In-Hand Images - Kabaya Gum Transformers Seacons Set

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Last we heard of the Transformers Kabaya Gum Seacons was back in June, but thanks to fellow fan sig_yan on Twitter, we get a small selection of in-hand images for the kit! Check them out mirrored below, including a brief comparison shot and a look at them in Piranacon/King Poseidon mode.

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Re: In-Hand Images - Kabaya Gum Transformers Seacons Set (1716117)
Posted by RhA on August 6th, 2015 @ 3:42am CDT

Looks like sig_yan has... Crabs.

Re: In-Hand Images - Kabaya Gum Transformers Seacons Set (1716119)
Posted by Va'al on August 6th, 2015 @ 4:49am CDT

RhA wrote:Looks like sig_yan has... Crabs.

Re: In-Hand Images - Kabaya Gum Transformers Seacons Set (1716140)
Posted by Sabrblade on August 6th, 2015 @ 9:19am CDT

Too bad the joke didn't work. No crab altmodes. :oops:

Re: In-Hand Images - Kabaya Gum Transformers Seacons Set (1716165)
Posted by Relic Dinobot on August 6th, 2015 @ 12:10pm CDT

Still funny, though. ;-)

Might be the first Kabaya TFs I get. They look really awesome. And the colors! Such nice, 80's neon colors they are! :-P

Re: In-Hand Images - Kabaya Gum Transformers Seacons Set (1716205)
Posted by LegendaryAntiHero on August 6th, 2015 @ 6:58pm CDT

I wonder if we can get the whole thing in a single industry sized model kit box

Re: In-Hand Images - Kabaya Gum Transformers Seacons Set (1716655)
Posted by Va'al on August 8th, 2015 @ 4:00pm CDT

After the in-hand images of the Kabaya Gum Transformers Seacon set, fellow Seibertronian Madeus Prime has shared a stop-motion review from YouTube user youheidx - check out the new twist on a video review for King Poseidon embedded below!

Re: In-Hand Images - Kabaya Gum Transformers Seacons Set (1716676)
Posted by Black Bumblebee on August 8th, 2015 @ 5:16pm CDT

Cute way to do a review! I like how the combining pegs are handled here so as to not mess up the heads. Hopefully it isn't too breakable, though (have had a few Kabaya figures snap with very little effort).

Re: In-Hand Images - Kabaya Gum Transformers Seacons Set (1716682)
Posted by Rainmaker on August 8th, 2015 @ 6:00pm CDT

Is that really the G1 Seacons?

Its like they just, rushed G1 toys a bit too much.

Re: In-Hand Images - Kabaya Gum Transformers Seacons Set (1716695)
Posted by Sabrblade on August 8th, 2015 @ 7:27pm CDT

Rainmaker wrote:Is that really the G1 Seacons?

Its like they just, rushed G1 toys a bit too much.

Were you expecting something mind-blowing from these tiny little Kabaya model kits? Part of the selling point of these is their charm and little quaintness.

Re: In-Hand Images - Kabaya Gum Transformers Seacons Set (1716697)
Posted by Rainmaker on August 8th, 2015 @ 7:33pm CDT

Sabrblade wrote:
Rainmaker wrote:Is that really the G1 Seacons?

Its like they just, rushed G1 toys a bit too much.
Were you expecting something mind-blowing from these tiny little Kabaya model kits? Part of the selling point of these is their charm and little quaintness.

Not really but, it's a bit sticker crazy.

Re: In-Hand Images - Kabaya Gum Transformers Seacons Set (1716699)
Posted by Sabrblade on August 8th, 2015 @ 7:36pm CDT

Rainmaker wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:
Rainmaker wrote:Is that really the G1 Seacons?

Its like they just, rushed G1 toys a bit too much.
Were you expecting something mind-blowing from these tiny little Kabaya model kits? Part of the selling point of these is their charm and little quaintness.

Not really but, it's a bit sticker crazy.

That's inherent of the nature of model kits.

Re: In-Hand Images - Kabaya Gum Transformers Seacons Set (1716700)
Posted by Rainmaker on August 8th, 2015 @ 7:38pm CDT

Sabrblade wrote:
Rainmaker wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:
Rainmaker wrote:Is that really the G1 Seacons?

Its like they just, rushed G1 toys a bit too much.
Were you expecting something mind-blowing from these tiny little Kabaya model kits? Part of the selling point of these is their charm and little quaintness.

Not really but, it's a bit sticker crazy.
That's inherent of the nature of model kits.

So are those the actual G1 Seacons or just a build your own kit?

Re: In-Hand Images - Kabaya Gum Transformers Seacons Set (1716701)
Posted by Sabrblade on August 8th, 2015 @ 7:45pm CDT

Rainmaker wrote:So are those the actual G1 Seacons or just a build your own kit?

Sabrblade wrote:tiny little Kabaya model kits

Re: In-Hand Images - Kabaya Gum Transformers Seacons Set (1716702)
Posted by Rainmaker on August 8th, 2015 @ 7:49pm CDT

Well, that's different

Re: In-Hand Images - Kabaya Gum Transformers Seacons Set (1716706)
Posted by Sabrblade on August 8th, 2015 @ 8:01pm CDT

Rainmaker wrote:Well, that's different

Not when one considers that all Kabaya TF model kits are like that.

Re: In-Hand Images - Kabaya Gum Transformers Seacons Set (1716707)
Posted by Rainmaker on August 8th, 2015 @ 8:03pm CDT

Sabrblade wrote:
Rainmaker wrote:Well, that's different
Not when one considers that all Kabaya TF model kits are like that.

I don't know that much about G1 toys

Re: In-Hand Images - Kabaya Gum Transformers Seacons Set (1716708)
Posted by Sabrblade on August 8th, 2015 @ 8:04pm CDT

Rainmaker wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:
Rainmaker wrote:Well, that's different
Not when one considers that all Kabaya TF model kits are like that.

I don't know that much about G1 toys

These aren't G1 toys, though.

Re: In-Hand Images - Kabaya Gum Transformers Seacons Set (1716710)
Posted by Rainmaker on August 8th, 2015 @ 8:05pm CDT

Sabrblade wrote:
Rainmaker wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:
Rainmaker wrote:Well, that's different
Not when one considers that all Kabaya TF model kits are like that.

I don't know that much about G1 toys
These aren't G1 toys, though.

Wait what?

Re: In-Hand Images - Kabaya Gum Transformers Seacons Set (1716714)
Posted by Sabrblade on August 8th, 2015 @ 8:26pm CDT

Rainmaker wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:
Rainmaker wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:
Rainmaker wrote:Well, that's different
Not when one considers that all Kabaya TF model kits are like that.

I don't know that much about G1 toys
These aren't G1 toys, though.

Wait what?

These are tiny, down-scaled, miniature replicas of the Hasbro/Takara-made G1 toys in model kit form made by Kabaya.

Re: In-Hand Images - Kabaya Gum Transformers Seacons Set (1716715)
Posted by Rainmaker on August 8th, 2015 @ 8:28pm CDT

Sabrblade wrote:
Rainmaker wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:
Rainmaker wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:
Rainmaker wrote:Well, that's different
Not when one considers that all Kabaya TF model kits are like that.

I don't know that much about G1 toys
These aren't G1 toys, though.

Wait what?
These are tiny, down-scaled, miniature replicas of the Hasbro/Takara-made G1 toys in model kit form made by Kabaya.

Kay

Re: In-Hand Images - Kabaya Gum Transformers Seacons Set (1716719)
Posted by Black Bumblebee on August 8th, 2015 @ 9:27pm CDT

Kabaya models are a great way to get a representation of obscure Japanese G1 figures... without having to take out a 2nd mortgage on your home.

For example, Dai Atlas, Roadfire, and Sonic Bomber are pretty expensive toys, commanding between $300-$500 a piece. The Kabaya versions--which are pretty accurate to the originals, transformation wise--currently have a Buy It Now on ebay for $25.00 for the entire set of 3. Yes, they are MUCH smaller, have no electronics, and fragile... but they're a great alternative, and look great with large city bots.

Re: In-Hand Images - Kabaya Gum Transformers Seacons Set (1716721)
Posted by Rainmaker on August 8th, 2015 @ 9:32pm CDT

Seriously!? 300 to 500 a piece? You could get better toys than that for much more worth!

Re: In-Hand Images - Kabaya Gum Transformers Seacons Set (1716731)
Posted by triKlops on August 8th, 2015 @ 10:46pm CDT

Rainmaker wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:
Rainmaker wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:
Rainmaker wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:
Rainmaker wrote:Well, that's different
Not when one considers that all Kabaya TF model kits are like that.

I don't know that much about G1 toys
These aren't G1 toys, though.

Wait what?
These are tiny, down-scaled, miniature replicas of the Hasbro/Takara-made G1 toys in model kit form made by Kabaya.

Kay

Lets just make this easy

http://tfwiki.net/wiki/Kabaya

Re: In-Hand Images - Kabaya Gum Transformers Seacons Set (1716788)
Posted by dragons on August 9th, 2015 @ 8:47am CDT

Sabrblade wrote:
Rainmaker wrote:
Sabrblade wrote:
Rainmaker wrote:Is that really the G1 Seacons?

Its like they just, rushed G1 toys a bit too much.
Were you expecting something mind-blowing from these tiny little Kabaya model kits? Part of the selling point of these is their charm and little quaintness.

Not really but, it's a bit sticker crazy.
That's inherent of the nature of model kits.

Model kits I bought you had paint and glue if you want something fast and easy buy cheap model requires no glue that comes with stickers for details, I bought fundamental models they came with crappy stickers made gun dam look cheap, tacky, undetail enough, my last gundam I painted gloss car model kit paint was ver ka wing zero cockpit chest piece on gundam you can see brush strokes but everything else on gundam stood out eyes stood out more with glossy look and hiro pilot size of my pinky figure nail turned great

Re: In-Hand Images - Kabaya Gum Transformers Seacons Set (1716816)
Posted by Evil Eye on August 9th, 2015 @ 11:18am CDT

It's a shame these partsform when transforming from robot to beast. Still, I might nab a few Skalors or Overbites to have as a legion of generics.

Re: In-Hand Images - Kabaya Gum Transformers Seacons Set (1716908)
Posted by Burn on August 9th, 2015 @ 4:42pm CDT

As a collector of these Kabaya figures I can tell you this.

They may not be big highly detailed articulated figures that don't require parts to be removed to be transformed, BUT, for their size, they have a fair bit of articulation (and some even better articulated than their original G1 figures) and are just plain fun and make a great little addition to collections.

Don't be so quick to write them off just because they come packaged on plastic sprues and require you to put them together or because they're not as big or detailed as other figures until you actually try them. You might be pleasantly surprised. :wink:

Re: In-Hand Images - Kabaya Gum Transformers Seacons Set (1717010)
Posted by RhA on August 10th, 2015 @ 7:44am CDT

Burn wrote:As a collector of these Kabaya figures I can tell you this.

They may not be big highly detailed articulated figures that don't require parts to be removed to be transformed, BUT, for their size, they have a fair bit of articulation (and some even better articulated than their original G1 figures) and are just plain fun and make a great little addition to collections.

Don't be so quick to write them off just because they come packaged on plastic sprues and require you to put them together or because they're not as big or detailed as other figures until you actually try them. You might be pleasantly surprised.

I got Overlord and Roadceasar last year and I really like them. My G1 Overlord has a mini-me.

Re: In-Hand Images - Kabaya Gum Transformers Seacons Set (1717157)
Posted by RAcast on August 10th, 2015 @ 9:19pm CDT

RhA wrote:
Burn wrote:As a collector of these Kabaya figures I can tell you this.

They may not be big highly detailed articulated figures that don't require parts to be removed to be transformed, BUT, for their size, they have a fair bit of articulation (and some even better articulated than their original G1 figures) and are just plain fun and make a great little addition to collections.

Don't be so quick to write them off just because they come packaged on plastic sprues and require you to put them together or because they're not as big or detailed as other figures until you actually try them. You might be pleasantly surprised.

I got Overlord and Roadceasar last year and I really like them. My G1 Overlord has a mini-me.

As another big Kabaya fan, I love both kits too. Road Caesar has the notable distinction of having infinitely better proportions than the original G1 as well.

I do have to say though, I wish Kabaya would do what the Mini-Pla Sentai kits do for post holes that go between halves of parts. The Mini-Pla kits, for those not familiar with them, use a separate piece for the post hole, so that fit tolerance between the two larger halves isn't an issue. I wish I had a picture handy to demonstrate what I'm trying to say...

Re: In-Hand Images - Kabaya Gum Transformers Seacons Set (1717656)
Posted by LegendaryAntiHero on August 12th, 2015 @ 5:26pm CDT

I'm going to get the whole set from Toy Arena

Re: In-Hand Images - Kabaya Gum Transformers Seacons Set (1718157)
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on August 14th, 2015 @ 2:43pm CDT

I have a case sitting at BBTS, those are usually good for two complete kits. When I get it in I'll have the extras for sale

Re: In-Hand Images - Kabaya Gum Transformers Seacons Set (1718161)
Posted by ScottyP on August 14th, 2015 @ 2:59pm CDT

chuckdawg1999 wrote:I have a case sitting at BBTS, those are usually good for two complete kits. When I get it in I'll have the extras for sale

I think a case on this set is only gonna get you one full set and two spares. Planning on just keeping my spares when I ship from HLJ again to just have extra stuff for The Masterforce to blow up.

Re: In-Hand Images - Kabaya Gum Transformers Seacons Set (1724125)
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on September 5th, 2015 @ 11:10pm CDT

ScottyP wrote:
chuckdawg1999 wrote:I have a case sitting at BBTS, those are usually good for two complete kits. When I get it in I'll have the extras for sale
I think a case on this set is only gonna get you one full set and two spares. Planning on just keeping my spares when I ship from HLJ again to just have extra stuff for The Masterforce to blow up.

You were right. I have an extra 3 and 4. Does anybody want before I throw them up on my sales thread?

Re: In-Hand Images - Kabaya Gum Transformers Seacons Set (1724341)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on September 6th, 2015 @ 3:19pm CDT

chuckdawg1999 wrote:
ScottyP wrote:
chuckdawg1999 wrote:I have a case sitting at BBTS, those are usually good for two complete kits. When I get it in I'll have the extras for sale
I think a case on this set is only gonna get you one full set and two spares. Planning on just keeping my spares when I ship from HLJ again to just have extra stuff for The Masterforce to blow up.

You were right. I have an extra 3 and 4. Does anybody want before I throw them up on my sales thread?

Which are those? Seawing (Manta) and Nautilator (Lobster)?

Re: In-Hand Images - Kabaya Gum Transformers Seacons Set (1724455)
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on September 7th, 2015 @ 1:09am CDT

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:
chuckdawg1999 wrote:
ScottyP wrote:
chuckdawg1999 wrote:I have a case sitting at BBTS, those are usually good for two complete kits. When I get it in I'll have the extras for sale
I think a case on this set is only gonna get you one full set and two spares. Planning on just keeping my spares when I ship from HLJ again to just have extra stuff for The Masterforce to blow up.

You were right. I have an extra 3 and 4. Does anybody want before I throw them up on my sales thread?

Which are those? Seawing (Manta) and Nautilator (Lobster)?

Yes?

#3 has something that looks like wings and #4 has claws

Re: In-Hand Images - Kabaya Gum Transformers Seacons Set (1724546)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on September 7th, 2015 @ 12:30pm CDT

chuckdawg1999 wrote:Yes?

#3 has something that looks like wings and #4 has claws

#3:

Transformers G1 1988 Seawing (Kraken) Gallery

#4:

Transformers G1 1988 Nautilator (Lobclaw) Gallery

Those are them, right?

Re: In-Hand Images - Kabaya Gum Transformers Seacons Set (1724550)
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on September 7th, 2015 @ 12:40pm CDT

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:
chuckdawg1999 wrote:Yes?

#3 has something that looks like wings and #4 has claws

#3:

Transformers G1 1988 Seawing (Kraken) Gallery

#4:

Transformers G1 1988 Nautilator (Lobclaw) Gallery

Those are them, right?