Via Planet X Facebook we our first look at the gray prototype of their PX-C02 Kadmos (IDW Star Saber).
Following their PX-01 Ismenios /Deathsaurus, now Planet X brings us an interesting take on the Alex Milne’s IDW Star Saber. We can spot several changes compared to the first renders we reported some time ago.
The prototype shows us a very nice sculpted mold with a heroic look on it, including the iconic sword of the character. According to the information shared with the images, the PX-C02 Kadmos prototype will be on display at the Shangai SGC 10th Event this weekend, so stay tuned with TFW2005 for more pictures or information about this release.
You can check these early sketches after the jump and then share your impressions on the 2005 Boards!
Honesty
He truly is remarkable with the upgrade parts. Still can’t believe what a change it was. He went from LOOKING pretty good (minus the face) to being fucking amazing.
YellowCorvette
NGL, Planet X Kadmos (Which I uses as Great Saber, the Star Saber counterpart to my TF AU) looks great standing side-by-side with my MMC Turben (Also used as an OC of mine), Sky Convoy II:
Great Saber: You, a Convoy? No way Delta Convoy wasn't high on something when he appoints you as the next Convoy…. just wait, I'll prove that Delta's missing out by not choosing me, fair and square!!
Sky Convoy II: It's just some rank, Saber; it's not like Convoy wanted this role to begin with…. *sighes*
Vrillon77
Those are screw hole covers, you gotta get em off the sprues. Also, if you do plan to use them, don't try to push them in all the way, otherwise they will just sink in as demonstrated in this video here (2min mark):
YellowCorvette
TBH, I don't really care much about the Victory Leo combination, so I'm honestly good with only Star Saber for now. That said, the case of getting the upgrade parts is compelling so it's a "maybe, if I can find one for a reasonable price".
Also one more thing, for some reason when I opened mine up these things also comes included in the box:
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Just what am I supposed to do with these things?
ssjgoku22
You're gonna like it bro, trust me. I'd definitely recommend you get Planet X Victory Leo (Nemeios) too. They really go well together. Plus Nemeios comes with some upgrades for Kadmos (leg upgrades and new accurate head).
blurr95
Awesome figure for sure. Are you going to get their Victory Leo to go with it?
YellowCorvette
Alright guys, you really got me.
After spending 450 MYR, taking 1 hour long train ride and another 20 minutes walking under a hot as hell 30 degree Celsius sun, I’ve finally got myself this figure!
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optimusmegas
Pretty much what he said. I was quite content to have Kadmos as my one and only Star Saber and in some ways I do like it better than HasLab (no need to ever remove Saber to transform it is a nice touch imo). That price alone makes it worth it.
ssjgoku22
94 USD is a steal for this figure. I really like my Kadmos figure. It has everything you want and more from a Star Saber (I would even argue that I like Kadmos more than my Haslab Star Saber). So, in short, at that price, you should definitely get Kadmos. I would also recommend getting Planet X Nemeios (their Victory Leo). Nemeios also comes with some extra parts to improve Kadmos (a nicer headsculpt and parts for the legs to make Kadmos more stable).
guarayakha
I mean, StarSaber is already pretty rare compared to Optimus, so if you like it enough then yeah Kadmos is fine.
YellowCorvette
For those who do had this figure, Let's said that I want a Star Saber but missed out on the HasLab one, would it be a good idea to get Planet X Kadmos as an alternative for the price of MYR 450 (approx. USD 94)?
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Junkmech
I have all the spare parts from a recent Victory Leo purchase, new head et al. I'll sell em to you if you'd like.
I resisted getting Victory Leo for quite a while, until a seller here on the boards had a good price on him. Makes me feel stupid for passing for so long – The combined mode RULES.
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mattski
apologies if this has been asked before, but for those of us with the original version, is there an option to get the upgraded joints without purchasing Victory Leo? I really like this figure, and it's great fun to mess about with, but (at least on my copy) standing upright in a dynamic pose isn't a strong suit. Any suggestions/recommendations?
Baddwarf
Head that arrived with mine. Bought a couple of months ago.
Pharoid
Thank you!
Purple Heart
Yes. The reissue includes both heads and the replacement joints pre-installed.
Pharoid
Little help, does the Kadmos reissue have the new head? The standard color?
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VictoryStarSaber
They included the original head in a bag with some screw caps. I think it looks better in purple, but it still looks a bit goofy compared to the new head.
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You can't really go wrong with either. I like the deeper colors of Kadmos better, but his shoulders are a bit awkward and Saber is kind of an afterthought, so I'll probably give the edge to Star Blade, but just barely.