Takara G1 Unicron Sold Out at BigBadToyStore and TFSource

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It appears that your bargaining posture is highly dubious; the preorder for the upcoming G1-coloured Unicron has already sold out at site sponsors Big Bad Toy Store and TFsource.

That leaves site sponsor RobotKingdom as your last resort, unless BBTS and TFsource put in more orders.

Thanks go to board member dragons for bringing us this info.

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Re: Takara G1 Unicron Sold Out at BigBadToyStore and TFSource (1077728)
Posted by --B-- on May 23rd, 2010 @ 6:54am CDT

Guess my mind is being made up for me!

Re: Takara G1 Unicron Sold Out at BigBadToyStore and TFSource (1077743)
Posted by HighPrime on May 23rd, 2010 @ 7:36am CDT

TFsource is out, also.

RobotKingdom has 26 pieces remaining.

Digital-Toys also has stock.

I didn't check elsewhere as I usually shop only at the aforementioned sites, BBTS, and eBay unless I'm really searching for something.

Re: Takara G1 Unicron Sold Out at BigBadToyStore and TFSource (1077748)
Posted by Rated X on May 23rd, 2010 @ 8:15am CDT

Cmon Hasbro....bring it home to the USA !!!

Re: Takara G1 Unicron Sold Out at BigBadToyStore and TFSource (1077752)
Posted by joevill on May 23rd, 2010 @ 8:36am CDT

Noooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!

Re: Takara G1 Unicron Sold Out at BigBadToyStore and TFSource (1077755)
Posted by Trikeboy on May 23rd, 2010 @ 8:45am CDT

The price plus shipping at Robot Kingdom is less than the price before shipping at bbts. Don't be fools, head there to get it at a decent price (considering).

Re: Takara G1 Unicron Sold Out at BigBadToyStore and TFSource (1077758)
Posted by Fearing on May 23rd, 2010 @ 9:06am CDT

Hope Hasbro sees the demand and does a US release. AT LEAST in time for the 25th anniversary of the movie if not sooner.

Re: Takara G1 Unicron Sold Out at BigBadToyStore and TFSource (1077759)
Posted by HighPrime on May 23rd, 2010 @ 9:08am CDT

Trikeboy wrote:The price plus shipping at Robot Kingdom is less than the price before shipping at bbts. Don't be fools, head there to get it at a decent price (considering).

Nope. They make you pay upfront, their inventory system is shaky (at best), and they have a very hard time refunding payments. RK is OK, but having the ability to not pay until item arrives, cancel at any time, and the piece of mind that when I order at BBTS I'm guaranteed my item makes them a no brainer (for me).

That guy will cost me $42.90 to ship to the USA... that makes them MORE expensive. Shipping will cost me $1-3 since I have a pile of loot going at BBTS (another great feature RK is missing...) It's not about a few bucks, though, it's about all of the above. There's absolutely no reason why I'd consider RK for this. Actually, I would never conside them for any preorder..in stock only when I shop there. I don't want to be completely down on RK, so I'll end on a positive note. They do ship very fast.

Re: Takara G1 Unicron Sold Out at BigBadToyStore and TFSource (1077772)
Posted by Sabrblade on May 23rd, 2010 @ 9:58am CDT

Said it once, said it twice, I'll say it a thousand times over:

Sabrblade wrote:Dear Hasbro,

Please, please, please put this in the Generations line. We know that you already rereleased the Armada color-schemed figure in the Universe 2008 line, but this is a pure money-maker and will sell like hotcakes! Fans LOVE this kind of stuff and will buy it. Seeing as how much of a winner the Animated Arcee figure was, then this would undoubtly be a gold mine!

Signed,
The Fans

Re: Takara G1 Unicron Sold Out at BigBadToyStore and TFSource (1077773)
Posted by El Duque on May 23rd, 2010 @ 10:08am CDT

I did my normal knee-jerk reaction pre-order as soon as they made it available even before the pics. Might as well since you can cancel pre-orders there with no penalty. Pre-order ASAP and cancel if the pics look bad, win win situation.

Re: Takara G1 Unicron Sold Out at BigBadToyStore and TFSource (1077777)
Posted by Kibble on May 23rd, 2010 @ 10:58am CDT

Rated X wrote:Cmon Hasbro....bring it home to the USA !!!

Considering they just re-released it, what, a year ago, probaby unlikely Hasbro is gonna release it again any time soon.

Re: Takara G1 Unicron Sold Out at BigBadToyStore and TFSource (1077781)
Posted by Trikeboy on May 23rd, 2010 @ 11:09am CDT

HighPrime wrote:
Trikeboy wrote:The price plus shipping at Robot Kingdom is less than the price before shipping at bbts. Don't be fools, head there to get it at a decent price (considering).

Nope. They make you pay upfront, their inventory system is shaky (at best), and they have a very hard time refunding payments. RK is OK, but having the ability to not pay until item arrives, cancel at any time, and the piece of mind that when I order at BBTS I'm guaranteed my item makes them a no brainer (for me).

That guy will cost me $42.90 to ship to the USA... that makes them MORE expensive. Shipping will cost me $1-3 since I have a pile of loot going at BBTS (another great feature RK is missing...) It's not about a few bucks, though, it's about all of the above. There's absolutely no reason why I'd consider RK for this. Actually, I would never conside them for any preorder..in stock only when I shop there. I don't want to be completely down on RK, so I'll end on a positive note. They do ship very fast.

While I do agree that paying up front is a little annoying, I have nothing but praise for Robot Kingdom. My shipping for Unicron came to $17. Considering the size and weight of this guy, that is a steal. I have never had trouble with them. If they would employ a similar service to Pile of Loot and not paying till the item is instock they would be the best site for Transformers.

I also preordered Device Label Blaster. Final price was $40, it is $70 before shipping on bbts. You are overpaying for the conveniece of Pile of Loot. Before you think I am biased I do use bbts and have the Crossfire sets on preorder and in POL. I too suffer from the knee jerk reaction to preorder asap. bbts offer an easy to cancel option and I take advantage of it. If I still like it and can find it cheaper after images get released, I preorder elsewhere.

Re: Takara G1 Unicron Sold Out at BigBadToyStore and TFSource (1077785)
Posted by Kibble on May 23rd, 2010 @ 11:20am CDT

Robot Kingdom has some great prices...my only fear is if you were to have to send something back for an exchange.

Re: Takara G1 Unicron Sold Out at BigBadToyStore and TFSource (1077794)
Posted by HighPrime on May 23rd, 2010 @ 11:37am CDT

Trikeboy wrote:
HighPrime wrote:
Trikeboy wrote:The price plus shipping at Robot Kingdom is less than the price before shipping at bbts. Don't be fools, head there to get it at a decent price (considering).

Nope. They make you pay upfront, their inventory system is shaky (at best), and they have a very hard time refunding payments. RK is OK, but having the ability to not pay until item arrives, cancel at any time, and the piece of mind that when I order at BBTS I'm guaranteed my item makes them a no brainer (for me).

That guy will cost me $42.90 to ship to the USA... that makes them MORE expensive. Shipping will cost me $1-3 since I have a pile of loot going at BBTS (another great feature RK is missing...) It's not about a few bucks, though, it's about all of the above. There's absolutely no reason why I'd consider RK for this. Actually, I would never conside them for any preorder..in stock only when I shop there. I don't want to be completely down on RK, so I'll end on a positive note. They do ship very fast.

While I do agree that paying up front is a little annoying, I have nothing but praise for Robot Kingdom. My shipping for Unicron came to $17. Considering the size and weight of this guy, that is a steal. I have never had trouble with them. If they would employ a similar service to Pile of Loot and not paying till the item is instock they would be the best site for Transformers.

I also preordered Device Label Blaster. Final price was $40, it is $70 before shipping on bbts. You are overpaying for the conveniece of Pile of Loot. Before you think I am biased I do use bbts and have the Crossfire sets on preorder and in POL. I too suffer from the knee jerk reaction to preorder asap. bbts offer an easy to cancel option and I take advantage of it. If I still like it and can find it cheaper after images get released, I preorder elsewhere.

I think I mentioned a few other things besides Pile of Loot. I usually keep track on how briskly an item is pre-selling through before committing. In this case, was a very good decision. I can always change my mind later for up to 2 weeks after the sale.. try doing that elsewhere. Find another online specialty store where you can cancel an order with the click of a mouse. It's not easy, let me tell you.

Also, like I said, this will cost me almost $10 bucks more to preorder from RK, and I have to give them all the money upfront. Not a good deal from where I live. Finally, of the last 3 times I ordered something there, twice items they said were in stock, weren't instock. Then it was a pain in the neck to get my money back. They'd say "buy something else." One order I had to file a claim with PayPal and the 2nd I was was only hours away. Each ordeal took 2-3 weeks to solve. Which is another problem, they are slow to communicate.

Not a big fan of RK. Glad you haven't had issues, though.

Re: Takara G1 Unicron Sold Out at BigBadToyStore and TFSource (1077814)
Posted by Skullcrunchberries on May 23rd, 2010 @ 2:04pm CDT

Rated X wrote:Cmon Hasbro....bring it home to the USA !!!

Honestly, I can't really see this happening, at least for a while. They've already released Unicron in the Universe series, and it's a big toy with very specific paint apps; while I'm sure collectors all over the country will be stepping on each other to get one of these, we can't forget that Hasbro's market is kids, what, 6 - 14 or something? If 1,000 collectors will buy it, that's fine, but if 50,000 kids won't buy it, it's just not feasible to spend the immense amount of money producing it. I'm not saying we definitely won't be seeing an updated repaint, I just think it won't happen for a while. Hasbro has gotten significantly better at following Takara's lead and pandering to collectors, though, so I could be - and hope I am - very wrong...

And man, am I lucky for getting that preorder in two days ago :3 Primus bless BBTS' order-now-pay-later preorder policy.

Re: Takara G1 Unicron Sold Out at BigBadToyStore and TFSource (1077879)
Posted by Trikeboy on May 23rd, 2010 @ 5:38pm CDT

I just cancelled my Unicron preorder on bbts. One more available.

Re: Takara G1 Unicron Sold Out at BigBadToyStore and TFSource (1077897)
Posted by Zeds on May 23rd, 2010 @ 6:37pm CDT

Warned you guys! They had 200 odd just two days ago.

Re: Takara G1 Unicron Sold Out at BigBadToyStore and TFSource (1077903)
Posted by Zeds on May 23rd, 2010 @ 7:01pm CDT

RK only has 8 Uni's in stock. Better order quick.

Re: Takara G1 Unicron Sold Out at BigBadToyStore and TFSource (1077933)
Posted by bvzxa on May 23rd, 2010 @ 9:04pm CDT

Yeah I ordered with TFsource a few days ago. Those naysayers will be sorry now.

And why would they re-release Unicron for the third time in less than two years considering how long it took to sell it off as a TRU exclusive. I don't see it happening...then again who knows, but everyone was bummed when they released it for the Universe 08/09 line. I may not open the package for this Unicron because I use my rare black one.

You also better get your hands on the Animated Optimus/Rodimus two pack too while you can.

Re: Takara G1 Unicron Sold Out at BigBadToyStore and TFSource (1077948)
Posted by GreenLantern of Cybertron on May 23rd, 2010 @ 10:02pm CDT

caved in and ordered one from robotkingdom, they are an excellent store to buy from, usually much cheaper too.

Re: Takara G1 Unicron Sold Out at BigBadToyStore and TFSource (1077951)
Posted by Blurrz on May 23rd, 2010 @ 10:11pm CDT

Although I love this figure to death, and it's from an Armada figure of all things, I just can't get myself to get it. I don't feel like I need it. I'm probably going to kick myself in the future, but oh well

Re: Takara G1 Unicron Sold Out at BigBadToyStore and TFSource (1077952)
Posted by Sideshow Sideswipe on May 23rd, 2010 @ 10:22pm CDT

this has to be released in the US!

Re: Takara G1 Unicron Sold Out at BigBadToyStore and TFSource (1077957)
Posted by Kibble on May 23rd, 2010 @ 10:29pm CDT

Blurrz wrote:Although I love this figure to death, and it's from an Armada figure of all things, I just can't get myself to get it. I don't feel like I need it. I'm probably going to kick myself in the future, but oh well

Can't say I absolutely love the fig, but this Takara one does look damn nice. But I busted out the Universe release this afternoon and also decided I can't really justify buying it again...especially at the inflated price. I'll just have to be jealous of all y'all that are getting it.

Re: Takara G1 Unicron Sold Out at BigBadToyStore and TFSource (1077964)
Posted by Savage on May 23rd, 2010 @ 10:56pm CDT

I'm happy with the Universe version. Can't justify the expense of another copy of that mold, especially with BotCon right around the corner.

Re: Takara G1 Unicron Sold Out at BigBadToyStore and TFSource (1078072)
Posted by ZenPrime on May 24th, 2010 @ 9:03am CDT

Does Tommy+Takara have a habit of shipping the figure with batteries installed? I'm going to keep this Unicron MISB since I already have all the other versions. I hate to think that I would have to open this one to remove the batteries to prevent corrosion. Glad I got my preorder in with BBTS btw. Altho I might cancel my preorder later, I'm not sure about paying $140 for a $50 figure stateside.

Re: Takara G1 Unicron Sold Out at BigBadToyStore and TFSource (1078075)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on May 24th, 2010 @ 9:09am CDT

ZenPrime wrote:Does Tommy+Takara have a habit of shipping the figure with batteries installed? I'm going to keep this Unicron MISB since I already have all the other versions. I hate to think that I would have to open this one to remove the batteries to prevent corrosion. Glad I got my preorder in with BBTS btw. Altho I might cancel my preorder later, I'm not sure about paying $140 for a $50 figure stateside.

Unicron uses 2 sets of button cell type batteries (one for the head, the other for the hand), those are always included. Now that I think about it, Takara also had a habit of removing electronics whenever possible.

Re: Takara G1 Unicron Sold Out at BigBadToyStore and TFSource (1078095)
Posted by Jenus on May 24th, 2010 @ 10:22am CDT

Damn! Here I wanted to wait to get this with something else so it would not ship alone. Well hopefully TF Source gets more pre-orders up soon and if they do I hope it's before this Friday because that's when I'm leaving for Florida to go on a cruise then after that staying with family for a few weeks and I have no idea when I'll get the chance to get on a computer oh how I need to get myself a smart phone. :BANG_HEAD:

Re: Takara G1 Unicron Sold Out at BigBadToyStore and TFSource (1078103)
Posted by Mkall on May 24th, 2010 @ 10:46am CDT

Blurrz wrote:Although I love this figure to death, and it's from an Armada figure of all things, I just can't get myself to get it. I don't feel like I need it. I'm probably going to kick myself in the future, but oh well

I'll sell you the mini-con on it's own for $40

Whether I'm joking or not is entirely dependant on whether or not this offer is accepted

Re: Takara G1 Unicron Sold Out at BigBadToyStore and TFSource (1078160)
Posted by Blurrz on May 24th, 2010 @ 1:43pm CDT

Mkall wrote:
Blurrz wrote:Although I love this figure to death, and it's from an Armada figure of all things, I just can't get myself to get it. I don't feel like I need it. I'm probably going to kick myself in the future, but oh well

I'll sell you the mini-con on it's own for $40

Whether I'm joking or not is entirely dependant on whether or not this offer is accepted

I can't believe I'm actually entertaining this offer.. I'll think about it...

Re: Takara G1 Unicron Sold Out at BigBadToyStore and TFSource (1078162)
Posted by Counterpunch on May 24th, 2010 @ 1:57pm CDT

Mkall wrote:
Blurrz wrote:Although I love this figure to death, and it's from an Armada figure of all things, I just can't get myself to get it. I don't feel like I need it. I'm probably going to kick myself in the future, but oh well

I'll sell you the mini-con on it's own for $40

Whether I'm joking or not is entirely dependant on whether or not this offer is accepted

Then your Unicron will be incomplete and inferior to mine.

Note: I will point this out at every opportunity.

Re: Takara G1 Unicron Sold Out at BigBadToyStore and TFSource (1078172)
Posted by HighPrime on May 24th, 2010 @ 2:11pm CDT

Counterpunch wrote:
Mkall wrote:
Blurrz wrote:Although I love this figure to death, and it's from an Armada figure of all things, I just can't get myself to get it. I don't feel like I need it. I'm probably going to kick myself in the future, but oh well

I'll sell you the mini-con on it's own for $40

Whether I'm joking or not is entirely dependant on whether or not this offer is accepted

Then your Unicron will be incomplete and inferior to mine.

Note: I will point this out at every opportunity.

But whose is 'more' incomplete - the guy with the mini-con missing Unicron, or the guy with Unicron missing the mini-con?

Re: Takara G1 Unicron Sold Out at BigBadToyStore and TFSource (1078174)
Posted by Counterpunch on May 24th, 2010 @ 2:16pm CDT

HighPrime wrote:
Counterpunch wrote:
Mkall wrote:
Blurrz wrote:Although I love this figure to death, and it's from an Armada figure of all things, I just can't get myself to get it. I don't feel like I need it. I'm probably going to kick myself in the future, but oh well

I'll sell you the mini-con on it's own for $40

Whether I'm joking or not is entirely dependant on whether or not this offer is accepted

Then your Unicron will be incomplete and inferior to mine.

Note: I will point this out at every opportunity.

But whose is 'more' incomplete - the guy with the mini-con missing Unicron, or the guy with Unicron missing the mini-con?

Both. The point is, I'm a douche and will take every advantage.

Re: Takara G1 Unicron Sold Out at BigBadToyStore and TFSource (1078177)
Posted by Razorclaw0000 on May 24th, 2010 @ 2:24pm CDT

HighPrime wrote:
Counterpunch wrote:
Mkall wrote:
Blurrz wrote:Although I love this figure to death, and it's from an Armada figure of all things, I just can't get myself to get it. I don't feel like I need it. I'm probably going to kick myself in the future, but oh well

I'll sell you the mini-con on it's own for $40

Whether I'm joking or not is entirely dependant on whether or not this offer is accepted

Then your Unicron will be incomplete and inferior to mine.

Note: I will point this out at every opportunity.

But whose is 'more' incomplete - the guy with the mini-con missing Unicron, or the guy with Unicron missing the mini-con?

So imagine how the people who split Unicron of Light from his minicon feel.

Re: Takara G1 Unicron Sold Out at BigBadToyStore and TFSource (1078178)
Posted by HighPrime on May 24th, 2010 @ 2:29pm CDT

Razorclaw0000 wrote:
HighPrime wrote:
Counterpunch wrote:
Mkall wrote:
Blurrz wrote:Although I love this figure to death, and it's from an Armada figure of all things, I just can't get myself to get it. I don't feel like I need it. I'm probably going to kick myself in the future, but oh well

I'll sell you the mini-con on it's own for $40

Whether I'm joking or not is entirely dependant on whether or not this offer is accepted

Then your Unicron will be incomplete and inferior to mine.

Note: I will point this out at every opportunity.

But whose is 'more' incomplete - the guy with the mini-con missing Unicron, or the guy with Unicron missing the mini-con?

So imagine how the people who split Unicron of Light from his minicon feel.

Insanity... :grin:

Re: Takara G1 Unicron Sold Out at BigBadToyStore and TFSource (1078526)
Posted by kirbenvost on May 25th, 2010 @ 1:36pm CDT

Blurrz wrote:Although I love this figure to death, and it's from an Armada figure of all things, I just can't get myself to get it. I don't feel like I need it. I'm probably going to kick myself in the future, but oh well

I will probably regret passing on this in the long run, it always seems to bite me in the ass later on. :lol:

Oh well, $50 Armada/Universe Unictron is far more attractive at this point, and who knows, Hasbro may end up releasing this one as well.

Re: Takara G1 Unicron Sold Out at BigBadToyStore and TFSource (1079034)
Posted by Gauntlet101010 on May 26th, 2010 @ 6:24pm CDT

kirbenvost wrote:
Blurrz wrote:Although I love this figure to death, and it's from an Armada figure of all things, I just can't get myself to get it. I don't feel like I need it. I'm probably going to kick myself in the future, but oh well

I will probably regret passing on this in the long run, it always seems to bite me in the ass later on.

Oh well, $50 Armada/Universe Unictron is far more attractive at this point, and who knows, Hasbro may end up releasing this one as well.

If Hasbro releases it, I'd probably get it. Even though I don't have enough room to put my second Unicron on display ... what the Hell, right? Unnessasary purchases are what this hobby's all about!

Re: Takara G1 Unicron Sold Out at BigBadToyStore and TFSource (1079038)
Posted by bvzxa on May 26th, 2010 @ 6:40pm CDT

Don't count on Hasbro releasing this one again after the Universe version...and here's why:

2010 is Japan's campaign. There were technically a year behind us when TF came out. You got your chance to get Unicron again in 08/09 but I don't think they will do it again.

Re: Takara G1 Unicron Sold Out at BigBadToyStore and TFSource (1079059)
Posted by Gauntlet101010 on May 26th, 2010 @ 8:00pm CDT

bvzxa wrote:Don't count on Hasbro releasing this one again after the Universe version...

Yeah, I'm not gonna hold my breath over it.

Re: Takara G1 Unicron Sold Out at BigBadToyStore and TFSource (1079256)
Posted by kirbenvost on May 27th, 2010 @ 12:26pm CDT

Gauntlet101010 wrote:
kirbenvost wrote:
Blurrz wrote:Although I love this figure to death, and it's from an Armada figure of all things, I just can't get myself to get it. I don't feel like I need it. I'm probably going to kick myself in the future, but oh well

I will probably regret passing on this in the long run, it always seems to bite me in the ass later on.

Oh well, $50 Armada/Universe Unictron is far more attractive at this point, and who knows, Hasbro may end up releasing this one as well.

If Hasbro releases it, I'd probably get it. Even though I don't have enough room to put my second Unicron on display ... what the Hell, right? Unnessasary purchases are what this hobby's all about!

Oh yeah, me too, even though I plan to pick up Armada Unicron before then. Unnecessary purchases indeed...haha, funny you should mention that. :lol: