Delicon wrote:I think this is a good move. There are plenty of people who have started their Classicsverse collections since the last release. Combiner Wars brought a lot of people in.
What exactly are you looking for in a Unicron color scheme? I was putting together thoughts and pics and stumbled on a post from Megatronus with pretty much all my thoughts. Both the 2010 and Amazon Unicron's have their merits as he points out:Seibertron wrote:And yet they still haven't done his colors right yet. Hopefully the 4th "special" edition is the charm!
megatronus wrote:I own both, and each has their own allure. This site actually has great galleries comparing them. Here's a prime shot:
The problem is that the movie uses a wide ranging palette of colors. I really think it's a matter of personal preference. Compare the above to each of these shots from the movie:
Some shots have more grey, others more blue. Also, the oranges vary. The two versions tease those differences out into two equally serviceable versions.
Once I have the space to do so, I plan on displaying both. 2010 Unicron in planet-mode, since the black wash on the round planet cover-pieces really pop and highlights the mold's details. Amazon Unicron in robot-mode, since I think that version meshes a bit better with my Classics/Generations toys.
I probably took the batteries out ages ago, but isn't that hand clear because it lights up?shajaki wrote:For me, I'll probably buy any Unicron they release. But what I'd specifically like to see from the Armada mold is that stupid clear hand replaced with solid colored plastic. That's annoyed me since day 1.
I'm interested to see how he'll differ from 2010 and Amazon though
Burn wrote:Agamemnon wrote:Let's get back to talking about Burn's mammoth snout flopping...
Well I am Australian. It's kinda what we're known for.
Yeah. But I crave uniformity, and TFTM Unicron didn't have a glowing handCobotron wrote:I probably took the batteries out ages ago, but isn't that hand clear because it lights up?shajaki wrote:For me, I'll probably buy any Unicron they release. But what I'd specifically like to see from the Armada mold is that stupid clear hand replaced with solid colored plastic. That's annoyed me since day 1.
I'm interested to see how he'll differ from 2010 and Amazon though
shajaki wrote:Yeah. But I crave uniformity, and TFTM Unicron didn't have a glowing handCobotron wrote:I probably took the batteries out ages ago, but isn't that hand clear because it lights up?shajaki wrote:For me, I'll probably buy any Unicron they release. But what I'd specifically like to see from the Armada mold is that stupid clear hand replaced with solid colored plastic. That's annoyed me since day 1.
I'm interested to see how he'll differ from 2010 and Amazon though
william-james88 wrote:If ever Sabrblade decides to go on vacation, I am glad to know we can rely on you.
Hellscream9999 wrote:shajaki wrote:Yeah. But I crave uniformity, and TFTM Unicron didn't have a glowing handCobotron wrote:I probably took the batteries out ages ago, but isn't that hand clear because it lights up?shajaki wrote:For me, I'll probably buy any Unicron they release. But what I'd specifically like to see from the Armada mold is that stupid clear hand replaced with solid colored plastic. That's annoyed me since day 1.
I'm interested to see how he'll differ from 2010 and Amazon though
Plus, it'd be a way for hasbro to cut even more costs, I'd think it'd be an easy choice for them to gouge even more money out of the mold
o.supreme wrote:Interesting...Fitting for the 30th anniversary for TF:TM. I wonder after 10 years, if we are going to finally get Unicron in an IDW comic?
Optimizzy wrote:I hope this wont be $150-200 if its around $120 Ill get it
-Kanrabat- wrote:Lol and behold, at the re-release of the exact same Amazon Unicron, but sold at TWICE if not TRIPLE the price the original went for.
LOST Cybertronian wrote:The final design has not been revealed
Shadowman wrote:This is Sabrblade we're talking about. His ability to store trivial information about TV shows is downright superhuman.
Caelus wrote:My wife pointed out something interesting about the prehistoric Predacons. I said that everyone was complaining because transforming for them mostly consisted of them just standing up-right. She essentially said, 'So? That's what our ancestors did.'
I hate to be this guy, but on Primus, you're just flat out incorrect on this:Wolfman Jake wrote:o.supreme wrote:Interesting...Fitting for the 30th anniversary for TF:TM. I wonder after 10 years, if we are going to finally get Unicron in an IDW comic?
IDW has stated that they want to stay away from the "religious" stuff with Transformers, so Primus and Unicron haven't been a part of the modern stories they're telling. However, in so far as Unicron is (or used to be) a "multiversial singular entity," I believe the "Darkness" of the "Dead Universe" in the IDW comics is basically Unicron's manifestation in that corner of the multiverse.
You most likely read that from either here or from other sources it got that info from:Wolfman Jake wrote:Hmmm, thanks for the heads up on that, ScottyP. I could swear I've read that about the IDW comics wanting to stay away from the "religious" stuff,
However, the next paragraph explains the change of mind about Primus for IDW's comics:The IDW universe is the confusing one. Writer Simon Furman outright said that the IDW universe would have "no Primus. No Unicron". In accordance with this, the Furman-penned Stormbringer, rather than have Transformers swear by Primus, instead had them swear by Primacron, but a monkeywrench was thrown into the works when Primus's name was heard being taken in vain in Eric Holmes's Megatron Origin #4. Furman attempted to justify this on his blog by claiming that this was not the Primus, but simply "something or someone" called Primus that had existed some point. [2]
With Furman's removal as the primary architect of the IDW universe, things got changed: "Chaos Theory Part 2" by James Roberts refers to a Primus. However, he is not only referred to as a being that Optimus doesn't believe in, he's mentioned in conjunction with two other gods, Mortilus and Adaptus, that Optimus also didn't believe in. This then led to a whole new version of the Primus creation myth in the 2012 More Than Meets The Eye annual: Primus was the first god who split himself into five separate gods, and he had taken the form of Vector Sigma after a vicious battle against Mortilus. Later on, Thirteen Primes come to power on Cybertron, ruling thirteen tribes. Alpha Trion, one of these Thirteen mentions that they possessed a bond to Primus.
Shadowman wrote:This is Sabrblade we're talking about. His ability to store trivial information about TV shows is downright superhuman.
Caelus wrote:My wife pointed out something interesting about the prehistoric Predacons. I said that everyone was complaining because transforming for them mostly consisted of them just standing up-right. She essentially said, 'So? That's what our ancestors did.'
Glad you're excited. they are both great toys. HAVE FUN!Stealth Claw wrote:I have the platinum set with prime and megs being dropped of by usp tomorrow iv never had a non movie megatron or optimus toy, im so excited to have the classics optimus mold its crazy! wanted to let the world know how excited I am
Burn wrote:Agamemnon wrote:Let's get back to talking about Burn's mammoth snout flopping...
Well I am Australian. It's kinda what we're known for.
Cobotron wrote:Glad you're excited. they are both great toys. HAVE FUN!Stealth Claw wrote:I have the platinum set with prime and megs being dropped of by usp tomorrow iv never had a non movie megatron or optimus toy, im so excited to have the classics optimus mold its crazy! wanted to let the world know how excited I am
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