New Flame Toys products: The Fallen, Jetpower armour, Windblade and others...

Discussion in 'Transformers News and Rumors' started by Cheem The Rup, Dec 19, 2018.

  1. Legate

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    Maybe the way forward is to make this a crowdfunded project on Kickstarter. That way the people who want it can have it while at the same time it's not out in regular retail release for those who feel that would be problematic. And for those who feel this design colors too far outside the lines, being a Kickstarter project would create some separation from the other projects FlameToys is doing.
     
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    If there's any concern from Hasbro as the licensor, a Kickstarter won't solve anything. Hasbro wants to protect their brand and characters, and in my opinion this design harms those. If anyone in Hasbro corporate shares that view, the only alternative would be a third party product from another manufacturer.
     
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    The thing is, these model kits in retail release are normally in places like hobby shops and such meant for the older audience. And in my hobby shop (HobbyTown USA), these Transformers model kits are right next to model kits like Frame Arms Girl or Armor Project Girl or even tamer stuff like this that is on the same level as Windblade.

    https://www.amazon.com/Bandai-Hobby...3XVQGF1PB3W&psc=1&refRID=0WHXJY5ZQ3XVQGF1PB3W

    This kind of thing with model kits is really the norm, if you've ever actually seen them on market.
     
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    No need for a Kickstarter. They can just make it a Japan/Asia exclusive and it would probably do good sales and even sell out from all the publicity this kit has gotten.
     
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    Legate RIP Kevin Conroy and Akira Toriyama

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    The logic still holds. Clearly Hasbro was ok with the physical representation of the design, or else WE would never have seen the prototype. There's an assumption that they disapprove due to the tweets and FB posts being pulled, but that's only speculation.
    Conversely, we already know Hasbro is willing to go to crowdfunding to explore projects that wouldn't fit the structure of normal retail release.

    Oh, I'm well aware. The difference here is the intensity of negative attention this product has garnered. It's not unrealistic to use a different approach for creation and distribution under the circumstances.

    Yeah, that could work too.
     
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    I am speculating, but even if Hasbro had approved earlier in the process, or even at this prototype stage, I would certainly expect a final approval before market. This is an opinion, but I don't think the attention this has gotten is the type of attention Hasbro wants, and I'm not sure they're eager to share Toy Fair floor space with this design. Will Flame Toys still be displaying the model? That could be an indication of what is to come.
     
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    So is the wingblade cancelled? I hope not
     
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    Nothing set in stone yet.
     
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    Anyway, I’m excited for these model kits
     
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    So far, not officially.

    I certainly hope not as well. Though I’m pretty much only interested in Primal, and hope he heralds the release of the Big and Lio Convoys he was revealed alongside
     
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    I'm buying Windblade and Optimus Primal plain and simple, cuz I find the design Cute/Amazing.

    If people have a problem with it, I could care less.
     
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    I’m just here for new takes on characters, so I’ll probably buy them all.
     
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    That IDW stealth bomber Megatron with those sword looking wings looks amazing. If only I could afford these figures.
     
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    Honestly, after seeing the digibash of windblade, she looks really cool. So I'll be picking her up now. :D 

    I REALLY want her designer to do a beast wars Dinobot now. I think he would look glorious. XD
     
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    These all look great- I saw IDW OP at EB games today and it really convinced me on these. Definitely gonna get Megs and Windblade when they release to go with my soon-to-be-owned Optimus.
     
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    Exactly how i feel about Windblade and I usually have no care for Model Kits or Non-Tranforming Transformers.

    Gimme dat figure tho Hasbro/FlameToys...NO TAKE BACKS!!!:D 
     
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  18. Legate

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    I think l'll end up getting at least two. One to put together "stock", the other to futz about with. Whether that just means messing with the paint job and/or color scheme or goes so far as to attempt some customization, I dunno.

    I love the complexity of the design. Internally, I don't think it's as involved as a Bandai Master Grade or Perfect Grade(correct me if I'm wrong), but externally I think it might be even MORE complex.
     
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  19. ShylockZeuss

    ShylockZeuss Surprise!

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    So I was just doing some touch ups to my windblade digi and noticed that part of her wings are missing. Maybe this was what they meant by "rework"? Idk, I doubt it but just wanted to point it out xp
    winidblade-change.png

    Some slight changes to my earlier digi, added the white patterns from the artwork too.
    windblade-new-ireallywanthisfigure;-;.png
     
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    Yup. I usually don't buy non-transforming figures, but I'm going to make an exception.
     
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