The Boss Monkey gets a New Look in Upcoming Flame Toys Transformers Figure
Tuesday, May 11th, 2021 10:43AM CDT
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This is from Flame Toys' "budget" line, called the Furai Action line and it is a fully assembled figure. This is a slight reimagining of the character in their style. I comes with a mutant mask head, which is also slightly reimagined, along with some weapons. You'll let us know what you think. This non transforming toy is said to be shipping out soon.
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Posted by Evil Eye on May 11th, 2021 @ 11:02am CDT
Posted by -Kanrabat- on May 11th, 2021 @ 11:07am CDT
Posted by blackeyedprime on May 11th, 2021 @ 12:40pm CDT
Posted by Emerje on May 11th, 2021 @ 11:08pm CDT
Emerje
Posted by ZeroWolf on May 15th, 2021 @ 5:06pm CDT
These new images show him with his box and also include two messages images of him combined with their previously released, Star Saber! The indominating looking Victory Saber is a re-imagined combined form for the pair.
What do you think of this high end figure?
Shout out in the Energon Pub and stay tuned to Seibertron for all the latest news and reviews!
Posted by -Kanrabat- on May 15th, 2021 @ 5:17pm CDT
Fans with room and money to spare are in for a treat!
Posted by Evil Eye on May 15th, 2021 @ 5:19pm CDT
Posted by william-james88 on May 17th, 2021 @ 10:01am CDT
Product Description
Flame Toys presents a fully painted, highly articulated figure of Optimus Primal, and includes a special base for extra support when posing! Based on Beast Wars: Transformers, this figure from the Furai Action series is highly detailed and you won't want to miss out!
Product Features
6.69 inches (17cm)
Made of die-cast
Approximately 60 points of articulation
Part of the Furai Action series
Based on Beast Wars: Transformers
Box Contents
Optimus Primal figure
2 Swords
2 Removable weapons
2 Weapons attachments
Base
Posted by DeathReviews on May 17th, 2021 @ 4:39pm CDT
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on May 17th, 2021 @ 8:04pm CDT
Posted by bluecatcinema on May 18th, 2021 @ 1:17pm CDT
Evil Eye wrote:Getting major Yuusha/Brave vibes there, and the boots actually look decent in this configuration! I like how the lion legs form bracing stabilizers (presumably to absorb the recoil of those cannons) on his boots, and the lion chest is a great addition to the design.
Yeah, this is what the original combination should have looked like. Far more creative than just turning Victory Leo into a backpack and boots for Star Saber.
Posted by Emerje on July 23rd, 2021 @ 10:19pm CDT
In other news, the SDCC 2021 Furai Model G1 Nemesis Prime exclusive is now available to order at Bluefin for the reasonable price of $40 even. He comes with all the same accessories as the Optimus Prime kit, stands 6" tall and has 40 points of articulation. Release is expected to be August 15, 2021 meaning you wont have to wait long to get the evil doppelganger in your collection.
Like what you see or tired of Transformers that don't transform (even though these two typically transform as is anyway)? Let us know in the Energon Pub Forums!
Posted by Fires_Of_Inferno on July 23rd, 2021 @ 10:49pm CDT
Emerje wrote:If you're a big fan (or even a moderate fan) of Flame Toys' Transformers Furai Model line then there's some good news coming your way! The company officially announced Friday from the ACG HK 2021 event that the latest entries to the plastic model line will be Bludgeon and Banzaitron! For some this is the most ideal use of the Furai Model line: a Pretender and an Action Master. And no, they don't share any parts, the two martial arts masters will be entirely new sets of molds. Like many Furai Models the pair is designed by Akira Amemiya of Studio Trigger, but lack his trademark stylizations (See: Optimus Prime (Attack Mode), Starscream and Devastator). More as we learn it!
In other news, the SDCC 2021 Furai Model G1 Nemesis Prime exclusive is now available to order at Bluefin for the reasonable price of $40 even. He comes with all the same accessories as the Optimus Prime kit, stands 6" tall and has 40 points of articulation. Release is expected to be August 15, 2021 meaning you wont have to wait long to get the evil doppelganger in your collection.
Like what you see or tired of Transformers that don't transform (even though these two typically transform as is anyway)? Let us know in the Energon Pub Forums!
Okay, now we're talking! That Bludgeon and Banzaitron are right up my alley!
Posted by -Kanrabat- on July 24th, 2021 @ 2:34am CDT
There's also Arcee and Blackarachnia in the works. I've seen prototype pictures somewhere...
Posted by primalxconvoy on July 24th, 2021 @ 10:31am CDT
-Kanrabat- wrote:Gotta admit, I'd be tempted bu both of these undeads. But I'll need more than concept art to bite.
There's also Arcee and Blackarachnia in the works. I've seen prototype pictures somewhere...
Banzaitron isn't "undead", only Bludgeon is.
Now, if there's a way to customize Bludgeon into being a pretender shell for a custom, smaller Bludgeon figure, then this is thing will sell like hot cakes. Hopefully, more, non-transforming characters will be released, thus making these figures actually relevant to the needs of more TF fans.
Posted by Evil Eye on July 25th, 2021 @ 11:48am CDT
Posted by Fires_Of_Inferno on July 25th, 2021 @ 12:44pm CDT
Evil Eye wrote:Bludgeon and Banzaitron look awesome! And Blackarachnia too, I love Ban's artwork and Blackarachnia is one of my favourite characters, so I'll be sure to preorder her when she comes up.
? Where did you see that they're doing a Blackarachnia?
Posted by Evil Eye on July 25th, 2021 @ 1:03pm CDT
Fires_Of_Inferno wrote:Evil Eye wrote:Bludgeon and Banzaitron look awesome! And Blackarachnia too, I love Ban's artwork and Blackarachnia is one of my favourite characters, so I'll be sure to preorder her when she comes up.
? Where did you see that they're doing a Blackarachnia?
Posted by -Kanrabat- on July 25th, 2021 @ 1:04pm CDT
Fires_Of_Inferno wrote:Evil Eye wrote:Bludgeon and Banzaitron look awesome! And Blackarachnia too, I love Ban's artwork and Blackarachnia is one of my favourite characters, so I'll be sure to preorder her when she comes up.
? Where did you see that they're doing a Blackarachnia?
It's on their Facebook page or something. There's also an Arcee in the work.
Posted by Fires_Of_Inferno on July 25th, 2021 @ 3:31pm CDT
Evil Eye wrote:Fires_Of_Inferno wrote:Evil Eye wrote:Bludgeon and Banzaitron look awesome! And Blackarachnia too, I love Ban's artwork and Blackarachnia is one of my favourite characters, so I'll be sure to preorder her when she comes up.
? Where did you see that they're doing a Blackarachnia?
-Kanrabat- wrote:Fires_Of_Inferno wrote:Evil Eye wrote:Bludgeon and Banzaitron look awesome! And Blackarachnia too, I love Ban's artwork and Blackarachnia is one of my favourite characters, so I'll be sure to preorder her when she comes up.
? Where did you see that they're doing a Blackarachnia?
It's on their Facebook page or something. There's also an Arcee in the work.
Ooohhhh kay. Well I'm gonna need those too.
goddam i'm such a mark
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on August 1st, 2021 @ 6:10pm CDT
Also, the Kuro Kara Kuri cyclonus artwork looks fantastic. I hope they make him as a furai model kit soon
Posted by primalxconvoy on August 2nd, 2021 @ 12:12am CDT
D-Maximal_Primal wrote:Action Masters and Pretenders at last, those are perfect for this line.
Also, the Kuro Kara Kuri cyclonus artwork looks fantastic. I hope they make him as a furai model kit soon
I know, right? I really hope both FT and S7 continue to make more "literal" non-transforming toys. I really think that they're the ones most of us want from a line like this. Then, perhaps Hasbro will wake up and start making RED series versions (but hopefully with better QC).
Posted by Evil Eye on December 18th, 2021 @ 3:13pm CST
I was actually contemplating painting my Skywarp up as Acid Storm and I'm glad I held off now! I might have to get this; I have some of Alclad II's Candy Enamel Bottle Green, and I reckon I could give him a really cool deco.
Posted by william-james88 on December 19th, 2021 @ 11:51pm CST
Evil Eye wrote:Did this get posted?
Not in this thread, but it is on the front page as part of the Robotkingdom newsletter. Thanks for posting it here too so we can discuss it.
Posted by Emerje on December 20th, 2021 @ 8:24am CST
Emerje
Posted by -Kanrabat- on December 20th, 2021 @ 9:21am CST
Posted by william-james88 on December 20th, 2021 @ 9:22am CST
Emerje wrote:We could probably post a late rundown or recap if we wanted to. They showed a bunch of stuff off in November while I was sick without computer access. It's all on their Twitter.
Emerje
I'm very busy these days, if you or Kanrabat have a moment to post that, it would be sweet.
Posted by -Kanrabat- on December 20th, 2021 @ 10:18am CST
william-james88 wrote:Emerje wrote:We could probably post a late rundown or recap if we wanted to. They showed a bunch of stuff off in November while I was sick without computer access. It's all on their Twitter.
Emerje
I'm very busy these days, if you or Kanrabat have a moment to post that, it would be sweet.
I won't Twitter so...
Posted by Fires_Of_Inferno on December 20th, 2021 @ 3:51pm CST
Posted by Emerje on December 20th, 2021 @ 8:57pm CST
In other news we have some updated shots of the upcoming Windblade kit expected to be out in February in US after multiple delays. And in a little bit of under the radar catchup we have some first looks at Soundwave, Shockwave, and Arcee kits that were displayed in November at SDCC Special Edition. Interestingly while Arcee and Soundwave have heavily stylized designs Shockwave is purely G1 cartoon inspired.
And finally, it isn't just about the models. We're also treated to an early look at Kuro Kara Kuri Cyclonus and Starscream!
Posted by Windblade2014 on December 20th, 2021 @ 9:26pm CST
Posted by Fires_Of_Inferno on December 20th, 2021 @ 10:08pm CST
Already got my windblade preordered and am really just impatient for it to show up.
I might be interested in that acid storm and I really don't know why.
Posted by DeathReviews on December 21st, 2021 @ 11:34am CST
Posted by Evil Eye on December 21st, 2021 @ 4:18pm CST
Acid Storm looks great too, though given I paint my kits the base colours don't hugely matter.
Posted by Windblade2014 on December 22nd, 2021 @ 1:37am CST
Fires_Of_Inferno wrote:Hmmm, sort of disappointed by that Shockwave. I was expecting something pointier.
Already got my windblade preordered and am really just impatient for it to show up.
I might be interested in that acid storm and I really don't know why.
I am pretty sure that by the time the new colored images come in, we might get a better understanding of how the figure will look. In the meantime, we can only speculate and wait until further notice.
Posted by First-Aid on December 22nd, 2021 @ 9:23am CST
Seriously, why the giant codpieces?
...could they be compensating for something...? Hmmm
Posted by Rodimus Knight on December 22nd, 2021 @ 9:35am CST
First-Aid wrote:Giant Crotch Syndrome is alive and well.
Seriously, why the giant codpieces?
...could they be compensating for something...? Hmmm
It's fan service for the female fans.
I can't wait for that Arcee to come out. I already have Windblade ordered. I'll get Arcee as soon as she's available to order.
Posted by -Kanrabat- on December 22nd, 2021 @ 11:10am CST
Rodimus Knight wrote:
It's fan service for the female fans.
I can't wait for that Arcee to come out. I already have Windblade ordered. I'll get Arcee as soon as she's available to order.
Well said!
Fan service can go both ways.
And some other ways too.
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on December 22nd, 2021 @ 9:13pm CST
Posted by ThunderThruster on January 10th, 2022 @ 7:20am CST
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on February 3rd, 2022 @ 7:54pm CST
Check out the new image below, and let us know what you think in the comments section below!
\\製品化決定!//
[風雷模型]より新アイテムの発表!!
『[風雷模型]Hound』が製品化決定となりました!
鋭意製作中となりますので
続報をお待ちください!
#flametoys #Transformers
#風雷模型
Translated from Japanese by
\\ Commercialization decision! //
Announcing new items from [Wind Thunder Model]! !!
"[Wind Thunder Model] Hound" has been decided to be commercialized!
We are working hard so please wait for the follow-up report!
#flametoys #Transformers
#風雷模型
Posted by Fires_Of_Inferno on February 3rd, 2022 @ 9:54pm CST
Posted by Bumblevivisector on February 3rd, 2022 @ 10:34pm CST
Posted by TulioDude on February 3rd, 2022 @ 10:36pm CST
Need more beard though.
Posted by cloudballoon on February 4th, 2022 @ 1:37am CST
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on February 4th, 2022 @ 6:32am CST
cloudballoon wrote:The lower legs & feet look all kinds of weird (wheels in the middle, guard rails) and looks unnecessarily limiting the articulation or stability? It's certiainly not G1 or any IRL Jeep inspired. Is it derived from any comic design?
Nope, this is an original design, in the style of their Optimus, Starscream, etc.
Posted by -Kanrabat- on February 4th, 2022 @ 6:55am CST
Posted by cloudballoon on February 4th, 2022 @ 10:12am CST
D-Maximal_Primal wrote:cloudballoon wrote:The lower legs & feet look all kinds of weird (wheels in the middle, guard rails) and looks unnecessarily limiting the articulation or stability? It's certiainly not G1 or any IRL Jeep inspired. Is it derived from any comic design?
Nope, this is an original design, in the style of their Optimus, Starscream, etc.
Then it's even weirder that the toes are designed like that. A non-transforming, highly stylized and original design, but made to limit articulation (in the shot the feet can't lay flat to the ground, like, no ankle tilt)?
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on February 4th, 2022 @ 11:04am CST
cloudballoon wrote:D-Maximal_Primal wrote:cloudballoon wrote:The lower legs & feet look all kinds of weird (wheels in the middle, guard rails) and looks unnecessarily limiting the articulation or stability? It's certiainly not G1 or any IRL Jeep inspired. Is it derived from any comic design?
Nope, this is an original design, in the style of their Optimus, Starscream, etc.
Then it's even weirder that the toes are designed like that. A non-transforming, highly stylized and original design, but made to limit articulation (in the shot the feet can't lay flat to the ground, like, no ankle tilt)?
Oh I imagine the ankles have tilts, this is a rough look in comparison to the final product. There will be ankles, these figures have had 3 or 4 joints in the torso alone, they won't leave those out
Posted by william-james88 on May 3rd, 2022 @ 12:14pm CDT
Here are all the details:
Retail price : US$400
Sale : around December, 2022
Size : 23 cm height
Material : ABS, PVC, POM, Diecast
Product description :
– 5 LED units. Eye, chest, 4 shoulders have light-up function!
– With outer armors to become Rodimus Prime!
– Linkage articulation gimmicks!
– Super-poseable with diecast parts for solidity and heaviness!
– You will get a powered lightning bow as bonus parts if ordering from www.d4toys.com, official shop SEN-TI-DEN, Amiami in Japan or Flame toys event.
This was revealed on the Flame Toys Facebook page.