More photos of Flame Toys Furai Transformers Drift and Skywarp in Bluefin Press Release
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BLUEFIN OPENS PRE-ORDERS FOR NEW TRANSFORMERS FURAI MODEL KITS FROM
FLAME TOYS
Leading Collectibles Distributor Details Two New Kits Based On Characters From IDW’s TRANSFORMERS Comic Book Series; Skywarp And Drift Set For December Retail Release
Anaheim, CA, August 22, 2019 – BANDAI NAMCO Collectibles (dba: Bluefin), a BANDAI NAMCO Group company and the leading North American distributor of toys, collectibles, and hobby merchandise from Japan and Asia, expands its product catalog for Fame Toys as it opens pre-orders for a pair of new Transformers Furai model kits.
Based on IDW’s Transformers acclaimed comic series, Flame Toys’ officially licensed releases of the Skywarp Furai model kit and Drift Furai model kit each deliver an eye-catching new addition to the personal collection of any ardent Transformers fan. Both kits (non-transforming) feature easy snap-together assembly and are rendered in ABS and PS plastic, which can be easily custom painted.
Skywarp and Drift are set for retail release in December and will be available from authorized Bluefin retailers nationwide and also from select leading online outlets. Bluefin is the official North American master distributor for Flame Toys.
Flame Toys Skywarp Furai Model Kit · MSRP $38.00 · Available December 2019
The 9th Transformers FURAI MODEL kits presents Skywarp. Standing 6 inches tall, this modernized depiction of the Decepticon Seeker features realistic articulation with over 50 movable joints. The kit is made of hard plastic ABS & PS, which makes it ideal for expert builders to add their own custom paint. With different injection colors of runner parts and simple assembly design, this is also a kit that is great for beginners and experts alike.
Flame Toys Drift Furai Model Kit · MSRP $50.00 · Available December 2019
The long-awaited 10th FURAI MODEL arrives with the release of Drift. Standing 6.1 inches, this new and excited model depicts the Autobot Drift as he is seen in the beloved IDW Transformers comic book series. Drift features over 50 points of articulation and can assume any pose with ease. The model is constructed from ABS and PS plastic which can be easily custom painted. The joints are rendered in soft plastic for stable, movable performance. Model parts come color molded so no painting is required making this model kit ideal for beginners and experts alike.
About BLUEFIN
BLUEFIN is a leading master and channel distributor of Japanese toys, collectibles, novelty and hobby products. The company’s extensive product line features a diverse and continually expanding catalog of high quality and popular collectibles from Asia. As a BANDAI NAMCO Group company, BLUEFIN distributes products in the U.S. for BANDAI / BANDAI SPIRITS Tamashii Nations, Hobby and Shokugan. The company’s array of brand offerings also includes products from Storm Collectibles, Mr. Hobby/GSI, SEN-TI-NEL and Flame Toys, for which the company is the North American exclusive distributor. BLUEFIN is also the official North American consumer products and retail development partner for Studio Ghibli. Additional company information is available at: https://bluefinbrands.com/
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Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on August 22nd, 2019 @ 6:31pm CDT
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Posted by Stargrave on August 26th, 2019 @ 11:06am CDT
Here's some additional official images of this masterful model kit - click on any of them to head to Flame Toys at Facebook.
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on August 26th, 2019 @ 6:24pm CDT
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Posted by Evil Eye on August 27th, 2019 @ 3:05pm CDT
D-Maximal_Primal wrote:Make a frikkin Furai kit of this guy already!!!
100% agreed, a Furai Model Tarn would rock.
Also I really wish we'd get an original design Megatron like we did for Prime and Starscream. Those Trigger designs are really cool and I wanna see how Megatron would look through that "filter".
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on August 27th, 2019 @ 5:26pm CDT
Black Hat wrote:D-Maximal_Primal wrote:Make a frikkin Furai kit of this guy already!!!
100% agreed, a Furai Model Tarn would rock.
Also I really wish we'd get an original design Megatron like we did for Prime and Starscream. Those Trigger designs are really cool and I wanna see how Megatron would look through that "filter".
Agreed.
I am so stoked for their Devastator in this style, and the coming Beast Convoys
Posted by SGMLordMirage on September 6th, 2019 @ 3:01pm CDT
SGM
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Posted by Stargrave on September 9th, 2019 @ 7:44pm CDT
Engineers and their hammers.
Great pics! You’re rad at posing bots dude seriously.
I’m loving this Bumblebee.
Posted by SGMLordMirage on September 9th, 2019 @ 9:45pm CDT
Posted by william-james88 on October 2nd, 2019 @ 10:30pm CDT
Introducing to the FURAI MODEL series: Devastator! - He is 7-inches tall and an excellent articulation with over 60 movable joints; you are able to set any pose easily. - The model kit is made of hard plastic ABS & PS. It is perfect for professional model kit users to make their own coloring style Devastator. - Joints are made of soft plastic so it will have a stable moving performance. - With different injection colors of runner parts and simple assembly design, it will also be suitable for model kit beginners.
With different injection color of runner parts and simple assembly design the Furai Model Devastator will also be suitable for model kit beginners!
Product Features:
- 7-inches (180mm) Tall
- 60 Movable Joints
- Pre-colored plastic
- Assembly Required
Posted by Nathaniel Prime on October 2nd, 2019 @ 10:41pm CDT
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Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on October 3rd, 2019 @ 6:23pm CDT
Posted by Bumblevivisector on October 3rd, 2019 @ 7:19pm CDT
The funny part being that you could actually do that with the original toy. In fact, I thought that was the intended configuration way back when I was 6, but did Devy ever do that in any media?Black Hat wrote:Using the excavator scoop as a "knuckleduster" is absolute genius.
Though thinking of the original toy makes those grape thunder-thighs all the more jarring, since it didn't exactly have distinct thighs, the way Scrapper and Mixmaster just snapped onto the lower wing.
This toy stands squarely in my will-never-own-in-a-million-years, but-still-very-happy-to-see-its-existence category!
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on November 4th, 2019 @ 7:27pm CST
Gotta say, I like Thundercracker more than Starscream. The colors are so much nicer on him
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Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on November 5th, 2019 @ 5:58pm CST
ZeroWolf wrote:Shame there's been no botbot typewriters for him to work with
I've really dropped the ball on botbots as accessories
Posted by Bounti76 on November 18th, 2019 @ 3:33am CST
Flame Toys is one of the biggest makers of licensed model kits, and earlier this evening on Facebook, they announced a new line called "Furai Action", which are intended to cater to fans who like the look of model kit figures, but can't always spend the time to assemble and paint them. This new line will be shipped with the figure already assembled and painted in the box, with premium paint jobs and figure stands, so you can pose and enjoy them right out of the box- if my understanding of their announcement is correct. Their first figure in this line will be an IDW styled Optimus Prime, who appears to come with three sets of hands and his ever trusty ion blaster.
While the announcement of preorders wasn't entirely clear, it appears that preorders will start soon, be taken until December 15th, and be released in February of 2020. No word yet on pricing.
So what do you think of this new line, especially if you're a fan of model kits? Let us know your thoughts on this new line below, and stay tuned for more exciting Transformers news on Seibertron!
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Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on December 9th, 2019 @ 6:59pm CST
Up first, we have box art for 2 of the upcoming/currently being released kits. The Skywarp kit is the 3rd use of this Seeker kit, following his usual mates Starscream and Thundercracker. He appears here in his signature dark purple and black, and his box art features a pretty nice piece of art of Skywarp blasting away. He is currently making his way out to stores. We also have the box art for the upcoming Drift kit, which is based on his initial IDW 2005 body style, ready to take the fight to the Decepticons on the blasted city streets.
After that, we also have new images of the upcoming IDW Optimus Prime kit that comes fully assembled and painted. The new images show us the box, some poses, and also the stand that he will come with to help pose it up and fight the Decepticons!
Check out the images below, and let us know what you think in the comments section below!
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on January 15th, 2020 @ 6:12pm CST
This Optimus Prime is a large extremely posable action figure that is a stylized version of his G1 body complete with a few movie and animated touches. He includes light up eyes and chest, and features a glowing matrix inside his opening chest. The figure is gorgeously detailed and painted, and includes a plethora of accessories.
He retails for around $450 and is set to ship out any time now, now that the final samples have been received. Check out the final in hand images of the sample below, and let us know if you will be picking this guy up below!
Posted by -Kanrabat- on January 17th, 2020 @ 4:01am CST
Why does he wear a diaper?
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on January 20th, 2020 @ 7:19pm CST
This new kit follows in the footsteps of other Furai kits that include highly stylized figures like Attack Mode Optimus Prime and Starscream, and IDW bots like Autobot Megatron and Drift. The kit is a simpler model kit that is great for beginners, and provides a highly posable action figure.
This kit is a take on the G1 cartoon Optimus Prime, featuring some bright colors and some cartoon-esque weapons, such as his energon axe and rifle. The figure is highly posable, as is the norm, and with the special stylization, he appears younger than you might expect an Optimus to look, almost like he is a newly minted Optimus Prime.
The figure is currently preparing to go up for Pre-order, so keep an eye open! Let us know what you think in the comments section below, and stay tuned for more Flame Toys news!
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on January 20th, 2020 @ 7:30pm CST
Devastator is the largest Furai kit that has been released so far, standing tall and bulky and showing off his numerous construction vehicle components. He is highly stylized, similar to the Attack Mode Optimus Prime, Starscream, and Bumblebee molds. Some of his features include Scavenger's bucket being used as a punching addition, Hook's crane being used as a cannon, and a really sweet head sculpt.
He is retailing for around $80, and you can place an order for him from our various site sponsors, listed below.
Check out the images below, and let us know what you think in the comments section below!
Posted by -Kanrabat- on January 20th, 2020 @ 7:55pm CST
Seriously, those proportions are horrendous. At least Bumblebee was normal and awesome looking. But now, diapers or big "porn-star" packages (looking at you, Starscream...) everywhere.
I need to at least try to find that Bee for a reasonable price. I consider it to be a MP Action Masters Bee.
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on January 20th, 2020 @ 8:05pm CST
Also, G1 Prime looks better than I thought it would!
Posted by -Kanrabat- on January 20th, 2020 @ 8:13pm CST
D-Maximal_Primal wrote:I have loved every single kit, and look forward to getting 5 different kits once I move and ship my stack.
Also, G1 Prime looks better than I thought it would!
Maybe in hand. But I can't get over that absurd style. Still planning to get Bee. How is the solidity for posing and such? Are those kits "playable" once assembled?
For comparison I tried cheap High Grade Gundam kits. 2 normal bots and two waifus. The waifus are nice but parts fly over everywhere when posing. As for the bots, they feel like normal action figures.
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on January 20th, 2020 @ 8:25pm CST
-Kanrabat- wrote:D-Maximal_Primal wrote:I have loved every single kit, and look forward to getting 5 different kits once I move and ship my stack.
Also, G1 Prime looks better than I thought it would!
Maybe in hand. But I can't get over that absurd style. Still planning to get Bee. How is the solidity for posing and such? Are those kits "playable" once assembled?
For comparison I tried cheap High Grade Gundam kits. 2 normal bots and two waifus. The waifus are nice but parts fly over everywhere when posing. As for the bots, they feel like normal action figures.
Normal action figures. highly posable and very fun
Posted by thedistinctroom on January 20th, 2020 @ 9:24pm CST
And, I'm relieved they didn't just rip off Make Toys Giant Type-61.
Posted by Evil Eye on January 21st, 2020 @ 4:59am CST
And goddamnit that Devastator is a work of art. He definitely needs paint though, at least for accent work.
Posted by TulioDude on January 21st, 2020 @ 8:19am CST
I it would be awesome to future Devastator toys having this Shovel-Punch action!
Day 21 of waiting for Transformers Armada Masterpiece news.
Posted by william-james88 on January 21st, 2020 @ 9:19am CST
Posted by TulioDude on January 21st, 2020 @ 9:53am CST
I thought this was announced before.
Posted by TulioDude on January 21st, 2020 @ 9:53am CST
Posted by william-james88 on January 21st, 2020 @ 9:59am CST
TulioDude wrote:I love that the axe is based on Animated version and the swords on the movie ones.
I thought this was announced before.
It was, but these new pics make him look incredible.
Posted by Aimless Misfire on January 21st, 2020 @ 10:05am CST
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Posted by -Kanrabat- on January 21st, 2020 @ 12:21pm CST
Posted by First-Aid on January 21st, 2020 @ 12:28pm CST
Elita One has been asking for this one...
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on January 21st, 2020 @ 6:03pm CST
The weapons are great, so many homages.
also, he is $450, and should be shipping out very soon here
Posted by Fires_Of_Inferno on January 21st, 2020 @ 8:16pm CST
Posted by Powered Convoy on February 12th, 2020 @ 7:12am CST
Good chance to stock up on Flame Toys Transformers Furai Models.
https://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/flame% ... urai/_/N-w
Starscream
https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/toys-g ... 7054512285
Skywarp (newly added)
https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/toys-g ... 7054512360
Nemesis Prime (listing says IDW, but they show both the Attack and IDW versions in the listing)
https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/toys-g ... 7054512964
Shattered Glass Optimus
https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/toys-g ... 7054512957
Megatron
https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/toys-g ... 7054512353
Thundercracker
https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/toys-g ... 7054512346
Bumblebee
https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/toys-g ... 7054512308
Optimus Prime (IDW)
https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/toys-g ... 7054512315