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[Randomhero]

I love how robotkingdom slaps their name on all photos as if they’re only sent to them. They’re advertisement photos sent to most retailer and sites.

Man I looked high and low for other retailers with non-labeled pics but they were the only ones I could find. Just out of curiosity if you see them pop up elsewhere can you let me know? That was driving me bonkers earlier.

I saw them the other day on daimchoc’s page I believe

Tfsource also has unwatermarked photos

[Seibertron]

OK. I'm literally joining the bloody forums just to say this.

Welcome aboard Seibertron.com! Thanks for joining our forums.

Please.
PLEASE.
PLEASE clean your frickin' nub marks.
They're just... absolutely egregious. Coming from a builder of Gunpla, cleaning your nubs is one of the most important steps in making your models look amazing. Big white stress marks and excess pieces of sprue don't help with the look.



I know I'm being blunt but I'm really not trying to be rude. I just wanna have the gallery look amazing and really make the kits shine.

Thank you for your suggestions. Had I actually put the kits together myself, I probably would have done that. However, the kits were assembled sets that Bluefin Distribution sent to me for review purposes (which I'm assuming Flame Toys assembled themselves and then sent the sets to Bluefin Distribution. If they didn't send me assembled samples, I probably would never have done the galleries because of how long it takes to build sets like this ... heck, I never even got around to doing galleries of the recent Kabaya Transformers because of how long it took to build Deszaras, and those are pretty simple compared to the Flame Toys kits).

The only "customizations" I did to these figures was super glue parts on so that they would quit falling off (such as the horns on Bumblebee, Bumblebee's yellow chest, the vents on the side of Thundercracker's head, and the back pieces to which the wings attach on Thundercracker. I will try to keep my eyes out for small flaws like that on the assembled sets they send me in the future.

[-Kanrabat-]

the kits were assembled sets that Bluefin Distribution sent to me for review purposes (which I'm assuming Flame Toys assembled themselves and then sent the sets to Bluefin Distribution. If they didn't send me assembled samples, I probably would never have done the galleries because of how long it takes to build sets like this

One would assume that a company that send assembled copies for review purpose would have taken some extra care in building the things.

On the other hand though, most buyers will be complete casuals and would never think about painting or cleaning the kits of nubs. So in a way, the pictures were "honest". ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[Nathaniel Prime]

the kits were assembled sets that Bluefin Distribution sent to me for review purposes (which I'm assuming Flame Toys assembled themselves and then sent the sets to Bluefin Distribution. If they didn't send me assembled samples, I probably would never have done the galleries because of how long it takes to build sets like this

One would assume that a company that send assembled copies for review purpose would have taken some extra care in building the things.

On the other hand though, most buyers will be complete casuals and would never think about painting or cleaning the kits of nubs. So in a way, the pictures were "honest". ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

Guess I'm a complete casual then ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

I think I prefer them to look great without paint, because then I am not disappointed in the way they look after all the time I spent building it. Also, shouldn't a person start painting these things once they get one of the bigger, more expensive kits like Tarn or Drift? Because I think those need the paint more than these simple figures.

[-Kanrabat-]

Guess I'm a complete casual then ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

I think I prefer them to look great without paint, because then I am not disappointed in the way they look after all the time I spent building it. Also, shouldn't a person start painting these things once they get one of the bigger, more expensive kits like Tarn or Drift? Because I think those need the paint more than these simple figures.

An amateur would give at least a clear finish for that extra shine, with paint highlights. The pro would go the extra mile by adding dirt, battle damage, and special effects.

If I find one of these kits on sale, I may try it out. But I'm sure the thing may end up completely ruined. T__T

[-Kanrabat-]

Emgo just did a video review of Bumblebee.

I'm starting to want the damn thing.

[D-Maximal_Primal]

Just paid for my Bumblebee and Thundercracker, I am looking forward to both! Now to wait out a few more things before I ship my stack

[Stargrave]

Flame toys is keeping things sizzling hot this summer with their upcoming release of Transformers Shattered Glass Attack Mode Optimus Prime! Although not an entirely new mold this repaint of Furai Model Optimus Prime Attack Mode absolutely captures the image of the unhinged warlord mirror universe version of Optimus Prime. You know, the dark version of Optimus that's not Nemesis Prime for once.

Originally debuting as part of an April Fool's joke to Transformer fans that saw many a bot's color scheme, faction, and archetype flipped for fun, the character has developed and grown into the one formerly known as Optronix who amassed his sadistic hordes of Autobots to destroy the noble Decepticons.

Translated from the Japanese Tweet:

"Unlike the regular version, the mask is painted on each runner. The state of luxury will be completed as shown in the photo, but you can further improve the detail by sticking the attached sticker. The crack in the chest window was reproduced by printing on the print."

Enjoy the images and as always stay tuned to Seibertron for the ultimate in Transformers news!

[-Kanrabat-]

Is it just me, or that Optimus Prime is actually a FEMBOT?

Those delicious child-bearing hips... ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)

[D-Maximal_Primal]

That mold looks really good in the shattered colors. And that artwork, oh it's gorgeous. I would make a clean version of that my wallpaper

[D-Maximal_Primal]

Continuing on with our San Diego ComicCon coverage, we have the latest Flame Toys Furai Model Kits and Kuro Kara Kuri Figures on display!

The Kuro Kara Kuri kits include the currently for sale Shattered Glass Drift, the soon to be released Star Saber and the recently revealed Optimus Prime. Drift is a red repaint of his original Kuro Kara Kuri Figure, representing his Shattered Glass IDW body, a look inspired somewhat by Deadpool. Star Saber is directly based on his IDW self, and will combine with Victory Leo, who will be released later on in the line. Optimus is a stylization based on his IDW self but with some Japanese flare and energy pulses.

The Furai model kits include both currently released figures as well as upcoming figures. Among the already released figures are Starscream, Thundercracker, Attack Mode Optimus Prime, Nemesis Prime (attack and IDW versions), and Bumblebee. Among the soon to be released figures are their version of Devastator, Drift, G1 Optimus Prime, Shattered Glass Optimus Prime, and IDW Autobot Megatron. The kits have proven to be a popular trend with the fandom, and we are hoping to see some more kits this weekend, including their Hound and Windblade, both of whom have been teased prior.

Check out the images below, and let us know what you think in the comments section below!

[-Kanrabat-]

The more I look at these guys, the more I think of them are "reverse traps". Most of these bots are actual FEMBOTS trying to pas themselves as boys with their very feminine curves.

Like in Final Fantasy 9.

[ZeldaTheSwordsman]

That song seemed very fitting

[Wireless_Phantom]

I'm really hoping we get a model kit of their Star Saber.

[D-Maximal_Primal]

I'm really hoping we get a model kit of their Star Saber.

You and me both. It is a fantastic looking thing, and I want to be able to get that design in some fashion

[-Kanrabat-]

I'd really love to come across one of those Optimus on clearance. I'd make myself a R63 version of Optimus.

[D-Maximal_Primal]

Following the conclusion of San Diego Comic Con, the various exclusives of the convention are being scattered around for distribution to those who could not make it. Most are set to show up on Hasbro Pulse, with an expected date for the Transformers exclusives to be September 4. However, one exclusive is now currently available for your purchase: the Flame Toys IDW Nemesis Prime model kit!

The Nemesis Prime kit is an exclusive evil Decepticon redeco of the IDW Optimus Prime model kit, and is now available for $40 on Bluefin. The set is only a limited stock, so if you have interest in an IDW Nemesis styled Prime, you don't have long to jump and make sure you get one!

This Nemesis Prime also follows a trend started last year as the Attack Mode Nemesis Prime was also exclusive to a convention last year, in that case the New York Comic Con.

Let us know what you think of this kit below, and tell us how much you are enjoying the Furai model kits as a whole as well!

[Stargrave]

Just, wow. If you're a lover or just a peripheral fan of the Flame toys then buckle up because these are some amazing designs from Flame Toys of Kuro Kara Kuri Rodimus And Furai Model Optimus Primal, Lio Convoy, Big Convoy, and Optimus Primal! Also shown in a black silhouette is God Power Jet Armor! Seemingly with two modes this appears to be an add on piece to armor up previous Flame Toys Optimus Primes.

These were just recently posted to the Flame Toys Twitter account and show what few could argue are delicious fan service details. Windblade gives an impression of Sarah Stone's art from her IDW self titled series. Lio Convoy has his shoulder cape and a sword reminiscent of Alpha Trion's. Optimus Primal has all of his glorious guns drawn and ready for battle. And Big Convoy, well, he just looks big and mean and ready to stomp through an army of Predacons.

We've included the tweets that headed each image which gives additional tidbits such as artist names and status of production.

Enjoy the images and as always share your views with the Seibertron crew in the forums. And Stay tuned to Seibertron for the ultimate in Transformers news!

"GOD POWER JET ARMOR!! You know what is it for? The concept design is by Toshinao Miyauchi!!"

"The third round "Big Convoy" is decided to be commercialized from the Beast Wars series of the thunderbolt model! The concept art was drawn by Tetsu Amamiya, director of TRIGGER, as in the first installment! Please look forward to the future progress of the Beast Wars series!"

"From the Beast Wars series of thunder and lightning models, the second "Leo Prime" is decided to be commercialized! Concept art was drawn by Mr. Masaru Sakamoto of TRIGGER! Please wait for the progress in the future too!"

"The Beast Wars series starts from the lightning model! The first is "Optimus Primal" decided to be commercialized! The concept art was drawn by Tetsu Amamiya, TRIGGER! Please wait for the future progress!"

"Wind Blade is now in progress!! Please look forward to the new information!"

"Rodimus will be the next item in [鉄機巧Kuro Kara Kuri] series!! Here is the concept art by Hyogo Funabashi!!"

[-Kanrabat-]

Windblade is cute, but I'd rather Frame Arms for my moldel kit robo-waifu needs.

However, those 3 Beastimuses look BAS-ASS as fok!
I may consider getting at least one of them.

[EvasionModeBumblebee]

Wait, so the ROTF Jetfire armor is for their G1-styled primes? Darn, I was kinda hoping they were starting to do movieverse models. I wonder if you could find a way to attach it to one of the SS Primes though. . .

[Lore Keeper]

Do we have confirmation that the armor actually fits all the previous Prime models? I have the IDW version. If this armor works with him, I'll definitely be picking it up! May not be canon, but how cool would it be to see IDW Optimus armor up?

[Nathaniel Prime]

All the other concepts are pretty cool, but I got my eye on that Lost Light Rodimus. That looks sweet

[Emerje]

Do we have confirmation that the armor actually fits all the previous Prime models? I have the IDW version. If this armor works with him, I'll definitely be picking it up! May not be canon, but how cool would it be to see IDW Optimus armor up?

It's for the Kuro Kara Kuri figure line, not the Furai Model line.

Shame that the only update on Windblade is that they're still making Windblade.

Emerje

[Stargrave]

You know what, looking back no I had no confirmation of that and shouldn’t have stated it. Sorry about the confusion gang that’s my bad.

[Evil Eye]

The Beast Primes are amazing and I want them. Also Windblade looks adorable, she will be mine.