Thanks to TFW2005 boards member Gaokaiser and the Twitter account of @ YS_HONTEN, we’ve got some new images of the D-Style Convoy figure. We’ve seen a few different shots of this figure in the past few months, but we have some good new ones here showing off the accessories, articulation, and other features packed into it. Check out some of the highlights after the jump.
Autovolt 127
It gives off an illusion that he releasing the Matrix but you can clearly tell he's not holding his window chest or the matrix.
djmajin
I got him yesterday and love him
but I painted the eyes light blue, the clear clue makes him look dead like the Jp mp10 (painted those too) Instagram
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Review by Alfes2010
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0Surrender
Plamoya has a January 27th "in stock date". Haven't seen that elsewhere, though.
oku
If it could "transform," there's no reason why they didn't market the amazing feature. That little truck is basically to make up the absence of transformation.
shadowchaos5150
I was not referring to an actual transformation. I was referring to a parts-forming method in the vein of the Kotobukiya D-Style ChoRyuJin & GekiRyuJin. And do you have the kit to show me there are no additional parts? If so I will shut up.
Two things, 1. I personally just go for panel lining when I get a modern High Grade GunPLA as, to me, They tend to look fine OoB. 2. Thank you for the place to go for some modeling tips! Can I ask if you have a preferred spray paint you use? I've heard that Krylon can work but, I don't want to spend money on a paint that won't work well and I don't have a lot of money to experiment with different types… I do use Folk Art Metallic brush paint & Elmer's Paint Markers from time to time.
BoNKerS
Thanks we shall see how this goes…
LOL i did the EXACT same thing! OoooHhHhh Megs looks awesome… find Prime BUY!
~*FacePalm*~ I don't painT!
Starscream Gaga
I rather stupidly bought it without realizing it was a Model Kit, I saw the awesome pics of Megatron on Amiami and was like "Yep! Get them both!".
Its not a huge deal because they're only about $20, though.
TCJJ
I can't wait to get this thing. I'm disappointed that they back-pedalled on it transforming (although I chalk that up to a translation error, but I'm not entirely sure, to be honest), but it still looks great (and I'm not a big fan of super-deformed in general). I'm looking forward to seeing the transforming customs. I hope Kotobukiya keeps these well-stocked, because then I can double-dip to work on a transforming version of my own.
Even Bandai kits require paint if you want them to look perfect.
I think his point is that, despite what we've been told, it quite possibly does transform in a very loose sense, by essentially pulling it apart and putting it back together.
Absolutely this. Any model kit requires painting (at least if you want it to). Plenty of them (Gundam comes to mind) come with foil stickers and what-not these days (and, for the most part, are pretty decent), but if you want it to look better, you're going to have to paint it. Plus, the smaller/cheaper the kit, the less moulded details there are and the less individual/separately coloured parts there are. So yeah, you're going to require paint if you want it looking right.
That being said…
No, you do not HAVE to paint. If you're happy with the stock look, you can leave it as-is, but if you want it to look better, then yes, you have to paint.
Contrary to "popular" belief, painting is not hard at all. Most model kits are designed with painting in mind, so you usually don't have to worry about clearance issues (e.g. people often sand Transformers before painting to avoid sticky joints, paint rubbing, misalignment, etc) – you can just get to painting.
You can usually get away with just using spray paint (although there are certain things I prefer to hand-paint, especially on smaller models). Just make sure you get some good masking tape and that you wash the model kit(s) with warm, soapy water (and let them dry, such as in a hot water/airing cupboard) first, and use the spray paint in light coats.
There are plenty of painting guides on the web to help you, too (although if you want my personal recommendation, HLJ's HobbyLink.tv has some great guides. Specifically, GunplaTV, especially their earliest videos, have a lot of beginner tutorials and have model newbies in mind).
BoNKerS
oh nooo I have to paint??
Gryph
I've never bought a model kit that didn't require some amount of painting.
oku
It does not transform.
shadowchaos5150
Gryph, that's not right. The correct response is "It's a Kotobukiya Model Kit, Always assume you need to paint something."
That said, I'm personally amazed you people thought this would be anything but good. Kotobukiya has put out plenty of great looking kits before and I for one would not be surprised in the slightest if it has a method of transformation, though I should note it will likely be "parts-foming" just like their GaoGaiGar kits. Also, as this is from a line aimed at collectors and not 6 year olds, he WILL have some pointy bits.
Autovolt 127
He looks pretty cool.
Illmatic
I got him and Megatron ordered. Yeah these two little guys derailed my "Strictly MP" thought process for abit.
Gryph
It's a model kit. Always assume you have to paint something.
Soundblaster411
Wow he looks super nice and I love how they put all that detail into him
Starscream Gaga
I didn't realise you had to paint some of the detail! I should research more before I buy stuff….
Matty
I'm really surprised how much stuff is put into this guy. Pretty cool.
djmajin
any word on a release date for this
HLJ has it has Jan 2015 but no date