Victoria Toy Fair 2011 Coverage - Renderform

Sunday, October 16th, 2011 4:50PM CDT

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The garage kit maker Renderform was hard at work, and he certainly didn't disappoint at the Victoria Toy Fair this Sunday! Multiple add-ons were on display, including the to be released RF-006 Bumblebee heads. Also shown was the upgrade to Takara Dark of the Moon Vortex, a new 'Wrecker' head for Grappel and new guns for any Rodimus. Renderform will also be making missiles for Universe Ravage and Shattered Glass Ravage. Seeker fans will be happy, as Renderform is dishing out new null-rays! My favorite from the show are the upcoming Decepticon/Autobot logo Shields and Swords. Check out all the fun below!

47 photos will be in Renderform's gallery in the event page, which will be updated later.

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Re: Victoria Toy Fair 2011 Coverage - Renderform (1301235)
Posted by Mkall on October 16th, 2011 @ 5:04pm CDT

At first, I though that Grapple didn't need a new head.

Then I saw the truth...

I will buy everything shown here with no remorse.

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Posted by Razorclaw0000 on October 16th, 2011 @ 5:11pm CDT

Same here. I can't wait for the the rest of RF-006, and a full set of seeker null rays, in every color, for every single seeker. $$$$$

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Posted by MINDVVIPE on October 16th, 2011 @ 5:31pm CDT

those null rays are a bit oversized imo. Too long. Those shields and swords are pretty cool though.

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Posted by Midnight_Fox on October 16th, 2011 @ 5:46pm CDT

Definitely need the Ravage weapons(both styles), the Decepticon sword/shield set, and Nullrays.

Probably also the Rodimus guns.

Re: Victoria Toy Fair 2011 Coverage - Renderform (1301281)
Posted by Doctor McGrath on October 16th, 2011 @ 6:09pm CDT

Loving Goldbug, Bumper, and Hubcap…especially Bumper.

The null rays look good but I do believe they are a little long.

I have no need for the Erector really but the Hot Rod weapons look great. I am also really liking the sword and shields.

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Posted by Blurrz on October 16th, 2011 @ 6:11pm CDT

Oh, that's supposed to be Erector?

*whistle*

I must have misheard Renderform lolol!

Re: Victoria Toy Fair 2011 Coverage - Renderform (1301287)
Posted by Doctor McGrath on October 16th, 2011 @ 6:14pm CDT

Blurrz wrote:Oh, that's supposed to be Erector?

*whistle*

I must have misheard Renderform lolol!

Hahaha

I'm still hoping he finds a way to put it on the TRU Mudflap figure.

Re: Victoria Toy Fair 2011 Coverage - Renderform (1301301)
Posted by Nemesor on October 16th, 2011 @ 6:36pm CDT

Renderform's missed a trick with the null rays IMO. My biggest issue with the standard ones is that they are too big, they inhibit arm posability. Renderform's made them even bigger. They look nice, but I won't be buying any.

That said, the Melee weapons and energy shields are sweet, and hopefully I'll be able to get some, they remind me of the Brutes from WFC. Also, Bumper and Vortex heads are a must-have.

Pretty dang impressive despite my own reservations, it has to be said.

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Posted by Heavy B on October 16th, 2011 @ 6:57pm CDT

MUST TOUCH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Posted by Blackstreak on October 16th, 2011 @ 7:34pm CDT

I would defintiely go for the Hot Rod guns, Ravage missiles, and seeker null rays.

Re: Victoria Toy Fair 2011 Coverage - Renderform (1301369)
Posted by GetRightRobot on October 16th, 2011 @ 8:51pm CDT

I hope these upgrades are in box set. Honestly, I just cannot stand Renderforms ordering process. Some of these seem unnecessary or even unwanted. I have all the figures these upgrades are displayed with, if they come in a set, sweet, I'll buy, but I'm not jumping through hoops anymore for Venksta's stuff, even though it is a good product. Well, maybe for the Ravage missles, they are very nice.

Re: Victoria Toy Fair 2011 Coverage - Renderform (1301399)
Posted by Rated X on October 16th, 2011 @ 10:05pm CDT

I love all this guys stuff. I just wish he would make it more available for people who want to buy it a year later. I got over 30 different seekers so I dont know if Im gonna jump on the null rays. Unless he makes them for Sunstorm, The Rainmakers, Purple clone, etc. But I dont think he will go that far. And exactly who is the new Grappel head supposed to be ???

Re: Victoria Toy Fair 2011 Coverage - Renderform (1301400)
Posted by mattyc1007 on October 16th, 2011 @ 10:05pm CDT

Blurrz wrote:

I want that burger, how much?

It looks like pacman

Ontopic, digging the bee head molds

Re: Victoria Toy Fair 2011 Coverage - Renderform (1301446)
Posted by Doctor McGrath on October 17th, 2011 @ 12:03am CDT

Rated X wrote: And exactly who is the new Grappel head supposed to be ???

amcgrath929 wrote: Erector

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Posted by Joetx on October 17th, 2011 @ 12:34am CDT

I'm surprised neither Takara nor Hasbro ever thought of using either the Autobot or Deception sigils are shields. The idea was just underneath their noses.

Re: Victoria Toy Fair 2011 Coverage - Renderform (1301533)
Posted by Prime Evil on October 17th, 2011 @ 7:58am CDT

Love Venksta's work, but with all the stuff coming out I'm gonna have to be picky.

No to Erector, Vortex head (I don't own that toy), Hubcap.

Yes to Bumper, Ravage+SG Ravage missiles, pick and choose on Seeker armaments, Hot Rod guns, and Hound gun.

Maybe on the sword and shields.

Shit's gonna get real expensive in 2012!!

Re: Victoria Toy Fair 2011 Coverage - Renderform (1301556)
Posted by rpetras on October 17th, 2011 @ 9:50am CDT

I've been waiting a while for someone to do decent Null Rays for the seekers, but these are still too big.

I customized a few for the Screamer and Skywarp, but I still need them for the rest of the guys.

I'd rather buy them than have to build them.

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Posted by Prime Evil on October 17th, 2011 @ 10:10am CDT

rpetras wrote:I've been waiting a while for someone to do decent Null Rays for the seekers, but these are still too big.

I customized a few for the Screamer and Skywarp, but I still need them for the rest of the guys.

I'd rather buy them than have to build them.

You can also use the original null rays from any of the G1 seekers. They fit. I "had" them on Screamer. They looked good, but when standing next to SW and TC, they look small. Like the other two guys had more firepower and I can't have them showing up Starscream.

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Posted by DMSL on October 17th, 2011 @ 11:10am CDT

I already ordered the G1 Goldbug head kit for United Bee and i don't regret it, it looks brilliant.

The other stuff looks ok but not my cup of tea.

What i would like to see is a weapon kit for DOTM Roadbuster. I.e. snap-on armor and 3 guns for on the front of his carmode. In botmode the snap-on armor can become a backpack, the side guns can become like jet thrusters and the middle bumper gun could form a rifle.

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Posted by Venksta on October 17th, 2011 @ 3:20pm CDT

For those wanting the RFX-001 orange and red axes for the Knight Morpher Commander, along with the Sword and Shield sets, Hound gun, and HotRod guns, they will be available tomorrow night for ordering. The RFX-001 axes are limited to 150 each for orange and red. The other sets will have a limited amount available for Tuesday. I'll have more available next month, after the Goldbug kits finish shipping out.

Nemesor wrote:Renderform's missed a trick with the null rays IMO. My biggest issue with the standard ones is that they are too big, they inhibit arm posability. Renderform's made them even bigger. They look nice, but I won't be buying any.

For the "Super Nullifier"s shown above, I had a vision for a certain look, and am totally happy with how they turned out. I wanted my Starscream to have something powerful, but sort of sleek for his main weapon. I know people have wanted smaller nullrays, and there are actually quite a lot of alternatives available online, that have been around for awhile. Theres at least a couple you can get on Shapeways, and some customizers who make their own resin casted versions. So if anyone wants to replace the stock nullrays on their seekers, and wants a smaller design, you have a lot of options.

GetRightRobot wrote:I hope these upgrades are in box set. Honestly, I just cannot stand Renderforms ordering process. Some of these seem unnecessary or even unwanted. I have all the figures these upgrades are displayed with, if they come in a set, sweet, I'll buy, but I'm not jumping through hoops anymore for Venksta's stuff, even though it is a good product. Well, maybe for the Ravage missles, they are very nice.

You'd be surprised by how many people contact me and ask to make a ton of stuff. You might not need any of the new items I created, but there are a lot of people who have been wanting them. I just make what I want for myself, and if I feel producing the items, won't be too difficult, I make them available to others who might enjoy my work.

The easiest solution for ordering would be for me to sell directly to online retailers. But considering my prices are basically whole sale, you'd be paying double or more through the stores. If people would be ok with better process of ordering and paying more, I will gladly take up all the offers I've gotten from online retailers to carry my stuff. It also gives me less work to deal with customer service and processing orders myself.

Or I can make it more hard work for myself and offer them directly for cheap. :-?

Re: Victoria Toy Fair 2011 Coverage - Renderform (1301744)
Posted by Mkall on October 17th, 2011 @ 3:49pm CDT

I intend to get the long Nullray cannons for Starscream, Thundercracker and Skywarp only as they're the Big Three.

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Posted by Rated X on October 17th, 2011 @ 4:09pm CDT

amcgrath929 wrote:
Rated X wrote: And exactly who is the new Grappel head supposed to be ???

amcgrath929 wrote: Erector

Well we all know why Erector is suddenly so popular now dont we ??? Accurate or not this set needs to come with a set of "wrecking balls" and a giant missle launching cannon for me to buy it. :lol:

As for the hound gun, Fansproject G3 trailer took care of that already. I would only pop on a more toy accurate gun if it comes with a shoulder missle launcher that actually looks good. The one hound comes with sucks, as it points downward and barely holds on.

Since Ravage comes with Hound, why not make it a set ??? The same could be done in G2 Colors for the Botcon Scorch/Ravage set.

1 gun
1 new rocket launcher
2 Ravage Missles

In addition, the Ravage missles would look better just a little bit smaller. Kind of bulky seems bigger than the G1 missles Im currently using. But I will still buy them anyways.

As for the null rays, the deal maker would be if he includes G1 style missles for the old launchers in jet mode and null rays for robot mode. In addition, a white "to be painted" set would be great for people who own the many CHMS repaints of this mold such as the Rainmakers and sunstorm.

As far as the ordering process, just fire up the old molds for new buyers and I have no problems. If we got the cash and are willing to wait 4 months, why not just hook us up ??? In the past he has expressed concerns to keep his sets rare for the benefit of collectors who want to own exclusive items. But in reality, we (collectors) live hundreds if not thousands of miles away from each other so bragging rights is pretty much thrown out the window. The friends who do get to see my collection in person have no clue which items are rare and which items came from wal-mart.

Either way I love his stuff and will continue to buy it.

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Posted by Doctor McGrath on October 17th, 2011 @ 4:10pm CDT

What kind of price are we looking at with these new sets Venksta?

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Posted by GetRightRobot on October 17th, 2011 @ 4:14pm CDT

Venksta wrote:
GetRightRobot wrote:I hope these upgrades are in box set. Honestly, I just cannot stand Renderforms ordering process. Some of these seem unnecessary or even unwanted. I have all the figures these upgrades are displayed with, if they come in a set, sweet, I'll buy, but I'm not jumping through hoops anymore for Venksta's stuff, even though it is a good product. Well, maybe for the Ravage missles, they are very nice.

You'd be surprised by how many people contact me and ask to make a ton of stuff. You might not need any of the new items I created, but there are a lot of people who have been wanting them. I just make what I want for myself, and if I feel producing the items, won't be too difficult, I make them available to others who might enjoy my work.

The easiest solution for ordering would be for me to sell directly to online retailers. But considering my prices are basically whole sale, you'd be paying double or more through the stores. If people would be ok with better process of ordering and paying more, I will gladly take up all the offers I've gotten from online retailers to carry my stuff. It also gives me less work to deal with customer service and processing orders myself.

Or I can make it more hard work for myself and offer them directly for cheap.

Ah come one man, I didn't mean to sound like a dick or anything. This is just a thought, but a friend of mine started an E-Cig store with a website and online store. I helped him take photos for his product and in like 2 hours, we had over a hundred items for sale at the click of button. It's very simple. You are required to be a liscensed business and company (an LLC works fine) and that's it. If you are planning on selling to online retail websites, you would have to have these things anyways. NetworkSolutions.com is even better than GoDaddy and if you are modeling these things in Blender or AutoCAD or Maya 3DSM you, without a doubt, can handle a web page, especially a "follow the onscreen instructions" website. Christ I'll do it for you if you don't have the time. Your products rock, but you have to admit, your products are the only available that require so much.... maneuvering. And please consider a once-a-year product box set that includes one each of the Renderform offerings for 2011, 12, 13 and so on. Even if it was more expensive, I'd buy one, and I'm sure MANY others would too.

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Posted by Nemesor on October 17th, 2011 @ 4:41pm CDT

3rd party products are expensive enough as it is. I for one am much happier with things the way they are with Renderform.I paid more for the Goldbug set than the actual figure it's going on, so I could do without future products having to be bought from collector webstores, who have to jack up the prices on everything. ESPECIALLY if it's going to be popular/uncommon. Look at RTS Windcharger. He's a flippin' scout that costs more online than two deluxes bought from, say, TRU.

I dread to think what Renderform products would cost us if we had to buy from places like BBTS and Kapow Toys.

Re: Victoria Toy Fair 2011 Coverage - Renderform (1301794)
Posted by Venksta on October 17th, 2011 @ 5:26pm CDT

amcgrath929 wrote:What kind of price are we looking at with these new sets Venksta?

Still working on the final prices for the new announced stuff. The RFX-001 axes are $20 each, as set by the pricing at Cherry Bomb Toys. The shield and sword sets will be $20 each, or $18 each if bought in multiples. The Hound gun will be $12 and come with a 1 random weapon. HotRod's guns pricing will be finalised tomorrow. I might make a smaller Hound gun for next month, and do a bundle deal with the ravage missiles, when their ready. So if you want the Ravage missiles and Hound guns, wait till next month for a bundle deal. Or a smaller Hound gun, wait till next month as well.

GetRightRobot wrote:
Ah come one man, I didn't mean to sound like a dick or anything. This is just a thought, but a friend of mine started an E-Cig store with a website and online store. I helped him take photos for his product and in like 2 hours, we had over a hundred items for sale at the click of button. It's very simple. You are required to be a liscensed business and company (an LLC works fine) and that's it. If you are planning on selling to online retail websites, you would have to have these things anyways. NetworkSolutions.com is even better than GoDaddy and if you are modeling these things in Blender or AutoCAD or Maya 3DSM you, without a doubt, can handle a web page, especially a "follow the onscreen instructions" website. Christ I'll do it for you if you don't have the time. Your products rock, but you have to admit, your products are the only available that require so much.... maneuvering. And please consider a once-a-year product box set that includes one each of the Renderform offerings for 2011, 12, 13 and so on. Even if it was more expensive, I'd buy one, and I'm sure MANY others would too.

Hey dude, no worries, I understood you were not being harsh or anything on purpose. The order page can be definitely better. I just haven't had time to find the best option that works for me. I will try to have a new setup for tomorrow's sale. I don't want to do the who E-cart system as it makes it look like my site has an actual store.

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Posted by GetRightRobot on October 17th, 2011 @ 5:33pm CDT

Venksta wrote:Hey dude, no worries, I understood you were not being harsh or anything on purpose. The order page can be definitely better. I just haven't had time to find the best option that works for me. I will try to have a new setup for tomorrow's sale. I don't want to do the who E-cart system as it makes it look like my site has an actual store.

Good, glad you didn't think I was being a dick. I wanted to add that I'm fan for life of Renderform. Your prices are certainly the lowest of the 3rd party offerings and you seem to care more about "getting it right" than some of the money grabbers out there. Keep it up!

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Posted by Midnight_Fox on October 17th, 2011 @ 5:37pm CDT

Definitely going to wait for the Hound/Ravage Combo(need both Classics and SG Ravage Missiles). Depending on the Hot Rod gun prices, may order something tomorrow.

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Posted by Nemesor on October 18th, 2011 @ 12:29pm CDT

I hope they're doing the 'pay later' option for this stuff, cause my money is gone, and my next payday isn't for 2 weeks. Be a damn shame to miss out due to unfortunate timing.

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Posted by Razorclaw0000 on October 18th, 2011 @ 12:45pm CDT

Tonight is going to be very expensive. I'll probably skip RW-001*, as I'm not collecting the HoS Prime molds, but I'll be getting:

RW-005 gray
RW-005 black
RW-005 orange
RW-006 blue
RW-006 orange
RW-007 purple

I'm also going to get RW-003 + RW-004 when that bundle becomes available.

Anyone know what RW-002 is?

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Posted by Mkall on October 18th, 2011 @ 12:56pm CDT

Razorclaw0000 wrote:Tonight is going to be very expensive. I'll probably skip RW-001*, as I'm not collecting the HoS Prime molds, but I'll be getting:

RW-005 gray
RW-005 black
RW-005 orange
RW-006 blue
RW-006 orange
RW-007 purple

I'm also going to get RW-003 + RW-004 when that bundle becomes available.

Anyone know what RW-002 is?

I'm probably only going to get one set of Cavalier rifles in gray, and every sword/shield colour available. There's just not enough shields in Transformers.

I suspect RW-001 and -002 would be the Prime and Megatron upgrades. I guess the Seekers will be RF kits?

What makes an upgrade kit fall into the RF category vs the RW category?

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Posted by Midnight_Fox on October 18th, 2011 @ 1:52pm CDT

Mkall wrote:
What makes an upgrade kit fall into the RF category vs the RW category?

Venksta can correct me if I'm wrong, but RF is Figure upgrades and RW is Weapons.

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Posted by Blurrz on October 18th, 2011 @ 2:52pm CDT

RW-002 are the seeker missiles.

Man, the way the swords have the Autobot/Decepticon symbols on them is damn tight. In person, the Blue Sword/Shield looks spot on for Jazz.

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Posted by Venksta on October 18th, 2011 @ 10:39pm CDT

Order page is up for the RFX axes, and other weapons mentioned.

http://www.renderform.com/order-page/

I wasn't able to setup the new ordering system in time, but once that is completed, it should make it much better for everyone to order. There just two issues I couldn't figure out in time.

At the rate things are going, the order page will probably be up for a couple days.

Midnight_Fox wrote:
Mkall wrote:
What makes an upgrade kit fall into the RF category vs the RW category?

Venksta can correct me if I'm wrong, but RF is Figure upgrades and RW is Weapons.

RF was just Renderform. RW is actualled Rendered Weapons. RF will contain mainly the upgrade kits, and RW will be just weapons sets.

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Posted by dinogeist on October 19th, 2011 @ 2:32am CDT

all this renderform stuff looks awesome.

renderform creates awesome stuff. i have the RF-05 Darkwind head & it looks awesome on my classics 2.0 ultra sized darkwing toy.

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Posted by Midnight_Fox on October 19th, 2011 @ 11:58am CDT

Venksta wrote:
Midnight_Fox wrote:
Mkall wrote:
What makes an upgrade kit fall into the RF category vs the RW category?

Venksta can correct me if I'm wrong, but RF is Figure upgrades and RW is Weapons.

RF was just Renderform. RW is actualled Rendered Weapons. RF will contain mainly the upgrade kits, and RW will be just weapons sets.

Thanks for the clarification!

The Blackguard sets will be available to order again when the Meow Rocket sets are available, right?