Really Hasbro! A Brown Box?!! Haslab Unicron August Update

[@MrTheMighty]

I have to throw my two cents in. As a collector, I couldn't care less about the box. I do keep certain boxes such as those of Masterpiece figures, but they're in a closet and NOT on display. More power to the folks who keep all their boxes, but I felt like I had to be the voice of the collectors who don't.

[@megajayretro]

Thanks for chiming in John, I certainly understand that a box this big is in most cases put away in a closet or attic never to be seen again. My point is actually that Hasbro isn't giving the Transformers fans much Value for the packaging compared to their other projects. I really am disappointed that they gave more love and attention to the Sail Barge which was less expensive, had less backers, and barely reached its goal. Where as Unicron was well funded, the fan base rallied together in the extended months (which were obviously needed) and smashed the backers needed by arguably a wide margin overall. Being a designer myself, I know what the costs are involved to make a design and produce the packaging for the artwork. An artists will also need to be paid to create new artwork as well. I get all of that, and I can only speak for myself in this regard but in terms of how I feel as a backer who put down a LOT of money (nearly $900 Canadian including shipping) to get this figure. I expect a LOT MORE in terms of presentation than just a brown cardboard box. I just feel that it is disingenuous and rather lazy of Hasbro to choose to save a few dollars (well a few thousand dollars) on the packaging of a product which is so important to many of us as is evident by how many pledged to back this project. I'm really not asking for a lot, as a matter of fact, I would be willing to put in my services to create the designs and save the costs of hiring their in-house designer to create new packaging. All I would need is access to their library of artwork over they years, and I'm sure we could put something together which would look AMAZING and be something fun to UNBOX as a treat to the eyes when it arrives at every backers door. I just feel that something THIS EXPENSIVE, and THIS IMPORTANT in terms of Transformer HISTORY should be given the RESPECT it deserves, as it was backed BY FANS, and the FANS should have been given the same due as OTHER FANS of Toys which has already been demonstrated in past haslab projects. Thanks for commenting on my video John, I understand that packaging doesn't mean as much to you. But I hope you can agree, that Hasbro isn't really giving a lot of EFFORT when it comes to showing Transformers Fans Love and Respect for getting this project off the ground. Especially when the project was basically about to fail and WE BAILED THEM OUT during the extension period. By Creating videos, spreading awareness of the figure, and rallying together, WE THE FANS mad this happen, and Hasbro needs to treat us better. That's just my humble opinion, and I respect yours as well John. Thanks again! -Geek Proud!

[@andrewpearson3516]

I agree, furthermore spenting this much money to keep in a box is completely silly. This is clearly a practical use instead of cosmetic. Thicker carbon that the typical flimsy reinforced paper that damages easily. Remember those gloss boxes are printed not manually painted. Size is just impractical

[@megajayretro]

I had to write this again as my browser refreshed the page 😑... Of course I don't plan on keeping this figure in the box, I've waited 30 years to own a true representation of Unicron I'm not about to keep in contained in a Brown Box when I get him. I'm just very disappointed that after spending the amount of money I did to get this figure, the presentation is lacklustre. Half of the experience is in the packaging, look how successful unboxing videos are. I also question Hasbro's sincerity and appreciation to its fans by giving them this "brown box". Where the Star Wars fans were treated to a Love Letter with their "Vintage Styled" packaging, we get a few easter eggs in B/W illustrations. I understand that many people will open this amazing figure, then proceed to cut up the box for recycling. But for many of us, we will keep the box in storage, and may re-use it to store Unicron away if space is needed for other things, or if we move houses, or in some cases need to sell the figure for financial reasons. Part of the experience in any consumer product is packaging. I have been a designer for 35 years, and I know the industry well, so even the B/W portions are "printed" on the box, I also know that Hasbro made a LOT of money on the pledges of Fans and we deserve better treatment than a plain Cardboard Box in my opinion. It should also be noted that the Sail Barge came in 2 boxes, the full colour packaging with gorgeous artwork and photography from the movie as well as the product shots. Which was shipping in a plain brown box with corner protectors to protect this Love Letter to Star Wars fans so they received their play set intact. So I ask again, why did Transformers Fans get treated like second hand consumers, while Star Wars fans were treated like VIPs? That's just my take on the matter though. Thanks for commenting on my video Andrew, it helps to bring more attention to this issue.

[@ghanighetok]

​@@megajayretro _"why did Transformers Fans get treated like second hand consumers, while Star Wars fans were treated like VIPs"_ to be fair, you can't compare the two lines together. first of all, the sail barge packaging is pretty standard as far as SW toys go, especially since *it's made to fit in with the vintage starwars toyline.* likewise, these "plain cardboard boxes" that you lament are pretty standard fare as far as web-exclusive transformers toys go. I certainly don't remember my premium _Generations Selects_ toys (Star Convoy, the Seacons, Redwing, the powerdashers, etc etc you name it) sporting fancy boxes. because it doesn't need to. it's aimed at adults. They know that we know what we're getting when we buy these things, unlike the mainline stuff where you *need* to appeal to kids with all the presentation and colors and cool pictures (which is what the sail barge was going for). besides, you need to keep in mind that Transformers, unlike Star Wars, is a Japanese-American brand, and it's very common in japanese toys where the more premium your toy is, the blander the box. look up most "special editions", limited items & web exclusives, from P-Bandai, Takara, Arcadia, Yamato, Kaiyodo, and other manufacturers. here's an example, a $700 toy not unlike unicron: hobbyspirit.com/product/macross-do-you-remember-love-1-3000-sdf-1-premium-finish-edition-arcadia/

[@megajayretro]

I see your points BunnyGuns, I understand that to many a box is just something which will be thrown away never to be seen again. But as a piece of nostalgia, and Transformer history, this being the LARGEST official transformer to date. I think it warrants some fanfare. Also this is not a masterpiece Transformer, far from it. And if we are to judge this on the merits of the current line of Transformers which this is a part of that line Siege or War for Cybertron. Then we should get similar treatment from that line, in my opinion. Also just to address your comments about the sail barge being aimed at mainline which needs to appeal to kids, that's kind of silly in my opinion. Which kid has over $450 to spend on a playset they can't even lift? I get where you're going with that statement, but I don't agree. My main point is that Hasbro should Treat these crowdsourcing efforts respectfully for fans, as they are DIRECTLY FUNDED by FANS. So respect ALL of the fans equally, don't put the Star Wars fans on a pedestal while the Transformers fans get a Brown Cardboard Shipping Box. Thanks for commenting on my video BunnyGuns, I appreciate your opinion. I hope you'll continue to voice them as we need more people aware of this.

[@blackdragonkano]

I think the sheer size of this makes it difficult to ass awesome art too. I mean it’s huge. And it wasn’t advertised that the box would be amazing. This is exactly what I expect. Everyone is going to take it out of the box anyway. This also goes with the brown box packaging they have went too. I guess I’m not disappointed.

[@Meegalito]

I’m glad it looks like the colors are more accurate now from the original prototype. Not so yellow and blue and more of a orange and Greyish/blue like the studio cell.

[@megajayretro]

There is still time for changes in colour. I'm glad they're talking about matching colours all around too. Hopefully it will get closer to the cartoon, but it can be difficult in the end. Thanks for watching and commenting on my video Michael, please consider subscribing, I've got more videos on the way!

[@ScottJay01]

I have been feeling the same, I was hoping for an wfc art box like siege /earthrise packaging just like Jetfire/skyfire or omega or Scorponok, skylynx has an awesome box

[@megajayretro]

You're right on the money with me ScottJay01! I still think we deserve better from Hasbro. I'll keep saying it no matter who disagrees with me. You're right that the Seige / Earthrise boxes are what I expected for sure. That Scorponok box is epic! Thanks Scottjay01 please consider subscribing to my channel, I've got more videos like this on the way! 😊

[@zit11owner]

I missed out on backing this. Do you think they'll let me in late? I get that the Box and Stand suck, but I still want to get in on the biggest ever Unicron :/

[@megajayretro]

Unfortunately I don't think they have anymore open pre-orders. But knowing Hasbro, they will eventually re-isseue this figure in different colours 😅, so I'm sure it will be available to purchase in the future. Don't give into temptation and feed the scalpers. They don't deserve your money @PureRageRS

[@zit11owner]

@@megajayretro ugh. I'll wait for reviews at the least since I'm gonna get scalped either way. So fucking dumb they didn't advertise this. Any opinions on the 01 studio cell? I've seen some joints cracking and its much smaller. It looks very nice though. Thanks for replying!

[@punaforager]

Maybe Takara will release it in different colors, but I doubt hasbro will.

[@Turd_Emperor]

Sadly the head designer announced that they will not be making anymore, they only made the amount that was bought and the people who both them last year in 2019 will be the only ones to get it unless you buy one on the secondary market from someone selling them. But by that point the figure will be about $2000 instead of the original $600-700

[@jellowpy9243]

Good point, hoping the Sentinel will have a beautiful Art Box i agree when you said unboxing is part of the experience

[@megajayretro]

It better! Funded in under a few hours! Lots of Marvel X-men fans out there! 😶 Yup All part of the experience! Please share this video, more people need to know about this! Thanks for commenting on my video J ellowpy! If you haven't yet please consider subscribing, I've got more videos on the way!

[@O.G.Trashboat]

Was it advertised as coming in retro packaging? I would be pissed. The sail barge was advertised to come with retro packaging? Not sure if the unicron was but it should be expected for a product cost of that amount.

[@williammckinley1035]

It could be that Hasbro considers this part of the Generations Selects line and you know how those are packaged.

[@megajayretro]

Sigh, I know what you mean William... Cheaping out on the fans is not cool Hasbro! Look at the Snake Mountain Box! That was also croudfunded and Super 7 knows how to please the fans! Thanks for commenting on my video William, if you like my content please consider subscribing, I've got more videos on the way! 😊

[@regghenny]

Awesome video brother. You made ALL of the valid points. This is the crown jewel of not just the WFC Trilogy, but for the ENTIRE brand past, present and future. The packaging mandates something special. There's no reason the entire Siege and Earthrise line thus far has this beautiful packaging and then Transformers fans get the Haslab treatment and it goes like this. I had totally forgot about how official the Sail Barge packaging looked. I'll be hitting up Ryan with Seibertron.com and Kevin at Unicron.com to see if they can also get some traction on this, along with reaching out to my friend at Hasbro to see what can be done. Also that stand is a bit meh. definitely could use more splash. Overall I'm really excited about the figure itself. Thanks for a great video. Subbed.

[@megajayretro]

Thanks Regg! I'm not usually critical about these things but I had to speak my mind this time. Honestly here in Canada with shipping its almost $900 and I felt completely underwhelmed by the look of the box. Sort of a buzzkill, after getting an amazing figure like this and the box looks like a shipping container, sigh... Disappointment and utter #fail It would be SO AWESOME if you could get some of the Hasbro Reps on this, please let me know if there are any others who can help make some noise about this whole issue. Not enough people are talking about it. Thanks again Regg, Love your stuff man! Stay safe out there! -Geek Proud

[@hamletstragedy8988]

Nostalgia is the only thing that could get me to drop $600 on a hasbro toy. I remember seeing the Chogokin starvengers (all 3) back in '06. I stopped dead in my tracks... thought long about it and bought them all. These had sentimental value. Just not attached to Unicorn in that way.

[@megajayretro]

Absolutely hamletstragedy89! My Chogokin collection is over $3K right now hahaha. I'm right there with you, I got each of the getters as they were released, but if I ever saw them all together at a store before buying them. I'd go right to the bank, or hit my CC and eat cheese and crackers for that month hahaha. I am a HUGE Transformers the Movie fan, so I had to get him. I'm counting down the days, but in the mean time I'll be petitioning Hasbro for a better design for the box! 😁

[@drewstar412]

Totally forgot about Omega Supreme. My nephew had that set He had a lot of them. I had to look at a site that had all the figures to remember Omega Supreme's name. I don't remember Fortress Maximus, Metroplex, Scoponok, and Trypticon. Way out of price range when I was a kid. lol..I was happy with the mini vehices, Powerglide, Cosmos and Warpath.

[@megajayretro]

lol how could you forget about Omega? Fort Max and the rest were part of the Headmasters line, I barely remember watching that season. lol Most transformers were way out of my parents price range, but if I did REALLY well in school. Or just happened to be in the hospital for an unknown ailment (or wisdom teeth). Yup that's how I got Six Shot way back when! Love my parents! The mini-bots were cool too, they were super easy to transform and surprisingly enough I didn't loose too many of them.

[@drewstar412]

@@megajayretro you were lucky. Even doing good in school didn't get me any toys. I got a story about that with Castle Grayskull. I think after the Transformers movie came out in the 80s, I tried to watch the TV series but so much was changing. Both the TV series nor the toys kept much of my interest.

[@megajayretro]

I loved transformers, but admittedly the Rodimus Prime saga wasn't that interesting as you said. Though I did appreciate the Cobra Commander Cameo that happened in that series! 😀

[@Ryo-sj8wn]

01-Studio Cell Transformers UNICRON (see this vid --> kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZu6kqalaL9gm8U) looks amazing but not as toon accurate cause the back of the planet mode is blue & filled in when it should be lowered a bit & orange check out 0:25 of this vid ---> kzbin.info/www/bejne/mXu1l3R4rbFniJo Also he's got a six pack on his back & he shouldn't have a back six pack, check out 1:35 of this vid ---> kzbin.info/www/bejne/r3a1epl7iap6qpo. The HasLab figure looks, from what I've seen, more screen/toon accurate.

[@megajayretro]

Well Ryo, I can see where you're coming from in terms of absolute toon accuracy. but in terms of the overall aesthetic, when he's transformed I think he looks much closer to the transformed Unicron in Transformers the 1986 movie then the Haslab version. Both figures have their strengths and their weaknesses, trying to transform this guy is problematic at best 😑. His size is also a bit small, when you compare him to combiners or Titans. So definitely the Haslab Unicron wins out there. But I think I will have to say that other than the six pack on his back he's much closer to the cartoon accurate Unicron I've always wanted. Once my Haslab Unicron arrives I'll do a direct comparison between the two I hope you enjoy that! Thanks again for watching and commenting on my video Ryo, if you have it already please consider subscribing I've got more videos like this on the way ☺️

[@Ryo-sj8wn]

@@megajayretro yeah possibly

[@chadwebb1345]

And now we know that we couldn’t even not get a properly molded/sculpted toy, forget the box.

[@punaforager]

The illustrations look great! I would prefer a more vintage looking package with lots of color art too, but for whatever reason they are branding it to the line they were on while they announced the toy. I would be surprised if there isn’t an inner box design, because that cardboard outer is going to get some wear and tear in the mail.

[@megajayretro]

If they do include a secondary box on the inside much the same way super7 did with snake Mountain. I would totally bow my head and retort everything I've been saying Puna Forager, but so far they have not made no effort to let us know that that's actually what's happening. As a Transformers fan I really do want to be wowed when I see something I paid so much money for show up on my door 😭 and it's not really about the money... It's just I want an experience!

[@stevenharris4933]

Good luck my friend, almost $600. That is quite a lot for one figure. I hope you get your money's worth.

[@megajayretro]

Thanks Steve, I'm starting a petition for better box artwork haha. That its my only real gripe... Well that and the stand 😂

[@stevenharris4933]

@@megajayretro You are welcome my friend, for that price they should include a treasure chest instead of a box.

[@megajayretro]

@@stevenharris4933 haha you are SO right Steve!

[@kongfu1082]

$600 is a joke. it was pre-sold for $999 by resellers and sold out...

[@megajayretro]

$600 or $999 neither is a joke that's a LOT of money my friend. But as many people know I'm not a fan of scalping, its unfortunate that if you miss the window to order (which was kind of hard given that Hasbro extended the campaign by nearly 3 months). But if you have to have one, it is a tough pill to swallow. Though I'd rather get the Studio 01 Cell before supporting any scalping to that degree (an additional $400 on TOP? Insane).

[@dannymedina8016]

I bought the Transformers Generations War For Cybertron: Earthrise Leader Alternate Universe Optimus Prime (the grey, dead Optimus) from Amazon and it came in a very similar brown type box and coloring. I don't know anything about this stuff, just thought it might be related?

[@megajayretro]

Thanks for watching and commenting on my video Danny, yes a lot of people are making the connection that the "Special" or "Limited Edition" releases are an indication of this, and that they are giving this Unicron a similar treatment. But Still for the price I'm not happy as you can tell 😑. Thanks for commenting on my video, please consider subscribing if you liked it, I've got more videos on the way!

[@dannymedina8016]

Agreed. "Special edition" usually means the opposite of colors like cardboard-brown lol it is kind of plain looking, a very unusual choice, personally I'm not bothered by it much but you do have a point, Hasbro should be pulling out all the stops to show appreciation. I am a Unicron fanatic ever since seeing the movie as a boy and i ordered the Haslab one. I also bought the Studio Cell Unicron because, well, something must be wrong with me lmao.

[@megajayretro]

I would hope that they at least use similar packaging like the did for Scorpinock. At least then It would have that WOW factor going for it.

[@dannymedina8016]

@@megajayretro i get the feeling they won't. I assume "Cardboard-brown box" will be the route they take. I'd love if the packaging was even just a still from the movie, like when Unicron is standing on Cybertron while the transformers attack him or when he first slams his hand on the planet but alas i doubt they will do any of this

[@megajayretro]

Sadly I have to agree with you Danny, if we can get them to change their minds now is the time to do it!

[@SoundblasterYT]

I have to disagree with this, as it has that Gen-Selects feel. But I do understand your opinion and in some ways, I agree.

[@megajayretro]

Yeah, I'm old school that way. I really enjoy the look of full colour packaging, and since I paid SO much for this thing, i really want an experience lol. Thanks for watching and commenting on my video Soundblaster Studios!

[@punaforager]

Gotta wonder how much uni would be at retail if they had made him in numbers like their Titan Class figures.

[@markjennens1209]

I'm bitterly disappointed the Barge came with a classic TVC package but Unicron apparently doesn't merit a G1 style box.

[@drichardson007]

I totally agree. The box and box art looks like you just picked up a generic box of paper towels from a retail store. I am a box art fan and this is disappointing.

[@voxai]

Bruh, a $600 hollow shellformer that takes 50 minutes to transform Or, a 3rd party $300 super screen accurate in robot and planet unicron that takes only 10 minutes to fully transform. Which one hmmmm

[@megajayretro]

Well voxai, a lot of reviews of the Cell are not glowing either, also I haven't seen anyone transform it in less than 35 min. So its not all its cracked up to be. I don't know what the interview meant by taking up to 50min to transform the haslab one, I guess they're just covering themselves. From what I can see, its no where near a MP transformation, so it really shouldn't take that long IMHO. As for the price, I agree, its quite a barrier to entry, but if you can get it, I think it will be a crown jewel as the largest official transformer to date! But please share this video, its important to let more people know about this, not enough fans are taking it seriously.

[@kongfu1082]

I don't think u would like to transform the CELL either, whose transformation is actually a pain in the ass... I mean how often u transform those CHUG deluxe ones, even its transformation takes less than 1 min? So basically transformer in this size will stay in robot or alt form in the shelf all the time. And I must say the planet form the haslab one looks amazing. Far superior than Cell. If u got enough space to display it, haslab one will impress u much more than CELL. If CELL got produced in the same Size as haslab, the price would be doubled at least, because the quality control is much harder. Then the additional shipping cost from China for a huge packaging, which scales exponentially with the size and weight. that thing won't be only 600$ to get. So everyone who could get hand on haslab one for 600$ is lucky guy. The resale value will be over 1000$ minimum.

[@megajayretro]

Well, I will see @BYFMI I'm getting both (yes I'm crazy that way). I'll be doing a full review of both and comparing the two directly. Please subscribe to my channel and you'll be notified when I do that review. Thanks again for commenting on my video!

[@bsav2397]

Dude , “Hollow Shellformer?” It’s damn near 20 pounds! Fanstoys Terminus is 11 pounds.

[@kohnfutner9637]

I bought both. Zeta for bot; Haslab for planet. Luckily that's how both are coming packed, too.

[@Andrecio64]

*I don't care about the box, i would buy it anyway.*

[@megajayretro]

I'm wondering if they will release a retail version with different colours. Knowing Hasbro I think they will 😅

[@BSGNUT]

I feel your pain and disappointment. I honestly do. However, as a former Galoob and Hasbro Designer myself, a lot of why Unicron's packaging feels extremely "bland" compared to the Hasbro Pulse Jabba Sail Barge has a LOT to do with the budget spread across both the R&D, Product Design and Creative Services (Package Design) Departments. Whenever a new product is being developed and then into final production phase, there is a financial team that must break the product down into every component from parts, paint and print for packaging. Unicron is so highly detailed and has SO many more complex paint apps than the Sail Barge. So, in order to bring fans a really impressive looking Unicron figure, both Design and packaging departments have to make hard decisions on what to sacrifice and what to keep. Many of the plastic components and materials can be extremely expensive (i.e. ABS plastics for the durability and sturdiness of the figure's construction and PVC for safety). All of these kinds of rules must be complied with when manufacturing the toy. Unicron is GINORMOUS and so, he has a LOT of this material. Paint is also expensive in terms of paint applications. That also affects cost. Each application of paint costs (anytime a mask is made to spray certain details...etc...). If you had multiple colors to paint just the eyes of a figure, the cost adds up very quickly. It's not that Hasbro was cheapening out on the packaging. But, due to the box's immense size, full color passes can get extremely expensive there as well if they were to decide on making it a full color and illustrated box. Unicron is far more complex of a manufacturing challenge for them than the Sail Barge (and, not at all saying the sail barge was not complex in itself). So sacrifices had to be made inorder to give collectors a superior product. Again, I worked for Galoob and Hasbro in the 90's so, this comes from my personal experience with what we had to deal with on our toys. Believe me, being a fan of Star Wars and Transformers myself, we wanted to give our toys SO much so the fans would be absolutely "wow'ed" all the time. And yet, we always had to regretfully cut back when they we were over the manufacturing budgets. I hope this info helps some?

[@brianmccloskey2752]

I really hope this is the outer box and they will have the earth rise artwork box inside

[@kenenzoperez31]

Common Mega Jay... Hasbro cannot they Unicron in opening window packaging because... for Example, Unicron's planet mode is huge so they can only use the box because it's a Titans Class!

[@megajayretro]

lol I'm not asking for window packaging Ken Enzo Perez, just something with some colour and better graphics. Look at the Snake Mountain Playset I just got yesterday, its probably just as big (or bigger lol) and the packaging is AMAZING kzbin.info/www/bejne/poO3f4GPZdCZhsk

[@kenenzoperez31]

@@megajayretro Sorry!

[@Soup_man347]

I actually like the box design

[@GartheKnightReturns]

I wish they went with a retro style that evokes the G1 packaging. But if this is getting shipped with Unicron blatantly on the outside, its going to get stolen and or beaten to hell and back while in the shipping process.

[@megajayretro]

I completely agree UberBman! I just did a whole video on Amazon shipping packages without a shipping box. If that practice continues there's going to be a lot of porch pirates who will continue to steal packages especially if they know what it is. Something really has to be done about this!

[@KilosFoxo]

unicron is the right size to be required to use a booster seat

[@megajayretro]

lol That would be one expensive booster seat. Better to use the Brown Box instead. That way it will have some other use than being cut up and put on the sidewalk 😂

[@TabbyTimeOut]

I don't care about the packaging. I care about the figure not having QC issues. As long as Hasbro doesn't drop the ball on that we are good. Unless its a Soul of Chogokin, the box goes in the trash.

[@megajayretro]

I know where you're coming from evilash3373, for me it's more about an experience with the Box. And I totally agree with you on the QC aspect. really hoping that everything works out and everyone gets the product that they have been hoping for! Those SOC boxes really are something! Really send you back to the '70s and '80s as soon as you see them 🤓

[@TabbyTimeOut]

@@megajayretro Yea the SOC experience is fantastic. From the big combiner sets that have the Godaikin like styrofoam and cardboard overlays down to the new Dynamic Classic series with the colorful graphics that make them pop. Maybe its because I was more into the Force Five style super robots than I was ever into Transformers.

[@miniorite3297]

It's a generations selects, they always have brown boxes

[@megajayretro]

I get it, still not happy even when it arrived at my door. After Opening it though all those feelings went away and were replaced by PURE JOY!!!

[@kohnfutner9637]

Imagine if we were the size of Rodimus and Unicron was the size of Earth. The Earth would be about the size of my yard.

[@megajayretro]

lol That's one way of thinking about it Kohn Funer!

[@michaelh555]

I despise the new plastic straps transformers use in securing their figures to the plastic trays. I miss twist ties.

[@megajayretro]

lol it came with at least 1 set of twist ties just FYI ^_^

[@miniorite3297]

Studio cell unicron is a third party not a knock off

[@megajayretro]

True, but it does look great!

[@janejones3170]

Everyone email hasbro and let them know about the brown box and how it sucks

[@megajayretro]

Please share this video everyone! We CAN CHANGE this as there's still time before these are completed. Thanks again for watching and commenting on my video Jane, please consider subscribing, I've got more videos on the way! 😊

[@reodimitri]

That’s terrible that Hasbro neglected to tell us anything. They also neglected to give us some popping colored cover art on the packaging, too ?! They go back on what they said about the packaging materials (like the styrofoam). How about Unicron having zero LED lighting & no Orson Wells voice recorder phrase @ the push of a button ?! I can walk into any store & press on lesser toys to get lights & sounds. What’s up with that ?! Yet I am still getting my issued Unicrons. That’s right. You read it !... plural, not singular ! What is it gonna be like to drag those skids of Unicron boxes through the snow, into the garage... into the house ?! I guess, after doing all the hard work, I’ll rest-up... then get back to work, in transforming into ROBOT MODE. 😅💢

[@aoifeoffaerun]

Aww, poor baby the box isn't 'flashy' enough, we are dealing with a 19lb, figurine. For all you know that design is just for their prototype purposes. Much like the Comic-Con reveal was primer coloured. Sorry, for a 'toy' that large I wouldn't think about worrying over displaying the box, more-so than the monstrosity that is the largest Unicron to-date. At least it is not packaged in a giant plastic ziploc like upgrade kits have been.

[@megajayretro]

Thanks for commenting Aoífe Zolari, to your response I can only say that this baby spent almost $900 CAN for the "privilege" to own a piece of Cartoon / Transformer history. For THAT kind of money, yeah I DO expect something SPECIAL. I am TOTALLY with you on the hope that these are production boxes (oh god I hope that's the case), but I looked back and they made a point of pointing out the artwork on the box on Update #2 and that worries me. Again not trying to knock the artist, I think the B/W artwork is ok, there are some funny Easter Eggs in there too, but for such an expensive figure, I am expecting to be WOWed when it shows up at my door. At this point I am just dissapointed... But I'm a designer so it may just be my own sensibilities that are biased in this case. Still With the money they raised, I feel that they are not giving us Fans enough respect and love the same way they did for the Star Wars fans with less money, less support, and arguably a less complex figure in terms of its ability to transform. I realize this can be a polarizing topic, but even if you just open the box cut it up for recycling and never think about it again. I am trying to raise awareness about how this is not the way you treat fans who support your company, we deserve better and I hope we can all agree that Hasbro made a tonne of money off of us with this "DREAM" project. My position is unique in a way, as I don't think there are that many people who would drop nearly $1000 to own a toy, but seeing as others outside of the US did purchase this on BBTS and other places alongside the campaign JUST to be able to ship it to their location. I think it is something of a major flubb not to give them an experience as I imagine they also paid a pretty penny to get their figure in hand. I just feel that a BROWN BOX isn't an experience. If the packaging manager pops out of the box and personally hands me my figure, you got me! I'd take back everything I said here. But I doubt ver much that will happen. Thanks for commenting again Aoífe Zolari, it helps to bring more attention to this issue.

[@omargonzalez2892]

01 studio cell got a better version that is less expensive

[@megajayretro]

Visually Yes Omar, but I have to say that Studio 01 Cell is a bit on the small side. Also you have to admit the Hasbro Unicron's Planet mode is bang on! I'll be doing a full review of BOTH as I was crazy enough to buy the Studio 01 Cell and its on its way from China. If you're interested please consider subscribing so you know when that video is posted 😀

[@Glitcher2000]

Mega Jay Retro Has Studio Cell Unicron arrived yet? I thought he’d make you realize size isn’t everything.

[@drewstar412]

It's a good thing your not going to order it...you have no more room. Unless you keep it in the box and open it when you get a bigger place. lol. Then you have that box to look at and make you regret buying it. lol

[@megajayretro]

uh... yeah... Its a good thing... yeah... lol 😅

[@drewstar412]

@@megajayretro yeah, because if you did, you be hating the box til end of days...it will ruin the whole package. lol

[@kohnfutner9637]

I feel like every fan should already expect Hasbro to let us down pretty much every time but especially high priced stuff. I expect to be let down, so I'm not really surprised. You'll cry and complain and then you'll buy again.

[@megajayretro]

I am mostly satisfied with Hasbro Products, their Transformer Siege and Earthrise figures are some of my favourites. The G.I. Joe Classified figures are amazing! But yes I do have to admit, that so far their treatment of Higher priced items leaves much to be desired. Not so much in the products themselves, but how they treat the fans who back these projects... I am not impressed Hasbro! 😠

[@PsykraM]

A review of a review, where your biggest complaint is the packaging... ok then.

[@megajayretro]

Actually it's a review of an update from Haslab to backers PsykraM. I'm just pointing out that we deserve better as fans who backed this project in some cases like mine to the tune of close to $900. So I just feel that we deserve something which WOWs us on arrival at our doors. Sure I get its a package which is meant to protect the figure in side (duh) but as I mentioned in the video. The Star Wars Sail Barge came with 2 boxes. The vintage style packaging which they highlighted as a feature on one of their backer updates, and the Shipping box which protected the vintage box with corner protectors. Given those facts, who do you think Hasbro showed fans love and respect to the most? My money is on Star Wars, and we deserve better... Thanks again for commenting on my video PsykraM it helps to get more people aware of this issue.

[@croczoc637]

Holy shoot I can't afford it if that is $574 is USD!

[@megajayretro]

I sometimes think I was crazy for getting it CrOcZoC, but its a part of Transformers history and I was able to scratch together the money (so many payments later...). But if you think that's crazy, I also ended up ordering the Studio 01 Cell Unicron. So I'll be able to do a proper Comparison (yeah I'm nuts). Thanks for commenting on my video CrOcZoC please consider subscribing, I've got more videos like this on the way! 😊

[@Glitcher2000]

A blessing in disguise. The cheaper Studio Cell Unicron is the better figure. Get that instead.

[@bsav2397]

Man, this box doesn’t matter.

[@megajayretro]

I know where you're coming from bsav 2, but to me it's a sign of bigger problems down the road. Thanks for letting me know your opinion, I appreciate it.

[@kohnfutner9637]

Haslab Unicron is going to be a rip-off from Haiti but it's also going to be a collector's item, I guess. It would be if I hadn't bought it, anyway. I say that because it has never worked out good for me when I buy something I don't really like. But I let myself be suckered in. I figured I would be able to make $600 again but who knows if I'll see another Unicron this size again.

[@megajayretro]

I backed this project because I am a HUGE Fan of the Transformers Movie, and this is the only TRUE Figure, which is being release by Takara Tomy and Hasbro which TRUELY looks and feels like Unicron. Their other offerings were not nearly as good, and after seeing this in person at SDCC last year I was convinced that it was worth the money. But as always it remains to be seen if the final product lives up to the hype... I guess we'll see in a few months... Provided the shipments make it out on time.

[@teufortimusprime4929]

Hasbruh moment

[@megajayretro]

RIGHT Teufortimus Prime?!!!!

[@Charles-qu5rz]

I bought 2 and I don’t care at all

[@megajayretro]

Good to know Charles, thanks for letting me know your opinion, I appreciate it.

[@novustalks7525]

Freaking out over a box? Wtf

[@johnwilliamson2207]

Spoiled, spoiled people lol. They're getting a killer figure that most of us would kill for and he's complaining about the fucking box lol.

[@megajayretro]

I wouldn't call $600 spoiled John. I worked hard for that money and I do expect to get something which I was sold on.

[@johnwilliamson2207]

@@megajayretro understood, but it's just a box, as long as the product is solid and packed well in it what difference does the box art make? I keep my boxes as well but they go in the garage after the figure has been unpacked.