I believe the original Jizaitoys models were already moulded in colour, and look alright even if you don't paint them. There was a fully transformable Metal Hawk figure at Wonderfest earlier this year. It wasn't made by Jizaitoys but looked awesome too.
jizaitoys are allowed to sell their tf customs once a year during a particular festival and hence do not get hassled by takara about copyright etc because of this and also because of an understanding that they have reached...
I so want these kits...
Too bad the source (kit maker) is in Japan and not Hong Kong/China.
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whats mrore... i beleive they are making a G1 accurate Ironhide! cant wait! from the little ive seen of it, seems very intricate and impressive