FLAME TOYS DRIFT
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This is a review of Flame Toys Drift. where we take a look at the figure, accessories, and talk about "gifts."
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What amazed me about this figure is not just how much he looks like a gundam but how much he engineered like a gundam model but to the 9s. I was totally blown away with it.
yea i notice that to when he got to the knees and was thinking its built almost like a MG/RG/PG gundam model kit
ShokyReviews so he's basically an over priced PG Gundam. Lol
Andre -StudioDre- Ruiz actually with lights he's right there at PG price just not size.
I think milne was definitely influenced by undam design
You remind me of The Old Man in A Christmas Story when he gets the Major Award. Just the sheer joy he feels. "It's indescribably beautiful!"
hahahahahah
Was anyone else expecting a second skit where Skullface was gushin over the figure an was trying to ask the wife for one as well an gets shot down with sad music playin in the background? I dunno why, but I was "REALLY" expecting that to happen, lol.
lol
My man misspelled "seamless"
I do it all the time
Damn you Bobby Skullface and you also Robert D.
lol
I think Mrs. Skullface got a little something-something after this review was shot.
shes always got that coming ;)
Makes fun of friend for being old, makes a Blockbuster video joke.
facts
I've been buying transformers for decades (and I know it does not transform), but man, this is a piece of art. I'm in for everything flame toys makes from now on - even the modal kits. If you have the money - you will not stop looking at it, its that good.
agreed
I can't stop looking at it and putting it into different poses. Fantastic stuff. I cant wait for the Optimus Prime...my dreams coming true. I wasn't sold on non-transforming transformers, but concentrating on detail and the action features is the way to go for these high end transformers.
*(Bubbeh really Donated the Ball & Jack's and kept the tidy whities.!)*
lol
I think my only shtick with this is the price. He has all the articulation of the mid to high end gundam kits which have some insane engineering. I think all the money for this guy goes into assembly and paint here (which arguably is part of what draws people to gundam kits). Being familiar with this level of articulation and detail and air-brushing my own gundam kits the value just isn't personally in it for this figure for me. However, for someone who wants an incredible action figure to have all those qualities and doesn't have the desire or ability to assemble and paint a figure over the course of a handful of hours this is a ball park knock out and I am very impressed.
Man Bobby, the excitement just oozes from your pores!! It most definatly is a pristine, almost flawless figure. I wish they could have had their hand in the manufacturing of EVERY Masterpiece figure. Hopefully more goodness is coming down the pipe from them! Thanks for the review!
every now and then something truly impresses me
It feel like mixture of transformer x gundam
I think milne was definitely influenced by gundam designs
This isn't technically a "transformer" tho am I right? Lol. This fucking thing is really dope tho bro. Like wow. I wasn't convinced that this puppy was worth $300 at first but man i dunno this guy is pretty amazing.
Christopher Leusner yeah i agree with everyone saying it's one of the best figures ever that's fine but best transformer? Nope. It's right there in the name lol
there are plenty of transformers characters that actually don't transform, but it certainly Is a transformer because it says so on the box ;) and then has a TM after it lol. yea im going to have to dig in on this topic on a sit down Saturday
One more thing the shifting plates the double knee joints....all this action is within Bandai Master Grade kits. As a collector I recommend all collectors at least attempt one Master Grade kit just because.
This Drift needs its own shelf on a Detolf. Surrounded by lights and a sweet diorama. Like a running pose. Too rich for m’blood. Robert D I salute you. I’ll wait for the Open & Play... jk.
HAHAHAHAHA
Donating to the homeless. You're a good man Bobby.
just trying to be one lol
Gr8 review Bubbeh! This is cool and all and I'm not trying to beat a dead horse and I understand this doesn't Transform but at the $300 price point, couldn't they at least have added a separate vehicle mode? Anyways I heard in Japan you can buy USED Panties and i think that is what Robert was trying pull with you lol.
I think an alt mode separate piece would have been nice, even if it was just a brick
wow, it s like SH figuarts and fanstoys had a baby.
Correction:
It's like fanstoys and threezero made a baby out of hot toys accessories
lol
But is it better than those Sumo oranges? lol, just kidding. Nicereview Mr. Skullface.
eeeeehhhhhh id have to think long and hard about that hahahahah
Nice review Bobby! This is one impressive figure. Will you be picking up Drift or just Tarn? If they continue this line we will have alot of IDW fans happy 😁. Drift fans must be really happy with this figure!
agreed, probably just tarn
Review the Jacks
lol
Tighty whities not Whity tighties lol
lol
You called it on SCU a few weeks ago, BEST ACTION FIGURE EVER!!! I think Bobby "had a near orgasmic experience with drift" Face, was pretty pleased reviewing this figure.....
Anyway, easy pass for me as I have no connection to the character. Well done sir and thanks for the review.......
my spidey sense was tingling
i wrote on your facebook, that this is hot toys for transformers, now i know i was wrong, this thing destroys hot toys easily
#godhelpmeresistthatTarn
agreed!
Great review, Bobby, however, it's a great action figure, but it's not a great Transformer....because it doesn't transform.
Shockwave 2 I think you said it perfectly.
Transformers is a proper noun. Whether or not it changes form, from robot to car doesn’t change that.
I think you have to look depending on your mindset. The problem comes in the word "Perfect" Perfect by defination mean without flaws. Skullface found one flaw (Dead Eyes) I would argue 2, it doesn't transform. I don't mind it not transforming as a good action figure like Revolvtech or Mass OP. And I do think there is a market for a line like this like a hot toys version. The Hot Toys OP was ass though. Because they went away from their market of making figures look photo realistic and made OP too stylized. The other thing is $300.00...damn. they need to hire Weijang to make this and bring the cost down.
great point shocky
there are plenty of transformers characters that actually don't transform, but it certainly Is a transformer because it says so on the box ;) and then has a TM after it lol. yea im going to have to dig in on this topic on a sit down saturday
I am almost speechless! Those joints are perfection! The Tarn is a must have for me. Excellent review Bobby, and thanks to Robert D. Get that man a mask and a cape!
I was too
I thought exactly the same thing when I had this guy in hand, that he made all my best Transformers figures look like junk. LOL. Hence why I gave him my #1 spot in my 2017 Top Ten. Great review as always. (Btw, maybe I missed it, but he has a toe bend too which I didn’t notice at first.)
truly tremendous
But they are using Bandai engineering. Most RG kits have insane articulation.
I build kits on my channel along with the odd drunk review.. Their double joint knee systems with multiple moving parts as you move them.. on the internal skeleton alone. Us insane
Then you add on the armour and then wizardry happens and the simpleton in me grins.
gundam fan if anything it's in line with what we have come to expect from recent Metal Builds
More like SOC articulation
Except most older RGs fall apart when you use that articulation. Haha
AWESOME 👍🏽 figure I do must say!!! 💯👍🏽
I don't think you've said perfect since Tru-Force Megaman X. if i win the lotto im in... is it a name thing for good action figures (Hot or Flame) Toys???
right!?!?!?!
I don't know, Bobby used the word in the Figuarts Jack Sparrow review...
Mr SkullFace let me just tell you that I've been having a hard time healing from tooth extraction and my sinuses but I do must say that you have made my morning Day!!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Block buster face... I remembered them days!!!!! 😇💯👍🏽
I can't wait for their Tarn to come out... YES they are making Tarn from DJD. You gonna need to wear a diaper when you review that one lol
its mentioned :)
Nevermind, for some reason I thought this was $400. It actually IS $300 retail. But now it's sold out everywhere...damnit, why am I just now learning about this figure? If I find one for $300 (or less even), it is as good as BOUGHT. lol
Man... just don't jizz on it.... Aight? ^^ - Great review.
Sjit dude, i keep coming back to this review. I think this month will end up with me getting a drift.... I don't even KNOW drift, or any idw character tbh, but still!! Seeying you pass up on this whilst u do kbow drift, kindof worries me though...
Of all reviews on youtube, this was the best one for this figure 8-14-2019 Props, liked!
I have zero connection to this character. So I'm not gonna lie, I ignored this video until I just watched your SkullFest Should a TF Transform video. So I came here to check it out. I'm on the side of; if a figure is going to be this good, I absolutely wouldn't care if it didn't transform. The giant 18' MAS Optimus Prime and soon Megatron figures don't transform and those are licensed as well. It's all about the brand and the characters we love. I would much rather have great shelf presence than something that looked just ok in both modes. Now, that being said. I cannot start replacing my MP collection with each figure with a price tag like this. $300 is a tough pill to swallow, especially if you times that by what, at least the first 26 characters from G1 Season 1. If this caliber of toy came down to $100/each, I would be all in on a whole G1 character line. Or if maybe they did the super important key characters this way. Prime, Megatron, Soundwave, Starscream, maybe Ironhide, or Bumblebee. I like what they did here. Just maybe get that price down and do some G1 characters and I'm in.
This is such an amazing figure. It makes me wish I could justify another direction for my collection.
This thing is indeed amazing. A masterpiece amongst masterpieces (Takara or otherwise). $400 is a lot though. I'm gonna have to reeeaaallyy think about it. If it was $300, I'd be all over it like cosmic rust on Unicron. But in spite of how awesome it is, $400 still seems like a *little* bit too much. Maybe just a little bit though. I'm gonna have to strongly consider it either way. By the way Mr. Skullface, I don't see how you could pass on this and get their Tarn. This is easily the more impressive looking figure (well at least in my opinion). Anyway, thanks for the awesome review.
I got really excited for you to check this guy out when Robert bought it on SCU. It looks amazing, I think this style of figure is great for purchasing your favorite character in the IDW Style. If they do an Ironhide I would jump on it ASAP.
A non transforming Transformer...
The Action Master series got prettier, I reckon.
"ok, so what happened was....." i was almost buying neoarts liokaiser. But then i thought," o wait, perfect effect would be the one to get". Then i almost saw myself spending 160 euro on a figure i don t know the cartoons from, and an altmode i don t care about just to get a super poseable figure with japanese proportions. So then came " why not drift!?" 😂 and it s great! Even after all reviews i m amazed by the detail and articulation. Only problem i have is that it can t look downward-sideways, cos of the sculpt
Skullface, is it nice to see you get happy over a figure. You are the one that convinced me to by this figure and never looked back. Now I'm awaiting for their star saber.
Cool figure, but not buying this. You failed Bobby! You hear me? You faaaiiiiiiled!!!
Joking. Great review.
lol
Got a baby on the way and just brought the parent friendly vehicle to go with the little life alteration. Packed up the Formers collection to the loft making way for nappies and nursing pillows. Wanted this figure from the moment it was announced, but had convinced myself that it was just too much change at a time when I could little afford. Well done Mr Skullface for making me consider selling a kidney.
lol good luck
Uncle Skully, does that jacks skit coming full circle feel as good for you as finding it in reverse did for me?
Not into the Gundam thing, plus is 400 bucks, not for me, if it dont transform, it aint a transformer, at least to me, but hey if you like it, you win!
I think I should probably unsubscribe from your channel and quit TH-cam to avoid further damage to my wallet, LOL! I just ordered the Figma Samus after watching your review despite resisting it for months after its release. Now you got me considering this figure despite me having no attachment whatsoever to the character. My wallet is down for the count...
hahahahah
I was really looking forward to see your thoughts on this, because honestly, it kind of feels like this was made for you considering your interests (ie. IDW design, articulation, hardware, features, and of course -- paint). In regards to the cost, I think of your comment about MT Utopia back in the day -- the people who buy or ever get to handle this thing in person will know where the money went... for everyone else, it's just a cool looking $300 action figure that doesn't transform. I won't deny that the figure comes with a hefty premium, but when you get it in hand, you definitely see where the money went. That being said, this figure definitely isn't for everyone.
As incredible as this is, while I have no doubts that they're gonna knock it out of the park, I'm really not feeling the Tarn. The only real decent transforming alternative to Drift is the MMC version and quite frankly, that doesn't even come close to this thing. Tarn on the other hand is a little trickier.... I really like the streamlined look of the Kultur, and at under 1/3 the cost, it transforms to boot. I suppose part of that has to do with the fact that I don't have a huge personal connection with the character but it really makes it hard to cough up the $370-400 for the Flame Toys version. All that being said, I'm probably more like Robert D than I care to admit in regards to my sense vs money lol :/
Their Star Saber on the other hand -- O. M. F. G. That scratches the Transformers/Gundam hybrid itch I never knew I had... in like a sexy way too ;). I just hope it doesn't cost like $500 considering the trend Flame Toys seems to be moving towards in terms of price.
If you ever get a chance, see if you can get your hands on other Sentinel products designed by Chemical Attack. I just picked up the Shape Changing Iron Man armor designed by him. At first I was a little underwhelmed because even though he's quite a bit bigger than a Figuarts or Legends, he was VERY light considering the price tag to get into that game ($200-250). Then I started playing a little more with the figure with different poses and I was really blown away. I still think for the money, you have to be a HUGE diehard fan of Iron Man and really high end collectibles, but I think those are more pieces you're going to absolutely love.
Thanks again for the review -- looking forward to your next videos :D
fair points across the board
Who knew drift deserved so much?
lol
Spoiler alert. This is number 1 on your best and worst list of 2018. Nothing will top that this year.
Nah man just wait for Action Toys to release their masterpiece scaled Scooter, it's gonna blow everything else away.
great review ~ one thing ,waist joint seems like a bit loose（maybe just on mine) ,when hold both the feet and shake them,the upper body is shaking and feel insecure ..
The nostalgia of the gundam articulation is immense
Someone get Bobby a towel. Lol! Some of Bandaids Master Grade & Perfect Grade kits have those same sliding thigh panels, and leg bending articulation, but it's awesome to see it perfectly translated to a collectible figure.
its a "sum of its parts" situation
Man I have not heard you this jacked and excited about a figure ever! One way or another this dude is gonna find his way into your collection, if anyone is putting together a ‘buy Bobby Drift’ fund get at me cause I’m in!
This really makes me nervous about their Tarn figure, cause no way I can let that go after seeing this.
every now and then something impresses me ;)
Been waiting for this.
me too
Holy shit, it is beautiful. I have seen that same leg engineering on Bandai Gundam kits, but, to see it on a Transformer (yes we know, it doesn't transform, it is still a Transformer people) is an incredible treat. I wonder how their Tarn will compare. Awesome to hear you gush over 2 figures in a row, between this and the Samus yesterday. We have a re-energized Uncle Skullface! Solid review, Bobby!
every now and then I can be impressed
Haha, as can we all. Although, never once have I thought what a particular listener to SCU posted last week. I nearly spit my coffee out at your on air response.
He's a transformer that doesn't transform, strike 1. Doesn't fit into any scale or collection, Strike 2. Price is ridiculous for an 8" figure, strike 3. However, he does look amazing. But for that price, I'll just grab a PG gundam and still come out for half the price, since that's basically what he is.
yea im going to have to dig in on this topic on a sit down Saturday
Definitely would like to hear your extra thoughts. I started thinking Gundam when you messed with the shoulders. Then when you bent the knees, it was exactly the same as the kits. Once you've built them, you'll see how the knees work
If you like the knees on this, wait till you see Tarn’s
OMG, I love the light up features.
If this company makes a shockwave i may have to sell my kidney.
lol
I thought this Drift came with a cloak too.
This is beautiful... I don't particularly care about Drift but yeah... I may have to start saving for their Tarn... fuck.
lol
$300 + can't transform though.....But damn it look so good......
yea im going to have to dig in on this topic on a sit down Saturday
Seems like Bobby's had some good luck with figures recently
even a broken clock is right twice twice a day :)
This is a work of art. Drift isn't a must have for me but if they ever get round to an Impactor or a Grimlock my wallet will be in pain.
agreed
this is THEE game changer.
can't afford at all. still, i am going to buy this. this is what i dreamed a transformer would be like when i was in 4th grade. make more please Flame Toys!! more Flame Toys!!!!!
make Overdrive. Make Overdrive Make Overdrive!!!
agreed
If you like this, you may also enjoy Bandai’s GFF Metal Composite Gundam the Origin figure and the Metal Build line in general.
I have, and I do :)
Watching this really has me curious what you’d think of Toy Alliance Optimus, a much larger figure at a 100 bucks less.
it seems cool but not as impressive if that makes sense
No transformation-no buy
but damn this is perfection
Imagine a union of flame toys and faaaaaaaannnss Tooooyyyyyyyyys
Or even unique toys.
oh and Dr. Wu. please make these Swwoooorrddsss...
yea im going to have to dig in on this topic on a sit down Saturday
Is a sitdown coming? Lol
It's gorgeous, but at 300 bones I need a bigger figure. S'why I can't get into that statue game. "Look at this gorgeous piece of art! 6 inches of perfection (Oh My)! LE200 Price $400!" .....sigh. I had to wear down the missus about P/O ing HT Wonder Woman, and each time she was "But it doesn't do anything, you can't transform it." No way she'd sign off on this.
I wouldn't complain if I was bigger, i'll admit that for sure
funny! you so giddy!
but i hear ya!
this. is. remarkable! needs its own shelf. Awesome review.
every now and then something impresses me
Nice video as always! Looks like a candidate for toy of the year doesn't it Bobby?
for sure
To be fair - MP Optimus Primal was the first to really have that painted/lighted eye gimmick and pull it off well. But damn......this makes their Optimus model kit tempting.
fair enough
But it's just Drift, if it was a Wheeljack or Optimus, someone closer to the heart and with some history to them then maybe but not this dude for that price, still nice though.
Paul Graham Flame Toys announced their 4th figure in this line will be Optimus.
he has a pretty big fan base though
Do you think they will do any G1 stuff? I'm trying to imagine the usual suspects done by these guys. I'm afraid they would have all my money. Excellent review and exceptional figure.
who knows but probably not because theres not as much potential design wise, you know what I mean?
I just scored this guy.
This can’t be compared to transformers if he doesn’t transform. It belongs on shelf with action figures or busts...
yea im going to have to dig in on this topic on a sit down Saturday
Excellent review Skull Brother!!! This piece is amazing. I actually clapped with you lol. They are also doing model kits the first is Prime and I'm definitely picking that up. Also although id love to have this its going to price me out but Tarn will be mine...
id like to try their kits as well
One of my favorite pieces of 2017 and one of my favorite TF characters. When it comes to Engineering and Linkage gimmicks, Chemical Attack is one of if not the best toy design teams around. Love this Drift so much, I bought 2.
baller ^
Sometimes I wish transformers just canonically never could transform, like they were just giant robots like a gundam. Then I wouldn't feel like I'm missing out on anything with toys like these
PS: you could display him with galaxy meteor without too much over shadowing
yea im going to have to dig in on this topic on a sit down Saturday
I don't know where to begin, so here comes a random stream of thoughts. I would restart my entire G1 Masterpiece collection tomorrow if Flame Toys guaranteed me that they were going to start pumping out G1-inspired figures of this quality. If they transformed...I'd pay double. No exaggeration. That's how bad I want something like this in my life. But that's not going to happen, so let's go with a more likely scenario. I would put in a pre-order for Tarn tomorrow if Flame Toys told me they were going to release the entire DJD at this level of quality. Done. Tomorrow. God I need this level of quality in my collection. I need it. Please Sweet Baby Jesus will you give it to me?
PREACH
If Flame Toys ever did G1 style characters like this my wallet would officially explode. I'm more than willing to give up the transformation aspect (and an alt mode I almost never display my figures in anyways) for an amazing representation of the character. Give me G1 Prime, Starscream, Megatron etc and you can have my wallet, transformation be damned.
im not sure it would be as impressive though due to the designs, unless they were significantly bigger
The way you pronounce swords always makes me laugh. Not hating just find it funny. Great review. The figure looks pretty amazing.
;)
You wanna buy some figuarts Bobby ?
lol
I’ll (unfortunately) let Flame Toys Drift slide, but I won’t let their Tarn slip me by. No sir. This figure is evident enough that they know what they’re doing
100%
would pay an extra tree fiddy to have it actually transform into something..
it wouldn't be as good
That's the best looking Gundam I've ever seen, but it's not a Transformer.
it certainly Is a transformer because it says so on the box ;) and then has a TM after it lol.
The engineering is incredible indeed. It's a shame I don't feel attached to that character. And I don't think I would trade the super high articulation with the ability to transform. Or maybe I think that because of my previous thought, that I'm not a big fan of Drift. Good thing that manufacturers are rising the bar and making the figures of a year or two years old to look like an 80's vintage figure. I'm really exited on what they are going to do next, maybe a real life transforming car it's on the way! :D Oh, and I agree with some guys below, you should take a look at gundam models. Seems that you would like some fun reviewing them as they have some of this kind of articulation.
Thanks for the review!
ive looked at gundams and metal builds.... this is a step above
Is this a official transformer product? I dont think I ever scene a 3rd party that actual used the actual faction symbols.
yes, officially licensed
Bobby, as I suppose others have already commented (I haven't looked at them yet) I think that the comparison to transforming figures is a little bit unfair when you're talking about the engineering etc etc because since the figure does not transform there is a lot of extra room to do all that joints hiding and engineering that you raved about here. I've got no idea what part of Transformers fiction this character comes from, I only know G1 myself, but the thing that was most disappointing to me is that I didn't realize until about halfway or three-quarters of the way through this review that it wasn't actually going to transform. And what sucks about that especially is that it really does look like it would transform with those shoulders of those thighs it looks like it would fold into something, and that those wings were have some kind of vehicle purpose. I agree it looks amazing, and if it was any kind of figure from the Transformers that I knew, I would be in. Shit, I wish for instance, this was Alpha Trion, that's what I would really love. Imagine an Alpha Trion with this level of quality to go in an MP collection. That would be dope.
nope youre the absolute first.
Cool, you like a Gundam Actionmaster. This is not my thing.
your loss ;)
Out of curiosity is the MMC Stray and or Ater Beta next for review? Cause that would be perfect timing with this video
soon
I am in on Tarn. I love the character and we don't get much Tarn love. I am glad you like it this much ... that makes me excited about the Tarn. Not sure I can get drift as well... and not a huge drift fan ... if they did a Deadlock I might be in trouble.
I hear you
I am sure it has been said, but I have to say it anyway. The major problem (besides the price which I could get past) is, it doesn’t transform. I just can get past that one issue.
Maybe you’ll get lucky and find one on sale later. By the way, there is a bit of drool on the table.
yea im going to have to dig in on this topic on a sit down Saturday
looks great but can you consider him a "transformer" (hopefully that's a sitdown saturday topic). great review as always
there are plenty of transformers characters that actually don't transform, but it certainly Is a transformer because it says so on the box ;) and then has a TM after it lol. yea im going to have to dig in on this topic on a sit down Saturday, youre right about that
He's pretty, but since he doesn't transform he doesn't have to make the allowances that those other figures had to make to be transformers. Apples and oranges in my book.
yea im going to have to dig in on this topic on a sit down Saturday
If only it actually transformed,(sigh)
then it wouldn't be as good
Blockbuster? What is this "block buster" you speak of? Well, I'm off to stream binge a netflix show.
lol