatron
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Generations Selects

• Galvatron(Leader Class,2021)
  • Series:War for Cybertron: Kingdom
  • Hasbro ID number:WFC-GS27
  • TakaraTomy name:Galvatron(ガルバトロン)
  • TakaraTomy release date:2022March 26
  • Accessories:Two-piece Particle Beam cannon,Matrix of Leadership,chain, 2 "side cannons" /Revengeships

AGenerations Selectsadd-on toKingdom,this version of Galvatron is a redeco of the above Leader Class figure inGeneration 1 toy-accurate colors. It includes sparkly plastic on the cannon barrel, a factory-applied classic Decepticonrubsign,and an optionalstickersheet to mimic the details of the G1 toy. The instruction manual does not depict one of Galvatron's forehead stickers or any of those for his belt, and it also suggests applying his cannon-mode insignias in a way that would leave them upside down. The Matrix of Leadership is now green, to represent the Creation Matrix as depicted in theoriginal Marvel comicand theGalvatron IItoy (and by extension, theStar PowerCreation Matrix).

The red blocks atop his shoulders are entirely painted, making their pegs at risk for scraping during transformation.

This figure was released as aTakaraTomy Mallexclusive in Japan.

Kingdommold:Galvatron
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• Behold, Galvatron! Unicron Companion Pack(Leader Class,2022)
  • Accessories:Two-piece Particle Beam cannon,Matrix of Leadership,chain, 2 "side cannons" /Revengeships,Quintesson Cruiser,Minnow,Revengeship; minifigures ofArcee,Cyclonus,Dirge,Kup,Megatron,Perceptor,Scourge,Soundwave,Starscream,Ultra Magnus,Dinobot Swoop,Dinobot Slug,Grimlock,andDinobot Snarl

• Known designers:Lenny Panzica(Hasbro)

"Behold, Galvatron!" is a redeco ofKingdomGalvatron meant to represent the sequence of Galvatron's creation inThe Transformers: The Movie.The figure and its traditional accessories are now cast in translucent purple plastic, ornamented with whiteprinted detailing.

Galvatron includes a Unicron Companion Pack meant to be added to the immenseWar for Cybertron TrilogyUnicrontoy. This companion pack includes small painted ships of theRevenge(a different sculpt than Galvatron's hand weapons), aQuintessonship, and theJunkions'Minnow;each of these ships can be mounted on the small clear stand included with Unicron. In addition, it includes 14 tinymini-figures,listed above, thus filling out the set begun with the Galvatron and Rodimus included with Unicron and theOptimus Primeincluded with theCenturion droid.These mini-figures can also be placed in the bridge ofKingdomAutobot Ark's starship mode.

This set is exclusive toHasbro Pulseand was officially revealed onOctober 22,2021atHasbro Pulse Con 2021,with a scheduled release date ofMarch 1,2022,though it actually hit retail in Asia in December 2021. Orders were limited to one per customer.

Kingdommold:Galvatron
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Legacy

• Galvatron(Leader Class,2022)

• Accessories:Two-piece Particle Beam cannon, Matrix of Leadership, chain, 2 "side cannons" /Revengeships
• Known designers:AJ Piejko-Brown(packaging)

Part of the first wave ofLegacyLeader Class toys, Galvatron is apackage refreshof the previousKingdomfigure above inLegacypackaging.

The figure is missing the battle damage from theKingdomrelease (claimed by Hasbro to be due to "buyer feedback" ), making him appear more cartoon-accurate as a result, and the paint on the cannon barrel has been removed as well.

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Studio Series

• Galvatron(Leader Class,2025)

• Movie:The Transformers: The Movie
• Hasbro ID number:86-31
• Accessories:Two-piece Particle Beam cannon, Matrix of Leadership, chain, 2 "side cannons" /Revengeships, "Bad Comedy" backdrop
• Known designers:Evan Brooks(Hasbro)^[6],Mario Carreiro,Christina MurphyandAmy Bence(packaging),Marcelo Matere(packaging artist)^[7]

KingdomGalvatron was redecoed again for theStudio Series'86 line, now featuring a more movie-accurate color scheme with a more blueish purple, dark gray instead of black, light gray instead of silver, an opaque plastic cannon barrel, and a brighter orange on the Matrix. He reuses the backdrop art ofCoronation Starscreamdepicting theHall of Heroesbut with Astrotrain, Thrust, and Ramjet added in.

Interestingly, he has the ID number 86-31, which he shares with Commander ClassOptimus Prime.Later, when asked about it on Instagram, designer Evan Brooks confirmed that it was an error.^[8]His packaging art is reused from theLegacyrelease and, unusually forStudio Series,uses the alternate mode instead of the robot mode on the front of the box.

Galvatron was revealed atNew York Comic Con 2024.

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Merchandise

Watchtron

• Galvatron(Watch, 1986, 1993)
  • Japanese ID number:W-3

• Known designers:Takashi Matsuda(TakaraTomy)

Galvatron was one of three characters released as digital watches in Japan by Takara in 1986 to promote theScramble Citytoyline(the others beingUltra Magnus&Superion). Cross-promoted inTV Magazine's mangaas awrist-communicator,"Watchtron" (ウォッチトロン) Galvatron is a small representation of the character with a clock in his chest. With the push of a lever he "transformed" into a full tiny figure complete with legs, standing up on the watch band. The figure cannot be removed from the watch, but the arms do rotate.

The cannon barrel can detach and isveryeasily lost.

Takara originally planned a North American release of the Galvatron watch toy in 1986 and photographs of it were shown in their 1986 US product catalog. For unknown reasons, its intended 1986 release in the US was cancelled. It eventually came out as part ofGeneration 2.

Transformers Choco

• Galvatron(1986)

Released in the fourthTransformers 2010-centric wave ofKabaya's line ofTransformers Chococandy toys,this version of Galvatron is a small, transformable model kit made of one solid color plastic, available in various colors including blue, red and green. As with all theTransformers Chocofigures, he came with "Chocolate Dots", small candies similar to M&Ms.

Though not depicted in this photo, it is possible to mount Galvatron's cannon barrel on his arm in robot mode.

Transformers Gum

• Galvatron(1986)
  • Accessories:Laser rifle, particle cannon, particle cannon connector

Galvatron also had a presence in Kabaya's line of largerTransformers Gummodel kits. Released as part of the line's fifth wave, Galvatron is molded in red, silver, and black plastic, lacking in paint applications but featuring stickers for detail. Like mostTransformers Gummodel kits, Galvatron is essentially a downsized version of the regular toy, featuring all its accessories. As the name suggests, rather than chocolate, Galvatron came with a stick of gum.

Transformers Milk Caramel

• Galvatron(1986)

A smallglow-in-the-darkrubber figurine of Galvatron—known in Japan as akeshigomu—was released as part of Kabaya'sTransformers 2010-themed assortment ofTransformers Milk Caramelcandy toys. Galvatron came with chocolate-covered caramel candies, and was available in red, yellow, blue and green.

Transformers Ramune

• Galvatron(1986)

While no figure of Galvatron was released by Hasbro as part of their 1987Decoypromotion, the Decepticon leader did have a soft rubber figure crafted in his image that was available exclusive in Japan, as part of a second wave of the figures released there byKabaya,along with otherTransformers 2010characters. Like the other figures in this series, Galvatron was sold in ablindpackedbox as part of theTransformers Ramuneseries, and was available in multiple colors, including red, blue and yellow.

Forms Robo

• Galvatron(1987)

Galvatron was also part of the smallForms Robocollection of larger rubber figures, with this version of the character standing at around twice the height of a regular Decoy. Like the other figures in this series, Galvatron was packaged in an individual baggie and was available in red, blue, green, grey, and yellow.

Seven

• Rodimus Convoy vs Galvatron(multi-pack, 1986)

A vinyl figurine of Galvatron, in a primarily-grey toy-based color scheme, was released bySevenand sold in a two-pack with a similar figure of Rodimus Prime. It featured articulation at the shoulders.

• More information on Rodimus Convoy vs Galvatron at a Japanese fan-blog

• Ultra Magnus vs Galvatron(multi-pack, 1987)

The vinyl Galvatron figurine was also later made available in a two-pack with theTransform JrUltra Magnusfigure, along with a die-cast figurine ofMetroplex.

• More information on Ultra Magnus vs Galvatron at Cybertron Philippines

Talkformers

• Galvatron(1986)
  • ID number:T-02

This vinyl figurine of Galvatron was one of two entries in theTalkformersline. Featuring only two points of articulation in the shoulders, it spoke four pullstring-activated Japanese phrases, spoken by Galvatron's Japanese voice actor,Seizō Katō.These four phrases were later recycled for the 2006 reissue of the original Galvatron toy.

Super High-Breed Model

• Galvatron(1987, 1997)

Galvatron was one of three non-transformingSuper High-Breed Modelvinyl figurines created in 1987 by Takara. Standing at about eight inches tall and featuring articulation in the neck and shoulders, Galvatron and his fellows (Rodimus PrimeandArcee) were based on theirStudio OXcharacter models, featuring much more anime-styled proportions and detailing.

While the mass-market release of theSuper High-Breed Modelline was cancelled, Galvatron eventually saw the light of day as the exclusive toy forBotCon Japan 1997.The figure was initially available in two versions: "standard" purple and a translucent orange "lava bath" version limited to 100 pieces. In subsequent years, at least two more versions of this figure would be released for online sale: one that replaced the orange paint on the cannon barrel with an orange molded plastic piece, and another that replaced the entire purple body coloration with royal blue.

Very rarely, specimens from the intended 1987 release will surface on the secondary market. That version of Galvatron can be distinguished by the Decepticoninsigniaon its chest, and also by its cardboard box packaging instead of clear plastic.

Parody Deformed

• Galvatron(1990)

A small solid blue, non-transforming super deformed model kit of Galvatron was available as part of Kabaya's "Parody Deformed"line of candy toys. The fifth figure of the fourth wave (the nineteenth figure overall), he came with a"PDTF Comic"comic about himself," Two In One! Lord Galvatron ", and Chocolate Dots.

Super Collection Figure

• Galvatron(March 2001)
  • Act:2
  • Accessories:Stand

A three-inch tallPVCfigurine of Galvatron was available in the second wave of Takara'sSuper Collection Figureline. Like all the figures in the Act, it was available as both a standard full color figure and a colorless translucent version, one of each of which was available in a standard case of twelveblindpackedfigures.

• More information onSuper Collection FigureGalvatron at TFU.info
• More information on clear Galvatron at TFU.info

• Galvatron(February 2002)
  • Act:6
  • Accessories:Stand

The Galvatron figurine was redecoed in a metallic paint scheme for the sixth Act of theSuper Collection Figureseries, where it was available as a rare "Secret Figure"included in only one case out of every ten. Cases with the metallic Galvatron (or the Act's other" Secret Figure "Dirge) didnotcome with parts for the Act's "build-a-figure"Grand Maximus.

This Act was seemingly in shorter supply than the others before and since, and is not terribly common on the secondary market.

Heroes of Cybertron

• Galvatron(2003)

Released in the third wave of Hasbro'sHeroes of Cybertronline, Galvatron is a redeco of theSCFfigure, cast entirely in clear-red plastic then painted over save his eyes and a small spot on the back of his skull, giving him alight-piping-like glowing eye effect.

He was sold in blister packaging rather than a blind-packed box, and included a character card.

• More information onHeroes of CybertronGalvatron at TFU.info

MyClone

• Galvatron(2003)
  • ID number:MTF015
  • Accessories:Purple display stand

• Known designers:Kazutami Yasuhiko(TakaraTomy)

Released in the second wave of theMyCloneline of Transformers PVC figures, thissuper deformedGalvatron comes with a hexagonal purple display stand, which can link up with the identical stands included with other MyClone figures. His modular design allows his parts to be mixed and matched with those of any other MyClone figure.

Purchasers ofMyCloneGalvatron also ran the chance of finding within the box not the standard cartoon-colours figure, but a translucent orange "lava" chase figure, paying homage to Galvatron's plasma bath from "Five Faces of Darkness, Part 2".

Generation 1 Figure-Collection

• Galvatron(2003)
  • ID number:D-5
  • Accessories:Display base

At only one inch in height, this Galvatron "bottlecap" figurine (so named because its display base is the size of a bottlecap) was one of fourteen blindpacked figures available in Kabaya's TransformersGeneration 1 Figure-Collection.The figure was rendered in a "retro" black and white color scheme, and came with a leaflet, personalized with cartoon screen captures.

• More information on the Bottlecap Collection at Autobase Aichi

Titanium Series

• Galvatron(3-inch Robot Masters, 2006)
  • Accessories:Display base

TitaniumGalvatron is a 3-inch-tall, non-transforming, die-cast metal figurine. He is based heavily on his cartoon model and has articulation in his neck, waist, shoulders, and wrists. His orange cannon and right arm from the elbow down are also removable.

• More information onTitaniumGalvatron at TFU.info

First 4 Figures

• Galvatron(2006/2007unreleased)

Intended for release inFirst 4 Figures' "Generation One" series, this would have been a full body resin statue of Galvatron. His digital sculpt was first shown to the toy press at New YorkToy Fairin February 2006;^[9]First 4 Figures allowedBigBadToyStoreto solicit him for sale the same month.^[10][11]

Unfortunately, Galvatron and the rest of the "Generation One" series were casualties of the general discontinuation of First 4 Figures'Transformersoutput, which was attributed to a challenging market and a lack of retailer support.

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Sota Toys

• Transformers Chess Set(2007)

A Galvatron piece was to be the Decepticon-side Queen on achess setbased on Generation 1, but the set apparently never saw release.

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Robot Heroes

• Sunstreaker & Galvatron(Two-pack, 2008)

• Known designers:Bill Rawley(Hasbro),Marcelo Matere(concept artist)

Part of the "Generation 1 Series" label ofUniverse-brandedRobot Heroes,Galvatron is an adorably insane super-deformed figurine with articulation at the neck and shoulders. Glitch-tastically, he has aredmovie-style Decepticon symbol. He was only available alongsideSunstreaker.

• More information onRobot HeroesGalvatron on TFU.info

Transformers - Mini Bust

• Galvatron(Diamond Select, 2008)

The first large Galvatron merchandise item to see release in U.S. markets was this bust, sculpted byArt Asylumand released byDiamond Select Toysin 2008. It is a static depiction of Galvatron's head and collar region, limited to 1,000 pieces.

• Galvatron(Diamond Select, 2009)

Released by Diamond Select Toys in 2009, Galvatron was sculpted byMark Wongof Art Asylum and limited to 1,000 pieces. He has his particle cannon posed forward either at an Autobot or perhaps one of his own underlings. His base is the planet devouringUnicronwho originally created him from the dyingMegatron.

Tiny Titans

• Galvatron(Tiny Titans, 2015)
  • Series:4
  • Number:10/12

Part of the fourth assortment ofTiny Titansblindpacks,this version of Galvatron is a very small, soft-plastic figure of him in robot mode.

He includes a collectible card that renders him in the2015Robots in Disguisestyling. The card includes a scan-badge for theRobots in Disguisemobile game,which unlocks a random amount of Energon "currency" and a randomized bonus power-up item.

This wave saw fairly minimal release at "big box" retailers, but unlike other waves, wasnotpicked up by drug stores and the like later, making them particularly hard to find.

Imaginarium Art

• Galvatron(2018)

Imaginarium Artcirculated images of a prototype Galvatron statue to join their roster of large, insanely expensive products. Their design for Galvatron was based off a mixture of theTitans Returntoy above and his appearance in "Spotlight: Galvatron".Ultimately it was never released.

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ReAction

• Galvatron(2021)

Released in the fourth wave ofSuper7's line of multi-property 3.75-inch "retro" action figures,ReActionGalvatron is a non-converting 3 3/4-inch action figure based on his appearance in the original cartoon, with five points of articulation (swivel neck, shoulders, hips) and holes in his feet for use with some variety of stand. As he comes with no accessories (his arm cannon is permanently affixed to his right arm), both of his hands are closed fists, a rarity at this point in the line.

As with all releases in theReActiontoyline, Galvatron comes packaged on a small cardback that emulates the nostalgic packaging style ofKenner'sStar Warsaction figures from the late 1970s to early '80s.

• Galvatron G1(2022)

This redeco ofReActionGalvatron is now colored to more closely resemble the original Galvatron toy, being mainly light gray with purple accents. The cannon barrel is even cast in translucent orange plastic.

He was released as part of the fifth round ofTarget-exclusiveReActionfigures, alongside the similarly-toy-based "Grimlock G2"figure.

Internal Target computer listings showed this figure as originally named "Galvatron Retro."

Eaglemoss

• Transformers Gen-1 Chess Set(2021)

In the plannedTransformers Chess SetbyEaglemoss,a relatively large and very well detailed statue of Galvatron was slated to be the replacement King piece on the Decepticon side.

A Kickstarter campaign to raise the necessary funds for this project was launched, but failed to meet its goal by September 24, 2021 and the whole thing was canceled.

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Transformers Character Card

• Rodimus Convoy & Galvatron Set(March 14,2022)
  • ID number:05 & 06

Released as part of the second wave of thee-HOBBYexclusiveTransformers Character Cardseries, this pair of holographic trading cards depict super-deformed art ofRodimus Primeand Galvatron along withcharacter profilesandtech specs.

• Translation of Galvatron's Transformers Character Card

Minimates

• Galvatron(Series 3, 2022)
  • Accessories:Particle cannon, stand

Diamond Select's third assortment of TransformersMinimatesincluded a 2-inch-tall non-transforming Galvatron figurine, featuring 12-14 points of articulation and able to interchange its accessories and body parts with other Minimates. Galvatron was packed on a single blister card along with the rest of the wave 3 assortment.

Milestone

• Galvatron(2022)

After more than a decade, Diamond Select advertised another Galvatron statue - this time a full-body "Milestone" statue standing over 16 inches tall. Designed by Mark Wong, the statue was to be limited to 1,000 pieces with a retail price of $500. It was ultimately unproduced.

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Ultimetal

• Galvatron(2022)
  • ID Number:S-02
  • Accessories:Rifle, Matrix of Leadership necklace, stand

First revealed at theAnimation-Comic-Game Hong Kong 2021expo,UltimetalGalvatron is a highly articulated 12 "figure made extensively fromdie-castmetal. And by "extensively," we meanabout 4 pounds of it.This figure has fewer moving parts and action features than its assortment-partnerUltimetalRodimus Primebut reaches the sameprice pointthrough far more metal mass. The figure is sculpted to resemble his anime-styledStudio OXcharacter model,while also including a rifle based on the accessory from the original G1 toy. The arm cannon lights up viaLED.

In addition to the instruction manual, a separate card warns owners that they must manually pull Galvatron's hips down and away from his pelvis before posing him, or else his codpiece will scratch the paint off his upper legs.

The package blurb describing Galvatron is a very close paraphrase of his writeup fromTransformers: More than Meets the Eye,right down to the opinions from other characters.

R.E.D. [Robot Enhanced Design]

• Galvatron(2022)
  • Accessories:Matrix of Leadership on chain, half-open hands (2), fully open hands (2),Fire Blast effects(2), grid backdrop

• Known designers:Dan Khanna(concept artist)

Part of the sixth wave ofTransformers R.E.D.figures, Galvatron is a 6-inch tall non-transforming action figure based directly on his cartoon/movie appearance. He includes his Matrix of Leadership necklace, three different sets of interchangeable hands in various poses, and a freestanding backdrop depicting the scrolling line grid during his creation sequence in the animated movie. Bizarrely, the protruding purple kneepads of his boots are molded as part of his thighs, which is not how Galvatron's boots normally work.

Product renders on the packaging show a different cannon sculpt, lacking the nib on the end for attaching blast effects.

Like allR.E.D.figures, he is aWalmartexclusive in the US and Canada, also available onHasbro Pulsein limited quantities.

Pop!

• Rodimus & Galvatron(2-pack, 2023)

Available in a 2-pack withRodimusatSan Diego Comic-Con 2023and also the Funko website,Pop!Galvatron is a vinyl figure based on his original Generation 1 toy. Despite that, the pack is branded asPop! Televisioninstead ofRetro Toys,which would've made more sense for it. The pack also doesn't feature an ID number, which is a rarity among FunkoPop!vinyls.

Jada Toys

• Transformers Series 3 18-pack(4cm Die Cast Figure Multipack, 2023)

Released byJada Toys,Nano MetalfigsGalvatron is an incredibly small die-cast figurine molded doing an action pose. He has a little base attached to his feet for balancing reasons.

He comes in an impressive multipack withseventeen other figurines.

Transformers × Mini World

• Galvatron(2023)
  • Accessories:Transforming base, gun, Matrix of Leadership, machine part, crane arm, 2 connectors

Transformers × Mini WorldGalvatron is a tie-in to the popularChinesegameMini World.It comes with a display base with rolling wheels and can fold up into a cube-shaped representation of his cannon mode. The figure can assume a storage mode and store fully inside the cube, or you can remove his head and replace it with the cube. The unfurled base mode has some machinery inside, as well as a weapons rack to store the included gun and Matrix accessories. Thepackage artdepicts the figure's gun in the traditional orange color, but the final product is grey.

Each set includesBuild a Figure-like machinery components which can be combined with parts from other sets to make new structures.

This figure was exclusively released through TMall, a subsidiary of Alibaba; it was available both individually and as part of a giftset with the rest of the "Mini World" Transformers.

XM Studios

• Galvatron(2024)

XM Studios' hand-painted polystone statue of Galvatron stands 30 inches tall on aUnicron-themed base. The statue haslight-up featuresand four different arm configurations: pointing the cannon or gesturing menacingly with the right, and posing or holding the Matrix of Leadership in its left. Also included is a small immobile statue of Galvatron's cannon mode, here called a "laser tank".

199 pieces were produced, with a suggested retail of $2,500.

This item is currently scheduled for release, but is not yet available at mass retail.

Notes

• In the1986 Hasbro Pre-Toy Fair catalog,Galvatron's orange cannon iscolored dark (either black or a dark purple).Presumably, this version of the toy was based upon his early color model.
• A triple changer was proposed which would switch between a very awkward Galvatron, Megatron, and a Walther P-38 handgun with added futuristic silencer and laser sight. It is notable that the strange "Reverse Megatron" design has a mild resemblance to the also-unproduced GalvatronAction Master,especially in the chest design.
• A Galvatron Action Master was planned at one point, but apparently went no further than a concept sketch. It is only vaguely similar to Galvatron's normal appearance and may possibly have been a "powered up" Galvatron of some sort.

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