Kingdom Ark, Galvatron, Scorponok revealed

[Krayt]

IGN has released pics of some upcoming releases

Kingdom Ark with transforming Teletran 1, and Tiny Optimus

Kingdom Galvatron with Matrix, gun/ships

Kingdom BW Scorponok

https://www.ign.com/articles/hasbro-announces-galvatron-predacon-scorponok-and-the-autobot-ark-upcoming-transformers-war-for-cybertron-figures


Titan Class Autobot Ark
— 19 Inches Tall
— Comes with Sky Spy Accessory
— Teletraan-1 Computer Station that transforms into own bot (Homage to Action Master Mainframe)
— Optimus Prime micro figure similar to style that came with Unicron
— MSRP $149.99 (https://news.tfw2005.com/2021/04/07/transformers-kingdom-leader-galvatron-deluxe-scorponok-and-titan-class-autobot-ark-revealed-431070)

Galvatron
— Leader Class
— Comes with Matrix & chain
— MSRP $49.99

Beast Wars Scorponok
— Deluxe Class
— MSRP $22.99

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[Dogboy]

Looks incredible. Absolutely can't wait for this one. Apparently its already up for pre-order on Hasbro Pulse and a few other places. Hopefully we (may) find out soon when he comes to Aus and can pre-order.

[Tha_Phantom]

Teletraan-1 as a separate figure is a surprise, but a very welcome one. Can't wait!

[Akky82]

Teletraan-1 as a separate figure is a surprise, but a very welcome one. Can't wait!

Yeah I didn't even notice the first time I went through. Will be buying, just a shame about those gaps at the back showing the knee in alt mode.

[Dogboy]

Teletraan-1 as a separate figure is a surprise, but a very welcome one. Can't wait!

Apparently he is also the chest piece of the Ark, but didnt say if thats in Ark or Robot mode. Cant wait to see more either way, and the blue blast accessories look really nice too.

[Tha_Phantom]

One of my friends pointed out he is totally based on Mainframe too. Wonder if that means a Gen Selects or some exclusive pack redeco down the track.
https://i.ibb.co/TM4Xc3g/170483967-132764405474537-7334495644170417899-n.jpg (https://imgbb.com/)

[Paulbot]

Teletran is definitely a welcome surprise - they threw us off the scene with that Netflix cardboard version. Mainframe's a certainty - they don't even have to remold the head.

[Ode to a Grasshopper]

Nice Last Autobot head sculpt on the Ark.

I'd quite like a Mainframe, but that's about it for me from these guys. Kingdom has a tendency to make figure a bit too stocky for my liking, and the open panels on the side of the Ark are just enough to make it a Pass (given the cost).
Glad that they're doing it though. :)

[Zommael]

And in news that should surprise absolutely nobody, Galvatron looks great with decent photography. If I were Hasbro I would be so p***ed at the leaker who took those horrible photos.

[Bidoofdude]

Galvatron still not perfect but most there so I am still excited. Gotta say Scorponok is one of my least favourite designs, this toy looks faithful though which is cool. Not sure how I feel about the Ark, obviously I want it and Teletraan is super cool. I’m very conscious about size since getting Unicron though, and the big gaps on the sides are a bit of a yikes.

Probably no chance but I really wouldn’t mind a standalone release of Teletraan in a slightly darker orange colour. The lack of base mode for the Ark means it’s a bit awkward to display, let alone have it look good.

[DELTAprime]

I was going to skip the Ark. But with Teletran 1 included I guess I need to pick it up just for that.

Also, I can't wait for a Mainframe repaint of Teletran 1.

[llamatron]

The positive of the Teletran1 basically cancels out the negative of the massively exposed sides of the ship.

[Deano85]

I don't have any of the other Titan figures but I think I might have to get this one. Want to see some photos of him with Siege Jetfire and Earthrise Prime.

[griffin]

Considering all of the folding panels on Teletraan-1, I would have thought that they could put a couple on the Ark's legs to hide those gaping big holes at the back of the spaceship mode.


And in news that should surprise absolutely nobody, Galvatron looks great with decent photography. If I were Hasbro I would be so p***ed at the leaker who took those horrible photos.

This is why Hasbro marketing hate toy leaks, as they can often look wrong or have things missing that put people off buying it, even after it is revealed officially later. At least if Hasbro marketing screw up the transformations and the toy has negative feedback, it's their own fault.

[griffin]

Added in some mirrored images to the first post, and more can be seen here (https://news.tfw2005.com/2021/04/07/transformers-kingdom-leader-galvatron-deluxe-scorponok-and-titan-class-autobot-ark-revealed-431070).

These are said to be for the July waves.

[JJJ]

I wasn't really interested in the Ark, but now that I've seen it...

Must be the very-nearly Unicron-yellow they're using :)

Very strange decision to not add flaps for the side of the ship though. This may yet put me off.

[Lint]

Not really feeling the Ark at all. If the shuttle mode was more solid I might have been sold on it but as is, I feel like detonating 3/4 of that ship.

That said, if there is more gimmickry to be revealed I could be tempted still.

Buy yay Scorponok!

[Autocon]

So the gaps in the sides are the docking bays for smaller spacecraft?

[JJJ]

So the gaps in the sides are the docking bays for smaller spacecraft?

Might be an acceptable excuse if there were any indication that this was the plan (and there were appropriately shaped pieces in there to give that impression)... But there isn't. It's just the ultimate expression of the Hasbro Hollow.

I understand why Hasbro does this with things like deluxes. I do. I don't expect Hasbro to go all Magic Square. But this is something they want around $250 for... The budget excuse just wears that bit too thin in the case of a titan.

[Tetsuwan Convoy]

I was going to skip the Ark. But with Teletran 1 included I guess I need to pick it up just for that.
I'm in the same boat here with this. I also like that Teletran forms the bridge of the ark and you can pop the little Optimus on the bridge.

So the gaps in the sides are the docking bays for smaller spacecraft?
this would be cool if correct, but judging by the hollow nature of the robot mode(lookit them forearms), I sincerely doubt it. Colour me interested despite these flaws, hope I can get it for a good price.

[JJJ]

I have been planning for some time to get a 3d printer this year. I'm aiming for July-ish. Things like the Ark are a large part of the plans I have for it :)

[Autocon]

Well I tried :(

[griffin]

More official images of the Ark (https://news.tfw2005.com/2021/05/26/new-stock-images-of-kingdom-titan-class-autobot-ark-434288).

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[Deano85]

I hope we get a 3rd Party blaster weapon for him. Waiting to see some of the first transformation videos of him

[griffin]

The website Geek Culture appear to have been given an advance copy of this year's Titan, The Ark... and have posted up a nice video (https://geekculture.co/unboxing-hasbros-transformers-war-for-cybertron-kingdom-titan-autobot-ark/). (screen shots can be seen here (https://news.tfw2005.com/2021/06/02/transformers-kingdom-titan-class-autobot-ark-in-hand-images-434531))

[1AZRAEL1]

Just like official pictures to be "off" he's missing his knees in robot mode, and in Ark mode has one on the left next to the thrusters, but not on the right

[griffin]

For those still yet to buy Kingdom Galvatron, it looks like the first ones had the arms wrongly assembled (https://news.tfw2005.com/2021/06/12/transformers-kingdom-galvatron-shoulder-assembly-variant-spotted-at-us-retail-435394)... but people in America have been finding ones in stores that have the arms assembled correctly, so all is not lost if you don't have one yet and are intending to get one in-person at a store (and not an online purchase), so that you can make sure that you get a good one.

Unfortunately for those who have already been posting sightings of Galvatron here in Australia, the photos I've seen so far have the bad arms.

It seems that the shoulder joints inside the upper arms are turned around the wrong way inside the arm, making the tops of the arms hang lower against the shoulders.
I'm not sure if it affects the transformation or alt-modes, but apparently it bugs people in robot mode...

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[dirge]

I found and bought a Galvatron today. This does not affect the cannon mode.

In truth, rotating the shoulders through 90 degrees so the pins at the back side of the shoulders are at the front works okay - he has metal pins on the front instead of transformation slots, but the shoulders lift higher. I don't think I want to try stressing the plastic attempting the fix some are trying - especially given the transformation isn't affected.

[1AZRAEL1]

I'll need to check mine. I don't think I noticed, nor does it really worry me anyway

[JJJ]

Even seeing those two pictures side-by-side I still don't see why people were getting so worked up about it.

[Krayt]

OH MY GOD!!!!!

I hadn't seen or realised this, but in the Toymate website pics of the Ark, they show MicroPrime standing on Mainframe while in "Ark mode"....

ANd theres spots for like 5 more MicroPrime sized figures to stand...

Mainframe/Teletran actually transforms into the Bridge of the Ark!!!!

[Flukey]

One of the youtube leakers has posted a video of "Transformers KINGDOM Waspinator"...(wont post link but Im sure one can find it)

[Tha_Phantom]

OH MY GOD!!!!!

I hadn't seen or realised this, but in the Toymate website pics of the Ark, they show MicroPrime standing on Mainframe while in "Ark mode"....

ANd theres spots for like 5 more MicroPrime sized figures to stand...

Mainframe/Teletran actually transforms into the Bridge of the Ark!!!!

Yeah the little Galvatron and Rodimus bros that come with Unicron are compatible too. Not that it makes much sense of course.... Haha.