Hasbro Debut Official HasLab Unicron Transformation Video
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Greetings Seibertronians! Hasbro have taken to their official YouTube channel to celebrate the arrival of HasLab Unicron in the homes of many of their fans with an video showing how to transform the Chaos Bringer!
The video will take you through the Transformation in its 15 minutes runtime.
It was boasted that HasLab Unicron would take an hour to transform at first, due to his enormous size and the plates that made up his planet mode surface.
Want to see more of the biggest Transformer ever made, be sure to check out Seibertrons own galleries, so big it had to be split in two!
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The video will take you through the Transformation in its 15 minutes runtime.
It was boasted that HasLab Unicron would take an hour to transform at first, due to his enormous size and the plates that made up his planet mode surface.
Want to see more of the biggest Transformer ever made, be sure to check out Seibertrons own galleries, so big it had to be split in two!
Have you got your chaos bringer? Share with us his new out of box home!
Shout out in the Energon Pub and stay tuned to Seibertron for all the latest news and reviews!
Credit(s): Hasbro YouTube
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Re: Hasbro Debut Official HasLab Unicron Transformation Video (2100307)
Posted by thefunkybat on April 3rd, 2021 @ 4:17pm CDT
Posted by thefunkybat on April 3rd, 2021 @ 4:17pm CDT
For anyone that already has their bot: once attached, are the spike strips removable? I'm thinking that the bot mode might look a bit cleaner with the strips removed and the planet mode pinchers tucked in downward.
If anyone would post a picture of how that would look, that would be very cool.
If anyone would post a picture of how that would look, that would be very cool.
Re: Hasbro Debut Official HasLab Unicron Transformation Video (2100379)
Posted by Sarahthecutevixen on April 4th, 2021 @ 11:13am CDT
Posted by Sarahthecutevixen on April 4th, 2021 @ 11:13am CDT
Left removed. Right normal. You tell me which looks better
Re: Hasbro Debut Official HasLab Unicron Transformation Video (2100380)
Posted by Sabrblade on April 4th, 2021 @ 11:16am CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on April 4th, 2021 @ 11:16am CDT
I'm leaning towards right normal.Sarahthecutevixen wrote:Left removed. Right normal. You tell me which looks better
Re: Hasbro Debut Official HasLab Unicron Transformation Video (2100381)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on April 4th, 2021 @ 11:25am CDT
I'm more for the left removed, with the robot mode looking cleaner. That said, when I first watched a Japanese review including the 30 min. long transformation (he was *really* careful and showing off connection points), I was aghast of how the entire shell is just collapsed on his back and legs. What really got me though, was the soft rubber spike strips just... hanging loose. I got over the first, much less the second.
I was reminded of peeling mandarins, really
:EDIT: Just an addition I'd like to make: whoever designed the rings and their transformation has to be a mathematician, specialising in circular geometry. He deserves an award!
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on April 4th, 2021 @ 11:25am CDT
Sabrblade wrote:I'm leaning towards right normal.Sarahthecutevixen wrote:Left removed. Right normal. You tell me which looks better
I'm more for the left removed, with the robot mode looking cleaner. That said, when I first watched a Japanese review including the 30 min. long transformation (he was *really* careful and showing off connection points), I was aghast of how the entire shell is just collapsed on his back and legs. What really got me though, was the soft rubber spike strips just... hanging loose. I got over the first, much less the second.
I was reminded of peeling mandarins, really
:EDIT: Just an addition I'd like to make: whoever designed the rings and their transformation has to be a mathematician, specialising in circular geometry. He deserves an award!
Re: Hasbro Debut Official HasLab Unicron Transformation Video (2100401)
Posted by thefunkybat on April 4th, 2021 @ 1:58pm CDT
I think I'm liking the removed spikes, but maybe not the horns pointed down (I thought they would tuck in more).
I'm trying to decide whether or not to keep mine. Bought it when I was employed and had (presumably) steady funds; now I'm unemployed and money is tight.
Posted by thefunkybat on April 4th, 2021 @ 1:58pm CDT
Sarahthecutevixen wrote:Left removed. Right normal. You tell me which looks better
I think I'm liking the removed spikes, but maybe not the horns pointed down (I thought they would tuck in more).
I'm trying to decide whether or not to keep mine. Bought it when I was employed and had (presumably) steady funds; now I'm unemployed and money is tight.
Re: Hasbro Debut Official HasLab Unicron Transformation Video (2100453)
Posted by GrangerPerry on April 4th, 2021 @ 10:29pm CDT
Posted by GrangerPerry on April 4th, 2021 @ 10:29pm CDT
I have a question that relates to this thread, kind of. I bought Unicron and he was just delivered but does anyone know who toyhax is? Idk how to contact them directly, I’m praying for the day they release a sticker set for this guy. I’ve been applying the g1 fort max upgrade set for weeks in preparation and I’m just floored with the quality they’re so good just make some for Unicron ples
Re: Hasbro Debut Official HasLab Unicron Transformation Video (2100455)
Posted by Emerje on April 4th, 2021 @ 11:03pm CDT
They have a contact page for stuff like that.
https://toyhax.com/contact-us
Emerje
Posted by Emerje on April 4th, 2021 @ 11:03pm CDT
GrangerPerry wrote:I have a question that relates to this thread, kind of. I bought Unicron and he was just delivered but does anyone know who toyhax is? Idk how to contact them directly, I’m praying for the day they release a sticker set for this guy. I’ve been applying the g1 fort max upgrade set for weeks in preparation and I’m just floored with the quality they’re so good just make some for Unicron ples
They have a contact page for stuff like that.
https://toyhax.com/contact-us
Emerje
Re: Hasbro Debut Official HasLab Unicron Transformation Video (2101617)
Posted by Sabrblade on April 13th, 2021 @ 9:52am CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on April 13th, 2021 @ 9:52am CDT
Anybody else have their Unicron set up with any of his heralds/minions standing with him? I've got mine set up with all three Blentrons standing at his feet (yes, even a legit Latolata, not Injector).
Re: Hasbro Debut Official HasLab Unicron Transformation Video (2101664)
Posted by o.supreme on April 13th, 2021 @ 3:02pm CDT
That sounds pretty cool. I always liked those characters in BW Neo...
Hmm... I'm sensing a pattern...
Galvatron, Cyclonus, Scourge
Elphaorpha, Latolata, Drancron
Hook, Line, Sinker (sorry can't say that last one without laughing)
Posted by o.supreme on April 13th, 2021 @ 3:02pm CDT
Sabrblade wrote:Anybody else have their Unicron set up with any of his heralds/minions standing with him? I've got mine set up with all three Blentrons standing at his feet (yes, even a legit Latolata, not Injector).
That sounds pretty cool. I always liked those characters in BW Neo...
Hmm... I'm sensing a pattern...
Galvatron, Cyclonus, Scourge
Elphaorpha, Latolata, Drancron
Hook, Line, Sinker (sorry can't say that last one without laughing)
Re: Hasbro Debut Official HasLab Unicron Transformation Video (2101665)
Posted by ZeroWolf on April 13th, 2021 @ 3:05pm CDT
Shame Armada broke the pattern
Posted by ZeroWolf on April 13th, 2021 @ 3:05pm CDT
o.supreme wrote:Sabrblade wrote:Anybody else have their Unicron set up with any of his heralds/minions standing with him? I've got mine set up with all three Blentrons standing at his feet (yes, even a legit Latolata, not Injector).
That sounds pretty cool. I always liked those characters in BW Neo...
Hmm... I'm sensing a pattern...
Galvatron, Cyclonus, Scourge
Elphaorpha, Latolata, Drancron
Hook, Line, Sinker (sorry can't say that last one without laughing)
Shame Armada broke the pattern
Re: Hasbro Debut Official HasLab Unicron Transformation Video (2101666)
Posted by Sabrblade on April 13th, 2021 @ 3:09pm CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on April 13th, 2021 @ 3:09pm CDT
Then Armada broke it with first just Sideways and then just him and Thrust (who had to be convinced to side with Unicron rather than always being his minion).o.supreme wrote:Hmm... I'm sensing a pattern...
Galvatron, Cyclonus, Scourge
Elphaorpha, Latolata, Drancron
Hook, Line, Sinker (sorry can't say that last one without laughing)
Re: Hasbro Debut Official HasLab Unicron Transformation Video (2101667)
Posted by Emerje on April 13th, 2021 @ 3:28pm CDT
Posted by Emerje on April 13th, 2021 @ 3:28pm CDT
I'm thinking of doing that with some of my extra ones, but for the most part I'm going to be sticking my Unicrons together. So far I've got Armada, Encore, TT 2010, and just paid too much for an Energon Unicron. Plus a bunch of the smaller Unicrons I have kicking around. They're all going on top of a short and wide book shelf that should be plenty deep for the the big guy. It's going to be a process since I'm redoing the entire room and most stuff is in boxes and a lot of stuff has bled into the hall and living room but it'll look great when it's done!
Emerje
Plus a bunch of the smaller Unicrons I have kicking around. They're all going on top of a short and wide book shelf that should be plenty deep for the the big guy. It's going to be a process since I'm redoing the entire room and most stuff is in boxes and a lot of stuff has bled into the hall and living room but it'll look great when it's done!Emerje
Re: Hasbro Debut Official HasLab Unicron Transformation Video (2101849)
Posted by Counterpunch on April 15th, 2021 @ 10:04am CDT
Posted by Counterpunch on April 15th, 2021 @ 10:04am CDT
It's a little crazy to me how this is the most important TF release in a long while and even it falls into the trap of once we get it, we stop talking about it.
On that note...one interesting thing that happened was that the box for Unicron was like, half an inch too wide to fit through my attic door.
On that note...one interesting thing that happened was that the box for Unicron was like, half an inch too wide to fit through my attic door.
Re: Hasbro Debut Official HasLab Unicron Transformation Video (2101850)
Posted by First-Aid on April 15th, 2021 @ 10:09am CDT
Aw man, THAT sucks.
Posted by First-Aid on April 15th, 2021 @ 10:09am CDT
Counterpunch wrote:It's a little crazy to me how this is the most important TF release in a long while and even it falls into the trap of once we get it, we stop talking about it.
On that note...one interesting thing that happened was that the box for Unicron was like, half an inch too wide to fit through my attic door.
Aw man, THAT sucks.
Re: Hasbro Debut Official HasLab Unicron Transformation Video (2101851)
Posted by Sabrblade on April 15th, 2021 @ 10:11am CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on April 15th, 2021 @ 10:11am CDT
Hope your attic is climate controlled or that cardboard may go bad over time.
Re: Hasbro Debut Official HasLab Unicron Transformation Video (2101981)
Posted by Gauntlet101010 on April 16th, 2021 @ 1:58pm CDT
Posted by Gauntlet101010 on April 16th, 2021 @ 1:58pm CDT
My Unicron finally came in. And it was within a larger box, so it's in perfect condition! But I have nowhere to put said box so it just goes in the basement.
Grey maw or no grey maw in person he is a sight to behold! I haven't finished assembling him yet, just gonna enjoy him in planet mode for a bit.
For Armada ... wouldn't it be Thrust, Sideways, and Nemesis Prime? It's not quite the same as the other unholy trios, but it's still three, right?
Universe really broke the pattern, though. I didn't get all of them, but I got Razorclaw, Nemesis, and Thrust ... but they made a lot of the BW recolors Unicron minions, so there was a ton.
Grey maw or no grey maw in person he is a sight to behold! I haven't finished assembling him yet, just gonna enjoy him in planet mode for a bit.
For Armada ... wouldn't it be Thrust, Sideways, and Nemesis Prime? It's not quite the same as the other unholy trios, but it's still three, right?
Universe really broke the pattern, though. I didn't get all of them, but I got Razorclaw, Nemesis, and Thrust ... but they made a lot of the BW recolors Unicron minions, so there was a ton.
Re: Hasbro Debut Official HasLab Unicron Transformation Video (2101982)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on April 16th, 2021 @ 2:24pm CDT
I actually had a section for "Unicron Heralds" or any other high-ranking position within the God of Chaos hierarchy:
Generation 1
Galvatron
Cyclonus
Scourge
Beast Wars Neo
Drancron
Elphaorpha
Latolata
Armada
Sideways
Energon
Airazor
Cheetor
Rhinox
Terrorsaur
Universe
First Set
Razorclaw
Tankor
Obisidian
Reptilion
(Strika)
Second Set
Nemesis Prime
Ramjet
That's as far as I got
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on April 16th, 2021 @ 2:24pm CDT
Gauntlet101010 wrote:My Unicron finally came in. And it was within a larger box, so it's in perfect condition! But I have nowhere to put said box so it just goes in the basement.
Grey maw or no grey maw in person he is a sight to behold! I haven't finished assembling him yet, just gonna enjoy him in planet mode for a bit.
For Armada ... wouldn't it be Thrust, Sideways, and Nemesis Prime? It's not quite the same as the other unholy trios, but it's still three, right?
Universe really broke the pattern, though. I didn't get all of them, but I got Razorclaw, Nemesis, and Thrust ... but they made a lot of the BW recolors Unicron minions, so there was a ton.
I actually had a section for "Unicron Heralds" or any other high-ranking position within the God of Chaos hierarchy:
Generation 1
Galvatron
Cyclonus
Scourge
Beast Wars Neo
Drancron
Elphaorpha
Latolata
Armada
Sideways
Energon
Airazor
Cheetor
Rhinox
Terrorsaur
Universe
First Set
Razorclaw
Tankor
Obisidian
Reptilion
(Strika)
Second Set
Nemesis Prime
Ramjet
That's as far as I got
Re: Hasbro Debut Official HasLab Unicron Transformation Video (2102224)
Posted by Gauntlet101010 on April 18th, 2021 @ 3:37pm CDT
Posted by Gauntlet101010 on April 18th, 2021 @ 3:37pm CDT
Well, I noticed some paint chips on Uni's head after the first transformation. Small, but there. 
edit:
Mixed up some acrylic paint I had laying around for a good enough touch up. It'll do. I feel dumb, but I plan to paint or sharpie his teeth anyway.
Next time I transform him I'll just detach the head.
edit:
Mixed up some acrylic paint I had laying around for a good enough touch up. It'll do. I feel dumb, but I plan to paint or sharpie his teeth anyway.
Next time I transform him I'll just detach the head.
Re: Hasbro Debut Official HasLab Unicron Transformation Video (2102232)
Posted by Sabrblade on April 18th, 2021 @ 4:14pm CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on April 18th, 2021 @ 4:14pm CDT
How? Doesn't the head have to be removed to transform?
Re: Hasbro Debut Official HasLab Unicron Transformation Video (2102234)
Posted by Gauntlet101010 on April 18th, 2021 @ 4:15pm CDT
You don't have to remove it, no.
Although I suppose you should remove it.
Posted by Gauntlet101010 on April 18th, 2021 @ 4:15pm CDT
Sabrblade wrote:How? Doesn't the head have to be removed to transform?
You don't have to remove it, no.
Although I suppose you should remove it.
Re: Hasbro Debut Official HasLab Unicron Transformation Video (2102987)
Posted by Sabrblade on April 25th, 2021 @ 8:13pm CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on April 25th, 2021 @ 8:13pm CDT
Re: Hasbro Debut Official HasLab Unicron Transformation Video (2112488)
Posted by Sabrblade on August 10th, 2021 @ 9:12pm CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on August 10th, 2021 @ 9:12pm CDT
For anyone who missed out on HasLab Unicron:
https://www.bigbadtoystore.com/Product/VariationDetails/174083
https://www.bigbadtoystore.com/Product/VariationDetails/174083
Re: Hasbro Debut Official HasLab Unicron Transformation Video (2112491)
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on August 10th, 2021 @ 9:57pm CDT
Heh, if it was $35 and made of plastic maybe.
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on August 10th, 2021 @ 9:57pm CDT
Sabrblade wrote:For anyone who missed out on HasLab Unicron:
https://www.bigbadtoystore.com/Product/VariationDetails/174083
Heh, if it was $35 and made of plastic maybe.
Re: Hasbro Debut Official HasLab Unicron Transformation Video (2112495)
Posted by Rodimus Prime on August 11th, 2021 @ 12:04am CDT
Posted by Rodimus Prime on August 11th, 2021 @ 12:04am CDT
Sabrblade wrote:For anyone who missed out on HasLab Unicron:
https://www.bigbadtoystore.com/Product/VariationDetails/174083
Re: Hasbro Debut Official HasLab Unicron Transformation Video (2113855)
Posted by AllNewSuperRobot on August 23rd, 2021 @ 12:02pm CDT
Posted by AllNewSuperRobot on August 23rd, 2021 @ 12:02pm CDT
So I was curious. How much could Unicron be now, on the Secondary Market? Double? Triple??
Ladies and Gentlemen, I found our winner for the day:
US: $20,000.00
Approximately £14,689.68
Takers?
Ladies and Gentlemen, I found our winner for the day:
US: $20,000.00
Approximately £14,689.68
Postage:
US $1,178.43 (approx. £865.54)
Takers?
Re: Hasbro Debut Official HasLab Unicron Transformation Video (2113856)
Posted by o.supreme on August 23rd, 2021 @ 12:06pm CDT
Posted by o.supreme on August 23rd, 2021 @ 12:06pm CDT
There is a local antique Toy store in my area called Toy Fusion (it is actually featured in season 3 of the Amazon Document series, "A Toy store near You") * from the same studio that made The Toys that made us, a pretty good series.
They have a Unicron MISB asking $1700, almost 3X original price, that seems to be the average asking price on eBay as well.
Not that I woudl ever pay that much (I wasn't even willing to pay $700 for tyhe original price), but it is still neat to see
.
They have a Unicron MISB asking $1700, almost 3X original price, that seems to be the average asking price on eBay as well.
Not that I woudl ever pay that much (I wasn't even willing to pay $700 for tyhe original price), but it is still neat to see
.
Re: Hasbro Debut Official HasLab Unicron Transformation Video (2113857)
Posted by AllNewSuperRobot on August 23rd, 2021 @ 12:10pm CDT
Posted by AllNewSuperRobot on August 23rd, 2021 @ 12:10pm CDT
Yeah, Triple seems to be the common price online. I had to laugh when I saw the 20K price though. As the seller tries to justify what is essentially a 900% mark up, on the highest sellers. By saying Unicron is limited to 10,000 pieces.
Re: Hasbro Debut Official HasLab Unicron Transformation Video (2113858)
Posted by Sabrblade on August 23rd, 2021 @ 12:12pm CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on August 23rd, 2021 @ 12:12pm CDT
I'm reminded of the days where vintage MISB G1 Optimus Primes were put on eBay for $5000 USD.
Re: Hasbro Debut Official HasLab Unicron Transformation Video (2113859)
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on August 23rd, 2021 @ 12:15pm CDT
and they ended up being really good KOs.
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on August 23rd, 2021 @ 12:15pm CDT
Sabrblade wrote:I'm reminded of the days where vintage MISB G1 Optimus Primes were put on eBay for $5000 USD.
and they ended up being really good KOs.
Re: Hasbro Debut Official HasLab Unicron Transformation Video (2113861)
Posted by o.supreme on August 23rd, 2021 @ 12:17pm CDT
Posted by o.supreme on August 23rd, 2021 @ 12:17pm CDT
I still see toys, of all brands, and from all era's at stupidly high insane prices. I'm not sure what the logic is. If they hope some rich person will just "buy it now" without doing research or what...
I've been watching a couple items for several months, they slowly creep down in price occasionally. But I would think paying months and months worth of listing fees would eventually make the item not worth selling.
I've been watching a couple items for several months, they slowly creep down in price occasionally. But I would think paying months and months worth of listing fees would eventually make the item not worth selling.
Re: Hasbro Debut Official HasLab Unicron Transformation Video (2113864)
Posted by TF-fan kev777 on August 23rd, 2021 @ 12:49pm CDT
It all depends on how big or small scale they are as sellers. Ebay commonly gives out seller incentives like no Listing fees for your first 50 or 100 Listings within a month or something similar, so there is a good chance these ridiculously high listings are not costing them anything. I haven't paid a Listing fee in over a year because of this.
Posted by TF-fan kev777 on August 23rd, 2021 @ 12:49pm CDT
o.supreme wrote:I still see toys, of all brands, and from all era's at stupidly high insane prices. I'm not sure what the logic is. If they hope some rich person will just "buy it now" without doing research or what...
I've been watching a couple items for several months, they slowly creep down in price occasionally. But I would think paying months and months worth of listing fees would eventually make the item not worth selling.
It all depends on how big or small scale they are as sellers. Ebay commonly gives out seller incentives like no Listing fees for your first 50 or 100 Listings within a month or something similar, so there is a good chance these ridiculously high listings are not costing them anything. I haven't paid a Listing fee in over a year because of this.
Re: Hasbro Debut Official HasLab Unicron Transformation Video (2113865)
Posted by o.supreme on August 23rd, 2021 @ 12:52pm CDT
Posted by o.supreme on August 23rd, 2021 @ 12:52pm CDT
That's true, I guess it's when you actually sell something that they stick-it to you. I'm not a power seller by any means, but the last few items I sold, while there were no listing fees, it seems like almost 25% of the profit went to eBay. Also, since they broke off working with PayPal, getting paid is more of a pain as well.
Re: Hasbro Debut Official HasLab Unicron Transformation Video (2113868)
Posted by TF-fan kev777 on August 23rd, 2021 @ 1:19pm CDT
Posted by TF-fan kev777 on August 23rd, 2021 @ 1:19pm CDT
Yeah, I haven't sold anything since they cut ties with Paypal. Sorry eBay, I just don't trust you with my bank info.
Re: Hasbro Debut Official HasLab Unicron Transformation Video (2113942)
Posted by Rodimus Prime on August 24th, 2021 @ 12:17am CDT
Now there's 1 I haven't seen yet.
Posted by Rodimus Prime on August 24th, 2021 @ 12:17am CDT
Sabrblade wrote:I'm reminded of the days where vintage MISB G1 Optimus Primes were put on eBay for $5000 USD.
Now there's 1 I haven't seen yet.
Re: Hasbro Debut Official HasLab Unicron Transformation Video (2114412)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on August 28th, 2021 @ 7:16am CDT
Posted by -Kanrabat- on August 28th, 2021 @ 7:16am CDT
Re: Hasbro Debut Official HasLab Unicron Transformation Video (2114414)
Posted by AllNewSuperRobot on August 28th, 2021 @ 7:27am CDT
Posted by AllNewSuperRobot on August 28th, 2021 @ 7:27am CDT
Re: Hasbro Debut Official HasLab Unicron Transformation Video (2114415)
Posted by Gauntlet101010 on August 28th, 2021 @ 7:30am CDT
I actually got a second head from ebay. Never asked why the seller was selling just the head, but there it is.
Maybe Unicron fell and broke or something and now they're selling what they can. It's weird that it's just the stand and not the base, though.
Posted by Gauntlet101010 on August 28th, 2021 @ 7:30am CDT
I actually got a second head from ebay. Never asked why the seller was selling just the head, but there it is.
Maybe Unicron fell and broke or something and now they're selling what they can. It's weird that it's just the stand and not the base, though.
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Posted by TF-fan kev777 on August 28th, 2021 @ 7:41am CDT
Maybe the base is what broke? Weird in any case because I would guess the market of people who may want it is extremely small (possibly zero).
Posted by TF-fan kev777 on August 28th, 2021 @ 7:41am CDT
Gauntlet101010 wrote:
I actually got a second head from ebay. Never asked why the seller was selling just the head, but there it is.
Maybe Unicron fell and broke or something and now they're selling what they can. It's weird that it's just the stand and not the base, though.
Maybe the base is what broke? Weird in any case because I would guess the market of people who may want it is extremely small (possibly zero).
Re: Hasbro Debut Official HasLab Unicron Transformation Video (2121096)
Posted by Sabrblade on November 15th, 2021 @ 10:46am CST
Posted by Sabrblade on November 15th, 2021 @ 10:46am CST
A discussion in the Studio Series 86 thread got me to try something with my Unicron.
I took a few random large Headmaster heads and placed each of them on top of Unicron's body, in lieu of Unicron's own noggin. The heads of Titan class Scorponok, Titan class Grand Maximus (TR Fort Max mold), and Car Robots Brave Maximus (G1 Fort Max mold) all just sit very loosely on Uncron's body, as expected.
BUT, the Robots in Disguise 2001 Megatron Megabolt mold (the one based on Beast Machines Megatron's big floating head) actually sits rather snuggly on Unicron's body. I tried it both with and without the spider legs, and the legs actually help to secure it in place! The rear legs rotated upward line up rather well with Unicron's collar, the middle legs rotated to point backward wrap around the collar's front edges, and the front legs just rest on the top of Unicron's chest.
This means that one of (if not the) most accomplished Megatrons ever has a toy that can actually interact with the Unicron toy in a somewhat decent fit, allowing him to appear to possess Unicron's body, yeeeeesss.
I took a few random large Headmaster heads and placed each of them on top of Unicron's body, in lieu of Unicron's own noggin. The heads of Titan class Scorponok, Titan class Grand Maximus (TR Fort Max mold), and Car Robots Brave Maximus (G1 Fort Max mold) all just sit very loosely on Uncron's body, as expected.
BUT, the Robots in Disguise 2001 Megatron Megabolt mold (the one based on Beast Machines Megatron's big floating head) actually sits rather snuggly on Unicron's body. I tried it both with and without the spider legs, and the legs actually help to secure it in place! The rear legs rotated upward line up rather well with Unicron's collar, the middle legs rotated to point backward wrap around the collar's front edges, and the front legs just rest on the top of Unicron's chest.
This means that one of (if not the) most accomplished Megatrons ever has a toy that can actually interact with the Unicron toy in a somewhat decent fit, allowing him to appear to possess Unicron's body, yeeeeesss.
Re: Hasbro Debut Official HasLab Unicron Transformation Video (2127431)
Posted by sol magnus on February 13th, 2022 @ 4:16pm CST
Posted by sol magnus on February 13th, 2022 @ 4:16pm CST
I corrected an oversight -
Re: Hasbro Debut Official HasLab Unicron Transformation Video (2127432)
Posted by o.supreme on February 13th, 2022 @ 4:18pm CST
Posted by o.supreme on February 13th, 2022 @ 4:18pm CST
I realize these are posted in reverse order, but it looks like you are sending Unicron away.
Re: Hasbro Debut Official HasLab Unicron Transformation Video (2136072)
Posted by blackeyedprime on June 17th, 2022 @ 3:07am CDT
Posted by blackeyedprime on June 17th, 2022 @ 3:07am CDT
Well at least for anyone that didn't want to spend the money on Unicron, funkos doing a jumbo Unicron pop... Tho it's an exclusive.
Despite being a funko it looks good.
Despite being a funko it looks good.
Re: Hasbro Debut Official HasLab Unicron Transformation Video (2154537)
Posted by Sabrblade on January 26th, 2023 @ 5:38pm CST
"I have mastered the secrets of [Unicron], and now, no force in the universe can prevent my ascension!"
"I alone will rule all Transformers, past, present, and future!"
"My great ascension is finally complete! YEEESSS!!!"
"Now, I alone control the fate of Cybertron!!!"
Posted by Sabrblade on January 26th, 2023 @ 5:38pm CST
Only 14 months late but I finally have pics of this (along with some Beast Machines Megatron quotes to set the mood):Sabrblade wrote:A discussion in the Studio Series 86 thread got me to try something with my Unicron.
I took a few random large Headmaster heads and placed each of them on top of Unicron's body, in lieu of Unicron's own noggin. The heads of Titan class Scorponok, Titan class Grand Maximus (TR Fort Max mold), and Car Robots Brave Maximus (G1 Fort Max mold) all just sit very loosely on Uncron's body, as expected.
BUT, the Robots in Disguise 2001 Megatron Megabolt mold (the one based on Beast Machines Megatron's big floating head) actually sits rather snuggly on Unicron's body. I tried it both with and without the spider legs, and the legs actually help to secure it in place! The rear legs rotated upward line up rather well with Unicron's collar, the middle legs rotated to point backward wrap around the collar's front edges, and the front legs just rest on the top of Unicron's chest.
This means that one of (if not the) most accomplished Megatrons ever has a toy that can actually interact with the Unicron toy in a somewhat decent fit, allowing him to appear to possess Unicron's body, yeeeeesss.
"I have mastered the secrets of [Unicron], and now, no force in the universe can prevent my ascension!"
"I alone will rule all Transformers, past, present, and future!"
"My great ascension is finally complete! YEEESSS!!!"
"Now, I alone control the fate of Cybertron!!!"
Re: Hasbro Debut Official HasLab Unicron Transformation Video (2154539)
Posted by sol magnus on January 26th, 2023 @ 5:49pm CST
Posted by sol magnus on January 26th, 2023 @ 5:49pm CST
Better late than never. Cool deal.
Re: Hasbro Debut Official HasLab Unicron Transformation Video (2154595)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on January 27th, 2023 @ 8:32pm CST
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on January 27th, 2023 @ 8:32pm CST
I'm still torn on whether I regret ultimately passing on this guy or not.
Re: Hasbro Debut Official HasLab Unicron Transformation Video (2166394)
Posted by Sabrblade on August 5th, 2023 @ 10:58pm CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on August 5th, 2023 @ 10:58pm CDT
Better late than never, Thew has finally done a review of HasLab Unicron (and other Unicron toys before and after it):
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Posted by -Kanrabat- on August 6th, 2023 @ 12:25am CDT
Posted by -Kanrabat- on August 6th, 2023 @ 12:25am CDT
Yeah, I saw that review and I REGRET NOTHING in not backing that giant. Titans are barely playable. Just imagine that unweldly HASLAB Unicron.
Also, is it just me to see an easy repaint of Bludgeon into that Cybertron deluxe Unicron? Maybe I should buy it and make it myself.
Also, is it just me to see an easy repaint of Bludgeon into that Cybertron deluxe Unicron? Maybe I should buy it and make it myself.
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Posted by o.supreme on August 6th, 2023 @ 9:28am CDT
Posted by o.supreme on August 6th, 2023 @ 9:28am CDT
I am in an odd position. I have no regrets in not backing it either. But for me it just came down common sense. I had neither the funds nor the space for it, and that's fine. Still it is an impressive fear of toy engineering.
If I did have both of those however, I probably would have backed it, And been good with thIss well.
If I did have both of those however, I probably would have backed it, And been good with thIss well.
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Posted by AllNewSuperRobot on August 6th, 2023 @ 11:56am CDT
Posted by AllNewSuperRobot on August 6th, 2023 @ 11:56am CDT
Some of the community might turn their noses up at 3P (which is a uniquely TF issue anyway) but they did Unicron better and it cost a lot less.
I do love how unintentionally versatile Megabolt continues to be. The newest one in particular, seems very apt in light of the original scale of the Grand Mal.
Sabrblade wrote:
I do love how unintentionally versatile Megabolt continues to be. The newest one in particular, seems very apt in light of the original scale of the Grand Mal.
Re: Hasbro Debut Official HasLab Unicron Transformation Video (2166414)
Posted by Sabrblade on August 6th, 2023 @ 12:18pm CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on August 6th, 2023 @ 12:18pm CDT
I have that 3P figure (plus its ring extension upgrade kit) and, while it does look nice in both modes and is much easier to carry around, it is also way more fragile in both modes and a total nightmare to transform. The HasLab one may be enormous and have all of the downsides that Thew goes over, but it is far more stable, sturdy, and less likely to break than the 3P one.AllNewSuperRobot wrote:Some of the community might turn their noses up at 3P (which is a uniquely TF issue anyway) but they did Unicron better and it cost a lot less.
