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[UPDATED] A model kit of the U.S.C.S.S. Prometheus to be released in 2013!

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Fellow Promethians and toy/figure/model collectors, I was doing another extended search about [b]Prometheus[/b] related merchandise products such as [b]model kits[/b], [b]action figures[/b] and other [b]collectibles[/b]. When checking the news section of one of my favourite model kit manufacturers [url=http://www.fantastic-plastic.com/index.htm]'Fantastic Plastic'[/url], I found out that they have scheduled a resin model kit of the [url=http://www.fantastic-plastic.com/PrometheusCatalogPage.htm]U.S.C.S.S. Prometheus[/url] to be released in [b]March 2013![/b] [img]https://hylobatidae.org/files/user_id_1/prometheus-spacecraft.jpg[/img] The quality of the model kits from this brand is generally outstanding and therefore of great value. Make sure to browse through the other sections on the site and see what else they have on offer, you might find a few old gems! As for the model of the [b]U.S.C.S.S. Prometheus[/b] itself, they haven't really announced a prize, scale or any other details of the model yet, so we just have to wait and see how things will develop over the next few months. I assume that the level of detail will be very similar to their model kit of the [url=http://www.fantastic-plastic.com/C-21DragonPage.htm]C-21 "Dragon" Assault Ship[/url] from [b]Avatar[/b], which when disregarding the movie itself, is still a great looking ship. At least Cameron got that part right. [img]http://www.fantastic-plastic.com/C-21DragonBoxArt400.jpg[/img] Check out the [url=http://www.fantastic-plastic.com/C-21AssaultShipCatalogPage.htm]C-21 "Dragon" Assault Ship[/url] for a comparison in quality. Since they haven't given us details or a pre-order option yet, one will have to send them an e-mail to express an interest. [b]So, for all you peeps who consider doing so, please don't forget to ask them if it would be possible to be able to change the model from flight mode to stationary (landed) mode.[/b] As for now, they said the model will be displayed in flight mode, which really wouldn't be my preferred option. For some reason I find her better looking when landed, somehow closer to the [b]Nostromo[/b] perhaps. ;-) Most of the experienced modellers amongst you probably know that resin as a material can be tricky when it comes to movable parts, but I don't see any reason why they couldn't introduce at least 6 parts (the 2 wings and their 4 thruster cores/mountings), using polystyrene injection moulding. Well, they could also use it for other delicate/filigree parts such as the antennae and the landing gear perhaps. Anyway, I think this is great news and I hope other manufacturers like AMT and Revell will also have a go and get licenses for [b]Prometheus[/b] related vehicles/vessels, such as the [b]RT-01[/b], the [b]Juggernaut[/b], the [b]Medpod[/b] and maybe an updated version of the [b]Engineer's navigation seat[/b]. Let's keep fingers crossed and our eyes open. Please contribute to this thread with any news related to [b]Prometheus[/b] based merchandise, especially model kits and action figures like the [b][url=http://necaonline.com/34497/blog/press-releases/prometheus-has-landed/]Engineers by NECA[/url][/b] and [b][url=http://www.hottoys.com.hk/index.php]Hot Toys[/url][/b] which will be released later this year. Cheers guys, HAL/Jost [b][UPDATE] February 2013:[/b] There are some news regarding the model kit of the [b]U.S.C.S.S. Prometheus[/b] by [b]Fantastic Plastic.[/b] The release date has now been pushed back to August 2013 but from what I can see it happened for a good reason. [b]Fantastic Plastic[/b] originally intended to show her only in flight mode. That's now been changed to: "This kit will be designed to display the Prometheus in its in-flight or landed configuration." Furthermore, the scale has been confirmed to be 1:500, which should result in a kit around 34cm long (Weylands vessel in the film measures around 560ft)! That seems like a good scale to me and shold allow for a great level of detail and accuracy. If you also can't wait to see more updates or previews on this make sure you come back and check every now and then! [b][UPDATE] March 2013:[/b] This just in: Unfortunately, the release date for the [b]U.S.C.S.S. Prometheus[/b] model has been pushed back even further to October 2013. I start wondering if this is actually gonna happen altogether... :/
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wicked! I want a Bob figure.
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@David: LOL! Wrapped in BACON??
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ahahah, sure, why not!!
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excellent! thanks for sharing HAL! Long time no see!
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Hal 9000 You are such a lad, I will be monitoring this page until they are available... Me LIkes! Thanks again for posting
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I build models a lot. The Avatar ship looks pretty weak on detail. Hope Prometheus looks better. We need kotobukiya to make one.
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@genjitsu17: I agree with you on the detailing of the Assault Ship, but it's so far the only one out there, I only mentioned it to indicate something for comparison as in what to expect, but hoping that it'll be bigger and more detailed including to have movable parts, of course. [b]Like I said, if you decide to send them an e-mail, make sure you mention all those things as it's still early days and they might be keen to take constructive criticism on board![/b] A shame Halcyon went out of business, as I'm also a proud owner of all the vehicles, they produced back then, a few still unfinished, unfortunately...
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Werd. I'm used to Japanese model kits that move, function, etc. And sooo much sharp detail. I have resin kits but only for characters. I hope we will get some options in the coming months. Good find though!!
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waiting for the pre 0rder date right on
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@NCC: like I stated in the original post, there's none yet. You have to send them an e-mail instead and I guess they'll put you on a waiting list. But then again, I'm sure there'll be a pre-order date at some point.
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oh ya baby ,,,,
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i used to look at Fantastic Plastic all the time , but never looked at them for a while ,,,
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Yeah same here, it was pure coincidence when I was going through my bookmarks today and then I saw that they had it announced already a few weeks ago. Bazinga!
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Oh, I almost forgot. I found this two days ago and thought I might post it just as well here in this context. Until we have decent models (no offense to the LEGO community), this will have to do... [url=http://io9.com/5920942/these-lego-prometheus-models-need-tiny-smarmy-androids/gallery/1]LEGO Prometheus[/url] [img]http://img.gawkerassets.com/img/17qvfkadpf7tcjpg/original.jpg[/img]
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I'll take 10!
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That's great news for we model builders. Would be nice if one of the larger firms had been contracted to make this in injection-molded styrene as resin kits tend to be a lot more expensive.
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Thanks for the heads up! I'll be picking one up for sure. BTW...If you look a little more there are at least 3 other lego versions of the Prometheus. I'm not a lego fan or anything just saw them posted on a blog with the pic you posted.
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Best News I've heard all week! Totally toked!
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[UPDATE on the Prometheus model kit] Got a response from Fantastic Plastic a few days ago, here's what they said: [i]"Thanks for your note. I'll add you to the Prometheus reservations list. As you yourself note, making the model "transformable" would be a daunting and cost-prohibitive task, especially since much of the architecture MOVES during the process. The engine pods alone undergo a significant metamorphosis when going into the landing phase. I hope our"in-flight" version proves exciting enough for you. I'll be sure to check out your website, as I need to accumulate as much data as I can to make the best possible kit. WATCH THE SKIES!!! Allen B. Ury Fantastic Plastic Models"[/i]
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added myself to the list ... hope they take there time on the detail

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