Transformaniac | a transformers blog
  • Blog
  • Flickr

Transformaniac

a transformers Blog

Hasbro vs. Radio shack

7/29/2014

0 Comments

 
Shockwave, my 2nd most favorite character of all time has been around since early 1980's.  He actually wasn't released to Hasbro first. He was called "Spark-Man" and "Galactic-Man" at some point early on before Hasbro got the name "Shockwave".
There are several "Shockwaves" out there to this day because he was made by Hasbro and a company called Toyco. in Korea.
I can't remember if my Shockwave is from Hasbro or Toyco.? He has a rub sign so I'm assuming the he is Hasbro. I'll take a look tonight because I want to know now! My Galactic-Man is Toyco. I know that only because I just fixed him all up.
From what I know about Galactic-Man is that he was a Radio Shack exclusive in the early 80's. He's a dark grey color and his eye is red instead of gold. His trigger is noticeably differentI. Other than that he is identical to Shockwave.  Honestly, I didn't know he existed until my wife's cousin said he had one!
Of course, I was jealous because I didn't have one and I LOVE "G1 Shockwaves" mold! I'd say about a year later he comes over and hands him over to me. I was shocked! He's a little beat up, his tube that attaches to his arm was all crummy and broken BUT the electronics and lights worked perfect!! Stickers were falling off and yellowed. He was used pretty good, and so he should have. 
He's now in my hands and I ALWAYS make the best of my plastic crack! He now looks like this:
Picture
Galactic-Man does not come with the HUGE decepticon symbol on his chest. I added that on because the sticker that said Galactic-Man was horrible! If you look very close to the right side of his chest i added a rub sign to make him look like my G1 Shockwave.
0 Comments



Leave a Reply.

    Picture

    About Me

    Me? I'm a Transformaniac through and through. I've been collecting for over 20 years and my collection is starting to outgrow "The Vault"! I collect, maintain and refurbish my Transformers and I am always looking for new (and old) ones to add to my 1000+ plus collection. Feel free to check out my collection, as it's ever-growing and I'll be updating my blog with new Transformers as soon as I get them.

    Blog Safely
    Please for the safety of my family and privacy, use only our first or nicknames when posting comments. Thank you.


    Archives

    March 2019
    November 2018
    October 2018
    May 2018
    April 2018
    May 2016
    February 2016
    December 2015
    August 2015
    June 2015
    May 2015
    March 2015
    November 2014
    October 2014
    September 2014
    August 2014
    July 2014
    June 2014
    May 2014
    April 2014
    February 2014
    December 2013
    July 2013
    June 2013
    April 2013
    March 2013
    February 2013
    January 2013
    October 2012
    September 2012
    August 2012
    July 2012
    June 2012
    May 2012
    April 2012
    February 2012
    January 2012
    November 2011
    October 2011
    September 2011
    August 2011
    July 2011
    June 2011
    May 2011
    April 2011
    July 2009
    June 2009
    May 2009
    April 2009
    March 2009
    February 2009
    January 2009
    November 2008
    October 2008
    August 2008
    July 2008
    June 2008
    May 2008
    April 2008


    Transformers Links

    Official Movie Website

    Michael Bay Official Site

    Hasbro's Transformers Site

    Transformers Wiki

    Seibertron

    'Til All Are Mine

    BigBadToyStore


    Flickr Pics

    View my profile on LinkedIn

    RSS Feed

    Creative Commons License
    This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 United States License.
Powered by Create your own unique website with customizable templates.
  • Blog
  • Flickr