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News Credits: 28 · Thu Nov 24, 2016 6:53 am

This is the same as the Amazon exclusive release. New packaging, same product.

News Credits: 6188 · Thu Nov 24, 2016 7:11 am

The differences between the box art (on the back, not the fancy one) and the figure are incredible. I have no idea why they would do that.

News Credits: 12 · Thu Nov 24, 2016 7:11 am

Does anyone remember what the price on the amazon exclusive was?

News Credits: 191 · Thu Nov 24, 2016 7:16 am

Dr Va'al wrote:The differences between the box art (on the back, not the fancy one) and the figure are incredible. I have no idea why they would do that.

I honestly can't see a single difference. The shading/lighting and the feet being folded up in front of the legs throw you off a little but once you realise those are what they are, the figure's the exact same.

News Credits: 11 · Thu Nov 24, 2016 7:17 am

The powder blue on that product always made me think - is this Playskool Unicron ?

News Credits: 6188 · Thu Nov 24, 2016 7:32 am

Ok, I'm not seeing the differences that others are, or I'm seeing more than others are.

This shade of blue:

Looks darker than this shade (which seems to have some silvery tint to it):

And neither look as dark as the blue on the box:

What am I missing?

News Credits: 191 · Thu Nov 24, 2016 7:42 am

Dr Va'al wrote:Ok, I'm not seeing the differences that others are, or I'm seeing more than others are.

This shade of blue:

Looks darker than this shade (which seems to have some silvery tint to it):

And neither look as dark as the blue on the box:

What am I missing?

Could be a similar situation to Ultra Magnus where virtually no paint apps are changed, but the shade of paint used is different and/or there's a metallic hint to it.
Otherwise it could simply be a case of lighting tricking the eyes.

News Credits: 2 · Thu Nov 24, 2016 7:45 am

Solid hand. SOLID HAND!!!!

That makes me way more excited than I should. I may pick this up, having missed on the other reissues.

Thu Nov 24, 2016 7:47 am

Glad to see a package again with only English on it. I guess this over-priced, but awesome set is U.S. only. Just thought it was odd not to see tri-lingual packaging. The only problems I have with multi-language packages is the sense of " 2 PC" and how we get bio's that are a blurb. To be clear, not a racist. Maybe because I hate how PC everything is will label me as one. Don't care. Anyone can Bot talk w/me. :???:

News Credits: 656 · Thu Nov 24, 2016 8:58 am

The shade of teal blue is completely different on this one. Orange appears to be a bit brighter too. This thread made me feel like I was taking crazy pills. Similar deco, different colors. Can't tell if any changes have been made to the Mini-Con but this along with the old pictures are 2 for 2 on making it seem shiny.

Thu Nov 24, 2016 9:10 am

I never had the amazon version, so if its not to much ill defiantly grab it!

News Credits: 4880 · Thu Nov 24, 2016 9:39 am

DR0hNO wrote:I never had the amazon version, so if its not to much ill defiantly grab it!

The price was confirmed a while ago, it will be around $130 or more:

http://www.robotkingdom.com/platunicron.html

News Credits: 3647 · Thu Nov 24, 2016 12:11 pm

ScottyP wrote:The shade of teal blue is completely different on this one. Orange appears to be a bit brighter too. This thread made me feel like I was taking crazy pills. Similar deco, different colors. Can't tell if any changes have been made to the Mini-Con but this along with the old pictures are 2 for 2 on making it seem shiny.

Looks different to me as well. Can't wait to see. One of my favorite Transformers toys of all time. Hopefully the mold gets retired after this use and we can get a new Unicron that transforms into an actual round planetoid. Love the new artwork as well, though I think I would have preferred to see Galvatron and his minions instead of Megatron and the Decepticons before their reformatting.

News Credits: 462 · Thu Nov 24, 2016 12:13 pm

No fanfare for the Year of the Rooster Optimus Prime posted on the previous page?

News Credits: 191 · Thu Nov 24, 2016 12:21 pm

Sabrblade wrote:No fanfare for the Year of the Rooster Optimus Prime posted on the previous page?

There's a separate thread for that.

News Credits: 4880 · Thu Nov 24, 2016 12:21 pm

Sabrblade wrote:No fanfare for the Year of the Rooster Optimus Prime posted on the previous page?

His fan fare has his on thread. This is only for 2016 platinum sets (ie he movie anniversary ones)

News Credits: 1 · Thu Nov 24, 2016 1:26 pm

This is the first retail release that had really caught my attention lol.
Combiner wars, RID and titan returns do nothing for me. For a long while I have been collecting only masterpiece figures.

This will be a release through toys r us correct?

News Credits: 462 · Thu Nov 24, 2016 1:45 pm

Deathsaurus1 wrote:This is the first retail release that had really caught my attention lol.
Combiner wars, RID and titan returns do nothing for me. For a long while I have been collecting only masterpiece figures.

This will be a release through toys r us correct?

Maybe in Canada. The U.S. hasn't gotten any Platinums via TRU stores since the Supreme Starscream of 2014.

News Credits: 41 · Thu Nov 24, 2016 1:49 pm

Sabrblade wrote:
Deathsaurus1 wrote:This is the first retail release that had really caught my attention lol.
Combiner wars, RID and titan returns do nothing for me. For a long while I have been collecting only masterpiece figures.

This will be a release through toys r us correct?
Maybe in Canada. The U.S. hasn't gotten any Platinums via TRU stores since the Supreme Starscream of 2014.

They carried Year of the Goats, and currently have Giant Primal (can't remember what he's called, officially). They are mostly on line, but can be found in a few stores.

News Credits: 462 · Thu Nov 24, 2016 1:58 pm

Cobotron wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:
Deathsaurus1 wrote:This is the first retail release that had really caught my attention lol.
Combiner wars, RID and titan returns do nothing for me. For a long while I have been collecting only masterpiece figures.

This will be a release through toys r us correct?
Maybe in Canada. The U.S. hasn't gotten any Platinums via TRU stores since the Supreme Starscream of 2014.
They carried Year of the Goats, and currently have Giant Primal (can't remember what he's called, officially). They are mostly on line, but can be found in a few stores.

Never saw the Year of the Goats nor the Year of the Monkey at my TRUs. Starscream was the last Platinum to ever grace my stores with its shelfwarming, continuously non-discounted presence.

News Credits: 1 · Thu Nov 24, 2016 2:03 pm

Sabrblade wrote:
Cobotron wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:
Deathsaurus1 wrote:This is the first retail release that had really caught my attention lol.
Combiner wars, RID and titan returns do nothing for me. For a long while I have been collecting only masterpiece figures.

This will be a release through toys r us correct?
Maybe in Canada. The U.S. hasn't gotten any Platinums via TRU stores since the Supreme Starscream of 2014.
They carried Year of the Goats, and currently have Giant Primal (can't remember what he's called, officially). They are mostly on line, but can be found in a few stores.
Never saw the Year of the Goats nor the Year of the Monkey at my TRUs. Starscream was the last Platinum to ever grace my stores with its shelfwarming, continuously non-discounted presence.

Your toys r us didn't discount that starscream? It shelf warmed here for $60 lol.
Looks like this unicron will be a purchase online 8-)

News Credits: 4880 · Thu Nov 24, 2016 2:35 pm

Sabrblade wrote:
Cobotron wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:
Deathsaurus1 wrote:This is the first retail release that had really caught my attention lol.
Combiner wars, RID and titan returns do nothing for me. For a long while I have been collecting only masterpiece figures.

This will be a release through toys r us correct?
Maybe in Canada. The U.S. hasn't gotten any Platinums via TRU stores since the Supreme Starscream of 2014.
They carried Year of the Goats, and currently have Giant Primal (can't remember what he's called, officially). They are mostly on line, but can be found in a few stores.
Never saw the Year of the Goats nor the Year of the Monkey at my TRUs. Starscream was the last Platinum to ever grace my stores with its shelfwarming, continuously non-discounted presence.

Regardless, they were distributing them through their online store. Its like Target, they dont have their platinums in store either.

News Credits: 41 · Thu Nov 24, 2016 2:46 pm

Sabrblade wrote:
Cobotron wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:
Deathsaurus1 wrote:This is the first retail release that had really caught my attention lol.
Combiner wars, RID and titan returns do nothing for me. For a long while I have been collecting only masterpiece figures.

This will be a release through toys r us correct?
Maybe in Canada. The U.S. hasn't gotten any Platinums via TRU stores since the Supreme Starscream of 2014.
They carried Year of the Goats, and currently have Giant Primal (can't remember what he's called, officially). They are mostly on line, but can be found in a few stores.
Never saw the Year of the Goats nor the Year of the Monkey at my TRUs. Starscream was the last Platinum to ever grace my stores with its shelfwarming, continuously non-discounted presence.

Ya. Same in my area. The Goats never showed their faces here, but I vaguely remember them on the shelves at the Time Square store, before it closed. :roll:

I wonder though if TRU will carry anymore since they had to unload the Goats online with heavy discounts. Like the YotG Prime I got for $30! WOOT WOOT! :DANCE:

News Credits: 656 · Thu Nov 24, 2016 3:15 pm

Sabrblade wrote:No fanfare for the Year of the Rooster Optimus Prime posted on the previous page?

Maybe if it was the superior Hybrid Style Galaxy Convoy mold [-(

News Credits: 1 · Thu Nov 24, 2016 5:20 pm

For the packaging alone I want this release. Same reason I purchased the Autobot Heros Target Exclusive. I never could get enough of this movie. I already own the Armada initial release of this Unicron along with the Amazon Exclusive, but I love this box art. When does it hit retailers?