Colour Images of Flame Toys IDW Drift
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Posted by Carnivius_Prime on July 2nd, 2017 @ 4:18am CDT
Posted by Skullcrunchberries on July 2nd, 2017 @ 12:53pm CDT
Posted by Va'al on July 4th, 2017 @ 6:58pm CDT
Posted by ScottyP on July 4th, 2017 @ 9:41pm CDT
Posted by smdudajr on July 4th, 2017 @ 9:48pm CDT
Posted by Hydrargyrus on July 4th, 2017 @ 10:27pm CDT
smdudajr wrote:It doesn't even transform ... what is the point? A transformer that doesn't transform isn't a transformer. These are just action figure statues basically.
Let me just say... I completely agree with you.
However, the budget to make some characters transform and look like what people see in the comics would be huge (probably). These are action figure statues, essentially, which is what some people want. As for myself, I'm not highly interested, but I understand the sentiment.
On another note, if extremely media-accurate, articulated, cheap-ish TF models were produced, I think it would be cool.
Posted by Kurona on July 5th, 2017 @ 6:43am CDT
Posted by Kurona on July 5th, 2017 @ 5:39pm CDT
Posted by Deadput on July 5th, 2017 @ 6:03pm CDT
Oh the irony!
Not saying this is a bad "figure" just taking note of the situation.
Posted by Kurona on July 5th, 2017 @ 6:18pm CDT
Deadput wrote:Lol A non Transforming figure of a Transformer addicted to Transforming.
Oh the irony!
Not saying this is a bad "figure" just taking note of the situation.
Heh heh -- I do love that myself. I'll just envision this as post-transformation cog burnout, pre-Delphi Tarn
I wonder if the size of this layout next to Drift is relative to the actual figure though -- like, if Tarn is that much bigger than Drift as shown here. What size would that make him; Leader? Either way if the price turns out to be low enough, this could be a nice alternative to Kultur if you don't care about transformation and just want a display figure and don't have an awful lot of money. Or if you're just a bit uneasy about third parties to begin with. I wonder if they'll make the rest of the DJD or other IDW-original characters like Rung or Aileron; their focus does seem to be on IDW which would explain why they went with Drift first -- being easily the most well-known IDW-original character Either way this is getting me excited.
Posted by Deadput on July 5th, 2017 @ 6:32pm CDT
Kurona wrote:Either way if the price turns out to be low enough, this could be a nice alternative to Kultur if you don't care about transformation and just want a display figure and don't have an awful lot of money. Or if you're just a bit uneasy about third parties to begin with.
Nah I don't buy third party stuff besides reprolables and even then only conversion ones like the Dispensor one since I hate stickers since I have shaky hands/fingers.
Their too expensive as well like the masterpiece figures for something I'm only going to keep on display and sometimes Transform and fiddle with.
Posted by Kurona on July 5th, 2017 @ 6:36pm CDT
Deadput wrote:Kurona wrote:Either way if the price turns out to be low enough, this could be a nice alternative to Kultur if you don't care about transformation and just want a display figure and don't have an awful lot of money. Or if you're just a bit uneasy about third parties to begin with.
Nah I don't buy third party stuff besides reprolables and even then only conversion ones like the Dispensor one since I hate stickers since I have shaky hands/fingers.
Their too expensive as well like the masterpiece figures for something I'm only going to keep on display and sometimes Transform and fiddle with.
Yeah, naturally the price is a huge turnoff -- if I had a ton of disposable income I'd be buying half of MMC's stuff and a ton of Perfect Effect upgrades, but it's simply not an option I have. That's one of the big reasons I'm hoping this'll be relatively cheap besides the obvious; makes it an actual option compared to Kultur.
Of course, if this turns out to be a really expensive statue situation and he's barely cheaper - or, even worse, more expensive - than Kultur, then that's gonna be a huge turn-off when I could just pay a little extra or a little less for a figure that does everything this does but also transforms.
Hopefully though, either way this should reduce the price of Kultur; much like how MP Inferno and Shockwave reduced the price of the many Third Party MP Infernos and Shockwaves.
Posted by Glarryg on July 5th, 2017 @ 7:06pm CDT
MagicDeath wrote:On another note, if extremely media-accurate, articulated, cheap-ish TF models were produced, I think it would be cool.
You're talking about Robot Replicas, or, for those of us who are a little older... [whispers] Action Masters.
Glarryg
Posted by Rodimus Prime on July 6th, 2017 @ 1:20am CDT
And even though Tarn was addicted to transforming, I can't remember if he actually transformed in MTMTE.
Posted by Kurona on July 6th, 2017 @ 6:31am CDT
Rodimus Prime wrote:This could be a good alternative to Kultur if the figure is attractive and the price is reasonable.
And even though Tarn was addicted to transforming, I can't remember if he actually transformed in MTMTE.
Most of his scenes in the comic were of him torturing his victims physically or mentally - which is why it makes perfect sense for Hasbro to release a toy of him. A family company! - so we didn't see it happen an awful lot. The only one I remember was during his fight against Overlord in Dying of the Light.
Posted by Sigma Magnus on July 6th, 2017 @ 9:08am CDT
This issue makes clear Tarn's transformation addiction, as alluded to previously. When he steps off the ship, he transforms while everyone else walks the short distance, then transforms again to inspect Grimlock. When fighting Grimlock, he transforms to run over him with his treads, then transforms again to try his "talk to death" trick. When Crankcase unleashes the Cybernought, Tarn transforms to shoot it, despite having a perfectly good gun on his arm, then transforms again to address Fulcrum.
Posted by Kurona on July 6th, 2017 @ 9:35am CDT
Sigma Magnus wrote:Actually, I think in Who's Afraid Of The DJD he did it a lot...ah, here, quote from the Wiki (sorry, don't wanna dig out the issue to check myself)This issue makes clear Tarn's transformation addiction, as alluded to previously. When he steps off the ship, he transforms while everyone else walks the short distance, then transforms again to inspect Grimlock. When fighting Grimlock, he transforms to run over him with his treads, then transforms again to try his "talk to death" trick. When Crankcase unleashes the Cybernought, Tarn transforms to shoot it, despite having a perfectly good gun on his arm, then transforms again to address Fulcrum.
Gah, how could I forget about that? I loved that they used the transformation for visual storytelling. My mind's been all over the place
Posted by Deadput on July 6th, 2017 @ 6:04pm CDT
Kurona wrote:Gah, how could I forget about that? I loved that they used the transformation for visual storytelling. My mind's been all over the place
Shame that they stopped now their just robots with vehicle parts on them.
Posted by LOST Cybertronian on July 28th, 2017 @ 2:27am CDT
Posted by Carnivius_Prime on July 28th, 2017 @ 3:00am CDT
Posted by Emerje on July 28th, 2017 @ 4:20am CDT
Carnivius_Prime wrote:Gundam.
Yep, definitely a Gundam.
Emerje
Posted by Kurona on July 28th, 2017 @ 4:42am CDT
Either way though, looks awesome
Posted by griftimus prime on July 28th, 2017 @ 6:12am CDT
Posted by Kurona on July 28th, 2017 @ 6:35am CDT
You have no idea how much this hurts.
Posted by ScottyP on July 28th, 2017 @ 10:08am CDT
Emerje wrote:Carnivius_Prime wrote:Gundam.
Yep, definitely a Gundam.
Emerje
I found the board members that don't watch Gundamgriftimus prime wrote:looks cool but there is gundam elements all up in this.
Posted by Kurona on July 28th, 2017 @ 10:26am CDT
Posted by Sigma Magnus on July 28th, 2017 @ 10:43am CDT
ScottyP wrote:Emerje wrote:Carnivius_Prime wrote:Gundam.
Yep, definitely a Gundam.
EmerjeI found the board members that don't watch Gundamgriftimus prime wrote:looks cool but there is gundam elements all up in this.
There are some slight Gundam-esque design cues (especially the stance), but if you put this design in a Gundam show it'd stick out like a sore thumb.
Posted by YoungPrime on July 28th, 2017 @ 10:53am CDT
PASS!
Posted by Emerje on July 28th, 2017 @ 12:32pm CDT
ScottyP wrote:Emerje wrote:Carnivius_Prime wrote:Gundam.
Yep, definitely a Gundam.
EmerjeI found the board members that don't watch Gundamgriftimus prime wrote:looks cool but there is gundam elements all up in this.
I found the board member that's in denial.
Sigma Magnus wrote:There are some slight Gundam-esque design cues (especially the stance), but if you put this design in a Gundam show it'd stick out like a sore thumb.
Are you sure, because Gundam these days don't really follow any one look. They're all over the map, especially when you start getting into the Build Fighters stuff.
Gundam Tryon 3
SF-01 Super Fumina
Emerje
For the record I've been picking up old used Gundam MSIA figures lately.
Posted by Carnivius_Prime on July 28th, 2017 @ 1:01pm CDT
ScottyP wrote:Emerje wrote:Carnivius_Prime wrote:Gundam.
Yep, definitely a Gundam.
EmerjeI found the board members that don't watch Gundamgriftimus prime wrote:looks cool but there is gundam elements all up in this.
I used to collect Gundam model kits way back in late 90s early 2000s and I have an SD Gundam figurine on my shelf right here and that thing in that pic makes me think Gundam.
Posted by Kurona on July 28th, 2017 @ 1:04pm CDT
Posted by Emerje on July 28th, 2017 @ 1:08pm CDT
Kurona wrote:Scotty now owes me five quid.
I feel like I just walked into a trap.
Emerje
Posted by Carnivius_Prime on July 28th, 2017 @ 1:17pm CDT
Emerje wrote:Gundam Tryon 3
SF-01 Super Fumina
Yeah I was thinking more along the lines of the 'classic' Gundam stuff I used to collect. Stuff that looked like this. And even with this very basic Gundam design I can see many similar elements in that Starsaber figure illustration. Less so in the IDW comic panel. I reckon Flame Toys artist has some experience or interest with Gundam.
Posted by Emerje on July 28th, 2017 @ 1:26pm CDT
Carnivius_Prime wrote:Yeah I was thinking more along the lines of the 'classic' Gundam stuff I used to collect.
Oh, so was I, I was just using those two as an example of just how outlandish Gundam can get. Personally I think Star Saber reminds me a little of this:
Lunagazer Gundam
Emerje
Posted by Autobot Roadburn on July 28th, 2017 @ 1:53pm CDT
Posted by Kurona on July 28th, 2017 @ 1:54pm CDT
Autobot Roadburn wrote:So the preorder for Drift just went up on BBTS. I was considering picking up him and Tarn to go with my IDW collection, but turns out Drift is $300. Which means if they scale Tarn is going to be even more. I'm glad I picked up MMC's Kultur, because he's only a fraction of the cost. Yikes.
Ooooh dear. I was really liking the looks of this line too; yikes...
Posted by Silverwing on July 28th, 2017 @ 5:06pm CDT
Posted by Va'al on July 29th, 2017 @ 10:56am CDT
Pre-order start !
Our Drift will be distributed in HK, China, Taiwan, South Asia, Europe, US and Canada via our distributors from today to 1st September, 2017.
To big thanks for our die-hard FANS, we provide a special Helmet bonus part offer if shopping via D4toys.com, HK toys shop SEN-TI-NEL or Flame Toys event (detail will be released soon).
Here is the pre-order information :
Official retail price : US$290
D4toys.com selling price : US$276 (including special helmet part)
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【Bonus part】
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【Features】
■ CAPE COMES WITH WIRES BUILT IN TO ALLOW FOR DRAMATIC, ANIME-STYLE WINDSWEPT POSES!
■ 3 INTERCHANGEABLE FACIAL EXPRESSIONS!
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■ LINKAGE ARTICULATION GIMMICKS!
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Posted by Tyrannacon on July 29th, 2017 @ 11:41am CDT
So far the sketches represent their designs for IDW incarnations of Tarn, Star Saber, Drift, plus Optimus Prime, who does not follow the same aesthetic, for some reason. What else do they have in store? Keep your optics here as we post them here for your viewing pleasure.
Posted by Carnivius_Prime on July 29th, 2017 @ 11:59am CDT
Posted by Kurona on July 29th, 2017 @ 12:01pm CDT
Posted by Carnivius_Prime on July 29th, 2017 @ 12:07pm CDT
Posted by Kurona on July 29th, 2017 @ 12:13pm CDT
Pretty cool design either way.
Posted by Carnivius_Prime on July 29th, 2017 @ 12:15pm CDT
Kurona wrote:¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Pretty cool design either way.
I dunno. Looks like he's really trying to hold his gut in. Also the chest reminds me more of RotF Bludgeon than Prime.
Posted by returnofplex on July 30th, 2017 @ 9:52am CDT
Posted by Kurona on August 22nd, 2017 @ 9:11pm CDT
Posted by Deadput on August 22nd, 2017 @ 11:51pm CDT
Posted by lowman_x on August 23rd, 2017 @ 1:15am CDT
Deadput wrote:Is that helmet even based on anything?
Going out on a limb and saying "Yeah. Reindeer."
Posted by primalxconvoy on August 23rd, 2017 @ 4:44am CDT