Toy Hobby Market Exclusive Transformers 2010 Unicron Revealed

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Japan Toy Hobby Market has revealed the Takara Tomy version of Unicron, with a more Generation 1 cartoon movie accurate color scheme. This new repaint version of Armada Unicron also comes with a new head sculpt. Unicron is part of the Takara Tomy's campaign to commemorate Transformers Generation 1 "The Movie".

The toy is open for pre-order from June 2010 and expected to be released at the end of September 2010. This version of Unicron is exclusive to Japan Toy Hobby Market.

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Re: Toy Hobby Market Exclusive Transformers 2010 Unicron Revealed (1076538)
Posted by Counterpunch on May 20th, 2010 @ 10:55am CDT

Holy shit...

And I thought I would have to cancel my pre-order...

Re: Toy Hobby Market Exclusive Transformers 2010 Unicron Revealed (1076539)
Posted by Editor on May 20th, 2010 @ 10:56am CDT

That looks more like a unicron I would want in my collection.

Re: Toy Hobby Market Exclusive Transformers 2010 Unicron Revealed (1076540)
Posted by Razorclaw0000 on May 20th, 2010 @ 10:57am CDT

Yes please.

Re: Toy Hobby Market Exclusive Transformers 2010 Unicron Revealed (1076541)
Posted by Forgotten on May 20th, 2010 @ 10:58am CDT

WHY WHY WHY? I thought I was going to be able to pass on this. Crap! Looks to good to pass on. My wallet weeps :sad:

Re: Toy Hobby Market Exclusive Transformers 2010 Unicron Revealed (1076543)
Posted by Mach on May 20th, 2010 @ 10:59am CDT

Btw, from what i know, Unicron box and upcoming Reissue Primus box can combine to have complete box art......

So Takara is making u to buy 2, if you want the nice box art.....

Re: Toy Hobby Market Exclusive Transformers 2010 Unicron Revealed (1076544)
Posted by T-Macksimus on May 20th, 2010 @ 11:00am CDT

Black and orange??? So are they taking their cue from Disney Label Halloween Mickey Prime? Can't say as I'm exactly overwhelmed by this particular repaint.

Re: Toy Hobby Market Exclusive Transformers 2010 Unicron Revealed (1076549)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on May 20th, 2010 @ 11:11am CDT

T-Macksimus wrote:Black and orange??? So are they taking their cue from Disney Label Halloween Mickey Prime? Can't say as I'm exactly overwhelmed by this particular repaint.

Those were G1 Unicron's colors, you know... Check out the movie sometime

And I already have Armada Unicron and Cybertron Primus, along with a designated spot, but this is really making me rethink everything! I'm gonna wait on this one...

Re: Toy Hobby Market Exclusive Transformers 2010 Unicron Revealed (1076551)
Posted by Solrac333 on May 20th, 2010 @ 11:12am CDT

I hope Hasbro releases him in the US. :grin:

Re: Toy Hobby Market Exclusive Transformers 2010 Unicron Revealed (1076554)
Posted by ArmadaPrime on May 20th, 2010 @ 11:16am CDT

Mine. Mine, Mine, Mine. Well, sadly, not mine. :sad:

I have the original and dont do all this internety-shippy-from-Japany business. Only gripe is to perhaps have a slightly less carrotorange colour. He wasnt quite like that back in G1, was he?... :-?

Re: Toy Hobby Market Exclusive Transformers 2010 Unicron Revealed (1076555)
Posted by ShadowGinrai on May 20th, 2010 @ 11:18am CDT

I think that the new colors make him look almost like a whole new toy (mostly because you can't see through half of him anymore). I never really liked the way the Unicron toy looked but this one changes my mind.

Re: Toy Hobby Market Exclusive Transformers 2010 Unicron Revealed (1076557)
Posted by El Duque on May 20th, 2010 @ 11:22am CDT

Definitely won't be canceling my pre-order, this looks great. Now I can display him in both his iconic modes.

Re: Toy Hobby Market Exclusive Transformers 2010 Unicron Revealed (1076558)
Posted by Prime Evil on May 20th, 2010 @ 11:26am CDT

This will be my first buy of this figure. Never cared for the others, but THIS I would have bought long ago. G1 anime colors FTW!!

My work currently has BBTS blocked, so does anyone know if he's there for Pre-order?

Re: Toy Hobby Market Exclusive Transformers 2010 Unicron Revealed (1076560)
Posted by Razorclaw0000 on May 20th, 2010 @ 11:28am CDT

Prime Evil wrote:This will be my first buy of this figure. Never cared for the others, but THIS I would have bought long ago. G1 anime colors FTW!!

My work currently has BBTS blocked, so does anyone know if he's there for Pre-order?

Yes, estimated for September.

http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/prod ... ode=retail

Re: Toy Hobby Market Exclusive Transformers 2010 Unicron Revealed (1076563)
Posted by Fires_Of_Inferno on May 20th, 2010 @ 11:31am CDT

Oooh nice. I already have Primus and Unicron from the Armada and Cybertron lines, but I'm going to have to pick this up. There's no choice in the matter, I HAVE to pick this up at some point. I truely hope that Hasbro picks it up for western buyers because I would be one of them. If the Primus one they come out with does indeed have the compatible box art then I will probably grab that as well if possible. Why does all the great stuff have to come from expensive pre-orders, exclusives, or third party producers?

Re: Toy Hobby Market Exclusive Transformers 2010 Unicron Revealed (1076565)
Posted by Prime Evil on May 20th, 2010 @ 11:38am CDT

Razorclaw0000 wrote:
Prime Evil wrote:This will be my first buy of this figure. Never cared for the others, but THIS I would have bought long ago. G1 anime colors FTW!!

My work currently has BBTS blocked, so does anyone know if he's there for Pre-order?

Yes, estimated for September.

http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/prod ... ode=retail

Thanks a bunch. I just pre-ordered it on my phone now!!

Re: Toy Hobby Market Exclusive Transformers 2010 Unicron Revealed (1076567)
Posted by Dead Metal on May 20th, 2010 @ 11:41am CDT

It's even more beautiful than I had hoped for!
Not even the clear hand ruins this for me as it's still just too epic a toy!

The only thing that could make this any more g1 would be if it had an Orson Wells voice chip....

Re: Toy Hobby Market Exclusive Transformers 2010 Unicron Revealed (1076568)
Posted by Varia31 on May 20th, 2010 @ 11:41am CDT

*whistles*

Re: Toy Hobby Market Exclusive Transformers 2010 Unicron Revealed (1076570)
Posted by Fires_Of_Inferno on May 20th, 2010 @ 11:45am CDT

Dead Metal wrote::shock: It's even more beautiful than I had hoped for!
Not even the clear hand ruins this for me as it's still just too epic a toy!

The only thing that could make this any more g1 would be if it had an Orson Wells voice chip....

Indeed, hell I would even settle with them having just shoved a micro-cassette player in his empty gut that had sound clips from his lines in the movie.

Re: Toy Hobby Market Exclusive Transformers 2010 Unicron Revealed (1076572)
Posted by Mkall on May 20th, 2010 @ 11:48am CDT

WOW!!

And I thought Armada Unicron would fill that role permanetly.

I was so wrong.

Re: Toy Hobby Market Exclusive Transformers 2010 Unicron Revealed (1076574)
Posted by BattleRoller23 on May 20th, 2010 @ 11:52am CDT

I LOVE this!

Re: Toy Hobby Market Exclusive Transformers 2010 Unicron Revealed (1076581)
Posted by Optimutt on May 20th, 2010 @ 12:05pm CDT

Even without the voice-chip, if I get this, like the original, each time I transform him, I'll still be hearing Wells' voice saying "You underestimate me, Galvatron... For a time, I considered sparing your wretched little planet of Cybertron. But now, you shall witness its dismemberment!"

The awe on Galvatron's face describes the sheer joy at transforming the original. I REALLY may have to get this one, too. It is beautiful!

Re: Toy Hobby Market Exclusive Transformers 2010 Unicron Revealed (1076582)
Posted by Blurrz on May 20th, 2010 @ 12:06pm CDT

One of the best figures of all times gets a remarkable repaint. This is a big yes for me.

Re: Toy Hobby Market Exclusive Transformers 2010 Unicron Revealed (1076588)
Posted by Dead Metal on May 20th, 2010 @ 12:15pm CDT

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:
T-Macksimus wrote:Black and orange??? So are they taking their cue from Disney Label Halloween Mickey Prime? Can't say as I'm exactly overwhelmed by this particular repaint.

Those were G1 Unicron's colors, you know... Check out the movie sometime

And I already have Armada Unicron and Cybertron Primus, along with a designated spot, but this is really making me rethink everything! I'm gonna wait on this one...

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TG4GaPcLgOs[/youtube]
My favourite scene.

Re: Toy Hobby Market Exclusive Transformers 2010 Unicron Revealed (1076589)
Posted by I_AM... MEGATRON! on May 20th, 2010 @ 12:15pm CDT

Holy sh!t, looks all those years of holding off on buying the Unicron toy have finally paid off for me :grin:

Re: Toy Hobby Market Exclusive Transformers 2010 Unicron Revealed (1076590)
Posted by Seibertron on May 20th, 2010 @ 12:16pm CDT

WOW. I can't believe how excited I am about this. I didn't have high hopes but now I literally feel speechless. Wow. Amazing. Thank you Takara Tomy!

Re: Toy Hobby Market Exclusive Transformers 2010 Unicron Revealed (1076594)
Posted by Counterpunch on May 20th, 2010 @ 12:27pm CDT

Seibertron wrote:WOW. I can't believe how excited I am about this. I didn't have high hopes but now I literally feel speechless. Wow. Amazing. Thank you Takara Tomy!

Wouldn't it be totally rad of Hasbro to bring this to the West, retaining all of the paint apps at the $50-60 price point as a huge thank you for having bought him three times already over the years?

Totally rad.

Re: Toy Hobby Market Exclusive Transformers 2010 Unicron Revealed (1076595)
Posted by capellamusic on May 20th, 2010 @ 12:35pm CDT

Excelent! Exactly what I was hoping for when I pre-ordered it

. Now I just can't wait for it!! It would be really cool if it came in a Masterpiece box, it surely is one

.

BTW, I would also like to hear some news for the Encore line, considering it will still continue... it's been too silent

Re: Toy Hobby Market Exclusive Transformers 2010 Unicron Revealed (1076601)
Posted by Dead Metal on May 20th, 2010 @ 12:46pm CDT

Wouldn't it be hilarious if someone posted on how the orange is too orange?

Re: Toy Hobby Market Exclusive Transformers 2010 Unicron Revealed (1076613)
Posted by Torneira on May 20th, 2010 @ 12:57pm CDT

Yep. Awesome 8-}

They should make a WST Galvatron to go along with it like that Dead End Minicon =P~

Re: Toy Hobby Market Exclusive Transformers 2010 Unicron Revealed (1076616)
Posted by Zeds on May 20th, 2010 @ 1:03pm CDT

Already pre-ordered mine 2 weeks ago alongside MP-03 Ghost SS and MP-04S Sleeping OP. I am one happy camper. BRING IT! :KREMZEEK:

Re: Toy Hobby Market Exclusive Transformers 2010 Unicron Revealed (1076618)
Posted by zodconvoy on May 20th, 2010 @ 1:07pm CDT

Anybody want an Armada Unicron? Looking for a good home. Tore every toy store appart 3 times a week for several months looking for him and I couldn't bear to see him ripped to pieces to make some kibble based combiner! As a bonus, he's Reprolabel pimped out!

Re: Toy Hobby Market Exclusive Transformers 2010 Unicron Revealed (1076622)
Posted by Tigertrack on May 20th, 2010 @ 1:11pm CDT

UNicron, unicron, unicron...

Looks good. Not what I am most excited about, but still I will keep my pre-order.

Re: Toy Hobby Market Exclusive Transformers 2010 Unicron Revealed (1076626)
Posted by kirbenvost on May 20th, 2010 @ 1:27pm CDT

Well, as awesome as it looks, it's not $135 awesome. Not in the least. So I do believe Armada Unicron will do the trick for me, unless Hasbro is feeling especially charitable this year....

Counterpunch wrote:
Wouldn't it be totally rad of Hasbro to bring this to the West, retaining all of the paint apps at the $50-60 price point as a huge thank you for having bought him three times already over the years?

Totally rad.

Haha, we have an official wishful thinking tag? XD Well yes, indeed, that would be totally rad. Botcon, here we come? Though judging by past experience, if they did decide to do it it would be at least a year off...

zodconvoy wrote:Anybody want an Armada Unicron? Looking for a good home. Tore every toy store appart 3 times a week for several months looking for him and I couldn't bear to see him ripped to pieces to make some kibble based combiner! As a bonus, he's Reprolabel pimped out!

How much?

Not that I really have the funds at the moment...

Re: Toy Hobby Market Exclusive Transformers 2010 Unicron Revealed (1076629)
Posted by Jacob P. Galvatron on May 20th, 2010 @ 1:32pm CDT

Sweet. Now if I was rich, or had a steady income, I'd totally buy one.

Re: Toy Hobby Market Exclusive Transformers 2010 Unicron Revealed (1076632)
Posted by Counterpunch on May 20th, 2010 @ 1:35pm CDT

kirbenvost wrote:Well, as awesome as it looks, it's not $135 awesome. Not in the least. So I do believe Armada Unicron will do the trick for me, unless Hasbro is feeling especially charitable this year....

Counterpunch wrote:
Wouldn't it be totally rad of Hasbro to bring this to the West, retaining all of the paint apps at the $50-60 price point as a huge thank you for having bought him three times already over the years?

Totally rad.

Haha, we have an official wishful thinking tag? XD Well yes, indeed, that would be totally rad. Botcon, here we come? Though judging by past experience, if they did decide to do it it would be at least a year off...

It's highly recommended.

Re: Toy Hobby Market Exclusive Transformers 2010 Unicron Revealed (1076634)
Posted by --B-- on May 20th, 2010 @ 1:48pm CDT

kirbenvost wrote:Well, as awesome as it looks, it's not $135 awesome. Not in the least. So I do believe Armada Unicron will do the trick for me, unless Hasbro is feeling especially charitable this year....

I'm with you in that boat. I really like it, but 135 after botcon and after all of the FP upgrade sets, I have to cut something out. I perfer him in planet mode anyway, so the new head won't do as much for me.

Re: Toy Hobby Market Exclusive Transformers 2010 Unicron Revealed (1076643)
Posted by Supreme Convoy on May 20th, 2010 @ 2:16pm CDT

Simply amazing looking!

I love my Armada figure but this is astonishing looking.

Re: Toy Hobby Market Exclusive Transformers 2010 Unicron Revealed (1076644)
Posted by Vicalliose on May 20th, 2010 @ 2:16pm CDT

Dead Metal wrote:Wouldn't it be hilarious if someone posted on how the orange is too orange?

Well... It is. Although the only reason I mention it is because the legs and shell are painted black instead of gray. And because the red eyes bug me.

Re: Toy Hobby Market Exclusive Transformers 2010 Unicron Revealed (1076645)
Posted by Metallo on May 20th, 2010 @ 2:19pm CDT

Wow that looks awesome. Love the colors. I probably won't be able to afford it though.

Re: Toy Hobby Market Exclusive Transformers 2010 Unicron Revealed (1076647)
Posted by Mindmaster on May 20th, 2010 @ 2:20pm CDT

Whoa... Even has the right head! Too bad I can't buy from online stores :-(

Re: Toy Hobby Market Exclusive Transformers 2010 Unicron Revealed (1076657)
Posted by waaaaghlord on May 20th, 2010 @ 2:44pm CDT

The only downsides are the retention of the clear hand and the price tag. Given that I'm going to have to move house later in the year this is a reluctant pass at the moment. If Hasbro pull the same magic that they have with their MP Grimlock (based on last week's pictures) that situation could find itself changing in a hurry. Otherwise it's in the 'someday' pile, which really is a shame as I really, really want this.

Re: Toy Hobby Market Exclusive Transformers 2010 Unicron Revealed (1076667)
Posted by Varia31 on May 20th, 2010 @ 3:00pm CDT

Dead Metal wrote:Wouldn't it be hilarious if someone posted on how the orange is too orange?

Okay...

The orange is TOO orange!

:lol:

It actually looks fine though.

Re: Toy Hobby Market Exclusive Transformers 2010 Unicron Revealed (1076686)
Posted by kirbenvost on May 20th, 2010 @ 3:27pm CDT

--B-- wrote:
I'm with you in that boat. I really like it, but 135 after botcon and after all of the FP upgrade sets, I have to cut something out. I perfer him in planet mode anyway, so the new head won't do as much for me.

I actually kinda prefer the original head. Sure, the new one is way more G1 accurate, but the Armada one is kinda more badass looking, IMO. It's mostly the colors that do it for me, mainly the removal of most of the transparent plastic. But I kinda like the purple on the Armada one, and the grey planet rings/wings, regardlessof G1 accuracy. So yeah, when I compare those aspects, and think $50 versus $135...I think I can easily say which I'd rather have. Maybe for $80 I'd consider it, but not the current price.

Re: Toy Hobby Market Exclusive Transformers 2010 Unicron Revealed (1076690)
Posted by dragons on May 20th, 2010 @ 3:31pm CDT

if this one transfromerd into perfect circle i get him but repaint only with new head ill either wait or pass

Re: Toy Hobby Market Exclusive Transformers 2010 Unicron Revealed (1076693)
Posted by Cobalt Prime on May 20th, 2010 @ 3:35pm CDT

Though I'm happy for the folks who are excited about this release, I'm gonna emphatically pass. Having the Armada and Energon versions already, the ONLY way I would invest in a 3rd iteration of this mold is if they filled that cavernous space in his abdomen with some decent sound producing electronics. The blinky-blink stuff alone just doesn't cut it on a figure of this magnitude.
Picture it...a apocalyptic blasting sound for his chest cannon and a "I am UNICRON" voice sample in an Orsonesque voice....that would be wicked.

Re: Toy Hobby Market Exclusive Transformers 2010 Unicron Revealed (1076698)
Posted by Rated X on May 20th, 2010 @ 3:44pm CDT

Looks great...I hope it gets released in the USA !!! Thats the way unicron should look. I have the Armada (Classics) version. But of course you gotta remember the mold is an exact copy of the Armada Unicron and all the features including the extra set of horns on his shoulders, blaster coming out of his chest, 2 instead of 3 tentacles on each wing, and missle blasters on legs are all accurate to the Armada cartoon.

Re: Toy Hobby Market Exclusive Transformers 2010 Unicron Revealed (1076700)
Posted by craggy on May 20th, 2010 @ 3:46pm CDT

I too think the orange is a bit too orange. He's more yellow-y orange (and grey, rather than black) in the film. That said, this still looks great. Won't get it myself, for the monies, but I do like it.

Re: Toy Hobby Market Exclusive Transformers 2010 Unicron Revealed (1076701)
Posted by Sabrblade on May 20th, 2010 @ 3:46pm CDT

Dear Hasbro,

Please, please, please put this in the Generations line. :PRAY:

We know that you already rereleased the Armada color-schemed figure in the Universe 2008 line, but this is a pure money-maker and will sell like hotcakes! Fans LOVE this kind of stuff and will buy it. Seeing as how much of a winner the Animated Arcee figure was, then this would undoubtly be a gold mine!

Signed,
The Fans

:-B

Re: Toy Hobby Market Exclusive Transformers 2010 Unicron Revealed (1076703)
Posted by Chaoslock on May 20th, 2010 @ 3:47pm CDT

After seeing this pic, I had to watch the ending of the 86 movie. Now I must have this figure. The Armada was weak because of the clear parts, but this looks perfect.

I can only hope they change the planet-mouth too to be show-accurate.

Re: Toy Hobby Market Exclusive Transformers 2010 Unicron Revealed (1076707)
Posted by harvester on May 20th, 2010 @ 3:53pm CDT

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:
T-Macksimus wrote:Black and orange??? So are they taking their cue from Disney Label Halloween Mickey Prime? Can't say as I'm exactly overwhelmed by this particular repaint.

Those were G1 Unicron's colors, you know... Check out the movie sometime

And I already have Armada Unicron and Cybertron Primus, along with a designated spot, but this is really making me rethink everything! I'm gonna wait on this one...

Im not complaining cause I too think this is the best paint job and I might finally own a Unicron figure, but wasn't he grey and orange in the movie? not black at all. Good base color for adding your own grey paint to it. I also hope for the G1 planet eater mouth than the Armada version but I doubt they'll change that if they already changed the head (but how awesome would that be?)

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