 One of the Coolest Toys Ever! |
| Review Date: October 25, 2003 |
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| This was my first Transformers toy. But from what I've seen, it's pretty cool! Unicron looks great in robot mode, but a little unusual in planet mode. It's not a big deal, unless you go nuts at the sight of an object that isin't round, but is supposed to look like a planet! I'm not a Transformers collecter, but I have to say this is pretty cool! If you buy this for a little kid though, Make sure they don't make any "rude gestures" with the hands. One of the best things about it is that it does NOT have many small pieces to lose. Although it costs alot,(and takes FOREVER to unpack), it's worth the money! Plus All the kids on my block love it! So, to rap it up Unicron is a great toy! |
Unicron is Awsome!
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| Review Date: October 31, 2003 |
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| Unicron is one of the biggest, baddest, and coolest transformers out there. He makes a great addition to any collection or is a great transformer to start your collection with. Both of his modes are awsome and both have their own special features. If you like transformers or want to get involved with transformers than this is the toy for you. |
Here after 17 years
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| Review Date: November 30, 2003 |
| Reviewer: T. Sparks, Leesville, LA USA |
| I just got started building my Transformers collection (something I've been threatening to do since my Freshman year of high school,) so Unicron was one of the first figures I got. I wasn't disappointed. Unicron is super posable and has more gimmicks than you can shake a fusion cannon at--or a stick, anyway. My only gripe is that he's very difficult to transform--Hasbro wasn't lying when they gave him an "expert level" rating of 4 on their Transformation difficulty scale. Children are going to have a hard time with Unicron, both because he's so difficult to change into a planet and because he's just too big for smaller hands. Collectors, however, will be thrilled. It boils down to this: if you're a collector, then you need one. If you're buying this for a child under 8 or so, you might want to give this one a second thought. |
For collectors and kids alike.
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| Review Date: September 29, 2003 |
| Reviewer: J. Straker, United States |
For any of you long time Transformers fans, the Unicron action figure has been on our wish list from Hasbro since the Transformers movie. First off for the collectors: This is a beautiful display piece. It's color, detail and textures are wonderful. The body articulates into any conceivable action pose. Though I think you will be disappointed in how the toy is displayed in the original box, assembly IS required, you'll see. Unlike the transformers from the days of yore, you don't have to worry about adding stickers or keeping track of weapons pieces, every part is included and used in the transformation.
Now for the kids (and you parents): This is a terrific toy. The first thing the kids will love is the size, light up eyes and hand, and the ominousing look of this villain. The first thing you parents will love is that IT DOES NOT MAKE ANY NOISES! No "blips" or "sirens" to haunt your book reading, football watching or car trips. You may occasionally be hit by child sniper fire, as the leg missile launchers are quite powerful and accurate. Enjoy.
Unless your child is fairly good at solving puzzles (remember the Rubix cube parents?), he or she may not be able to transform this colossus on their own. Good news is that the large joints are pretty bullet proof, and the smaller joints are built with a "break away" safety joint that can be "popped/snapped" back into place. I nice design feature when considering the investment into this particular toy ($49.99 + shipping). Now the bad news. The instructions are very unclear as to releasing the locking mechanism that holds the shoulder joint onto the body in robot mode. As part of the transformation from "robot" to "planet", you must disengage the shoulder joints from the main torso (as per instructions #10). First, don't worry about the wings and "planet surface" pieces, they are made to pop off or be removed. I recommend the first time you attempt this to go ahead and remove them (as per instructions #1). You'll notice a small hole at the back of the shoulder joint where the wing joint can move flush against the shoulder. Don't be fooled by this, there is no way to poke, prod, or otherwise "jimmy" the joint lock mechanism. The only way to disengage the shoulder joint is to firmly pull it in an out-down-and away motion. It may feel like it will snap, but the hooks inside the torso are springloaded. This is possibly the only design flaw in this toy.
If someone discovers a switch or button I have missed, please add its description with your product comments. Have fun folks. |
Unicron Has Arrived!
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| Review Date: September 4, 2003 |
| Reviewer: Joshua Chipman, Shelby, IA USA |
| As a longtime Transformer collector and one whose sense of thrill from playing with them as a kid survives in many of the children I know now, I admit being anxious when Hasbro announced Unicron would make his toy debut in Armada. After all, it took them 17 years to find a way to bring this character from the 1986 'Transformers' movie to life as a toy. So was it worth the wait and the fifty bucks? You'd better believe it! True, Unicron isn't the biggest TF ever released, but at 16 inches in height as a robot, he comes pretty darn close (he towers over the rest of my collection!). Though I've yet to see if he can store 24 Mini-Cons as advertised, given how many storage areas Hasbro crammed into (and onto) him, I wouldn't doubt it one bit. And even though his transformation is graded at an Expert level, I found it surprisingly rudimentary compared to the other TFs in this line...you just fold his arms one way, his feet another, and in seconds you've got Planet Unicron! Hasbro obviously went to great lengths to ensure that this figure lived up to high expectations from both kids and adults, and where my money's concerned, they didn't disappoint. Now if I can only keep my little nephews from fighting over it...! |
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