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Jumpstarter

2012-10-24T17:02:22Z

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{{disambig2|the Autobot subgroup from ''Generation 1''|the Mini-Con from ''Armada''|Jumpstart}}
:''The Jumpstarters are an [[Autobot]] subgroup from the [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:LastStandoftheWreckers1-Jumpstarters 'explain'.jpg|right|400px|thumb|]]
The '''Jumpstarters''' are [[Topspin (G1)|Topspin]] and [[Twin Twist]], impulsive warriors with the ability to transform from vehicle to robot in less than half a second.<ref>Twin Twist's toy bio and both of their ''[[The Transformers Universe|Universe]]'' bios.</ref>

==Fiction==
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===Marvel Comics continuity===
They were members of the Wreckers.

They died. {{storylink|Time Wars}}

===Dreamwave comics continuity===
They were members of the Wreckers.

===IDW comics continuity===
They were members of the Wreckers. {{storylink|Stormbringer issue 3|Stormbringer #3}}

They died. {{storylink|The Transformers: Last Stand of the Wreckers|Last Stand of the Wreckers}}

==Toys==
===Generation 1===
* '''Jumpstarters''' (1985)
** [[Topspin (G1)|Topspin]]
** [[Twin Twist]]
:The Jumpstarters were sold boxed at the $6 price point; Topspin transforms into a futuristic Cybertronian hovercraft-type thing, while Twin Twist's alternate mode is a double-drilling tank. Both Jumpstarters are notable for their [[autotransformation|autotransforming]] feature. Their [[alternate mode]]s are spring-loaded, and held into place by a catch. Equipped with [[pull-back motor]]s, they race forward when released, tripping the catch, which allows internal springs to snap the robots' bulky legs into place, which are balanced so as to leave the robot standing upright on its rather broad feet.

:On the back of both figures' heads is a device resembling a switch. The switch is asymmetric and each position presents a different gap between the back of the head and the surface the toy is running on. When the spring-loaded transformation is triggered, the inertia of the legs unfolding in one direction torques the body backward in the opposite direction, causing the whole unit to rear up on the rubber driving wheels. When the switch on the back of the head comes in contact with the running surface, it becomes the new fulcrum point for levering the toy up off the surface, both increasing the lever length between the spring hips and the running surface, and lifting the driving wheels off the surface, removing any forward acceleration from the jumble of intersecting forces. That anonymous bit of plastic on the back of the head thus controls the timing for the wheels to be removed from contact with the running surface, the moment when the lever length and thus the force required to rotate the body backward increase significantly, and the angle at which the whole assembly is positioned when the giant feet impact the prongs/screws of the upper body, creating the sudden 'snap' that tosses the whole assembly up onto its feet. Changing the little tabs' position can be the deciding factor between landing dramatically upright, smacking forward onto your face, or flopping limply onto your back.

:Jumpstarters were made in sufficient numbers to fill the toy boxes of the entire known universe.
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==Other "Jumpstarters"==
[[Image:Tww4 yellow jumpstarter.jpg|thumb|250px|This yellow guy is not one of Salt-Man-X's many color schemes, presumably he's someone new.]]
Since "Jumpstarter," like [[Battlecharger]], appears to be a classification; Topspin and Twin Twist are the only known members.

Nevertheless, Transformers [[fandom|fans]] frequently refer to other toys/characters which share Topspin and Twin Twist's body type as Jumpstarters. These include:
* [[Salt-Man X]]
* [[Salt-Man Z]]
* [[Robot-Man X]]
* [[Robot-Man Z]]
* A mysterious fiction-only [[Yellow Jumpstarter|yellow-and-black "Jumpstarter"]] from a 2003 Dreamwave comic.

Notably "Salt-Man" literally means "Jump Man." It's possible that all of these Transformers may be Jumpstarters.

==Notes==
* In 1985, the Jumpstarters' toys were the subject of a legal conflict between [[Hasbro]] and a company named Sparkle Toys that had made [[knockoff]]s of the Jumpstarters. The court ruling on the matter serves as a basis for the argument that yes, most knockoffs are indeed ''illegal''. Despite this, there are still various toys by other companies using the basic flip-changing <strike>[[trademark|transformation]]</strike> [[transformation (toys)|conversion]] made popular by the Jumpstarters.
* Hasbro themselves made use of the concept again with the "Flip and Attack" toys released as part of the toy line accompanying the 2012 ''[[Avengers]]'' movie. Despite the opportunity, they're ''not'' cross-branded as part of the ''[[Transformers: Crossovers]]'' franchise, however the packaging does say "With TRANSFORMERS technology" on the side insert, complete with Transformers logo.

===Foreign names===
*''French:'' '''Démarreurs-Bondisseurs''' (Canada)

==References==
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[[Category:Autobot subgroups]]
[[Category:Generation 1 subgroups]]

Unicron/toys

2012-08-29T16:24:16Z

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'''[[Unicron]]''' has managed to amass plenty of toys, many of them unproduced.

==Toys==
===Generation 1===
[[Image:G1toy-UnicronprotoHasbro.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Look out! The CBS logo is on a murderous rampage!]]
* '''Unicron''' (Hasbro)

:An unproduced toy for Unicron was to have been released in [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]]. It was a blue and yellow robot about one foot tall and was able to transform into a planet. It was to have come with a voice chip and a "planet microphone" to allow owners to speak through the toy. It also would have had a gun that became a stand for the planet mode and a blue "shield" that unfolded and covered the yellow part of his chest in planet mode. It bears an uncanny physical resemblance to [[Orson Welles]]. This figure had a public "debut" of sorts at [[BotCon 1996]], where it was mistransformed, but later convention appearances would feature it accurately transformed.

[[Image:UnicronPatentShieldGun.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Peekaboo! I eat you!]]

: Though the [[prototype]] had the tallest robot mode at the time of its planned release, it was ultimately shorter than [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]].

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[[Image:G1toy-UnicronprotoTakara.jpg|right|thumb|300px|He's green with evil!]]
* '''Unicron''' (Takara)

: Takara was to release a toy similar to Hasbro's attempt, but it was green and yellow, possessing different [[paint operation]]s and molding. It also was to come with a base that set up a "planetary system" with Unicron and a moon culled from movie preproduction materials that did...something. So far, this version of the toy has been shown only through Takara print materials.

: The placement of yellow is identical to the early art of Unicron which labels him "[[:Image:Model-TheEntity.jpg|The Entity]]." Additionally, he appears to sport a Decepticon [[rubsign]]. Assuming the rubsign is the same size as every other one, Takara's version of Unicron is considerably smaller than Hasbro's.

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[[Image:TF2010toy-Unicron.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Orange you glad it's 2010?]]
*'''Unicron''' (Supreme, 2010)
**''Accessories'': 6 missiles, giant chest-missile

:A [[retool]] of Supreme Class ''Armada'' Unicron toy (see below), this Unicron is given a new head and an [[The Transformers: The Movie|animated film]]-inspired deco. He retains all of his original [[gimmick]]s, including electronics. His [[Mini-Con]] partner, [[Dead End (Armada)|Bug]], is still included.

: This set is only available in Japan as a [[Toy Hobby Market]] [[exclusive]], with orders being taken from [[June 1]]st through [[July 4]]th. The toy was released at the end of September 2010. Unicron is part of [[TakaraTomy|Takara]]'s ''[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers 2010 (franchise)|Transformers 2010]]'' anniversary celebration, and he includes two "[[Robot Point|points]]" redeemable towards a talking stand for ''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece| Masterpiece]]'' [[Hot Rod (G1)|Rodimus Convoy]].

: This Unicron utilizes parts from both versions of ''Armada'' Unicron, having wings from the initial release, but hinged shoulder plates with holes on the backs for pegs from the slightly retooled version.

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===Beast Wars===
[[Image:BWNeo-Unicron.jpg|right|300px|thumb|A robot with a hemisphere on his back.]]
* '''Unicron'''

: Takara tried again to produce a Unicron toy during ''[[Super Lifeform Transformers: Beast Wars Neo (franchise)|Beast Wars Neo]]'' (as the character figured prominently to the endings of both the cartoon and manga), only going as far as the resin prototype stage before canceling it. It was said to be around the size of [[Optimus Primal/toys#OptimalOptimus|"Optimal Optimus"]] and had several gimmicks, such as an opening robot mouth when the horns were squeezed, and a claw and a drill that were stored in the planet "shell" in robot mode. One hard copy was shown at the Tokyo Toy Fair. Fans attempted to lobby for an unassembled, unpainted, and likely one-color "garage kit" version of the toy, but this never came to be...probably because the cost per unit would have been several hundred dollars.

: Interestingly enough, neither the cartoon nor manga version of ''Neo'' Unicron looked like the toy.

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===Armada===
[[Image:Unicrontoyarmada.jpg|right|300px|thumb|And the fandom rejoiced (and complained).]]
*'''Unicron with Mini-Con Dead End''' (Supreme, 2003)
** ''Japanese ID number:'' '''MX-00'''
**''Accessories'': 6 missiles, giant chest-missile

: Unicron from the [[Transformers: Armada (toyline)|''Armada'' toyline]] is an orange and transparent purple Supreme-size toy that transforms into a planet. It features many Mini-Con [[Powerlinx]] plugs on the planet's rings, and "chomping" jaws activated by moving the mandibles. The packed-in Mini-Con [[Dead End (Armada)|Dead End]] in moon-mode plugs into a specially shaped socket on Unicron's planet form, just above his gaping maw. Powerlinx plugs on his sides activate the triple spring-loaded missile launchers, which end up on his robot mode legs. In robot mode, he has hidden compartments for Mini-Cons in his robot-mode legs and abdomen. One Powerlinx plug on the back of the robot mode activates blinking eye lights and a cannon that bursts from the chest and shoots a missile. A button on the top of the head also activates the blinking eye lights. Pushing his right hand back slightly into the cuff causes it to light up.

:In total, the toy can hold up to 27 Mini-Cons in planet mode and 30 in robot mode—34 if you count the two conveniently shaped pegs on the back of his right hand and if a Mini-Con is stored in the compartment on each leg. 24 of the Powerlinx points are situated on his wings/planet ring.
:That's a lot of Mini-Cons!

: This toy is notable for being the first "modern" Transformers release in the main line at the $50-price point. Due to his success, other releases like ''Energon'' [[Omega Supreme (Energon)|Omega Supreme]] came into being.

: The [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] release of Unicron uses a lighter orange, slightly more transparent plastic, and different paint applications than the [[Hasbro]] version.

: The toy had a minor running change where a slot and tab were added to the shoulder and wing column, respectively, to keep the rings more firmly in place in planet mode. Early publicity photos and some catalog shots also show that the two nubs on either outside edge of the shoulders were originally full-fledged spikes, dulled down for safety.

: This mold was used to make the [[Unicron of Light|Mini-Con doppelganger of Unicron]].

::*[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Unicron/Unicron/unicron.htm ''More information on ''Armada'' Unicron at TFU.info'']

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===Energon===
[[Image:Energon Unicron toy.jpg|right|300px|thumb|This is worth more to somebody outside of Japan if it was bought inside Japan.]]
*'''Unicron''' (Supreme, 2004)
**''Accessories'': 6 missiles, giant chest-missile

: Unicron's ''Armada'' toy was [[Redeco|redecoed]] for the [[Transformers: Energon (toyline)|''Energon'' toyline]], sporting black and transparent orange, with "Energon damage" patterns, representing his shattered and damaged form. All of the gimmicks from the previous version are intact in this one. The color scheme itself is an homage to a [http://www.toyarchive.com/Transformers/Displays/JapanMovieUnicronInflat1.html Japanese-only inflatable store display]. That's right, $50 to look like a 20-year-old balloon from the other side of the world.

: Early shipments of Unicron in ''Energon'' packaging shipped with either the orange ''Armada'' Unicron or the black ''Energon'' Unicron inside, in seemingly equal amounts for a short while. Eventually, the orange version was phased out and black was the only shipping version.

::*[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Unicron/Unicron/unicron.htm ''More information on ''Energon'' Unicron at TFU.info'']

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[[Image:Energontoy-McUnicron.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Unicron will make an unhappy meal of you.]]
*'''Unicron''' (Fast Food Premium, 2004)

: Available in one of two different European-market McDonald's Happy Meal promotions, this Unicron toy is based on ''Energon'' Unicron, being primarily black. It is very small, and the transformation consists of simply opening the planet mode to reveal the robot.

: When his Energon cube is clicked into position, the cube's power switch set to "on," and the toy's button depressed, his body lights up.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Unicron/McUnicron/unicron.htm More information on McDonald's Unicron at TFU.info]''

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===Cybertron===
[[Image:Cybertron Unicron toy.jpg|right|300px|thumb|ZERG RUSH KEKEKEKEKEKEKEKE]]
*'''Unicron''' (Deluxe, 2006)
**''Accessories'': Missile, 4 spines (2 long, 2 short), Planet X Cyber Key

: Unicron in the [[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|''Cybertron'' line]] is a Deluxe-class toy that transforms into a futuristic tank. In robot mode, he sports a battle-damaged appearance, with his head featuring a skull-like design mimicking the Unicron head that comes with Cybertron Primus. In both tank and robot modes, he features a main cannon with spring-loaded missile launcher, plus plugging a [[Cyber Planet Key]] into his back end opens up a port on his front (which bears a striking similarity to his planet maw) that reveals a (non-firing) triple-barreled cannon. His side-spikes in tank mode can be removed to become hand-weapons in robot mode.

: He includes a [[Planet X (Cybertron)|Planet X]]-style Cyber Planet Key, with the [[Cyber Key Codes|Key Code]] "'''dgt3'''" on the back. He is the first Unicron toy to be placed with the Decepticon faction for the purposes of marketing.

::*[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Unicron/Unicron/unicron.htm ''More information on ''Cybertron'' Unicron at TFU.info'']

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[[Image:Unicronhead.jpg|right|150px|thumb|That worked a lot better for Fort Max.]]
*'''Cybertron Primus''' (Supreme, 2006)

: Certain shipments of ''Cybertron'''s Cybertron [[Primus]] toy had a pack-in Unicron head. The head is based on ''Armada'' Unicron's, with half of the face stripped away to reveal a robotic "skull". To provide the impression of locomotion, tentacles were added to the base of the head.

: The packaging for this variation of Primus was specifically changed with a callout for the Unicron head. This was originally supposed to be the first version of the Primus toy shipped, and only for a limited time, but both versions ended up shipping simultaneously, leading to some hunting to get the packed-in Uniskull.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Primus/Primus/primus.htm More information on Unicron's head (with Primus) at TFU.info]''

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===Universe (2008)===
*'''Unicron''' (Supreme, 2008)
**''Accessories'': 6 missiles, giant chest-missile

:For ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe]]'', ''Armada'' Unicron was [[rebranding|rebranded]] with only very minimal color differences, even retaining the ''Armada'' release's product code. He was sold as a [[Toys"R"Us]] [[exclusive]]. As with all Unicron products produced by Hasbro since ''Cybertron'' Unicron, he is placed in the Decepticon faction. Once again, the on-box [[bio]] profile describes Unicron's nature as a [[multiversal singularity]].
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===Transformers (2010)===
[[Image:2010 Amazon Unicron.jpg|right|300px|thumb|]]
*'''Unicron''' (Supreme, 2011)
**''Accessories'': 6 missiles, giant chest-missile

:Made in honor of the 25th anniversary of ''The Transformers: The Movie'', the 2010 ''Transformers'' toyline's Unicron is, ironically enough, a ''comic''-inspired redeco of TakaraTomy's "Welcome to 2010" Unicron release. It is now cast in metallic gray and gold-ish orange, as well as a muted blue. It comes with the Mini-Con [[Kranix]] and is exclusive to Amazon.com and also at [[Toys"R"Us]] in Canada, while being available at general retail in parts of Southeast Asia.

:While the packaging is of the 2010 toyline, the instruction manual uses the ''Dark of the Moon'' logos (but not the series' style of instruction graphics).

::*[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Decepticon/Unicron/unicron.htm ''More information on ''Transformers (2010)'' Unicron at TFU.info'']

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===United===
[[Image:United-ArkUnicron-toy.jpg|right|300px|thumb|]]
*'''Ark Unicron''' (Deluxe, February 2012)
**''ID number:'' '''UN-29'''
**''Accessories'': Missile, 4 spines (2 long, 2 short), Planet X Cyber Key
: Ark Unicron is a straight redeco of the Deluxe-Class ''Cybertron'' Unicron toy and is, for some reason, packaged in a Voyager-Class box. He is redecoed in the comic-inspired colors of the 2010 ''Transformers'' Unicron figure, replacing his orange plastic with a darker, metallic shade, his dark gray with a muted blue, and his tan with gray. The Cyber Key retains its Key Code.

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===Prime===
[[Image:Primetoy-UnicronArmsMicron.jpg|right|thumb|300px|If you look closely, you can see [[Shokaract|the Hunter]].]]
*'''Gaia Unicron''' (2012)
**''ID number:'' '''AM-19'''
: Gaia Unicron is an all new mold which transforms from Unicron's robot mode into Unicron's face inside a volcano. You read that right. He also transforms into a "capture" mode for either Voyager Optimus Prime or Megatron. His Micron partner, [[Mogu]], transforms from what appears to be a robot mole into a pointy claw for him to wield. He features a panel which has one of each of the 3 Arms Micron Power crystals, not unlike Hades' tail.

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==Merchandise==
===Hard Hero===
[[Image:HHUnicron statue.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Weighs almost as much as the real thing]]
* '''Unicron''' (BotCon 2002)

:This statue of Unicron is a huge-ass cold-cast porcelain statue based upon the cartoon design of Unicron. It was originally a [[BotCon 2002]] [[exclusive]] before being released to the general public.
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===Titanium Series===
[[Image:Titanium RM Unicron.jpg|right|200px|thumb|"Screw transforming. Watch me convert this 7-10 split."]]
*'''Unicron''' (3" Robot Master, 2006)
**''Accessories'': Decepticon stand

: Part of the very first wave of ''[[Titanium Series]]'' "Robot Masters" figurines, Unicron is a 3-inch-tall figurine made partially of [[die-cast]] metal, with movable arms. One hand holds what seems to be a moon (or he's going bowling).

::*[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Unicron/TitUnicron/unicron.htm ''More information on ''Titanium'' Unicron at TFU.info'']
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===Art Asylum===
[[Image:AAUnicron statue.jpg|300px|thumb|Oh, I see how this works. You say, "Behind you!" and I turn around, and while I'm staring at nothing, you run away. Well, I'm not falling for it!]]
* '''Unicron Movie Statue''' (Diamond Select, 2007)

:This statue of Unicron stands 8 ½” tall and is limited to 1,986 pieces (as in 1986, the year the original animated ''[[The Transformers: The Movie|Transformers]]'' movie was released). It also features a smaller statue of Hot Rod standing upon the centerpiece holding the [[Matrix of Leadership]] aloft. Oddly enough, Hot Rod is in his toy colours.
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===''Robot Heroes''===
[[Image:RH Prime vs Unicron.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Devourer of very small stones.]]
*'''Optimus Prime vs. Unicron''' (2007)

: Based on a cartoon-ified version of his ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'' model, Unicron's entry in the [[Robot Heroes (toyline)|Robot Heroes]] line comes packed with a [[Matrix of Leadership|Matrix]]-brandishing [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]]. His articulation consists solely of his shoulder joints.
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===Diamond Select===
[[Image:Reformatted statue.jpg|thumb|150px]]
* '''Megatron Reformatted Bust''' (Action Figure Xpress exclusive, 2008)

:"Megatron Reformatted" is a bust exclusively availably through Action Figure Xpress, depicting the Decepticon leader in the beginning stages of his reformation into Galvatron as featured in ''The Transformers: The Movie''. This bust features a base in the shape of [[Unicron]].
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==External links==
*[http://www.transformersontheshelf.com/UnicronPage Unicron (toy) History]
*[http://www.transformertoys.co.uk/content.php?/pages/transformers-reviews/gallery/766/micron+legend/Green+Unicron+%28Lucky+Draw%29.html Photo gallery and review of Green Lucky Draw Unicron]
*[http://www.transformertoys.co.uk/content.php?/transformers-gallery/merchandise/25/merchandise/Unicron+Japanese+Store+Display.html Inflatable Unicron store display gallery]

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Unicron/toys

2012-08-29T16:17:46Z

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'''[[Unicron]]''' has managed to amass plenty of toys, many of them unproduced.

==Toys==
===Generation 1===
[[Image:G1toy-UnicronprotoHasbro.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Look out! The CBS logo is on a murderous rampage!]]
* '''Unicron''' (Hasbro)

:An unproduced toy for Unicron was to have been released in [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]]. It was a blue and yellow robot about one foot tall and was able to transform into a planet. It was to have come with a voice chip and a "planet microphone" to allow owners to speak through the toy. It also would have had a gun that became a stand for the planet mode and a blue "shield" that unfolded and covered the yellow part of his chest in planet mode. It bears an uncanny physical resemblance to [[Orson Welles]]. This figure had a public "debut" of sorts at [[BotCon 1996]], where it was mistransformed, but later convention appearances would feature it accurately transformed.

[[Image:UnicronPatentShieldGun.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Peekaboo! I eat you!]]

: Though the [[prototype]] had the tallest robot mode at the time of its planned release, it was ultimately shorter than [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]].

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{{canceledtoy}}
[[Image:G1toy-UnicronprotoTakara.jpg|right|thumb|300px|He's green with evil!]]
* '''Unicron''' (Takara)

: Takara was to release a toy similar to Hasbro's attempt, but it was green and yellow, possessing different [[paint operation]]s and molding. It also was to come with a base that set up a "planetary system" with Unicron and a moon culled from movie preproduction materials that did...something. So far, this version of the toy has been shown only through Takara print materials.

: The placement of yellow is identical to the early art of Unicron which labels him "[[:Image:Model-TheEntity.jpg|The Entity]]." Additionally, he appears to sport a Decepticon [[rubsign]]. Assuming the rubsign is the same size as every other one, Takara's version of Unicron is considerably smaller than Hasbro's.

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{{canceledtoy}}

[[Image:TF2010toy-Unicron.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Orange you glad it's 2010?]]
*'''Unicron''' (Supreme, 2010)
**''Accessories'': 6 missiles, giant chest-missile

:A [[retool]] of Supreme Class ''Armada'' Unicron toy (see below), this Unicron is given a new head and an [[The Transformers: The Movie|animated film]]-inspired deco. He retains all of his original [[gimmick]]s, including electronics. His [[Mini-Con]] partner, [[Dead End (Armada)|Bug]], is still included.

: This set is only available in Japan as a [[Toy Hobby Market]] [[exclusive]], with orders being taken from [[June 1]]st through [[July 4]]th. The toy was released at the end of September 2010. Unicron is part of [[TakaraTomy|Takara]]'s ''[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers 2010 (franchise)|Transformers 2010]]'' anniversary celebration, and he includes two "[[Robot Point|points]]" redeemable towards a talking stand for ''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece| Masterpiece]]'' [[Hot Rod (G1)|Rodimus Convoy]].

: This Unicron utilizes parts from both versions of ''Armada'' Unicron, having wings from the initial release, but hinged shoulder plates with holes on the backs for pegs from the slightly retooled version.

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===Beast Wars===
[[Image:BWNeo-Unicron.jpg|right|300px|thumb|A robot with a hemisphere on his back.]]
* '''Unicron'''

: Takara tried again to produce a Unicron toy during ''[[Super Lifeform Transformers: Beast Wars Neo (franchise)|Beast Wars Neo]]'' (as the character figured prominently to the endings of both the cartoon and manga), only going as far as the resin prototype stage before canceling it. It was said to be around the size of [[Optimus Primal/toys#OptimalOptimus|"Optimal Optimus"]] and had several gimmicks, such as an opening robot mouth when the horns were squeezed, and a claw and a drill that were stored in the planet "shell" in robot mode. One hard copy was shown at the Tokyo Toy Fair. Fans attempted to lobby for an unassembled, unpainted, and likely one-color "garage kit" version of the toy, but this never came to be...probably because the cost per unit would have been several hundred dollars.

: Interestingly enough, neither the cartoon nor manga version of ''Neo'' Unicron looked like the toy.

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===Armada===
[[Image:Unicrontoyarmada.jpg|right|300px|thumb|And the fandom rejoiced (and complained).]]
*'''Unicron with Mini-Con Dead End''' (Supreme, 2003)
** ''Japanese ID number:'' '''MX-00'''
**''Accessories'': 6 missiles, giant chest-missile

: Unicron from the [[Transformers: Armada (toyline)|''Armada'' toyline]] is an orange and transparent purple Supreme-size toy that transforms into a planet. It features many Mini-Con [[Powerlinx]] plugs on the planet's rings, and "chomping" jaws activated by moving the mandibles. The packed-in Mini-Con [[Dead End (Armada)|Dead End]] in moon-mode plugs into a specially shaped socket on Unicron's planet form, just above his gaping maw. Powerlinx plugs on his sides activate the triple spring-loaded missile launchers, which end up on his robot mode legs. In robot mode, he has hidden compartments for Mini-Cons in his robot-mode legs and abdomen. One Powerlinx plug on the back of the robot mode activates blinking eye lights and a cannon that bursts from the chest and shoots a missile. A button on the top of the head also activates the blinking eye lights. Pushing his right hand back slightly into the cuff causes it to light up.

:In total, the toy can hold up to 27 Mini-Cons in planet mode and 30 in robot mode—34 if you count the two conveniently shaped pegs on the back of his right hand and if a Mini-Con is stored in the compartment on each leg. 24 of the Powerlinx points are situated on his wings/planet ring.
:That's a lot of Mini-Cons!

: This toy is notable for being the first "modern" Transformers release in the main line at the $50-price point. Due to his success, other releases like ''Energon'' [[Omega Supreme (Energon)|Omega Supreme]] came into being.

: The [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] release of Unicron uses a lighter orange, slightly more transparent plastic, and different paint applications than the [[Hasbro]] version.

: The toy had a minor running change where a slot and tab were added to the shoulder and wing column, respectively, to keep the rings more firmly in place in planet mode. Early publicity photos and some catalog shots also show that the two nubs on either outside edge of the shoulders were originally full-fledged spikes, dulled down for safety.

: This mold was used to make the [[Unicron of Light|Mini-Con doppelganger of Unicron]].

::*[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Unicron/Unicron/unicron.htm ''More information on ''Armada'' Unicron at TFU.info'']

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===Energon===
[[Image:Energon Unicron toy.jpg|right|300px|thumb|This is worth more to somebody outside of Japan if it was bought inside Japan.]]
*'''Unicron''' (Supreme, 2004)
**''Accessories'': 6 missiles, giant chest-missile

: Unicron's ''Armada'' toy was [[Redeco|redecoed]] for the [[Transformers: Energon (toyline)|''Energon'' toyline]], sporting black and transparent orange, with "Energon damage" patterns, representing his shattered and damaged form. All of the gimmicks from the previous version are intact in this one. The color scheme itself is an homage to a [http://www.toyarchive.com/Transformers/Displays/JapanMovieUnicronInflat1.html Japanese-only inflatable store display]. That's right, $50 to look like a 20-year-old balloon from the other side of the world.

: Early shipments of Unicron in ''Energon'' packaging shipped with either the orange ''Armada'' Unicron or the black ''Energon'' Unicron inside, in seemingly equal amounts for a short while. Eventually, the orange version was phased out and black was the only shipping version.

::*[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Unicron/Unicron/unicron.htm ''More information on ''Energon'' Unicron at TFU.info'']

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[[Image:Energontoy-McUnicron.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Unicron will make an unhappy meal of you.]]
*'''Unicron''' (Fast Food Premium, 2004)

: Available in one of two different European-market McDonald's Happy Meal promotions, this Unicron toy is based on ''Energon'' Unicron, being primarily black. It is very small, and the transformation consists of simply opening the planet mode to reveal the robot.

: When his Energon cube is clicked into position, the cube's power switch set to "on," and the toy's button depressed, his body lights up.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Unicron/McUnicron/unicron.htm More information on McDonald's Unicron at TFU.info]''

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===Cybertron===
[[Image:Cybertron Unicron toy.jpg|right|300px|thumb|ZERG RUSH KEKEKEKEKEKEKEKE]]
*'''Unicron''' (Deluxe, 2006)
**''Accessories'': Missile, 4 spines (2 long, 2 short), Planet X Cyber Key

: Unicron in the [[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|''Cybertron'' line]] is a Deluxe-class toy that transforms into a futuristic tank. In robot mode, he sports a battle-damaged appearance, with his head featuring a skull-like design mimicking the Unicron head that comes with Cybertron Primus. In both tank and robot modes, he features a main cannon with spring-loaded missile launcher, plus plugging a [[Cyber Planet Key]] into his back end opens up a port on his front (which bears a striking similarity to his planet maw) that reveals a (non-firing) triple-barreled cannon. His side-spikes in tank mode can be removed to become hand-weapons in robot mode.

: He includes a [[Planet X (Cybertron)|Planet X]]-style Cyber Planet Key, with the [[Cyber Key Codes|Key Code]] "'''dgt3'''" on the back. He is the first Unicron toy to be placed with the Decepticon faction for the purposes of marketing.

::*[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Unicron/Unicron/unicron.htm ''More information on ''Cybertron'' Unicron at TFU.info'']

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[[Image:Unicronhead.jpg|right|150px|thumb|That worked a lot better for Fort Max.]]
*'''Cybertron Primus''' (Supreme, 2006)

: Certain shipments of ''Cybertron'''s Cybertron [[Primus]] toy had a pack-in Unicron head. The head is based on ''Armada'' Unicron's, with half of the face stripped away to reveal a robotic "skull". To provide the impression of locomotion, tentacles were added to the base of the head.

: The packaging for this variation of Primus was specifically changed with a callout for the Unicron head. This was originally supposed to be the first version of the Primus toy shipped, and only for a limited time, but both versions ended up shipping simultaneously, leading to some hunting to get the packed-in Uniskull.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Primus/Primus/primus.htm More information on Unicron's head (with Primus) at TFU.info]''

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===Universe (2008)===
*'''Unicron''' (Supreme, 2008)
**''Accessories'': 6 missiles, giant chest-missile

:For ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe]]'', ''Armada'' Unicron was [[rebranding|rebranded]] with only very minimal color differences, even retaining the ''Armada'' release's product code. He was sold as a [[Toys"R"Us]] [[exclusive]]. As with all Unicron products produced by Hasbro since ''Cybertron'' Unicron, he is placed in the Decepticon faction. Once again, the on-box [[bio]] profile describes Unicron's nature as a [[multiversal singularity]].
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===Transformers (2010)===
[[Image:2010 Amazon Unicron.jpg|right|300px|thumb|]]
*'''Unicron''' (Supreme, 2011)
**''Accessories'': 6 missiles, giant chest-missile

:Made in honor of the 25th anniversary of ''The Transformers: The Movie'', the 2010 ''Transformers'' toyline's Unicron is, ironically enough, a ''comic''-inspired redeco of TakaraTomy's "Welcome to 2010" Unicron release. It is now cast in metallic gray and gold-ish orange, as well as a muted blue. It comes with the Mini-Con [[Kranix]] and is exclusive to Amazon.com and also at [[Toys"R"Us]] in Canada, while being available at general retail in parts of Southeast Asia.

:While the packaging is of the 2010 toyline, the instruction manual uses the ''Dark of the Moon'' logos (but not the series' style of instruction graphics).

::*[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Decepticon/Unicron/unicron.htm ''More information on ''Transformers (2010)'' Unicron at TFU.info'']

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===United===
[[Image:United-ArkUnicron-toy.jpg|right|300px|thumb|]]
*'''Ark Unicron''' (Deluxe, February 2012)
**''ID number:'' '''UN-29'''
**''Accessories'': Missile, 4 spines (2 long, 2 short), Planet X Cyber Key
: Ark Unicron is a straight redeco of the Deluxe-Class ''Cybertron'' Unicron toy and is, for some reason, packaged in a Voyager-Class box. He is redecoed in the comic-inspired colors of the 2010 ''Transformers'' Unicron figure, replacing his orange plastic with a darker, metallic shade, his dark gray with a muted blue, and his tan with gray. The Cyber Key retains its Key Code.

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===Prime===
[[Image:Primetoy-UnicronArmsMicron.jpg|right|thumb|300px|If you look closely, you can see [[Shokaract|the Hunter]].]]
*'''Gaia Unicron''' (2012)
**''ID number:'' '''AM-19'''
: Gaia Unicron is an all new mold which transforms from Unicron's robot mode into Unicron's face inside a volcano. You read that right. He also transforms into a "capture" mode for either Voyager Optimus Prime or Megatron. His Micron partner, [[Mogu]], transforms from what appears to be a robot mole into a pointy claw for him to wield.

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==Merchandise==
===Hard Hero===
[[Image:HHUnicron statue.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Weighs almost as much as the real thing]]
* '''Unicron''' (BotCon 2002)

:This statue of Unicron is a huge-ass cold-cast porcelain statue based upon the cartoon design of Unicron. It was originally a [[BotCon 2002]] [[exclusive]] before being released to the general public.
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===Titanium Series===
[[Image:Titanium RM Unicron.jpg|right|200px|thumb|"Screw transforming. Watch me convert this 7-10 split."]]
*'''Unicron''' (3" Robot Master, 2006)
**''Accessories'': Decepticon stand

: Part of the very first wave of ''[[Titanium Series]]'' "Robot Masters" figurines, Unicron is a 3-inch-tall figurine made partially of [[die-cast]] metal, with movable arms. One hand holds what seems to be a moon (or he's going bowling).

::*[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Unicron/TitUnicron/unicron.htm ''More information on ''Titanium'' Unicron at TFU.info'']
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===Art Asylum===
[[Image:AAUnicron statue.jpg|300px|thumb|Oh, I see how this works. You say, "Behind you!" and I turn around, and while I'm staring at nothing, you run away. Well, I'm not falling for it!]]
* '''Unicron Movie Statue''' (Diamond Select, 2007)

:This statue of Unicron stands 8 ½” tall and is limited to 1,986 pieces (as in 1986, the year the original animated ''[[The Transformers: The Movie|Transformers]]'' movie was released). It also features a smaller statue of Hot Rod standing upon the centerpiece holding the [[Matrix of Leadership]] aloft. Oddly enough, Hot Rod is in his toy colours.
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===''Robot Heroes''===
[[Image:RH Prime vs Unicron.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Devourer of very small stones.]]
*'''Optimus Prime vs. Unicron''' (2007)

: Based on a cartoon-ified version of his ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'' model, Unicron's entry in the [[Robot Heroes (toyline)|Robot Heroes]] line comes packed with a [[Matrix of Leadership|Matrix]]-brandishing [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]]. His articulation consists solely of his shoulder joints.
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===Diamond Select===
[[Image:Reformatted statue.jpg|thumb|150px]]
* '''Megatron Reformatted Bust''' (Action Figure Xpress exclusive, 2008)

:"Megatron Reformatted" is a bust exclusively availably through Action Figure Xpress, depicting the Decepticon leader in the beginning stages of his reformation into Galvatron as featured in ''The Transformers: The Movie''. This bust features a base in the shape of [[Unicron]].
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==External links==
*[http://www.transformersontheshelf.com/UnicronPage Unicron (toy) History]
*[http://www.transformertoys.co.uk/content.php?/pages/transformers-reviews/gallery/766/micron+legend/Green+Unicron+%28Lucky+Draw%29.html Photo gallery and review of Green Lucky Draw Unicron]
*[http://www.transformertoys.co.uk/content.php?/transformers-gallery/merchandise/25/merchandise/Unicron+Japanese+Store+Display.html Inflatable Unicron store display gallery]

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