At the moment, all sales for kits will be conducted through several TF fan sites. This will make it easier for me to keep track of orders, especially dealing with 50+ people at once. Since the RF-002 kit is sold out, a waiting list is being used for those interested in future batches. As well as a waiting list for the release of the RF-003 Blaster upgrade. To get on any one of these waiting lists, send a private message to “venksta” on either TFW2005.com, Cybertron.ca, Allspark.com, or Seibertron.com. People on the waiting list will be contacted through the fan site they contact me through.
The RF-002 Empyrean Espionage upgrade kit is now out. The first batch is sold out. The second batch will be available at the end of the month.
The upgrade kit is split into three sets. RF-002 has two sub sets. Both come with two helmet pieces, two visors. And then you can get either one gun, or two. RF-002B comes with only two helmet pieces, and two visors. RF-002 is limited to 350 sets. RF-002B is limited to 100 sets.
Pricing -
RF-002 Set #1 – Helmet, 2 visors, 1 rifle – $21.50
RF-002 Set #2 – Helmet , 2 visors, 2 rifles -$26.00
RF-002B – Helmet, 2 visors – $14.00
Stay tuned to ordering details for the second batch.
With the launch of the RF-002 Empyrean Espionage kit, I would like to take the chance to let people know about Renderform. Renderform is not a company, who has access to get products made with steel molds, and ABS plastic. Renderform is just a simple garage kit “group”, all done by 1 person, with some help from friends. All this is done in my free time. Products are hand made in resin, out of my garage. Since a lot of things are new to me, like resin casting, I won’t get things right on the first go. But with feedback from others, I can make improvements on future projects. I will make sure my products are always the best I can put out, at the time.
Special thanks to everyone that has purchased an RF-002 kit from Renderform. The first batch is sold out. The second batch will be ready by the end of the month.
With the release of the RF-002 upgrade soon, I would like to take the oppurtunity to point out some flaws I feel everyone should be aware off. These flaws do no detract from the overall kit, and some people won’t even notice them. But since they are present, I want you to know about it, in case you are thinking of purchasing a set.
First off, there is an alignment issue at the bottom of the two helmet pieces, once secured together with a screw. A gap is formed, and the back part lifts up at an angle. The gap can not be seen, however, as the antennae/ear design, on the front helmet piece, covers it up. The fitting on the neck joint is still nice and tight, and the helmet can go down when in jetmode with out a problem.
The second QC issue are minor bubbles in the gun castings. Due to the resin material being used, not all bubbles are eliminated. Some of these can’t not be seen at all unless looked for. The easiest bubbles to find are on the back end of the gun. This varies from casting to casting. Since the back end of the gun, can only be seen from a specific angle, it does not affect the displayed look. For future projects, this issue will be solved by changing to a different resin material.
Photos below have been provided to give you an idea of the issues listed above.
New photos for Prime’s weapons.
Some new photos of the prototype weapons for Classics Meg.
Some new photos showing the first prototype for the Blaster upgrade. Also a sneak peak at a possible third new swappable face.
Its been awhile since the last update. Production molds are currently being worked on for the RF-002 Skyfall Upgrade. Actual production will start within the week. Once the first batch is ready, preorders on TFW2005 and Cybertron.ca will be filled first, before the public sale is announced. A new update will be put up at the end of the week with photos of the final kit.
Test castings have begun for RF-002, the upgrade for the Skyfall figure. Below are photos taken of some test castings. Also a photo showing the possible lucky draw item!
For those that have been collecting TF figures for years now, you might be aware of “lucky draw” items in Japan. Ususally, their given away through a drawing from a magazine, being a very limited or a one of a kind variant or repaint. They also released lucky draw figures through retail, for example, Black Fire Convoy, which was packed in a regular Fire Convoy box.
Would you be interested in a lucky draw item for Skyfall? Feel free to leave your response on what you would like to see, or vote for some of the ideas on the new poll, to your right. If a lucky draw item is made, it will be randomly given away, and only a small number of this will be produced.
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