Exclusive 10 inch Unicron Funko Pop Revealed

This looks cool, but really not something I feel compelled to have. I have my few "icons' as far as pops go- Godzilla, He-Man, Voltron, Optimus Prime, Ultraman.

I also got Ken the Eagle from Gatchaman, because that's something I thought I'd never see.

Godzilla is the only slightly larger Pop I have ( 6 inch instead of 4) but I really have no place for a big Unicron Pop. I've actually seen the big ones go on clearance at Walmart. As a convention/store exclusive I doubt this will go on sale, but stranger things have happened

-Kanrabat- wrote:

JazZeke wrote:

Emerje wrote:

ScottyP wrote:Just looked out of morbid curiosity and these show as sold out. I abstained entirely from doing so and don't know anyone that bought any, anyone here do so?

I'm not surprised, the Funko fanbase and resellers were enough for these to sell without a single Transformers fan buying in. Anything to get their hands on rare Pops.

Emerje

And we already knew how... gullible they are. A few months back in a Facebook group I'm in, someone was asking if they thought they should get their Funko collection insured--and I asked them if they learned nothing from the Beanie Baby craze in the 90s?

I'm looking forward to the time when the Pop craze will crash and burn, punishing all those who only seek to profit from it.

I'm a little surprised it hasn't happened yet, especially with this many exclusives. But the big difference is that Beanie Babies didn't have licensed designs originally so they lacked the widespread crossover appeal that Pops have. Beanie Babies were just good for a quick endorphin rush for collectors, they didn't exactly have lasting character appeal.

Emerje

I'm really surprised by how long these... things are lasting. Wouldn't have bet 2 cents, I always considered them little more than a waste of plastic with a bad designs (Those. Eyes!).

Still probably someone out there has the same opinion about our beloved Transformers...

I wonder if he's jumbo sized mainly due to his horns, or if the horns are detachable.

Does it transform? Is it a NFT ?

The answer to both, is no

Exactly the kind of headline Transformers fans love seeing, not only is Funko in there but so is "Walmart Exclusive". Joking aside, this may be one of the Transformes products fans are least upset to be Walmart exclusive. This is a half mask of Funko Pop Optimus Prime. It is from the company Disguise Inc which revealed it on Twitter.

here is what the Tweet said:

Autobots assemble to defeat the Decepticons from destroying planet earth. Optimus Prime Funko Pop! Half Mask coming soon exclusively at Walmart! Stay tuned for more reveals!

Wow - that mask looks HUGE. If there are no electronics, it might be light enough. But even so, it could be pretty darn heavy.

DeathReviews wrote:Wow - that mask looks HUGE. If there are no electronics, it might be light enough. But even so, it could be pretty darn heavy.

should be really light in fact. Judging by the pic, it's not an helmet, but just a front face mask.

MadProject wrote:

DeathReviews wrote:Wow - that mask looks HUGE. If there are no electronics, it might be light enough. But even so, it could be pretty darn heavy.

should be really light in fact. Judging by the pic, it's not an helmet, but just a front face mask.

Ah yes, a 'half mask' it says. Meaning the BACK of the wearer's head should be uncovered, and it will be held in place with straps or some such rigging. We can only wait and see. There are several possibilities in terms of materials. It could be thin and flimsy, like those el-cheapo Halloween masks they make for little kids. Or it could be thick and sturdy, like a paintball mask. Still really wide though. If it catches a stiff breeze, it looks as if it would serve as a powerful sail...

I oddly want this.

DeathReviews wrote:

MadProject wrote:

DeathReviews wrote:Wow - that mask looks HUGE. If there are no electronics, it might be light enough. But even so, it could be pretty darn heavy.

should be really light in fact. Judging by the pic, it's not an helmet, but just a front face mask.

Ah yes, a 'half mask' it says. Meaning the BACK of the wearer's head should be uncovered, and it will be held in place with straps or some such rigging. We can only wait and see. There are several possibilities in terms of materials. It could be thin and flimsy, like those el-cheapo Halloween masks they make for little kids. Or it could be thick and sturdy, like a paintball mask. Still really wide though. If it catches a stiff breeze, it looks as if it would serve as a powerful sail...

It's not their first mask so it should be made the same way as their other ones. Thin but not flimsy plastic and a thick adjustable strap.



The size is just so it makes you look like a Pop.

Emerje

I just received my Funko Pop Unicron from GameStop today. I am glad i waited a bit before buying him on line through GameStop because i got him for 32 dollars, rather than full price at 40 dollars. I have included comparison photo of him with Optimus Prime and Soundwave. As you can see his actual head is smaller but with the horns that pretty much makes up the overall head size, when comparing him to OP and Soundwave.

Overall a pretty cool looking little dude.

SGM

Forgot about Unicron, I still kinda want it but I'm not sure $40 is worth it.

I can truly understand that, I think with it being on sale was the main reason on buying him at that moment. I'm sure he will be on sale again but who knows.

Found this at a local Walmart today in Nixa, MO. Gotta love Walmart for already putting out Christmas stuff. This Hallmark Ornaments Funko Pop Optimus Prime measures around 3 1/2 inches tall. Even though it has some scratches or scuff marks it is still pretty detailed for the size.

SGM

Fellow Seibertronian SGMLordMirage found the Walmart exclusive Funko Pop Optimus Prime ornament today. Yes, that means Walmarts are already putting up Christmas decorations in early Septeber.

SGMLordMirage wrote:Found this at a local Walmart today in Nixa, MO. Gotta love Walmart for already putting out Christmas stuff. This Hallmark Ornaments Funko Pop Optimus Prime measures around 3 1/2 inches tall. Even though it has some scratches or scuff marks it is still pretty detailed for the size.

SGM

My local Walmarts haven't set up Christmas stuff yet amazingly. Both of them still have their full lawn and garden stuff out and the area outside of L&G that also usually has Christmas stuff is all toy clearance. Heck, aside from candy they don't have Halloween stuff out yet either. Feels like they're way behind, even Sam's Club has had costumes out for about a month now.

Emerje

Its crazy how early Christmas stuff is put out in my neck of the woods. I know this is off topic but in reference to Halloween costumes at Sams Club, had you seen the Optimus Prime one that allows the child to go from robot to truck?

SGMLordMirage wrote:Its crazy how early Christmas stuff is put out in my neck of the woods. I know this is off topic but in reference to Halloween costumes at Sams Club, had you seen the Optimus Prime one that allows the child to go from robot to truck?

Yes, there's a Bumblebee, too. I remember seeing them in the current ad and in store, and then completely forgot about them. Probably worth an article...

Emerje

Wow, really, I didn’t see that one but they did have the regular type BB costume on the rack. I posted the OP costume under Missouri sighting because i thought it was a cool costume for a kid.

SGM

I know what you needed more of in your life, NFT Trading showing Funko Pop toys based on Mr Potatoe Head dressed up as either Bumblebee or Optimus Prime. Well Funko is there to help with their latest NFT lottery offering (here is a link to their previous one). It was revealed on their site that their next NFT lottery will include Mr Potatoe Head Transformers Funko pops among other Hasbro "retro" toys themed pops. Below is a breakdown of how it works, written by Pcsolyar, along with the NFTs and images of the physical Funko Pops you might win through this.

You buy a digital pack of NFTs (5 NFTs for $9.99 or 15 for $29.99) and have a very small chance of getting a rare one that comes with the physical product redemption. Optimus is the "grail" of the wave, with a 0.28% pull rate. The other 5 physical redemptions, including Bee, have a 1.72% pull rate. Most people just get worthless ones. It's just digital trading cards with the NFT buzzword tacked on and the chance to win a physical Pop! figure. And if you collect the full set, excluding the physical redemption ones, you get a bonus physical Funko of their mascot in a Hasbro t-shirt holding a Simon game.

https://imgur.com/a/W3wvml2

https://imgur.com/a/55elBCW

OHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH, DARE!

Dare to ride on that bubble after it's burst...

These were successful enough last time to warrant a second go? That's unfortunate.

Electronic Arts would be so proud of Hasbro giving Funko the go-ahead on this.

Sad to read that this isn't their first rodeo with the NFT scam.

Hm? NFT non-existent Funkos? Oh - yeah, yeah I'll.... get right on that.

I'm glad to confirm that cranial nerves 3, 4, and 6 are fully functioning on me...because they just got sorely tested as I rolled my eyes so hard that my right eyeball made a popping sound...

Uhm, I thought this was Funko, not the Powerball.

Back in my day toys were made of plastic, not 0s and 1s.

Emerje

Emerje wins best comment of this thread

The more I think about it, the more they're like those decorative prizes you can win in any given "free-to-pay" mobile game...

They will keep pushing that NFT garbage as long as people are willing to buy them.
Meh, business as usual.

-Kanrabat- wrote:They will keep pushing that NFT garbage as long as people are willing to buy them.
Meh, business as usual.

Business people are simply people who have identified a niche and provided a service for it. In this case, they've identified the super-hipster niche who like digital things and don't have any brain power and believe that something with no physical form will not appreciate in value.

First-Aid wrote:

-Kanrabat- wrote:They will keep pushing that NFT garbage as long as people are willing to buy them.
Meh, business as usual.

Business people are simply people who have identified a niche and provided a service for it. In this case, they've identified the super-hipster niche who like digital things and don't have any brain power and believe that something with no physical form will not appreciate in value.

If the Eskimo is willing to buy ice, sell it to them.
¯\_(ツ)_/¯

First-Aid wrote:

-Kanrabat- wrote:They will keep pushing that NFT garbage as long as people are willing to buy them.
Meh, business as usual.

Business people are simply people who have identified a niche and provided a service for it. In this case, they've identified the super-hipster niche who like digital things and don't have any brain power and believe that something with no physical form will not appreciate in value.

Those digital Trump trading cards doubled in value.

NFTs will go up in value as much as people think they will (and buy them accordingly)

Gross stuff, come on guys.

Emerje wrote:Back in my day toys were made of plastic, not 0s and 1s.

Emerje

This.

I know these were highlighted under the ROTB discussion but i thought i would post this here. At a Target in Springfield, MO I was able to find the Target exclusive ROTB Rhinox. In addition while looking on the shelves were they stock other Funko Pops, my wife found Optimus Prime for me.

Have to say for his size, Optimus Prime is very detailed. Whether I find the rest in a store or order them online, look forward to completing this group.



SGM

I found two more at a F.Y.E. store in the local mall. That would be Arcee and Scourge. As you can see from the photos Arcee does include a stand. I wasn't sure if it was connected like the stand for Rhinox. Again, for their sizes, they have a lot of detail.


SGM

FYE is still a thing? I thought they all closed, I guess it was just the one store here.

Emerje

So, I found the Big 3 at Gamestop, as well as an exclusive I somehow completely missed.

Sweet find D. I haven't found Primal yet. I spotted Mirage but didn't buy him ( i need to). Now that two pack is really cool. The GameStop stores near me don't seem to carry that much in regards to Transformer stuff but need to start looking.

SGM

Wild title, I know. But did you know that the only Funko Pop from Beast Wars so far was Cheetor and that the only way to get him was by redeeming a token that could only be purchased with crypto currency? This is not a joke, Cheetor was part of Funko's NFT release where buying Funko NFTs would give you a chance to get a token that could be redeemed for a physical item. And these tokens could be purchased (and sold) through the droppp.io marketplace where it could only be purchased with crypto currency. And some hardcore fans did all that.

But you (probably) won't need to since the Funko line is now expanding to Beast Wars in 2025. The news comes from Skittlerampage who pulled from various Twitter account. The rumours are that next year we will get BW Megatron, Optimus Primal, Rhinox and Blackarachnia. That does mean that Cheetor remains a crypto exclusive for now.



Image of Funko Cheetor which remains an exclusive for now:



In other funko Transformers news, we did get an image of an upcoming Soundwave Funko Pop which has a helmet which you can open up to reveal one of his cassette bots controlling him, men in black style.

Rejected article title: Funko can suck it

NFTs- the second biggest waste of money in history.

The Soundwave figure would have been so much better if Rumble was in his chest like the Ironman figure from the same line. That's where he lives!



Emerje

Only have Unicron. Like him. He's big!

First-Aid wrote:NFTs- the second biggest waste of money in history.

And a scam right up there with "buy your own star and have this certificate" from the 1990s.

"Get 'em now before they wind up in the landfill!"

Silver Wind wrote:

First-Aid wrote:NFTs- the second biggest waste of money in history.

And a scam right up there with "buy your own star and have this certificate" from the 1990s.

I'd say that was less of a scam than NFTs. Sure you shared the star with hundreds if not thousands of other people, but at least stars are real.

Silver Wind wrote:

First-Aid wrote:NFTs- the second biggest waste of money in history.

And a scam right up there with "buy your own star and have this certificate" from the 1990s.

They still sell that today