JP 2010 Unicron - first pic

[fatbot]

http://www.toyhobby.jp/

He looks really good, i want a Unicron, i think i've found the right one.

[1AZRAEL1]

Holy heck, if that is the new one, I want it as well.

According to Seibertron,

This version of Unicron is exclusive to Japan Toy Hobby Market.

[Deonasis]

I'll bite.

[griffin]

Confirmed to be a redeco to closer resemble the movie's colours, plus a new head.

Expected to be released in September.

[Burn]

Contacted HLJ about them getting him in.


Hello!

Thank you for writing in.

Unfortunately, that is a special limited edition item that we are not able to get. Very sorry!

Thank you for shopping at HobbyLink Japan! We appreciate your business!

Best Regards,


Brian Keaney
HobbyLink Japan
www.hlj.com

Handy that he's being released in September, my work mate is going over then.

[5FDP]

Now this... this is UNICRON! :D

Oh yes, he will be minez.

A little disappointed if his hand does end up being transparent plastic.

http://img269.imageshack.us/img269/7442/unicronftw.jpg

[kup]

Wow Damn!!! That's some awesome s**t. I want it

[1AZRAEL1]

I'd say the hand will remain that way, but it sux if it is indeed an exclusive. I really hate exclusives because you have to fork out a bucket load of money just to own one, and if you miss out on the release, then you would have to pay even more to scalpers.

I am hoping that Hasbro decide to release one as well, becasue this is one figure I want to own because it looks more G1 then the Armada version. never bothered to buy an Armada version for that fact, though I do own one with missing parts.

[Deceptic_Optic]

Oh dayem! definitely hook, line and sinker

[snaketales]

It looks nice, but not nice enough to make me want to pay that much to get a second Unicron. I can live with Armada Unicron.

[rampagesss]

i must have him :D

[Hursticon]

Oh my Science!!!

Man that looks awesome, I'll definitely grab one of these pending the price...

[Gutsman Heavy]

so pretty...

[optimus1]

Very impressive :cool:

I'll see how my funds go but if not, then I'm still fine with my Armada Unicron :)

[Sky Shadow]

Oh dayem! definitely hook, line and sinker

Have you been reading more comics, Optics, or is that an accidentally ingenious pun?

Re: Unicron - very tempting.

[GoktimusPrime]

Oh dayem! definitely hook, line and sinker

lol... nice joke (http://tfwiki.net/wiki/Hook%2C_Line%2C_and_Sinker). :D :)

This toy does look mighty impressive, but it's still just a repaint/redeco of a mould I already own. Especially given its price and exclusive nature, it's a pass for me. :)

[Deonasis]

I like the clear hand. I know it is not movie accurate but it does make him look more powerful or have powers that are greater than you average tf character.

[kup]

This toy does look mighty impressive, but it's still just a repaint/redeco of a mould I already own. Especially given its price and exclusive nature, it's a pass for me. :)

It's got a new head.

[1AZRAEL1]

It's got a new head.

And it actually looks good. Looks more closer what it should be rather than the Armada version.

[Zippo]

Right, that is mine.
Was going to try and track down a sealed Micron Legend Unicron while in Singapore in September, but this one will do and looks nicer.
Pitty I'll probably miss the item by a week or two and have to import.

[Lint]

Clear plastic?!? This is libel! :p

[Robzy]

That's perfect!! :eek::eek:

I'll definitely be getting this guy!

[FFN]

It looks very nice, but since it appears major online retailers like HLJ can't get them in, I suspect it's like the Henkei Seekers, and thus will cost a BUNDLE.


Way too much for a mold I already own. I hope they fixed the "chaos bringer" chest missile launcher.

[bruticus]

10,500 JPY for an exclusive of that size isnt too bad.

But this is still a definite pass for me, seeing as this one is just another repaint with a slightly modded head.

now if they made him transform into a full sphere... well then, thats a completely different story. i'll be all over that version. :D

[FFN]

If HLJ can't get them in, then it's possible this item is not available at wholesale to retailers (other than which ever ones this toy is exclusive to). You guys look like you could pay paying well over $200 if you need to rely on a middle man to get them for you, with shipping.

[kurdt_the_goat]

Robot Kingdom seem to think they'll have him just fine (http://robotkingdom.com/services/eshop/main.php?action=details&CatType=&II=TFTU08UUNI&lang=us&CatID=) ... whether they're getting it through Toy Hobby or HK (like those MP01B's that were supposdly E-Hobby only). And their price is (rates not factored) lower than Toy Hobby.

[FFN]

That's..... weird. Wonder why HLJ can't get them then?

[kurdt_the_goat]

Well HLJ typically only has access to JP releases i think? Perhaps the Unicron RK has listed is a HK specific release (explains why the listing appeared before Toy Hobby) and will end up marginally different to the Toy Hobby release (again, similar to MP01B with the comic/nameplate variations).

I don't think the price is that bad really, Henkei Thrust/Dirge were marked up somewhat from regular JP deluxe pricing, and Unicron is a bit marked up from the Armada pricing (8379Y (http://www.takaratomy.co.jp/products/tfm/toys/mx00.html))

[kaiden]

That's..... weird. Wonder why HLJ can't get them then?

they're lazy and refuse to. i asked them about assembleborgs which are only sold locally before having to resort to ebay.

unless they actually have things on sale/shipping costs reduced - they're actually quite expensive as they charge full retail.

better alternatives are amiami and hobbysearch which typically have at least 10% off on most items.

[jaydisc]

My opinion is that this is an exclusive release in Japan from TT, but general release in HK from Hasbro HK (who regularly have access to TT stock). I don't think it's abnormal for a toy to be exclusive in one region and not in another.

[griffin]

Another new pic - http://hk.myblog.yahoo.com/iam-cybergundam/article?mid=48431

or here - http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/new-images-of-takara-2010-campaign-unicron/18666/

Colouring the chest area to gen1 colours makes a big difference. Hope this is easy to find when released.

[MV75]

Looks great, but RK wants $130-odd usd (shipped) up front now for the pre-order. I want it, but I'm still not too sure.

[Omega Supreme]

Looks great, but RK wants $130-odd usd (shipped) up front now for the pre-order. I want it, but I'm still not too sure.

Probably better to grab it at that price, rather than waiting till Ebay sellers get their hands on it and you wind up paying $200+.

[rampagesss]

That face is awsome! Just pre-ordered it on RK, now to just play the waiting game :(

[5FDP]

Hmmm... this is too tempting. Might wait until the Aussie $ rebounds a bit before making a pre-order. We have until September before it's released so there's still over 3 months of waiting.

EDIT: Being the impatient person that I am, I have also pre-ordered from RK. I can see this selling out quickly and prices being jacked up due to demand. If anyone is interested in buying my MISB Energon Unicron see here (http://www.otca.com.au/boards/showthread.php?p=168405#post168405).

[rampagesss]

well it looks like BBTS has sold out of its pre-order
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=TAK11092&mode=retail

[MV75]

Errrm, nope. I could still order.

[Lord_Zed]

Pretty awesome repaint/retool. Though it's still a so-so Armada mold, which is the best Unicron mold partly by virtue of being the only Unicron mold, at least the only one that turns into a planet.

So how pricey is this guy supposed to be?

[kup]

well it looks like BBTS has sold out of its pre-order
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=TAK11092&mode=retail

Yeah I thought it would :(

Getting this toy is not going to be easy and may not be financially viable in the after market.

[MV75]

Ah, now it's sold out.

I'd expect it to though, they'd have even less that they could order being a US store.

Still get it cheaper at RK anyway.

[griffin]

Heaps more pics at the official site - http://www.takaratomy.co.jp/products/TF/products/2010/unicron.html

mirrored here - http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/official-images-of-takara-2010-generation-one-unicron/18680/

[Hursticon]

In the immortal words of one Bartholomew J Simpson: "Woo-hoo Baby!". :p

I am really wanting this guy, don't have the money, but really wanting this guy!.

[rampagesss]

:eek: Those new pics make it look incredable!
But why still include the mini-con? and I wonder what the box is going to look like

[Sky Shadow]

But why still include the mini-con?

Because otherwise half the gimmicks aren't going to work. And G1 purists can play with it as Moonbase One or Two and have Unicron nom on it.

[5FDP]

And G1 purists can play with it as Moonbase One or Two and have Unicron nom on it.

...And that's what I would be doing if I wasn't going to keep in MISB ;)

[ITZTRU]

Whoo! Just ordered Unicron and MP-03G from RK. Yeah I'm wondering if i'm keeping Unicron MISB also...? :confused:

[kup]

I gave in and got it with a set of Frenzy & Rumble Shadow warriors

[FFN]

That's a really nice retool/redeco, but I'm not sure if I like it enough to buy again.

I'd like TakaraTomy or Hasbro to take a stab at redecoing Cybertron Primus, though.

[Deonasis]

I'd like TakaraTomy or Hasbro to take a stab at redecoing Cybertron Primus, though.

I have heard it rumoured that Primus will get a redeco too. That might be quite a way off though, and especially if Roddy is announced as the next MP soon.

[kup]

I don't have the Primus mold so a 'G1' inspired repaint would be welcomed.

[jaydisc]

RK's got 95 in stock at the moment.

[kaiden]

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e74/prettyduck/uni_01.jpg

awesome - his hand glows pink!

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e74/prettyduck/uni_02.jpg

i dont have unicron, is the missle an old or new feature?

[Vector Prime]

awesome - his hand glows pink!

i dont have unicron, is the missle an old or new feature?

Yeah they're the same features on the other releases of Unicron

[5FDP]

RK's got 95 in stock at the moment.

You know that they're 'in stock' means pre-order only at this stage right? It's not released until September.

How did you get 95? Did you try and order by that quantity?

[blackie]

How did you get 95? Did you try and order by that quantity?

try and put in 5 million and see what it returns, thats what theyve got in stock ;)

[5FDP]

Ahhhh... gotcha ;) I thought that was the case :D

[jaydisc]

Yeah, by "in stock" I mean they're still taking up to 95 more pre-orders. And what Blackie said too. :D

[1AZRAEL1]

And I made an order :D

BTW, is it a case of they will take your money when they come in, or pay now and get later?

[5FDP]

And I made an order :D

BTW, is it a case of they will take your money when they come in, or pay now and get later?

You pay for it now and get it when it's in stock.

[1AZRAEL1]

You pay for it now and get it when it's in stock.

Ah crap, I was hoping it would be like BBTS who take your money when it is In Stock. Oh well, I hope there is enough money on the credit card to cover it.

[5FDP]

Ah crap, I was hoping it would be like BBTS who take your money when it is In Stock. Oh well, I hope there is enough money on the credit card to cover it.

Let me know if you get stuck dude and I can add to my order for you.

[1AZRAEL1]

I should be fine (I hope) I get paid tonight and will be paying off some of the credit card. Hopefully I should be fine. But I'll let you know if I'm not. Cheers.

[griffin]

The TT website has added a picture of the packaging for this new Unicron.
http://www.takaratomy.co.jp/products/TF/products/2010/unicron/uni_06.jpg (http://www.takaratomy.co.jp/products/TF/products/2010/unicron/uni_06.jpg)

from here
http://www.takaratomy.co.jp/products/TF/products/2010/unicron.html

[5FDP]

A little disappointed with the packaging. I was hoping that it would have a transparent window so you could view Unicron without having to take the toy out e.g. like the Energon and Armada versions.

I know that most will not complain about this, but I'm talking from a MISB collectors POV.

[Sky Shadow]

The TT website has added a picture of the packaging for this new Unicron.
http://www.takaratomy.co.jp/products/TF/products/2010/unicron/uni_06.jpg (http://www.takaratomy.co.jp/products/TF/products/2010/unicron/uni_06.jpg)

from here
http://www.takaratomy.co.jp/products/TF/products/2010/unicron.html

That packaging is awesome.

[kup]

I like the packaging because the art looks very G1 comic like (lack of color :p)
However I can see that to some it could be a bit on the lame. Personally I would have preferred something akin to King Grimlock packaging.

[Vector Prime]

A little disappointed with the packaging. I was hoping that it would have a transparent window so you could view Unicron without having to take the toy out e.g. like the Energon and Armada versions.

I know that most will not complain about this, but I'm talking from a MISB collectors POV.

+1 :( I was thinking of ordering one to leave MISB, but I'm not so sure now...

[rampagesss]

yea box is ok, i was hopeing that since it was a G1 style Unicron they would make the box G1 style, but im opening him up anyway so am more interested in Unicron himself

[jaydisc]

So would we call this part of the "TakaraTomy Transformers 2010" line?

[griffin]

I thought it was just one of the four 'commemorative' releases for the 2010 'celebration'.
I guess they are a 'line' then if there is more than one. I just haven't seen an official labelling of it - just people referring to those figures as a TT's 2010 figure.

[reillyd]

I thought it was just one of the four 'commemorative' releases for the 2010 'celebration'.
I guess they are a 'line' then if there is more than one. I just haven't seen an official labelling of it - just people referring to those figures as a TT's 2010 figure.

So Unicron's one..... the masterpiece Hot Rod that was rumoured would be a second maybe? The dream sleep Convoy a third. I haven't been keeping up with the latest TF news. Has the others been released?

I'd kind of hoped that maybe some Transformers 2010 items would be released for, y'know, Transformers 2010.

[kup]

So far only the Unicron retool and sleep Convoy are announced. Two more releases remain unknowns.

[fatbot]

So far only the Unicron retool and sleep Convoy are announced. Two more releases remain unknowns.


The TFA optimus prime and hot rod crystal two pack is the third of the four

*edit*

link http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/2010-campaign-figure-revealed-clear-animated-rodimus-and-optimus-prime/18664/

[kup]

The TFA optimus prime and hot rod crystal two pack is the third of the four

*edit*

link http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/2010-campaign-figure-revealed-clear-animated-rodimus-and-optimus-prime/18664/

That's somewhat disappointing. I was expecting Transformers 2010 toy not Animated.

[King Atlas]

Maybe it's a reference to " Double Convoy" :cool: I think that's Headmasters though....

[optimus1]

I'm just glad Animated Rodimus is getting a release at all :)

[fatbot]

Maybe it's a reference to " Double Convoy" :cool: I think that's Headmasters though....


I think it goes back to the '86 movie - Optimus Prime being the original leader and Hot Rod(imus) the successor.