Flame Toys Tarn KO at the horizon?

Discussion in 'Transformers 3rd Party Discussion' started by Cheem The Rup, Jan 26, 2020.

  1. AutoUIMagnus299

    AutoUIMagnus299 Transport Safety Fetishist

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    Unfortunately I've never used Taobao before today. Do you have a direct link to a listing for the upgrade parts? I tried searching myself but only found listings for the full figure. :confused: 
     
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    xueyue2 I guess you live in China. Do you have any information about Badcube what happaned to them or are they continue under a different name ?
     
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    Yup, can confirm the old MC is dead. I had my Destiny with Freedom color cancelled because MC is busted and item is no longer in production. Recently I saw a a brand with the same name, they release a MB Destiny as well. Can't really tell if the quality will be the same, so we better wait for the review.
     
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    I 've watched the review I don't understand too much tho.:confused:  So what is the final price ?
     
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  6. Khyron

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    Sounds all good to me. Now get it out already! :drool: 
     
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    From my limited understanding of the language, the ko is tighter in general. Major differences are mainly to do with the colours. Right is the ko, left is the original whenever he shows them side by side for comparisons. Minor qc mainly to do with paint but ymmv.
     
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  8. Autobrat Leader

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    Dude it looks so dope! Kind of blown away how 1 to 1 it is. Only concern is the 3 minute mark they show paint rub/chipping on the silver elbow bend - unless that is the official version. Only real difference between them is the pink translucent accents looks a few shades darker on the KO, but I actually prefer that.
     
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  9. User_121147

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    The only real difference to me is about $300 difference. Lol this is a for sure buy.
     
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    The previewer said it is only test shot so hopping official product would be better paint job
    he also said Optimus is already on the way
     
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    800rmb so around 120usd
     
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    Show.Z price is $177.99
     
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    Shipping must be hard nowadays
     
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    Definitely. There's a new 3P Starscream that has an overseas price around 100 and final Show.Z price is $133. Maybe they're also factoring in the possibility shipping costs will jump in the next weeks/months as COVID is surging again and there could be breakdowns in shipping services.
     
  15. xueyue2

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    No, I live in Canada, I grew up in China, so I can read Chinese. Most of the info I just read from Chinese TF Forums. I don't have any news about BC, it's a pity for me too.
     
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    Now I'm not sure how good this "MC" is. Also I just read this post, people were also warning about how reliable this review is and said better wait for more before jump in for MC products.
    看完测评 太香了【变形金刚玩具吧】_百度贴吧
     
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  17. Truong3016

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    another review, this time he got a bend mask
     
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    Showcase (no talking).



    The blue captions:
    -One horn tip of the mask broke during shipping
    -Scratches/paint marring on the forearms
    -loose right knee cap
    -head joint is tight
    -demonstrating the ab crunch
    -the lower half of the ab crunch feels a little loose
    -the crotch plate moves to accommodate articulation
    -feet and ankle joints are good
    -uses 2x LR41 batteries and the switch is on its back
    -the LEDs on the legs use 4x LR621 batteries
    -main body weights 748 grams
    -weapon, accessories and stand
    -the cannons can be combined

    -at 9:08 "won the lottery with the speaker accessories, still can be installed smoothly". 'Winning the lottery' in Chinese toy collecting is sarcasm, notice he has two duplicate pieces:

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    -The stand connection is too tight and can be difficult to remove, he recommends shaving with a pen knife before plugging:

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    Final summary: Overall not bad, the product on the whole is good. It's pity he 'won the lottery' at some areas. Have to wait and see for the final production/mass retail version's performance.
     

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  19. Khyron

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    :drool: :drool: :drool: 
    Damn can't wait to get it on my hands.
     
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  20. Truong3016

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    now this is someone I can trust, wait for him to add English subtitle