TRANSFORMERS: THE BASICS on GALVATRON 

I like how they incorporated Galvatron in the WFC series where he is a time traveler trying to prevent Megatron from becoming him.

"NOONE SUMMONS MEGATRON!!!" "Then it pleases me to be the first." Unicron had the best comebacks ever hahaha

In Japan, if you're wondering, Megatron is always referring to as such in Armada, and is always called Galvatron in Energon. In Cybertron, he starts as Master Megatron, and then becomes Master Galvatron.

I find Megatron way more dangerous than Galvatron. Even if Galvatron was more powerful, what made Megatron such a threat was his tactical mind. He would have won for sure if not for Optimus existing at the same time he did.

G1 movie Galvatron: "Would anyone else attempt to fill his shoes?" G1 cartoon Galvatron: "AAAAAAAAAGGGGHHHH!!!!!"

As much as I love Frank Welker and Megatron, Leonard Nimoy will always be Galvatron's voice to me.

I always felt that it was not just the plasma bath but also being severed from his psychic link with Unicron at the moment of Unicron's destruction that warped Galvatron's mind into insanity. It was never established that was a cause but I like to think it anyway. WRT Galvatron in the Bayformers universe, I felt it was a big missed opportunity in "Dark of the Moon" when Sentinel Prime was revealed to be a bad guy for him to say something along the lines of "No longer am I a Prime, now I'm Galvatron!" Especially considering who voiced him in that movie.

"Brother of Arcee" *in Vader voice: WHAT?!

I love the "mmmmbut" at 8:35, it's the perfect Bayverse "oh who the hell knows" noise

I'm surprised that Galvatron was not killed by Starscream in the Marvel comics, since literally everyone was killed by that guy

I personally like G1 Galvatron movie the best. The suave yet evil voice perfectly fit his cunning and determined character, and I never really minded losing Megatron for him. Yet I do understand Hasbro’s dilemma, as many people love Megatron

Just an added detail, but In the G1 cartoon, when Prime cured the Hate Plague he also cured Galvatron's insanity, bringing him back more in line with his previous Megatron persona. He was still hell-bent on defeating the Autobots and ruling the galaxy, but he wasn't crazy anymore.

I’d prefer Team Purple because the alternate color scheme is a great way to further differentiate the two characters.

I like my Galvatron in the style of the Marvel Comics and War for Cybertron Trilogy. Very clearly connected to Megatron, but presented in a way that doesn't phase him out.

Frank Welker as Galvatron in AoE was nothing short of amazing. He somehow sounded more like Galvatron in that than he EVER did in the cartoon. Lol

Here's something interesting about Armada and Energon. In both mediums, when Megatron transformed into Galvatron in Armada, the Japanese version kept his name and he was called Galvatron in Energon throughout the series. Kinda explains a few things and thought it was interesting to mention.

I personally still cling to the idea of them being the same character, preferably with no reversion, but I like the comic idea. Ideally have him from a different universe or the VERY far future, and have his insanity make it ambiguous as to his true identity.

Hot take: Marvel UK Galvatron (the first one, not Galvatron ll) is not only the best incarnation of the character, but one of the best antagonists in the entire Transformers franchise. He wasn't just a threat to the Autobots- he was a threat to EVERYONE. Autobot, Decepticon and human, present and future, and eventually he was a threat to time itself. He was the ultimate wildcard- because of his madness, you never knew what plan he was going to try next, or what it would take to take him down. He was by far the most powerful character in the series at that point, beating the shit out of Optimus, Rodimus, Ultra Magnus, the Dinobots, the Wreckers, Soundwave, Piranacon, Scorponok and Death's Head. Despite his growing insanity worsening throughout the course of the series, he was still extremely cunning and intelligent, being able to spin any situation to his advantage. He managed to outsmart Shockwave, and tricked Megatron into working for him. He even drove both Ultra Magnus and Shockwave into having complete mental breakdowns. On multiple occasions did the Autobots and Decepticons have to team up to take him down- and every single time they were completely outclassed. Whenever Galvatron appeared, you knew shit was about to go down. Perhaps even more than Unicron, this Galvatron was the greatest threat the Transformers had ever faced. Never before had a threat challenged both the heroes and the villains to such a degree. In the end, the Autobots and Decepticons were only narrowly able to prevent Galvatron from destroying all of space and time. Ultimately, it was Galvatron's own madness that did him in, as his fractured mind was unable to recognise the ramifications of what he had done, and was consumed by time itself. Sure, the cartoon, IDW and Marvel US Galvatrons are more well-known, but UK Galvatron remains the single best version of the character IMO. If you've never read the Marvel UK TF comics, do yourself a favour and do so.

Leonard Nimoy was the best voice of Galvatron in my opinion.

Chris: “But, what do you think about this situation, Galvatron?” Galvatron: “Well, all I can say is... BWAAAAAAAAAA!” (Fires fusion cannon) Clever ending. I like it.

To be honest, I kind of like the idea of Galvatron as a completely separate character from Megatron. It allows for more opportunities to get creative with the character and do more with him than you would if he was just a constant and temporary "Megatron 2.0".

G1 Galvatron well always be my favourite incarnation and nice touch showing both Galvatron’s voices that was well played.

I like how being thrown halfway across the galaxy and landing in a pit of plasma barely phased him, but being smashed between a few pieces of ice was somehow enough to kill him.

"Megatron? Is that you?" "HERE'S A HINT!!!"

Purple over grey but I do like the movie idea of an "evolved" Megatron. However I think the original UK comic's idea of how to get Gav and Megs to exist together is fine. Time travel however complex is far from the strangest concept Transformers has dealt with.

I waited for this episode like a Saturday Morning cartoon and was not disappointed.

Well...... I'm an old school kind of GUY. Give me The 1985s The Transformers THE MOVIE version of Megatron turning into Galvatron.

I’m surprised his Armada Version sacrificed himself to destroy Unicron. “Farewell, Optimus Prime! Victory is all yours! Now go look after your men they need you!”

Purple here too. I was initially shocked when IDW made Galvatron separate from Megatron but have since warmed up to it.

I see a parallel...in Age of Extinction, Megatron’s head was being used to create new tech for humans. In Transformers Animated, Megatron’s head was used to create future tech for humans. And in both cases, Megatron used the humans to get a new body. Fascinating...

"This is Unicorn! The Earth will soon be a part of me!"

Breaking with my usual stance, I actually prefer the IDW Galvatron. A separate individual from Megatron with his own backstory and ambitions. The UKG1 Galvatron was a neat one too, but the IDW version is my preference.

Either separate entity or same character, I don't care. Galvatron was always awesome. I loved how the 3rd series attempted to do some level of approach to adult stpry telling with the phyc ward episode. And I love how the Marvel Comics wasn't afraid to show just how vicious he could be. Another fantastic and informative episode from yourself Chris.

"They're the same guy." ---Astrotrain

Galvatron is my favorite decepticon, he’s just so much fun to watch!

Galvatron II (from the Marvel G1/G2/Alignment universe) has to be one of the best characters and biggest loose ends of the franchise thus far. He's still out there somewhere in the multiverse with Grand Scourge. Hasbro has an excuse to stick him into literally *any* show or comic right now. Imagine if he'd shown up in Cyberverse as part of their multiverse story. That would've been *epic.*

Dammit, now I really wanna see the Basics on Beasr Wars II Galvatron. Tho from the regular "evolved form of Megatron" I gotta say that I like the Unicron Trilogy most on designs.

"Well, all I can say is....NAAARRGGHHHHH!!"

It should be noted that in Super Link, Megatron is called Galvatron from the beginning and his upgrade form is apparently Galvatron General.

Galvatron has always had my favorite robot mode. Even after having been a fan for the franchise's entire existence, Galvatron's G1 cartoon model has always remained THE BEST in my eyes. I want Fans Toys Sovereign bad but he's sooo expensive.

Geoff Seniors Galvatron vs Ultra Magnus during Target 2006 are my favorite scenes from the marvel UK run and the fact that Magnus just couldn't defeat Galvatron really showed the power of Megatron's future incarnation. Another great basic's Chris keep them coming. Till all are one.

I always enjoyed the OG Galvatron, Lenard Nimoy all the way!

I used to like Leonard nimoy as galvatron's voice actor more than frank welker but then I realized it makes more sense for galvatron in the series to have a more high pitched and squeaky voice because of the whole being insane and almost sane thing

I have a theory about G1 Galvatron. That plasma bath he ended up in wasn't the only thing that made him insane. I think there was an important connection with Unicron that got severed when he landed on Thrall. When he was transformed, Galvatron still had a grip on his sanity which lead him to try and rebel against Unicron, but after he was defeated, he really lost it. In other words, without Unicron, there is no sane Galvatron.

You should do a 1-hour special for Optimus Prime and Megatron.

You can do both. A time traveling Galvatron from a potential future where Megatron is rebuilt and goes back in time to do something Mysterious. You get both characters, the same origin but you also get the amazing concept of two different forms of Megatron fighting to ensure the other never comes into being

I think Galvatron became insane due to having his psychic link with Unicron severed due to what was basically his physical death.

I remember Galvatron being a much more menacing character than Megatron. Must have been the grandiosity of the movie and his transformation, and the fact that from that point, it seemed like Galvatron could 1-shot-kill literally any other Transformer. The fact that the writers decided to make him a clinically insane tyrant with absolute zero patience and no hope of anger management interventions kinda added to the mystique.

Could you please make an a basics episode on the *Aerialbots.*

Galvatron is one of my favorite characters! Thanks for the video on him! He’s so much fun in the old cartoon.

I always loved G1 Galvatron, maybe even more than Megatron. I used to watch the movie on vhs everyday before school (I had half day afternoon kindergarten). I never understood why he was purple in the cartoon and grey in the toy until I was much older. Thanks for the awesome video!

Funny thing is that the Megatron from Energon is called Galvatron in the Japanese series, Superlink, I think. I prefer them, now, as seperate characters

Hey thanks for including one of my favourite Galvatron quotes at the end, man!👍

"Well all I can say is...AAAAAHHHHHHHH!!" I love that. Always gets me.

I've always grown up on Megatron becoming Galvatron, but I suppose I would be open to a temporary upgrade like Goku becoming a Super Saiyan. Not keen on two separate entities, tbh. And I wonder if they ever considered calling him "Gigatron." Guess Galvatron just sounds way cooler in the end. :p And I enjoyed both Leonard Nimoy and Frank Welker's versions of the character, btw. They both served their purposes. :)

Titan's Return Galvatron is by far the best toy in this era. He's one of my favorite toys in my collection!

I love how almost all TF media feels obligated to go through the motions of the whole Megatron-Galvatron back and forth

I really enjoy going through these basics videos. Galvatrons one of my favorite characters. Can't wait to see what the deal is with him in the new trilogy. I jumped out of my chair when Unicron pulled him through the grid.

I've just stumbled on your channel, and I'm floored. Great work, sir. It is really feeding my Transformers nostalgia (I was born in 1980, and grew up with G1).

Galvatron has always been one of my favorite. Next to Soundwave on the Deceptive cons side. On the Autobots side of the war. Next to Optimism Prime kicking butt. Is Jetfire who a jet. You sir have a new subscriber. Thank you very much for posting this video.

Great video! Galvatron has been my favorite character since I was a kid and I was hoping you would get to him eventually. Keep up the great content!

I can't wait for the War for Cybertron: Kingdom version of Galvatron, which I suspect will be the best version ever released to date.

Your videos are so good. Thank you for all the work you put into them. Everytime a new one comes out I cant wait to watch it. Great job and thank you.

Team Purple! And thank you for this. He and G1 Ultra Magnus are my favorite Transformers.

All is fair in Chris and Basics. And yeah, IDW Galvy is my fav. Great video as always Chris

I hear my phone notification sound and wonder who disrupts my afternoon nap. I see that it’s a new Basics episode, and instantly wake up. Sorry, was just trying to make a witty post. This is bad comedy.

Awesome Episode! Robots in Diguise 2001, decepticon leader, is technically called Gigatron. Gigatron is a decepticon that never appears elsewhere and has no connection to Megatron or any other decepticon leader.

I think that were was a single line at the end of age of extinction that galvatron (or megatron) said "We shall meet again, for I am reborn" that I suppose could be why he went back to being megatron, but idk

honestly, i prefer when galvatron is primarily purple, with a secondary dark gray. or when he's white with green and gold

I like galvatron. But the movie voice was > than the G1 season3 voice

This was an Incredible Masterpiece Video for Galvatron. Galvatron Ranked Through The Transformers Franchise 1: Transformers Generation One (Leonard Nimoy and Frank Welker) 2: Transformers The Aligned Continuity (John Noble and Frank Welker) 3: Transformers Film Series (Frank Welker) 4: Transformers War For Cybertron Trilogy (Jason Marnocha) 5: Transformers The Unicorn Trilogy (David Kaye) 6: Transformers Robots In Disguise Predacon Galvatron (Daniel Riordan)

THe Marvel UK Galvatron was just amazing, easily the best and all the crazy stories that went on around him. Him beating Centurion was cool, and also the story on the volcano.

this was amazing keep up the great work.

Considering how often Megatron bites the dust and comes back some time later, the use of Galvatron in the G1 capacity makes sense. I personally like the IDW version but I also think there's some real venom-to-carnage potential with Galvatron. If Megatron was presumed dead by the Decepticons, quite a few of his followers would want to bring him back in some capacity and be responsible for Galvatron's creation. However a fun twist on it could be that Galvatron believes that he's Megatron come back from the dead but in actuality Megatron never died and only disappeared. Thus keeping them separate but related enough that it makes for interesting dynamics between those characters.

Fun Fact: There is a fan-made MLAATR/Transformers crossover movie series made by Bumblemus Prime that flips the script when it come to Galvatron. In The Transformers The Movie, Galvatron refused to be a servant of Unicron, and did everything in his power to betray him. But in Bumblemus’ variation, he willingly joined Unicron’s army and followed his orders without hesitation. I found this variation to be interesting and fun to work with, since I have a similar variation of Galvatron in something that I’ve been working on, but I’ve made sure that it’s not a one-to-one replica. I also made an explanation for when he returns as Megatron following his second appearance as Galvatron.

I may have missed mention of it, but in the power of the primes animation it was mentioned that Megatron used to be Galvatron when he carried the matrix of chaos (the artifact that turned that universe's Hot Rod into Rodimus Cron)

will there be a basics episode on thundercracker? it would be cruel not to complete the original seeker trio

Thanks Chris... This was so awesome! It definitely helped. I love all your Basics...

I like how the most recent cartoon (WFC) Galvatron is an alternate universe megaton. It’s my personal favorite as it stays true to G1 but also makes sure he can exist alongside Megatron.

Awesome job, Chris. Keep up the great work.

I've always loved IDW Galvatron's dismissal of Megatron as a "thug turned failed revolutionary". A feudalistic throwback to an earlier, more barbaric Cybertron was a good look for him... even if I don't know if being Arcee's twin brother really worked overall. Also, compare and contrast Galvatron from "Five Faces of Darkness part 4" with this clip: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-74BzSTQCl_c.html

OH MY GOD YOU DID MY FAVORITE CHARACTER! *FANGIRLS*

It honestly makes the most sense to me if Galvatron is just Megatron with the Herald of Unicron's powers, as in it's a title and not an actual character. Or it could have been a character, but now their mind transfers to whomever becomes the new Herald.

Growing up with the Unicron Trilogy, they actually did the upgrade in a cool way. Everyone who was changed (it was just their color scheme anyways) realized they looked like a Transformer of the past. Starscream even says "I'm...Thundercracker?" I have no idea why doing this evolution in all 3 shows was needed, and how they all reverted back without even a mention, but I loved it. Shit, I remember where I was when I saw them change the first time haha

I Choose The G1 Galvatron Because Of His Character Design And His Voice Done By Frank Welker For Seasons 3-4.

Galvatron has always been my favourite transformers character of all time and i wish hasbro would show him some love

Great video man! I was having trouble getting to sleep but six minutes in and I'm ready to conk out :)

Its far less complicated to have Galvatron as a separate entity and I also found it a bit cheap to just reformat Megatron because it diminishes him as a compelling villain...

Rumble is purp- oh, you asked about Galvatron. Eh, either color is cool.

A note about Energon. In the original Japanese version of Armada, _Transformers: Micron Legends_ Megatron never got upgraded into Galvatron. It was just a color change. However, when he was revived in _Transformers: Superlink_ (Energon's Japanese version), Megatron WAS in fact brought back in the form of Galvatron. Meanwhile, _Transformers: Galaxy Force_ had nothing to do with the two prior shows (despite the English dub trying to convince you otherwise), so the Megs --> Galvatron upgrade was canon. Heh, *canon.*

Okay. That ending made me smile.

Everyone talks about being offlined by a cosmically empowered Starscrem but nobody talks about winding up looking quite different in animation.

Frank Welker's Galvatron sounded to nasally like he huffed too much helium.

Hello. Love your vids. I am a big Transformers fan. Now my sisters favorite transformer is drift. Mine is optimus. Neither have a basics. Hope these can get a video soon

It will always be hilarious that the Decepticons fucking commited Galvatron to a mental hospital like he's a senile violent grandfather.

Great researching Chris, thanks for the basics👍👍

Excellent video! Purple for life! My second favorite character in the franchise!

I liked Age of Extinction take on Galvatron.

Been waiting for this for time

All I have to say is…nnnggaaahhh purple Galvatron. He’s actually one of my favorite Deceptions besides Starscream. Great video.