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Transformers Collection – Universe

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And thus the great cataloging of my collection continues.

Transformers Universe was… it was…. it was a bloody mess to be honest!

Starting out in 2003, it was intially a way to milk existing moulds.  It took figures from G2, Beast Wars, Beast Machines and the Unicron Trilogy and released them as their original characters with new colour schemes, or else repainted them into different characters completely.

Then it moved on to new characters and toys, such as making Micromaster combiners out of classic teams, and  limped along for several years, releasing a smattering of figures here and there, even pulling other toys under its umberella that really should be classified under different toylines such as figures from G1, Titanium, Robot Heroes and even Masterpiece.

Then in 2008 they revamped the line, with many new toys of existing G1 characters, picking up where the Classics line left off, making it quite popular until the line came to an end in 2010.  Some of the figures were also released under the Takara banner Henkei! Henkei!

Toys and characters from almost every continuity, Micromasters, Targetmasters, Combiners, Autobots, Decepticons, Predacons, Maximals, Mini-Cons, Spychangers, repaints, retools – the line had everything while at the same time specializing in nothing, and making it damn hard to keep track of for collectors.

So check out what I deemed worthy to grab with my personal Transformers Universe collection below!

 

My Transformers Universe Collection

 

Universe Autobot Figures

 

*Item #UNA001: Transformers Universe 25th Anniversary Autobot Optimus Prime (MISB)

 

*Item #UNA002: Transformers Universe Autobot Deluxe Prowl

*Item #UNA003: Transformers Universe Autobot Spychanger Prowl

 

*Item #UNA004: Transformers Universe Autobot Deluxe Hound

*Item #UNA005: Transformers Universe Autobot Scout Hound

 

*Item #UNA006: Transformers Universe Autobot Spychanger Silverstreak

*Item #UNA007: Transformers Universe Autobot Deluxe Silverstreak

 

*Item #UNA008: Transformers Universe Autobot Scout Jazz

*Item #UNA009: Transformers Universe Autobot Spychanger Jazz

 

*Item #UNA010: Transformers Universe Autobot Ironhide

*Item #UNA011: Transformers Universe Autobot Inferno

*Item #UNA012: Transformers Henkei! Henkei! Autobot Ratchet

*Item #UNA013: Transformers Universe Autobot Sunstreaker

*Item #UNA014: Transformers Universe Autobot Sideswipe

*Item #UNA015: Transformers Universe Autobot Smokescreen

 

*Item #UNA016: Transformers Universe Aerielbot Silverbolt

*Item #UNA017: Transformers Universe Autobot Hardhead

*Item #UNA018: Transformers Universe Autobot Powerglide

 

*Item #UNA019: Transformers Universe Autobot Blaster

*Item #UNA020: Transformers Universe Autobot Blackrock

 

*Item #UNA021: Transformers Universe Autobot Spychanger Wheeljack

 

*Item #UNA022: Transformers Universe Autobot Brawn

*Item #UNA023: Transformers Universe Autobot Beachcomber

*Item #UNA024: Transformers Universe Autobot Bumblebee

 

*Item #UNA025: Transformers Henkei! Henkei! C-19 Autobot Minibot Spy Team Wheelie

*Item #UNA026: Transformers Henkei! Henkei! C-19 Autobot Minibot Spy Team Cosmos

*Item #UNA027: Transformers Henkei! Henkei! C-19 Autobot Minibot Spy Team Warpath

 

*Item #UNA028: Transformers Universe Aerielbot Skydive

*Item #UNA029: Transformers Universe Aerielbot Air Raid

 

*Item #UNA030: Transformers Universe Protectobot Blades

 

*Item #UNA031: Transformers Universe Micromaster Protectobot First Aid

*Item #UNA032: Transformers Universe Micromaster Protectobot Groove

 

*Item #UNA033: Transformers Universe Micromaster Railbot Rapid Run

*Item #UNA034: Transformers Universe Micromaster Railbot Overload

 

Universe Decepticon Figures

 

*Item #UND001: Transformers Universe Decepticon Seeker Acid Storm (MOSC)

 

*Item #UND002: Transformers Universe Decepticon Tankor

*Item #UND003: Transformers Universe Decepticon Galvatron

 

*Item #UND004: Transformers Universe Ultra Combaticon  Onslaught

*Item #UND005: Transformers Universe Scount Combaticon  Onslaught

 

*Item #UND006: Transformers Universe Decepticon Cyclonus

*Item #UND007: Transformers Universe Decepticon Targetmaster Nightstick

 

*Item #UND008: Transformers Universe Decepticon Overkill

*Item #UND009: Transformers Universe Stunticon Drag Strip

 

*Item #UND010: Transformers Universe Decepticon Nemesis Strika

 

*Item #UND011: Transformers Universe Decepticon Seeker Thrust

*Item #UND012: Transformers Universe Decepticon Seeker Ramjet

 

*Item #UND013: Transformers Universe Decepticon Ravage

 

*Item #UND014: Transformers Universe Decepticon G2 Megatron

 

*Item #UND016: Transformers Universe Micromaster Constructicon Long Haul

 

*Item #UND017: Transformers Universe Decepticon Ramjet

*Item #UND018: Transformers Universe Decepticon Mini-Con Thunderclash

 

*Item #UND019: Transformers Universe Decepticon Mini-Con Gunbarrel

*Item #UND020: Transformers Universe Decepticon Mini-Con Thunderwing

*Item #UND021: Transformers Universe Decepticon Mini-Con Terradive

 

VS Packs

*Item #UNA036: Transformers Universe Autobot Wrecker Roadbuster (MISB)

*Item #UND022: Transformers Universe Decepticon Seeker Dirge (MISB)

*Item #UND037: Transformers Universe Autobot Wrecker Springer (MISB)

*Item #UND023: Transformers Universe Decepticon Ratbat (MISB)

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Video: Kingdom Galvatron Review

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Well kiddies, I know I usually do written reviews of Transformers, replete with fascinating details and lots of pics, but today is something different.  Today I, along with my good buddy Brendan, have created a video review.  And it’s of none other than that Unicron lackey, the big bad himself – Galvatron!

So sit back and enjoy this special video review of Transformers Kingdom Leader Class Galvatron – you wont be disappointed 😉

 

 

Got anything to say about this figure?  Pop it in the comments section below!

 

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Video – My 100+ Generations Decepticons

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For a bit of fun and a bit of comparison I pulled out of my storage crates a lot of my Decepticons.  In particular, toys that were updates of classic characters, mainly (but not exclusively) from G1.    I was amazed and how many characters have gotten new toys!

So enjoy this short video I made of the display.  Also below you will find some screenshots and a full list of the Decepticons on display along with links to reviews of many of the figures displayed here – have fun!

 

 

 

 

Acid Storm, Apeface, Astrotrain, Axor,

Banzaitron, Battletrap, Bonecrusher, Black Arachnia, Blast Off, Blitzwing, Bludgeon, Bombshell, Breakdown, Brawl, Bruticus, Buzzsaw,

Caliburst, Catgut, Chop Shop, Cyclonus,

Darkmount, Darkwing, Dead End, Devestator, Dirge, Doubledealer, Drag Strip, Dreadwind, Dreadwing,

Fangry, Frenzy, Full-Tilt, 

Galvatron, Gnaw, Grabuge, 

Hook, Hun-Grrr, 

Jhaixus,

Kickback, Krok,

Laserbeak, Leozack, Liokaiser, Long Haul,

Megatron, Menasor, Mindwipe, Misfire, Mixmaster, Motormaster,

Needlenose, Nightbird, Nightstick, Nemesis Striker,

Octone, Onslaught, Overkill, Overlord

Pounce

Quake

Ramjet, Rampage, Ratbat, Ravage, Rippersnapper, Rodimus Unicronus, Rumble, Runabout

Scavenger, Scourge, Scorponok, Scrapper, Shockwave, Singe, Sixshot, Shrute, Skrapnel, Skullgrin, Skullsmasher, Sky Byte, Sky Shadow, Skywarp, Slice, Slipstream, Slugslinger, Soundblaster, Soundwave, Spinister, Starscream, Submarauder, Sunbeam, Swindle

Tankorr, Thrust, Thundercracker, Thunderwing, Treadshot, Triggerhappy, Trypticon

Vortex

Waspinator, Wildrider, Wingspan, Windsweeper, Wolfwire,

Zputty

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Toy Review – Titans Return Galvatron and Sentinel Prime

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The second in my reviews of the new Titans Return toyline, today I am looking at the Voyager-class figures, namely Galvatron and Sentinel Prime.  As both former leaders of their factions its nice to see them get bigger figures based on the characters – lets see if their new triple changer/headmaster forms work shall we (rhetorical question – we shall.  Otherwise you just clicked on this link for no reason and y’all don’t have the time to waste on such frivolous actions now do ya?).

 

Galvatron – Robot Mode

Who says I'm compensating for the lack of a penis?!?!
Who says I’m compensating for the lack of a penis?!?!

We really have needed a Voyager-class CHUG Galvatron for some time, as with the current line up of Generations figures the Generations version just doesn’t cut it.  The closest we have had is the Energon version (which I really wish I had bought back in the day).  The huge orange cannon on him really works well, it looks like it could blast through the side of a space station!  It is very well proportioned and very indicative of the Galvatron cannon.  Only thing is the mask that comes up to cover Nucelon – it doesn’t sit quite flush at the front so it looks like it is a mask covering something else.

Sentinel Prime – Robot Mode

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His robot mode is fairly customizable in regards there are plenty of different places to place his gunds/cannons as well as how much you can angle the wings at the back.  Personally I chose to have the cannons sticking up over his shoulders and the wings as back as I could with them placed there in order to emulate how the character looked in the Origins: Megatron comics on which this character model seems to be based.  He is fairly big and bulky and the Infinitus face looks kinda like Optimus but not quite which is how it should be.

Galvatron – Cybertronian Cannon Mode

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Like we have needed a big CHUG Galvatron figure, we’ve also needed one that turned into a cannon emplacement.  This figure does this quite well, though I can’t say it is brilliant looking.  It does however do the job.  No real spot that makes sense for the Titan Master partner though.

Sentinel Prime – Cybertronian Shuttle Mode

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No cockpit visible which makes sense for a character not intending to carry humans.   Like the robot mode there are multiple places to place the guns/cannons which is cool.  The dimensions of the shuttle work well and Infinitus can sit either in a cannon on the side or in the cockpit on top, I think he works better in the cockpit otherwise the shuttle looks too lopsided to be aerodynamic (I suppose that doesn’t matter in space though).

Galvatron – Cybertronian Jet Mode

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This makes more sense as a third mode than a pistol.  Very Cybertronian-esque and the cannon sticking out the front is indicative of Animated Megatron.  Though this mode also doesn’t look perfect, it looks quite cool and gives the Titan Master figure an excuse to sit in the cockpit.

Sentinel Prime – Cybertronian Train Mode

It's the great space coaster - get onboard!
It’s the great space coaster – get onboard!

Very reminiscent of Energon Omega Supereme.  Lots of cannons all over and certainly wouldn’t fit through a terran train tunnel.  This is the mode that Infinitus works best in the cannon emplacement on the side on.  While the colour scheme is good, the orange and red and too strong and too similar to make out all the little details within the mode, and the cannons could have used their own colouring.

 

Overall

Both these figures work pretty well.  Sentinel Prime has not had a CHUG figure to date (DOTM and Timlines yes) and Galvatron has had one that was far to small in comparison to the rest of the lineup.  What I like about both these figures is that neither is trying to shoehorn in a terran mode – both are Cybertronian characters who have no interest fitting in on earth so don’t try and by not making concessions to do so make their alien alt-modes work better.  As both triple changers and Headmasters they both have a lot of play value and so in my book are worth the associated price tag.