Thanks to Ben Lai on Facebook and our sponsor Robotkingdom we have our first images of the impressive Flame Toys-03 Star Saber Prototype.
Flame Toys brings us a highly detailed prototype of their IDW Star Saber. Similar to their previous and impressive figures of Drift (available) and Tarn (prototype only) this is an officially licensed non-transformable figure but with an incredible level of detail, articulation and gimmicks. The images come from the Hong Kong Toysoul convention but there’s no information on price or release date yet. Be sure to come back for more information once it’s available.
You can check the mirrored images after the jump and then let us know your impressions at the 2005 Boards!
Ambrojh
These pieces look incredible. I own Drift, Starsaber, and Tarn. I wanted the repaint of Starsaber. But, I am not an IDW person and do not know who these characters are, and at basically $400+ per release, I have decided to stop. I may sell or trade my three pieces away and leave this line.
Napalm
Yeah, can see the niche thing being an Achilles heel for resale. Tarn and Drift did well though on the secondary market if I remember right? Time out of print and popularity of character would also contribute to aftermarket demand.
Just had another look at those ebay listings. Got scam written all over them.
SeahawkSpeed
These things don’t really sell well on the aftermarket. Too niche imo (I’ve had to offload all of mine for sub-retail).
Napalm
The limited Decepticon deco I can just about believe.
The regular release though, that's just people pushing their luck. Took me eight months to sell mine on for retail.
Verthawk
This guy is now over $1k on EBay. What? how?! Why ?!!!
PoweredConvoy
While mostly black, there is a lot of variance in those blacks and dark grays they used.
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PoweredConvoy
This Tuesday turned into Sunday turned into Monday and ended up actually being Sunday (today).
Great figure. This marks my sixth Kuro Kara Kuri figure so far.
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Nyarlahotep
This is my first Flame Toys figure and I'm really impressed.View attachment 28932713
puma
Same here. He’s heavier than I remembered Star saber being.
Nyarlahotep
Just arrived!
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puma
I got the notice from bluefin today as well. FedEx though told me last night it was coming. True bros. Lol
PoweredConvoy
Got my notice from Bluefin too. Should be here next week.
puma
Bluefin (us store)
Scyla
Where did you order it from? D4Toys or from an US store?
Verthawk
I’m hoping that the second run is coming also
puma
Oh shit! Me too. I was just looking at blue fun the other day wondering when that was coming out.
Nyarlahotep
I just got a shipment notification for Black Star Saber!
Verthawk
Has anyone received theirs from the second run?
Verthawk
Thanks. It appears Blue Fin has them in stock, so I’m assuming BBTS will have them soon