Additonal Images of Upcoming Renderform Kits
Thursday, August 18th, 2011 4:48PM CDT
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In addition to the Goldbug, Hubcap, and Bumper upgrade sets, he is also working on a more G1-esque set for Takara's DOTM Deluxe Vortex.
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Posted by Tigertrack on August 18th, 2011 @ 4:53pm CDT
Venks just sent me an e-mail telling me my most recent set was posted. Course now it's 2-3 weeks of waiting, but then, Darkwind!!!!
Posted by El Duque on August 18th, 2011 @ 5:03pm CDT
tigertracks 24 wrote:These look great! Will order!
Venks just sent me an e-mail telling me my most recent set was posted. Course now it's 2-3 weeks of waiting, but then, Darkwind!!!!
You're going to love the Darkwind set. I got mine a couple of days ago, and can't believe what a difference it makes. Dreadwind went from mediocre repaint to pure win.
Posted by Mkall on August 18th, 2011 @ 5:32pm CDT
Posted by alexison on August 18th, 2011 @ 8:06pm CDT
El Duque wrote:tigertracks 24 wrote:These look great! Will order!
Venks just sent me an e-mail telling me my most recent set was posted. Course now it's 2-3 weeks of waiting, but then, Darkwind!!!!
You're going to love the Darkwind set. I got mine a couple of days ago, and can't believe what a difference it makes. Dreadwind went from mediocre repaint to pure win.
I completely agree. The Darkwind set is fantastic.
Mkall wrote:Looks like there's multiple colours of each head to go with the different Bumblebees... how will I ever choose?
I'm going with blue Goldbug, yellow Bumper, & orange/yellow Hubcap as pictured in the first photo. I think that looks the best.
I also like what I see with Vortex. I hope it turns out to be a little more than a new head and weapons.
Posted by Covenant on August 18th, 2011 @ 9:00pm CDT
Also, the 'G1-esque set for Takara's DOTM Deluxe Vortex' doesn't look right for the body in some way. Not sure how exactly.
Posted by MGrotusque on August 18th, 2011 @ 9:36pm CDT
Unfortunately i don't remember that particular gold release though....what is it again?
Posted by Covenant on August 18th, 2011 @ 9:52pm CDT
monstergrotusque wrote:I need that Goldbug like nobodies business!!
Unfortunately i don't remember that particular gold release though....what is it again?
Reveal the Shield. Just got one off of ebay!
Posted by bvzxa on August 19th, 2011 @ 12:23am CDT
Covenant wrote:monstergrotusque wrote:I need that Goldbug like nobodies business!!
Unfortunately i don't remember that particular gold release though....what is it again?
Reveal the Shield. Just got one off of ebay!
Nope.
Reveal the Sheild BB is the one with the two black stipres going thorugh the chest.
2008 BB 3 pack had 2007 BB, Animated BB, and a yellow BB with black striping.
Classics Bumblebee
Gold Bumblebee is United BB
I have United and Classics.
Posted by emeraldbeacon on August 19th, 2011 @ 1:00am CDT
bvzxa wrote:Reveal the Sheild BB is the one with the two black stipres going thorugh the chest.
2008 BB 3 pack had 2007 BB, Animated BB, and a yellow BB with black striping.
Classics Bumblebee
Gold Bumblebee is United BB
I have United and Classics.
Of course, there's also Henkei Bumblebee, which is the same lighter yellow as Classics and 3-Pack, with a chromed hood vent... (Technically, there are two MORE releases of this mold in the form of Cliffjumper and Bugbyte, but I don't think we're counting those right now).
Classics: Yellow with white detailing
Henkei: Yellow with chrome engine
3-Pack: Yellow with thin black stripes
RTS: Yellow-Orange with thick black stripes
United: Gold paint
Posted by Blackstreak on August 19th, 2011 @ 7:16am CDT
Posted by joesaysso on August 19th, 2011 @ 7:44am CDT
I don't know why, but I would prefer to spend my money on upgrades to Hasbro/Takara figures than to buy some 3rd party joe schmoe's figure. Both upgrades and figures are usually more expensive than they need to be. I suppose I just prefer the formula of let the tried and true toymakers make the toys, let the 3rd parties make them better.
The others I'm not so high on but that Goldbug head is spot on. I don't have any version of the classics bee mold yet but when the day comes I might have to get more than one now.
Posted by BeastProwl on August 19th, 2011 @ 3:54pm CDT
ALSO, That head for Whirl or Vortex whoever looks awesome, but I don't own the mold, so I'm not biting, but seriously, for a goldbug head and rifles, how much?
Posted by El Duque on August 25th, 2011 @ 10:24pm CDT
Images mirrored below, the kit can be preordered by clicking here.
Below are the test castings of the final RF-006 Gold Scout upgrade kit. This kit was created to make one of your extra Bumblebee figures into Goldbug. As not everyone has a United Bumblebee, I have decided to offer the RF-006 kit in 4 different colors, to help you make your ideal classics Gold Bug figure, out of whichever spare Bumblebee figure you have. The main RF-006 kit is the G1 version, which comes in the navy blue color. However, since none of the figures have navy blue present, the color might seem out of place. So you might find one of the other colors work better for you.
Posted by LOST Cybertronian on August 25th, 2011 @ 10:32pm CDT
Posted by Rated X on August 25th, 2011 @ 11:05pm CDT
Posted by Sodan-1 on August 26th, 2011 @ 4:53am CDT
Posted by Mkall on August 26th, 2011 @ 10:12am CDT
Sodan-1 wrote:Am I right in thinking that this set hasn't always had interchangable visors? The solid visor on the earlier photos looked more integrated. To be able to pick and choose which colour head to have is a nice touch, and it's admirable for Renderform to want to please everyone with the different visors, but I feel the final product has suffered for it.
Maybe the visor has always been detachable and we just hadn't seen it until today?
Either way it looks really neat. I got the standard Goldbug head for my United Bumblebee
Posted by Prime Evil on August 26th, 2011 @ 10:17am CDT
Posted by --B-- on August 26th, 2011 @ 3:45pm CDT
Prime Evil wrote:This is my 2nd Renderform purchase. It was hard for me to decide between the blue head and black. I went against the grain and choose black. I'm still excited none the less and as if things couldn't be timed any better, United BB just arrived in my BBTS account this morning! Whoooo!!!
I was all about this until I saw the price. $30 plus shipping is a bit much for that tiny head and 2 little guns, especially since the Headrobots Blood set with head and 2 swords was almost half the price. I know the circumstances and why it could be priced high, and I picked up a United BB assuming this set would be made by someone, but that's a bit much for me.
Kinda disappointed now.
Posted by LOST Cybertronian on August 26th, 2011 @ 6:08pm CDT
--B-- wrote:I was all about this until I saw the price. $30 plus shipping is a bit much for that tiny head and 2 little guns, especially since the Headrobots Blood set with head and 2 swords was almost half the price. I know the circumstances and why it could be priced high, and I picked up a United BB assuming this set would be made by someone, but that's a bit much for me.
Kinda disappointed now.
You can always go for the Growing Pains Custom Kit with a tiny head and 1 gun for the much lower price of $29.99.
Posted by --B-- on August 26th, 2011 @ 7:57pm CDT
LOST Cybertronian wrote:--B-- wrote:I was all about this until I saw the price. $30 plus shipping is a bit much for that tiny head and 2 little guns, especially since the Headrobots Blood set with head and 2 swords was almost half the price. I know the circumstances and why it could be priced high, and I picked up a United BB assuming this set would be made by someone, but that's a bit much for me.
Kinda disappointed now.
You can always go for the Growing Pains Custom Kit with a tiny head and 1 gun for the much lower price of $29.99.
Not helping
Edit: Do any of these smileys do what they picture?
Posted by alexison on August 26th, 2011 @ 9:16pm CDT
--B-- wrote:Prime Evil wrote:This is my 2nd Renderform purchase. It was hard for me to decide between the blue head and black. I went against the grain and choose black. I'm still excited none the less and as if things couldn't be timed any better, United BB just arrived in my BBTS account this morning! Whoooo!!!
I was all about this until I saw the price. $30 plus shipping is a bit much for that tiny head and 2 little guns, especially since the Headrobots Blood set with head and 2 swords was almost half the price. I know the circumstances and why it could be priced high, and I picked up a United BB assuming this set would be made by someone, but that's a bit much for me.
Kinda disappointed now.
Eh, this price is pretty standard for all of his kits. If you are one of the first 150 you get a third gun and it's almost guaranteed you will receive a surprise weapon. That helps a little.
I'm pumped for this set along with the Bumper and Hubcap upgrades. United, RTS, and Classics Bee are ready to receive some characterization!
Posted by Venksta on August 26th, 2011 @ 9:39pm CDT
amcgrath929 wrote:--B-- wrote:Prime Evil wrote:This is my 2nd Renderform purchase. It was hard for me to decide between the blue head and black. I went against the grain and choose black. I'm still excited none the less and as if things couldn't be timed any better, United BB just arrived in my BBTS account this morning! Whoooo!!!
I was all about this until I saw the price. $30 plus shipping is a bit much for that tiny head and 2 little guns, especially since the Headrobots Blood set with head and 2 swords was almost half the price. I know the circumstances and why it could be priced high, and I picked up a United BB assuming this set would be made by someone, but that's a bit much for me.
Kinda disappointed now.
Eh, this price is pretty standard for all of his kits. If you are one of the first 150 you get a third gun and it's almost guaranteed you will receive a surprise weapon. That helps a little.
I'm pumped for this set along with the Bumper and Hubcap upgrades. United, RTS, and Classics Bee are ready to receive some characterization!
The only way I could make my stuff cheaper is going through a factory for production. But that easily means I'd be living under a bridge within a year.
Most factories require a minimum of 1000 pieces to be made, if lucky. And if you could find one that is willing to make less, you still have to split the tooling cost among the amount made, and risk the fact the quality won't be great. So far, only my red alert kit has sold out, except for the black version. So going through a factory for my stuff really would be a total loss, as not enough people would be interested to buy the entire run, and help make back the money spent on the tooling and other costs. Making them by hand is the best way to make them available. Especially since there is only a small crowd interested. Prices will be high, but thats the reality of making these by hand. I'd actually prefer to make only 100 sets each for every project. That way I can move onto something else quicker. But with the demand, I'm doing my best so everyone who is interested, can have a chance to get it.
If you want a factory finished item, complete with actual packaging (which will probably have a cool box art), go with the Growing Pains kit. That is actually a cheaper kit, compared to mine. If I sold mine through an online retailer, it would cost at least $10 more, than what I'm selling it directly.
Posted by alexison on August 26th, 2011 @ 9:44pm CDT
Venksta wrote:amcgrath929 wrote:--B-- wrote:Prime Evil wrote:This is my 2nd Renderform purchase. It was hard for me to decide between the blue head and black. I went against the grain and choose black. I'm still excited none the less and as if things couldn't be timed any better, United BB just arrived in my BBTS account this morning! Whoooo!!!
I was all about this until I saw the price. $30 plus shipping is a bit much for that tiny head and 2 little guns, especially since the Headrobots Blood set with head and 2 swords was almost half the price. I know the circumstances and why it could be priced high, and I picked up a United BB assuming this set would be made by someone, but that's a bit much for me.
Kinda disappointed now.
Eh, this price is pretty standard for all of his kits. If you are one of the first 150 you get a third gun and it's almost guaranteed you will receive a surprise weapon. That helps a little.
I'm pumped for this set along with the Bumper and Hubcap upgrades. United, RTS, and Classics Bee are ready to receive some characterization!
The only way I could make my stuff cheaper is going through a factory for production. But that easily means I'd be living under a bridge within a year.
Most factories require a minimum of 1000 pieces to be made, if lucky. And if you could find one that is willing to make less, you still have to split the tooling cost among the amount made, and risk the fact the quality won't be great. So far, only my red alert kit has sold out, except for the black version. So going through a factory for my stuff really would be a total loss, as not enough people would be interested to buy the entire run, and help make back the money spent on the tooling and other costs. Making them by hand is the best way to make them available. Especially since there is only a small crowd interested. Prices will be high, but thats the reality of making these by hand. I'd actually prefer to make only 100 sets each for every project. That way I can move onto something else quicker. But with the demand, I'm doing my best so everyone who is interested, can have a chance to get it.
If you want a factory finished item, complete with actual packaging (which will probably have a cool box art), go with the Growing Pains kit. That is actually a cheaper kit, compared to mine. If I sold mine through an online retailer, it would cost at least $10 more, than what I'm selling it directly.
No way man. I'll be sticking with yours. I think it looks much better and I'd prefer to support you. That's why I passed on their CJ set as well. Hint hint put it out hint hint
Posted by nemesishub on August 28th, 2011 @ 7:26pm CDT
Posted by alexison on August 30th, 2011 @ 2:53am CDT
nemesishub wrote:So wait, is it just the Goldbug sets now, or are we still getting Bumper and Hubcap later on?
We are still getting the latter later.
Posted by NemesisMonkeySupreme on September 20th, 2011 @ 3:20am CDT
He hasn't updated his Facebook stating he's completed the invoices, but it's been almost 3 weeks now…
Posted by alexison on September 20th, 2011 @ 3:26am CDT
NemesisMonkeySupreme wrote:Has anybody gotten a confirm from Venksta?
He hasn't updated his Facebook stating he's completed the invoices, but it's been almost 3 weeks now…
Yep, I received my invoice and paid. He updated his website, www.Renderform.com, not too long ago saying he was still working through orders slowly.
Posted by NemesisMonkeySupreme on September 20th, 2011 @ 3:34am CDT
amcgrath929 wrote:NemesisMonkeySupreme wrote:Has anybody gotten a confirm from Venksta?
He hasn't updated his Facebook stating he's completed the invoices, but it's been almost 3 weeks now…
Yep, I received my invoice and paid. He updated his website, http://www.Renderform.com, not too long ago saying he was still working through orders slowly.
Hmr. His website update was Sept. 2nd… not counting the Darkwind update.
I did opt for the 2nd "pay later" batch on the Gold Scout as I was short at the time… but I did order within the first hour. (And I've bought a UN Bumblebee just for set since.)
Posted by alexison on September 20th, 2011 @ 3:53am CDT
NemesisMonkeySupreme wrote:amcgrath929 wrote:NemesisMonkeySupreme wrote:Has anybody gotten a confirm from Venksta?
He hasn't updated his Facebook stating he's completed the invoices, but it's been almost 3 weeks now…
Yep, I received my invoice and paid. He updated his website, http://www.Renderform.com, not too long ago saying he was still working through orders slowly.
Hmr. His website update was Sept. 2nd… not counting the Darkwind update.
I did opt for the 2nd "pay later" batch on the Gold Scout as I was short at the time… but I did order within the first hour. (And I've bought a UN Bumblebee just for set since.)
Hmm, well I wouldn't worry too much. I imagine it will take a while. The first batch isn't set to be released until the end of October.
Posted by Tigertrack on September 20th, 2011 @ 8:16pm CDT
Posted by NemesisMonkeySupreme on September 20th, 2011 @ 9:31pm CDT
tigertracks 24 wrote:Got and paid for my invoice as well for Goldbug.
Which payment option did you select? I'm wondering if he's only invoiced the Pay Now orders. I don't want to bother him if he's behind, but at the same time don't want to get screwed…
Posted by Tigertrack on September 20th, 2011 @ 10:26pm CDT
NemesisMonkeySupreme wrote:tigertracks 24 wrote:Got and paid for my invoice as well for Goldbug.
Which payment option did you select? I'm wondering if he's only invoiced the Pay Now orders. I don't want to bother him if he's behind, but at the same time don't want to get screwed…
Same as above. Pay Later...
Posted by NemesisMonkeySupreme on September 20th, 2011 @ 10:43pm CDT
tigertracks 24 wrote:NemesisMonkeySupreme wrote:tigertracks 24 wrote:Got and paid for my invoice as well for Goldbug.
Which payment option did you select? I'm wondering if he's only invoiced the Pay Now orders. I don't want to bother him if he's behind, but at the same time don't want to get screwed…
Same as above. Pay Later...
Well, guess I better bug him then. Crap!
Posted by Counterpunch on September 21st, 2011 @ 2:01pm CDT
I'm waiting on the replacement, but I haven't heard back since I responded with my shipping address.
Posted by Tigertrack on September 22nd, 2011 @ 12:55pm CDT
Counterpunch wrote:I never got my Darkwind kit. It just did not arrive.
I'm waiting on the replacement, but I haven't heard back since I responded with my shipping address.
I'm still waiting on mine as well. I wasn't sure if I should start bugging Venks about it yet or not.
Posted by NemesisMonkeySupreme on September 22nd, 2011 @ 1:54pm CDT
tigertracks 24 wrote:Counterpunch wrote:I never got my Darkwind kit. It just did not arrive.
I'm waiting on the replacement, but I haven't heard back since I responded with my shipping address.
I'm still waiting on mine as well. I wasn't sure if I should start bugging Venks about it yet or not.
He updated FB that he's been cranking out the RF-005 (for those who have been waiting). He also personally confirmed my RF-006 order via email. I knew he was busy with replacing the bad batch of RF-005s that have put him so far behind, which was why I was weary to bug him initially.