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Diem wrote:

Stockade wrote:Is it me or is there somewhat of negative feedback on this guy?

To be blunt, those who paid top dollar for the original toy probably aren't that fussed about a new version and those who didn't pick it up for whatever reason probably aren't going to change their mind over a repaint. I think the main customers for this will be people who missed the boat first time or who didn't buy it first time and are suffering remorse.

I have both Armada Unicron (or TFU Unicron, same figure) and Cybertron Primus, and given the chance I'd buy both 2010 versions. Why? I have expensive taste, that's why!

Kidding, kidding. I just like the idea that they're proper (Neo) G1 representations, given some liberties (Marvel's Primus wasn't blue for instance, he was red/orange/yellow like Rodimus Prime), and the orange (evil) vs. blue (good) is a nice idea of contrast.

This doesn't tickle my pickle.

I'll probably buy it anyway, because I have a problem.

I have Cybertron Primus and I am happy with him. I don't have the Unicron head but I do have Armada Unicron.

Just curious would you guys rather get this new Bling Primus (Yes I like shiny transformers!) paying top dollar or pick up Cybertron primus with unicron head on ebay (which I imagine would be cheaper) even MISB?

I wouldn't be able afford either one anyway, I am however saving up for masterpiece grimlock and can't wait for July 1st.

DaiShanPrime wrote:
Just curious would you guys rather get this new Bling Primus (Yes I like shiny transformers!) paying top dollar or pick up Cybertron primus with unicron head on ebay (which I imagine would be cheaper) even MISB?

I'm not sure it would be cheaper. Nowadays 9000 or so yen would be a pretty reasonable price to pay for Cybertron Primus, and would be an absolute steal for Galaxy Force Primus.

Diem wrote:

DaiShanPrime wrote:
Just curious would you guys rather get this new Bling Primus (Yes I like shiny transformers!) paying top dollar or pick up Cybertron primus with unicron head on ebay (which I imagine would be cheaper) even MISB?

I'm not sure it would be cheaper. Nowadays 9000 or so yen would be a pretty reasonable price to pay for Cybertron Primus, and would be an absolute steal for Galaxy Force Primus.

Even though they're the same toy, you'd be paying extra for the G1-style box alone. I just want Unicron's head!

Just wait, Hasbro will make their own evil monstrosity...

While the planet mode is a definate improvement, I actually like the colors on the original robot mode better. And those blue guns should have been black, they stick out like sore thumbs in planet mode.

Maybe a higher resolution pic will make me like the colors more. Even if it did, however, I'm not in a hurry to add another Primus to my collection. The guy takes up A LOT of room with all those spikes sticking out.

Mindmaster wrote:Just wait, Hasbro will make their own evil monstrosity...

Minus the bling

Diem wrote:

Stockade wrote:Is it me or is there somewhat of negative feedback on this guy?

To be blunt, those who paid top dollar for the original toy probably aren't that fussed about a new version and those who didn't pick it up for whatever reason probably aren't going to change their mind over a repaint. I think the main customers for this will be people who missed the boat first time or who didn't buy it first time and are suffering remorse.

Except you can still get the original Cybertron Primus for WAY cheaper than this guy will cost. Which is why I'm not even going to get my hopes up about owning this one, as awesome as I think it looks.

What a decision I have ahead of me. Planet mode is a HUGE improvement apart from those god awful blue hands and cannons sticking out. All that bright blue in robot mode is a definate turn-off. Problem is there's no real original source material for us to compare it to and get excited about like there was with Unicron.
Might spend the next couple of days just staring at this pic until I'm convinced.

That's really pretty. I especially like the paint apps on the "cities".

Probably a pass for me, though. As nice as it is, it's not enough of an improvement over the original to warrant how much it's going to cost.

Very cool. Loving the shiny silver. not so sure about the bright blue though.

Not sure I can justify 250 bucks worth of toys. Even toys as big as Unicron and Primus.

And I already have Cyb Primus, and I'm sure I'm getting Unicron. Decisions Decisions.

I wonder what the Omega lock will look like.

Having gone back and looked at my Cybertron Primus, my previous complaints about the brightness on this Takara version seem to be without grounds. I might see how easy it is to remove the hands and cannon barrels from my Cybertron version, and consider transplanting them on to this version.

first 2010 Unicron then this. what will they think of next?

Mechastrike wrote:first 2010 Unicron then this. what will they think of next?

GOLD PRIMUS remember the Golden Age of Cybertron. In rebirth which is the Western 2010 series after the movie, daniel recdirects the energy let off by Decepticons weapon of destruction, to Vecta Sigma, which returns Cybertron to it's former glory. So according to that episode Cybertron was Originaly Gold.

DTR69 wrote:

Mechastrike wrote:first 2010 Unicron then this. what will they think of next?

GOLD PRIMUS remember the Golden Age of Cybertron. In rebirth which is the Western 2010 series after the movie, daniel recdirects the energy let off by Decepticons weapon of destruction, to Vecta Sigma, which returns Cybertron to it's former glory. So according to that episode Cybertron was Originaly Gold.

Except "The Rebirth" never aired in Japan. Instead they got "The Headmasters" as a brand new season.

DTR69 wrote:

Mechastrike wrote:first 2010 Unicron then this. what will they think of next?

GOLD PRIMUS remember the Golden Age of Cybertron. In rebirth which is the Western 2010 series after the movie, daniel recdirects the energy let off by Decepticons weapon of destruction, to Vecta Sigma, which returns Cybertron to it's former glory. So according to that episode Cybertron was Originaly Gold.

When I first got a message about this, I expect it to be gold.

...

I wish it was gold.

DTR69 wrote:

Mechastrike wrote:first 2010 Unicron then this. what will they think of next?

GOLD PRIMUS remember the Golden Age of Cybertron. In rebirth which is the Western 2010 series after the movie, daniel recdirects the energy let off by Decepticons weapon of destruction, to Vecta Sigma, which returns Cybertron to it's former glory. So according to that episode Cybertron was Originaly Gold.

The Japanese didn't like The Rebirth, so much so that they try to deny it's existence. (Can't say I blame them.) I can't imagine Takara acknowledging the Golden Age of Cybertron. I could be wrong. It would be cool, but another Primus repaint for the 2010 celebrations would suck.

Nit-picking I know, but it wasn't Daniel that redirected the energy from Vector Sigma. It was his dad, Spike.

I got cybertron Primus and armada Unicron and they are close enough "g1" feeling for me so i will pass on both of them for now but if i find them dirt cheap in the future maybe i pick them up.

Nice... but like many others, I already have Cybertron Primus. Looks neat, though!

DTR69 wrote:

Mechastrike wrote:first 2010 Unicron then this. what will they think of next?

GOLD PRIMUS remember the Golden Age of Cybertron. In rebirth which is the Western 2010 series after the movie, daniel recdirects the energy let off by Decepticons weapon of destruction, to Vecta Sigma, which returns Cybertron to it's former glory. So according to that episode Cybertron was Originaly Gold.

No, it was a cabbage!

Bring on the Beast Machines repaint! Change the spikes to trees!

Mechastrike wrote:first 2010 Unicron then this. what will they think of next?

Transforming Lithone, Quintessa or Junk Planet repaints/remolds?

Yes I have Primus...but this repaint is much better. I have the Black Unicron, but I like the 2010 repaint, so this one is so ordered.

Looking at it more closely, the blue reminds me of Mega Man... a giant, planet sized Mega Man with a hedgehog complex.

Nigiri wrote:Looking at it more closely, the blue reminds me of Mega Man... a giant, planet sized Mega Man with a hedgehog complex.

A certain blue hedgehog perhaps?