Unicron or Primus

[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." ('cept Juniors :P)

[TheDirtyDigger]

Unicron.

[blackie]

Unicron.

primus

[Golden Phoenix]

Unicron.

primus

Unicron

[blackie]

Unicron.

primus

Unicron

PRIMUS TO INFINITY
win

[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).

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.

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]

[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 It's Cybertron, dammit! XD

[Sky Shadow]

..and the winner is...

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.)

[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.

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