September - 2013

02.09

HALO - Emile A-239 Spartan-III pre-order is closed (it will be available later via our retailers), but BAMBALANDSTORE exclusive HALO - Spartan Mark V EVA is still available at www.bambalandstore.com for 220USD (worldwide shipping is included in the price).

03.09

Top photo of the August 2013 photo thread at our forum by chatchawan


This month I decided not to limit myself (why should I, if we have so many great photos?!) and we have 12 special mentions:



by holiday, AlPred, Darthgothikus, JDF48, apple juice, english, Print, tome, scumonkey, counterfeit, chiendol, woof!

Thanks to everyone bellow, who submitted their awesome entries to August photo thread:

dennisok, comicAddict, Chivo, Grish, sunnycrowe, fadeworks, Timbot, Skuldren, Oracle, Twenty4Hundred, A_Locomotive, Forty24, zbrushman, RavenFox, Mouse9090, joshimus, A-vin, JL2309, nixon, squarehead, RavenFox, Adjie, Sideburns, royvis

If you guys got inspired by looking at all the amazing photos September photo thread is open and waiting for you!

DETAILED review of WWRp (1/12th scale) WF Jungler Grunt + Purecamo Square by our boardie: Yama86


Ashley Wood about something called: AWESOME OCTOBER ONLINE THINGY


"Looks like the 7th Ani-com and Games Expo had been taken out back and told it wont be happening this year ! But this crummy news gives way to the news of the first AWESOME OCTOBER ONLINE THINGY! JC’s, Ronin TK’s and much more! more info as we get closer!"

If you wanna share the thoughts about October Online Thingy, you can do it here on our forum.

Popbot TKLUB #4 RONIN OYA SUN + SUP BOMB teaser. Figure will be packaged in oldschool whitebox with sticker illustrated by Ashley Wood. First of four TKLUB figures towards a classic 1/6th scale Tomorrow Queens figure.


Here is Ashley Wood explaining about that classic Tomorrow Queens figure and giving a bit of intel on TKLUB #4 fig:
"Re CLASSIC TQ, in that I mean the same as the original HK Venture release, same except the shirt decal will be different and hair color. Here is some intel on SUN’S lunch box. Oh yea, I guess its kinda a no brainer that SUN and MOON both hang together doing Roniny type things in the outerverse.
-Ash"

Two pre-orders are still live at www.bambaladnstore.com

Bambaland exclusive HALO - Spartan Mark V EVA for 220USD (worldwide shipping is included in the price)


more photos and info here

and

AP ANKOU EX SXCLB BOUNCER and LITTLE SHADOW MK2 LATEX SET for 120USD (worldwide shipping is included in the price)


If you don't know how ANKOU EX SXCLB BOUNCER looks like, he is the big guy on the left, next to regular Ankous on the photo below


04.09

Fan-art by dedicated to HALO pre-order at www.bambalandstore.com


3A THINGY ONLINE EXCLUSIVE - Isobelle Pasha's best friend LIZBETH PARAMOUR - made and ready to ship! I would say it's a part of AWESOME OCTOBER ONLINE THINGY, which was announced yesterday.


AK DEAD EASY CORP ZOMB MD CRACK ZOMB SOLDIERS (1/6th scale) are coming on pre-order to Bambalandstore on September 13th, 9:00AM Hong Kong time.
Here is an older photo for now:


This week we started shipping out:
The Adventures of Isobelle Pascha – Isobelle Cock-Tail release
and WWR Frank Deep Powder Sniper + Snippy the sniped Snow Square MK1LR

Here are first hands on photos:

The Adventures of Isobelle Pascha - Isobelle Cock-Tail and Wampi 2xet hands on, photographed by Facebook Legionnaire A-Pin


WWR Frank Deep Powder Sniper + Snippy the sniped Snow Square MK1LR, photographed by Facebook Legionnaire Yang Nick


06.09

Ashley Wood about something very exciting and called:World of 3A or WO3A
"As a fan and collector myself I find the not just the product interesting but also the story and info behind them and the people etc, combine that with a love of publishing – 3A with IDW will start releasing a Bi Monthly 3A mag Called WO3A, available online or from your fav shop that stocks comics etc. It will have features on upcoming and past toys, articles that give a look into how we operate and explain when you get a pink Square an it was white in the photo’s etc. I have wanted to do this since we started but its only now I think we have the history and future to make it a good read. it will have comics and artwork as well. Ill have dates and info soon!"

All I can add that If all goes according to the plan it will be done in 12" x 12" format.

Killer photos of Popbot TKLUB #1 Oroshi 18 and Darky chase by our boardie terce


Gorgeous shot of Ashley Wood collection - Polong (GID) Ghost Lily's Severed Foot by our forum veteran Alice Adrenochrome


Since not even one, but TWO pre-orders are still live at www.bambalandstore.com , I decided to show again all the amazing fan-art by our boardies.

Here is fan-art and sketches inspired by and dedicated to AP ANKOU EX SXCLB BOUNCER and LITTLE SHADOW MK2 LATEX SET


online gallery:
https://imgur.com/a/siBOu - authors names added: BRiZL (2), smallahlee, fink, chalky, Chong Wey Ming, kaiserfrog19, forty24, cromagnus

And some fan-art dedicated to 3A x HALO collaboration and HALO - Emile A-239 Spartan-III & Bambaland exclusive HALO - SPARTAN MARK V EVA in particular


album link: https://imgur.com/a/3gHoT - authors names added: smallahlee, stored high in transit (2), Mouse9090, BRiZL

07.09

New fan-art submitted to F5 bar dedicated to 3A x HALO collaboration, by our boardie: stored high in transit


Adventure Kartel Dead Easy Corp comic by Ashley Wood:


Ashley Wood speaks more about World of 3A / WOA3 magazine and shares cover design examples:


"With a freshly minted Brent Ashe logo I sketched out some cover designs that will represent our 12″x12″ mags meta look! First issue should be available worldwide in Jan 2014! Actually it had better be as it has a 3AA 2014 article that will kinda be defunct after Jan right ?
I want you guys to be involved, we want a nice Q&A section, so interesting questions can be sent to Gimby, also HIREZ 3A toy photos by you guys will be represented as well, so send away!"

In addition to what Ashley mentioned about WO3A magazine just now, please use gimbat@threeAonline.com email for your Q&A submissions and to send your 3A toys photos in high resolution.

If you rather prefer to use threeA toy forum, you can use “Ask” thread to submit your questions.

AKLUB DEAD EASY CORP set is coming on pre-order to Bambalandstore on September 13th, 9:00AM Hong Kong time for 260USD.

This set will be the third set (GOLDEN DOLPHIN NO SHIT ON THESE FLIPPERS SET and Dead Astronaut Gangsta Black and White Two-Figure Set – were first two) purchase within Adventure Kartel club which goes towards 1/6th scale MS SHADOW figure. To remind you: MS SHADOW will not be available anywhere else and to receive it you have to make four AKLUB sets purchases. MS SHADOW comes free, however you will have to cover the shipping charges.

AKLUB unlike TKLUB isn’t limited to 3AA members only.

More info and teasers to follow, have a good weekend everyone!

Awesome shot of 2000AD ABC Warriors Blackhole edition Mongrol and WWRp 1G Dawn Patrol Armstrong by Facebook Legionnaire GX Seventy-eight


09.09

1/6th scale AK Dead Easy Corp Potato Commander price to be announced.


Adventure Kartel THE BITCH Low Blow Specialist. Meanest dog in new Alexandria, a right bitch - Bleak Mission. More info about price and when it's coming to Bambalandstore soon!


Here are the art teasers of both AK Dead Easy Corp Potato Commander and AK THE BITCH which were shown before the photos:


Adventure Kartel Peppermint Grove Music Journalist – "kicking into town November" as mentioned on our threeA production blog.


Fan-art by our forum boardie: kanaruck, dedicated to ACTION PORTABLE (1/12th scale) ANKOU EX SXCLB BOUNCER & LITTLE SHADOW MK2 LATEX SET resident sale, which is still happening at www.bambalandstore.com


Updated shot (including new boots) of 1/6th scale AKLUB Dead Easy Corp ZOMB MD CRACK ZOMB SOLDIERS set. It goes up for pre-order on September 13th at www.bambalandstore.com for 260USD.


WWR Frank Deep Powder Sniper + Snippy the sniped Snow Square MK1LR photographed by our Facebook Legionnaire Ian Ross Lallen


and Facebook Legionnaire Dennis Chau


Shipping update:

This week we will start shipping out following figures:

*Popbot Dead Equine In the Service of Him Super Set to Bambalandstore customers
*Real Steel: Atom

Recently fully shipped out figures & releases are:

*The Adventures of Isobelle Pascha - Isobelle Cock-Tail release
*WWR Frank Deep Powder Sniper + Snippy the sniped Snow Square MK1LR
*Popbot Dead Equine In the Service of Him Super Set shipped by sea to USA customers

Our Customer Service will be able to provide tracking numbers starting from next week (once parcels enter the shipping system). If you have some questions about your orders or general threeA related questions, please never hesitate to contact our Customer Service professionals at cs@threeAonline.com , we will be delighted to help you! If you prefer social networks, you can reach out for advice and direction to 3Asupport on twitter or engage with our official 3AVOX Facebook page.

12.09

3AVOX newsletter special edition dedicated to upcoming AKLUB Dead Easy Corp set pre-order and Potato Commander:
http://us1.campaign-archive2.com/?u=df39a60ebc972356a8428c41e&id=a082174576&e

Dead Easy Corp - Zomb MD Crack Zomb Soldiers
Normally found in sweaty dick pouches of jungles and other septic enviro's doing shit that is best left unmentioned, but when the robots have New Alexandria bent over the shitter ready to give them the old private school welcome Zomb and Human alike have to join forces to send them packing!


AKLUB Dead Easy Corp Set Contains:

Private - Cornowski
Corporal - Veal Edwards
Sergeant - Sweatbread Jones

WHEN AND WHERE

September 13th, 2013 at 9:00am Hong Kong time
at www.bambalandstore.com

PRICING + INFO

Dead Easy Corp 1/6th Scale 3-Figure Set: $260 USD


Dead Easy Corp: Potato Commander 1/6th Scale Single Figure: $120 USD


The 3-Figure Dead Easy Corp Set will be the third of four AKLUB purchase that goes towards the free 1/6th Scale MS SHADOW figure.
MS SHADOW will not be available anywhere else and to receive it you have to purchase all four AKLUB sets.
MS SHADOW is free, however you will have to cover the shipping charges for her.
AKLUB isn’t limited to 3AA members only and is open to all 3A customers.
The first two AKLUB sets - The Golden Dolphin and Dead Astronaut Gangsta - offered in July and August respectively are sold out.

Event page on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/events/452082848240754/

Additional info:
*Helmets aren't removable on any of Zombs
*Potato Commander sculpt is the same as one of Dead Easy Corp set Zombs sculpt

Here is the art from F5 Bar and Grill thread dedicated to AKLUB Dead Easy Corp set and Potato Commander single pre-order:


album link: https://imgur.com/a/2z3L9 (author names will be added later on)

AK KA-Mumb review by our boardie Yama86


Real Steel: Atom hands on photos by Facebook Legionnaire Terry Lin


Real Steel: Atom with lights on, photographed by our boardie: HOM , you need 3 x AAA batteries for Atom's body and three AG1(LR621) batteries for his head (please refer to the manual, which comes with the fig for full & detailed instructions).


This image was shared on our blog under the title: BLUE EDO 4th in line. Why four? TKLUB #3 release consisted of two-figure E.D.O Momba 001 + 002 set and then there was third EDO: E.D.O Red Commander surprise release.


13.09

AK Dead Easy Corp 3-Figure set is up at www.bambalandstore.com

Ashley Wood about AK Potato Commander, which seems to be coming and going from Bambalandstore:
"oh yea , Ol Potato has a all new zomb had, forgot to mention that."

HAPPY BLACK FRIDAY


(direct link, if image above isn't showing: https://i.imgur.com/oUwgYvA.jpg )

AK Potato Commander and AKLUB Dead Easy Corp 3-Figure set screenshots from the store...did you notice the part about posters?


For AKLUB set: Dead Easy Corp Poster and comic double sided poster.

and AK Potato Commander single comes with: POTATO poster!

GID surprise:

HEY, WHATS THAT WEIRD GLOW, AND WHATS SMELLS WEIRD?


Description from the store:
ADVENTURE KARTEL GID EASY CORP SET
3x 1/6th scale, fully articulated figures which are the three soldier GID zombs, who knows what they look like, but they will be glowy bits! Also included GID Easy Corp Poster!

Price: 260USD

14.09

Ashley Wood thanking everyone for the support shown for AK Dead Corp pre-order:
"Heya chaps, just a quick note to express my gratitude for the support of the AK DEC, in this day where mostly tie ins and top tier licenses get the attention its feels rather nifty as I get the chance to continue the AK world as I do! For those interested, the next AK set and final in the hunt for MS SHADOW is the long awaited ZOMB MD and NURSE!
Back to it!
ASH"

Final batches of AK Potato Commander and AK GID EASY CORP SET left the building.
AKLUB Dead Easy Corp 3-Figure Set is still up at www.bambalandstore.com for now, but we plan to take it down from the store later today.
Thank you for your support again!

If you missed HALO – A239 EMILE SPARTAN-III pre-order at Bambaland few weeks ago, it’s already available at our retailers with 1st quarter 2014, as an estimated shipping time. For instance here is the spotlight on Emile at official HALO WAYPOINT blog with some extra images.


AKLUB Dead Easy Corp 3-Figure Set is gone from www.bambalandstore.com and pre-order is fully closed now. Hope you guys are excited for next chapter of AKLUB, Zomb MD and Nurse as much, as I am! Now it's time to say goodbye to F5 bar dedicated to AKLUB Dead Easy Corp set and AK Potato Commander single pre-order and show you all the amazing fan-art by our boardies:


album link: https://imgur.com/a/2z3L9 - author names added

As always, HUGE thanks to all the authors!
chatchawan (x 2), Chog Wey Ming, Brian Vallesteros, BRiZL, Tom Mackinger, KC Choon, grandpastern, Sideburns, thejikas, chanimation (x 2), illproxy (x 2), skmonteiro, dienstag, Mouse9090, frargle, Forty24

31 Dark Cowboy In the Service of Him Super Set hands on photos can be found here on our 3AVOX page (with author names and links in description). Here are some of them:

16.09

Four interesting photos / teasers popped up at threeA blog today and you can see all of them below.

A bit more on THREEA ONLINE THINGY...

- What's it all about?

- It's about thingy, see you at Bamba on the evening of 29th September and morning of the 30th...

3A WE CREATE WORLDS and thingys


Something mysterious popped up at our blog today with the following heading: WE ARE ALWAYS MILKY GHOSTS IN OCTOBER.


Adventure Kartel Merde Mission for 3A premade sale.


TKLUB #2: NAGE M.I.A and Ghost NAGE chase boxes:


17.09

Ashley Wood about VALVe Team Fortress 2 - Mann vs. Machine Robot Heavy (pre-order starts on September 27th 9:00AM Hong Kong time):
"Oh yea, let me add thee are not some limp wristed statue, these are authentically articulated and have light up eyes, spooky indeed ! Each costs 220 bucks shipped to your frontline, and the Bambaland version comes with Boxing gloves to boot…I know!!!!, gave you a few moments to take that in."


Our 3A online thingy has been moved from early October to late September, like Ashley Wood’s art hinted (shown below). See you at Bambalandstore on evening of September 29th and morning of September 30th.


AK BE A GOLDEN DOLPHIN 1:1 HEAD GARB

*SLIP ON THE FURRY DOLPHIN HEAD GARB, AND DO WHAT YOU WANT, IT'S THE GOLDEN WAY!

*Of course the Dolphin cannot be blamed for anything!

*this is not a toy, 16 years and over*


China International Comics Expo is back and we are looking forward to see you there! We will provide more details (including booth number soon). We have a rather cool booth there, swing by and say hello!

中国国际漫画节展会（穗港澳ACG动漫游戏展）
China International Comics Expo（ACG Comics & Games Expo）

展会日期：2013年10月1日至5日
展会时间：9:00-17:00
展会地点：广州•琶洲广交会展馆A区（地铁8号线新港东站A出口）

展览地址:
中国进出口商品交易会展馆
（中国广州市海珠区阅江中路380号）
展馆A区：地铁8号线新港东站A出口

Venue: China Import and Export Fair Complex
(No. 380, Yuejiang Zhong Road, Guangzhou)
Exhibition Hall Area A：Exit A of Xingang Dong Metro
Station, Line 8

The Adventures of Isobelle Pascha - Isobelle Cock-Tail and Wampi 2xet hands on photos by our boardie drunkdroid – who used custom clothes (not made by us) and Johan + Johan's banana to make these pics


Our official home on Instagram ( threeAtoys ) reached 2000 followers!


Want to thank everyone who is following us there, likes our photos, engages in conversations and provides feedback. If you don't have smartphones and want to follow us on Instagram, you can check the Instagram tab attached to our Facebook page 3AVOX as well: [ur=https://www.facebook.com/3AVOX/app_267091300008193]just click here.[/url]

Our boardie, friend and 3A forum Veteran Dolly announced that we will be having 3ALegion booth at NYCC (booth #116), click here for full info (which is available at the moment). If you don't know, Dolly helped made 3A Legion fan-booth possible at NYCC'11 and it was awesome, so you guys who are going to NYCC are in good hands.


18.09

Quick update today.

Adventure Kartel Golden Dolphin declares 3A Online Thingy (evening of September 29th and morning of September 30th at www.bambalandstore.com ) for existing 3AA members only.


Thread dedicated to 3A Online Thingy can be found here on the forum.

Beautiful drawing by Ashley Wood and a heads up that www.bambalandstore.com will offer a small stock of the SDCC'13 carded t-shirts soon.


If you haven't seen two SDCC'13 Adventure Kartel – Dead Astronaut Gangsta and Popbot – Lasstranaut carded t-shirts designs, you can find them here:


VALVe Team Fortress 2 - Mann vs. Machine Robot Heavy, pre-order for which starts on September 27th 9:00AM Hong Kong time stands 12" tall.

20-21.09

Two more shots of VALVe Team Fortress 2 Mann vs. Machine Robot Heavy (pre-order starts on September 27th 9:00AM Hong Kong time at www.bambalandstore.com , price: 220USD )


Robot Heavy set and singles offered at Bambalandstore come with boxing gloves, which is Bambaland exclusive accessory.

Bambaland exclusive VALVe Team Fortress 2 Mann vs. Machine Robot Heavy BLUE + RED 2-figure set (comes with two pairs of boxing gloves) will be available for special price: 400USD


Some specs of the figures and info:

*Fully posable figure stands 12-inchess tall
*More than 30 points of articulation
*Features illuminated LED eyes
*Includes the Heavy’s signature minigun
*Figures purchased at Bambalandstore come with boxing gloves
*RED and BLUE ROBOT HEAVY will be available separately for 220USD each at Bambalandstore

Mid-Autumn Festival Holidays at threeA office. We will be back to work in full force on Monday.


We want to congratulate all our friends in Asia with Mid-Autumn Festival and wish you to enjoy the festivities!

Very interesting review of Popbot Dead Equine In the Service of Him Super Set by our boardie zelevol can be found here.

People just don't realize how huge our figures are...on our boardie's Wards display you can see lots of cool and big threeA figures, including mentioned above Popbot In the Service of Him Super Set, Gundam x Ashley Wood Zaku inspiration model and 2000AD Mongrol!


Fun photos of WWR Frank Deep Powder Sniper + Snippy the sniped Snow Square MK1LR by our Facebook Legionnaire Jonathan Padilla


22.09

Launch issue of LOOKBOOK 3A, dedicated to TEAM FORTRESS 2 - ROBOT HEAVY available here for download:

http://www.threeaonline.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/Lookbook3A_Issue001_TF2RobotHeavy_v002.pdf

LOOKBOOK 3A is a digital companion for our upcoming new print magazine WO3A.


You got to check it out!

A bit of a summary (check the PDF file for entire info and LOTS of photos):

WELCOME TO THE LAUNCH ISSUE OF LOOKBOOK 3A, a digital companion for our upcoming new print magazine WO3A. Over the past five years, 3A has continued to challenge itself to become one of the premiere toy companies in the world. In 2008 we started with just a single figure with an edition of only 50 pieces and since that time we’ve created an extensive series of 1/6th and 1/12th collectible figures based on the creations of 3A Co-founder Ashley Wood. His worlds of World War Robot, Popbot and Adventure Kartel have offered us opportunities to explore innovations in sculpting, paint application and tailored clothing that have garnered 3A a passionate and loyal fanbase of collectors from around the world. Along the way we have worked with great companies such as Valve, Marvel, Konami, 343 Studios, Capcom - bringing their stunning virtual worlds to life in physical form.
With this inaugural issue of Lookbook 3A, we are proud to showcase our latest figure from Valve’s award-winning series of games - Team Fortress 2. Anyone that knows 3A knows that we love robots, so after creating 1/6th scale versions of the Atlas and P-body robots from Portal 2 earlier this year, how could we say no when the Robot Heavy came calling?
Presented here in detail for the first time, we offer an extensive look at both the Red and Blu Robot Heavy Collectible Figures. Each character stands 12-inches tall, features over 30 points of articulation and like the Portal 2 robots we created, the Robot Heavy features electronic LED illuminated eyes (in either Red or Blu of course). Each figure also comes with The Heavy signature minigun weapon.
The Robot Heavy will be offered for sale first at the 3A online store - Bambalandstore.com and later in the year at other selected online retailers. The Bambaland Editions will be the only way to purchase both the Red and Blu together as an exclusive box set. In addition both the single verisons and box set versions from Bambaland will come with an additional set of interchangeable Boxing Glove hands.

RED ROBOT HEAVY BAMBALAND EXCLUSIVE - 220USD


- Includes Free International Shipping
- Fully Posable Figure Stands 12-Inches (30.5cm) Tall
- More Than 30 Points Of Articulation
- Features Illuminated LED Eyes
- Includes The Heavy’s Signature Minigun Weapon
- Bambaland Exclusive Includes Interchangeable
Set Of Red Boxing Glove Hands

BLU ROBOT HEAVY BAMBALAND EXCLUSIVE - 220USD


- Includes Free International Shipping
- Fully Posable Figure Stands 12-Inches (30.5cm) Tall
- More Than 30 Points Of Articulation
- Features Illuminated LED Eyes
- Includes The Heavy’s Signature Minigun Weapon
- Bambaland Exclusive Includes Interchangeable
Set Of Blu Boxing Glove Hands

BLU + RED ROBOT HEAVY BAMBALAND EXCLUSIVE 2-FIGURE BOX SET - 400USD


- Includes Free International Shipping
- Come With Two Fully Posable Figures, Each Standing 12-Inches (30.5cm) Tall
- More Than 30 Points Of Articulation
- Features Illuminated LED Eyes
- Includes The Heavy’s Signature Minigun Weapon
- Bambaland Exclusive Box Set Includes Two Sets
Of Interchangeable Boxing Glove Hands - Red + Blu

This Sunday is the day of premieres at threeA, first LOOKBOOK 3A and now excited to present you: Sunday Q&A! The idea is that we will do such Q&A sessions with Ashley Wood as regular, as possible and ideally few times per month. Of course it depends largely on Ashley Wood's time schedule and amount of original and interesting questions you will be sending us.

So, if you have interesting and original question (e.g. not when certain figures are shipping) on your mind, please send them to gimbat@threeAonline.com or use "Ask" thread at threeA forum.

Without further ado, here we go:

Q: Can you please share some info on new Les Mort figure? How different is it going to be from old one?
A: Future Mort will land one day as part of the AK line, the skull faced characters will pop up more and more in the AK world. Difference will be a Mort that has fought his way back front the future, so he ain't a dandy like the original release!

Q: What's the biggest challenge of making LASSTRANAUT figure, which been in production for a while now?
A: Waiting to get it right, like all the figure outside License stuff, its all me and my whims. Lasstranaut is slowly changing and I want to make sure its the right one, not just a figure for the sale of it, could shave sold it 4 years ago but i want to give my best, for me and you. Like Zomb MD, I have had the idea of him for a long time, but only now was I sure it was 100% right!

Q: Is there a way to maintain certain level of paint / complication on GID fig sculpt without losing the glowing ability of the material? So that the effect would be close to regular figure in day time, but shine a little in the dark ?
A: If you add the same amount of say weathering it will lose that GID feel, I have played around with it, and it doesn't look that much different and you lose the reason to make it GID. The GID stuff is a particular fetish, its cool for what it does, I like the pop art feel of it, especially the blue GID. For the GID easy corp, I have then a different approach where there skin is GID and clean but everything else is dirty etc, so it creates a nice contrast in low light etc.

Q: When we might hear what's the story behind Bambalandstore points?
A: When we have it all worked out, its just there for now.

Q: Will we ever see Pacific Rim (in metal grey paint application) Berite MK3 or any other WWR figures in Pacific Rim colorway? Will WWRp Bertie MK3.5 makes more appearances?
A: I guess it comes down to do enough want it, I have stated I would love to make every colorway for every bot, but alas the support just isn't there to make it always break even affair. Say with the Jungler Armstrong, Im going to make the at as it seems some support, ill take it as a test and if all goes well we will look into more!

Q: About slogans, which could partially reveal WWR backstories:
*Why Deep Powder slogan is "frigide hassen" which means "hate cold"? A: I originally conceived it as COLD HATE , guess thats a fail on my dodgy translation..
*Why Iron Panda has slogan "fuck the reds?" A: MARTIANS are the red, coz they come from a RED planet
*What is the meaning of 80 in JEA Marine logo? A: they are part of the 80th corp

Q: Last time in Q&A you gave hints of next Ma.K figure release. Is it still on schedule and when it might hit Bamba?
A: Still going, its a long process that all side wants to get 100% right

Q: What were role models / companies which Ashley Wood and Kim Fung Wong used to build and establish 3A? Especially during first and second year. Was it tough to start financially?
A: We didn't really think outside of making cool toys, money wasn't a discussion, as it was all poured back into 3A, the thrill of making the toys did and still does outweigh financial concerns. Of course having income outside of toys helps ! Kim and I know that in the end good toys will succeed, sometimes slowly but they will get there, crap toys will be forgotten. Its natures way.

Q: Would 3A ever consider some sort of "design a figure competition"?
A: We would and will, lets do it! A 1/6th toy. BUT it cannot have any design elements from 3A or be over the top as it costs a fuckload to dev 1/6th that is simple ! (Gimbat: We will have more details about the contest available later on, stay tuned! )

Q: Will we see other means of transport in WWREvol/AK, other than mentioned bikes and choppers?
A: Look, I want these more than anyone, but WWR needs the support, contrary to popular belief we don't make thousands upon thousands of them, to make vehicles requires good support in orders! I have the BERTIE FLYBOY that well transports Berties , the Lindberg , Imagine a manned Armstrong, I have a bike/sidecar combo etc. You know I just need to pushed and prompted, hate to say it, always do like lame record, its just me bumbling along, I forget shit, remind me and ill do my best to push stuff through!

Q: Will we see Modern Girls at Bamba before 2013 ends?
A: I was going to, but the bike didn't look god enough I have it right behind me, its just seems undercooked, Im going to redo them, Modern Girls is like LAsstranaut, its matters to me, fuck I could have churned it all out and probably would have have sold with none the wiser, but I know, I gotta sleep with me at night, and thats the rub.

Q: Will there be More DC1.5U at Bambalandstore?
A: Do you want them, i Do! Tell me and 3A!!!

Q: Are Martian Soldiers / Marian slogger still on schedule this year?
A: Pushing hard, Im trying to make WWR toys better all the time, therefore takes longer. EXILED Rothchild will be the first EVOL fig offered, he is cool and different to the first in many ways, as I mentioned years ago there will be three Rothchild's releases, Exiled is the second!

Q: Will we see rejected prototypes at one of WO3A magazine? And is there a chance to devote one issue showing step by step figure production at Hatchery?
A: You will see stuff never released in WO3A, I think it will be one of the interesting parts, but no plans to show how we make stuff in detail, for many reasons from professional secrecy to much isn't visually exciting!

Q: Will you be interested in making Medieval figures with some armor, helmets and stuff like that?
A: Only if it has context to a story etc, I can't get into stuff just for the sake of a toy etc.

Q: What will be first WWREvol release and when?
A: EXILED ROTHCHILD Soon as possible, but making some calls I'm told it will be a December/Jan fig!

Q: Will we see more 3A Parade figures and more fruits of Swank and 3A collaboration? Will 3A consider making more urban vinyl figures and perhaps cooperation with some fashion companies?
A: PARADE will indeed be offering more fashion and urban fashion figures. Fruit, well I don't know, the Apple isn't just a throw away fruit, but the APPLE from EDEN, so its a DARK APPLE or LIGHT APPLE, depending on what side you stand! PARADE will be almost separate line, 3A imprint if you will. We will be working with established clothing companies and developing our own.. Just because I wear black tshirt and shorts, doesn't mean I have no interest in fashion!

Q: WWR JEA fractions has almost all types of bots, does it indicate that JEA Marine play key role?
A: JEA is a MARINE CORP, equipped to to handle most situations in a rapid way, they are the US's premier MARINE CORP in the WWR world. I love JEA, but I'm going to introduce a new CORP in the EVOL storyline, a more HOMELAND centric version, where JEA hung in the PACIFIC more.

Q: Will 3A have the show in Hong Kong next year?
A: I think HK has had enough, we are interested in spreading the wings beyond where we have had them, Japan, Europe, USA etc. Soon as stuff is nailed down we will shout about it!

We are very excited to announce the exclusive figure for 3A Sponsored Legion Booth (#116) at this year's NYCC Oct 10th - 13th, located at Javits Center in Midtown Manhattan. More info available soon, but while we wait you can check this thread and share the excitement.


3AA ThreeA Online Thingy


24.09

Gorgeous photos by chatchawan, showing how fight between Popbot Dark Blind Cowboy and Tomorrow King would look like:


EVENFALL TOTEM T.H.U.G suit OSM (one sheet model) in 1/35th scale will be coming to Bambalandstore soon. It's boxed T.H.U.G suit kit with poster.
Assembly required.


Couple of painted up OSM suits by our Legionnaires Grish and Yamazaru123, more can be found here. And if you have painted up OSM suit, please don't hesitate to send photos to me, so I could add 'em to that album!


1:1 Adventure Kartel Peppermint Grove


Here are couple of more superize threeA figures, which were shown during our show at Beast Kingdom Toys Gallery in Taiwan, earlier this year:


Popbot OUTERVERSE RONIN TK – Moon box art by Ashley Wood. As mentioned previously, it's 7th Ani-Com and Games Expo BBICN EXCLUSIVE. Based on previous teaser, limited quantity should be offered to 3AA members during threeA Online Thingy.


We were asked a lot whether VALVe Team Fortress 2 Robot Heavy comes with Team Fortress 2 in game item codes and we are excited to answer - YES! BLU + RED ROBOT HEAVY BAMBALAND EXCLUSIVE 2-FIGURE BOX SET comes with two codes (each Robot Heavy comes with one).

VALVe Team Fortress 2 Mann vs. Machine Robot Heavy pre-order starts on September 27th 9:00AM Hong Kong time at www.bambalandstore.com

You can check debut issue of LOOKBOOK 3A for all the photos and necessary info below, just click the cover image:


Posters for China International Comics Expo (ACG Comics & Games Expo )in Guangzhou.


25.09

VALVe Team Fortress 2 Robot Heavy featured at Polygon, check it out here:

http://www.polygon.com/2013/9/24/4765280/team-fortress-2-robot-heavy-figures-go-on-sale-this-month

Pre-order starts in 32 hours from now, on September 27th, 9:00AM Hong Kong time at www.bambalandstore.com

Lizbeth Paramour - Isobelle Pascha's Best Friend China International Comics Expo (ACG Comics & Games Expo ) Guangzhou BBICN EXCLUSIVE. Limited quantity will be offered to 3AA members during threeA Online Thingy.


Ashley Wood about threeA participation at upcoming ACG Comics & Games Expo in Guangzhou:


"If your near Guangzhou next week, swing by and see us at the 中國國際漫畫節展會（穗港澳ACG動漫遊戲展）
China International Comics Expo（ACG Comics & Games Expo )."

And below you can find the flyer with all the necessary info about threeA & BBICN exclusives in English


Expo dates: 1-5 October, 2013.
Opening hours: 9AM - 5PM
Venue: China Import and Export Fair Complex (No. 380, Yuejiang Zhong Road, Guangzhou) Exhibition Hall Area A. Exit A of Xingang Dong Metro Station, Line 8.

3A PARADE x SWANK looking fashionable on Milk X magazine photos!


26.09

With less than 24 hours before VALVe Team Fortress 2 Mann vs. Machine Robot Heavy pre-order at www.bambalandstore.com ,time to open F5 Bar at our forum:
http://www.threeaonline.com/forum/index.php?topic=3557.0

Posted around 10:00AM HK time: Limited stock of blistered carded Lasstranaut tshirt in various sizes is up and available for purchase at Bambaland for 40USD


Update: most of the sizes are already sold out and Dead Astronaut Gangsta SDCC t-shirt haven't been offered yet.

Some info about upcoming threeA Online Thingy

Answering on many questions about upcoming threeA Online Thingy, we decided to make a short post for everyone.

threeA Online Thingy is 3AA only event, taking place at www.bambalandstore.com on evening of September 29th and morning of September 30th. We will not give the precise time of the event.

During threeA Online Thingy we plan to offer very limited quantity of following pre-made figures:

Popbot EDO TK BLUE
Lizbeth Paramor – Isobelle Pasha’s best friend
Adventure Kartel Shit Got Real Fighting JC
Popbot Outerverse Ronin TK Moon
Adventure Kartel Golden Dolphin 1:1 Head Garb

Since it’s special and limited sale – thingy, 3AA members don’t have 24 hours buying window.

3AVOX special edition newsletter dedicated to VALVe TF2 Mann vs. Machine Robot Heavy upcoming pre-order at Bambalandstore is out and can be read here:


Fan-art by our boardie cromagnu from F5 bar


Here is a quick summary and detailed photos from 3AVOX newsletter special:






WHEN AND WHERE

September 27th, 2013 at 9:00am Hong Kong time
Only at www.bambalandstore.com

PRICING

Robot Heavy - Red 1/6th Scale Collectible Figure: $220 USD
Robot Heavy - Blu 1/6th Scale Collectible Figure: $220 USD
Robot Heavy Red + Blu BAMBALAND EXCLUSIVE 2-Figure Set: $400 USD

Bambaland will have both the 2-Figure Set and the Single Figures available for pre-order. Singles will be offered to retailers at a later date but the 2-Figure Set is exclusive to Bambaland only!

FIGURE SPECIFICATIONS

Includes Free International Shipping
Fully Posable Figure Stands 12-Inches (30.5cm) Tall
More Than 30 Points Of Articulation
Features Illuminated LED Eyes
Includes The Heavy’s Signature Minigun Weapon
Bambaland Exclusive Includes Interchangeable Set Of Red / Blu Boxing Glove Hands
Also Comes with Team Fortress 2 In-Game Item Code


The Adventures of Isobelle Pascha - AURORAL NYCC'13 exclusive for threeA sponsored 3ALegion #booth116.


EVENFALL TOTEM T.H.U.G suit OSM customized by shinjikun1


I love when fathers share toys and joy of collecting with their sons, here is Real Steel: Atom in happy kid hands! Photo by artofjeaa.

MGS RAY been in production for a while and good news that he is coming up for pre-order in December 2013. While we wait for new photos, here is early unpainted prototype, photographed in 2012:


27.09

VALVe Team Fortress 2 Mann vs. Machine Robot Heavy figures are up and available at www.bambalandstore.com for pre-order!

28.09

Popbot EDO MOMBA 4 Tomorrow King – box art by Ashley Wood.


AK Shit Got Real Fighting JC – box art by Ashley Wood.


Fan-art inspired and dedicated to VALve Team Fortress 2 Mann vs. Machine Robot Heavy pre-order at www.bambalandstore.com


album link:
https://imgur.com/a/2I2At (authors names will be added later on)

Our Facebook Legionnaire - Thomas Chan, added remote control feature to our Real Steel: Atom, which allows to turn on/off lights and fan on the fig, using remote.


I talked with Thomas and asked him whether he can share blueprints with Legion and he promised to help!

VALVe Team Fortress 2 Mann vs. Machine Robot Heavy figures are still up and available at www.bambalandstore.com for pre-order!

About upcoming threeA Online Thingy for 3AA members – I hope everyone understands that we will have only a limited quantity of all figures and not guaranteed 24 hours buying window.

29.09

Fan-art from F5 bar which is happening at threeA Online Thingy thread


album link: https://imgur.com/a/WORl3 (authors names will be added later on)

To remind you: there is no actual sale time for 3AA threeA Online thingy, other then it's 3AA only event, taking place at www.bambalandstore.com on evening of September 29th and morning of September 30th.

New fan-art dedicated to VALve Team Fortress 2 Mann vs. Machine Robot Heavy pre-order at www.bambalandstore.com


Welcome to second Sunday Q&A with Ashley Wood:

If you have an interesting and original question (e.g. not when certain figures are shipping) on your mind, please send them to gimbat@threeAonline.com or use "Ask" thread here at our forum.

Q: Can we please have photos or more info of MK2 Berties that are coming with N.O.M Field Commanders?
A: Nope, not yet!

Q: Where do you draw your daily inspiration from? How did you come up with dark World War Robot world?
A: I don't look at other fictional works anymore, I listen to music, watch in search of dvds as my main inspiration!

Q: Who is your most favorite Popbot character?
A: Kitty.

Q: With WWREvol almost upon us, will we see Rothchild in WWRp?
A: I hope so! But the 1/6th new Rothchild will happen before that.

Q: WWRp Squares massive pack is still happening?
A: I think so, just getting onto the schedule.

Q: Will WWR weapons & accessory pack, which is still in the works transits to WWREvol now?
A: yup EVOL AMMO DROP SET.

Q: Will we see Popbot Slicer TQ and perhaps more Popbot Slicer TKs?
A: TQ's re not slicers, there is a heavy Slicer TK coming.

Q: Can you please reveal more about next 7Bones character?
A: Well it was gonna be a chunky body TK, but that has taken so long, so I might move on to speed the 7B up!

Q: Will there be an option at Bambalandstore, for people who want to make bulk purchase of EVENFALL TOTEM T.H.U.G suits to customize?
A: Maybe Ill offer a MODEL HACKERS SET, Ill figure it out. The OSM series will continue soon with the ZERO G THUG !

Q: How is MARS initiative going? Are you satisfied with talent response to it?
A: Its a work in progress, should shave some news to share soon.

Q: Is threeA interested in Half-life license?
A: We have it, Freeman and set soon.

Q: What's next for MGS and threeA collaboration after RAY? Would be great to see Ashley Wood's Cyborg Ninja.
A: Some cool news on that soon.

Q: How is the writing and art coming along for Beautiful War? Will it come out in volumes, or a one and done complete novel?
A: IDW the publisher want a single volume or at worst two large volumes, so I'm kinda stuck toiling away with TP.

Q: A nurse figure will be coming out with Zomb MD, but any word on War Nurse Jessica in the WWR line? Any hints on if it will be a standard nurse, or something off-the-wall like the Supreme NOM Mother?
A: You will have to see, Jessica is happening too, EVOL NURSE.. thats sounds cool to me.

Q: EVENFALL themed 3AA package or any clues about upcoming 3AA 2014 membership?
A: Well I have an idea, actually a lot, does a EVENFALL theme jive with you cats ?

Q: Will you consider offering more carded t-shirts at Bambalandstore? Or perhaps threeA themed hats or tote bags, like are used at the events? Would love to rock such a bag during shopping!
A: Im hoping to offer a shirt a month, some say offer white shirts, but doesn't just make an easy target at night! I think a bag would be cool… LASSTRABAG!

3A blog is updated with an important message, regarding threeA Online Thingy (for 3AA members):
http://www.threeaonline.com/blog/?p=6138