>
>
>

Original Refine S-01 Star Emperor (Replica of Unicron Head)

Do you love your new Hercules set? Can't get enough of FansProject's items? Upset that you bought a knock off when you thought you were getting an original? Use this forum to tell everyone your thoughts about unlicensed and knock off TF products.

Re: Replica of Unicron Head

Postby Agamemnon » Wed Sep 18, 2013 3:11 pm

Motto: ""I'd be the President of the procrastinator's club if I ever got around to submitting my application.""
Weapon: Null-Ray Rifle
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:
Agamemnon wrote:
daimchoc wrote:Image


Something about this just doesn't look quite right...


Two words: Armada Unicron

And sweet, you can customize the face?! Love the skull look.

Still, not quite right...

Image
Image

Maybe some paint apps help?
william-james88 wrote:Also be weary of hope in this hobby. Hope is just undiscovered disappointment.
My nephew wrote:Bacon is meat candy.
Agamemnon, barebacked rider of flying robo-dragon, and not often constipated either...
(I answer to Ag or Ags. Agamemnon is too long to type. Plus, there is something elemental about calling me Ag. :-D )
User avatar
Agamemnon
Faction Commander
Posts: 4980
News Credits: 10
Joined: Tue Nov 07, 2006 10:41 am
Location: North Side, Twin Cities
Alt Mode: A donut. Mmmmm...donut
Strength: 5
Intelligence: 9
Speed: 2
Endurance: 6
Rank: 2
Courage: 9
Firepower: 5
Skill: 8

Re: Replica of Unicron Head

Postby daimchoc » Sat Sep 21, 2013 4:34 pm

From Original Refine's FB page - Star Emperor

Image Image Image Image Image

https://www.facebook.com/lau.sherman.5
daimchoc
Gestalt
Posts: 2593
News Credits: 119
Joined: Tue Oct 04, 2011 3:47 pm

Re: Replica of Unicron Head

Postby Agamemnon » Sat Sep 21, 2013 7:03 pm

Motto: ""I'd be the President of the procrastinator's club if I ever got around to submitting my application.""
Weapon: Null-Ray Rifle
It's very cool. I love the cutaway concept. I still wish it was a little closer to the G1 Unicron design. (Though, to be fair, there's like 10 versions of that design too, between the movie and the cartoon.) As it is designed right now, I'm not terribly tempted to get it. (And my wallet cheers at that thought.)
william-james88 wrote:Also be weary of hope in this hobby. Hope is just undiscovered disappointment.
My nephew wrote:Bacon is meat candy.
Agamemnon, barebacked rider of flying robo-dragon, and not often constipated either...
(I answer to Ag or Ags. Agamemnon is too long to type. Plus, there is something elemental about calling me Ag. :-D )
User avatar
Agamemnon
Faction Commander
Posts: 4980
News Credits: 10
Joined: Tue Nov 07, 2006 10:41 am
Location: North Side, Twin Cities
Alt Mode: A donut. Mmmmm...donut
Strength: 5
Intelligence: 9
Speed: 2
Endurance: 6
Rank: 2
Courage: 9
Firepower: 5
Skill: 8

Re: Replica of Unicron Head

Postby megatronus » Sat Sep 21, 2013 11:36 pm

Motto: "I would have waited an eternity for this."
Weapon: Temperature Variant H20 Gun
Agamemnon wrote:It's very cool. I love the cutaway concept. I still wish it was a little closer to the G1 Unicron design. (Though, to be fair, there's like 10 versions of that design too, between the movie and the cartoon.) As it is designed right now, I'm not terribly tempted to get it. (And my wallet cheers at that thought.)

Agreed - he resembles Unicron, but he's not quite Unicron.

This is very, very, very cool. But for lack of being spot on, I may have to pass.

May. #-o
Image
Cobotron wrote:Hey! You seemed to have attracted a wild Megatronus. They're hard to find, but boy are they fun when you catch one!
User avatar
megatronus
Podcast Staff
Posts: 5746
News Credits: 118
Joined: Wed Jun 29, 2011 12:57 pm
Location: NYC
Buy from megatronus on eBay

Re: Replica of Unicron Head

Postby megatronus » Wed Sep 25, 2013 11:40 pm

Motto: "I would have waited an eternity for this."
Weapon: Temperature Variant H20 Gun
Original Refine S-01 Transforming Head: up for preorder at BBTS, $159.99

http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/prod ... ode=retail

At that price, I think I'll hold onto my money, thanks. >:oP
Image
Cobotron wrote:Hey! You seemed to have attracted a wild Megatronus. They're hard to find, but boy are they fun when you catch one!
User avatar
megatronus
Podcast Staff
Posts: 5746
News Credits: 118
Joined: Wed Jun 29, 2011 12:57 pm
Location: NYC
Buy from megatronus on eBay

Re: Replica of Unicron Head

Postby Arctorro » Wed Sep 25, 2013 11:48 pm

Motto: ""A beast form is the right of all sentient beings.""
Weapon: Battle Blades
megatronus wrote:Original Refine S-01 Transforming Head: up for preorder at BBTS, $159.99

http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/prod ... ode=retail

At that price, I think I'll hold onto my money, thanks. >:oP
:shock:

Good thing I never wanted it!
Image

william-james88 wrote:So that would also be the case for Predaking, who is also six members.
User avatar
Arctorro
Godmaster
Posts: 1855
News Credits: 10
Joined: Mon Oct 15, 2012 7:24 pm
Location: Victoria, Australia
Strength: 6
Intelligence: 8
Speed: 9
Endurance: 8
Rank: 7
Courage: 9
Firepower: 9
Skill: 10+

Re: Original Refine S-01 Star Emperor (Replica of Unicron Head)

Postby daimchoc » Wed Sep 25, 2013 11:49 pm

Pre-order via BBTS @ $159.99 with a January 2014 estimated release.

http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/prod ... ode=retail
daimchoc
Gestalt
Posts: 2593
News Credits: 119
Joined: Tue Oct 04, 2011 3:47 pm

Re: Original Refine S-01 Star Emperor (Replica of Unicron Head)

Postby Midnight_Fox » Thu Sep 26, 2013 11:52 am

Motto: "The Midnight Fox comes in the night,
always in shadow, never in sight."
Weapon: Switch Blade Tail
*Insert obligatory joke about not being willing to pay that much just for head*
User avatar
Midnight_Fox
Godmaster
Posts: 1788
News Credits: 3
Joined: Tue Jan 26, 2010 6:26 pm
Location: Baton Rouge, LA
Strength: 6
Intelligence: 8
Speed: 9
Endurance: 7
Rank: 5
Courage: 6
Firepower: 3
Skill: 7

Re: Original Refine S-01 Star Emperor (Replica of Unicron Head)

Postby ZenPrime » Thu Sep 26, 2013 2:38 pm

Hmmm....it would be so cool if there are plans to make the rest of the body...as is now, that's one expensive head....
Image
User avatar
ZenPrime
Transmetal Warrior
Posts: 844
News Credits: 23
Joined: Wed Oct 26, 2005 9:32 am
Location: NYC

Re: Original Refine S-01 Star Emperor (Replica of Unicron Head)

Postby Agamemnon » Thu Sep 26, 2013 2:46 pm

Motto: ""I'd be the President of the procrastinator's club if I ever got around to submitting my application.""
Weapon: Null-Ray Rifle
ZenPrime wrote:Hmmm....it would be so cool if there are plans to make the rest of the body...as is now, that's one expensive head....

How big would that body be? :shock:
william-james88 wrote:Also be weary of hope in this hobby. Hope is just undiscovered disappointment.
My nephew wrote:Bacon is meat candy.
Agamemnon, barebacked rider of flying robo-dragon, and not often constipated either...
(I answer to Ag or Ags. Agamemnon is too long to type. Plus, there is something elemental about calling me Ag. :-D )
User avatar
Agamemnon
Faction Commander
Posts: 4980
News Credits: 10
Joined: Tue Nov 07, 2006 10:41 am
Location: North Side, Twin Cities
Alt Mode: A donut. Mmmmm...donut
Strength: 5
Intelligence: 9
Speed: 2
Endurance: 6
Rank: 2
Courage: 9
Firepower: 5
Skill: 8

Re: Original Refine S-01 Star Emperor (Replica of Unicron Head)

Postby daimchoc » Thu Sep 26, 2013 3:08 pm

Pre-order:


LunarToyStore has it currently at around $130 - http://www.lunartoystore.com/products/o ... -pre-order

BBTS has it for $160 - http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/prod ... ode=retail
daimchoc
Gestalt
Posts: 2593
News Credits: 119
Joined: Tue Oct 04, 2011 3:47 pm

Re: Replica of Unicron Head

Postby Sodan-1 » Thu Sep 26, 2013 4:01 pm

Motto: "Motive is a universal weakness."
megatronus wrote:Original Refine S-01 Transforming Head: up for preorder at BBTS, $159.99

Yeah, no. That space is not worth spending $160 to fill. :P
Sodan-1
Gestalt
Posts: 2345
News Credits: 1
Joined: Sat Apr 25, 2009 12:35 pm
Location: Right where you'd least expect me to be.


Re: Original Refine S-01 Star Emperor (Replica of Unicron Head)

Postby Rated X » Thu Sep 26, 2013 5:48 pm

Motto: ""Assumption is the mother of all screw ups.""
Weapon: Saw-Edged Pincer
This thing is too small to scale with legends even. Plus 160 bucks is too much for a little head. That price usually gets you everything. ;)
Rated X
Banned
Posts: 8420
Joined: Mon Dec 08, 2008 7:25 pm
Location: Miami, Florida
Strength: 5
Intelligence: 8
Speed: 2
Endurance: 10
Rank: 7
Courage: 10+
Firepower: 10+
Skill: 8

Re: Original Refine S-01 Star Emperor (Replica of Unicron Head)

Postby ZenPrime » Mon Dec 09, 2013 3:37 pm

BBTS notified that the pre-orders for the item will be cancelled.

"Hello,

We have been informed that Original Refine will not be producing the Original Refine S-01 Transforming Head. Due to this matter we unfortunately must cancel our preorders since the item will no longer be released. We do apologize for this matter and greatly appreciate your understanding. If this product is re-solicited in the future we will be sure to publish it on our website once again.

Thank you for your support to BigBadToyStore and have a wonderful day!

Sincerely,

BBTS Customer Care

.. www.BigBadToyStore.com"
Image
User avatar
ZenPrime
Transmetal Warrior
Posts: 844
News Credits: 23
Joined: Wed Oct 26, 2005 9:32 am
Location: NYC

Re: Original Refine S-01 Star Emperor (Replica of Unicron Head)

Postby megatronus » Mon Dec 09, 2013 4:29 pm

Motto: "I would have waited an eternity for this."
Weapon: Temperature Variant H20 Gun
ZenPrime wrote:BBTS notified that the pre-orders for the item will be cancelled.

"Hello,

We have been informed that Original Refine will not be producing the Original Refine S-01 Transforming Head. Due to this matter we unfortunately must cancel our preorders since the item will no longer be released. We do apologize for this matter and greatly appreciate your understanding. If this product is re-solicited in the future we will be sure to publish it on our website once again.

Thank you for your support to BigBadToyStore and have a wonderful day!

Sincerely,

BBTS Customer Care

.. http://www.BigBadToyStore.com"

Can't say I'm surprised, but this sucks for people who were looking forward to this.
Image
Cobotron wrote:Hey! You seemed to have attracted a wild Megatronus. They're hard to find, but boy are they fun when you catch one!
User avatar
megatronus
Podcast Staff
Posts: 5746
News Credits: 118
Joined: Wed Jun 29, 2011 12:57 pm
Location: NYC
Buy from megatronus on eBay

Re: Original Refine S-01 Star Emperor (Replica of Unicron Head)

Postby Tsutsukakushi » Mon Dec 09, 2013 7:20 pm

megatronus wrote:
ZenPrime wrote:BBTS notified that the pre-orders for the item will be cancelled.

"Hello,

We have been informed that Original Refine will not be producing the Original Refine S-01 Transforming Head. Due to this matter we unfortunately must cancel our preorders since the item will no longer be released. We do apologize for this matter and greatly appreciate your understanding. If this product is re-solicited in the future we will be sure to publish it on our website once again.

Thank you for your support to BigBadToyStore and have a wonderful day!

Sincerely,

BBTS Customer Care

.. http://www.BigBadToyStore.com"

Can't say I'm surprised, but this sucks for people who were looking forward to this.


There probably weren't enough pre-orders for this across all the import sites.

I suspose this sends a message to 3rd party companies. Fans are not too fond of paying 3rd party prices for playsets that can't transform into a Robot & Alt mode.
User avatar
Tsutsukakushi
City Commander
Posts: 3363
News Credits: 4
Joined: Wed Oct 23, 2013 10:08 pm

Re: Original Refine S-01 Star Emperor (Replica of Unicron Head)

Postby megatronus » Mon Dec 09, 2013 10:39 pm

Motto: "I would have waited an eternity for this."
Weapon: Temperature Variant H20 Gun
Tsutsukakushi wrote:There probably weren't enough pre-orders for this across all the import sites.

I suspose this sends a message to 3rd party companies. Fans are not too fond of paying 3rd party prices for playsets that can't transform into a Robot & Alt mode.

I don't know about that - I imagine Ultimetal Prime and Sentinel Scorponok will both do well.
Image
Cobotron wrote:Hey! You seemed to have attracted a wild Megatronus. They're hard to find, but boy are they fun when you catch one!
User avatar
megatronus
Podcast Staff
Posts: 5746
News Credits: 118
Joined: Wed Jun 29, 2011 12:57 pm
Location: NYC
Buy from megatronus on eBay

Re: Original Refine S-01 Star Emperor (Replica of Unicron Head)

Postby Tsutsukakushi » Tue Dec 10, 2013 2:25 am

megatronus wrote:
Tsutsukakushi wrote:There probably weren't enough pre-orders for this across all the import sites.

I suspose this sends a message to 3rd party companies. Fans are not too fond of paying 3rd party prices for playsets that can't transform into a Robot & Alt mode.

I don't know about that - I imagine Ultimetal Prime and Sentinel Scorponok will both do well.


BBTS,has cancelled the Sentinel Scorponok toy listing.
User avatar
Tsutsukakushi
City Commander
Posts: 3363
News Credits: 4
Joined: Wed Oct 23, 2013 10:08 pm

Previous

Return to Unlicensed and KO Transformers Toys

Patreon
Charge Our Energon Reserves. Join the Seibertron Elite.
Support SEIBERTRON™