Unicron or Primus

[Vector Prime]

Hey guys,

Thinking about adding a big ass TF to my collection since I've only been getting deluxe and voyager sized toys thus far,

I was thinking either Unicron or Primus, so for those of you that have them, which one makes a better display item?

I've never actually played around with one and was curious how much articulation they have?

The last 'big' TF toy I had was G1 Metroplex back when I was a kid... and that guy was a brick... not really poseable at all.

I know design has come a long way since then, but was curious whether due to their size, these guys can still be made to 'pose'?

[Krayt]

Get both.....

Unicron is a better robot, Primus a better Planet....

[liegeprime]

BOTH. they both have merits articulation wise. Size wise, Unicron is slightly bigger than Primus. Toy detailing wise, both have wonderful detailings, Unicron has them plating details while Primus has them mini cities of cybertron all about. For Unicron you have to pick whether you prefer the Ornage or Black one. Personally I prefer (have) the Black making him look more of a sinister dark lord of chaos.
Alt mode wise, Unicron dwarfs Primus again. But Primus is a very good planet sphere shape, Unicron is like an eggnog biscuit, round on top and flat below, when you have to display him ythe top round part is the front anyways, oh and you really need to get a stand for him otherwise his ring gets in the way. Primus has his own 4 spires which serves as a stand.

I say both coz even though both have something lacking, both have their own merits and would look great displayed in VS mode. Also you better hurry coz Primus is dissapearing fast since he hasnt been reissued since his release during the TF Cybertron era, Unicron has been re-released ( in his Orange Armada version) but still is hard to find since it was an exclusive to some store (not sure if its TRU) thereby limiting its presence.

http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb313/liegeprime/New%20Collection%20Room/Aprilpurchase027-1.jpg

[SentinelPrime]

I say both also, but if you had to choose, I would say Unicron.

[GoktimusPrime]

Primus is a better toy as he isn't a big shellformer like Unicron is, and his planet mode is a lot better. But to be fair, HasTak had more creative freedom with Primus; only his planet mode is based on a pre-existing design from G1 (planet Cybertron) - since Cybertron never transformed into Primus in G1 or any other pre-Cybertron canon, HasTak just created a new robot mode for Cybertron Primus. However Unicron of course has had a long history in Transformers; both his planet and robot mode are iconic and widely known amongst fans, and HasTak had to try to engineer a toy that would transform between these two modes and try to maintain visual fidelity. And on top of that build in Mini-Con activated gimmicks (since he is an Armada toy after all). Considering all that I think Unicron is well designed and in that context on par with Primus.

If you just want a big Transformer that's well engineered then go for Primus. From a G1 (or Armada) fan's POV you might consider Unicron. If you want a really BIG Transformer, then go for any Transformer whose name ends with "Maximus." :D ('cept Juniors :P)

[TheDirtyDigger]

Unicron.

[blackie]

Unicron.

primus

[Golden Phoenix]

Unicron.
primus

Unicron :p

[blackie]

Unicron.primus
Unicron :p

PRIMUS TO INFINITY
win :D

[Vector Prime]

I suppose for me, Unicron probably stands out more since who could forget his appearance in the TF movie... devouring everything in his path!

Having said that though, I thought I would I would ask the question as I didn't want to get one of these big guys and be stuck with something that was too 'G1' (as in being unable to be posed, etc). :cool:

Yeah I agree that Primus looks better in his alt mode, but I think Unicron looks more sensational in robot mode.

Getting both of them may (not) be an option, since they're massive and take up a lot of shelf space (thanks liegeprime for the pic showing their comparative sizes versus voyager and deluxe sized guys!) :)

Availability here in Oz is also a crucial factor since the thought of paying postage costs to get one into the country is not all that appealing. :p

Goktimus, as for _______ Maximus, well unless they re-release him in a new mold, it really doesn't do anything for me since after all, he's exactly the opposite of everything I'm looking for when it comes to adding one of the 'big guys' to my collection. ;)

[Wheel-J]

http://i729.photobucket.com/albums/ww296/Wheel-J/Misc/UnicronPlanet.gif

:D

[lcz128]

Not that there is any physical difference between the Takara or Hasbro toys, but the Takara Primus has a 'G1 box', and it's beautiful.

Unicron has the size that is greater than Primus, but Primus is just cooler in concept IMO :D It's Cybertron, dammit! XD

[liegeprime]

If you want a really BIG Transformer, then go for any Transformer whose name ends with "Maximus." :D ('cept Juniors :P)


That better not be Nexus...:p

[heroic_decepticon]

I suppose for me, Unicron probably stands out more since who could forget his appearance in the TF movie... devouring everything in his path!

Availability here in Oz is also a crucial factor since the thought of paying postage costs to get one into the country is not all that appealing. :p


I have a spare Amarda Unicron MISB (top left corner)....... :D

http://inlinethumb36.webshots.com/42147/2683072350100811158S500x500Q85.jpg (http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/photo/2683072350100811158cBUikz)

[bruticus]

Both Unicron and Primus toys are worth getting. Both are articulated and can be posed.

However, if i had to choose, then i'd get the bad-ass custom unicron by our very own dat70sdude.....

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3270/2875779221_20150613df_o.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3041/2875779227_b4abedca52_o.jpg

that or i'd recommend getting a hard hero unicron statue!!!!
http://www.hardhero.com/transformers/Unicron_main.jpg

[Vector Prime]

However, if i had to choose, then i'd get the bad-ass custom unicron by our very own dat70sdude.....

OMG!!!! :eek: That looks amazing! Just how Unicron should be!

[Ode to a Grasshopper]

I remember seeing that HH statue in Empire, along with the Kaiyodo Eva Units 02 and 03 it was about all there I really wanted for ages.
That is a sweet custom.

[heroic_decepticon]

whoa, very basa$$!


Both Unicron and Primus toys are worth getting. Both are articulated and can be posed.

However, if i had to choose, then i'd get the bad-ass custom unicron by our very own dat70sdude.....

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3270/2875779221_20150613df_o.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3041/2875779227_b4abedca52_o.jpg

that or i'd recommend getting a hard hero unicron statue!!!!
http://www.hardhero.com/transformers/Unicron_main.jpg

[Vector Prime]

I read dat70sdude's blog and had a look at the pictures of how he made Unicron.... can't believe it started life out as Darth Vader... lol

Btw, Brandon, check your email!

[GoktimusPrime]

More piccies! :)

Unicron
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y227/goktimusprime/Transformers/Primal%20Scream%20Photocomic/primalscream008.jpghttp://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y227/goktimusprime/Transformers/Primal%20Scream%20Photocomic/primalscream019.jpg

Primus
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y227/goktimusprime/Transformers/Photocomic%20Faith/photocomic_faith10.jpg

[k.wong23]

I'd say Primus overall is a better toy both design, and visually

Good luck finding a cheap one:)

[Blink90210]

Primus is the better toy and I quite like the gimmick key-transformation thing. Unicron is surely the more iconic and probably the cheaper of the two.

[i_amtrunks]

I'm biased, I only have Primus, but I cannot fathom how Unicron could be a better toy, or have a nicer and more intuitive transformation (with a nice key to boot)

[Vector Prime]

I'm still undecided on the two but probably leaning more towards Unicron simply due to a couple of factors:

-availability here in Australia.
-more iconic character IMO
-bigger size



I have a spare Amarda Unicron MISB

Check your email!

[AussieJason]

If you have to choose - Unicron.

[heroic_decepticon]

checked and replied lastsecondsniper! :D

[Vector Prime]

checked and replied lastsecondsniper! :D

The reply email is blank? :confused:

[heroic_decepticon]

goodness, i typed 5 chunky paragraphs, and its gone?

I replied again. check email again?

[Golden Phoenix]

I'm biased, I only have Primus, but I cannot fathom how Unicron could be a better toy, or have a nicer and more intuitive transformation (with a nice key to boot)

I have both. I find Unicron easier to play with. He looks more menacing and iconic too. His silhouette just stands out too

[kaiden]

Since I can't use private msgs, if the last second sniper doesnt end up buyin git, can you let me know heroic deception? im sort of interested.

[loophole]

UNICRON!! up until about a few years ago i didnt even know who primus was but always knew who Unicron was ;)

[Sky Shadow]

..and the winner is...
http://i729.photobucket.com/albums/ww296/Wheel-J/Misc/UnicronPlanet.gif

Then we've got to destroy Unicron.

Yes, friends. And now? Destroy Unicron! Kill the Grand Pooh-Bah! Eliminate even the toughest stains! No fuss, no muss. Hurry! Hurry! Hurry!

(Sale must end.)

[Paulbot]

"and now"? I always figured it was "act now" but I've been wrong with lines from that movie before.

Unicron is better iconic character wise but Primus has a better planet mode (although I prefer the full ball of the Death Star Darth Vader)

[Sky Shadow]

"and now"? I always figured it was "act now" but I've been wrong with lines from that movie before.

It probably is "act now". "And now" was just what the Eric Idle voice in my head told me to type. :)

(Offer expires while you wait. Operators are standing by.)