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[Beastformers]

Also, a quick question for anyone who can answer: Are the vinyl figures going to be painted, or do they come plain as pictured? I figured they were pics of the prototypes, but I just wanted to make sure. Sorry if this is a dumb question, but I'm not familiar with Japanese toys since Beast Saga is the first thing I've bought from overseas since I collected Gundam models several years ago.

Not sure which figures your pointing at here but if its about the Complete white ones (Sofubi collection) you can be sure they are plain figs that are not painted. If its about the general figures than the skin and armors are plain and the little details are painted like hair color, nose, eyes etc.


Here another picture of the Nov. release figs from Japan via Twitter, a pile of Beast Saga figs.
Captain Turtle is looking good

Pic. from Twitter @DANGER_C

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Edited by GJNL, 11 November 2012 - 06:42 AM.

[Beastformers]

Just had some time to do a decent photoshoot from some of my Clear Figures.
More photo's can be found here: http://www.flickr.co...os/86835130@N07

[Coelocanth]

Those are awesome pics, GJNL. Do you shoot those on a light table?

[Beastformers]

Those are awesome pics, GJNL. Do you shoot those on a light table?

Correct, and as expected it worked out great for these fellows but since its a quite heavy and complicated thing I didn't had the time yet to instal it to take the pics.

Edited by GJNL, 11 November 2012 - 10:55 AM.

[glass67]

Not sure which figures your pointing at here but if its about the Complete white ones (Sofubi collection) you can be sure they are plain figs that are not painted. If its about the general figures than the skin and armors are plain and the little details are painted like hair color, nose, eyes etc.


Here another picture of the Nov. release figs from Japan via Twitter, a pile of Beast Saga figs.
Captain Turtle is looking good

Pic. from Twitter @DANGER_C

Yeah I was referring to the Sofubi collection, I have plenty of examples of the general figures! . Kind of disappointing that they wouldn't paint them but oh well, thanks for the info.
You're right, the turtle has really grown on me. I thought the hat was a bit goofy at first, but I'm loving that guy now!

[lord]

We still don't know if the Sofubi collection will be painted figures or not. As every other BS items from early Takara catalogs the figures we saw are prototypes. Maybe we will have production pics in the next catalog.

[JonnyPac]

Pic. from Twitter @mudadukai_wolf

This is what the 6 pack will look like.
Pic from Japan via Twitter.

HOTNESS!

[cowbattlebeast]

Any clue as to when the November releases ship?

[Ericnilla]

There are going to be Sofubi Beast Sage figure~? any pics~?

[Ericnilla]

Pretty cool customs


http://blog.livedoor.jp/ddfactry/archives/18923531.html

[Beastformers]

There are going to be Sofubi Beast Sage figure~? any pics~?

THIS is about all we have so far and it looks like only the 3 leaders of the Land, Sea and Sky tribes are released as Sofubi figures. Not a lot more is know so far so based on this and expecting they are released as white 'gumball' (?) looking figs its clear they are not painted white but will be produced as such IMHO.

What is Sofubi?

It refers specifically to the material the toys are made of rather than the design. Sofubi or soft vinyl is a lighter and somewhat more pliable material than the vinyls used by most Chinese and western factories. I'm told it is generally more expensive but you can get better detail in it. Some folks unfamiliar with it think that the toys feel somewhat cheap when they pick them up because they are lighter than they thought it should be.

Edited by GJNL, 13 November 2012 - 08:21 AM.

[Coelocanth]

THIS is about all we have so far and it looks like only the 3 leaders of the Land, Sea and Sky tribes are released as Sofubi figures. Not a lot more is know so far so based on this and expecting they are released as white 'gumball' (?) looking figs its clear they are not painted white but will be produced as such IMHO.

As a [former] vinyl art toy collector, I think I'm most excited about this release from the new stuff this month & next. I can't wait to see an actual pic.

[ersico]

wow those customs are amazing!!!!!!

bbts just informed me my turtle rhino and sixpack are ready. so i got it shipped today

[cowbattlebeast]

wow those customs are amazing!!!!!!

bbts just informed me my turtle rhino and sixpack are ready. so i got it shipped today

I just got the same message. I'm way stoked for the Wolf figure.

[ersico]

for me its the wale turtle and rhino

[bachamn]

Just ordered my turtle, rhino and six pack as well from amazon.co.jp.

While I was there I was admiring the december release of booster series 2 and I can't get over how awesome the tiger looks! O_O

[Ericnilla]

THIS is about all we have so far and it looks like only the 3 leaders of the Land, Sea and Sky tribes are released as Sofubi figures. Not a lot more is know so far so based on this and expecting they are released as white 'gumball' (?) looking figs its clear they are not painted white but will be produced as such IMHO.

What is Sofubi?

Most vinyl figures are painted, although some are released unpainted. I'd be surprised if these come out like that. As a former vinyl collector myself I'm excited about these more than the regular figures. Not a bad price that is listed, but i wonder what size they will be, Average Sofubi figures are around 8"-9".

Edited by Ericnilla, 13 November 2012 - 04:24 PM.

[lord]

The Sofubi figures will be 800yen each. I will have more details soon.

[nilocomic]

A whole bunch of photos of the figures from the six-pack over here:

http://blog.goo.ne.j...352219518b297ee

http://blog.goo.ne.j...6e0f74e12aa9762

[cowbattlebeast]

I really wish the Owl was painted like is shown on his card. The grey and the no paint on the talons bugs me. Also, the light blue painted armor which seems to be a popular armor color.

[nilocomic]

I've noticed a lot of blue armor in the line too. Would have been cool if they had more bright, varied colors like the original Battle Beasts. Makes sense that they'd use realistic colors for the animals though.

[saleen123456]

November releases as well as all older product will be in stock this week for anyone that needs stuff still.

[koppenschevelle]

November releases as well as all older product will be in stock this week for anyone that needs stuff still.

Woohoo! I'll be sending you an order for November releases as soon as they are in. Wow, a lot quicker turn around between the october and november releases.

[bachamn]

Here's a photo of all the regular Beast Saga releases and comics so far in packaging (excepting the arena mat) that was just sent to me from Japan. (one day non-prime free delivery. wow!)

As you can see, I accidentally ordered two Air Tribe starters : /

Edited by bachamn, 14 November 2012 - 08:01 PM.

[lord]

For those of you who already have received their DX arena could you confirm that the vibrating feature is not included ?

http://battlebeasts....bs-14-from.html

I will have mine soon (it is in the custom hands at the time I write this message) but I'm sure someone here already have one.