ARMAURADERS: THE LAST BATTALION!

[Chen]

New toy line and webcomic from Valent Wang and Don Figueroa, looks pretty cool.

www.collectiondx.com/article/armarauders_%E2%80%93_new_mecha_toy_line_and_comic_mecha_workshop

[mechamasterj]

Now that looks promising will follow

[nikodiablo]

The mecha looks hot. Don is serious!

However, for a real robot line, the weapons need to be more utilitarian in looks. Weapon packs should be nice.

[TheFallen]

Armarauders have updated their Facebook page showing us some refined concept art and a prototype of the minifigure pilot which is only 5cm tall (2 inches)


















I was talking to the producer, Valent Wang, and he told me that this toy line will feature influences and homages to both MOTU and Thundercats plus a big influence from Centurions which you can see by the interchangeable weapons.

There is still no official price but they are expected to release the main figure, the Bellerophon with the pilot, weapons for both and the Mech Stand in one package in Q1 2013. Go like them on Facebook and jump on for the ride

[xiombarg]

I haven't found anything yet in this project that really grabs me. The designs are ok, but almost too generic for my taste. I often like real robots, and even generic can be ok when done right, but I just can't get into this.

The colors I've seen so far don't help either. I'm not into all the pinks and purples, not to mention the mono-colored robots.

[ryomakabuto]

I really like this one!

[TheFallen]

Mecha Workshop have updated their Armarauders Facebook page with new prototype pictures of the Bellerophon;

Cam's FullGear Bellerophon - Refined Sneak Peek (Part 02) | Facebook























I have created a Facebook group for this toy line. If you would like to join then please let me know.

www.facebook.com/groups/590199704356533/

[Deleted]

Following Mecha-Workshop's updates and comics for the past year was fine and quite interesting, but at this point I want to know when pre-orders will become available and how much this will cost.

[TheFallen]

I have updated my blog with a look at the Bellerophon, the prototype from then to now;

Armarauders: Building the Bellerophon - a retrospective

[mojacko]

nice prototypes.......but is it really that small??? great detail for a small scale......

[mechamasterj]

Damn the pilots look cool on Thier own wish they did them in a bigger scale. This boy is deinitely in my want list!

[Chen]

These do look pretty good, my only criticism would be the choice of colors. From what I've seen most of the designs are just plain solid colors while a design like these should have splashes of color. It would be cool if you could get the detachable parts in separate colors or if there was some way of customizing the toy to your personal taste. Think of a cross between Gundam and Microman.

[Deleted]

The reasoning behind the solid colors is due that these are war machines. And with any military machine, you will get flat colors, if not camo, instead of flashy colors.

I remember that the guy who created Gundam originally used flat colors on all the mobile suits for that same reason, but then Bandai and Sunrise stepped in, and force him to color them up to make them appealing to kids.

That being said, I would not be surprised if through the Armauraders story there is one or two cocky pilots with flashy robots. So they will stand out from their platoons.

It would be nice if the guys designing these toys, would also release plastic kits for us to build and customize to our liking.

[admin1 aka Ed]

I've been enjoying the updates. The toys are looking great, especially all the accessories and I'm enjoyed seeing a transport.

[Chen]

Feb 25, 2013 12:48:20 GMT -5 @cff said:

The reasoning behind the solid colors is due that these are war machines. And with any military machine, you will get flat colors, if not camo, instead of flashy colors.

I remember that the guy who created Gundam originally used flat colors on all the mobile suits for that same reason, but then Bandai and Sunrise stepped in, and force him to color them up to make them appealing to kids.

That being said, I would not be surprised if through the Armauraders story there is one or two cocky pilots with flashy robots. So they will stand out from their platoons.

It would be nice if the guys designing these toys, would also release plastic kits for us to build and customize to our liking.

Well I wasn't thinking of going the whole primary color look but I was thinking maybe a flash of red here or there. Maybe some military markings, symbols, or something. But I agree I can easily see a bright red or all black version for a "star" character.

[TheFallen]

Armarauders have updated their Facebook page with concept renders of the docking stand.

















If you are a member of the Armarauders: Unity fan group you would be able to see a little bit more than what is on the Armarauders page
The rest will be shown on the Armarauders page in time but at this time it is exclusive to Armarauders: Unity only

[Deleted]

Hey TheFallen, can you suggest the good folks at Mecha WorkShop to release these toys as plastic kits?

[TheFallen]

Mar 1, 2013 18:58:06 GMT -5 @cff said:

Hey TheFallen, can you suggest the good folks at Mecha WorkShop to release these toys as plastic kits?

It has been suggested but they are focusing on completed figures. The figures themselves are highly customisable so it is almost as good

[Deleted]

Thanks. I guess that I will wait until solicitations pop-up.

[recca74]

I, for one, am looking forward to seeing these released soon.

The designs for some reason remind me of the Arm Slaves from Full Metal Panic. At least there seems to be some influence there. That's not a bad thing necessarily.

Ah well, this is great work so far!