Bluefin Brands sent through word that they are officially opening pre-orders for the next round of Flame Toys Transformers collectibles. Flame Toys produce several different lines of non-transforming figures including their Kuro Kara Kuri high end line, and their Furai model kits. The press release let’s us know that Kuro Kara Kuri Star Saber will be dropping in the US via US retailers in May, and Furai Bumblebee will hit in March. Read on for official information and pics of each, and make sure to hit our sponsors below to pick up your copies State side!
BLUEFIN OPENS PRE-ORDERS FOR NEW TRANSFORMERS STAR SABER DIE-CAST FIGURE AND BUMBLEBEE FURAI MODEL KIT FROM FLAME TOYS
Star Saber Debuts In May With Impressive Linkage Articulation Sturdy Die-Cast Construction And Multiple Accessories;
Bumblebee Furai Model Kit Is Ideal For Beginners And Advanced Builders And Offers Realistic Poseability
Anaheim, CA, January 15, 2019 – Bluefin, the leading North American distributor of toys, collectibles, and hobby merchandise from Japan and Asia, notably expands its catalog of collectibles from Flame Toys as it opens pre-orders for the Transformers Star Saber Kuro Kara Kuri die-cast figure and the Bumblebee Furai model kit.
The Transformers Star Saber Kuro Kara Kuri is a substantial die-cast accented figure, set for release in May by authorized Bluefin retailers nationwide and also from select leading online outlets. The MSRP is $400.00.
The Transformers Bumblebee Furai model kit will hit retailers in March with an MSRP of $50.00. Pre-orders for both items are available now. Bluefin is the official North American master distributor for Flame Toys.
The Flame Toys Star Saber Kuro Kara Kuri figure is officially licensed and depicts the famed Autobot as seen in the beloved IDW Transformers comic book series. Heralded as the greatest swordsman in the universe, Star Saber ascended from humble beginnings to the esteemed position of Supreme Commander of the Autobots and head of the interplanetary Galactic Defense Force. Star Saber is a member of the powerful sub-group known as the Brainmasters and possess incredible courage, strength, skill and intelligence.
The Flame Toys release is a beautiful rendering standing 8 inches tall and accentuated with LED features along with numerous linkage articulation features and die-cast parts for a hefty presentation that is also extremely poseable. Star Saber comes outfitted with accessories that include a detachable face mask, 2 interchangeable heads and weapons including 2 small swords, a large sword and a shield, as well as a pair of small buster cannons that can be combined into a larger weapon unit.
The Flame Toys Bumblebee Furai model kit is the 4th release in the company’s line of Transformers Furai model kits. The beloved Autobot hero appears as he is depicted in the IDW Transformers comic book series and stands 5 inches tall and offers extreme poseability with over 50 points of articulation. The model kit features high levels of detail and simple assembly, making it ideal for beginners, and also an excellent base design for advanced builders to create a custom rendition. Notable accessories include a detachable helicopter engine and rotors.
Collectors and fans are invited to explore the full line of Transformers releases from Flame Toys that are distributed and available from Bluefin.
About Bluefin
Bluefin is a leading master and channel distributor of Japanese toys, collectibles, novelty and hobby products. The company’s extensive product line features a diverse and continually expanding catalog of high quality and popular collectibles from Asia. Bluefin operates as a subsidiary of Bandai Namco Collectibles LLC. The company is the sole provider of Bandai Tamashii Nations products in North America and is the official domestic distributor for Bandai Spirits Hobby and Bandai Shokugan as well as Storm Collectibles. Bluefin is also the official North American consumer products and retail development partner for Studio Ghibli and is the exclusive and official distributor for Mr. Hobby/GSI, SEN-TI-NEL and Flame Toys. Additional company information is available at: https://bluefinbrands.com/
Paxtin
I actually do really dig the design and look of that bumblebee model. If I had $50 to burn I'd totally pick one up.
Digger
Sure yeah.
primalxconvoy
I don't think the lights are what make it expensive. KOs often included lights in "better versions" of existing toys. It's more to do with the materials, license, design and probably the limited market for the product.
Digger
Yeah very true. In truth you’re gonna be paying premium for the sculpt, paint and also included lights. And the quality is gonna be assured unlike a kit which you’ve gotta make sure has good tolerances.
Furnace
Just rechecked, and indeed it is not a model kit; thanks for catching me! That said, I think my point still stands.
Digger
The Star saber is not a model kit.
Furnace
Well, it is a model kit not an action figure, so the parts count is immediately higher. If they engineered it to transform too, the asking price would be way higher than $400.
PhoenixWielder
Dang, that is one good looking Star Saber. And I especially love the sword he comes with. But $400? Yeah, I'll have to go the Project X's Kadmos. Maybe he'll come with a decent double-edge sword as an extra? Or I can hope for an add-on kit that makes him more G1.
Digger
Amen!
Starscream8474
Once pre-ordered. I just set aside $100.00 bucks a month then ditch other stuff I may have had interest in. I get it though. Rule of thumb depending on the mortgage. For Each $100.00 towards principal it will shave 8 years off of a 30 year fixed.
Jhund
may 2019.. look for kadmos
MegaDolrailer
But it's way more poseable and detailed than any Actionmaster or even Masterpiece, along with the moving joints and die cast that's where the money is going.
Alot of transforming robot series have high-end action figures that dont transform/combine. Transformers is just finally following suit, except there's a weird stigma against non-transforming figures, as if a Transformer needs to transform in order to be good.
Because some people want a really poseable, really detailed version of Star Saber. People answered this question for you before in other threads, people want the character, Gundams aren't characters; and as much as the aesthetics align, none of them have Star Saber's unique design.
merphul
Basically the same part of me that wants to collect Metal Build Gundams wants this.
Also the same part of me that cringes at the price point of Metal Build Gundams cringes at this.
It\'s damned nice though, happy for the niche that has the interest/funds to buy these and happy to look at pretty pictures.
Michael Payton
If you can make a buck selling 36" SD Omega Supreme, I say go for it. I love the variety. Just don't expect me to shell out for everything. I'm a fan, but I'm not a fanatic. LOL
Digger
Good on you guys. That’s the mindset we gotta keep. Thank you.
GWolfv2
Jesus Star Saber is insaaaaaaane. And if he's anything like Tarn in engineering he's a good price at 400 with all that gear added in. Maaaaaaaaaaaaan I love these things.
Also, the Actionmaster thing is old…I did a podcast on it. They were a very specific sub-branding with very specific visual intents. Bumblebee is partially based off the Actionmaster design but he's not one. Saber is more in line with the Soul of Chogokin line (without all the downsides of trying to do a transforming design at that level of engineering…hey Zyuranger/Power Ranger SOCS…) or similar very high end collectibles.
myrrh
…you know, MP-24's available for half this price all day long if that's what you really want; even has a third-party victory leo available, fully-compatible to create victory saber…
…if you're looking for an IDW zealot and hyper-poseable, hyper-detailed action figures aren't your thing, planet X has you covered, too, and quite masterfully if dezarus is any indication if what's to follow…
…for the folks who can afford this kind of scratch and have the display space for a robot model without peer, this figure is their jam, and our hobby's all the lusher for it…
rendsora
I don't get what the complaining is all about. At least this goes to shows the franchise is well and thriving (unlike GI.Joe).
There's different aspects of the franchise for all to enjoy.
There's the 3P crowd. There's the Funko pop crowd. There's the hot toys crowd. There's the high end TF statues crowd. There's the 3A crowd…And now this! The more the merrier & let's not be narrow minded about it.
EAKSGEEKS
So so so rad