Recently I am trying to really get back into Diaclone series once again starting with the smaller ones. In order to get Diaclone discussion running again in Realm of Darkness, lets start with this new entry which is a repaint scheme of the upcoming Gale Versaulter. Dubbed by Takaratomy as Gale Versaulter - Ravager Unit, this Desert Camo version of Gale Versaulter is scheduled for July 2024 release with 8500 Yen SRP.
To be honest Diaclone's mecha design since its revival few years ago can be Hit or Miss but Gale Versaulter strike right at mid comfort zone even though it was rather lightly armed for its default setup for my personal taste. Just like Macross Valkyrie Fighters, Gale Versaulter comes with 3 Transformation mode at very least with the Giant missile as the main armament. In the Diaclone lore, Gale Versaulter probably served a role similar to Metal Gear, being a Mobile Platform to deliver Heavy Ordinance which is why it is rather lightly armored compared to other Versaulter brethren.
Over past 1-2 Years, Takara Tomy didn't really release too much of the bigger Diaclone Toys anymore and instead churn out smaller independent Mech units called Versaulters which are neat gateways for people who want to start collecting Diaclone. To me Diaclone hits very well into my strike zone as someone who grew up as a Kid in 90s playing with Toys like Multimac. Personally I am planning to get around 3 of these Versaulters to represent Air, Land and Sea Force respectively and I still hope able to get some of the bigger units eventually like Convoy and Big Powered someday
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