Review of Frustration Free Packaging and Toys from Transformers Platinum One Shall Rise One Shall Fall Set
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Fellow Seibertron Twincast Podcast frontman Scotty P has acquired the Transformers Generations Platinum Edition One Shall Stand, One Shall Fall set available from Amazon and he took the Frustration Free package which saves you 20$. People were wondering what that packaging meant since Amazon showed that this new packaging meant you would only get the toys with no outer box:
However, for this set, you actually do get the coveted Platinum Edition window pane box with gorgeous new art. Scotty P took these photos to show you how the packaging looks like when you take the Frustration Free option for this set on Amazon:
He even gave us a quick written review of what to expect from this set and if it's worth getting or not:
ScottyP wrote:Yeah I really don't understand how that was "frustration free" packaging. Maybe for Amazon in regards to shipping it?
It's a pretty cool set. The deco on OP is nicer than I realized, the blue on the legs has a bit of a dark metallic sheen to it. The clear blue windows look bad, but from talking to Mark Weber at Botcon at least I know what the intention was there, with that being a representation of when he's got part of his abdominal area busted open during that battle.
The red Megatron is actually a neat take, and while I'm sure it's the only way legal would let the toy get out, the touches of yellow make this a fun way to pretend that Transmetal 2 Megatron and G1 Megatron had a child or did the fusion dance or something and out came this guy. This mold has held up extremely well, though I think this is only about the fourth version of it in a decade, yes? Anyway, it's very well put together. OP is surprisingly nice too, especially considering how floppy the AOE release was.
If you don't have these molds, this is a good way to experience them at a decent price point. They're not very definitive versions of Optimus or Megatron, but if you're like me and can live with that you won't be disappointed. I'm going to look at these as a "last shot" version of the molds. While they may not truly be as time progresses, if they are the last time these get brought out then it's a fun stylized way to go out.
Credit(s): Scotty P
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Re: Review of Frustration Free Packaging and Toys from Transformers Platinum One Shall Rise One Shall Fall Set (1795166)
Posted by Sabrblade on June 5th, 2016 @ 8:29pm CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on June 5th, 2016 @ 8:29pm CDT
New packaging, same product! Losers!
Re: Review of Frustration Free Packaging and Toys from Transformers Platinum One Shall Rise One Shall Fall Set (1795192)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on June 5th, 2016 @ 9:24pm CDT
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on June 5th, 2016 @ 9:24pm CDT
After reading it, I really hope Liokaiser isn't a platinum. I wouldn't want to fork out money like that for him 
Re: Review of Frustration Free Packaging and Toys from Transformers Platinum One Shall Rise One Shall Fall Set (1795196)
Posted by Hellscream9999 on June 5th, 2016 @ 9:29pm CDT
Cash would be second, depending on who would be stocking it
Posted by Hellscream9999 on June 5th, 2016 @ 9:29pm CDT
D-Maximus_Primal wrote:After reading it, I really hope Liokaiser isn't a platinum. I wouldn't want to fork out money like that for him
Cash would be second, depending on who would be stocking it
Re: Review of Frustration Free Packaging and Toys from Transformers Platinum One Shall Rise One Shall Fall Set (1795197)
Posted by william-james88 on June 5th, 2016 @ 9:30pm CDT
Posted by william-james88 on June 5th, 2016 @ 9:30pm CDT
Platinum Cyclonus and Armada upon e-bay at standard prices: http://www.ebay.com/itm/DHL-Transformer?mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&siteid=0&campid=5336631220&customid=&toolid=10001&mkevt=1 ... Sw3R1XTe6J
Re: Review of Frustration Free Packaging and Toys from Transformers Platinum One Shall Rise One Shall Fall Set (1795200)
Posted by william-james88 on June 5th, 2016 @ 9:32pm CDT
I dont think the price difference will be that different. He shouldnt be more than 150$
Posted by william-james88 on June 5th, 2016 @ 9:32pm CDT
D-Maximus_Primal wrote:After reading it, I really hope Liokaiser isn't a platinum. I wouldn't want to fork out money like that for him
I dont think the price difference will be that different. He shouldnt be more than 150$
Re: Review of Frustration Free Packaging and Toys from Transformers Platinum One Shall Rise One Shall Fall Set (1795204)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on June 5th, 2016 @ 9:44pm CDT
a $100 box set up marked to $150 for platinum prices? I think that's a fair bit, a whole other leader class figure plus titanmaster
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on June 5th, 2016 @ 9:44pm CDT
william-james88 wrote:D-Maximus_Primal wrote:After reading it, I really hope Liokaiser isn't a platinum. I wouldn't want to fork out money like that for him
I dont think the price difference will be that different. He shouldnt be more than 150$
a $100 box set up marked to $150 for platinum prices? I think that's a fair bit, a whole other leader class figure plus titanmaster
Re: Review of Frustration Free Packaging and Toys from Transformers Platinum One Shall Rise One Shall Fall Set (1795210)
Posted by Hellscream9999 on June 5th, 2016 @ 9:58pm CDT
No way, I would never pay that much for repaints and some arms microns, it won't even include exclusive hands or feet
Posted by Hellscream9999 on June 5th, 2016 @ 9:58pm CDT
D-Maximus_Primal wrote:william-james88 wrote:D-Maximus_Primal wrote:After reading it, I really hope Liokaiser isn't a platinum. I wouldn't want to fork out money like that for him
I dont think the price difference will be that different. He shouldnt be more than 150$
a $100 box set up marked to $150 for platinum prices? I think that's a fair bit, a whole other leader class figure plus titanmaster
No way, I would never pay that much for repaints and some arms microns, it won't even include exclusive hands or feet
Re: Review of Frustration Free Packaging and Toys from Transformers Platinum One Shall Rise One Shall Fall Set (1795326)
Posted by william-james88 on June 6th, 2016 @ 1:26pm CDT
Posted by william-james88 on June 6th, 2016 @ 1:26pm CDT
The 2016 Platinum sets have been met with mixed remarks. One of the most anticipated sets, however, is the Platinum set with Cyclonus and his Armada. Of note is the mix of clear plastic to illustrate them being reformatted, a remolding of Cyclonus' hand to have a 5mm port on both hands as well as a brand new Sweep head sculpt from Hasbro.
While this will be a Target Exclusive set in the states, it is already appearing online for whoever wants this set now at the standard Platinum Edition price of $93.99. It is currently available on e-bay by the same store selling the Exclusive LGEX figures.
While this will be a Target Exclusive set in the states, it is already appearing online for whoever wants this set now at the standard Platinum Edition price of $93.99. It is currently available on e-bay by the same store selling the Exclusive LGEX figures.
Re: Review of Frustration Free Packaging and Toys from Transformers Platinum One Shall Rise One Shall Fall Set (1797967)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on June 15th, 2016 @ 11:29am CDT
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on June 15th, 2016 @ 11:29am CDT
We have something that has come a little bit out of left field for you Americans that are reading this. Remember how the Platinum edition Robots in Disguise Bumblebee and Grimlock set became available in Canada a few weeks back? Well, we finally have an American listing for them, in the form of Entertainment Earth. Entertainment Earth not only has the set in stock for $59.99, but it is also an Entertainment Earth Exclusive. The set includes a repainted Warrior Bumblebee and Voyager Adventures Grimlock. The listing can be found by clicking on the Entertainment Earth link above.
Re: Review of Frustration Free Packaging and Toys from Transformers Platinum One Shall Rise One Shall Fall Set (1797980)
Posted by Hellscream9999 on June 15th, 2016 @ 11:44am CDT
Posted by Hellscream9999 on June 15th, 2016 @ 11:44am CDT
Huh, that's not really an unreasonable price, too much for me though, and I don't want a Bumblingbee 
Re: Review of Frustration Free Packaging and Toys from Transformers Platinum One Shall Rise One Shall Fall Set (1797982)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on June 15th, 2016 @ 11:56am CDT
In all actuality for Americans, this is the same price as getting Takara's Grimlock and a Hasbro warrior Bee, so it is really a good price
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on June 15th, 2016 @ 11:56am CDT
Hellscream9999 wrote:Huh, that's not really an unreasonable price, too much for me though, and I don't want a Bumblingbee
In all actuality for Americans, this is the same price as getting Takara's Grimlock and a Hasbro warrior Bee, so it is really a good price
Re: Review of Frustration Free Packaging and Toys from Transformers Platinum One Shall Rise One Shall Fall Set (1797986)
Posted by Hellscream9999 on June 15th, 2016 @ 12:02pm CDT
Like I said, not a bad price - I just don't want this bumblebland
Posted by Hellscream9999 on June 15th, 2016 @ 12:02pm CDT
D-Maximus_Primal wrote:Hellscream9999 wrote:Huh, that's not really an unreasonable price, too much for me though, and I don't want a Bumblingbee
In all actuality for Americans, this is the same price as getting Takara's Grimlock and a Hasbro warrior Bee, so it is really a good price
Like I said, not a bad price - I just don't want this bumblebland
Re: Review of Frustration Free Packaging and Toys from Transformers Platinum One Shall Rise One Shall Fall Set (1797999)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on June 15th, 2016 @ 1:36pm CDT
And I was explanationarily agreeing with you
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on June 15th, 2016 @ 1:36pm CDT
Hellscream9999 wrote:D-Maximus_Primal wrote:Hellscream9999 wrote:Huh, that's not really an unreasonable price, too much for me though, and I don't want a Bumblingbee
In all actuality for Americans, this is the same price as getting Takara's Grimlock and a Hasbro warrior Bee, so it is really a good price
Like I said, not a bad price - I just don't want this bumblebland
And I was explanationarily agreeing with you
Re: Review of Frustration Free Packaging and Toys from Transformers Platinum One Shall Rise One Shall Fall Set (1798031)
Posted by shajaki on June 15th, 2016 @ 3:40pm CDT
Posted by shajaki on June 15th, 2016 @ 3:40pm CDT
Y'know what's odd about this set? It's been available for a couple months now at Wal-Mart.ca and I still have yet to see any in-hand pics. And I myself have been wanting to buy it but it keeps getting put on the back burner.
Re: Review of Frustration Free Packaging and Toys from Transformers Platinum One Shall Rise One Shall Fall Set (1798080)
Posted by Sabrblade on June 15th, 2016 @ 7:04pm CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on June 15th, 2016 @ 7:04pm CDT
Why did Hasbro color gray all of the parts on Grimlock that should be black?
Re: Review of Frustration Free Packaging and Toys from Transformers Platinum One Shall Rise One Shall Fall Set (1798103)
Posted by Hellscream9999 on June 15th, 2016 @ 8:23pm CDT
Knowing them, probably because that shade of grey is cheaper than black paint
Posted by Hellscream9999 on June 15th, 2016 @ 8:23pm CDT
Sabrblade wrote:Why did Hasbro color gray all of the parts on Grimlock that should be black?
Knowing them, probably because that shade of grey is cheaper than black paint
Re: Review of Frustration Free Packaging and Toys from Transformers Platinum One Shall Rise One Shall Fall Set (1798106)
Posted by Autobot N on June 15th, 2016 @ 8:32pm CDT
Posted by Autobot N on June 15th, 2016 @ 8:32pm CDT
Re: Review of Frustration Free Packaging and Toys from Transformers Platinum One Shall Rise One Shall Fall Set (1798115)
Posted by william-james88 on June 15th, 2016 @ 9:19pm CDT
Thats different, that isnt the US local release of the figure, thats the asian release . Its the same toys and box of course, but its imported by BBTS from Hong Kong, hence why it costs 10$ more.
Exclusive just means that only one distributor is getting local stock directly. And thats what the case is here. Only EE is getting stuff directly from hasbro USA and thus doesnt have to import and pass the costs onto americans.
BBTS Is an importer, it will always have items that are "exclusive" but at an extra cost.
Posted by william-james88 on June 15th, 2016 @ 9:19pm CDT
Autobot N wrote:EE exclusive, my rear end.
Thats different, that isnt the US local release of the figure, thats the asian release . Its the same toys and box of course, but its imported by BBTS from Hong Kong, hence why it costs 10$ more.
Exclusive just means that only one distributor is getting local stock directly. And thats what the case is here. Only EE is getting stuff directly from hasbro USA and thus doesnt have to import and pass the costs onto americans.
BBTS Is an importer, it will always have items that are "exclusive" but at an extra cost.
Re: Review of Frustration Free Packaging and Toys from Transformers Platinum One Shall Rise One Shall Fall Set (1798120)
Posted by Autobot N on June 15th, 2016 @ 9:28pm CDT
Posted by Autobot N on June 15th, 2016 @ 9:28pm CDT
While that does make sense, the price alone doesn't explain it, given that BBTS upped the price on the May Mayhem exclusives from the MSRP of $17.william-james88 wrote:Autobot N wrote:EE exclusive, my rear end.
Thats different, that isnt the US local release of the figure, thats the asian release . Its the same toys and box of course, but its imported by BBTS from Hong Kong, hence why it costs 10$ more.
Exclusive just means that only one distributor is getting local stock directly. And thats what the case is here. Only EE is getting stuff directly from hasbro USA and thus doesnt have to import and pass the costs onto americans.
BBTS Is an importer, it will always have items that are "exclusive" but at an extra cost.
Re: Review of Frustration Free Packaging and Toys from Transformers Platinum One Shall Rise One Shall Fall Set (1798121)
Posted by william-james88 on June 15th, 2016 @ 9:33pm CDT
It explains it greatly. You should know by now that BBTS does not just price according to their cost but according to the demand as well. Onslought was over 30$. And they new Groove was hot and that they would be one of the only ways to get him for now, so they charged higher. But here, they knew you could get these elesewhere for less so they dont charge more than this price, which is trying to be as competitive as possible, while still being 10$ more. And we saw that before. The Hasbro MP 10 reissue was in competition with the Takara reissue so they priced it very fair even if it was a Hong Kong import.
The price in both examples is about demand. And the demand is far higher for groove than for another platinum set of toys that could have been bought individually and easily available eslewhere.
Posted by william-james88 on June 15th, 2016 @ 9:33pm CDT
Autobot N wrote:While that does make sense, the price alone doesn't explain it, given that BBTS upped the price on the May Mayhem exclusives from the MSRP of $17.william-james88 wrote:Autobot N wrote:EE exclusive, my rear end.
Thats different, that isnt the US local release of the figure, thats the asian release . Its the same toys and box of course, but its imported by BBTS from Hong Kong, hence why it costs 10$ more.
Exclusive just means that only one distributor is getting local stock directly. And thats what the case is here. Only EE is getting stuff directly from hasbro USA and thus doesnt have to import and pass the costs onto americans.
BBTS Is an importer, it will always have items that are "exclusive" but at an extra cost.
It explains it greatly. You should know by now that BBTS does not just price according to their cost but according to the demand as well. Onslought was over 30$. And they new Groove was hot and that they would be one of the only ways to get him for now, so they charged higher. But here, they knew you could get these elesewhere for less so they dont charge more than this price, which is trying to be as competitive as possible, while still being 10$ more. And we saw that before. The Hasbro MP 10 reissue was in competition with the Takara reissue so they priced it very fair even if it was a Hong Kong import.
The price in both examples is about demand. And the demand is far higher for groove than for another platinum set of toys that could have been bought individually and easily available eslewhere.
Re: Review of Frustration Free Packaging and Toys from Transformers Platinum One Shall Rise One Shall Fall Set (1798123)
Posted by Autobot N on June 15th, 2016 @ 9:42pm CDT
Posted by Autobot N on June 15th, 2016 @ 9:42pm CDT
Yeah, I forgot about demand. I've had a very busy last two weeks and thus haven't been firing on all four cylinders.
Re: Review of Frustration Free Packaging and Toys from Transformers Platinum One Shall Rise One Shall Fall Set (1798127)
Posted by william-james88 on June 15th, 2016 @ 9:53pm CDT
No worries, I hope you feel revitalized soon
Posted by william-james88 on June 15th, 2016 @ 9:53pm CDT
Autobot N wrote:Yeah, I forgot about demand. I've had a very busy last two weeks and thus haven't been firing on all four cylinders.
No worries, I hope you feel revitalized soon
Re: Review of Frustration Free Packaging and Toys from Transformers Platinum One Shall Rise One Shall Fall Set (1798128)
Posted by Cobotron on June 15th, 2016 @ 9:58pm CDT
They wanted to make it more toy accurate instead of toon accurate.
Posted by Cobotron on June 15th, 2016 @ 9:58pm CDT
Sabrblade wrote:Why did Hasbro color gray all of the parts on Grimlock that should be black?
They wanted to make it more toy accurate instead of toon accurate.
Re: Review of Frustration Free Packaging and Toys from Transformers Platinum One Shall Rise One Shall Fall Set (1798129)
Posted by william-james88 on June 15th, 2016 @ 10:03pm CDT
I feel they wanted to do something different and offer collectors another deco variation. These are apparently not planned by the Hasbro team we know (they are very distant from this line) so I figure its more from the Hasbro Asia side of things and since they are concsious of the collector mindset, they probably figured this would sell more than just rereleasing figures in decos people already have.
Posted by william-james88 on June 15th, 2016 @ 10:03pm CDT
Cobotron wrote:Sabrblade wrote:Why did Hasbro color gray all of the parts on Grimlock that should be black?
They wanted to make it more toy accurate instead of toon accurate.
I feel they wanted to do something different and offer collectors another deco variation. These are apparently not planned by the Hasbro team we know (they are very distant from this line) so I figure its more from the Hasbro Asia side of things and since they are concsious of the collector mindset, they probably figured this would sell more than just rereleasing figures in decos people already have.
Re: Review of Frustration Free Packaging and Toys from Transformers Platinum One Shall Rise One Shall Fall Set (1799541)
Posted by LOST Cybertronian on June 22nd, 2016 @ 9:57am CDT
Posted by LOST Cybertronian on June 22nd, 2016 @ 9:57am CDT
Site sponsor Robotkingdom has put a pre-order for a Hasbro Platinum Edition Unicron. The final design has not been revealed but it is expected to be similar to the 25th Anniversary Unicron which was an Amazon exclusive and featured a new head sculpt. It is set for a December 2016 release.
Re: Review of Frustration Free Packaging and Toys from Transformers Platinum One Shall Rise One Shall Fall Set (1799542)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on June 22nd, 2016 @ 10:01am CDT
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on June 22nd, 2016 @ 10:01am CDT
Dammit, I kinda want that...
Re: Review of Frustration Free Packaging and Toys from Transformers Platinum One Shall Rise One Shall Fall Set (1799546)
Posted by Sabrblade on June 22nd, 2016 @ 10:06am CDT
Posted by Sabrblade on June 22nd, 2016 @ 10:06am CDT
So, this'll make a total of four special commemorative uses (Universe 2008 Welcome to TF 2010, Amazon, and now Platinum Edition) of the Armada Unicron mold?
Re: Review of Frustration Free Packaging and Toys from Transformers Platinum One Shall Rise One Shall Fall Set (1799548)
Posted by Randomhero on June 22nd, 2016 @ 10:08am CDT
Posted by Randomhero on June 22nd, 2016 @ 10:08am CDT
I just sold my 25th anniversary Amazon exclusive! No regrets, it was awesome but it did just stand on a display collecting dust. I think it was $75 back in 2011 I pray it's not $150 for the people who want this .
Re: Review of Frustration Free Packaging and Toys from Transformers Platinum One Shall Rise One Shall Fall Set (1799556)
Posted by Kurona on June 22nd, 2016 @ 10:25am CDT
Posted by Kurona on June 22nd, 2016 @ 10:25am CDT
I suppose this does make sense. They have made Platinum sets this year for every other main character of the 1986 movie, why not one for the big antagonist?
Re: Review of Frustration Free Packaging and Toys from Transformers Platinum One Shall Rise One Shall Fall Set (1799562)
Posted by Kyleor on June 22nd, 2016 @ 10:34am CDT
Posted by Kyleor on June 22nd, 2016 @ 10:34am CDT
Not a Headmaster/Base version of Unicron? Disappointed.
Re: Review of Frustration Free Packaging and Toys from Transformers Platinum One Shall Rise One Shall Fall Set (1799565)
Posted by Lucky Logician on June 22nd, 2016 @ 10:38am CDT
Posted by Lucky Logician on June 22nd, 2016 @ 10:38am CDT
WHAT?! He is only $129? But he has the word 'platinum' in his name. After all the other platinum price gouges, I would've expected him to go for $200.
Re: Review of Frustration Free Packaging and Toys from Transformers Platinum One Shall Rise One Shall Fall Set (1799566)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on June 22nd, 2016 @ 10:39am CDT
Don't jinx it!
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on June 22nd, 2016 @ 10:39am CDT
Lucky Logician wrote:WHAT?! He is only $129? But he has the word 'platinum' in his name. After all the other platinum price gouges, I would've expected him to go for $200.
Don't jinx it!
Re: Review of Frustration Free Packaging and Toys from Transformers Platinum One Shall Rise One Shall Fall Set (1799567)
Posted by Seibertron on June 22nd, 2016 @ 10:42am CDT
And yet they still haven't done his colors right yet. Hopefully the 4th "special" edition is the charm!
Posted by Seibertron on June 22nd, 2016 @ 10:42am CDT
Sabrblade wrote:So, this'll make a total of four special commemorative uses (Universe 2008 Welcome to TF 2010, Amazon, and now Platinum Edition) of the Armada Unicron mold?
And yet they still haven't done his colors right yet. Hopefully the 4th "special" edition is the charm!
Re: Review of Frustration Free Packaging and Toys from Transformers Platinum One Shall Rise One Shall Fall Set (1799568)
Posted by Emerje on June 22nd, 2016 @ 10:49am CDT
Posted by Emerje on June 22nd, 2016 @ 10:49am CDT
Give the crazy prices for even small Platinum Edition box sets and how they priced Trypticon I would be very surprised if they didn't put him at around US$200. Supreme Starscream was US$110 two years ago and he wasn't nearly as complex as Unicron. We'll see.
Edit: I suppose the US price probably wont stray too far from the Chinese release if Robotkingdom's price holds.
Emerje
Edit: I suppose the US price probably wont stray too far from the Chinese release if Robotkingdom's price holds.
Emerje
Re: Review of Frustration Free Packaging and Toys from Transformers Platinum One Shall Rise One Shall Fall Set (1799570)
Posted by Madeus Prime on June 22nd, 2016 @ 10:52am CDT
Posted by Madeus Prime on June 22nd, 2016 @ 10:52am CDT
Oh god, please, please be affordably priced.... 
Re: Review of Frustration Free Packaging and Toys from Transformers Platinum One Shall Rise One Shall Fall Set (1799571)
Posted by shauyaun on June 22nd, 2016 @ 10:54am CDT
Posted by shauyaun on June 22nd, 2016 @ 10:54am CDT
Oh gosh I hope he's priced better than that!
I have wanted this mold for so long and if they give us primus as well I will FLIP!
I have wanted this mold for so long and if they give us primus as well I will FLIP!
Re: Review of Frustration Free Packaging and Toys from Transformers Platinum One Shall Rise One Shall Fall Set (1799572)
Posted by Wolfman Jake on June 22nd, 2016 @ 11:01am CDT
How close does Takara-Tomy's Transformers 2010 Anniversary edition of Unicron come in your estimation?
Posted by Wolfman Jake on June 22nd, 2016 @ 11:01am CDT
Seibertron wrote:Sabrblade wrote:So, this'll make a total of four special commemorative uses (Universe 2008 Welcome to TF 2010, Amazon, and now Platinum Edition) of the Armada Unicron mold?
And yet they still haven't done his colors right yet. Hopefully the 4th "special" edition is the charm!
How close does Takara-Tomy's Transformers 2010 Anniversary edition of Unicron come in your estimation?
Re: Review of Frustration Free Packaging and Toys from Transformers Platinum One Shall Rise One Shall Fall Set (1799574)
Posted by Emerje on June 22nd, 2016 @ 11:03am CDT
What didn't you like about the WtTF2010 version? Aside from the clear hand and some extra paint apps on the arms I thought he was pretty screen accurate. I preferred him far more than the dark and metallic Amazon version.
Given the release date Robotkingdom being the one to break the news I wonder if this will actually be a 2017 Year of the Rooster release? Can't imagine what colors they'd choose if that were the case.
Emerje
Posted by Emerje on June 22nd, 2016 @ 11:03am CDT
Seibertron wrote:Sabrblade wrote:So, this'll make a total of four special commemorative uses (Universe 2008 Welcome to TF 2010, Amazon, and now Platinum Edition) of the Armada Unicron mold?
And yet they still haven't done his colors right yet. Hopefully the 4th "special" edition is the charm!
What didn't you like about the WtTF2010 version? Aside from the clear hand and some extra paint apps on the arms I thought he was pretty screen accurate. I preferred him far more than the dark and metallic Amazon version.
Given the release date Robotkingdom being the one to break the news I wonder if this will actually be a 2017 Year of the Rooster release? Can't imagine what colors they'd choose if that were the case.
Emerje
Re: Review of Frustration Free Packaging and Toys from Transformers Platinum One Shall Rise One Shall Fall Set (1799576)
Posted by Randomhero on June 22nd, 2016 @ 11:06am CDT
That's...not a bad price. Based on inflation and time if honestly say that's an old price as long as he's not glowing green and translucent and suppose to invoke him about to explode
Posted by Randomhero on June 22nd, 2016 @ 11:06am CDT
D-Maximus_Primal wrote:Lucky Logician wrote:WHAT?! He is only $129? But he has the word 'platinum' in his name. After all the other platinum price gouges, I would've expected him to go for $200.
Don't jinx it!
That's...not a bad price. Based on inflation and time if honestly say that's an old price as long as he's not glowing green and translucent and suppose to invoke him about to explode
Re: Review of Frustration Free Packaging and Toys from Transformers Platinum One Shall Rise One Shall Fall Set (1799580)
Posted by william-james88 on June 22nd, 2016 @ 11:26am CDT
I dont know guys, the prices on Robot kingdom are usually the lowest and far lower than what they go for at retail. Platinum Optimus Primal was 119$ for instance and was released in the US for 150. I am saying that the price at US retail will be minimum 150$ for this toy. And its no use buying from Robot Kingdom to save (if you are in the US) because the shipping will come out to over 150$ anyways.
Posted by william-james88 on June 22nd, 2016 @ 11:26am CDT
Randomhero wrote:D-Maximus_Primal wrote:Lucky Logician wrote:WHAT?! He is only $129? But he has the word 'platinum' in his name. After all the other platinum price gouges, I would've expected him to go for $200.
Don't jinx it!
That's...not a bad price. Based on inflation and time if honestly say that's an old price as long as he's not glowing green and translucent and suppose to invoke him about to explode
I dont know guys, the prices on Robot kingdom are usually the lowest and far lower than what they go for at retail. Platinum Optimus Primal was 119$ for instance and was released in the US for 150. I am saying that the price at US retail will be minimum 150$ for this toy. And its no use buying from Robot Kingdom to save (if you are in the US) because the shipping will come out to over 150$ anyways.
Re: Review of Frustration Free Packaging and Toys from Transformers Platinum One Shall Rise One Shall Fall Set (1799581)
Posted by Delicon on June 22nd, 2016 @ 11:27am CDT
Posted by Delicon on June 22nd, 2016 @ 11:27am CDT
I think this is a good move. There are plenty of people who have started their Classicsverse collections since the last release. Combiner Wars brought a lot of people in.
Re: Review of Frustration Free Packaging and Toys from Transformers Platinum One Shall Rise One Shall Fall Set (1799594)
Posted by Gauntlet101010 on June 22nd, 2016 @ 11:49am CDT
Excellent point, and it'll go with the other movie related Platinum sets.
Well, I look forward to hunting for his minicon at least. Platinums seems to be ironically hit and miss in regard to their paintjobs. Springer looks to be the best version yet, but they don't know how to draw flames, so both Hot Rod and Rodimus look bad. I wonder how Unicron will look - great or terrible. Either way I'm not sure I want to replace my Amazon Unicron.
Hopefully the box art will look like the toy. It's a small pet peeve, but I dislike it when the art doesn't match the toy and we've gotten a lot of that lately.
Posted by Gauntlet101010 on June 22nd, 2016 @ 11:49am CDT
Delicon wrote:I think this is a good move. There are plenty of people who have started their Classicsverse collections since the last release. Combiner Wars brought a lot of people in.
Excellent point, and it'll go with the other movie related Platinum sets.
Well, I look forward to hunting for his minicon at least. Platinums seems to be ironically hit and miss in regard to their paintjobs. Springer looks to be the best version yet, but they don't know how to draw flames, so both Hot Rod and Rodimus look bad. I wonder how Unicron will look - great or terrible. Either way I'm not sure I want to replace my Amazon Unicron.
Hopefully the box art will look like the toy. It's a small pet peeve, but I dislike it when the art doesn't match the toy and we've gotten a lot of that lately.
Re: Review of Frustration Free Packaging and Toys from Transformers Platinum One Shall Rise One Shall Fall Set (1799597)
Posted by shajaki on June 22nd, 2016 @ 11:55am CDT
Posted by shajaki on June 22nd, 2016 @ 11:55am CDT
What exactly are you looking for in a Unicron color scheme? I was putting together thoughts and pics and stumbled on a post from Megatronus with pretty much all my thoughts. Both the 2010 and Amazon Unicron's have their merits as he points out:Seibertron wrote:And yet they still haven't done his colors right yet. Hopefully the 4th "special" edition is the charm!
megatronus wrote:I own both, and each has their own allure. This site actually has great galleries comparing them. Here's a prime shot:
The problem is that the movie uses a wide ranging palette of colors. I really think it's a matter of personal preference. Compare the above to each of these shots from the movie:
Some shots have more grey, others more blue. Also, the oranges vary. The two versions tease those differences out into two equally serviceable versions.
Once I have the space to do so, I plan on displaying both. 2010 Unicron in planet-mode, since the black wash on the round planet cover-pieces really pop and highlights the mold's details. Amazon Unicron in robot-mode, since I think that version meshes a bit better with my Classics/Generations toys.
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Posted by shajaki on June 22nd, 2016 @ 12:00pm CDT
Posted by shajaki on June 22nd, 2016 @ 12:00pm CDT
For me, I'll probably buy any Unicron they release. But what I'd specifically like to see from the Armada mold is that stupid clear hand replaced with solid colored plastic. That's annoyed me since day 1.
I'm interested to see how he'll differ from 2010 and Amazon though
I'm interested to see how he'll differ from 2010 and Amazon though
Re: Review of Frustration Free Packaging and Toys from Transformers Platinum One Shall Rise One Shall Fall Set (1799600)
Posted by Cobotron on June 22nd, 2016 @ 12:07pm CDT
Posted by Cobotron on June 22nd, 2016 @ 12:07pm CDT
I probably took the batteries out ages ago, but isn't that hand clear because it lights up?shajaki wrote:For me, I'll probably buy any Unicron they release. But what I'd specifically like to see from the Armada mold is that stupid clear hand replaced with solid colored plastic. That's annoyed me since day 1.
I'm interested to see how he'll differ from 2010 and Amazon though
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Posted by shajaki on June 22nd, 2016 @ 12:16pm CDT
Posted by shajaki on June 22nd, 2016 @ 12:16pm CDT
Yeah. But I crave uniformity, and TFTM Unicron didn't have a glowing handCobotron wrote:I probably took the batteries out ages ago, but isn't that hand clear because it lights up?shajaki wrote:For me, I'll probably buy any Unicron they release. But what I'd specifically like to see from the Armada mold is that stupid clear hand replaced with solid colored plastic. That's annoyed me since day 1.
I'm interested to see how he'll differ from 2010 and Amazon though
Re: Review of Frustration Free Packaging and Toys from Transformers Platinum One Shall Rise One Shall Fall Set (1799610)
Posted by Optimizzy on June 22nd, 2016 @ 12:28pm CDT
Posted by Optimizzy on June 22nd, 2016 @ 12:28pm CDT
I hope this wont be $150-200 if its around $120 Ill get it
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Posted by Hellscream9999 on June 22nd, 2016 @ 1:28pm CDT
Plus, it'd be a way for hasbro to cut even more costs, I'd think it'd be an easy choice for them to gouge even more money out of the mold
Posted by Hellscream9999 on June 22nd, 2016 @ 1:28pm CDT
shajaki wrote:Yeah. But I crave uniformity, and TFTM Unicron didn't have a glowing handCobotron wrote:I probably took the batteries out ages ago, but isn't that hand clear because it lights up?shajaki wrote:For me, I'll probably buy any Unicron they release. But what I'd specifically like to see from the Armada mold is that stupid clear hand replaced with solid colored plastic. That's annoyed me since day 1.
I'm interested to see how he'll differ from 2010 and Amazon though
Plus, it'd be a way for hasbro to cut even more costs, I'd think it'd be an easy choice for them to gouge even more money out of the mold
Re: Review of Frustration Free Packaging and Toys from Transformers Platinum One Shall Rise One Shall Fall Set (1799636)
Posted by Optimizzy on June 22nd, 2016 @ 2:00pm CDT
Inflation mixed with a collectors oriented market =\= price gouging.
Personally, it would have paid more if they released a more movie accurate version when they first released it. So yeah, I'll pay more now. Go ahead Hasbro. Charge what you need to do that you can keep making transformers I want to buy. Go ahead. I'm cool with it.
Posted by Optimizzy on June 22nd, 2016 @ 2:00pm CDT
Hellscream9999 wrote:shajaki wrote:Yeah. But I crave uniformity, and TFTM Unicron didn't have a glowing handCobotron wrote:I probably took the batteries out ages ago, but isn't that hand clear because it lights up?shajaki wrote:For me, I'll probably buy any Unicron they release. But what I'd specifically like to see from the Armada mold is that stupid clear hand replaced with solid colored plastic. That's annoyed me since day 1.
I'm interested to see how he'll differ from 2010 and Amazon though
Plus, it'd be a way for hasbro to cut even more costs, I'd think it'd be an easy choice for them to gouge even more money out of the mold
Inflation mixed with a collectors oriented market =\= price gouging.
Personally, it would have paid more if they released a more movie accurate version when they first released it. So yeah, I'll pay more now. Go ahead Hasbro. Charge what you need to do that you can keep making transformers I want to buy. Go ahead. I'm cool with it.
Re: Review of Frustration Free Packaging and Toys from Transformers Platinum One Shall Rise One Shall Fall Set (1799642)
Posted by o.supreme on June 22nd, 2016 @ 2:26pm CDT
Posted by o.supreme on June 22nd, 2016 @ 2:26pm CDT
Interesting...Fitting for the 30th anniversary for TF:TM. I wonder after 10 years, if we are going to finally get Unicron in an IDW comic?
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