Flame Toys Furai Model Optimus Prime (IDW Ver) - Thunderclash

[ChlorHex]

In my opinion the IDW OP is around the standard of a HG kit. There are some minor parts of the build and the instruction manual that aren't up to the standard set by Bandai, but I've yet to find a mecha kit that is; Bandai simply have the technology and years of development that put them ahead of everyone else in the game. So I wouldn't say the Furai models are massively inferior to Gunpla. In fact, in some respects, such as detail and articulation, they're very much at the top end of that HG-style category. The size of the model is also slightly larger than an average HG once it's put together.

Unfortunately as you say price is a massive factor for those of us in Australia. Until and unless distribution can be worked out I would only buy if you can get it for US retail price.

That's great to know - thanks!
Btw... Is the plastic quality better/thicker than a HG kit?
Might look to grab it next year when I head overseas for holidays.

[Zommael]

That's great to know - thanks!
Btw... Is the plastic quality better/thicker than a HG kit?
Might look to grab it next year when I head overseas for holidays.

I'd say it's about the same. Maybe a little thicker. The only major difference plastic-wise that I noticed was that the parts that would normally be poly caps on a HG were plastic on this kit, but that really makes very little difference with the way it's designed.

[ChlorHex]

I'd say it's about the same. Maybe a little thicker. The only major difference plastic-wise that I noticed was that the parts that would normally be poly caps on a HG were plastic on this kit, but that really makes very little difference with the way it's designed.

Cool! Thanks!

[TaZZerath]

Amazing work! A really dynamic figure to start with which helped immensely and the colours really make him shine and feel heroic.