2003

I have restored my 2003 review of Armada Galvatron complete with updated thoughts and new photos!  Check out the review and gallery here.

General Information:
Price Point/Size: Gigacon
Retailers: General (K-Mart, Toys R Us, Wal-Mart, Kay Bee)
Release Date: January 2003
Transformation Difficulty Level: 4 (Expert)
Accessories: Clench Mini-Con figure, Missiles x 3

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Long ago the Mini-Cons left Cybertron to escape the Autobot/Decepticon conflict.  When they are uncovered on Earth, the Autobots and Decepticons arrive and renew their conflict as they seek out the hidden power inside the Mini-Cons!

General Information:
Release Year: November 2003
Retailer: General Release (Toys 'R' Us, Kay Bee, Wal-Mart etc.)
Price: $39.99 (Depending on Retailer)
Transformation Difficulty Level: 4
Accessories: Trailer, Missile launcher, Missile, OP1 Fire Truck, OP2 Helicopter, OP3 Drill & OP4 Submarine

General Information:
Release Year: November 2003
Retailer: General Release (Toys 'R' Us, Kay Bee, Wal-Mart etc.)
Price: $6.99 (Depending on Retailer)
Transformation Difficulty Level: 2
Accessories: Energon chip, Missile, Missile launcher and cannon weapon

General Information:
Release Year: September 2003
Retailer: Kay Bee Toys Exclusive.
Price: $12.99
Transformation Difficulty Level: 3 (Advanced)
Accessories: Missiles x 2

Thanks to a recent post on Twitter by Transformers artist Don Figueroa, I was reminded that back in 2003 the Toys 'R' Us store in Times Square, New York City had gigantic artwork in its window for the Armada toy line with spectacular Unicron artwork by Figueroa taking center stage! Other characters including Galvatron also appeared. It was a very dramatic presentation for the Transformers brand and quite a sight to see in person.

General Information:
Release Year: December 2003
Retailer: General Release (Toys 'R' Us, Kay Bee, Wal-Mart etc.)
Price: $19.99 (Depending on Retailer)
Accessories: Intercooler/Gun

"Alternators" were the US release of the Japanese "Binaltech" toy line. While the line did not utilize die-cast metal, it featured the same high level of detail as its Japanese counterpart. Also, "Alternators" featured some characters and decos not used in the "Binaltech" line.