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Revoltech

2014-08-20T21:29:17Z

Tuurngait: The page's main need, namely multiple pictures (including a group shot), has been met.

[[File:Revoltech.png|upright=0.85|thumb|The spiffy revolver joint.]]
[[File:Revoltech generation1 starscream megatron optimusprime rodimus convoy ultramagnus.jpg‎|left|upright=1.66|thumb|The RevoTech Gang.]]
'''''Revoltech''''' (リボルテック ''Riborutekku'') is a [[multi-property brand]] of super-articulated action figures produced by Japanese toy company [[Kaiyodo]]. The whole selling point of the line is that the figures are [[Articulation|articulated]] with many of the "revolver joints" that give the line its name. Introduced in mid-2006, the main "Yamaguchi Series" line has since reached over 100 numbered figures, not counting unnumbered [[redeco]]s such as [[Ultra Magnus (G1)#Revoltech|Ultra Magnus]] from [[Optimus Prime (G1)/merchandise#Revoltech|Optimus Prime]]. ''Revoltech'' has also expanded to include multiple series, such as one dedicated to ''[[wikipedia:Fist of the North Star|Fist of the North Star]]'' and ''Sci-Fi'' (or ''[[wikipedia:Tokusatsu|Tokusatsu]]'') ''Revoltech'', which features characters from all manner of films.

The figures are primarily made from [[Plastic|PVC plastic]] while the revolver joints and many accessories are [[Plastic|ABS plastic]]. The standard joint (seen to the right) is a 3-piece design, but there is also a double-jointed 5-piece design which is used in the necks of the ''Revoltech'' Transformers.

The joints are interchangeable, making it possible to swap body parts between different figures. This swapping of parts is limited by the fact that not all figures use revolver joints in the same places or to the same extent. Prime, for example, has cut-joints in his shoulders while Megatron has revolver joints, giving him much greater flexibility. The later Starscream and Hot Rod figures also use shoulder revolver joints.

Unusual for a Japanese figure line, ''Revoltech'' freely mixes giant robots with action figures of human characters, such as Dante of ''[[wikipedia:Devil May Cry (series)|Devil May Cry]]'' and Revy of ''[[wikipedia:Black Lagoon|Black Lagoon]]''. Regardless of height in the source material, all figures in the line stand approximately 12 cm at the head. With this glaring lack of [[scale]], the ''Transformers'' license was a natural, although, like modern-day [[Action Master]]s, the figures trade off increased articulation for a loss of transformability.

Similar jointing was used for the [[Hasbro]] "[[Robot Replicas]]" sub-line.

[[File:Gen1 revoltech optimus.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|LOOK AT IT.]]
[[File:Revoltech gen1 starscream.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|"You'll see, the Decepticons are a swell bunch, and do we have fun!" Surrrrrrrrrrrrrrrre...]]

==''Transformers Revoltech'' figures==
The sculpts for Prime and Megatron were based on prototypes which Kaiyodo first revealed back in 2004. Since this was before the launch of the Revoltech concept, these figures were to feature traditional Kaiyodo joints (meaning a whole bunch of [[swivel joint]]s) and looked somewhat different. The photos released also showed a prototype for a figure of ''[[Transformers: Energon (franchise)|Energon]]'' [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys|Optimus Prime]],<ref>[http://www.fantofan.jp/news/mag/figureking/fk82-6.jpg Scan] from ''[[Figure Ō]]'' magazine, courtesy of Fan to Fan</ref> but nothing more was ever shown of this, and since ''Energon'' has since passed, likely never will.

===Yamaguchi series===
* 19. [[Optimus Prime (G1)/merchandise#Revoltech|Convoy]]
* 19fs. [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#Revoltech|Ultra Magnus]] (redeco of Convoy, Kaiyodo "Friend Shop" exclusive)
* 25. [[Megatron (G1)/merchandise#Revoltech|Megatron]]
* 46. [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Revoltech|Starscream]]
* 47. [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#Revoltech|Hot Rodimus]]

===Sci-Fi series===
* 30. [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/merchandise#Revoltech|Optimus Prime]]
* 38. [[Bumblebee (Movie)/merchandise#Revoltech|Bumblebee]]
* 40. [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/merchandise#Revoltech|Jet Wing Ver. Optimus Prime]]

===Legacy of Revoltech===
{{note|Legacy of Revoltech is a series of reissues of popular Revoltech toys, unchanged from their original releases.}}
* LR-008 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/merchandise#Revoltech|Convoy]]

==Notes==
*While not actually Transformers, figures 36 and 83 represent variations of the ''Macross'' Valkyrie VF-1S. With some acrylic red paint they could be [[customizing|customized]] into [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]]. Later Revoltech versions of the VF-1 Valkyries are actually able to transform.

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
* [http://www.kaiyodo.co.jp/revoltech/ ''Revoltech'' Official Website]

[[Category:Japanese toylines]]
[[Category:Multi-property brands]]

File:Revoltech gen1 starscream.jpg

2014-02-26T03:47:48Z

Tuurngait:

[[Revoltech]] action figure of [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]].

File:Gen1 revoltech optimus.jpg

2014-02-26T03:46:55Z

Tuurngait:

[[Revoltech]] action figure of [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]].

File:Gen1 revoltech optimus.jpg

2014-02-26T03:44:28Z

Tuurngait:

[[Revoltech]] action figure of {{G1cap|[[Optimus Prime]]}}.

Micro-size nuclear nullifier

2014-02-26T03:39:29Z

Tuurngait:

[[Image:MoneyIsEverything nuclear nullifier.jpg|thumb|right|200px|"Nitro-nilla wafer? Whaaaaaaa?"]]
A '''micro-size nuclear nullifier''' is an extremely small explosive device that can be easily planted on things you want to destroy.

==Fiction==
===Generation 1 cartoon===
Figuring there was a chance the [[Quintesson]]s might double-cross him during a deal, [[Dirk Manus]] planted a micro-size nuclear nullifier on the [[Recreator]] he delivered to him. Sure enough, the six million credits they had paid him turned out to be [[mimic dust]], and Dirk attempted to detonate the nullifier and destroy the recreator. Unfortunately the Quintessons had foreseen this, and planted a bomb on Dirk's ship, the ''[[Lazy Sue]]''. As the Quintessons watched the ship crash, one of them flicked the useless nuclear nullifier off the Recreator. {{storylink|Money Is Everything}}

[[Category:Generation 1 weapons]]

Revoltech

2014-02-26T03:37:09Z

Tuurngait: Finished adding the pictures. I'll keep the above note intact just for good measures since I'm still new here.

{{picsneeded|Group-shot of several Revoltech figures including TF}}
[[Image:Revoltech.png|right|150px|thumb|The spiffy revolver joint.]]
[[Image:Revoltech_generation1_starscream_megatron_optimusprime_rodimus_convoy_ultramagnus.jpg‎|left|300px|thumb|The RevoTech Gang.]]
'''''Revoltech''''' (リボルテック ''Riborutekku'') is a [[multi-property brand]] of super-articulated action figures produced by Japanese toy company [[Kaiyodo]]. The whole selling point of the line is that the figures are [[Articulation|articulated]] with many of the "revolver joints" that give the line its name. Introduced in mid-2006, the main "Yamaguchi Series" line has since reached over 100 numbered figures, not counting unnumbered [[redeco]]s such as [[Ultra Magnus (G1)#Revoltech|Ultra Magnus]] from [[Optimus Prime (G1)/merchandise#Revoltech|Optimus Prime]]. ''Revoltech'' has also expanded to include multiple series, such as one dedicated to ''[[wikipedia:Fist of the North Star|Fist of the North Star]]'' and ''Sci-Fi'' (or ''[[wikipedia:Tokusatsu|Tokusatsu]]'') ''Revoltech'', which features characters from all manner of films.

The figures are primarily made from [[Plastic|PVC plastic]] while the revolver joints and many accessories are [[Plastic|ABS plastic]]. The standard joint (seen to the right) is a 3-piece design, but there is also a double-jointed 5-piece design which is used in the necks of the ''Revoltech'' Transformers.

The joints are interchangeable, making it possible to swap body parts between different figures. This swapping of parts is limited by the fact that not all figures use revolver joints in the same places or to the same extent. Prime, for example, has cut-joints in his shoulders while Megatron has revolver joints, giving him much greater flexibility. The later Starscream and Hot Rod figures also use shoulder revolver joints.

Unusual for a Japanese figure line, ''Revoltech'' freely mixes giant robots with action figures of human characters, such as Dante of ''[[wikipedia:Devil_May_Cry_(series)|Devil May Cry]]'' and Revy of ''[[wikipedia:Black_Lagoon|Black Lagoon]]''. Regardless of height in the source material, all figures in the line stand approximately 12 cm at the head. With this glaring lack of [[scale]], the ''Transformers'' license was a natural, although, like modern-day [[Action Master]]s, the figures trade off increased articulation for a loss of transformability.

Similar jointing was used for the [[Hasbro]] "[[Robot Replicas]]" sub-line.

[[Image:Gen1_revoltech_optimus.jpg|250px|thumb|LOOK AT IT.]]
[[Image:Revoltech gen1 starscream.jpg|250px|thumb|"You'll see, the Decepticons are a swell bunch, and do we have fun!" Surrrrrrrrrrrrrrrre...]]

==''Transformers Revoltech'' figures==
The sculpts for Prime and Megatron were based on prototypes which Kaiyodo first revealed back in 2004. Since this was before the launch of the Revoltech concept, these figures were to feature traditional Kaiyodo joints (meaning a whole bunch of [[Swivel joint|swivel joints]]) and looked somewhat different. The photos released also showed a prototype for a figure of ''[[Transformers: Energon (franchise)|Energon]]'' [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]],<ref>[http://www.fantofan.jp/news/mag/figureking/fk82-6.jpg Scan] from ''[[Figure Ō]]'' magazine, courtesy of Fan to Fan</ref> but nothing more was ever shown of this, and since ''Energon'' has since passed, likely never will.

===Yamaguchi series===
* 19. [[Optimus Prime (G1)/merchandise|Convoy]]
* 19fs. [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#Revoltech|Ultra Magnus]] (redeco of Convoy, Kaiyodo "Friend Shop" exclusive)
* 25. [[Megatron (G1)/merchandise#Revoltech|Megatron]]
* 46. [[Starscream (G1)/toys|Starscream]]
* 47. [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys|Hot Rodimus]]

===Sci-Fi series===
* 30. [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/merchandise#Revoltech|Optimus Prime]]
* 38. [[Bumblebee (Movie)/merchandise#Revoltech|Bumblebee]]
* 40. [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/merchandise#Revoltech|Jet Wing Ver. Optimus Prime]]

==Notes==
*While not actually Transformers, figures 36 and 83 represent variations of the ''Macross'' Valkyrie VF-1S. With some acrylic red paint they could be [[customizing|customized]] into [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]]. Later Revoltech versions of the VF-1 Valkyries are actually able to transform.

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External link==
* [http://www.kaiyodo.co.jp/revoltech/ ''Revoltech'' Official Website]

[[Category:Japanese toylines]]
[[Category:Multi-property brands]]

File:Revoltech gen1 starscream.jpg

2014-02-26T03:27:48Z

Tuurngait: Revoltech action figure of Starscream.

Revoltech action figure of Starscream.

File:Gen1 revoltech optimus.jpg

2014-02-26T03:22:03Z

Tuurngait: Revoltech action figure of Optimus Prime.

Revoltech action figure of Optimus Prime.

Revoltech

2014-02-25T21:46:30Z

Tuurngait: Added a group shot. Will add more of individuals soon.

{{picsneeded|Group-shot of several Revoltech figures including TF}}
[[Image:Revoltech.png|right|150px|thumb|The spiffy revolver joint.]]
[[Image:Revoltech_generation1_starscream_megatron_optimusprime_rodimus_convoy_ultramagnus.jpg‎|left|300px|thumb|The RevoTech Gang.]]
'''''Revoltech''''' (リボルテック ''Riborutekku'') is a [[multi-property brand]] of super-articulated action figures produced by Japanese toy company [[Kaiyodo]]. The whole selling point of the line is that the figures are [[Articulation|articulated]] with many of the "revolver joints" that give the line its name. Introduced in mid-2006, the main "Yamaguchi Series" line has since reached over 100 numbered figures, not counting unnumbered [[redeco]]s such as [[Ultra Magnus (G1)#Revoltech|Ultra Magnus]] from [[Optimus Prime (G1)/merchandise#Revoltech|Optimus Prime]]. ''Revoltech'' has also expanded to include multiple series, such as one dedicated to ''[[wikipedia:Fist of the North Star|Fist of the North Star]]'' and ''Sci-Fi'' (or ''[[wikipedia:Tokusatsu|Tokusatsu]]'') ''Revoltech'', which features characters from all manner of films.

The figures are primarily made from [[Plastic|PVC plastic]] while the revolver joints and many accessories are [[Plastic|ABS plastic]]. The standard joint (seen to the right) is a 3-piece design, but there is also a double-jointed 5-piece design which is used in the necks of the ''Revoltech'' Transformers.

The joints are interchangeable, making it possible to swap body parts between different figures. This swapping of parts is limited by the fact that not all figures use revolver joints in the same places or to the same extent. Prime, for example, has cut-joints in his shoulders while Megatron has revolver joints, giving him much greater flexibility. The later Starscream and Hot Rod figures also use shoulder revolver joints.

Unusual for a Japanese figure line, ''Revoltech'' freely mixes giant robots with action figures of human characters, such as Dante of ''[[wikipedia:Devil_May_Cry_(series)|Devil May Cry]]'' and Revy of ''[[wikipedia:Black_Lagoon|Black Lagoon]]''. Regardless of height in the source material, all figures in the line stand approximately 12 cm at the head. With this glaring lack of [[scale]], the ''Transformers'' license was a natural, although, like modern-day [[Action Master]]s, the figures trade off increased articulation for a loss of transformability.

Similar jointing was used for the [[Hasbro]] "[[Robot Replicas]]" sub-line.

==''Transformers Revoltech'' figures==
The sculpts for Prime and Megatron were based on prototypes which Kaiyodo first revealed back in 2004. Since this was before the launch of the Revoltech concept, these figures were to feature traditional Kaiyodo joints (meaning a whole bunch of [[Swivel joint|swivel joints]]) and looked somewhat different. The photos released also showed a prototype for a figure of ''[[Transformers: Energon (franchise)|Energon]]'' [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]],<ref>[http://www.fantofan.jp/news/mag/figureking/fk82-6.jpg Scan] from ''[[Figure Ō]]'' magazine, courtesy of Fan to Fan</ref> but nothing more was ever shown of this, and since ''Energon'' has since passed, likely never will.

===Yamaguchi series===
* 19. [[Optimus Prime (G1)/merchandise|Convoy]]
* 19fs. [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#Revoltech|Ultra Magnus]] (redeco of Convoy, Kaiyodo "Friend Shop" exclusive)
* 25. [[Megatron (G1)/merchandise#Revoltech|Megatron]]
* 46. [[Starscream (G1)/toys|Starscream]]
* 47. [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys|Hot Rodimus]]

===Sci-Fi series===
* 30. [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/merchandise#Revoltech|Optimus Prime]]
* 38. [[Bumblebee (Movie)/merchandise#Revoltech|Bumblebee]]
* 40. [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/merchandise#Revoltech|Jet Wing Ver. Optimus Prime]]

==Notes==
*While not actually Transformers, figures 36 and 83 represent variations of the ''Macross'' Valkyrie VF-1S. With some acrylic red paint they could be [[customizing|customized]] into [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]]. Later Revoltech versions of the VF-1 Valkyries are actually able to transform.

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External link==
* [http://www.kaiyodo.co.jp/revoltech/ ''Revoltech'' Official Website]

[[Category:Japanese toylines]]
[[Category:Multi-property brands]]

File:Revoltech generation1 starscream megatron optimusprime rodimus convoy ultramagnus.jpg

2014-02-25T21:39:49Z

Tuurngait: Four Transformers from the Revoltech action figure series. Gen 1 Starscream, Megatron, Optimus Prime, Ultra Magnus, and Rodimus.

Four Transformers from the Revoltech action figure series. Gen 1 Starscream, Megatron, Optimus Prime, Ultra Magnus, and Rodimus.