Right here we go, ZeroWolf so top picks of the Unicron Trilogy.
Let's kick off with armada shall we?
In 3rd place we have Tidal Wave. Large, imposing and gives the impression of the lumbering giant. His alt mode(s) have impressive details and his working plane lift allows for fun poses. His original deco is nice and sinister though I personally have his energon redeco which goes great with Armada Galvatron
2nd Demolisher.
This was an easy pick. I'm gutted that I had to part with him but at the time it was necessary. His tank mode is compact and looks threatening with its four missiles and machine gun hands. In robot mode his head sculpt gives a lot of personality and all his weapons are available to him, his transformation is more complicated than at first glance. Plus he also becomes an artillery post for any minicon able to fit in the small seat at his back, it doesn't stop there either as he is able to launch his minicon partner from his crotch (unfortunate placing I know) in vehicle mode.
Honorary Mentions
Megatron- Megs always works best as a tank and this mild certainly proves it, a lot of play features add to him.
Jetfire- he's a space shuttle, what's not to love. His robot mode is sturdy and I love how he interacts with overload in vehicle mode. Due to his combination with prime though he does suffer from 'long legged mac daddy' syndrome but he's a load of fun still.
Unicron- have I gone mad you may ask? Probably but while he is fantastic there is a few niggles with him mainly his planet mode. Now excuse me while I run from his heralds...They'll be mad their boss hasn't made my top spot.
1st place...Deluxe Optimus Prime (yeah I'm not doing the no prime rule, there is some duds out there with his name on). So why this prime? Or bendy prime to his fans? It's what you can do with him, he's got the best articulation in the line in my opinion, both modes are great representations of his cartoon character model. Yes, he can't combine but that's no big loss as super prime is a bit of a brick...
Next up Energon!
3rd place- Rodimus
A fantastic update for the character, real fun transformation and doesn't look too bad as the top half of a duo powerlink especially with someone like inferno so the colour schemes complement each other.
2nd place- Starscream
I love this toy and it's weapons if they made more of this mold I will jump on them. The mold detailing and the deco really capture his 'ghostly' attributes.
Special Redco Award- Black Unicron
This is a work of art and the colours really suit him. So what he's not G1 accurate? No one should miss out on him unless they've already got him or don't have the room.
Honorary mention- all the omnicons, battle ravage and cruel lock.
These are how scouts should be done, great little figures in their own right and help buff up the bigger bots with extra fire power.
Omega supreme-
I personally love this over his g1 name sake. Yes he has a simple transformation scheme but two things. Frist) he has two heads, one of which is a headmaster Secondly) SYMMETRICAL DOCKING!!! (cue transformation scene) As a King of Braves GaoGaiGar fan it's a real treat to see that OS used this transformation.
1st place- Divebomb (who else?)
My love for this mold can't be stressed enough. Right down to his energon feathers that come out as you transform him. You owe it to yourselves to at least look this guy over if you don't already have him (and if you do, are you sure you don't want a flock of them to swoop down on the Autobots? )
Cybertron, the one that gave me the biggest trouble.
3rd place - Scattershot
You may of noticed that I like scouts and scattershot is no exception! Not much to say but he's an excellent
2nd place - primus
The ying to Unicrons yang. A full planet mode this time round with supports so it can be displayed, maybe with Unicron looming over him, ready to slam his hand down like the movie. In robot mode he has all the grandeur attributed to a god. He is however let down by the designers trying to shove in a third mode when he doesn't need it (plus it's half way point to robot mode anyway)
Honorary Mentions
Megatron- or more specifically Galvatron as I love his colour scheme, a lot more cohesive then Megs.
Metroplex- his size changing gimmick is a lot of fun for something so simple as just unfolding his legs and rotating his chest. Plus who wouldn't want an axe that big? The addition of that fact that prime can hold it adds to his allure.
Hot shot- a great mold that holds to get in all modes even better in hot rod colours
1st place - there was really only one contender...Leader Optimus Prime.
With a show accurate deco (or at least close to it), lots of little details (movable face plate and a big detail in a removable matrix) mark him out as one of the best leaders we've ever gotten. I love him to pieces, now I just need a Galvatron to give him a REAL fight...
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