Flame Toys, responsible for the impressive and top quality Kuro Kara Kuri Transformers action figures, also started a new cheaper but non less impressive model kits: The Furai Model line.
Easy to assembly and with great detail and poseability, these model kits were available only in Asian markets or online stores, but now you can grab it at US retail. 2005 Boards member Rookbartley found the Furai Model IDW Optimus Prime at his local Barnes & Noble store in Fort Wayne, Indiana. We had reported previously the Furai Model Optimus Prime (Attack Mode) some months ago.
You cab grab this model for $35.99 and it’s available online too, via Barnes & Noble website. You can also order the not less impressive Furai Model Starscream and Thundercracker for $37.99 each.
Happy hunting!
Marco San Luis
Today I went to Barnes & Noble MiraMesa San Diego and found this model kit. The only one left on the selves. Yes it’s $35.99 plus sales tax $2.51 a total of $38.50.
Prime135
That’s been my reaction every time one of these models is “found at US retail”. I’m like “really? cause I saw that like two weeks ago, but whatever”.
Rumblestorm
Both actually. Two attack, one of this one, one Starscream.
Stryyder
Was it the IDW version or the attack version (which has the more "anime-esque" torso sculpt)
Rumblestorm
Is this really new? I found mine about a month ago at my local comic book store, Starscream included.
Alpha-trion
Looks like I am hitting up B&N today.
stprime
If I can find or someone has a code to share I may pick this up for me and my son to make.
optimus124
If there is a discount code available online, it can be used for in store pickup as well.
CrimsonMagnus
Oh yeah, they definitely had Starscream as well, though I didn't snap a pic unfortunately.
all are dead
I got starscream at BN a few months ago… And got this on the 15th when the "Street date" was lifted.
Black Convoy
Yup, as it was mentioned in the main story
Prime135
Had mine for a week now, got at B&N
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cooler36
Saw him a few weeks back at a hobby store.
Mattymo
Found him last night also at Barnes and Noble looking for a SH figuarts figure. Haven’t made a model since I was a kid. I went all out
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Nerdicon
I picked up Starscream from a Barnes and Noble. Also, both versions of Furai Optimus (Attack mode and IDW mode) are currently up for Pre-Order at GameStop.
Chainlink
Que obligatory "I didn't realize this was news" post.
i.e. I saw this at B&N as well the other day.
Dachande
Found back in December…
Transformers Flame Toys Furai Model Optimus Prime (Attack Mode) found at USA retail
Oops, that was the Attack mode.
Huh, looks like B&N is the place to be for these.
shogun221
This afternoon I saw a Starscream at my local B&N in Pittsburgh.
Also did not realize that would be news, otherwise I would have dropped a heads-up and a pic.
Black Convoy
They are officially released for the US market, so if you spot Starscream or Thundercracker it could be news too.
David Hingtgen
Same here, I would have taken a pic!