Flame Toys Model Kit News with Nemesis Prime Reveal and Thundercracker's Box

I got the IDW Optimus kit, and I love it! Don't know if I need a Nemesis version, but I really do hope they keep putting out IDW models. This is the only official channel we have to see some of our favorite comic Transformers in plastic form. I'd love a Tarn kit. I know they have the large figure, but that's out of my price range.

Lore Keeper wrote:I got the IDW Optimus kit, and I love it! Don't know if I need a Nemesis version, but I really do hope they keep putting out IDW models. This is the only official channel we have to see some of our favorite comic Transformers in plastic form. I'd love a Tarn kit. I know they have the large figure, but that's out of my price range.

A Tarn model kit that's the price and size of these model kits would be amazing!

Nathaniel Prime wrote:

Lore Keeper wrote:I got the IDW Optimus kit, and I love it! Don't know if I need a Nemesis version, but I really do hope they keep putting out IDW models. This is the only official channel we have to see some of our favorite comic Transformers in plastic form. I'd love a Tarn kit. I know they have the large figure, but that's out of my price range.

A Tarn model kit that's the price and size of these model kits would be amazing!

Agreed!

I'm glad I skipped the standard release of Optimus, and I'm liking the Autobot sigils that are included!

I have the regular colored version sitting right here waiting to be assembled. He looks nice! But he should have not guys! We are getting a SG one, and we can get a SG one of this design too! But use the symbols!

If I'm being honest he wouldn't have those Autobot or Decepticon sigils. Combatrons all the way!!

Fellow Seibertronians, oh my, do we have a feast for your eyes! The new snap together Furai model kit of Bumblebee have shown up on line and to say the figure looks impressive would be an understatement. Do you like G1 Bumblebee best? It’s got that. Do you like Action Master Bumblebee’s helicopter backpack? It’s got that. Do you like a dollop of IDW flavor? It’s got that. Did you like his WWII hammer from The Last Knight? It’s got that! While retaining Bumblebee’s humble size and stance this figure none the less beefs out at the shoulders with a nice set of wheels, giving him a bold heroic frame and profile. Even his hands seem ready to reach down and pull Spike out of danger from the first season of the cartoon. His iconic horns are present but in a slightly more pronounced curve than we normally see in a Bumblebee figure. Unfortunately his Warhammer is not shown but it is pictured in the box art. All pieces are molded in his classic colors and for an unpainted snap together model he really pops. Let us know below what you think of this tribute to the boyish bumbler who’s been there since the beginning. These images come to us from Weibo.

The backpack helicopter isn’t from the classics Bee it’s from the action master toy

You know I saw the blue and got the same vibe but I thought the aesthetic leaned more towards Classics. How awesome if it turns into a blaster right?

Randomhero wrote:The backpack helicopter isn’t from the classics Bee it’s from the action master toy

Were do you see that written anywhere?

No no no, duh, he's right I mixed up my Bumblebees. I don't know how I could when there've been only like, what three, right?

But Classics it was more of a winged backpack right? See I had Action Master Bumblebee and never got Classics I should have known better. The color's right, and the chopper blades even have those same notches in them like Action Master Bumblebee.

Thanks dude! Or dudette...I mean either way, we coo

I would even say that Bumblebee horn shape is more like the Action Master 'Bee. Well hell yeah it's always time for some Action Master love!!...wait, that sounded wrong. I mean Action Masters are....there's no digging my way out of this one...this always happens to me... But his head shape is....ok I'm just going to stop now before I offend myself.

Really need to see how he looks with his stickers applied, but as kits go he looks pretty good straight out of the box. He really does need that backpack to fix his proportions, otherwise he's super broad shouldered.

Emerje

These kits are way too priceycompared to gundam, but bee may bee the one I pick up. I'm sure the primes and seekers will get discounted at some point with them milking them fir every variant possible.

william-james88 wrote:

Randomhero wrote:The backpack helicopter isn’t from the classics Bee it’s from the action master toy

Were do you see that written anywhere?

On a few sales descriptions.
More importantly, It resembles said action master accessory.
Much like the hammer is reminiscent of weaponry that Movie Bumblebee used (And is referenced nowhere too).
It is a clever idea to release a non transforming Bumblebee with a similar accessory to the old 80's non transforming toy.

Anyway, if it's all about what's written, where did you see it written that it is not a homage to the action master figure?

I think out of that entire article to just flatly say hey that's the wrong back pack, may have sounded mildly argumentative or abrasive. And William is probably like me, reflexively bothered by people who make side statements and tends to stick up for the little or new guy. I think it was just casual observation I mean why come here to argue about something as awesome as TF's right? A curt statement can warrant a curt response but you both make valid points I mean if it's not specifically stated to be something then it can be whatever the hell you want it to be. When it's 'styled' after something then who the hell cares just pretend it's whatever you want it to be you know? Like just now, I decided it's G2 Bumblebee. Oh yeah, just did it, cuz I felt like it I'm kidding but That's how I roll But, critiques always flow smoother and are better received when prefaced by positivity. That's just science.

Beardy wrote:

william-james88 wrote:

Randomhero wrote:The backpack helicopter isn’t from the classics Bee it’s from the action master toy

Were do you see that written anywhere?

On a few sales descriptions.
More importantly, It resembles said action master accessory.
Much like the hammer is reminiscent of weaponry that Movie Bumblebee used (And is referenced nowhere too).
It is a clever idea to release a non transforming Bumblebee with a similar accessory to the old 80's non transforming toy.

Anyway, if it's all about what's written, where did you see it written that it is not a homage to the action master figure?

Hey guys, it's just a joke. Yes, the person who wrote the article said "Classics" when it should have said "action master", Randomhero helped point it out so I went and changed it. And I then made a joke as if nothing had ever happened and it was right all along, with the whistling emoji.

In the end, it doesnt really matter. I thank everyone, the person who wrote the article and the one who pointed out the better comparison.

I’m a dork I totally missed it that’s awesome hahaha
Thanks Will!

I think Bumblebee is my favorite looking one yet. I really love that the hammer is becoming a more common thing with him too, we need more bots with Hammers, like Magnus.

The chopper backpack is also so cool, and I didn't know until just now that it was from the Action master. That is pretty rad and fitting.

Man, he, Thundercracker, and IDW Megs are all coming out together, lots of kits set to come.

Put together my newest kit, the IDW Optimus Prime kit. Love it! the IDW bots look so good, and this kit captured that nicely.

Super excited for the upcoming kits, we have 3 getting ready to hit this month, including Bee, IDW Autobot Megs, and Thundercracker. I really enjoy the kits

Dang DMax that looks hella rad! I’ve got to pick up that Megs he ended up being my favorite character by the end of the IDW run. Thanks for sharing dude!

00Stargrave00 wrote:Dang DMax that looks hella rad! I’ve got to pick up that Megs he ended up being my favorite character by the end of the IDW run. Thanks for sharing dude!

Thanks!

the kits are really good. I really believe everyone should try out one of the kits, they're fun to build and they turn out looking and moving great

Yeah how sturdy are they - I mean knowing it’s a model of course I’m not going to throw it off buildings but does it stay together pretty well? And how much did it set you back?

00Stargrave00 wrote:Yeah how sturdy are they - I mean knowing it’s a model of course I’m not going to throw it off buildings but does it stay together pretty well? And how much did it set you back?

the kits all run around $40-$50 a piece. they are sturdier than the Gundam kits I've built, there are a few parts that might require some glue, but they will move around wherever you want them to and hold up

I don’t know what you’d call me not a purist but definitely an action-figurist I’ve never tried one of those slick Gundams like from Barnes and Noble or even a Masterpiece TF I’ve always just stuck with main brand stuff you know?

But man cool is just cool I don’t care who y’are and who knows if we’ll ever get these styles or even a Tarn in the main line. I could part with like $50 to try one of these out.

And I love how your guys are always guarding your work manuals I had similar manuals on my desk foreveeeer it cracks me up every time ya gotta get your TF going on at work ya just gotta

00Stargrave00 wrote:I don’t know what you’d call me not a purist but definitely an action-figurist I’ve never tried one of those slick Gundams like from Barnes and Noble or even a Masterpiece TF I’ve always just stuck with main brand stuff you know?

But man cool is just cool I don’t care who y’are and who knows if we’ll ever get these styles or even a Tarn in the main line. I could part with like $50 to try one of these out.

And I love how your guys are always guarding your work manuals I had similar manuals on my desk foreveeeer it cracks me up every time ya gotta get your TF going on at work ya just gotta

I would highly recommend the Attack Mode Prime, I think he's a fantastic kit, or I would buy the Bumblebee coming out this month, he looks incredible.

And my bots have to guard those books, I spent waaaaaaaaaaaaay too much on those in college!

Flame Toy's Facebook page has some new intel regarding their upcoming products! First is the new Power Burst Tarn, limited to 500 pieces, spread across three sources. The redeco itself has some nice, shiiiiiiiiiiny chrome plating! The Facebook description is below.



Next is the never-before-seen Kuro Kara Kuri Optimus Prime! The character has been limited to the Model Kits, but he has been given a new unique design for his first toy in this size class. It seems more of the toy will be shown at Wonder Festival 2019, and pre-orders will be going up at the same time!



Finally, we have a reminder of Star Saber's impending release, but, pre-ordering him from d4toys.com will include an LED light-up eyes function for Star Saber.



So, thoughts on these upcoming Flame Toys releases? How about Power Burst Tarn compared to the original? Do you wish to order Star Saber from d4toys now? Tell us this, and more, in the Pub forums below!

That Star Saber...a commander class toy with that look please hasbro... And a leader Class Victory Leo

Dude you said Leo and I flashed to a Micromaster Leobreaker that could work as a claw for Galaxy Upgrade. These flame kits are so rad.

I like the new kits coming out... most of them anyway...


The new IDW Megatron looks boss, and so do most of the other kits. Except...

That G1 Prime is just really bland. It looks like it was made of Playdoh, and is just really boring to look at. There is no detail whatsoever. I do not like it.

Found these on TFW2005, where you can find more pictures

Is that supposed to be bomber Megatron? That is really nice.

Greetings Seibertronians! We bring you reveals from Flame Toys, direct from Wonder Festival Shangai 2019! Also thanks to fellow Seibertron user and News Staff member, Nathaniel Prime for sharing the news with the community!


Flame Toys have been busy tweeting out photos of their displays for the event and the cases are full of all their officially licensed model kits and statues released so far!









The new kits that were revealed include Kuro Kara Kari Megatron! and Furai G1 Optimus Prime! Looking like he stepped out of the cartoon! You can clearly see G1 Prime in the above image with Devesator. Flame Toys also took to twitter to share a new stock image of this new kit.





We also get a good look at their forthcoming Devesator model kit and an even better look at their recently announced Kuro Kara Kuri Optimus Prime, and at the large axe which is only available to customers who preorder!







What do you think of this feast of images? Let us know in the Energon Pub and stay tuned to Seibertron for all the latest news and reviews!

These are all really cool, though personally I'm only interested in the IDW stuff. They are so far the only official way to get those designs in plastic. The Drift model is cool, but is made redundant by the Generations figure. I do really hope to see more IDW original designs in the future.

Soooo...

Codpiece Prime?

Seriously, every single one of their models has Massively Massive Crotch Syndrome. It's vaguely disturbing. I'd love to see a psychologist analysis of these products.

Devastator is nearly ready for Pre-order, and I am ready. That is what I want right there!

And that G1 prime is as bland as I thought it would be. The "Attack" mode and "IDW" ones are far superior

Thanks to BB7 Toys at Facebook here are some new images of the officially licensed Transformers 3D Metal Puzzles by Shangai Art Model.

These officially licensed models are made from ultra thin laser-cut sheet metal pieces assembling into a larger metal object 11-18cm long. You know, basically knives.

Using a simple tab-into-slot assembly process these models assemble with no glue, but do require a wealth of patience.

From this staffer's personal experience all you need is a little determination, an electron microscope, a pair of Doctor Octopus assistance arms, a few adhesive medical strips (for yourself) and you too can find the joy of juggling small knives until they somehow assemble into awesome looking metal masterpieces.

There is no current information on their suggested retailer price or their release date, but the release wave will feature the following live-action characters in their vehicle forms:

Ironhide as a GMC Topkick 4500 truck from Transformers 2007.
Sentinel Prime as a Rosenhauer Panther Firetruck from Dark Of The Moon.
Bumblebee in his Chevrolet Camaro Concept from 2017's The Last Knight.
Hound as a Mercedes Unimog tactical vehicle also from The Last Knight.
Hot Rod in his Lamborghini Centenario body from The Last Knight.
And Optimus Prime as a Peterbilt 379 Truck from Transformers 2007.

Check out the images below and share your own tales of woe (or joy) when assembling these mini metal models.

Here are some new select views from Bluefin Collectibles of Transformers Furai Model Kits for Megatron and Bumblebee! Anyone not familiar with the name should know Bluefin is the official North American master distributor for Flame Toys. Bumblebee is listed as being 5" with 50 points of articulation, with Megatron coming in at just over 6" with 40 points of articulation. Bumblebee is listed as available now with Megatron due later in July. Both are listed with an expected MSRP of $50.00 US.

Enjoy and share your thoughts about these products with the rest of your fellow Seibertronians in our forums in the corresponding topic!

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BLUEFIN EXPANDS LINE OF TRANSFORMERS PRODUCTS WITH NEW BUMBLEBEE AND MEGATRON FURAI MODEL KITS FROM FLAME TOYS

Leading Collectibles Distributor Details New Kits Based On Iconic Characters From IDW’s TRANSFORMERS Comic Book Series; Bumblebee Kit Is Available Now; Megatron Kit Debuts In July

Anaheim, CA, June 10, 2019 – Bluefin, a Bandai Namco group company and the leading North American distributor of toys, collectibles, and hobby merchandise from Japan and Asia, expands its line of Transformers products with a pair of stunning new model kits from Flame Toys.

Based on IDW’s Transformers acclaimed comic series, Flame Toys’ officially licensed releases of the Bumblebee Furai model kit and the Megatron Furai model kit will add eye catching and unique additions to any ardent fan’s personal collection. The Flame Toys Bumblebee Furai kit is available now; the Megatron Furai kit will debut in July. Bluefin is the official North American master distributor for Flame Toys.



Flame Toys Bumblebee Furai Model Kit · MSRP $50.00 · Available Now

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 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. MSRP for the kit is $50.00.



Flame Toys Megatron Furai Model Kit · MSRP $50.00 · Available July 2019

The Flame Toys Megatron Furai model depicts the powerful leader of the Decepticons with a modernized design as seen in IDW’s Transformers comic series. Standing just over 6 inches tall, Megatron features his signature fusion arm cannon and offers exemplary articulation with over 40 moveable joints. Constructed from differently colored ABS plastic injection runner parts and simple a snap-together assembly, the kit is ideally designed for both beginners as well as more advanced builders. The Flame Toys Megatron Furai model kit will debut in July; MSRP for the kit will be $50.00.

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More images of both of these products can be seen below.

Megatron is looking good aiming his medical case at wounded soldiers. I look forward to getting him

Randomhero wrote:Megatron is looking good aiming his medical case at wounded soldiers. I look forward to getting him

him and Bumblebee look great, I think we might have the best 2 so far right here

Just in from Flame Toys' Facebook Page is news of their Kuro Kara Kuri Optimus Prime 04 up for pre-order!

Per the description below there are an assortment of extras and spare parts available depending on how you order. The item is listed for $400.00 US and is expected this December:

"Optimus. The leader of the Autobots, a faction of Transformers who are rivals of the Decepticons. Because of having strong moral character, excellent leadership and strong sense of honor and justice, he is the primary hero of the story to fight for Decepticon leader called Megatron.
We are proud to present [Kuro Kara Kuri]#04 Optimus Prime! Pre-order is started from today! For whom pre-order from our official e-shop, you will get a big Turbo Jet Axe bonus part! Here is product information and some pre-order channels for your reference:
Item name: [Kuro Kara Kuri]#04 Optimus Prime
Size: ~21cm height
Retail: US$400
Estimated sale: December, 2019
Product Description:
- The height of this product is around 21cm. 5 LED units packed in the body.
- Very rich accessories including 2 swords, 2 small axes, short cannon, big sword and 6 pair of hands. You can set any fighting pose easily.
- 3 interchangeable faces are available to present different emotion effect of Optimus Prime.
- Over 100 articulation positions. Some of them are designed with linkage articulation gimmicks !
- Super-poseable with diecast parts for solidity and heaviness!

Official e-shop (with a big turbo jet bonus part): http://www.d4toys.com/index.php…

ET-toys.com (Free Japan shipping)No bonus part:
http://et-toys.com/index.php…

With bonus part:
http://et-toys.com/index.php…"

Enjoy the images and let us know your thoughts in the forum!

Oh God it looks so good... and it's going to be so expensive

I shall forever know this one as Codpiece Prime.

First-Aid wrote:I shall forever know this one as Codpiece Prime.

Pah! This is Codpiece Prime:

I really wish these ones weren't so pricey. I wanted but could not justify Star Saber, and this is so ridiculously cool, especially since it is a G1, Movie, and Animated Prime fused into one. I really would like him.

These are super cool. Too bad that they don't really sell these in Europe. Though I have preordered all the model kits.

Some toys may have a larger codpieces, but at least they are not trying to poke your eyes off with it like this one. But its not really that terrible.

Dorkimus wrote:These are super cool. Too bad that they don't really sell these in Europe. Though I have preordered all the model kits.

Some toys may have a larger codpieces, but at least they are not trying to poke your eyes off with it like this one. But its not really that terrible.

Do you have any of the model kits yet? I have 3 of them and they are fantastic things

D-Maximal_Primal wrote:

Dorkimus wrote:These are super cool. Too bad that they don't really sell these in Europe. Though I have preordered all the model kits.

Some toys may have a larger codpieces, but at least they are not trying to poke your eyes off with it like this one. But its not really that terrible.

Do you have any of the model kits yet? I have 3 of them and they are fantastic things

Haven't got mine yet for some reason. Bumblebee should have been out already, but I'm not in a hurry. I have other scale models and miniatures to finish.

The nice thing about those is, that you can build them straight from the box or paint them by yourself and maybe add some extra detail etc.

Dude DMax the pics you posted is the reason I’m dying to pick some of these up. I don’t know why but it’s when a fan gets one and poses them just as well as the fancy shots, I’m sold. It’s probably those manuals you use as a background I think it just makes them pop

Greetings Seibertronians! Today we have new galleries to share with you, created by site owner, Seibertron, and feature two of Flame Toys recent releases, Furai Bumblebee and Thundercracker.

Flame Toys hold an official licence from Hasbro/Takara Tomy to be able to produce these highly detailed plastic model kits. They are highly posable but not transformable, and often feature designs straight from the comics.

First up, is Furai Bumblebee, armed with a pistol, his trusty hammer and a helicopter back-pack, enabling him to take the fight to the skies.

Flame Toys Bumblebee (140 images) - Furai Model Kits, Model Kits

















Next up is Furai Thundercracker, a redeco of their previously released Furai Starscream model kit (you can find galleries of Furai Starscream here!).

Flame Toys Thundercracker (90 images) - Furai Model Kits, Model Kits















What do you think of these kits? Will you be taking the plunge with Flame Toys models? Let us know in the Energon Pub and stay tuned to Seibertron for all the latest news and reviews!