Flame Toys Hound Prototype New Image

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This one has been a slow burn, but at long last, we seem to finally be getting some more news on the Flame Toys Furai model kit Hound figure. First teased in 2017 and given an advertisement in a Flame Toys catalog in 2018, the Furai model Hound uses the G1 Hound design as a basis before adding the furai stylization onto the frame and seemingly throwing in some movie Hound into the mix too. This Hound figure includes a heavily stylized look complete with lots of guns and what appears to be an eye patch head sculpt. Hound appears to be finally moving into production, with the tweet from Flame Toys showing off this particular image advertising that he is coming along and that with patience he will be seen soon.

Check out the new image below, and let us know what you think in the comments section below!

\\製品化決定！//

［風雷模型］より新アイテムの発表！！

『［風雷模型］Hound』が製品化決定となりました！

鋭意製作中となりますので
続報をお待ちください！

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#風雷模型
Translated from Japanese by
\\ Commercialization decision! //

Announcing new items from [Wind Thunder Model]! !!

"[Wind Thunder Model] Hound" has been decided to be commercialized!

We are working hard so please wait for the follow-up report!

#flametoys #Transformers
#風雷模型

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Re: Flame Toys Hound Prototype New Image (2126870)
Posted by Fires_Of_Inferno on February 3rd, 2022 @ 9:54pm CST

Oooh! I like that! Can't wait to see it coloured!

Re: Flame Toys Hound Prototype New Image (2126872)
Posted by Bumblevivisector on February 3rd, 2022 @ 10:34pm CST

Looks neat! In one of his many examples of deliberate irony, Bob Budianski made the first Autobot with a military alt the most peace-minded Bot on the original Ark crew, and these embellishments to his G1 design ratchet up the irony another notch.

Re: Flame Toys Hound Prototype New Image (2126873)
Posted by TulioDude on February 3rd, 2022 @ 10:36pm CST

Looks cool!

Need more beard though.

Re: Flame Toys Hound Prototype New Image (2126877)
Posted by cloudballoon on February 4th, 2022 @ 1:37am CST

The lower legs & feet look all kinds of weird (wheels in the middle, guard rails) and looks unnecessarily limiting the articulation or stability? It's certiainly not G1 or any IRL Jeep inspired. Is it derived from any comic design?

Re: Flame Toys Hound Prototype New Image (2126883)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on February 4th, 2022 @ 6:32am CST

cloudballoon wrote:The lower legs & feet look all kinds of weird (wheels in the middle, guard rails) and looks unnecessarily limiting the articulation or stability? It's certiainly not G1 or any IRL Jeep inspired. Is it derived from any comic design?

Nope, this is an original design, in the style of their Optimus, Starscream, etc.

Re: Flame Toys Hound Prototype New Image (2126886)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on February 4th, 2022 @ 6:55am CST

See ya in two years for that Hound's release. >:oP

Re: Flame Toys Hound Prototype New Image (2126895)
Posted by cloudballoon on February 4th, 2022 @ 10:12am CST

D-Maximal_Primal wrote:
cloudballoon wrote:The lower legs & feet look all kinds of weird (wheels in the middle, guard rails) and looks unnecessarily limiting the articulation or stability? It's certiainly not G1 or any IRL Jeep inspired. Is it derived from any comic design?

Nope, this is an original design, in the style of their Optimus, Starscream, etc.

Then it's even weirder that the toes are designed like that. A non-transforming, highly stylized and original design, but made to limit articulation (in the shot the feet can't lay flat to the ground, like, no ankle tilt)?

Re: Flame Toys Hound Prototype New Image (2126896)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on February 4th, 2022 @ 11:04am CST

cloudballoon wrote:
D-Maximal_Primal wrote:
cloudballoon wrote:The lower legs & feet look all kinds of weird (wheels in the middle, guard rails) and looks unnecessarily limiting the articulation or stability? It's certiainly not G1 or any IRL Jeep inspired. Is it derived from any comic design?

Nope, this is an original design, in the style of their Optimus, Starscream, etc.

Then it's even weirder that the toes are designed like that. A non-transforming, highly stylized and original design, but made to limit articulation (in the shot the feet can't lay flat to the ground, like, no ankle tilt)?

Oh I imagine the ankles have tilts, this is a rough look in comparison to the final product. There will be ankles, these figures have had 3 or 4 joints in the torso alone, they won't leave those out

Re: Flame Toys Hound Prototype New Image (2132592)
Posted by william-james88 on May 3rd, 2022 @ 12:14pm CDT

This Rodimus figure won't be for everyone. For one, it retails for $400, and for two, it is non Transforming. But nothing stops us from checking out these pretty awesome pictures from Flame Toys. While it is the IDW Rodimus design, it uses lots of elements from other Hot Rod / Rodimus versions like the bow from Animated and the fishing pole from the G1 movie. That fishing pole is also a sword.

Here are all the details:

Retail price : US$400
Sale : around December, 2022
Size : 23 cm height
Material : ABS, PVC, POM, Diecast
Product description :
– 5 LED units. Eye, chest, 4 shoulders have light-up function!
– With outer armors to become Rodimus Prime!
– Linkage articulation gimmicks!
– Super-poseable with diecast parts for solidity and heaviness!
– You will get a powered lightning bow as bonus parts if ordering from www.d4toys.com, official shop SEN-TI-DEN, Amiami in Japan or Flame toys event.

This was revealed on the Flame Toys Facebook page.

Re: Flame Toys Hound Prototype New Image (2132603)
Posted by AcademyofDrX on May 3rd, 2022 @ 1:44pm CDT

Between this, the UltimetalS, and MDLX figures, I've had to reevaluate just how big a Rodimus fan I am. I'll probably only get the MDLX.

Re: Flame Toys Hound Prototype New Image (2132606)
Posted by bluecatcinema on May 3rd, 2022 @ 1:58pm CDT

Outstanding stuff.

Re: Flame Toys Hound Prototype New Image (2132629)
Posted by TulioDude on May 3rd, 2022 @ 6:34pm CDT

If didn't know who Rodimus is,I would assume he transforms into jet or starfighter.

Re: Flame Toys Hound Prototype New Image (2132632)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on May 3rd, 2022 @ 6:57pm CDT

We've known about this one for a while, but it doesn't look any less awesome. i would be lying if I said I wasn't really interested in this. this design remains the best Rodimus design.

Re: Flame Toys Hound Prototype New Image (2132929)
Posted by TOO MUCH ENERGON! on May 9th, 2022 @ 3:52am CDT

I mean, it looks fantastic. But considering the price, the fact that it doesn’t transform, and looks nothing like the actual Rodimus Prime character; I have to wonder who this figure is actually for.

Re: Flame Toys Hound Prototype New Image (2132930)
Posted by Emerje on May 9th, 2022 @ 4:24am CDT

TOO MUCH ENERGON! wrote:I mean, it looks fantastic. But considering the price, the fact that it doesn’t transform, and looks nothing like the actual Rodimus Prime character; I have to wonder who this figure is actually for.

Not Rodimus Prime, just Rodimus. The base figure is how Hot Rod looks later in the IDW comics after adopting the name Rodimus. The extra parts are unique to this figure but seem to be reminiscent of Cyberverse Bumblebee for some reason.

They already made a model kit.

Hasbro will never make a figure themselves in this design so even though these don't transform they will sell to fans of the designs that can afford them.

Emerje

Re: Flame Toys Hound Prototype New Image (2132931)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on May 9th, 2022 @ 4:29am CDT

So far, only 3P made a transformable figure of that Rodimus. I bought one of them. Clearly not worth the 150$CAN it cost me, but interesting nonetheless.

Re: Flame Toys Hound Prototype New Image (2133480)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on May 13th, 2022 @ 8:11pm CDT

That is my personal favorite Rodimus design. It's so good.

I got the kit, still need to build it, and I love this version too, especially with all the optional armor bits

Re: Flame Toys Hound Prototype New Image (2133724)
Posted by TulioDude on May 16th, 2022 @ 9:23pm CDT

Emerje wrote:Not Rodimus Prime, just Rodimus. The base figure is how Hot Rod looks later in the IDW comics after adopting the name Rodimus. The extra parts are unique to this figure but seem to be reminiscent of Cyberverse Bumblebee for some reason.

Are you refering to this?

At one point, Rodimus looked like that in the IDW comics

Day 867 of waiting for Transformers Armada Masterpiece news.

Re: Flame Toys Hound Prototype New Image (2133730)
Posted by Emerje on May 17th, 2022 @ 12:50am CDT

Ah, so it originated from the movie style designs that few people like to talk about, no wonder why I didn't recognize it.

Emerje

Re: Flame Toys Hound Prototype New Image (2135464)
Posted by william-james88 on June 7th, 2022 @ 12:46pm CDT

You might have forgotten about this one but the rather controversial Flame Toys Windblade model kit has since come out and several reviewers who usually don't review Transformers toys are giving their take on it. This toy has had quite the crossover appeal since it is also a model kit and the design is more in line with a sexier design we see in different Japanese statue and toy lines aimed at older collectors. Even the face is far more stylized and doll-like than mechanical, and that goes for the rest of the model. We have two video reviews for you below. This is a hot toy (no pun intended) and it has garnered a lot of attention so if you want to be in the know, you can check the videos out below.

Re: Flame Toys Hound Prototype New Image (2135465)
Posted by Quantum Surge on June 7th, 2022 @ 12:55pm CDT

I'm getting it some Gundam markers since the stickers kind of suck.

Re: Flame Toys Hound Prototype New Image (2135479)
Posted by ZeroWolf on June 7th, 2022 @ 3:38pm CDT

I love the face Bumblebee is pulling in that second thumbnail:lol:

Re: Flame Toys Hound Prototype New Image (2135483)
Posted by Ravage XK on June 7th, 2022 @ 5:26pm CDT

Both those videos were annoying!

It’s a great model kit. Get one, you won’t be unhappy with it. Just get a stand for it too as it’s not too stable.

Re: Flame Toys Hound Prototype New Image (2135502)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on June 7th, 2022 @ 9:05pm CDT

If anyone have the Windblade kit on hand and built, I'd love to see good pictures.

I kinda regret voiding my preorder at Age 3 & Up. I found her expensive at 70$CAN plus taxes and shipping, but now she's 100$+ everywhere...

Re: Flame Toys Hound Prototype New Image (2135507)
Posted by AcademyofDrX on June 7th, 2022 @ 9:57pm CDT

BBTS still has it in stock:
https://www.bigbadtoystore.com/Product/ ... ils/156997

Re: Flame Toys Hound Prototype New Image (2135518)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on June 8th, 2022 @ 4:45am CDT

AcademyofDrX wrote:BBTS still has it in stock:
https://www.bigbadtoystore.com/Product/ ... ils/156997

The thing I really hate when ordering anything from BBTS is that I always, ALWAYS get hit by customs and I must go far to an unusual post office to get my package. But if I buy only her and the box is small....

Can I risk it? :-?

Oh F it, I will. If I'm spared of customs, I'll be saving around 15$CAN than if I'd bought it from A3&U. If not, I'll pay 10$CAN more. Not too shabby when you think about it.

Re: Flame Toys Hound Prototype New Image (2135646)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on June 9th, 2022 @ 5:12am CDT

I finally bought her from BBTS and she's on her way. Fingers crossed for no custom fees.

I also found out that there's a second shipment of her coming to stores so that batch is on preorders.

I have Amazon.com

https://www.amazon.com/Flame-Toys-Trans ... C52&sr=1-1?tag=seibertron07-20&

And Age 3 & Up for Canada:

https://www.agesthreeandup.ca/products/ ... fa99&_ss=r

Re: Flame Toys Hound Prototype New Image (2135649)
Posted by ZeroWolf on June 9th, 2022 @ 6:32am CDT

You'll have to post pics when she's built up Kanrabat!

Re: Flame Toys Hound Prototype New Image (2135650)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on June 9th, 2022 @ 6:35am CDT

ZeroWolf wrote:You'll have to post pics when she's built up Kanrabat!

Oh I will!
This reminds me that I still have to build the Bumblebee that I bought... last year...

Re: Flame Toys Hound Prototype New Image (2135652)
Posted by ZeroWolf on June 9th, 2022 @ 7:16am CDT

-Kanrabat- wrote:
ZeroWolf wrote:You'll have to post pics when she's built up Kanrabat!

Oh I will!
This reminds me that I still have to build the Bumblebee that I bought... last year...

I've done that before, only just put together a gundam kit I got a few years ago

Re: Flame Toys Hound Prototype New Image (2135671)
Posted by william-james88 on June 9th, 2022 @ 10:47am CDT

Can anyone summon Cyber Bishop?

Re: Flame Toys Hound Prototype New Image (2139800)
Posted by blackeyedprime on July 29th, 2022 @ 11:41am CDT

Photos are out for Arcee who looks so good that she may cause as much of a disturbance sa Windblade did for the more prudish

Shockwaves looking great but with out blaring decepticon symbols is kind of coming off as unlicenced.

Re: Flame Toys Hound Prototype New Image (2139803)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on July 29th, 2022 @ 11:55am CDT

blackeyedprime wrote:Photos are out for Arcee who looks so good that she may cause as much of a disturbance sa Windblade did for the more prudish Shockwaves looking great but with out blaring decepticon symbols is kind of coming off as unlicenced.

Please screencap and repost for those who want to avoid Fakebook and Twatter like me.
Obviously, the links are a must too.

Then NEWS IT!

Re: Flame Toys Hound Prototype New Image (2139808)
Posted by blackeyedprime on July 29th, 2022 @ 12:04pm CDT

-Kanrabat- wrote:
blackeyedprime wrote:Photos are out for Arcee who looks so good that she may cause as much of a disturbance sa Windblade did for the more prudish Shockwaves looking great but with out blaring decepticon symbols is kind of coming off as unlicenced.

Please screencap and repost for those who want to avoid Fakebook and Twatter like me.
Obviously, the links are a must too.

Then NEWS IT!

Best megatron impression: I news for no one.

:p

A bit too faffy for me at the mo :/

Re: Flame Toys Hound Prototype New Image (2139822)
Posted by Fires_Of_Inferno on July 29th, 2022 @ 1:51pm CDT

I'm honestly not impressed by that Shockwave. I've got a G1 style modern Shockwave figure, and he can transform so I'm good.

I wasn't going to get anymore Flame Toys models because I got stung by Windblade breaking immediately on me. I barely even handled her.

However... that beast wars Megatron is looking AWESOME

and I'm gonna want that Arcee too.

Godammit, they got me.

Re: Flame Toys Hound Prototype New Image (2139826)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on July 29th, 2022 @ 3:41pm CDT

Shockwave. Y U look like some Super 7 figure, but with THRUSTING CROTCH action?
#-o

That Arcee looks amazing and I want her.

Re: Flame Toys Hound Prototype New Image (2139855)
Posted by william-james88 on July 29th, 2022 @ 11:16pm CDT

Man, Flame Toys is giving us some deep cuts with their model kits. They have a Gilthor planned. For those not in the know, this was an evil clone which combined both Optimus Prime and Megatron. That always made for a cool design and now we have our chance to get an officially licensed one (if you take the time to build it). It doesn't end there, through Facebook posts from Flame Toys themselves and images taken at the Flame Toys booth at the Animation-Comic-Game Hong Kong show, we also have our first looks at the upcoming Shockwave, BW Megatron and Arcee models. Arcee is the big ticket here since this is the model kit whos preorder starts and it is the only kit where they gave us a full reveal. Those specific product details are below along with all the images mentioned.

Arcee pre-order start !

SRP : US$55
Size : ~16cm height
Material : ABS, PVC

Product introduction :
– This is an modernized and shape optimized Arcee.
– Good articulation with over 60 movable joints, you are able to set any pose easily.
– Model kit is made of hard plastic ABS, it will be good for professional model kit users to make his own coloring Arcee.
– With different injection color of runner parts and simple assembly design, it will also be suitable for model kit beginners.

Re: Flame Toys Hound Prototype New Image (2139860)
Posted by grimdragon2001 on July 30th, 2022 @ 12:14am CDT

Ok, that Arcee will be preordered as soon as she becomes available, I still need to build my Windblade though

Re: Flame Toys Hound Prototype New Image (2139861)
Posted by Fires_Of_Inferno on July 30th, 2022 @ 12:34am CDT

That Megatron looks AWESOME!

That Arcee is bought the second the preorder goes up! Can't wait for her to be delayed for another year because puritans complain about her!

That shockwave is a pass.

Re: Flame Toys Hound Prototype New Image (2139862)
Posted by SpaceEagle on July 30th, 2022 @ 12:50am CDT

That Gilthor looks awesome, I don't really do model kits but I am interested in picking it up because I don't think there'll probably be any other merch of it that goes for such a deep cut! I've always loved the design and was sad there wasn't something of it.
The dynamic styling already works super well for a character from a very stylised art style for its design.

Kinda wish that one was up for preorder already but I also don't mind delays to make sure it's perfect. Selling generic-anime-girl-body Arcee first is a pretty wise choice at getting the extra funding, heh.

Re: Flame Toys Hound Prototype New Image (2139866)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on July 30th, 2022 @ 3:22am CDT

grimdragon2001 wrote:Ok, that Arcee will be preordered as soon as she becomes available, I still need to build my Windblade though

I'm in the exact same boat. That Arcee is a must. Very anime style and will looks amazing with Windblade. I expect a Nightshadow to pop in as well sooner or later.

I also have to get off my lazy ass and build both my Bumblebee and Windblade already.

Re: Flame Toys Hound Prototype New Image (2139870)
Posted by angtre on July 30th, 2022 @ 6:44am CDT

Arcee reminds me a lot the female androids from "Phantasy Star Online".
Gilthor/Guiltaur is a strange proposal.

Re: Flame Toys Hound Prototype New Image (2139875)
Posted by primalxconvoy on July 30th, 2022 @ 10:41am CDT

Arcee looks both interesting yet problematic at the same time. I'm surprised the full design, as-is, was greenlighted, considering that a significant amount of the community were unhappy with similar designs prior.

Re: Flame Toys Hound Prototype New Image (2139876)
Posted by -Kanrabat- on July 30th, 2022 @ 10:47am CDT

primalxconvoy wrote:Arcee looks both interesting yet problematic at the same time. I'm surprised the full design, as-is, was greenlighted, considering that a significant amount of the community were unhappy with similar designs prior.

If by "The community" you mean Twitter Warriors who wouldn't have spent a dime on Transformers of any kinds, you're right.

She's sooooooooooooooo problematic. :roll:

Like ham for a Muslim or shoes for someone with no legs.

Re: Flame Toys Hound Prototype New Image (2139882)
Posted by grimdragon2001 on July 30th, 2022 @ 11:11am CDT

-Kanrabat- wrote:
primalxconvoy wrote:Arcee looks both interesting yet problematic at the same time. I'm surprised the full design, as-is, was greenlighted, considering that a significant amount of the community were unhappy with similar designs prior.

If by "The community" you mean Twitter Warriors who wouldn't have spent a dime on Transformers of any kinds, you're right.

She's sooooooooooooooo problematic.

Like ham for a Muslim or shoes for someone with no legs.

This just tells me that Windblade sold exceptionally well. More than likely all the talk of her being "problematic" pushed her to everyone's view, even those who either were uninterested or never heard of Flame Toys' works and got them interested. Controversy does sell after all. I have a feeling if Arcee gets as many people talking as Windblade did, she'll sell gangbusters and Flame Toys knows it now.

Re: Flame Toys Hound Prototype New Image (2139884)
Posted by ZeroWolf on July 30th, 2022 @ 11:24am CDT

My thing with Arcee is, she's looking very armoured really.

Re: Flame Toys Hound Prototype New Image (2139937)
Posted by griftimus prime on July 30th, 2022 @ 4:49pm CDT

man that megatron is looking dope. been thinking of some non transforming bots i might get after i stop collecting. this may make the list if price was right

Re: Flame Toys Hound Prototype New Image (2139944)
Posted by SpaceEagle on July 30th, 2022 @ 5:35pm CDT

griftimus prime wrote:man that megatron is looking dope. been thinking of some non transforming bots i might get after i stop collecting. this may make the list if price was right

I might get that Megs along with the more 'normal' looking Prime kit along with the Gilthor figure, they'd look pretty cool together methinks. ;)^

Re: Flame Toys Hound Prototype New Image (2139953)
Posted by Hokutron on July 30th, 2022 @ 7:02pm CDT

Really liking the Arcee. Just got Windblade today, coincidentally. Only thing is I think her eyes are kinda dull in color. Could really use like a silver sticker or something in back to make ‘em pop.

Re: Flame Toys Hound Prototype New Image (2140038)
Posted by D-Maximal_Primal on July 31st, 2022 @ 8:16pm CDT

Megatron looks pretty good, and Gilthor is a very interesting inclusion that I really like, way to go

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