First Look at Flame Toys IDW Optimus Prime and Autobot Megatron Model Kit, Devastator and Bumblebee #ACGHK Updated

So, now I'm up to 5 Furai kits, 2 IDW kits, and 2 statues. Geez!!

Autobot Megatron in MTMTE style just made me so excited

Sunstar wrote:

D-Maximal_Primal wrote:

Sunstar wrote:of course I'd notice but....

his crotch seems rather... robust for a robot.

It's the theme for the Japanese stylizations, and I did it. I like these new designs a lot

I don't mind though.. its Starscream

Can't unsee.

Megs has an Autobot symbol, but the display for his figure has a Decepticon symbol . . .

Very intriguing . . .

This isn't enough! We need official and toys of IDW Optimus Prime and Megatron, that can actually transform!
(And please, HasTak, for the love of Primus, no stickers this time.)

Flame Toys is showing a lot of new product at the AGH Hong Kong show. We do not have the best images though, but Flame Toys themselves have provided official images for all these products.

We have official images for:

Victory Leo: Grey model so far, this fully articulated figure combined with their Star Saber to make Victory Saber (a really cool grey area of a non Hasbro/Takara company able to make somewhat of a Transforming figure).

Optimus Prime: Grey model so far, this fully articulate figure comes with a giant sword.

IDW Bomber Megatron: We only have the comic image they will be basing this fully articulated figure off of.

Shattered Glass Drift: this is a red redeco of the fully articulated Drift figure they released.

Bumblebee: Coloured images of this new model kit.

Optimus Prime : Model kit with preorders now open.

Nemesis Prime: First coloured images of this recolour of the Optimus prime kit mentionned above.

IDW Optimus: Coloured imaged of this new model kit.

IDW Autobot Megatron: Grey model of this upcoming model kit. He is seen with an autobot symbol, it is unsure if there is an option to change that to a Decepticon one.

All of these images were shown on Flame Toys' Twitter.

So much to look at...so little money to spend. Flame toys really know how to make this stuff.

Geez, that second Optimus design... could he thrust that pelvis any farther?



Glarryg

So much to get...

Autobot Megatron is an absolute must. That is awesome they are doing it.

Grrr, model kits are taking overrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr

They all seem to be looking down "Why hello there, look what I have! "

Please please pleeeease do a Cliffjumper model kit.

I don't know what the original source is as I found this on MyFigureCollection.net, probably the HK show going by the English tag but maybe Wonder Festival.

FuRai Model Devastator.


Emerje

Emerje wrote:I don't know what the original source is as I found this on MyFigureCollection.net, probably the HK show going by the English tag but maybe Wonder Festival.

FuRai Model Devastator.


Emerje

Yeah it was there, we can see the figure a few posts up: flame-toys-idw-non-transforming-figures-thread-p1974963.php#p1974321

Well that's weird, I wonder how I missed that post? Instead of relying on email notifications I go directly to the forum and jump to the last unread post on each topic. Must have been a glitch or something that took me further down the page than that.

Emerje

Emerje wrote:Well that's weird, I wonder how I missed that post? Instead of relying on email notifications I go directly to the forum and jump to the last unread post on each topic. Must have been a glitch or something that took me further down the page than that.

Emerje

You might have read the original Autobot Megatron post. I made that post before heading to bed, and Devastator got added onto it a bit after I posted it. so you probably missed them adding it on since you read it when it was just Megs

D-Maximal_Primal wrote:

Emerje wrote:Well that's weird, I wonder how I missed that post? Instead of relying on email notifications I go directly to the forum and jump to the last unread post on each topic. Must have been a glitch or something that took me further down the page than that.

Emerje

You might have read the original Autobot Megatron post. I made that post before heading to bed, and Devastator got added onto it a bit after I posted it. so you probably missed them adding it on since you read it when it was just Megs

Ah, that would definitely have explained it. I remembered Megatron, but for the life of me couldn't remember seeing Devastator before. Started thinking I was going crazy.

Emerje

Thanks to Youtuber Peaugh we have a video review for the soon to be mass released Flame Toys Furai Model Kit Attack Mode Optimus Prime! The figure, which is a roughly voyager sized in terms of height and does not transform, is a model kit very similar to Gundam models, and is heavily stylized. He comes with his trademark blaster and ax, both of which have been stylized as well. The figure is incredibly posable, with the same posability standards as the previously mentioned Gundam kits.

While the video review does not include the build itself, Peaugh does make mention of the time it took him to build, which was 3 hours, though 3 hours with interruptions, as he mentions.

Check out the video, and let us know what you think of this new model kit below!

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.

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

Octobotimus wrote: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

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

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.

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

If money was no object...

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

ZeroWolf wrote: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

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.

ZeroWolf wrote: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.

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.

william-james88 wrote: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.

Carnivius_Prime wrote: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

dragons wrote:

ZeroWolf wrote: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

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

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

Studio Ox style!

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.

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

Emerje wrote: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

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!

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

Flame Toys needs to make a model kit of Rung

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!!!

I need that victory Leo and starsaber, they look incredible. Also love the fact that Autobot Megatron is advertised with a Decepticon name tag

I can't wait for these. I'm super happy we are getting an official Autobot IDW Megatron! And I really think I will 100% seriously get Star Saber and Victory Leo

Courtesy of the official Facebook page for officially Transformers licensed action figure and model kit company Flame Toys from Hong Kong, we have two new updates on two different products from their lines: the Kuro Kara Kuri #01A Shattered Glass Drift action figure - with all its accessories, changeable parts, and high poseability - and the Furai Model Kit for Optimus Prime. Both in their IDW styled designs, and both now ready to pre-order through a number of online retailers. Read out more below, and check out the sleek new images of the figures!

[Kuro Kara Kuri]#01A Shattered Glass Drift pre-order start !!!

Price : US$290

Production description :

- The irreverent Drift version called Shattered Glass Drift is present !
- With 2 rifles and rifle cases as the new weapon parts.
- 3 Interchangeable facial expressions!
- 6 LED units packed in a 20cm height body.
- Linkage articulation gimmicks!
- Super pose-able with diecast parts for solidity and heaviness!

For whom had got the DRIFT before, it is unreasonable to ignore it !
For whom had missed to get the Drift, don't miss the chance to enjoy this series with us !

[Furai Model] Optimus Prime IDW ver. model kit pre-order start !!!!

Retail price : US$40

product description :

- 3rd series of [FURAI MODEL] Optimus Prime (IDW ver.) is presented!
- Size from bottom to top head is ~16cm.
- This is an modernized and shape stylized Optimus Prime (IDW ver.).
- Good articulation with over 50 movable joints, you are able to set any
pose easily.
- Model kit is made of hard plastic ABS & PS, it will be good for professional
model kit users to make his own coloring style Optimus Prime (IDW ver.).
- Joint is made of soft plastic so it will have a stable movable performance.
- With different injection color of runner parts and simple assembly design,
it will also be suitable for model kit beginners.

Va'al wrote:

I never thought we'd see official photos of a Transformer doing a Rider Kick.

Just waiting on TFsource to get their pre-order up, and then IDW Prime is locked in!

A tweet from the official Flame Toys Twitter shows us that the Flame Toys Kuro Kara Kuri Star Saber has a customization option for Saber! For those who may not know, Saber was the "middle stage" of Saber. You have the small Brainmaster called the Brain of Courage which then connects to the transtector Saber.

While IDW Star Saber didn't show this ability (from my knowledge, at least), this figure, which is based of the crazed IDW Star Saber, can be turned into Saber! This is presumably done by exchanging and removing multiple parts and switching the old head out for a new one.

Thoughts on this? Does this make the figure appeal to you more now? Tell us your thoughts in the Pub forums below!

For comparison:



Looks like the change is a matter of removing all the stuff from his upper arms and lower legs, replacing the forearms, and replacing the head. Can't tell, but his backpack might be different as well.

Emerje

Coming from Flame Toys' Twitter page, we have images to share of their upcoming non-transforming Megatron figure - now in colored sample form. The figure, based on Megatron's well-known Autobot design in IDW's More Than Meets The Eye comics, was seen in grey prototype format at New York Comic Con earlier this year.

Check below for a machine translation of Flame Toys' tweet and mirrors of the images, and let us know what you think on the Energon Pub Forums too!

Wind Lightning Model Megatron (IDW ver.) The coloring sample is complete!
We are preparing for the start of the order now, and I hope you can wait a little more. We are mtmte to reproduce the atmosphere of the in-in-the-air as much as possible.

I can't wait to build one