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'''RadioShack''' is an American-based chain of electronics stores, which has sold some Transformers toys and merchandise over the years.  
'''RadioShack''' is an American-based chain of electronics stores, which has sold some ''Transformers'' toys and merchandise over the years.  
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==Toys==
===''Galactic Man''===
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*'''Galactic Man''' (Electronic Space Robot/Gun, [[1985]])
**''Accessories'': Gun barrel


:During the run of ''[[The Transformers (franchise)|The Transformers]]'' toyline in the mid-80s, Radio Shack (as it was then known) sold an [[exclusive]], Tandy-licensed version of the [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] mold, named "Galactic Man" (though, among the ''Transformers'' [[fandom]], its often referred to by the nickname "Shackwave").


:The figure features four modes; a [[robot mode]], an "Anti-Aircraft Gun" mode, a "Vulcan Base Destroyer" mode, and a "Handheld Laser Gun" {{sic}} mode. Much like [[Hasbro]]'s Shockwave, the toy features lights and sounds that are activated by pulling the gun's trigger. There are two settings for this toy: rapid-fire sound effects and long-beam sound effects—both of which can be changed by flicking a switch. A pulsating light also flashes down the barrel to the rhythm of either of the sound effect settings.


==Generation 1==
:There are some small similarities between Galactic Man and Shockwave suggesting that they were possibly produced together at the same time. On the battery cover both have a "Made in Korea" stamp, whereas the original Astro Magnum has a "Made in Japan" stamp. Further, the copyright on the inside leg of Galactic Man and Shockwave is stamped "ToyCo Trademark [[1983]]"; however, the copyright on Astro Magnum does not include the "1983".
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During [[The Transformers (franchise)|Generation 1]], Radio Shack (as it was then known) sold a store [[exclusive]] licensed version of the [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] mold that was officially named '''Galactic Man''', but is now more commonly known by the nickname "Shackwave". Galactic Man is not actually a [[knockoff]] as it was fully licensed by [[ToyCo]].
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==2007 Movie==
In conjunction with the [[Transformers (film)|2007 ''Transformers'' movie]], RadioShack introduced a variety of Transformers radio-controlled cars under license from [[Hasbro]] and [[DreamWorks]], under their [[ZipZaps]], [[XMODS Evolution]] and [[Micro IR]] brands, the last of which are capable of transforming to robot mode.


:Contrary to early-fandom belief, Galactic Man is not actually a [[knockoff]] and was fully licensed by [[ToyCo]] (the original owner and distributor of the toy's mold), despite the packaging omitting any form of ToyCo branding.


::*''[https://soundwavesoblivion.blogspot.com/2015/06/galactic-man-toyco.html More information on Galactic Man at Soundwave's Oblivion]''
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==Merchandise==
===''Transformers'' (2007)===
In conjunction with the [[Transformers (film)|2007 ''Transformers'' movie]], RadioShack introduced a variety of ''Transformers'' radio-controlled cars under license from [[Hasbro]] and [[DreamWorks]], under their [[ZipZaps]], [[XMODS Evolution]] and [[Micro IR]] brands, the last of which are capable of transforming to robot mode.


==External links==
==External links==
* {{w|RadioShack}} at Wikipedia
* {{w|RadioShack}} at Wikipedia
* {{w|Tandy Corporation}} at Wikipedia
* [http://www.radioshack.com/ Official homepage]
* [http://www.radioshack.com/ Official homepage]


[[Category:Companies|Radioshack]]
[[Category:Companies|Radioshack]]

Revision as of 11:54, 17 November 2021

RadioShack is an American-based chain of electronics stores, which has sold some Transformers toys and merchandise over the years.

Toys

Galactic Man

  • Galactic Man (Electronic Space Robot/Gun, 1985)
    • Accessories: Gun barrel
During the run of The Transformers toyline in the mid-80s, Radio Shack (as it was then known) sold an exclusive, Tandy-licensed version of the Shockwave mold, named "Galactic Man" (though, among the Transformers fandom, its often referred to by the nickname "Shackwave").
The figure features four modes; a robot mode, an "Anti-Aircraft Gun" mode, a "Vulcan Base Destroyer" mode, and a "Handheld Laser Gun" [sic] mode. Much like Hasbro's Shockwave, the toy features lights and sounds that are activated by pulling the gun's trigger. There are two settings for this toy: rapid-fire sound effects and long-beam sound effects—both of which can be changed by flicking a switch. A pulsating light also flashes down the barrel to the rhythm of either of the sound effect settings.
There are some small similarities between Galactic Man and Shockwave suggesting that they were possibly produced together at the same time. On the battery cover both have a "Made in Korea" stamp, whereas the original Astro Magnum has a "Made in Japan" stamp. Further, the copyright on the inside leg of Galactic Man and Shockwave is stamped "ToyCo Trademark 1983"; however, the copyright on Astro Magnum does not include the "1983".
Contrary to early-fandom belief, Galactic Man is not actually a knockoff and was fully licensed by ToyCo (the original owner and distributor of the toy's mold), despite the packaging omitting any form of ToyCo branding.

Merchandise

Transformers (2007)

In conjunction with the 2007 Transformers movie, RadioShack introduced a variety of Transformers radio-controlled cars under license from Hasbro and DreamWorks, under their ZipZaps, XMODS Evolution and Micro IR brands, the last of which are capable of transforming to robot mode.

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