Flame Toys reveals Skywarp and Thundercracker plus more updates
Monday, December 24th, 2018 10:43PM CST
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Another day, another big update from Flame Toys! This time they've revealed on Twitter our first look at the previously unannounced (but totally expected) pair of Skywarp (or "Skywrap" as the name tag says) and Thundercracker! They'll be joining the Furai Model line in the near future and appear to be recolored from the Starscream kit, but hopefully include some extras to give them their own identities. It's still early so we don't have a release time frame just yet.
Also included in the update is a new photo of Furai Model IDW Megatron. We now know that he'll include an extra part for swapping faction symbols and even more surprising, an alternate head! Whichever way you choose to align him he's shaping up to be an impressive looking kit.
You'll also find an extra photo of the entire (thus far) Furai Model lineup which gives us a better idea of the Studio Trigger designed Devastator's size compared to the rest. Not quite as massive as we may have been lead to believe, but still a great looking kit. No further info on Windblade and G1 Optimus Prime just yet.
Moving to the Kuro Kara Kuri line of non-transforming action figures we're greeted with another look at the recently announced stealth Megatron, The Fallen, and Optimus Prime. We also get a look at the entirety of Prime's arsenal which appears to feature a pair of axes based on the one wielded by another Optimus Prime in Transformers Animated of all things. And to round things out we're treated to another look at Victory Leo and the complete Victory Saber. Still not colored, but you have to believe that's coming soon!
Did you find this update exciting or do you prefer your Transformers transformable? Sound off in the Energon Pub!
Also included in the update is a new photo of Furai Model IDW Megatron. We now know that he'll include an extra part for swapping faction symbols and even more surprising, an alternate head! Whichever way you choose to align him he's shaping up to be an impressive looking kit.
You'll also find an extra photo of the entire (thus far) Furai Model lineup which gives us a better idea of the Studio Trigger designed Devastator's size compared to the rest. Not quite as massive as we may have been lead to believe, but still a great looking kit. No further info on Windblade and G1 Optimus Prime just yet.
Moving to the Kuro Kara Kuri line of non-transforming action figures we're greeted with another look at the recently announced stealth Megatron, The Fallen, and Optimus Prime. We also get a look at the entirety of Prime's arsenal which appears to feature a pair of axes based on the one wielded by another Optimus Prime in Transformers Animated of all things. And to round things out we're treated to another look at Victory Leo and the complete Victory Saber. Still not colored, but you have to believe that's coming soon!
Did you find this update exciting or do you prefer your Transformers transformable? Sound off in the Energon Pub!
Credit(s): Flame Toys on Twitter
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Re: Flame Toys reveals Skywarp and Thundercracker plus more updates (2000900)
Posted by Skritz on December 24th, 2018 @ 11:43pm CST
Posted by Skritz on December 24th, 2018 @ 11:43pm CST
Victory Saber looks...familiar.
Re: Flame Toys reveals Skywarp and Thundercracker plus more updates (2000902)
Posted by Emerje on December 24th, 2018 @ 11:56pm CST
With GaoFaiGar wings.
Emerje
Posted by Emerje on December 24th, 2018 @ 11:56pm CST
Skritz wrote:Victory Saber looks...familiar.
With GaoFaiGar wings.
Emerje
Re: Flame Toys reveals Skywarp and Thundercracker plus more updates (2000903)
Posted by steve2275 on December 24th, 2018 @ 11:57pm CST
Posted by steve2275 on December 24th, 2018 @ 11:57pm CST
those look pretty cool
Re: Flame Toys reveals Skywarp and Thundercracker plus more updates (2000904)
Posted by Optimus Prime13th on December 25th, 2018 @ 12:22am CST
Posted by Optimus Prime13th on December 25th, 2018 @ 12:22am CST
Would love for Flame toys to do a complete set of the Covenant of Primus’ interpretation of the thirteen. I would totally buy a Prima and Onyx Prime figure.
Re: Flame Toys reveals Skywarp and Thundercracker plus more updates (2000907)
Posted by Emerje on December 25th, 2018 @ 1:38am CST
This is actually a very good idea for some future Furai Models.
Emerje
Posted by Emerje on December 25th, 2018 @ 1:38am CST
Optimus Prime13th wrote:Would love for Flame toys to do a complete set of the Covenant of Primus’ interpretation of the thirteen. I would totally buy a Prima and Onyx Prime figure.
This is actually a very good idea for some future Furai Models.
Emerje
Re: Flame Toys reveals Skywarp and Thundercracker plus more updates (2000908)
Posted by BumbleDouche on December 25th, 2018 @ 1:55am CST
Posted by BumbleDouche on December 25th, 2018 @ 1:55am CST
This might seem an odd question, but does anyone know where to get some of those display base/stands that they have pictured holding up/supporting the figures?
I don't mean literally the exact same ones by Flame Toys, rather something with a comparable aesthetic.
I mean, it's easy enough to find clear plastic flight stands online, but if you're after something with a little more detail it gets very difficult indeed...
I don't mean literally the exact same ones by Flame Toys, rather something with a comparable aesthetic.
I mean, it's easy enough to find clear plastic flight stands online, but if you're after something with a little more detail it gets very difficult indeed...
Re: Flame Toys reveals Skywarp and Thundercracker plus more updates (2000941)
Posted by Nathaniel Prime on December 25th, 2018 @ 10:22am CST
I would go for the Bandai stands that are used for the Gundam models. Very detailed (with similar details to the one shown on the Flame Toys models), great quality, and very cheap too. They should run for 5-6 $ on Amazon. The 1/144 scale or 1/100 scale ones might do the job for these. Hope I helped
Posted by Nathaniel Prime on December 25th, 2018 @ 10:22am CST
BumbleDouche wrote:This might seem an odd question, but does anyone know where to get some of those display base/stands that they have pictured holding up/supporting the figures?
I don't mean literally the exact same ones by Flame Toys, rather something with a comparable aesthetic.
I mean, it's easy enough to find clear plastic flight stands online, but if you're after something with a little more detail it gets very difficult indeed...
I would go for the Bandai stands that are used for the Gundam models. Very detailed (with similar details to the one shown on the Flame Toys models), great quality, and very cheap too. They should run for 5-6 $ on Amazon. The 1/144 scale or 1/100 scale ones might do the job for these. Hope I helped
Re: Flame Toys reveals Skywarp and Thundercracker plus more updates (2000943)
Posted by budmaloney on December 25th, 2018 @ 10:26am CST
Posted by budmaloney on December 25th, 2018 @ 10:26am CST
Their font is odd, they have the same character for K and H.
Re: Flame Toys reveals Skywarp and Thundercracker plus more updates (2000966)
Posted by BumbleDouche on December 25th, 2018 @ 1:08pm CST
Posted by BumbleDouche on December 25th, 2018 @ 1:08pm CST
Brilliant, yes! Thank you kindly, that was just the sort of thing I had in mind. 
Re: Flame Toys reveals Skywarp and Thundercracker plus more updates (2001711)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on December 30th, 2018 @ 9:20pm CST
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on December 30th, 2018 @ 9:20pm CST
Super glad to see the Seeker trio! but sad they don't have some ever so slight differences. Would have been cool.
Devastator ROCKS
Can't wait for Star Saber. That is a non-transforming transformer I really want, and Victory Leo. I wonder if Saber can ride Leo before combining with him?
Devastator ROCKS
Can't wait for Star Saber. That is a non-transforming transformer I really want, and Victory Leo. I wonder if Saber can ride Leo before combining with him?
Re: Flame Toys reveals Skywarp and Thundercracker plus more updates (2001734)
Posted by AcademyofDrX on December 30th, 2018 @ 10:50pm CST
Posted by AcademyofDrX on December 30th, 2018 @ 10:50pm CST
I'm eager for a Furai IDW Rodimus, which could easily be released in both MTMTE and Lost Light colors. I would much prefer that to the 3P products out there. It would pair well with announced Furai models like Autobot Megatron and Drift.
Re: Flame Toys reveals Skywarp and Thundercracker plus more updates (2004862)
Posted by Seibertron on January 15th, 2019 @ 1:04pm CST
Posted by Seibertron on January 15th, 2019 @ 1:04pm CST
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
BLUEFIN OPENS PRE-ORDERS FOR NEW TRANSFORMERS STAR SABER DIE-CAST FIGURE AND BUMBLEBEE FURAI MODEL KIT FROM FLAME TOYS
Star Saber Debuts In May With Impressive Linkage Articulation Sturdy Die-Cast Construction And Multiple Accessories; Bumblebee Furai Model Kit Is Ideal For Beginners And Advanced Builders And Offers Realistic Poseability
Anaheim, CA, January 15, 2019 – Bluefin, the leading North American distributor of toys, collectibles, and hobby merchandise from Japan and Asia, notably expands its catalog of collectibles from Flame Toys as it opens pre-orders for the Transformers Star Saber Kuro Kara Kuri die-cast figure and the Bumblebee Furai model kit.
The Transformers Star Saber Kuro Kara Kuri is a substantial die-cast accented figure, set for release in May by authorized Bluefin retailers nationwide and also from select leading online outlets. The MSRP is $400.00.
The Transformers Bumblebee Furai model kit will hit retailers in March with an MSRP of $50.00. Pre-orders for both items are available now. Bluefin is the official North American master distributor for Flame Toys.
The Flame Toys Star Saber Kuro Kara Kuri figure is officially licensed and depicts the famed Autobot as seen in the beloved IDW Transformers comic book series. Heralded as the greatest swordsman in the universe, Star Saber ascended from humble beginnings to the esteemed position of Supreme Commander of the Autobots and head of the interplanetary Galactic Defense Force. Star Saber is a member of the powerful sub-group known as the Brainmasters and possess incredible courage, strength, skill and intelligence.
The Flame Toys release is a beautiful rendering standing 8 inches tall and accentuated with LED features along with numerous linkage articulation features and die-cast parts for a hefty presentation that is also extremely poseable. Star Saber comes outfitted with accessories that include a detachable face mask, 2 interchangeable heads and weapons including 2 small swords, a large sword and a shield, as well as a pair of small buster cannons that can be combined into a larger weapon unit.
The Flame Toys Bumblebee Furai model kit is the 4th release in the company’s line of Transformers Furai model kits. The beloved Autobot hero appears as he is depicted in the IDW Transformers comic book series and stands 5 inches tall and offers extreme poseability with over 50 points of articulation. The model kit features high levels of detail and simple assembly, making it ideal for beginners, and also an excellent base design for advanced builders to create a custom rendition. Notable accessories include a detachable helicopter engine and rotors.
Collectors and fans are invited to explore the full line of Transformers releases from Flame Toys that are distributed and available from Bluefin.
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. Bluefin operates as a subsidiary of Bandai Namco Collectibles LLC. The company is the sole provider of Bandai Tamashii Nations products in North America and is the official domestic distributor for Bandai Spirits Hobby and Bandai Shokugan as well as Storm Collectibles. Bluefin is also the official North American consumer products and retail development partner for Studio Ghibli and is the exclusive and official distributor for Mr. Hobby/GSI, SEN-TI-NEL and Flame Toys. Additional company information is available at: https://bluefinbrands.com/
https://www.instagram.com/bluefinbrands/
https://www.facebook.com/BluefinBrands/
https://twitter.com/BluefinBrands
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BLUEFIN OPENS PRE-ORDERS FOR NEW TRANSFORMERS STAR SABER DIE-CAST FIGURE AND BUMBLEBEE FURAI MODEL KIT FROM FLAME TOYS
Star Saber Debuts In May With Impressive Linkage Articulation Sturdy Die-Cast Construction And Multiple Accessories; Bumblebee Furai Model Kit Is Ideal For Beginners And Advanced Builders And Offers Realistic Poseability
Anaheim, CA, January 15, 2019 – Bluefin, the leading North American distributor of toys, collectibles, and hobby merchandise from Japan and Asia, notably expands its catalog of collectibles from Flame Toys as it opens pre-orders for the Transformers Star Saber Kuro Kara Kuri die-cast figure and the Bumblebee Furai model kit.
The Transformers Star Saber Kuro Kara Kuri is a substantial die-cast accented figure, set for release in May by authorized Bluefin retailers nationwide and also from select leading online outlets. The MSRP is $400.00.
The Transformers Bumblebee Furai model kit will hit retailers in March with an MSRP of $50.00. Pre-orders for both items are available now. Bluefin is the official North American master distributor for Flame Toys.
The Flame Toys Star Saber Kuro Kara Kuri figure is officially licensed and depicts the famed Autobot as seen in the beloved IDW Transformers comic book series. Heralded as the greatest swordsman in the universe, Star Saber ascended from humble beginnings to the esteemed position of Supreme Commander of the Autobots and head of the interplanetary Galactic Defense Force. Star Saber is a member of the powerful sub-group known as the Brainmasters and possess incredible courage, strength, skill and intelligence.
The Flame Toys release is a beautiful rendering standing 8 inches tall and accentuated with LED features along with numerous linkage articulation features and die-cast parts for a hefty presentation that is also extremely poseable. Star Saber comes outfitted with accessories that include a detachable face mask, 2 interchangeable heads and weapons including 2 small swords, a large sword and a shield, as well as a pair of small buster cannons that can be combined into a larger weapon unit.
The Flame Toys Bumblebee Furai model kit is the 4th release in the company’s line of Transformers Furai model kits. The beloved Autobot hero appears as he is depicted in the IDW Transformers comic book series and stands 5 inches tall and offers extreme poseability with over 50 points of articulation. The model kit features high levels of detail and simple assembly, making it ideal for beginners, and also an excellent base design for advanced builders to create a custom rendition. Notable accessories include a detachable helicopter engine and rotors.
Collectors and fans are invited to explore the full line of Transformers releases from Flame Toys that are distributed and available from Bluefin.
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. Bluefin operates as a subsidiary of Bandai Namco Collectibles LLC. The company is the sole provider of Bandai Tamashii Nations products in North America and is the official domestic distributor for Bandai Spirits Hobby and Bandai Shokugan as well as Storm Collectibles. Bluefin is also the official North American consumer products and retail development partner for Studio Ghibli and is the exclusive and official distributor for Mr. Hobby/GSI, SEN-TI-NEL and Flame Toys. Additional company information is available at: https://bluefinbrands.com/
https://www.instagram.com/bluefinbrands/
https://www.facebook.com/BluefinBrands/
https://twitter.com/BluefinBrands
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Re: Flame Toys reveals Skywarp and Thundercracker plus more updates (2004907)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on January 15th, 2019 @ 6:46pm CST
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on January 15th, 2019 @ 6:46pm CST
Cannot wait for either of these guys!
Re: Flame Toys reveals Skywarp and Thundercracker plus more updates (2005286)
Posted by galvatron00 on January 17th, 2019 @ 1:33pm CST
Posted by galvatron00 on January 17th, 2019 @ 1:33pm CST
If I could part ways with a lot of stuff, I'd buy that Star Saber. He'd have to be the centerpiece and he'd be on his own somewhere as he'd make everything around him look terrible!! Hot dang that's an awesome bot!!
Re: Flame Toys reveals Skywarp and Thundercracker plus more updates (2005580)
Posted by Emerje on January 19th, 2019 @ 3:11am CST
Posted by Emerje on January 19th, 2019 @ 3:11am CST
Flame Toys' third Furai Model is coming this month and we're getting our first look at his box thanks to the folks at Planet Iacon. The highly anticipated IDW Optimus Prime kit will be here soon and as with the rest of the line the box is adorned with some truly gorgeous art! And of course the kit itself is going to be great, featuring a ton of articulation, rifle, and a choice of six hands. Still no pointing finger yet, though.
Excited to get your next Furai Model fix or just happy to finally get a version of IDW Optimus Prime? Sound off in the Energon Pub forums below!
Excited to get your next Furai Model fix or just happy to finally get a version of IDW Optimus Prime? Sound off in the Energon Pub forums below!
Re: Flame Toys reveals Skywarp and Thundercracker plus more updates (2006872)
Posted by Seibertron on January 26th, 2019 @ 12:41pm CST
Posted by Seibertron on January 26th, 2019 @ 12:41pm CST
The latest galleries to debut on Seibertron.com are the Furai Model Kits Starscream and Optimus Prime from Flame Toys. These officially licensed "figures" are a little different than most Transformers products since they are actually model kits which must be assembled and, depending on your preference, can also be painted prior to assembly if you prefer that look. Optimus Prime was released earlier last year and Starscream was released about a month ago, which can be purchased at various retailers online. Both of these highly articulated and poseable non-transforming figures were samples given to us by Bluefin, who is the North American distributor of Flame Toys products. Check out the full galleries of Furai Model Kits Starscream and Optimus Prime by clicking on the images below.
Flame Toys Starscream (115 images) - Furai Model Kits, Model Kits
Flame Toys Optimus Prime (128 images) - Furai Model Kits, Model Kits
Flame Toys Starscream (115 images) - Furai Model Kits, Model Kits
Flame Toys Optimus Prime (128 images) - Furai Model Kits, Model Kits
Re: Flame Toys reveals Skywarp and Thundercracker plus more updates (2006877)
Posted by Nathaniel Prime on January 26th, 2019 @ 1:03pm CST
Posted by Nathaniel Prime on January 26th, 2019 @ 1:03pm CST
They look cool, and I really like building Gunpla so this is awesome. I'd probably on get Screamer though, so I can leave the Optimus Prime in my budget for SS38 
Re: Flame Toys reveals Skywarp and Thundercracker plus more updates (2006880)
Posted by Uncontrolable_myosin on January 26th, 2019 @ 1:53pm CST
Posted by Uncontrolable_myosin on January 26th, 2019 @ 1:53pm CST
Got my prime at Barnes and Noble at $30 with a coupon. If you're interested I'd look there
Re: Flame Toys reveals Skywarp and Thundercracker plus more updates (2006902)
Posted by Decepticon Llorrac on January 26th, 2019 @ 5:15pm CST
Posted by Decepticon Llorrac on January 26th, 2019 @ 5:15pm CST
I just really wish they TRANSFORMED!!Beings that they are TRANSFORMERS
Re: Flame Toys reveals Skywarp and Thundercracker plus more updates (2007189)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on January 28th, 2019 @ 5:34pm CST
I can forgive them because they are model kits that are heavily stylized. There are tons of Transforming pieces of Transformers merchandise, I'm good with some good non-transforming versions. They add some variety
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on January 28th, 2019 @ 5:34pm CST
Decepticon Llorrac wrote:I just really wish they TRANSFORMED!!Beings that they are TRANSFORMERS
I can forgive them because they are model kits that are heavily stylized. There are tons of Transforming pieces of Transformers merchandise, I'm good with some good non-transforming versions. They add some variety
Re: Flame Toys reveals Skywarp and Thundercracker plus more updates (2008468)
Posted by ZeroWolf on February 6th, 2019 @ 12:25pm CST
Posted by ZeroWolf on February 6th, 2019 @ 12:25pm CST
Looking forward to Flame Toys Thundercracker? Well thanks to an Eagle eyed spot from fellow Seibertron user and News Staff member, D-Maximus_Primal, we've learned that pre-orders are open on select websites for this non-transforming model kit. Flame Toys posted on Twitter that pre-orders were open and provided the following image:
Here's the tweet in full and the links to the retailers carrying the pre-orders:
Are you looking forward to Thundercracker? Who else do you want to see Flame Toys tackle? Let us know in the Energon Pub and stay tuned to Seibertron for all the latest news and reviews!
Here's the tweet in full and the links to the retailers carrying the pre-orders:
Flame Toys wrote:「風雷模型 #05 TRANSFORMERS Thunder Cracker」
Preorder is started!! We recommend you to reserve!!
Official E-shop :
http://www.d4toys.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=427&product_id=761
ET-toys (for Japan area) :
http://et-toys.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=430&product_id=622
#FLAMETOYS #TRANSFORMERS #風雷模型
Are you looking forward to Thundercracker? Who else do you want to see Flame Toys tackle? Let us know in the Energon Pub and stay tuned to Seibertron for all the latest news and reviews!
Re: Flame Toys reveals Skywarp and Thundercracker plus more updates (2008470)
Posted by Ominous Sand on February 6th, 2019 @ 12:54pm CST
Posted by Ominous Sand on February 6th, 2019 @ 12:54pm CST
I just might have to pick Starscream up now to have all the Seekers
Re: Flame Toys reveals Skywarp and Thundercracker plus more updates (2008588)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on February 6th, 2019 @ 5:26pm CST
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on February 6th, 2019 @ 5:26pm CST
I was hoping Hound would be next, but my favorite seeker is coming, so I don't mind that it's him!
Re: Flame Toys reveals Skywarp and Thundercracker plus more updates (2009087)
Posted by padfoo on February 9th, 2019 @ 8:05am CST
Posted by padfoo on February 9th, 2019 @ 8:05am CST
I love the way TC looks, its a must have!
Re: Flame Toys reveals Skywarp and Thundercracker plus more updates (2009091)
Posted by Nathaniel Prime on February 9th, 2019 @ 8:28am CST
Posted by Nathaniel Prime on February 9th, 2019 @ 8:28am CST
Wasn't sure if I should post this here, but Emgo uploaded a review of the new Starscream kit yesterday. I didn't watch the video myself but I think y'all should see whether or not this kit is for you
Re: Flame Toys reveals Skywarp and Thundercracker plus more updates (2011497)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on February 19th, 2019 @ 7:05pm CST
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on February 19th, 2019 @ 7:05pm CST
And to finally wrap up our coverage from Toy Fair 2019, we bring you our final gallery of the event: the Flame Toys figures! Toy fair had some of the currently available Flame Toys model kit figures out on display, such as the Attack Mode Optimus Prime, Starscream, IDW Optimus Prime, and Attack Mode Nemesis Prime, along with some of their upcoming figures like Thundercracker, Bumblebee, and IDW Megatron. Also on display were their larger action figure based Transformers, including the soon to be released Star Saber, IDW Optimus Prime, IDW Bomber Megatron, and the prototype for Victory Saber once more, though we are still anxiously awaiting colored shots of the new Victory Saber.
You can check out the full gallery by following this link, or you can click on any of the photos below to take you to the gallery itself. Let us know what you think!
You can check out the full gallery by following this link, or you can click on any of the photos below to take you to the gallery itself. Let us know what you think!
Re: Flame Toys reveals Skywarp and Thundercracker plus more updates (2011516)
Posted by Emerje on February 19th, 2019 @ 9:33pm CST
Posted by Emerje on February 19th, 2019 @ 9:33pm CST
For a brief moment I thought the unpainted Megatron figure was Vector Prime. I'm sad now.
Emerje
Emerje
Re: Flame Toys reveals Skywarp and Thundercracker plus more updates (2011696)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on February 20th, 2019 @ 5:48pm CST
We need the 13 here as kits. Onyx Prime especially
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on February 20th, 2019 @ 5:48pm CST
Emerje wrote:For a brief moment I thought the unpainted Megatron figure was Vector Prime. I'm sad now.
Emerje
We need the 13 here as kits. Onyx Prime especially
Re: Flame Toys reveals Skywarp and Thundercracker plus more updates (2014547)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on March 13th, 2019 @ 7:42pm CDT
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on March 13th, 2019 @ 7:42pm CDT
I'm excited cause Bee is gonna be out here at the end of the month, and I'll have him and IDW Prime coming home in April then hopefully.
with Thundercracker set for summer, I wonder who will be next? IDW Megatron, Hound, Devastator, and Skywarp all seemed to be around the same in terms of readiness for retail in the past few months, so I wonder when they are set to hit. I am ready for all 4 of those guys.
Also looking forward to seeing when we'll get the reveals of others in the concept stage like Windblade and G1 Prime
with Thundercracker set for summer, I wonder who will be next? IDW Megatron, Hound, Devastator, and Skywarp all seemed to be around the same in terms of readiness for retail in the past few months, so I wonder when they are set to hit. I am ready for all 4 of those guys.
Also looking forward to seeing when we'll get the reveals of others in the concept stage like Windblade and G1 Prime
Re: Flame Toys reveals Skywarp and Thundercracker plus more updates (2015578)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on March 21st, 2019 @ 8:47pm CDT
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on March 21st, 2019 @ 8:47pm CDT
After several months of teasing and images, we finally have some new pre-orders up for the latest Flame Toys Model Kit - IDW Autobot Megatron!
This new model kit is the 7th model kit to be available for order, following their Attack Mode Optimus Prime, Starscream, Attack Mode Nemesis Prime, IDW Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, and Thundercracker. Megatron is based off of his appearance in the IDW More Than Meets The Eye and Lost Light comic book series after he became an Autobot during their Dark Cybertron crossover, an appearance that was designed by Alex Milne. The model kit will stand about 6 inches tall, and will be highly posable, though non-transformable, as is the norm with these kits.
You can find Pre-orders below from various site sponsors, with the price falling in around $49.99. Let us know if you are placing your pre-order below!
TFsource: https://tfsource.com/flame-toys/transfo ... atron-IDW/
Robot Kingdom: http://www.robotkingdom.com/4897054512353.html
This new model kit is the 7th model kit to be available for order, following their Attack Mode Optimus Prime, Starscream, Attack Mode Nemesis Prime, IDW Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, and Thundercracker. Megatron is based off of his appearance in the IDW More Than Meets The Eye and Lost Light comic book series after he became an Autobot during their Dark Cybertron crossover, an appearance that was designed by Alex Milne. The model kit will stand about 6 inches tall, and will be highly posable, though non-transformable, as is the norm with these kits.
You can find Pre-orders below from various site sponsors, with the price falling in around $49.99. Let us know if you are placing your pre-order below!
TFsource: https://tfsource.com/flame-toys/transfo ... atron-IDW/
Robot Kingdom: http://www.robotkingdom.com/4897054512353.html
Re: Flame Toys reveals Skywarp and Thundercracker plus more updates (2015579)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on March 21st, 2019 @ 8:48pm CDT
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on March 21st, 2019 @ 8:48pm CDT
Got my Pre-order in!
Re: Flame Toys reveals Skywarp and Thundercracker plus more updates (2015580)
Posted by Marcdachamp on March 21st, 2019 @ 8:51pm CDT
Posted by Marcdachamp on March 21st, 2019 @ 8:51pm CDT
Are these models officially licensed?
Re: Flame Toys reveals Skywarp and Thundercracker plus more updates (2015582)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on March 21st, 2019 @ 8:58pm CDT
Yes they are
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on March 21st, 2019 @ 8:58pm CDT
Marcdachamp wrote:Are these models officially licensed?
Yes they are
Re: Flame Toys reveals Skywarp and Thundercracker plus more updates (2015586)
Posted by Decepticon Stryker on March 22nd, 2019 @ 12:44am CDT
Posted by Decepticon Stryker on March 22nd, 2019 @ 12:44am CDT
Wait, six inches? Isn't that roughly Deluxe size?
Re: Flame Toys reveals Skywarp and Thundercracker plus more updates (2015588)
Posted by Nathaniel Prime on March 22nd, 2019 @ 5:06am CDT
I think so, but 6 inches is the normal size for figures like Marvel Legends and such, and apparently model-building companies have started to join the 6-inch club
Posted by Nathaniel Prime on March 22nd, 2019 @ 5:06am CDT
Decepticon Stryker wrote:Wait, six inches? Isn't that roughly Deluxe size?
I think so, but 6 inches is the normal size for figures like Marvel Legends and such, and apparently model-building companies have started to join the 6-inch club
Re: Flame Toys reveals Skywarp and Thundercracker plus more updates (2015594)
Posted by william-james88 on March 22nd, 2019 @ 6:55am CDT
So many jokes .... Must resist...
Posted by william-james88 on March 22nd, 2019 @ 6:55am CDT
Nathaniel Prime wrote:Decepticon Stryker wrote:Wait, six inches? Isn't that roughly Deluxe size?
I think so, but 6 inches is the normal size for figures like Marvel Legends and such, and apparently model-building companies have started to join the 6-inch club
So many jokes .... Must resist...
Re: Flame Toys reveals Skywarp and Thundercracker plus more updates (2015598)
Posted by Emerje on March 22nd, 2019 @ 7:28am CDT
Pretty near it depending on the figure, though I'd be surprised if it's as small as 6" since these tend to be a little more than that. I just happen to have the first Prime kit on my desk and he's only a little smaller than Siege Voyager Megatron, by around a few millimeters, making it more like 7". I guess with all the dynamic posing they lose an inch.
Emerje
Posted by Emerje on March 22nd, 2019 @ 7:28am CDT
Decepticon Stryker wrote:Wait, six inches? Isn't that roughly Deluxe size?
Pretty near it depending on the figure, though I'd be surprised if it's as small as 6" since these tend to be a little more than that. I just happen to have the first Prime kit on my desk and he's only a little smaller than Siege Voyager Megatron, by around a few millimeters, making it more like 7". I guess with all the dynamic posing they lose an inch.
Emerje
Re: Flame Toys reveals Skywarp and Thundercracker plus more updates (2015602)
Posted by SG Roadbuster on March 22nd, 2019 @ 8:53am CDT
Posted by SG Roadbuster on March 22nd, 2019 @ 8:53am CDT
i love the design.
i love the arc from the comics even more.
but it doesnt transform.
sorry Flametoys, Mastermind Creations gets my money again. Tyrantron transforms.
i love the arc from the comics even more.
but it doesnt transform.
sorry Flametoys, Mastermind Creations gets my money again. Tyrantron transforms.
Re: Flame Toys reveals Skywarp and Thundercracker plus more updates (2015617)
Posted by Deadput on March 22nd, 2019 @ 12:15pm CDT
He didn't transform in the comics either. Because god forbid Transformers actually transform in the comics these days.
So really it's accurate.
Posted by Deadput on March 22nd, 2019 @ 12:15pm CDT
SG Roadbuster wrote:i love the design.
i love the arc from the comics even more.
but it doesnt transform.
sorry Flametoys, Mastermind Creations gets my money again. Tyrantron transforms.
He didn't transform in the comics either. Because god forbid Transformers actually transform in the comics these days.
So really it's accurate.
Re: Flame Toys reveals Skywarp and Thundercracker plus more updates (2015634)
Posted by Randomhero on March 22nd, 2019 @ 3:30pm CDT
Hey plenty of transforming in the other books that were going on.
The MMC figures robot mode is also stupidly out of proportioned and inaccurate and the sad thing is no one knew what his altmode was so they just made up one and when Alex finally revealed it in his art book and on Twitter it was just Megatron laying down with his chest folded out. How did no one guess that?
I do own a handful of MMC figures(not that Megatron) but the more time has passed the more I see the flaws in their stuff. Everyone is just not proportioned well. Last thing I got was their cyclonus because I wanted a cool looking cyclonus and while I still enjoy him I just see him and see all his problems
Posted by Randomhero on March 22nd, 2019 @ 3:30pm CDT
Deadput wrote:SG Roadbuster wrote:i love the design.
i love the arc from the comics even more.
but it doesnt transform.
sorry Flametoys, Mastermind Creations gets my money again. Tyrantron transforms.
He didn't transform in the comics either. Because god forbid Transformers actually transform in the comics these days.
So really it's accurate.
Hey plenty of transforming in the other books that were going on.
The MMC figures robot mode is also stupidly out of proportioned and inaccurate and the sad thing is no one knew what his altmode was so they just made up one and when Alex finally revealed it in his art book and on Twitter it was just Megatron laying down with his chest folded out. How did no one guess that?
I do own a handful of MMC figures(not that Megatron) but the more time has passed the more I see the flaws in their stuff. Everyone is just not proportioned well. Last thing I got was their cyclonus because I wanted a cool looking cyclonus and while I still enjoy him I just see him and see all his problems
Re: Flame Toys reveals Skywarp and Thundercracker plus more updates (2015639)
Posted by bvzxa on March 22nd, 2019 @ 4:56pm CDT
Sounds like a personal problem to me. Last time I checked MMC Tyranntron is very popular and he fetches a pretty high price on the secondary market. I guess it's because of those odd proportions right?
Posted by bvzxa on March 22nd, 2019 @ 4:56pm CDT
Randomhero wrote:Deadput wrote:SG Roadbuster wrote:i love the design.
i love the arc from the comics even more.
but it doesnt transform.
sorry Flametoys, Mastermind Creations gets my money again. Tyrantron transforms.
He didn't transform in the comics either. Because god forbid Transformers actually transform in the comics these days.
So really it's accurate.
Hey plenty of transforming in the other books that were going on.
The MMC figures robot mode is also stupidly out of proportioned and inaccurate and the sad thing is no one knew what his altmode was so they just made up one and when Alex finally revealed it in his art book and on Twitter it was just Megatron laying down with his chest folded out. How did no one guess that?
I do own a handful of MMC figures(not that Megatron) but the more time has passed the more I see the flaws in their stuff. Everyone is just not proportioned well. Last thing I got was their cyclonus because I wanted a cool looking cyclonus and while I still enjoy him I just see him and see all his problems
Sounds like a personal problem to me. Last time I checked MMC Tyranntron is very popular and he fetches a pretty high price on the secondary market. I guess it's because of those odd proportions right?
Re: Flame Toys reveals Skywarp and Thundercracker plus more updates (2015644)
Posted by Randomhero on March 22nd, 2019 @ 5:35pm CDT
You’re a an idiot to buy on the secondary market becaaue he’s never been out of stock on a bunch of sites and he’s popular with people who desperately wanted an IDW Megatron.
Doesn’t change the fact his proportions and over all look is off and a lot of people who got or wanted him said they just won’t change him coz his altmode sucks.
I’m personally cool with tossing a sticker on an official Megatron. I have an imagination.
Posted by Randomhero on March 22nd, 2019 @ 5:35pm CDT
bvzxa wrote:Randomhero wrote:Deadput wrote:SG Roadbuster wrote:i love the design.
i love the arc from the comics even more.
but it doesnt transform.
sorry Flametoys, Mastermind Creations gets my money again. Tyrantron transforms.
He didn't transform in the comics either. Because god forbid Transformers actually transform in the comics these days.
So really it's accurate.
Hey plenty of transforming in the other books that were going on.
The MMC figures robot mode is also stupidly out of proportioned and inaccurate and the sad thing is no one knew what his altmode was so they just made up one and when Alex finally revealed it in his art book and on Twitter it was just Megatron laying down with his chest folded out. How did no one guess that?
I do own a handful of MMC figures(not that Megatron) but the more time has passed the more I see the flaws in their stuff. Everyone is just not proportioned well. Last thing I got was their cyclonus because I wanted a cool looking cyclonus and while I still enjoy him I just see him and see all his problems
Sounds like a personal problem to me. Last time I checked MMC Tyranntron is very popular and he fetches a pretty high price on the secondary market. I guess it's because of those odd proportions right?
You’re a an idiot to buy on the secondary market becaaue he’s never been out of stock on a bunch of sites and he’s popular with people who desperately wanted an IDW Megatron.
Doesn’t change the fact his proportions and over all look is off and a lot of people who got or wanted him said they just won’t change him coz his altmode sucks.
I’m personally cool with tossing a sticker on an official Megatron. I have an imagination.
Re: Flame Toys reveals Skywarp and Thundercracker plus more updates (2015646)
Posted by bvzxa on March 22nd, 2019 @ 5:51pm CDT
Your imagination is flawed. I wouldn't call someone an idiot for buying a transformer that transforms. Bottomline its a very good toy and no one is an idiot for buying one.
Posted by bvzxa on March 22nd, 2019 @ 5:51pm CDT
Randomhero wrote:bvzxa wrote:Randomhero wrote:Deadput wrote:SG Roadbuster wrote:i love the design.
i love the arc from the comics even more.
but it doesnt transform.
sorry Flametoys, Mastermind Creations gets my money again. Tyrantron transforms.
He didn't transform in the comics either. Because god forbid Transformers actually transform in the comics these days.
So really it's accurate.
Hey plenty of transforming in the other books that were going on.
The MMC figures robot mode is also stupidly out of proportioned and inaccurate and the sad thing is no one knew what his altmode was so they just made up one and when Alex finally revealed it in his art book and on Twitter it was just Megatron laying down with his chest folded out. How did no one guess that?
I do own a handful of MMC figures(not that Megatron) but the more time has passed the more I see the flaws in their stuff. Everyone is just not proportioned well. Last thing I got was their cyclonus because I wanted a cool looking cyclonus and while I still enjoy him I just see him and see all his problems
Sounds like a personal problem to me. Last time I checked MMC Tyranntron is very popular and he fetches a pretty high price on the secondary market. I guess it's because of those odd proportions right?
You’re a an idiot to buy on the secondary market becaaue he’s never been out of stock on a bunch of sites and he’s popular with people who desperately wanted an IDW Megatron.
Doesn’t change the fact his proportions and over all look is off and a lot of people who got or wanted him said they just won’t change him coz his altmode sucks.
I’m personally cool with tossing a sticker on an official Megatron. I have an imagination.
Your imagination is flawed. I wouldn't call someone an idiot for buying a transformer that transforms. Bottomline its a very good toy and no one is an idiot for buying one.
Re: Flame Toys reveals Skywarp and Thundercracker plus more updates (2015652)
Posted by AcademyofDrX on March 22nd, 2019 @ 8:10pm CDT
Posted by AcademyofDrX on March 22nd, 2019 @ 8:10pm CDT
Take it easy kids, there's room for both licensed non-transforming model kits and unlicensed third party figures. Personally, I'm glad that comic-based designs have any options at all. I'm holding out hope for a Furai Lost Light Rodimus, which I would prefer to Hot Flame and Calidus.
Re: Flame Toys reveals Skywarp and Thundercracker plus more updates (2015662)
Posted by bvzxa on March 22nd, 2019 @ 9:38pm CDT
The kits are OK. Its one of those niche things to me that other companies at least made a transformable figure of. No hate I give credence to both.
Posted by bvzxa on March 22nd, 2019 @ 9:38pm CDT
AcademyofDrX wrote:Take it easy kids, there's room for both licensed non-transforming model kits and unlicensed third party figures. Personally, I'm glad that comic-based designs have any options at all. I'm holding out hope for a Furai Lost Light Rodimus, which I would prefer to Hot Flame and Calidus.
The kits are OK. Its one of those niche things to me that other companies at least made a transformable figure of. No hate I give credence to both.
Re: Flame Toys reveals Skywarp and Thundercracker plus more updates (2015665)
Posted by DeathReviews on March 22nd, 2019 @ 10:43pm CDT
Posted by DeathReviews on March 22nd, 2019 @ 10:43pm CDT
Megatron eh? I'm-a gonna git me summa THAT
Re: Flame Toys reveals Skywarp and Thundercracker plus more updates (2015666)
Posted by william-james88 on March 22nd, 2019 @ 10:49pm CDT
Posted by william-james88 on March 22nd, 2019 @ 10:49pm CDT
DeathReviews wrote:Megatron eh? I'm-a gonna git me summa THAT
Re: Flame Toys reveals Skywarp and Thundercracker plus more updates (2015753)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on March 23rd, 2019 @ 7:05pm CDT
I agree. This gives us options.
The 3P guys are there for those who want ones that Transform, but they are more expensive and unlicensed, which is why I haven't bought any.
And while these ones don't Transform, they are official and they are kits, which are really cool, and it helps in the "Attack Mode" and the "IDW" kits to not transform, so they can utilize every ounce of exaggeration in their design, which is awesome to me. I don't mind them not transforming since they are kits.
I really think that should Flame Toys keep going, we could get some more Awesome IDW MTMTE kits, and maybe even start branching out more into kits of the 13. I think this line as the potential to go on for years and give us a lot of cool designs that we have been aching for
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on March 23rd, 2019 @ 7:05pm CDT
AcademyofDrX wrote:Take it easy kids, there's room for both licensed non-transforming model kits and unlicensed third party figures. Personally, I'm glad that comic-based designs have any options at all. I'm holding out hope for a Furai Lost Light Rodimus, which I would prefer to Hot Flame and Calidus.
I agree. This gives us options.
The 3P guys are there for those who want ones that Transform, but they are more expensive and unlicensed, which is why I haven't bought any.
And while these ones don't Transform, they are official and they are kits, which are really cool, and it helps in the "Attack Mode" and the "IDW" kits to not transform, so they can utilize every ounce of exaggeration in their design, which is awesome to me. I don't mind them not transforming since they are kits.
I really think that should Flame Toys keep going, we could get some more Awesome IDW MTMTE kits, and maybe even start branching out more into kits of the 13. I think this line as the potential to go on for years and give us a lot of cool designs that we have been aching for
Re: Flame Toys reveals Skywarp and Thundercracker plus more updates (2015789)
Posted by ZeroWolf on March 24th, 2019 @ 3:48am CDT
My thoughts exactly. These are great products and very fun as well while third party stuff is just too expensive (I understand that they are the price they are for the company to make a living but my budget is my budget), once I can find a good UK supplier for these I plan on filling my boots (I can't remember if Kapow stock these, I'll have to recheck)
Posted by ZeroWolf on March 24th, 2019 @ 3:48am CDT
D-Maximal_Primal wrote:AcademyofDrX wrote:Take it easy kids, there's room for both licensed non-transforming model kits and unlicensed third party figures. Personally, I'm glad that comic-based designs have any options at all. I'm holding out hope for a Furai Lost Light Rodimus, which I would prefer to Hot Flame and Calidus.
I agree. This gives us options.
The 3P guys are there for those who want ones that Transform, but they are more expensive and unlicensed, which is why I haven't bought any.
And while these ones don't Transform, they are official and they are kits, which are really cool, and it helps in the "Attack Mode" and the "IDW" kits to not transform, so they can utilize every ounce of exaggeration in their design, which is awesome to me. I don't mind them not transforming since they are kits.
I really think that should Flame Toys keep going, we could get some more Awesome IDW MTMTE kits, and maybe even start branching out more into kits of the 13. I think this line as the potential to go on for years and give us a lot of cool designs that we have been aching for
My thoughts exactly. These are great products and very fun as well while third party stuff is just too expensive (I understand that they are the price they are for the company to make a living but my budget is my budget), once I can find a good UK supplier for these I plan on filling my boots (I can't remember if Kapow stock these, I'll have to recheck)
Re: Flame Toys reveals Skywarp and Thundercracker plus more updates (2015832)
Posted by bvzxa on March 24th, 2019 @ 4:17pm CDT
I know it's pro Hasbro here that's why 3P got placed in an unearthed corner of the website. Hail Hasbro and hail licenses that give you a basically a Non-Grade Gundam model kit. It would be nice if they could even parts form like 1/144 HGUC Gundam kits do. I have built model kits from multiple series the only exception I make is for Gundam because since 1980 Gundam was always mostly a model kit. I built the Starscream kit its great but its not a transformer. So lets stay off licenses because obviously Hasbro doesn't care as long as it isn't infringing on their IP/design of a character. So lets just say you like licenses and I like my toys to transform because hence the word 'transform'. Have fun kids!!
Posted by bvzxa on March 24th, 2019 @ 4:17pm CDT
D-Maximal_Primal wrote:AcademyofDrX wrote:Take it easy kids, there's room for both licensed non-transforming model kits and unlicensed third party figures. Personally, I'm glad that comic-based designs have any options at all. I'm holding out hope for a Furai Lost Light Rodimus, which I would prefer to Hot Flame and Calidus.
I agree. This gives us options.
The 3P guys are there for those who want ones that Transform, but they are more expensive and unlicensed, which is why I haven't bought any.
And while these ones don't Transform, they are official and they are kits, which are really cool, and it helps in the "Attack Mode" and the "IDW" kits to not transform, so they can utilize every ounce of exaggeration in their design, which is awesome to me. I don't mind them not transforming since they are kits.
I really think that should Flame Toys keep going, we could get some more Awesome IDW MTMTE kits, and maybe even start branching out more into kits of the 13. I think this line as the potential to go on for years and give us a lot of cool designs that we have been aching for
I know it's pro Hasbro here that's why 3P got placed in an unearthed corner of the website. Hail Hasbro and hail licenses that give you a basically a Non-Grade Gundam model kit. It would be nice if they could even parts form like 1/144 HGUC Gundam kits do. I have built model kits from multiple series the only exception I make is for Gundam because since 1980 Gundam was always mostly a model kit. I built the Starscream kit its great but its not a transformer. So lets stay off licenses because obviously Hasbro doesn't care as long as it isn't infringing on their IP/design of a character. So lets just say you like licenses and I like my toys to transform because hence the word 'transform'. Have fun kids!!
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