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[[Image:Revoltech.png|right|150px|thumb|The spiffy revolver joint.]] | |||
'''Revoltech''' is a [[multi-property brand]] of super-articulated action figures produced by Japanese toy company [[wikipedia:Kaiyodo|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, as of July 2008, the line was on its 57th numbered figure, not counting unnumbered [[ | '''''Revoltech''''' is a [[multi-property brand]] of super-articulated action figures produced by Japanese toy company [[wikipedia:Kaiyodo|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, as of July 2008, the line was on its 57th numbered figure, not counting unnumbered [[redeco]]s such as [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] from [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys|Optimus Prime]]. | ||
The figures are primarily made from [[Plastic|PVC plastic]] while the revolver joints and many accessories are [[Plastic|ABS plastic]]. The standard joint(seen below) is a 3-piece design, but there is also a double-jointed 5-piece design which is used in the necks of Prime, Megatron, and presumably the upcoming Transformers. | The figures are primarily made from [[Plastic|PVC plastic]] while the revolver joints and many accessories are [[Plastic|ABS plastic]]. The standard joint(seen below) is a 3-piece design, but there is also a double-jointed 5-piece design which is used in the necks of Prime, Megatron, and presumably the upcoming Transformers. | ||
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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. | 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 | 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. | Similar jointing was used for the [[Hasbro]] "[[Robot Replicas]]" sub-line. | ||
==''Transformers'' | ==''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 ''[[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> | 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 ''[[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 so far nothing more has been shown of this, and since ''Energon'' has since passed, likely never will. | ||
* 19. [[Optimus Prime (G1)/merchandise|Convoy]] | |||
* 19. [[Optimus Prime (G1)/merchandise|Convoy | * 19fs. [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#Revoltech|Ultra Magnus]] (redeco of Convoy, Kaiyodo "Friend Shop" exclusive) | ||
* 19fs. [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#Revoltech|Ultra Magnus]] ( | |||
* 25. [[Megatron (G1)/toys|Megatron]] | * 25. [[Megatron (G1)/toys|Megatron]] | ||
* 46. [[Starscream (G1)/toys|Starscream]] | * 46. [[Starscream (G1)/toys|Starscream]] | ||
* 47. [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys|Hot Rodimus | * 47. [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys|Hot Rodimus]] | ||
==Notes== | ==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]]. | 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]]. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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==External link== | ==External link== | ||
* [http://www.kaiyodo.co.jp/revoltech/ Revoltech Official Website] | * [http://www.kaiyodo.co.jp/revoltech/ ''Revoltech'' Official Website] | ||
[[Category:Japanese toylines]] | [[Category:Japanese toylines]] | ||
[[Category:Multi-property brands]] | [[Category:Multi-property brands]] | ||
Revision as of 23:10, 23 November 2010
Revoltech 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 articulated with many of the "revolver joints" that give the line its name. Introduced in mid-2006, as of July 2008, the line was on its 57th numbered figure, not counting unnumbered redecos such as Ultra Magnus from Optimus Prime.
The figures are primarily made from PVC plastic while the revolver joints and many accessories are ABS plastic. The standard joint(seen below) is a 3-piece design, but there is also a double-jointed 5-piece design which is used in the necks of Prime, Megatron, and presumably the upcoming 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 Devil May Cry and Revy of 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 Masters, 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 joints) and looked somewhat different. The photos released also showed a prototype for a figure of Energon Optimus Prime,[1] but so far nothing more has been shown of this, and since Energon has since passed, likely never will.
- 19. Convoy
- 19fs. Ultra Magnus (redeco of Convoy, Kaiyodo "Friend Shop" exclusive)
- 25. Megatron
- 46. Starscream
- 47. Hot Rodimus
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 customized into Jetfire.
