Toy Review - Platinum Edition Movie Anniversary Unicron (Pic Heavy)

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Toy Review - Unicron w/ Kranix
Series - Transformers Platinum Edition
Sub-line - Transformers The Movie 30th Anniversary
Size/class - Supreme + Minicon
Wave - n/a
New/remould/redeco - redeco of 2011 25th Anniversary Unicron
Released here - not yet
Approximate Retail Price - US$169.99 (at BBTS)
Approximate Size - 37cm (Unicron), 5cm (Kranix)
Allegiance - Decepticon
Alt-mode - Planet (Unicron), Moon (Kranix)
Main Features/Gimmicks - Electronic lights, launching projectiles, can hold 30+ Minicons.
Main Colours - Orange, blue, silver (Unicron), grey, red, orange (Kranix)
Main Accessories - 6 small missiles, 1 large missile, 2 planet shell parts, 2 outer ring parts, Kranix.


Packaging Photos:

As with all of the Platinum Edition Movie 30th Anniversary figures / sets the packaging art on Unicron is fantastic, if only the boxes weren't so big it would be worth keeping all of these, kind of disappointed that I didn't.

Package Contents:

Along with the Unicron and Kranix figures, you also receive two bags containing instructions (two languages) and accessories.

Kranix Figure:

A redeco of the Dead End figure that came with the original Armada Unicron, Kranix is a mini-con that transforms into a "moon" or "armed sentry" for Unicron.

Unicron Figure

No real changes from the previous versions of the mold in terms of design or transformation. Assembly of the wings and outer rings is required, and the missiles need to be placed in position. The missiles are spring loaded and can be fired. Contains 4 x 1.5V A76 batteries to facilitate glowing eyes and a light up fist.

Transformation:

Transformation is advertised as 19 steps, about 5 of which are folding the hands into the arms, so really 13 or 14 steps. Essentially cross the arms in front, fold the legs back, join the outer ring parts together and attach the wings as the outer planet shell. The "planet" is flat on the bottom, not really ideal for those wanting a spherical planet but at least it sits nicely for display. There is a place on the front of the planet for Kranix to sit, and moving the horns in and out makes the "teeth/chomper" on top of the planet open and close.

Overall:

A Unicron figure that we've seen before, but an imposing figure nonetheless and a fine representation of the character - I suppose if it isn't broken there is no need to fix it. If you don't already have a Unicron then it would certainly be worth buying as long as the price is reasonable (i.e. if it appears at Myer for $300, then no!).



Complete Platinum Edition Movie 30th Anniversary figure set: