Colour Pictures of Flame Toys Furai IDW Rodimus Model Kit
Thursday, December 10th, 2020 5:26PM CST
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Through the post, they've also announced that preorders will open for this kit on December 12th, at 12 p.m. (Hong Kong time)!
This design, as the name suggests, originates from the IDW Transformers comic series, More Than Meets The Eye (later rebranded Lost Light).
Will you be picking this model up? Have you made many of Flame Toys output so far? Let us know in the Energon Pub and stay tuned to Seibertron for all the latest news and reviews!
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Posted by -WonkoTheSane- on December 10th, 2020 @ 6:10pm CST
The colors are a little too dark for my tastes, But this is probably a painted sample, Versus the plastic molded coloring one that'll be released.
I'm happy this great design finally has an official figure (obviously non-transforming, But that's a small price to pay, IMO).
Will be preordering the minute it goes up.
Also planing to do a review of it when it comes out, So watch out for that.
Oh, Also gonna need a black/purple repaint.
Posted by -Kanrabat- on December 11th, 2020 @ 6:20am CST
Posted by ZeldaTheSwordsman on December 11th, 2020 @ 11:05am CST
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on January 4th, 2021 @ 10:47am CST
Posted by ZeroWolf on January 4th, 2021 @ 11:27am CST
D-Maximal_Primal wrote:This kit remains my favorite that Flame Toys has put out. Devastator is a close second. Love this guy
Sad thing is that he'll probably be the only autobot megs we ever get
Posted by -WonkoTheSane- on January 4th, 2021 @ 5:38pm CST
ZeroWolf wrote:D-Maximal_Primal wrote:This kit remains my favorite that Flame Toys has put out. Devastator is a close second. Love this guy
Sad thing is that he'll probably be the only autobot megs we ever get
My favorite too.
On the note of other Autobot Megatrons, There was that Combiner Wars one, But that looked nothing like Autobot Megatron (And was officially sold as Decepticon Megatron), And just inexplicably came with an Autobot symbol.
I always hoped that since the whole Autobot Megatron thing was done so well, That people would eventually get over the initial knee-jerk reaction.. But the very concept is so subversive to what is expected (Which is one of the reasons I like it so much), That some people still have reservations to the idea.
From Hasbro/Takara's point of view, They probably see Decepticon Megatron as a safer bet; What sells easier.
If more ambiguity is portrayed in Megatron's motives in future media, More people might warm to the idea, But as of now, I wouldn't expect any Autobot Megatrons from HasTak anytime soon.
:Shrug:
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on January 5th, 2021 @ 9:06am CST
I do have the CW Megs with his Autobot symbol on, have had him that way since I bought him. That one in particular is and will remain my transforming Autobot Megatron
Posted by ThunderThruster on January 7th, 2021 @ 10:08am CST
Posted by -Kanrabat- on January 7th, 2021 @ 11:46am CST
WOAH!
This redesign is WAY better than the previous one. More "comic accurate" and she look like Windblade, not some Frame Arms girl cosplaying.
She may be my first Furai purchase.
Posted by ThunderThruster on January 7th, 2021 @ 12:19pm CST
Posted by ZeroWolf on January 7th, 2021 @ 3:11pm CST
The announcement was made via the companies social media accounts.
The prototype is based on an updated design rather then the one that Flame Toys originally unveiled, with this one bearing wings that resemble her comic/TV/toy character, instead of the more butterfly looking ones which were intended to compliment her geisha look.
What do you think of this model? Will this be your first Furai model kit when it releases? Let us know in the Energon Pub and stay tuned to Seibertron for all the latest news and reviews!
Posted by Quantum Surge on January 7th, 2021 @ 3:26pm CST
Posted by Emerje on January 7th, 2021 @ 4:16pm CST
ThunderThruster wrote:Aside from the wings and the colour layout, there aren't that many changes over the original as the comparison gif from this post shows https://twitter.com/JangotheBlueFox/sta ... 2784972802
More importantly how does she look from the back? That seemed to be the thing that angered most people (that would never have bought this in the first place) the first time around.
Funny thing is every bit of original model concept art and the prototype above showed her from behind, but this time they seem to be being careful about how they pose her.
Anyway, the wings were always my primary issue so I'm happy with this. I also like that they made the gold headpiece more visible from the front.
Emerje
Posted by TulioDude on January 7th, 2021 @ 4:36pm CST
Posted by ThunderThruster on January 7th, 2021 @ 5:35pm CST
Emerje wrote:More importantly how does she look from the back? That seemed to be the thing that angered most people (that would never have bought this in the first place) the first time around.
Funny thing is every bit of original model concept art and the prototype above showed her from behind, but this time they seem to be being careful about how they pose her.
Anyway, the wings were always my primary issue so I'm happy with this. I also like that they made the gold headpiece more visible from the front.
Emerje
Yeah, it'll be interesting to see if there are any changes in the rear, although I suspect not, due to the lack of shots from behind.
Posted by Evil Eye on January 7th, 2021 @ 6:04pm CST
Posted by ZeroWolf on January 7th, 2021 @ 6:41pm CST
Evil Eye wrote:She's looking awesome! Give me preorders please!
I expect within the next month or so
Posted by blackeyedprime on January 8th, 2021 @ 7:15am CST
Posted by ZeroWolf on January 8th, 2021 @ 8:21am CST
As is clear, this one still has a way to go before its finished and ready for sale but it does give us a good idea what the final product may look like. Flame Toys Kuro Kara Kuri range is their high end non-transforming figure range and already includes heavy hitters like Tarn and a fully combinable Victory Saber (made up of Star Saber and Victory Leo).
What do you think of this version of this fan favourite? Are you looking forward to the eventually unveiling of the prototype? Let us know in the Energon Pub and stay tuned to Seibertron for all the latest news and reviews!
Posted by -Kanrabat- on January 8th, 2021 @ 8:36am CST
I'll never buy him because of the price, but I'm still looking forward the finished product.
Posted by TulioDude on January 8th, 2021 @ 9:16am CST
Posted by Evil Eye on January 8th, 2021 @ 9:34am CST
Posted by Rodimus Knight on January 8th, 2021 @ 12:15pm CST
Emerje wrote:ThunderThruster wrote:Aside from the wings and the colour layout, there aren't that many changes over the original as the comparison gif from this post shows https://twitter.com/JangotheBlueFox/sta ... 2784972802
More importantly how does she look from the back? That seemed to be the thing that angered most people (that would never have bought this in the first place) the first time around.
Funny thing is every bit of original model concept art and the prototype above showed her from behind, but this time they seem to be being careful about how they pose her.
Anyway, the wings were always my primary issue so I'm happy with this. I also like that they made the gold headpiece more visible from the front.
Emerje
The first thing I noticed was the amount of care they took in posing.
I may purchase this one if it's a reasonable price.
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on January 8th, 2021 @ 12:24pm CST
Posted by Emerje on January 8th, 2021 @ 2:49pm CST
Emerje
Posted by -Kanrabat- on January 8th, 2021 @ 2:54pm CST
Emerje wrote:Eh, the guns do look a little Gundam like, but I don't really see it for the rest of the figure. If anything I see a stylized take on CW Leader Starscream with Leader Jetfire's backpack.
Emerje
I didn't noticed the guns at all. It's the legs that scream "Gundam".
The overall look as well take some heavy inspirations.
It's not a bad thing to be honest. Way better than the "happy crotches" of the kits.
Posted by Quantum Surge on January 8th, 2021 @ 2:56pm CST
Posted by Emerje on January 8th, 2021 @ 3:18pm CST
-Kanrabat- wrote:I didn't noticed the guns at all. It's the legs that scream "Gundam".
For me the legs scream PotP Starscream, most Gundam don't have cankles like that.
Emerje
Posted by -Kanrabat- on January 8th, 2021 @ 3:26pm CST
Emerje wrote:-Kanrabat- wrote:I didn't noticed the guns at all. It's the legs that scream "Gundam".
For me the legs scream PotP Starscream, most Gundam don't have cankles like that.
Emerje
A bit.
I forgot how goofy he looked with his Popeye limbs.
Glad I skipped.
Posted by -Kanrabat- on January 8th, 2021 @ 3:39pm CST
Quantum Surge wrote:Also the backpack from Jetfire helps complete the red pylons of G1 Starscream.
MIND.
EFFING.
BLOWN.
Posted by TOO MUCH ENERGON! on January 12th, 2021 @ 1:27am CST
Emerje wrote:ThunderThruster wrote:Aside from the wings and the colour layout, there aren't that many changes over the original as the comparison gif from this post shows https://twitter.com/JangotheBlueFox/sta ... 2784972802
More importantly how does she look from the back? That seemed to be the thing that angered most people (that would never have bought this in the first place) the first time around.
Funny thing is every bit of original model concept art and the prototype above showed her from behind, but this time they seem to be being careful about how they pose her.
Anyway, the wings were always my primary issue so I'm happy with this. I also like that they made the gold headpiece more visible from the front.
Emerje
That’s some Cybertronian booty.
Posted by Fires_Of_Inferno on January 13th, 2021 @ 10:14pm CST
https://twitter.com/flametoys_staff/sta ... 3709707266
Posted by -Kanrabat- on January 14th, 2021 @ 4:02am CST
Fires_Of_Inferno wrote:Speaking of Flame Toys, they just teased their Arcee~
https://twitter.com/flametoys_staff/sta ... 3709707266
Screnncap and post here, plz?
I don't want any Twitter gremlins.
Posted by ZeroWolf on January 14th, 2021 @ 5:23am CST
Arcee shares the same designer as their recently shown off Windblade figure, and you can certainly see the same design cues when looking at them. While recent Arcee transforming toys have caused a debate amongst fans, this figure (while not screen accurate) won't have that issue being a non-transforming model kit! So no worrying about her being a shell former with a bulky backpack!
No doubt Flame Toys will keep us updated when Arcee will be available to preorder!
What do you think of this version of Arcee? Will you be getting her? Let us know in the Energon Pub and stay tuned to Seibertron for all the latest news and reviews!
Posted by -Kanrabat- on January 14th, 2021 @ 6:27am CST
See ya in 3 years when she'll finally be done.
Posted by Wireless_Phantom on January 14th, 2021 @ 6:39am CST
Posted by Evil Eye on January 14th, 2021 @ 7:02am CST
Posted by Rodimus Knight on January 14th, 2021 @ 7:16am CST
What I would like to see is the statue from a few years released.
Posted by ThunderThruster on January 14th, 2021 @ 9:47am CST
Not sure about Arcee just yet, so I'll wait until images of the prototype drop. I would have preferred them doing Nautica though.
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on January 14th, 2021 @ 9:51am CST
ThunderThruster wrote:I would have preferred them doing Nautica though.
If they do Nautica, they had better do her in IDW style and not in this style. I don't like it, and I do not want to see Nautica done this way before she gets a proper IDW accurate form
Posted by -Kanrabat- on January 14th, 2021 @ 10:03am CST
ThunderThruster wrote:There are already people tweeting at Hasbro about this (https://twitter.com/Log_log5/status/1349742266534023174) in their outrage.
Not sure about Arcee just yet, so I'll wait until images of the prototype drop. I would have preferred them doing Nautica though.
Those Twitteratti can sit on a dildo made out of broken glass for all I care. The more attention you give those parasites, the more powerful they become.
Ignore them and see them wither away like vampires under the sun.
Posted by Evil Eye on January 14th, 2021 @ 10:06am CST
ThunderThruster wrote:There are already people tweeting at Hasbro about this (https://twitter.com/Log_log5/status/1349742266534023174) in their outrage.
Not sure about Arcee just yet, so I'll wait until images of the prototype drop. I would have preferred them doing Nautica though.
Nautica would be kinda neat, I'm not a big IDW fan but I like her design and I know lots of peopple are big fans of her. I'd like her to get an actually good figure based directly on her IDW appearance first, but as these are niche figures I think it's hardly the worst thing in the world if they take creative liberties- nobody's going to be buying these instead of actually transforming Transformers after all.
Posted by Stormshot_Prime on January 14th, 2021 @ 12:42pm CST
Posted by griftimus prime on January 14th, 2021 @ 1:02pm CST
Posted by -Kanrabat- on January 14th, 2021 @ 1:43pm CST
griftimus prime wrote:how many more rc release do we need?
As many as 4 decades of asking for her can satisfy.
Posted by Fires_Of_Inferno on January 14th, 2021 @ 2:17pm CST
-Kanrabat- wrote:griftimus prime wrote:how many more rc release do we need?
As many as 4 decades of asking for her can satisfy.
Until we have just as much Arcees as we do Bumblebees. Hasbro needs to balance out their sins.
Also what really bothers me is how people can get so upset at what other people spend their money on. If you think THIS is bad then don't think about what some anime fans have bought.
But what bothers me MORE is that the news credit went to someone else? Where was it posted before my post? BAH!
Posted by ZeroWolf on January 14th, 2021 @ 2:55pm CST
Fires_Of_Inferno wrote:-Kanrabat- wrote:griftimus prime wrote:how many more rc release do we need?
As many as 4 decades of asking for her can satisfy.
Until we have just as much Arcees as we do Bumblebees. Hasbro needs to balance out their sins.
Also what really bothers me is how people can get so upset at what other people spend their money on. If you think THIS is bad then don't think about what some anime fans have bought.
But what bothers me MORE is that the news credit went to someone else? Where was it posted before my post? BAH!
First off, I edited the news item to include you as well as Powered Convoy. Secondly, Powered Convoy got the actual news credit itself because he'd sent the email to us before you posted on the boards
Posted by Fires_Of_Inferno on January 14th, 2021 @ 3:13pm CST
ZeroWolf wrote:Fires_Of_Inferno wrote:-Kanrabat- wrote:griftimus prime wrote:how many more rc release do we need?
As many as 4 decades of asking for her can satisfy.
Until we have just as much Arcees as we do Bumblebees. Hasbro needs to balance out their sins.
Also what really bothers me is how people can get so upset at what other people spend their money on. If you think THIS is bad then don't think about what some anime fans have bought.
But what bothers me MORE is that the news credit went to someone else? Where was it posted before my post? BAH!
First off, I edited the news item to include you as well as Powered Convoy. Secondly, Powered Convoy got the actual news credit itself because he'd sent the email to us before you posted on the boards
Not actually upset, but thanks for clearing it up! I was unaware that sending an email was required. Good to know!
Posted by ThunderThruster on January 14th, 2021 @ 4:02pm CST
Fires_Of_Inferno wrote:-Kanrabat- wrote:griftimus prime wrote:how many more rc release do we need?
As many as 4 decades of asking for her can satisfy.
Until we have just as much Arcees as we do Bumblebees. Hasbro needs to balance out their sins.
Also what really bothers me is how people can get so upset at what other people spend their money on. If you think THIS is bad then don't think about what some anime fans have bought.
What makes this even worse, is that this image is just the design done by the artist, and not the final product that Flame Toys will release, even if it is their declaration of intent.
Posted by -Kanrabat- on January 14th, 2021 @ 4:09pm CST
Fires_Of_Inferno wrote:
Not actually upset, but thanks for clearing it up! I was unaware that sending an email was required. Good to know!
Just before or right after you make your post in the forum, click the "submit news" button in the banner.