Truth be told, I'm getting both. I usually only get one MP scaled figure per character, but I make an exception for combiners. I like to display the team in individual robot modes, but also like to display the combiner. I am getting Unique Toys version for my individual bots, but I love Zeta's combined mode so I'm getting that as well. if I had to choose one or the other though....man, that would be tough.
I would probably lean towards the Unique Toys versions as well, cause I think from what we've seen so far, they look good in all three modes, where I think Zeta only does well enough in 2/3 modes.
This is one of those situations where no-one loses. Both have things that are nicer than the other, and either way you're probably gonna be satisfied. For me, I'm going with Zeta. Mainly because I'm in for that combined mode, and that it will probably stand a lot better than the UniqueToys version given their history with Constructor. Also, I already own Constructor, and the Zeta Bruticus is right on par with him.
Wow! This is the comparison video I've been looking for! Great job! You showed every single solitary thing that I could have wanted and then some. Bravo! Personally, I going the Zeta route. Price is definitely a consideration, and as you guessed, Bruticus is going to be displayed in combined mode. I was disappointed with some of the choices Zeta made (changing Swindle for example) and the Zeta robot modes seem to have a lot of kibble. It's so bad on Take Off (Blast Off) that you cannot bend the arms at the elbow without first rotating them out at the shoulder joint. Otherwise the kibble blocks the move. That said... it's not like I'm going to be arraying my army and playing with them on the floor. It's a minor nuisance for posing and that's all. Please, please, please do a similar comparison between Zeta Toys and Fans Toys Superion offerings!
Joel, thanks for watching and subscribing! Glad the video helped. I'm definitely gonna be doing more of these in the future, and a Superion video is most likely on the list.
Dude! 23:20 : They kinda give you options, but deffinetly is not a second chestplate coming with their onslaught, it's literally blastoffs pieces, as you can kinda see, because on the left bruticus the fins of blastoff are missing!
You are absolutely correct. Good catch right there. Not sure if I like taking pieces off of Blastoff to do that. The wings don't bother me, but I definitely don't like the arm with a missing shuttle cockpit.
I think both are cool and you can't go wrong either way! I'm going Zeta because I'm having mine in alt mode and I appeal more to the combined look of Zeta. Plus I'm also looking for it to scale with TW Constructor and for me, as cool as the Unique toys one is, it's too short for what I want for my collection. I have the Zeta Take Off and it's super fun to transform back and forth and the "kibble" doesn't bother me at all. What's also cool is that you can swap out the arms on TW Constructor with the Zeta Arm bots which is cool and in my opinion, give the figures more options and play value. Great video, thanks for sharing. New to your channel. Subbed and liked!
What we have learned so far is parts forming is the way forward with successful combiners.. so with zeta sacrificing looks for solid limb mode. And unique toys I think looks were important so feel the combine will suffer so will be great as team display. But it's nice having two styles and looks to shoot for. And zeta are cheap so will sell out so best to grab anyway..
Thanks a bunch! I've been a little slow with content lately cause I've been involved in a bunch of other things. But there's definitely more coming. Stay tuned! And thanks for the sub!
Thanks for this, very helpful in my decision process. Zeta is more my speed, I'll probably only ever have him in combined mode, like my Toy World Devastator.
That's the problem all the 3P combiner offerings now because there's no official combiner from Takara yet so everyone is making their own scales bot and combined.. I'm staying away from combiners for now and Bruticus until I see everything from UT... I'm staying away from Zeta because a combiner team needs to work in all three modes (for me at least).
I just ordered Swindle n Brawn. I prefer the Unique Toys versions myself. The Zeta Toys versions is nice but just a tad too small for me. There are so many versions of Transformers out there you really have to do your homework and look up all the reviews on each of them to pick the perfect versions you want.
I couldn't agree more that we really have to/ should do more research when we buy 3P It's hard to keep buying a better rendition of a character when someone new comes along. For now, I'm staying away from my favorite combiner. Hope you have fun with UT and keep us updated!
I was sold on Zeta for the Combined mode scale, but Unique sold me on everything. The bots look like G1, are correctly scaled etc, where Zeta looks off on the vehicle modes.
I like both but definite pros and cons to both versions. Zeta is a nice modernized version whereas Unique Toys is more G1 but not kiddiefied and too plane like you said with some of the recent masterpieces. The Unique toys versions are more my preference. But I thunk Zetas Onslaught edges out Uniques version. I may ended up getting Zetas Onslaught with Uniques limbs and mod them to work together. Great vid!!
I have already bought models from unique toys but your video is just perfect, it allowed me to confirm my choice, however I have cracked on the first two members of aerialbots by Zeta toys ....I love them :p and for my future team of stunticons I immediately chose those of X-transbot which I see the fastest offer and the most similar to the G1 ....
Just received Take off today in the mail. Would have to agree with you on the robot mode, not bad but not good. Combined mode is how he's going to be displayed for me. The find the engineering behind Zeta's offering is pretty nuts. Damn fine looking alt mode. Just too bad the robot mode wasn't as nice.
I agree. Mine is on the shelf in arm mode. By itself. Doesn't look the greatest in bot mode, but he's still solid, and you can already tell that the Bruticus is gonna be every bit as good as Devastator.
I agree, Joseph. And I'm doing the same thing you are, for the exact same reasons. I will admit though that if I had to choose only one, it would be a very difficult pick. But anyways, thanks a ton for the sub!
Great video, i was all unique toys until the combined mode, im all about g1 accurate appearance and scale in combiner mode for my display so it's Zeta !, ty 👍
David Dunn I never handled the OS Warbotron. But I did own the original Warbotron. Definitely a cool set. It had its flaws, but nothing that would make me tell you not to get it. Small in my opinion for what a MP Bruticus should be in combined mode. Scaled acceptably in individual bot mode. Not for a strict G1 collection though. Only if you're openminded about stylized character designs.
I already opted for UniqueToys. Brawl and Swindle are on the way! 😃 Robot mode is most important to me, and the Zeta ones are too kibbly. I hope the UT vortex and Blastoff look good in vehicle mode. Zeta's Onslaught looks better in truck mode than the UT version, but cest la vie..
Great video and comparisons. Unique Toys is the winner for me. Individual bots are great. UT Onslaught is the problem child in all modes though as he is bit more busy in all modes. Zeta has the best combined mode but individual bots are awful...except Onslaught
I'm actually going to mix it up so I can get the best of the best. I'm going to get most of the Zeta Toys versions but I really like the Unique Toys versions of Onslaught and Swindle.
That's definitely a unique method to collecting these sets....I'm guessing you have no plans to put a Bruticus together and will just display them all in individual bot mode?
Zeta: + All the figures are together + Taller in size + Bruticus is more easy to handle + Multiple Bruticus Heads - Too blocky in singular body proportions - Not entirely based on their original figures (Swindle) Unique: + Dinamic singular bodies + Borderline G1 singular body designs + Multiple body and weapon accesories on Bruticus - Sold separately - Slightly shorter in comparison to other Combiners - Borderline compromised body joints (specially Vortex and Onslaught) Veredict: Zeta: You want to show and play a really cool Bruticus? that's the one! Unique: Great for show the single figures and make dioramas, specially if you are a MP G1 collector. But not that fun to play with due to their thight parts.
Getting zeta. Blastoff and onslaught confirmed my decision. I can deal with the other discrepancies. Bruticus looks very clean via Zeta. DX9 for menasor.
From Zeta, their Vortex looks awfully like Bayverse Blackout. As for Unique Toys, I think they may be a win here. Again, for Zeta, quite interested on how their Aerialbots will come out.
eyescovered for combiners, I spoil myself. I like to display in individual and combined. So I’m getting Zeta for Bruticus and UT for individual Combaticons. If I had to choose just one, I’d probably go Zeta cause I want that to match my TW Devastator.
Actually, Unique Toys is going more for animation accuracy while Zeta Toys is going for Toy accuracy. So, its not fair to only compare the Zeta Toys figures to the the cartoon appearance or even Studio Ox.
I am a huge Swindle fan and a stickler for G1 accuracy. So waited and have to say the UT version of him and the other Combaticons were unimpressive. I would much rather have Zeta's Combaticons AND Aerialbots
Lol blast off kissing onslaught wtf. And also unique toys ragnaros looks good with toyworld constructor or mp devastator, and mp bruticus. Cause it can bring back starscream brigade where devastator and bruticus fight.
Circling back to this video...............ZetaToys for the kill no doubt undeniably the combiner winner here. Bruticus angry......Bruticus destroy Unique Toys.
None of these do it for me, I won't invest in a combiner with lazy design and ton of kibble. There is a happy blend of G1 toy and cartoon. Someone will nail it and until that time comes I'll be watching and eating my popcorn. Why not compare to Warbotron they got many things right other than combiner pose-ability.
But zeta broke awau feom toy world and in full steam aheas bravo i say superion on the cards too 2018 is zeta year for sure.. but their brawl is a little flakey.. but will be a solid bruyicus their vortex has to nail it though.
Definitely leaning towards UT's, I prefer the cartoon look the most. I love UT's Swindle, too accurate to pass up.
I'm definitely going for the Unique Toys version.Don't mind paying extra.
Truth be told, I'm getting both. I usually only get one MP scaled figure per character, but I make an exception for combiners. I like to display the team in individual robot modes, but also like to display the combiner. I am getting Unique Toys version for my individual bots, but I love Zeta's combined mode so I'm getting that as well. if I had to choose one or the other though....man, that would be tough.
I would probably lean towards the Unique Toys versions as well, cause I think from what we've seen so far, they look good in all three modes, where I think Zeta only does well enough in 2/3 modes.
Where did you get that sweet G1 music playing in the background?
can you tell me what devastator and predaking toys are on the backgroind please
Toyworld Constructor and the Jinbao OS KO Feral Rex.
thank you so much sorry for late reply
The Lyle Sports Channel No worries!
Love the Transformer TV score music, awesome! Also, great shirt! "Shop smart.... shop S-Mart."
I'm going for the Zeta, just due to how their more affordable.
As always my friend, another great video! Thanks for all the time and effort you put into making these videos! Keep Rocking!
Thanks a bunch, Steve.
Very in depth comparison.
Gr8 comparison! Now only if there was a way to combine both Zeta and UT Bruticus'es(?) to make a perfect set lol.
This is one of those situations where no-one loses. Both have things that are nicer than the other, and either way you're probably gonna be satisfied. For me, I'm going with Zeta. Mainly because I'm in for that combined mode, and that it will probably stand a lot better than the UniqueToys version given their history with Constructor. Also, I already own Constructor, and the Zeta Bruticus is right on par with him.
Have a new subscriber! Detailed comparrisons and good arguments for both.. for me sold on unique toys. Great vid.
Wow! This is the comparison video I've been looking for! Great job! You showed every single solitary thing that I could have wanted and then some. Bravo! Personally, I going the Zeta route. Price is definitely a consideration, and as you guessed, Bruticus is going to be displayed in combined mode. I was disappointed with some of the choices Zeta made (changing Swindle for example) and the Zeta robot modes seem to have a lot of kibble. It's so bad on Take Off (Blast Off) that you cannot bend the arms at the elbow without first rotating them out at the shoulder joint. Otherwise the kibble blocks the move. That said... it's not like I'm going to be arraying my army and playing with them on the floor. It's a minor nuisance for posing and that's all. Please, please, please do a similar comparison between Zeta Toys and Fans Toys Superion offerings!
Joel, thanks for watching and subscribing! Glad the video helped. I'm definitely gonna be doing more of these in the future, and a Superion video is most likely on the list.
Vortex's feet looks funky out of place just like Chigurgh's. Looks like it's just a piece that's just glued on.
This is an extremely helpful and informative video. Pretty much exactly what I wanted to know about each set of figures.
Dude! 23:20 : They kinda give you options, but deffinetly is not a second chestplate coming with their onslaught, it's literally blastoffs pieces, as you can kinda see, because on the left bruticus the fins of blastoff are missing!
You are absolutely correct. Good catch right there. Not sure if I like taking pieces off of Blastoff to do that. The wings don't bother me, but I definitely don't like the arm with a missing shuttle cockpit.
I think both are cool and you can't go wrong either way! I'm going Zeta because I'm having mine in alt mode and I appeal more to the combined look of Zeta. Plus I'm also looking for it to scale with TW Constructor and for me, as cool as the Unique toys one is, it's too short for what I want for my collection. I have the Zeta Take Off and it's super fun to transform back and forth and the "kibble" doesn't bother me at all. What's also cool is that you can swap out the arms on TW Constructor with the Zeta Arm bots which is cool and in my opinion, give the figures more options and play value. Great video, thanks for sharing. New to your channel. Subbed and liked!
Dolkkar Toyznstuff Awesome. Thanks for subbing, for watching, and sharing your opinions!
Also, plenty of other TF stuff on my channel as well. Surf around when you get a chance!
My pleasure!
What we have learned so far is parts forming is the way forward with successful combiners.. so with zeta sacrificing looks for solid limb mode. And unique toys I think looks were important so feel the combine will suffer so will be great as team display. But it's nice having two styles and looks to shoot for. And zeta are cheap so will sell out so best to grab anyway..
"What do you do?" Why, buy them BOTH of course.
haha. You know it!
King Leong indeed zeta combined and unique in team display 👍
i like them in all modesi wouldnt buy one just for display in one mode
Wow! What a thorough ass review!
Emile Milord Thanks for viewing!
you make enjoyable and fun to watch videos. Good work, keep it up!Subbed and liked
Thanks a bunch! I've been a little slow with content lately cause I've been involved in a bunch of other things. But there's definitely more coming. Stay tuned! And thanks for the sub!
Unique Toys for me
Thanks for this, very helpful in my decision process. Zeta is more my speed, I'll probably only ever have him in combined mode, like my Toy World Devastator.
Awesome. Well, thanks for checking in and letting me know. Glad you enjoyed the video and found it useful. More to come soon.
Have you seen the updated combined prototype for the UT version? Upper thighs have been improved!
I don't believe I have. Do you have a link?
Richard Black Yooooo what up rich.
That's the problem all the 3P combiner offerings now because there's no official combiner from Takara yet so everyone is making their own scales bot and combined.. I'm staying away from combiners for now and Bruticus until I see everything from UT... I'm staying away from Zeta because a combiner team needs to work in all three modes (for me at least).
I just ordered Swindle n Brawn. I prefer the Unique Toys versions myself. The Zeta Toys versions is nice but just a tad too small for me. There are so many versions of Transformers out there you really have to do your homework and look up all the reviews on each of them to pick the perfect versions you want.
I couldn't agree more that we really have to/ should do more research when we buy 3P It's hard to keep buying a better rendition of a character when someone new comes along. For now, I'm staying away from my favorite combiner. Hope you have fun with UT and keep us updated!
I was sold on Zeta for the Combined mode scale, but Unique sold me on everything. The bots look like G1, are correctly scaled etc, where Zeta looks off on the vehicle modes.
One question
Are Vortex and Blastoff from Zeta gonna have those black and blue colors or is it the prototype
Blastoff has since been released and is colored just like the pics in this video, so I can only assume that Vortex will be as well.
I like both but definite pros and cons to both versions. Zeta is a nice modernized version whereas Unique Toys is more G1 but not kiddiefied and too plane like you said with some of the recent masterpieces. The Unique toys versions are more my preference. But I thunk Zetas Onslaught edges out Uniques version. I may ended up getting Zetas Onslaught with Uniques limbs and mod them to work together. Great vid!!
Mapes T Thank you for watching! Good luck with your customization if you choose to go that route.
Just ordered swindle and brawl your video helped alot cheers 👍
Awesome. Enjoy your bots and thanks for watching!
I have already bought models from unique toys but your video is just perfect, it allowed me to confirm my choice, however I have cracked on the first two members of aerialbots by Zeta toys ....I love them :p and for my future team of stunticons I immediately chose those of X-transbot which I see the fastest offer and the most similar to the G1 ....
Just received Take off today in the mail. Would have to agree with you on the robot mode, not bad but not good. Combined mode is how he's going to be displayed for me. The find the engineering behind Zeta's offering is pretty nuts. Damn fine looking alt mode. Just too bad the robot mode wasn't as nice.
I agree. Mine is on the shelf in arm mode. By itself. Doesn't look the greatest in bot mode, but he's still solid, and you can already tell that the Bruticus is gonna be every bit as good as Devastator.
Excellent Video just subbed im gonna get both modes i really like the zeta toys Bruticus mode and love the Unique toys Bots
I agree, Joseph. And I'm doing the same thing you are, for the exact same reasons. I will admit though that if I had to choose only one, it would be a very difficult pick. But anyways, thanks a ton for the sub!
Your very welcome and i think quite afew of us are gettin both lol
Honestly, I feel like that was just a coincidence.
Great video, i was all unique toys until the combined mode, im all about g1 accurate appearance and scale in combiner mode for my display so it's Zeta !, ty 👍
Thanks! Glad it helped you out.
Does anyone know how tall Armageddon will be?
thx for objetive review. I know which buy now.
Im waiting for keiths offering after menasor or ft
Has anyone seen Products By Gunner ('s) version of Bruticus? Amazing it took liberties but exteremely realistic
So how the warbottron version stand up to these two?
David Dunn I never handled the OS Warbotron. But I did own the original Warbotron. Definitely a cool set. It had its flaws, but nothing that would make me tell you not to get it. Small in my opinion for what a MP Bruticus should be in combined mode. Scaled acceptably in individual bot mode. Not for a strict G1 collection though. Only if you're openminded about stylized character designs.
I already opted for UniqueToys.
Brawl and Swindle are on the way! 😃
Robot mode is most important to me, and the Zeta ones are too kibbly.
I hope the UT vortex and Blastoff look good in vehicle mode.
Zeta's Onslaught looks better in truck mode than the UT version, but cest la vie..
Great video and comparisons. Unique Toys is the winner for me. Individual bots are great. UT Onslaught is the problem child in all modes though as he is bit more busy in all modes. Zeta has the best combined mode but individual bots are awful...except Onslaught
To all collectors: buy the Zeta & Unique sets. My Zeta Combaticons will be in Combiner mode. My Unique Combaticons will be displayed individually.
I'm doing the same thing.
Great vid. At first I swear I though you were Matt damon
I'm actually going to mix it up so I can get the best of the best. I'm going to get most of the Zeta Toys versions but I really like the Unique Toys versions of Onslaught and Swindle.
That's definitely a unique method to collecting these sets....I'm guessing you have no plans to put a Bruticus together and will just display them all in individual bot mode?
Michael Kingcaid Exactly. I know it's unpopular but I don't really put the combiners together because I just like displaying the robots individually.
Shane Everett to each their own, my friend. Enjoy your collection any way you like!
Zeta:
+ All the figures are together
+ Taller in size
+ Bruticus is more easy to handle
+ Multiple Bruticus Heads
- Too blocky in singular body proportions
- Not entirely based on their original figures (Swindle)
Unique:
+ Dinamic singular bodies
+ Borderline G1 singular body designs
+ Multiple body and weapon accesories on Bruticus
- Sold separately
- Slightly shorter in comparison to other Combiners
- Borderline compromised body joints (specially Vortex and Onslaught)
Veredict:
Zeta: You want to show and play a really cool Bruticus? that's the one!
Unique: Great for show the single figures and make dioramas, specially if you are a MP G1 collector.
But not that fun to play with due to their thight parts.
Getting zeta. Blastoff and onslaught confirmed my decision. I can deal with the other discrepancies. Bruticus looks very clean via Zeta. DX9 for menasor.
From Zeta, their Vortex looks awfully like Bayverse Blackout. As for Unique Toys, I think they may be a win here. Again, for Zeta, quite interested on how their Aerialbots will come out.
G1 Smokescreen Their Aerialbots look money.
so which one did you get? or are you waiting for mmc now?
eyescovered for combiners, I spoil myself. I like to display in individual and combined. So I’m getting Zeta for Bruticus and UT for individual Combaticons. If I had to choose just one, I’d probably go Zeta cause I want that to match my TW Devastator.
oh, you're one of THOSE guys, eh? lol
Absolutely enjoyed this video! 👍 I'm going to definitely check out Blackout and Shout! 😃
Awesome! Thanks a bunch!
Easy answer...you buy BOTH!!
To note: Looks like Rangaros might also comes with an alternate chest plate www.tfw2005.com/boards/attachments/desktop-jpg.27732924/
now which 1 is taller? i mean they must be 1 will be slighly taller
kornkixassman the Zeta Toys one will be about 2 - 3” taller.
thanks dude😃
Actually, Unique Toys is going more for animation accuracy while Zeta Toys is going for Toy accuracy. So, its not fair to only compare the Zeta Toys figures to the the cartoon appearance or even Studio Ox.
Unique Toys would be the best choice of all the reasons.
Zeta toys brawl looks like turmoil from Idw
What I want to know is how 4 year old videos pop up in my feed lol. Go Birds!
Every year is a good year for Go Birds! 🤣
I am a huge Swindle fan and a stickler for G1 accuracy. So waited and have to say the UT version of him and the other Combaticons were unimpressive. I would much rather have Zeta's Combaticons AND Aerialbots
Lol blast off kissing onslaught wtf. And also unique toys ragnaros looks good with toyworld constructor or mp devastator, and mp bruticus. Cause it can bring back starscream brigade where devastator and bruticus fight.
The good thing is one in bruticus mode the other in team mode. winner winner chicken don't give a fuck dinner
Circling back to this video...............ZetaToys for the kill no doubt undeniably the combiner winner here. Bruticus angry......Bruticus destroy Unique Toys.
Cross combine get the figures u like then build bruticus ._.
Infinity Gaming studios Garuntee, they won't be compatible.
I will buy both and have them fight to the death. The winner will be caged in my display for life.
None of these do it for me, I won't invest in a combiner with lazy design and ton of kibble. There is a happy blend of G1 toy and cartoon. Someone will nail it and until that time comes I'll be watching and eating my popcorn. Why not compare to Warbotron they got many things right other than combiner pose-ability.
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LFITZ0315 thank you, Fitz.
But zeta broke awau feom toy world and in full steam aheas bravo i say superion on the cards too 2018 is zeta year for sure.. but their brawl is a little flakey.. but will be a solid bruyicus their vortex has to nail it though.
Shout out philly
Jim O'Brien Haha. That's right, man! Go Birds.
Dat intro.
Big gay robots. OOooo, I can feel my steel.
I can't believe this video has almost 12,000 views and that's the first time someone is commenting on the intro. haha.
Unique Toys same bots mode
My poor wallet
Zeta combiner unique toys robots lol
thetruth916 my plan as well. lol