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[[File:Selects Purple Megatron.jpg|thumb|300px | :''Purple Megatron is a [[New Primus Vanguard|Megatron of the Seven Colors]] from the [[Precursor World continuity|Precursor World]] portion of the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].'' | ||
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Created by [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Gold Megatron]] as part of his [[New Primus Vanguard]], '''Purple Megatron''' (パープル{{ruby|破壊大帝|メガトロン}} ''Pāpuru Megatoron'', lit. "Emperor of Destruction Purple") seeks to usurp [[Purple Wicked Convoy]]'s position as representative of the Purple Light. | Created by [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Gold Megatron]] as part of his [[New Primus Vanguard]], '''Purple Megatron''' <!------WE LITERALLY COMMISSIONED A LINGUIST ON THE NAME THING, LET IT ALONE------>(パープル{{ruby|破壊大帝|メガトロン}} ''Pāpuru Megatoron'', lit. "Emperor of Destruction Purple")<ref>Precursor World fiction frequently utilizes an elaborate form of Japanese wordplay to impart characters with a sort of "B-side" moniker. In this case the title "Emperor of Destruction Purple" is read as the name "Purple Megatron." See the [[Japanese language#Furigana|Japanese language]] article for further details on how this works.</ref> seeks to usurp [[Purple Wicked Convoy]]'s position as representative of the Purple Light. | ||
==Fiction== | ==Fiction== | ||
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Upon absorbing the [[Golden Age ( | Upon absorbing the [[Golden Age (GS)|Golden Age]] [[Primus's envoy|envoy]]'s [[Golden Power]] and attaining a new form, Gold Megatron used the [[Silver Matrix]] filled with all seven types of [[Star Power]] to create seven new Megatrons to serve him, including Purple Megatron. In the following battle royale, Purple Megatron fought against his appropriate nemesis, Purple Wicked Convoy. The outcome of this confrontation was unknown, but Purple Convoy would later be seen as part of [[Magna Convoy]]'s Primus Vanguard. {{storylink|Generations Selects Special Comic Finale|Finale}} | ||
==Toys== | ==Toys== | ||
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{{note|[[Galvatron (G1)/toys#Alternity|Galvatron]] [Galvanize Purple] was repurposed as Purple Megatron.}} | {{note|[[Galvatron (G1)/toys#Alternity|Galvatron]] [Galvanize Purple] was repurposed as Purple Megatron.}} | ||
:The ''[[Transformers: Alternity|Alternity]]'' Galvatron toy is a metallic purple redeco of ''Alternity'' [[Megatron (G1)/toys#Alternity|Megatron]], transforming into a 1:32 scale model of a Nissan 370Z and featuring die-cast metal parts and rubber tires. The figure wields two swords which can be pegged at its hips or stored under the car in vehicle mode, and each forearm features a flip-out blade. Galvatron was sold as a [[Toy Hobby Market]] exclusive. | :The ''[[Transformers: Alternity|Alternity]]'' Galvatron toy is a metallic purple redeco of ''Alternity'' [[Megatron (G1)/toys#Alternity|Megatron]], transforming into a 1:32 scale model of a Nissan 370Z and featuring die-cast metal parts and rubber tires. The figure wields two swords which can be pegged at its hips or stored under the car in vehicle mode, and each forearm features a flip-out blade. Galvatron was sold as a [[Toy Hobby Market]] exclusive. | ||
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==References== | |||
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[[Category:New Primus Vanguard]] | [[Category:New Primus Vanguard]] | ||
[[Category:Repurposed toys]] | [[Category:Repurposed toys]] | ||
Latest revision as of 15:43, 10 May 2025
- Purple Megatron is a Megatron of the Seven Colors from the Precursor World portion of the Generation 1 continuity family.
Created by Gold Megatron as part of his New Primus Vanguard, Purple Megatron (パープル
Fiction
[edit]Precursor World
[edit]Upon absorbing the Golden Age envoy's Golden Power and attaining a new form, Gold Megatron used the Silver Matrix filled with all seven types of Star Power to create seven new Megatrons to serve him, including Purple Megatron. In the following battle royale, Purple Megatron fought against his appropriate nemesis, Purple Wicked Convoy. The outcome of this confrontation was unknown, but Purple Convoy would later be seen as part of Magna Convoy's Primus Vanguard. Finale
Toys
[edit]Alternity
[edit]
- Nissan Fairlady Z / Galvatron [Galvanize Purple] (2012)
- ID number: A-02G
- Accessories: 2 swords
Galvatron [Galvanize Purple] was repurposed as Purple Megatron.
- The Alternity Galvatron toy is a metallic purple redeco of Alternity Megatron, transforming into a 1:32 scale model of a Nissan 370Z and featuring die-cast metal parts and rubber tires. The figure wields two swords which can be pegged at its hips or stored under the car in vehicle mode, and each forearm features a flip-out blade. Galvatron was sold as a Toy Hobby Market exclusive.
References
[edit]- ↑ Precursor World fiction frequently utilizes an elaborate form of Japanese wordplay to impart characters with a sort of "B-side" moniker. In this case the title "Emperor of Destruction Purple" is read as the name "Purple Megatron." See the Japanese language article for further details on how this works.
