Flame Toys Kuro Kara Kuri IDW Stealth Bomber Megatron New Images and Pre-Orders Coming Soon

Gotta admit, he look phenomenal!

looks Bloody Awesome..... but I have one that transforms.....seems a lot of money for a statue. but I guess there is a market for it.

Yeah..but this is not a statue.

highly posable and detailed action figures

...and these are awesome. I really don't care if these won't transform, specially since these current transforming official mp-toys are just a pain to transform. That's not even fun anymore. Many (not all) 3p companies do it better what comes to the transformation (and sadly, the quality), but these Flame toys figures have superb level of details in the bot mode...frankly the mode that most of us keep them anyways. Not to mention great articulation and poseability.

Dorkimus wrote:Yeah..but this is not a statue.

highly posable and detailed action figures

...and these are awesome. I really don't care if these won't transform, specially since these current transforming official mp-toys are just a pain to transform. That's not even fun anymore. Many (not all) 3p companies do it better what comes to the transformation (and sadly, the quality), but these Flame toys figures have superb level of details in the bot mode...frankly the mode that most of us keep them anyways. Not to mention great articulation and poseability.

Also the fact that because they don't have to transform, they can create the robot they want without any restrictions.

Man, Stealth Bomber IDW Megatron was such an amazing. It deserved a Voyager or Leader-class figure, not some ridiculously tiny and flimsy deluxe.

Well, there were a lot more Deluxe slots than there were Voyager slots, and Jetfire claimed the Leader slot - which was the first Leader slot we ever had in CHUG (previously we'd never gone above Ultra and most of what we had was Deluxes and occasional Voyagers). There's also the fact that a Deluxe lends itself better to repaint milking, of course.
They could have done a Leader version in Combiner Wars, but I'm guessing it was no longer anywhere near current (and Hasbro probably wanted to go with what they saw as the surer bet, a more traditional G1 Megs).

Skritz wrote:Man, Stealth Bomber IDW Megatron was such an amazing. It deserved a Voyager or Leader-class figure, not some ridiculously tiny and flimsy deluxe.

Well, 3P got that covered.
But it would have been nice to see a an official leader.

I get the reasoning I'm just saying its an excellent design (both as a character design and basic toy transformation scheme) and its a shame Hasbro will probably never touch it again.

Skritz wrote:I get the reasoning I'm just saying its an excellent design (both as a character design and basic toy transformation scheme) and its a shame Hasbro will probably never touch it again.

I don't know about that.
Never say never.

Actually, Hasbro probably never SHOULD touch it again, and the molds for the time they did should be destroyed. Similarly, this kit should be canceled and destroyed. That or receive an enormous price hike to compensate Don Figeueroa not only for this use of the design but also for Andy Schmidt stealing the design and Hasbro making it into a toy without credit or compensation.

Why would they have to do either of those things? Hasbro clearly own the design so they can do what ever they want with it.

ZeroWolf wrote:Why would they have to do either of those things? Hasbro clearly own the design so they can do what ever they want with it.

Because the design was created by Don Figueroa. Andy Schmidt said he wanted to work out a deal with Don to use it, but then stood Don up and used the design in The Transformers #13 with no compensation or credit given to Don. Hasbro then compounded the art theft by making it into a toy - also without giving compensation or credit to Don.

Considering the time frame and the fact that the toy has been used three times (two Megatrons and a dreadwind) I'm going to guess that whatever legal battle (if pushed) was settled, hence why hasbro is allowing this. Also of consideration was Don working in any capacity for Hasbro at the time? They may have decided that the design already belonged to them (and if Don had signed a contract, then there is good chance that clause may have been in there). Obviously, if he wasn't then ignore that part.

Rubbish business practices? If course but it's par for the course these days in capitalism, and that's something that sending a letter to hasbro isn't going to fix as only a minority will ever care.

But do you know who might care, if they're aware of the issue? Fans. Which is why I brought it up here. After all, unless a buyout happened that I don't know about I'm pretty sure that Seibertron is a fan forum, not a Hasbro comment box

But do fans care? It's been almost ten years since megs debuted that form, that's been more then enough time for them to deal legal issues.
Actually I did some digging, this is a very interesting thread to read as it was discussed here before, many moons ago.
Here's the thread

One thing for sure.

I don't care for petty legal battles of any kind from whoever. And I'm pretty sure I'm in the majority.

-Kanrabat- wrote:One thing for sure.

I don't care for petty legal battles of any kind from whoever. And I'm pretty sure I'm in the majority.

I'm pretty much in this boat too. If this was the original toy and time, i would care a bit more, but it has been so long now, I don't.

Also, got 5 new kits to build, and I'm going to start with Megatron and Devastator, and then go for SG Prime, Drift, and finally Skywarp

D-Maximal_Primal wrote:

Also, got 5 new kits to build, and I'm going to start with Megatron and Devastator, and then go for SG Prime, Drift, and finally Skywarp

Once you're done, make sure to post pictures.
I expect hot thrusting crotch action!

I'm actually torn on whether to get Skywarp or Thundercraker. I have no need or desire to get both, I'm just unsure on which I'd prefer more.

Which colour scheme do you find more eye catching?

I do seem to be drawn more to Thundercracker's colour scheme in this instance.

ThunderThruster wrote:I do seem to be drawn more to Thundercracker's colour scheme in this instance.

I haven't build Skywarp yet, but I have done Thundercracker and Starscream, and to me Thundercracker is the best of the 3 color wise. But again, I haven't build Skywarp yet to see the color in full

Fun fact.

These are really hard to find in Australia.

Burn wrote:Fun fact.

These are really hard to find in Australia.

That doesn't sound very fun to me.

If you haven't realised by now that I'm powered by pure sarcasm ... that's on you.

Burn wrote:If you haven't realised by now that I'm powered by pure sarcasm ... that's on you.

Oh I gathered, but "That fact is not fun" is one of my favourite stock gags and...Yeah I'll see myself out.

Burn wrote:Fun fact.

These are really hard to find in Australia.

Is there a kit that you have been trying to find in particular?

D-Maximal_Primal wrote:

Burn wrote:Fun fact.

These are really hard to find in Australia.

Is there a kit that you have been trying to find in particular?

I was bored, figured it'd be something to do in my spare time between work, what with new TV shows not happening these days.

I would have gone for the seekers, but eh.

I found Metal Earth Optimus Prime in one of the unpacked boxes. I guess by the time I'm done I won't need a face mask to stop me from touching my face because my fingers won't be touching anything.

Burn wrote:

D-Maximal_Primal wrote:

Burn wrote:Fun fact.

These are really hard to find in Australia.

Is there a kit that you have been trying to find in particular?

I was bored, figured it'd be something to do in my spare time between work, what with new TV shows not happening these days.

I would have gone for the seekers, but eh.

I found Metal Earth Optimus Prime in one of the unpacked boxes. I guess by the time I'm done I won't need a face mask to stop me from touching my face because my fingers won't be touching anything.

Honestly, I think their seeker mold is the weakest of the kits they have put out so far (yet I got all 3, huh) so I think you ended up doing well missing that mold

Finally built my first kit in a while, and I could not be happier with it. IDW Megatron is one of my favorite IDW characters, and this kit is so solid. He turned out really good, great build too. Had some help from my pupper Frankie too

Nice build!

Still, I don't like that Megatron as the Megatron it's supposed to be.

But as a YOUNG version of himself, like a "teen" Megatron (like Orion Pax was to Optimus Prime) it work a lot!

Broke out Magnus and some of the purely IDW guys for a group shot. And I love it. This is a group I am in love with and could not be happier with. IDW Megatron is my favorite fictional take on Megatron, he has the best character and the best story to him, and this kit is that love for that character personified as a fantastic toy.




also worked on Devastator today and he came out great!

Holy. Crap.

This Devastator kit is so much fun. I had a blast building it, and now posing him around? It is a lot of fun. Much more fun than any of the other "attack mode" styled bots yet. He's a blast!

And so expressive!










"It should be a crime for my ass to be this sexy"

Stop it! You're making me want him I wish the kits weren't so expensive to import

ZeroWolf wrote:Stop it! You're making me want him I wish the kits weren't so expensive to import

There's definitely a cost for what they are, but they are worth it to me. I think Devastator and Megatron are my 2 favorite. I need to mess with Bee again, I like him too.

Thing is, I learned and finally applied to these 2 new kits: I do not follow the sticker instructions anymore. Devastator only had half his stickers put where they were supposed to go. It really helped get rid of peeling stickers and allowed for more creativity, and I've enjoyed him more for this matter.

I wish he were a bit bigger, but damn is he good

"Alas, Poor Scorponok! I knew him well..."

This is such a good kit





He be chillin'



Oh (Wheel)Jack, paint me like one of your french girls



And he can totally do the MTMTE Rodimus pose

Stupid sexy Devastator...

Just edited that post, realized I used the wrong image for my MTMTE pose

Greetings Seibertronians! Fellow Seibertron user, -WonkoTheSane-, has let us know that Flame Toys have announced a new entry into their Kuro Kara Kuri line, Black Star Saber! This new non-transformable high end figure was announced through Flame Toys social media accounts (Facebook and Twitter).

Take a look at this new figure below:



This isn't the first time that Star Saber has donned a Decepticon symbol and a new sinister paint job, his Robot masters release also recieved a similar redeco (along with Victory Leo) so that he could infiltrate the Decepticons in the accompanying fiction.

No release dates have been put forward, and neither has a price, but we'll keep you informed on any as they are given.

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

Yeah, I might want that

Greetings Seibertronians! Fellow Seibertron user, -WonkoTheSane-, has let us know that Flame Toys have revealed something quite special over on their social media feeds, a limited edition clear version of their IDW Optimus Prime kit! Check out the pictures below!



Flame Toys have not revealed any other information about this kit yet, so we have no idea on how many kits are being produced or how to go about getting one. We'll bring you more information when we have it.

Does this entice you? Is it a clear winner deco wise against the normal kit? Let us know in the Energon Pub and stay tuned to Seibertron for all the latest news and reviews!

Burn wants.

I think we need to make a deal D-Max...

That Optimus look pretty neat, but I'd much rather have a clear "ghost" Starscream.

-Kanrabat- wrote:That Optimus look pretty neat, but I'd much rather have a clear "ghost" Starscream.

Give them chance... If that isn't a future limited edition kit, I'd be suprised.

@Burn, can't you get these in Australia?

-Kanrabat- wrote:That Optimus look pretty neat, but I'd much rather have a clear "ghost" Starscream.

Same.

ZeroWolf wrote:@Burn, can't you get these in Australia?

Would I have said what I said if I could?

True, I don't know, I'm just surprised given I'd thought there would be someone importing them to Australia.

Even though I am happy with my current IDW Prime, that is weirdly appealing.

Burn wrote:Burn wants.

I think we need to make a deal D-Max...

If you want to make a deal, we can work a deal. we'll need to see a price to see if it's something you want to go for.

Greetings Seibertronians! Following on from his tease a while ago, Flame Toys,via their social media accounts,have now dropped some gorgeous new images of this amazing, limited edition, non-transformable premium action figure. They have also released more information, such as his price, how many units are being made and of course, where you can get him from.

Flame Toys wrote:ONLY 800pcs LIMITED ! Pre-order and the distribution of 800pcs will be the following channel :

ACG HK : 200pcs
SDCC : 200pcs
Wonder Festival SH : 200pcs
D4Toys.com : 200pcs

Price : US$400
Shipment : ~ December, 2020

Check out the pictures below:

































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

This is absolutely bad-ass! And that's not a statue. That's a genuine ultra deluxe ACTION FIGURE. Truly a work of art. Not for me because I don't really care for the character and I certainly do not have 600$CAN+ to spend on this. But for the fans who love it and have the money to burn, it's certainly amazing.

For the price, it must also be relatively big. 10" tall like a leader class figure?