The Energon Pub

[Octobotimus]

A transformer that doesn't transform? HOW DARE THEY? but seriously this looks like a cool figure, not a fan of the design, but should be cool for those that like the... anime style? idk what to call it... but yeah, looks cool.

[ZeroWolf]

I think he would look quite good next to my gundams, he looks mg size in that regard though my current master grades are all from the F91 era and later, probably not the best height to judge on

[Emerje]

A transformer that doesn't transform? HOW DARE THEY? but seriously this looks like a cool figure, not a fan of the design, but should be cool for those that like the... anime style? idk what to call it... but yeah, looks cool.

Anime style is pretty accurate since it was designed by Akira Amemiya, best known for designing this:


Gurren Lagann

And he is indeed a Transformers fan, here's a bit of fanart from him.



Emerje

[ZeroWolf]

I thought I recognised the style I love his art of metroplex, that really does give the impression of a behemoth.

[Lunarabbit]

Akira Amemiya, eh? No wonder I love the design so much. I pre-ordered this kit as soon as it was made available, and now I'm even more excited about getting my hands on it after watching the video review. There's going to be lots of posing and picture-taking, I do believe.

I have an army of transformable Optimus Primes, so the fact that this one doesn't transform doesn't bother me in the least. For me, this is 100% about the bot design, completely uninhibited by the real-world limitations of making necessary compromises to the bot mode in order to accommodate one or more alt modes, while keeping the price out of the stratosphere. If I only own one version of a particular character, then yes, the ability to transform is mandatory. In this case, however, the complete dedication to the bot mode and the focus on its poseability rather than its transformability is exactly what appeals to me.

[Va'al]

On the non-transforming (or converting) side of toys, we have some new concept art from Flame Toys and their officially licensed Transformers model kits and action figures, specifically this time for the Devastator set. The art comes from the hands behind Gurren Lagann animated series, Transformers fan artist Akira Amemiya of Trigger animation studio.

Check out the sketches below, and let us know what you think of this display piece in its paper and ink form - will you be venturing into the new money and time consuming aspect of the hobby any time soon?

Concept art of DEVASTATOR.Designed by Akira Amemiya of TRIGGER. #FLAMETOYS #TRANSFORMERS #風雷模型

[ZeroWolf]

If money was no object...

[Carnivius_Prime]

oh sure, it can look all exaggerated and stylised since it doesn't transform

[dragons]

If money was no object...

This money situation with full grown adults buying toys is getting tiresome I barely make 100.00 dollars week at work I saved up 1,100 dollars to go comic con if you want something bad enough save up for it yes I do have bills pay and car insurance if you want it stop buying toys use that money that you don’t buy toys with use it to buy this not that hard

You be surprised how much money you save when not buying toys

[ZeroWolf]

I get what you are saying but priorities also apply to savings as well, especially for us who have little income and families to provide for.

[Carnivius_Prime]

I get what you are saying but priorities also apply to savings as well, especially for us who have little income and families to provide for.

Yeah, and there's only so much money any of us can make. It's the folk with extremely well paying jobs or lottery winners that can just freely buy whatever figures and toys and statues they darn well like.

[william-james88]

Money is only one of the finite resources we have, the other is space. And that's becoming a more treasured commodity with each release.

[Carnivius_Prime]

Money is only one of the finite resources we have, the other is space. And that's becoming a more treasured commodity with each release.

But money can buy you space. Though it requires a lot of the monies.

[Randomhero]

oh sure, it can look all exaggerated and stylised since it doesn't transform

Becuase it can’t transform. Theirs party companies that are licensed from Hasbro aren’t allowed to transform. That’s why they’re making them look so stylized

[Emerje]

If money was no object...

This money situation with full grown adults buying toys is getting tiresome I barely make 100.00 dollars week at work I saved up 1,100 dollars to go comic con if you want something bad enough save up for it yes I do have bills pay and car insurance if you want it stop buying toys use that money that you don’t buy toys with use it to buy this not that hard

You be surprised how much money you save when not buying toys

Man, I HATE comments like this. As if it's that easy and clear cut. What if I can't budget for a Titan unless I stop buying three Leaders that I also want equally, now what? Stop buying the things you want to buy this other thing you want, what a childish way to look at things. You're still going to want the things you didn't buy so you're missing out no matter what. If your car breaks down or your house leaks, yeah, you stop buying things you want in place of the things you need, but balancing one want against another is never as easy as you make it sound.

Emerje

[D-Maximal_Primal]

I cannot wait to see colored images, I love the stylization, and I'm really looking forward to all the Flame Toys stuff. There is some really neat stuff like these kits and the Victory Saber in there

[blackeyedprime]

Depending on the size and the pricing (as in we are currently facing £55 for a $40 RRP Optimus Prime model that I'd deem to be a $30 model max in comparison to Gundams) but definitely cool

[fenrir72]

Studio Ox style!

[Va'al]

As the levy breaks for the upcoming New York Comic Con 2018 convention and coverage, we have the start of Transformers based exclusives appear in news feeds - starting with the Flame Toys officially licensed model kits, many of which we have already seen (such as here), but with the inevitable bacl repaint of an Optimus Prime base set.

The official site of NYCC has the full details here, but check out below the skinny, and take a look at some of the photos of this Nemesis Prime Attack Mode building set, priced at $36 at the event!

Exhibitor Exclusives Category
Toy
The 1st series of Optimus Prime (Attack Mode) is here! He measures 6.1" –

Designed by Famous 3D modeling company TRIGGER, this is an Optimus Prime you have never seen. Great articulation with over 40 movable joints which allows any pose easily. Made up of hard plastic ABS for professional model kit FANS to make their own coloring style Optimus. Joints are made of soft plastic so it will have a stable movable performance. The simple assembly design, it will be suitable for model kit beginners.

[Emerje]

Hope this is made available outside of NYCC. I was looking forward to it, but I don't want to pay aftermarket prices for it.

Emerje

[D-Maximal_Primal]

Hope this is made available outside of NYCC. I was looking forward to it, but I don't want to pay aftermarket prices for it.

Emerje

Same. It is nice, and I want to collect these model kits

[D-Maximal_Primal]

Direct from New York Comic Con, we have new images of Flame Toys upcoming posable statues and model kits! Among the kits on display are the NYCC exclusive Nemesis Prime recolor of their model kit Optimus Prime (due out any time now), the new Bumblebee kit (which will go up for pre-order soon), IDW More Than Meets The Eye/Lost Light Autobot Megatron kits, Starscream (currently up for pre-order), and their posable statues for Star Saber, Victory Leo, Tarn, Shattered Glass Drift, and IDW Optimus Prime (stylized)!

Check out the images below, and stay tuned for more images from the NYCC Floor!

[D-Maximal_Primal]

I'm ready to see Victory Leo in color already! and Autobot Megs!

[Randomhero]

Flame Toys needs to make a model kit of Rung

[D-Maximal_Primal]

It's gallery time! From the displays of New York Comic Con, we have a full gallery set for the Flame Toys transformers model kits and posable statues! Among the new products shown were their Optimus Prime and Starscream kits, both up for Pre-order, their soon-to-be up for Pre-order Bumblebee, the NYCC exclusive Nemesis Prime, and the gray prototype for Autobot Megatron! Also included are the statues for Tarn, Shattered Glass Drift, IDW Optimus, though stylized, and their upcoming Star Saber and Victory Leo, which will combine to form Victory Saber, based on IDW!

Check out some images from the gallery below, and follow any of the images to the full gallery, or view HERE!!!