THE $575+ UNICRON: YOU BUYING IT?

Discussion in 'Transformers Toy Discussion' started by netkid, Jul 15, 2019.

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THE $575+ UNICRON: YOU BUYING IT?

  1. *gulp* Yes..... R.I.P. MY WALLET!

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  2. Maybe? If I can scrounge up enough cash before August 31st...that's pretty soon. Can I even?

    18.8%
  3. I'd buy it if it was $300! Not $600. No way Jose.

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  4. I would buy it, but he seems very overpriced for what you get. Why no lights & sounds?

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  5. For the price, I'd really want to see a review first before dropping any money down on it.

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  6. HELL NAW!

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  7. What are you nuts?!?! I don't have the room for that!

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  8. No, because I am afraid it will have poor quality control.

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  9. I would, but I don't live in North America. :(

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  10. I'm only buying it to flip it later! This is gonna be HUGE on the aftermarket! *laughs in Mr. Krabs*

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  1. optimusfan

    optimusfan Kill your heroes Administrator TFW2005 Supporter

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    Ordered one. Nothing but respect for my handsome new son.
     
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  2. TheLastBlade

    TheLastBlade Well-Known Member

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    Some people here definitely has bigger robot nutsacs than I do.....
     
  3. AzT

    AzT Moderator News Staff TFW2005 Supporter

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    Tell us about extras, HasLab: an art book, extra figures, something...
     
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  4. Cliffjumper

    Cliffjumper Least insane TF fan

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    Lo I still gotta get metroplex, devastator, Fort max, trypticon, predaking, and soon omega supreme so not anytime soon
     
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    jackisking Well-Known Member

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    Isnt there a show coming up? I imagine this is just the tease and the pitch will be delivered at the show
     
  6. Isaac Hill

    Isaac Hill Systems Analyst

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    I'm passing. This definitely looks better than the Armada Unicron I bought years ago, but not $575 better. I'm also unsure about the size. Does 27 inches include the horns? If so, this guy might see Fort Max pretty much eye-to-eye.

    The size, weight, and apparent panel-forming behind the calves means this doesn't look much fun to play with, either.
     
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  7. shamanking282

    shamanking282 Well-Known Member

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    I barely have room for my Titans, and the amount of money he's going for is just more than I can afford in a single swing. I'll have to admire him from afar.
     
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  8. Inanimate Carbon Rodimus

    Inanimate Carbon Rodimus In Rod We Trust

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    It’s nice and I’m surprised it’s not more expensive, but I don’t have the room for it and can’t justify the price, especially when I’m already trying to reduce my TF collection and associated spending.
     
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  9. analogue

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    I’m skipping it. Nice looking, but there are lots of other things I’d rather spend that much money on.

    Hope it reaches its funding goals for those that want it.
     
  10. IgnikaMarcus

    IgnikaMarcus Scale Charts are pointless.

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  11. Optimum Supreme

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    Didn't even hear of it until seeing this thread, so probably not, unless the money fairy decides to bless me. But even then, I know nothing of this figure so it would be at most a maybe.
     
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  12. netkid

    netkid Where's my Goddamn shoe!

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    You don't matter.
    According to Hasbro.

    Nah, I'm just messing with ya! I just added your suggestion to the poll choices. GO VOTE!
     
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  13. Sponge

    Sponge Herald of Unicron

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    Already backed it, don’t current have the space, and was barely able to budget it, but I’m not missing out on what is a literal dream come true for me

    I do wish financing was available tho

    Re price, other than financing (and perceived value I guess) is there really a reason this seems to be getting more backlash than the other in some cases even MORE expensive transformers stuff?

    Seriously, flame toys star star Sabre with victory Leo is likely to be close in price, ultimetal prime was 1000$ and I’m pretty sure there are more than one statue from prime one studios and the like that are OVER 1000$

    And yes those get some pushback but I feel like there is more here than usual, and some of it I find a little crazy

    Idk, here’s hoping it gets funded!!!
     
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  14. Wh33l JcK

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    Yeah for the price there better be extras...

    I wish the deadline wasn’t August right when V3 Prime hits.

    Why can’t the deadline be October?
     
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  15. D307

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    I might be able to shake this! I wish it wasn't around MP-44's release, but it is what it is. I'm saddened that international fans can't get him. If anyone wants to go through me as a proxy I may be able to support a few fans in getting this. I'm sure some of the shipping issues could be worked out.
     
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  16. Ikkstakk

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    I strongly doubt it right now, for numerous reasons. I can't imagine it being any fun to transform, so it would really just be a display piece. I'm at the age now where I'm looking to downsize the collection. I'm concerned about resale when I'd be ready to sell it on: who would want to pay more than $600 for this, and who would be willing to pay the shipping costs (and accept the risks involved in shipping something this valuable and fragile in the first place? I wouldn't).

    If I was younger, I'd probably be in on it, because I'd have more years ahead of me to enjoy it. All that said, I'm glad they're making this. Transformers as a brand needs a nice halo piece like this.
     
  17. toysroom27

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    hell naw..maybe if unicron can walk on his own
     
  18. Purple Heart

    Purple Heart Some other time..

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    I am, and I’m going to sell my Encore Unicron to help out. Though even with that help, it will take a while to get that much. So I’d say I’ll probably be ordering it around the closing date.
     
  19. Rodimus Primal

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    This is most certainly a dream toy. I would certainly back it if I had the available cash.
     
  20. CyberstormSM

    CyberstormSM Turbo-Revvin' Young Punk

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    It's certainly cool, but I'm not interested in purchasing it, especially with that price tag.