Haslab War for Cybertron Unicron Review Round Up
Friday, March 26th, 2021 3:11PM CDT
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Well the time is upon us, the end is very well beyond nigh for a chosen few. HasLab Unicron is Shipping out across the world and reviews are cropping up. We've already seen fellow Seibertron user, and YouTube toy reviewer, PrimeVsPrime's review but to wet your appetite for his arrival (or make you glad you didn't back this behemoth) here's a round up of all the latest Unicron reviews!
Thanks to fellow Seibertron user, transformnerd114, we've learned that Peaugh, has uploaded his review of the chaos bringer!
There's also a review by Samus Ng.
One by M3 Reviews (Done with Pop The Trunk Toys).
...And another one by Mad Hatter Reviews.
If all those reviews are still not enough to wet your appetite,then check out Seibertron's own HasLab Unicron gallery here! While this is only photos of Unicron's gorgeous planet mode, there's more then enough to feast your eyes on!
Are you awaiting the chaos bringer? Have you already got yours? Glad you haven't got it?
Shout out in the Energon Pub and stay tuned to Seibertron for all the latest news and reviews!
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Posted by Regimus Prime on March 26th, 2021 @ 3:12pm CDT
Posted by Immortal Starscream on March 26th, 2021 @ 3:29pm CDT
https://youtu.be/ysJfl2ZU79w
Posted by Emerje on March 26th, 2021 @ 3:43pm CDT
Counterpunch wrote:Update: No change.
So...no update.
Same. Sounds like people who bought from TFSource are going to get them before some of us who ordered direct from Pulse.
Emerje
Posted by alekese on March 26th, 2021 @ 3:52pm CDT
Posted by Gauntlet101010 on March 26th, 2021 @ 4:14pm CDT
How well does it hold Primus? And Armadacron? It looks pretty secure .... is that just photo magic?
Posted by Sabrblade on March 26th, 2021 @ 4:18pm CDT
I need to know how tall the planet mode on its stand is from the bottom of the stand to the top north pole of the planet mode's surface, not counting the top ring.
And how many inches away from the planet's surface the rings stick out (basically, how long each of the four connector pieces are).
Posted by o.supreme on March 26th, 2021 @ 5:24pm CDT
Posted by Seibertron on March 26th, 2021 @ 5:37pm CDT
Gauntlet101010 wrote:What, no comparison with McDonald's Unicron?
How well does it hold Primus? And Armadacron? It looks pretty secure .... is that just photo magic?
Not yet for McDonald's Unicron!
Not photo magic, WFC held them both with no problem, but I wouldn't leave them like that for long. Armada Unicron did fall off the first time I tried it, but was able to get it to rest on his horns good long enough for my pics.
Posted by blackeyedprime on March 26th, 2021 @ 5:58pm CDT
Looks awesome eating Primus and should definitely have had the Quint ship instead of the autobot shuttle.
Posted by First-Aid on March 26th, 2021 @ 8:40pm CDT
Posted by Bumblevivisector on March 26th, 2021 @ 10:23pm CDT
Have never handled a toy so challenging to move, by car or just through doorways.
My friends' kids wouldn't get near it at first, too overwhelming. 6 y/o girl finally tried the opening maw feature, but I guess turning that disk requires adult strength.
Watched Earthrise for the first time while assembling, and just as I finished attaching the ring, he showed up onscreen!
Just mounting him on the stand is a nerve-wracking leap of faith that I'm not irreparably scraping something a millimeter out of place inside.
Every time I pick him up, I feel this urge to buy an incomplete USS Flagg and smash it to bits. Or roll it over Indiana Jones. I haven't gotten a full night's sleep since unboxing, so I still can't quite believe this thing actually happened. Gonna' fix that now.
Posted by Burn on March 27th, 2021 @ 3:28am CDT
ZeroWolf wrote:Well the time is upon us, the end is very well beyond nigh for a chosen few. HasLab Unicron is Shipping out across the world and reviews are cropping up. We've already seen fellow Seibertron user, and YouTube toy reviewer, PrimeVsPrime's review but to wet your appetite for his arrival (or make you glad you didn't back this behemoth) here's a round up of all the latest Unicron reviews!
Once again, no love for the Australian un-boxing video.
Posted by Cyber Bishop on March 27th, 2021 @ 12:58pm CDT
Posted by Seibertron on March 27th, 2021 @ 2:09pm CDT
Posted by Seibertron on March 27th, 2021 @ 9:40pm CDT
Posted by Seibertron on March 27th, 2021 @ 9:42pm CDT
Posted by First-Aid on March 27th, 2021 @ 10:05pm CDT
...damn dude, we're getting old...
Posted by Seibertron on March 27th, 2021 @ 10:19pm CDT
First-Aid wrote:Holy Crap, Ryan! I can't believe how big your daughter has gotten! I remember you announcing her like it was last year...
...damn dude, we're getting old...
This is my youngest child with Titans Return Fortress Maximus back in 2016 when she was a little over 1.5 years old and with her now at about 6.5 years old! Definitely feeling old because it seems like just yesterday that Titans Return Fortress Maximus came out. Damn! These pics say otherwise though.
Posted by Sabrblade on March 27th, 2021 @ 11:10pm CDT
Sabrblade wrote:Could someone who has Unicron right now in planet mode take some measurements for me?
I need to know how tall the planet mode on its stand is from the bottom of the stand to the top north pole of the planet mode's surface, not counting the top ring.
And how many inches away from the planet's surface the rings stick out (basically, how long each of the four connector pieces are).
Posted by Seibertron on March 27th, 2021 @ 11:20pm CDT
Sabrblade wrote:Sabrblade wrote:Could someone who has Unicron right now in planet mode take some measurements for me?
I need to know how tall the planet mode on its stand is from the bottom of the stand to the top north pole of the planet mode's surface, not counting the top ring.
And how many inches away from the planet's surface the rings stick out (basically, how long each of the four connector pieces are).
Saw your quote. I can do this after I finish the photoshoot in a day or two or someone else can hopefully help you out with the measurements.
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on March 28th, 2021 @ 1:43pm CDT
Seibertron wrote:Sabrblade wrote:Sabrblade wrote:Could someone who has Unicron right now in planet mode take some measurements for me?
I need to know how tall the planet mode on its stand is from the bottom of the stand to the top north pole of the planet mode's surface, not counting the top ring.
And how many inches away from the planet's surface the rings stick out (basically, how long each of the four connector pieces are).
Saw your quote. I can do this after I finish the photoshoot in a day or two or someone else can hopefully help you out with the measurements.
With the ring, go for 3.5 to 4 feet. He's BIG (and apparently HEAVY)!
:EDIT: I just looked at my Target cube furniture, 24"W x 35.75"H x 11.75"D (or 2 x 3 cubes)... In my mind I severely underestimated his size.
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on March 28th, 2021 @ 3:33pm CDT
Posted by First-Aid on March 28th, 2021 @ 3:48pm CDT
D-Maximal_Primal wrote:
Holy smokes....
I am really glad I did cancel. The planet mode is imposing and great looking, but holy crap Ryan, your photos just highlight how bad that robot mode is. They did not nail that, they didn't even swing the hammer in the general vicinity.
How so? I think he was demonstrating ROM of the hip joint there..
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on March 28th, 2021 @ 4:05pm CDT
First-Aid wrote:D-Maximal_Primal wrote:Seibertron wrote:Teaser pics of WFCT Unicron
Holy smokes....
I am really glad I did cancel. The planet mode is imposing and great looking, but holy crap Ryan, your photos just highlight how bad that robot mode is. They did not nail that, they didn't even swing the hammer in the general vicinity.
How so? I think he was demonstrating ROM of the hip joint there..
1) Unicron is extremely pudgy and round. In that first pic, he is supposed to be leaning over and staring someone down in an imposing fashion. Instead, he looks like he's struggling to bend over to grab the giant piece of cake he dropped.
2) the head is simultaneously too fat for the body it's on but the face is still too small.
3) the frikkin kibble.
4) the colors.
5) the kibble.
6) the arrangement and position of the spikes just seem to get in the way of any way his limbs try to move. In those photos, the spikes are everywhere and seem to be rubbing against every thing.
Posted by Seibertron on March 28th, 2021 @ 5:55pm CDT
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on March 28th, 2021 @ 6:23pm CDT
Seibertron wrote:To each their own. Its an incredible toy.
But, if i can ask and you can be plainly honest, is it an incredible $600 toy? As much as I've heard several people really liking the toy, they've also admitted that they do not believe the toy was worth the full asking price.
Posted by Seibertron on March 28th, 2021 @ 7:25pm CDT
D-Maximal_Primal wrote:Seibertron wrote:To each their own. Its an incredible toy.
But, if i can ask and you can be plainly honest, is it an incredible $600 toy? As much as I've heard several people really liking the toy, they've also admitted that they do not believe the toy was worth the full asking price.
I think it's worth a lot more than the $600. It will be the highlight of collections for years to come. A holy grail, much like how G1 Fortress Maximus was a key pinnacle and focus of collections for many years.
I'm extremely happy with this toy. Can't wait to share more pics with all of you soon.
Posted by First-Aid on March 28th, 2021 @ 10:16pm CDT
Seibertron wrote:D-Maximal_Primal wrote:Seibertron wrote:To each their own. Its an incredible toy.
But, if i can ask and you can be plainly honest, is it an incredible $600 toy? As much as I've heard several people really liking the toy, they've also admitted that they do not believe the toy was worth the full asking price.
I think it's worth a lot more than the $600. It will be the highlight of collections for years to come. A holy grail, much like how G1 Fortress Maximus was a key pinnacle and focus of collections for many years.
I'm extremely happy with this toy. Can't wait to share more pics with all of you soon.
I may have just soiled myself at this ringing endorsement.
Posted by Rodimus Knight on March 29th, 2021 @ 9:46am CDT
Seibertron wrote:Gauntlet101010 wrote:What, no comparison with McDonald's Unicron?
How well does it hold Primus? And Armadacron? It looks pretty secure .... is that just photo magic?
Not yet for McDonald's Unicron!
Not photo magic, WFC held them both with no problem, but I wouldn't leave them like that for long. Armada Unicron did fall off the first time I tried it, but was able to get it to rest on his horns good long enough for my pics.
I tried the same thing and couldn't get it to hold. You must have gotten some strong joints there.
Posted by Counterpunch on March 29th, 2021 @ 11:38am CDT
Posted by Seibertron on March 29th, 2021 @ 1:50pm CDT
Transformers War for Cybertron: Trilogy Unicron Gallery
The second part of our planet-sized gallery of Transformers War for Cybertron Trilogy UNICRON has now been posted. Last week, we posted the first half of Unicron's gallery which featured Unicron's behemoth of a planet mode. And now we've completed the gallery with the second half which features Unicron's transformation pics as well as his massive robot mode.
At 27 inches tall, HasLab Unicron towers over the other Titan Class figures in height. With over 50 points of articulation, Unicron is able to achieve many fantastic poses, especially after freeing him from the included black stand. This was definitely something that I was anxious to see since so many of the previous images of Unicron just posted him in a not-so-exciting stationary pose. Rest assured, Unicron is just as posable as we've come to expect with recent Transformers toys with ankle tilts, wrist rotation, individual fingers, 360 degree waist swivel, movable head and so much more. The only limitation that I came across while posing Unicron were his shoulder joints limited some poses due to the way that he's constructed, but to be honest, I only came across that limitation after thoroughly exploring the many poses of which he is more than capable.
The Seibertron.com gallery of Unicron includes the standard poses you've come to expect which have been featured in thousands of galleries on Seibertron.com, even including the less-than-exciting "bottom of foot" shot. For comparison shots, I busted out every single Unicron toy I have currently in my possession right down to McDonald's Happy Meal Energon Unicron and Robot Heroes Unicron! Prior to that, I photographed the Lord of Chaos alongside every unique Titan Class mold (sorry Grand Max!) ... including individual comparison shots for your viewing enjoyment. Can we just call Unicron a Planet Class figure now??? After taking the family portrait of Unicrons and the Titan Class figures, I proceeded to gather around as many Transformers The Movie toys of characters prominently featured in the animated film with Unicron. The gallery wraps up with shots of Unicron driving my van and walking around the Seibertron HQ store.
If you missed out on Unicron or want a second one, dozens are available at crazy after market prices on eBay currently.
As they say, a picture is worth a thousand words so let's see what 650 images of the universal Chaos Bringer can do. I may update the gallery later on to include a few more shots but after spending over 5 days photographing this monster planet, I had to move on to some other things for the time being. Enjoy the largest gallery ever to grace the pages of Seibertron.com. Please be sure to share your thoughts about Unicron on Seibertron.com's forums and if you have any additional shots that you think I missed, please let me know.
'Til all are one!
War for Cybertron: Trilogy Unicron (650 images) - Miscellaneous
Posted by Sabrblade on March 29th, 2021 @ 1:56pm CDT
Posted by Seibertron on March 29th, 2021 @ 2:01pm CDT
Sabrblade wrote:Does his head need to detach to transform or can it stay attached when in planet mode?
It can be done while attached in planet mode. I think you just need to move his horns downward, similar to Armada Unicron. I would just detach it to make sure that the head doesn't somehow detach inside and damage his face plate(s).
Posted by First-Aid on March 29th, 2021 @ 3:48pm CDT
Posted by Overcracker on March 29th, 2021 @ 3:56pm CDT
Fuuuuuge I tells ya!
Armada Unicron looks like a small moon... err fully armed and operational battle station.... compared to him.
Also, here's some nightmare fuel for ya:
Posted by First-Aid on March 29th, 2021 @ 4:12pm CDT
Overcracker wrote:Armada Unicron looks like a small moon... err fully armed and operational battle station.... compared to him.
I haven't gone into the gallery yet as I have an exam on diabetes and pediatric and adult GI issues that I'm studying for, but I REALLY REALLY home there is a picture in there with the SWTF Death Star since you made that comment...
Posted by Gauntlet101010 on March 29th, 2021 @ 4:18pm CDT
Seeing all these pics makes me really excited to get mine in the mail!
I hope earlier criticisms don't hide the fact that I'm still glad I decided to get this guy. Grey maw, misleading interview, and all those other gripes aside, this guy looks incredible. And the pics really put how large this guy is next to other titans to rest.
It seems almost a shame to post some of these pictures with TR Galvatron instead of the upcoming Studio version. He looks so out of place with everyone else.
Posted by Overcracker on March 29th, 2021 @ 4:18pm CDT
First-Aid wrote:Overcracker wrote:Armada Unicron looks like a small moon... err fully armed and operational battle station.... compared to him.
I haven't gone into the gallery yet as I have an exam on diabetes and pediatric and adult GI issues that I'm studying for, but I REALLY REALLY home there is a picture in there with the SWTF Death Star since you made that comment...
Mixing my franchises yes.
Unfortunately no pic with Darth.
but he's about the same size as Armada Unicron...
Posted by jtanimator on March 29th, 2021 @ 4:19pm CDT
Posted by Overcracker on March 29th, 2021 @ 4:24pm CDT
jtanimator wrote:Welp, I guess I’m now ready to go pay some ridiculous aftermarket prices for this guy. Do I regret not purchasing him during the crowdfund? Nope, cause I literally couldn’t at the time. But now, I can and I will. Pray for my wife’s blessing! I’m off to eBay!
Good luck with that. There's one going for 860 bucks which seems reasonable.
There's also one going for $10,000 bucks which is just insane.
Every other offer is somewhere within the $1200 to $2500 range. So twice to 4 times its original price.
Posted by FiddlerUndone on March 29th, 2021 @ 4:53pm CDT
Counterpunch wrote:3 weeks since my label was created.
Might be worth checking FedEx again. Mine just got updated with a "delivery" day of Friday. Pulse still says unfulfilled.
Sigh. Guess I'll be picking it up from the FedEx depot an hour away on Saturday morning. I really wish Pulse would offer a second shipping option. FedEx is the only parcel service that considers my address too rural to deliver to. And they've already lost two packages this year.
Fid
Posted by Slashercon on March 29th, 2021 @ 6:30pm CDT
Posted by geokaiser on March 29th, 2021 @ 6:58pm CDT
https://youtu.be/inO3k0FBUqk
A slightly different ending:
https://youtu.be/TnL6EvxzPew
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on March 29th, 2021 @ 8:14pm CDT
Man, I wish he looked more like the Unicron that was in that comic. Like a 2nd head option at least, like the Sentinel had.
FiddlerUndone wrote:Counterpunch wrote:3 weeks since my label was created.
Might be worth checking FedEx again. Mine just got updated with a "delivery" day of Friday. Pulse still says unfulfilled.
Sigh. Guess I'll be picking it up from the FedEx depot an hour away on Saturday morning. I really wish Pulse would offer a second shipping option. FedEx is the only parcel service that considers my address too rural to deliver to. And they've already lost two packages this year.
Fid
I've lost faith in Fedex recently, in the past year 4 figures have gone missing, most recently Grimlock
Posted by joevill on March 29th, 2021 @ 8:17pm CDT
Posted by Emerje on March 29th, 2021 @ 9:56pm CDT
FiddlerUndone wrote:Counterpunch wrote:3 weeks since my label was created.
Might be worth checking FedEx again. Mine just got updated with a "delivery" day of Friday. Pulse still says unfulfilled.
Same, got an email at 6:30pm telling me he just shipped. Mine wont be showing up until next Monday unfortunately. I probably wont be available when it arrives so I hope they just drop it off and ignore the signature requirement like others have reported.
Emerje
Posted by Nemesis Destron on March 29th, 2021 @ 11:13pm CDT
Sorry for not doing better showing the actual headline from the website, I'm just not so savvy.
Posted by Seibertron on March 29th, 2021 @ 11:21pm CDT
Posted by Emerje on March 30th, 2021 @ 1:28am CDT
Seibertron wrote:Emerje wrote:FiddlerUndone wrote:Counterpunch wrote:3 weeks since my label was created.
Might be worth checking FedEx again. Mine just got updated with a "delivery" day of Friday. Pulse still says unfulfilled.
Same, got an email at 6:30pm telling me he just shipped. Mine wont be showing up until next Monday unfortunately. I probably wont be available when it arrives so I hope they just drop it off and ignore the signature requirement like others have reported.
Emerje
According to the timestamps of the photos I took while transforming Unicron, I started at 4:49pm and finished at 6:04pm. Mind you, I took 72 photos of the process and got stumped a couple of times when the instructions didn't make sense to me. I think I did pretty good. That was basically a photo per minute during the transformation process, so not bad. I'm assuming I could do it in about 30 minutes now that I'm familiar with it. He's actually very straightforward once you "learn" his transformation.
I'm guessing this was intended to be in reply to Nemesis Destron.
Emerje
Posted by Counterpunch on March 30th, 2021 @ 9:51am CDT
Emerje wrote:FiddlerUndone wrote:Counterpunch wrote:3 weeks since my label was created.
Might be worth checking FedEx again. Mine just got updated with a "delivery" day of Friday. Pulse still says unfulfilled.
Same, got an email at 6:30pm telling me he just shipped. Mine wont be showing up until next Monday unfortunately. I probably wont be available when it arrives so I hope they just drop it off and ignore the signature requirement like others have reported.
Emerje
My FedEX account notified me yesterday afternoon. I got my email from Pulse about 3 hours later.
Friday eta.
All I wanted from the beginning was to keep apprised of what was going down.