January - 2012

January 2012

02.01.

Ashley about 1:1 kitties, which will be shown (and hopefully for sale) at REVENTURE in Hong-Kong.
no lists!!
i still have to paint them, fuck I might only make 5, who know, so no listsssss
im sick of saying how shit things are, shocking new years, what can ya dop but move on.
there are no specific kittys, im just gonn apaint them as I feel fit, some will be sparse, some much mor labored, whatever the feeling on the day, i might keep them all
art is adventure, scary and exciting.

On Linkin Park and 3A WWRp Bramble Thousand Horizons shipping:
yup, asking them is best. we have no info!

03.01

Ashley about REVENTURE
regarding the show, its an art show with toys, thats the main gist of it. whether your there on the first or last day, you will be able to see the good stuff.
There will be exclusive toys, but what and when we are selling has not been finalized.
The best part of Venture is the getting together, seeing art, seeing friends, hanging out in a cool as fuck city.
We are gonna supply a venue, art, toys, you guys are the fun! We charge nothing to see it, we expect nothing. Venture is very different to the beijing art show, that was more formal and structured due to the size, this is different, more intimate etc
I take my hat off to anyone making the adventure happen, takes a set of nuts to travel around the world to such an event.
soon as we have any detail for toys etc we shall tell ya. But the most important is already there, the dates !
i keep telling everyone, you guys are the stars of venture, the show is the hub/catalyst etc
I wish i was just going to enjoy the show, not putting it on

On WWR Mighty Square:
he is different, not just a larger square, its mighty square dammit
And no guys, according to my info, it's not 1:1 , so it will be affordable and no shipping trouble.

On AP Zombs and that we might see some special ones (like chases from October release) in VOX:


next vox might have some, but i gotta find energy, the holidays were shit for me.........
they are fun, the PLATOOM zomb is great, or Subomb ( suburb war zomb )

Meanwhile, Zaku is getting closer and closer! Reminding you: Zaku will be up for sale January 6th, 9:00AM Hong-Kong time at www.bambalandstore.com and the price is: 330$

January photo thread is started and it's always great to checkout photos from previous month ones: December one - over 60 entries of awesomeness.

04.01

Ashley about Zaku and that shipping is included in the price (330$):
shipping is included, its a big fig!
vox tomorrow, all info, height etc, the ol one man army is back in effect !

If you haven't signed up to 3A weekly newsletter, please do it here

WOW, as a HUUUUGE fan of B&W colorways, I'm screaming like a little vamp and desperately hoping for Daywatch colorway. Ashley talking about WWR 1G Armstrongs
I have the WF somewhere
i agree on the NW NOM armstrong, consider it done !

Our forum member soulburn3d created this nice Nabler heads compilation, check it out please. As was confirmed by Ash, there are 15 variants (without GID) so far.


Some cool Nabler photos by dennisok:


GID Nabler - which is a prize for 3AVOX photo of the week, is so handsome...photo by CK propain


I love completists (I am built the same way), no matter whether it's a certain scale, colorway or figures made by one company. Our forum member Zach is WWRp completist and he is doing great.


Or take this photo for instance, featuring Medic team and made by chiprender


And some cool pics from December & January photo threads, which I mentioned in previous days news:


photos by:
jdf48 - EMGY Grunt
aorita - Squares
terce - TQs and Square
noviart - WWRp de Plume
BoysWillBeToys - Lolli TQ

With 1 days and 15 hours left, before Zaku sale...I want to warn you about F5 Bar and Grill, first sale of the year and first bar. Really excited about that! Get ready for sketching and having a good time! Zaku will be up for sale January 6th, 9:00AM Hong-Kong time at www.bambalandstore.com and the price is: 330$ - with worldwide shipping included in the price.

05.01

With less than 24 hours to wait before EPIC 3A and Bandai collaboration: Zaku goes on sale , the magical time comes. The moment I always look forward to...as it's an opening of F5 Bar and Grill! What is F5 Bar and Grill? It's a cool place, where we all hang out before the sale starts, sharing excitement, our thoughts and whatnot, and trying our best to stay on topic (we aren't always succeed though).
So, with F5 Bar going up Zaku thread is reserved for Q&A about Zaku sale and reporting problems (bambalandstore issues and whatnot), all the other chatter must go in F5 bar.
Have fun in the bar, but don't forget basic rules and maintaining positive vibes of our beloved 3A board. Since F5 Bar during the sale is really crowded and grows like several pages in few minutes, all the essential sales info + sketches will be posted in the first opening post of the F5 thread. So before asking a question, please check the first page of the bar for answers. You can always PM me (or other MODs) if you some questions and you don't want to post them publicly.
Usually we don't allow interpretations of 3A/Ashley Wood intellectual property and characters. But as our tradition goes only on sale nights, we are making an exception and looking forward to your sketches , featuring Zaku on them. I'll be putting them up here and in F5 Bar, later on they will be added to online gallery on imgur as well, with captions, so it will be seen who is the author of each sketch, which is always nice. If I missed your sketch, please never hesitate to contact me.

The bar is open and waiting for ya!
http://www.threeaonline.com/forum/index.php?topic=2320.0

Ashley speaking about Zaku and collaboration with Bandai:
"stuff costs what it does, its expensive to make a large articulated toy, plus we have to pay royalties to bandai etc. If we could charge less we would, I think we have shown that over the years. Shipping form HK has risen 10% in the last couple of months, on average Zaku would cost 80 bucks to ship to most, more in some places.
Im happy to have mine, so its a win in my book!"
"toned down the weathering, I really like the colors and wanted them to shine
we never thought this would be a $$$ maker, traditionally any deviation from the source isnt well liked in this field, but it was too cool to pass up, I enjoyed the process and Bandai were supportive all the way."

What Bandai didn't allow:
not allowed to use the words Zion or the logo, dunno why, not a big deal etc

On changes:
if I had been told no, i would have walked, there were no changes at all, Bandai are a smart company, why work with somebody and tell em what to do.. like so many other companies do from film to games to whatever!!

Whether Zaku comes with a poster:
not up to me Eirc, I would if we can, but thats publishing, im not sure if our deal covers that, hope so !

More mechs are coming!
there wil be more, its too much fun, Bandai have all my childhood favs, takara too...
MAZINGER is next

Whether we will see more Zaku versions:
therre is only one Zaku,no more planned

VOX volume 2 number 1 is out and you can read it here

Welcome to our first 3AVOX for 2012, traditionally the first two months of the year are the most quiet for 3A as the Chinese New Year kicks in and most of February is a holiday for China. But even with the Hatchery taking a well earned holiday Jan and Feb are packed with some great toys. Jan has Zaku and the first female member of the 7Bones, Queeny. Lets not forget the mighty 3AA sale as well ( subject of a special VOX early next week ). Then Feb will bring the much anticipated MGS REX, and Ro-Jaws from 2000AD. 2012 is set to be the best year for 3A, as we move into our fourth year the passion and drive to make great toys has only grown!

And speaking of great toys, Friday 6th of Jan will see the presale of the Ashley Wood X Gundam Zaku 9-00am at Bambaland Hong Kong date and time. Zaku is approximately 16" tall and is fully articulated. Zaku cost $330usd, the price includes shipping.

Fresh photos of Zaku


Retal AK assortment:


Ashley about the packaging and box art:
i enjoy doing cartoon simple stuff as much as paintings, plus I want the retail Ak to be different from the bamba.
I think the cartoony feel is better for AK than painted.
ill probably do similar for all AK from now on, these are like the first shot in the second gen of AK.

About AK Retail Red Tommy:
its red for a reason.

3A VOX toy photo of the week by TOFU, all winners get GID Nabler, if you want to send your pics , please use this email: info@threeaonline.com


You can see previous best VOX toy photos selection here, all in one thread.

AP Bambass are ready to make us happy and shipping out in January:


WWR Punterbot sniper



which is going to be BBICN exclusive - www.bbicn.com - it's their third exclusive, after Tommy and Pathfinder Ono
BBICN are our exclusive chinese distro for all retail products from us

Quick shipping update
MEDIC Grunt will ship early Jan
Outstanding Mini Bambaboss will ship ship in Jan
WWRp JEA MK3 will ship in Jan
WWR Caesar will ship in Feb
SXCLB Ankou + Shadow set will ship in Feb

Ashley on changing the packaging (AK retail assortment):
just gonna be what I dig james, shit gets old if it stays the same, for me and you. I really dont plan it out, just roll with what im feeling. I love the old 60's style photograph style boxes too.... who knows

06.01

One and only – Mighty Zaku is up at Bambalandstore and waiting for you there! Standing 16" tall, articulated and shipping in May!

Ashley about Zaku
another day of house repairs here and a new ZvR cover...
enjoy the Zaku thread lads, best part is the funny comments and sketches !

Sketches from F5 bar:


online gallery:
https://imgur.com/a/ACtW6#0

Another image of WWR bot sniper Punter, which is BBICN exclusive:


i put some more images on the blog on the sniper..
the cloth parts are insanely hard to make, but worth it!

Answering whether we will see Sniper at bambalandstore or other versions:
"no more on the cards for now"
"no other versions in the mean time, the suit is hand woven and shit load of work, so a while to anymore !"

Do you remember Ashley Wood/3A & Kenny Wong Sea Monkey collaboration? I don't know what's happening currently, but this image surfaced at Kenny's blog:


Ashley about Zaku and whether it will be up for a while or simple 24 hours sale:
I think it wil be up for a while chaps, its doign bettre than I hoped, but its Kims decision on this !
back to the war !
well its kims call, i have much art and design to this year so im delegating.
im hittig the bunker of art, wont be around as much as normal, or ill never get it all done !

Latest entries from Ashley's blog:


some stuff with running in it
Big year for me, 2 shows, one in Hong Kong in april, and one in NYC in october, pretty much nose to it from now till september!

07.01

Zaku is still up at Bambalandstore and I'm going to close F5 Bar and Grill soon, so we can continue to chat about Zaku, in his own thread.

Ashley about CS silence:
Holiday for 3A offices in HK till monday

Commenting on ZvR cover (shown above)
"its ZVR cover, its just a zomb wearing a helmet etc"
"really, i like it, quickest painting i have done lately, one day job from sketch to fully 0designed cover."
nope ZvR annual
comic thing

Answering whether we have to buy the comic to see the print or we see it in upcoming Fuck it:
i own it im sure ill print it, the book has a small strip by me in it too, i cant use that how I want

Whether we will see Zomb piece in Hong-Kong:
probably paul Paul.

WWR Harold is coming:
working on the colorways, Harold will be here soon enough, a classic !
cooffeeeeeee

On WWR Emgy Squad photo by chrisorbit


i love seeing these kinda photos, its cool to see stuff together, i never get a chance to do set up shit like this...

About Severed foot aka Prom Night disagreement:
need to do another one day....

Very cool PS work and photo by Danmar


I'll write new month summary soon, been having my heart incidents one after another, but don't worry, it's impossible to kill LV vamp's spirit and my willingness to do the best for 3A and Legion!

08.01

F5 Bar and Grill dedicated to might 16" tall Zaku is closed, but Zaku is still available at Bambalandstore.com

Here is sketches summary and small farewell message from me:


online gallery:
https://imgur.com/a/ACtW6#0


Guys, thank you for 720 replies, 49 pages of fun and 26 awesome sketches (6 of them by illproxy!)
I will see you soon in bar dedicated to 3AA drop (January 13th) and it's going to be fun and crazy one, with lots & lots of new faces.
Meanwhile, Zaku is still up at Bamba and we don't know how long it will be up there, so don't miss your opportunity, if you really want this 16" tall monster. We can keep talking Zaku in his own thread:
http://www.threeaonline.com/forum/index.php?topic=1098.0
Love,
Gimbs

Ashley about offering AP Badbot/Popbot on Bambalandstore this month. First Popbot we saw in 1/12th scale, was Ascended Popbot and it was SDCC 2011 exclusive.
im gonna put three single carded popbots in the atore this month. had em on my desk too long.
badbot, popbot, and sangreal

What styles will we see?
i might offer both styles, up to hatchery etc

Replying on the comment that Bot sniper should come with baton:
no he shouldnt.

First finished entry from 3D Animation contest – deadline – end of January:


author: mcdaniel

More entries here. One (not finished) entry by crackle , here is what he told about this:
this is what i've got so far, just a progressshot. i'm thinking of a rothchild infomercial as my vid...
DCs and Caesar are next


About three single carded Action Portable Popbots advantage over 3pack
the threepack aint gonna be any cheaper as these guys already on the wire for price, plus three different paintings on the cards is cooler

On WWR Bot Sniper helpers:
snipers work alone, they have intel being pushed to them constantly, that scope works on many spectrums as well.
bang !

09.01

Bye Bye Zaku , as he is gone from Bambalandstore, can't wait for it to ship and of course for MAZINGER

Ashley about 3AA 2012 membership sale
24 hours, 9-00 am 13th jan to 9-00am 14th, if you sign up during that window your in for 2012.
all other details and info will be in the newsletter out mid week.
exciting week for us, defines the whole year !

There was a slight confusion with countdown timer on 3A blog, which showed 9:00PM Hong-Kong time instead of 9:00AM HK time, which is the correct one.
nothing has changed, 13th at 9-00am HONG KONG TIME

So guys, once again: 3AA 2012 membership goes on sale at www.bambalandstore.com , on January 13th, 9:00AM HK time. There will be 24 hours window , all the other details and info (price, what is inside the package and etc) will be in 3AVOX which comes out in the middle of this week. Here is 3AVOX archive and sign up link.

And if you are confused by Hong-Kong time, you can click here to see how it corresponds with different timezones.

10.01

3AA 2012 dedicated newsletter is out and can be read here.

3AA 2012 goes onsale 13th Jan at 9-00am, the sale will last 24 hours and the opportunity to join 3AA will not come around till the same time next year!

3AA 2012 costs $180USD, the member pack consists of 15% discount to any product purchased directly from 3A via Bambaland or conventions etc for the period of 12 months ( under the account name the 3AA 2012 was purchased ), 3AA messenger bag, 3AA baseball cap ( regular size ), membership card and the exclusive Adventure Kartel 1/6th figure F-LEGION.


**The small print which isn't that small**
*3AA 2012 is not transferable, if it is resold it becomes null.
*The 3AA discount will be applied online at the Bambalandstore to the account under which 3AA was purchased.
*3AA 2012 members are guaranteed access to purchase one ( more if applicable ) standard release and 3AA exclusive releases for the period of the 2012 membership. Standard sales does not cover special sales of limited nature, Ashley Wood 1:1 editions or 3A publications.
*3AA exclusive toys will not be offered outside of 2012 3AA members
*One 3AA membership per account and delivery address.
**PLEASE NOTE UNTIL YOUR PAYPAL TRANSACTION IS COMPLETE, THE ORDER IS NOT PROCESSED BY BAMBALAND.**

3AA 2012 ordering instructions for existing members , on that screen you need to enter your member number (it's on your 3AA 2011 card) and what name you want to have on the card: 10 characters max, only letters and numbers. Last year when people failed to fulfill criteria for names, they got their Bambaland family names & given names on the card.


Since I saw that people are asking these questions, here are quick answers:
What 3AA stands for? ThreeA associates
Can we chose the size of the cap/hat? Unfortunately no, it's one size.
How long 3AA 2012 will be on sale? 24 hours, starting on January 13th 9:00AM HK time
What buying advantages 3AA members will have? An exclusive access & 24 hours buying window to 3AA editions (which will be offered to 3AA members only) and buying window for standard editions.

Here is Ashley answering on buying window questions:
"3AA have 24 hours to order standard or 3AA exclusives. simple a that, nothign else matters but that."
" 3AA have 24 hours to order, thats it, what else do ya need to know
im keeping 2012 really simple, 3AA have 24 hours to order a standard or 3AA toy"

I will quote this image again, cause F-Legion 0024491 is awesome, checkout his story as well: A relic from the Northern suburb wars, the only remaining member of F-Legion. F-Legion were experimental cyborgs designed to help the ADF against the hoards of robots pillaging the northern suburbs of New Andria! 0024491 was the only member to return from the mysterious ROBOT ISLAND after an ill-fated assault. 0024491 has never spoken of the mission and to this day still carries on his prime directive to protect the northern suburbs from all trouble merchants and shit stirrers.


Ashley about AK 1/6th scale 3AA 2012 exclusive figures: F-Legion 0024491
"already said what he is from somewhere, he is a cool addition to the AK world, nut his info is int he newsletter regardless !"
"3AA is very simple, its all there in the newsletter.
there will be no other f-legion ever made"

On 3AA 2012 membership shipping:
early april im told
Privileges itself: discount, access and buying window , becomes active right for the next Bambalandstore sale.

Latest from Ashley's blog:
did some quick water colors
did some quick water colors yesterday.


Ashley on watercolors:
water color is the hardest medium i think, no mistakes, no fluffing it. no pencil markes, just exact strokes.
dunno if ill show or publish, they are int he draw, with many others
ill have to have Eric write text for serious artbook about me oneday, makes me sound , smarts and with it !

On his personality:
funny thing, im never being funny, people just think so, im a pretty serious guy.

On his blog header piece:


its a good piece Eric, i tried to do a sister piece, but it stands alone. of only art was as simple as wanting to do it.

Posting in 3AA 2012 messenger bag thread , created by Cody:
wow even ol bag got a thread, nice work cody - see, that's how serious Ash is))

And mcdaniel's 3D animation of WWR MK2 Square, which was created for 3D Animation contest, got featured on 3A blog: http://www.threeaonline.com/blog/?p=1956 , which is already WIN WIN in my book. So guys, there is still time left, as deadline is end of the month...so if you got some 3D juices in you, please checkout 3D Animation thread (click me) and show us what you got! Prize: Shadow and Light Oyas!

11.01

Ashley on watercolors and his plans:
they were fun, a pallete cleaner, as im about to go to art ground till HKV, then after that back to ground till september for levine.
i have so much to do, its daunting, and exciting....

Really cool photos by print


Zaku displayed Toy Hunters Hong-Kong, posted by defcon


Black and Devil AP Bambass by Emmon Luo , 3A third anniversary is on the way


Ashley's quote from September 11th (and which for some strange reason got missing from my column), which sheds some light on "cross decal" , which can be seen on Gravediggers and Barguest de Plume:
"err, he has a cross on his hide, who else has a cross on them, im not talking a vertical cross either…"

Added author names to Brillo Square F5 Bar sketches gallery: https://imgur.com/a/T2QAb#0 and to Zaku F5 Bar sketches gallery: https://imgur.com/a/ACtW6#0 , now I'm done with holidays backlog. Huge thank you to all authors! I bet you guys are getting ready for F5 Bar dedicated to 3AA 2012 sale, which goes up soon!

And two frequent questions I saw people asking:
Is there is a limit on the amount of members that can join 3AA 2012? As was mentioned in the VOX, there is 24 hours window, so limit is determined by the amount of people, who will join and pay for their membership.
I and my fiance/brother/father.... live in the same house and we both want to buy 3AA 2012 and we have seen this rule in 3AVOX: "One 3AA membership per account and delivery address.", what to do? Unfortunately that's not my department, but all I can, is to recommend you to contact cs@threeaonline.com ASAP and explain your reasons.

Photo of 1:1 NW Square , finally shared by the-flip


12.01

I can't believe that it's a forth year of offering 3AA membership to people...time flies so fast! I'm doing the news for three full years and this is going to be my forth year as 3AA member. Since, magic card and privileges (access and discount) are mostly similar through the years and 3AA always comes in a great box, let's take a look on previous years exclusives:

Year 2009 - WWRp Bramble (first ever WWRp figure)


year 2010 - WWRp Nom de Plume


year 2011 - AP Oyabun (first AP Popbot Universe figure)


and now 1/6th scale F-Legion figure, we are growing baby! And don't forget about MESSENGER BAG - in my opinion it tops last years t-shirt and hoodie!


I'm always so devastated about people, who discover about 3A and fell in love with our figures one week after 3AA membership sale, because now they have to wait almost a full year to get on the train. So please spread a word about this sale, let's make everyone know that on January 13th for 24 hours, everyone will have an unique opportunity to become 3AA member.

With less than 24 hours to wait before 3AA 2012 goes up on Bamba, it's time to open F5 Bar...Here are the details and rules about F5 Bar, which are currently must be boring for my frequent readers.
With F5 Bar going up 3AA 2012 thread is reserved for Q&A about 3AA sale and reporting problems (bambalandstore issues and whatnot), all the other chatter must go in F5 bar.
Have fun in the bar, but don't forget basic rules and maintaining positive vibes of our beloved 3A board. Since F5 Bar during the sale is really crowded and grows like several pages in few minutes, all the essential sales info + sketches will be posted in the first opening post of the F5 thread. So before asking a question, please check the first page of the bar for answers. You can always PM me (or other MODs) if you some questions and you don't want to post them publicly.
Usually we don't allow interpretations of 3A/Ashley Wood intellectual property and characters. But as our tradition goes only on sale nights (and especially 3AA sale night), we are making an exception and looking forward to your sketches , featuring any 3A characters on them or Legion themes. I'll be putting them up here and in F5 Bar, later on they will be added to online gallery on imgur as well, with captions, so it will be seen who is the author of each sketch, which is always nice. If I missed your sketch, please never hesitate to contact me.

F5 Bar is open and waiting for ya:
http://www.threeaonline.com/forum/index.php?topic=2342.0

13.01

sketches, photos and art from the bar


online gallery: https://imgur.com/a/AA8zx

3AA 2012 membership goes up in less than 30 minutes from now, on January 13th, 9:00AM Hong-Kong time and will be available for 24 hours. Here is a link for different time zones

Ashley posting in a bar:
gonna grab a coffee, and enjoy seeing where 2012 3AA goes, always exciting!
im lookign forward to peeps emailign in 48 hours saying we never said anything about 3AA going onsale.

Again guys, 3AA 2012 is for sale only once a year, so please don't sit on the fence and don't miss your opportunity , if you want one. List of the benefits:
3AA 2012 costs $180USD, the member pack consists of 15% discount to any product purchased directly from 3A via Bambaland or conventions etc for the period of 12 months ( under the account name the 3AA 2012 was purchased ), 3AA messenger bag, 3AA baseball cap ( regular size ), membership card and the exclusive Adventure Kartel 1/6th figure F-LEGION.
3AA 2012 is not transferable, if it is resold it becomes null.
The 3AA discount will be applied online at the Bambalandstore to the account under which 3AA was purchased.
3AA 2012 members are guaranteed access to purchase one ( more if applicable ) standard release and 3AA exclusive releases for the period of the 2012 membership. Standard sales does not cover special sales of limited nature, Ashley Wood 1:1 editions or 3A publications.
3AA exclusive toys will not be offered outside of 2012 3AA members
One 3AA membership per account and delivery address.

Please don't forget that UNTIL YOUR PAYPAL TRANSACTION IS COMPLETE, THE ORDER IS NOT PROCESSED BY BAMBALAND.
Thank you and see you all on 3AA side!

From Bambalandstore.com 3AA 2012 description:
ThreeA reserves the right to cancel the orders if improper purpose is inspected
One 3AA membership per account and delivery address.

Ashley about next 3AA exclusive (so excited, love 1/12th stuff!)
first 3AA exclsuive is a boxed AP popbot set, sangreal, pop chain, badbot and two handed pop all in an illustrated box. regular are carded versions of badbot and chain popbot,
thanks for joining !

Posting in a bar:
"have fun 3AA, back to the studio, as the art doesnt seem to make itself, much to my horror !!!!"
"full price is a bargain !" - on 3AA 2012 price

Moving to California??
im ready to move again james
Monterey here I come

On members quantity:
well if it get crazy big, we shall pull !
but it aint gonna, 3A is still quite the unknown. plus we dont do shit normal which make the normal not dig us, which I get too.
its all good, 1 or 1000!

Print, which comes with WWR MK2 Brillo Square


Message from Benny (threeA HK staff)
We are too busy right now and have too many emails incoming, please give us some time to answer on them. Don't worry, we will answer on all of them. Thank you!

Guys, automatic confirmation emails are taking some time to generate and the more orders came in, the more time it takes. Don't worry if you haven't got one instantly. Paypal payment confirmation is what matters the most!

After some problems within first minutes of the sale, everything goes smoothly and 3AA membership is sitting on Bamba for 24 hours window and waiting for people to put it in the cart.

Ashley posting in a bar, thanking everyone for support:
[color=green]i would also like to say thanks from all of 3A for the continued support into 2012![color]

About entirely new 1/6th scale Universe , which is coming to us this year and called: Totem


spending a lot of time on totem, spooky sci fi, cant beat it.

On going to California:
re cali, after I have finished my art for this year, ill look into it, i miss the CA
hang in there x43
gonna be a good year for 3AA!

MGS REX from Kojima Hideo twitter, featuring happy Shinkawa Yoji. Take a close look on foot detail pic, I can't imagine how many work hours were spent on something as complex and ingeniously built like REX.


Previous image of MGS REX in all it's beauty and with a railgun, as on pics bellow it's shown without one:


And before hitting the bed, I just want to say: Welcome to all the new members and existing members, who are renewing for the next year of 3AA! And don't forget 24 hour window for buying membership closes on January 14th, 9:00AM HK time.

14.01

After 24 hours sharp, 3AA 2012 membership is gone from the store. Again, I want to say : Welcome to all the new members and existing members, who are renewing for the next year of 3AA! Thank you SO MUCH for your support and it's great to have you on our side!

Ashley posting in F5 bar about 3AA 2012:
"please if we had taken it down you would have called foul and 3A SUCKS !
5 minutes and its down !"
"its funny, we estimated pretty much to a 10 what 3AA would be..
we aint taking the world over, but we are not going backwards" - on 3AA members quantity
thats it, hope there is a 5th !
cheers chaps

Lots of chatter in F5 bar, was dedicated to bacon and Ashley joined the talks:
"carded vinyl bacon.. now thats a toy !"
"ill make it 3AA exclusive !"

One of 3A secrets, which was never actually a secret:
dunno whats coming, we dont have any structure or plan, just winging it, or it becomes a job, and I dont do that !

On whether we will have one more VOX this week:
vox was the 3AA one.
shit i only got two hands. plus with the chinese new year happening shit is a little slow around these parts. next week will be cool, Queeny !

Our boardie Teimaru discovered something about his Nablers
Guys i think nobody noticed it before here, but NABLER'S EYES ARE GID !!!


Some boardies already tried it and didn't have good results, so perhaps his Nablers are special or it's an evil Nabler's game to trick us all?

Last sketches update from F5 bar, thank you to all the authors! Working on adding names to the online gallery.


online gallery: https://imgur.com/a/AA8zx

Even though 3AA 2012 is a done deal, I don't want to close the bar yet, since this night was so special for us all...I don't want this bar to end like an ordinary one.
Perhaps everyone, who is willing could write a comment, saying few words about 3A, 3AA and bacon (if you love THAT much)? Would be nice, what do you think? Please click here and say some words if you dig the idea.

Small notice to all the new members, 'cause members from the previous years know it already, as we have the same procedure. After 3AA 2012 membership purchase your 3AA privileges at Bambalandstore, will be activated right in time for the next Bambalandstore sale (most likely Queeny - nothing written in stone yet), no need to do anything from your side at this point – 3A staff will go through the people , who bought memberships and assign privileges to their accounts at Bambalandstore.

F5 Bar is closed and as a tradition goes, here is a short farewell from me:
Hate to let go such a magical "night in a bar", but don't want to confuse people, who just missed 3AA sale , with an open bar.
Thank you SO MUCH guys for the continuous support. Without your strong support, this bar, forum, community and 3A, would never be so cool & alive!
I'll repeat Ash's words, for those who haven't seen it:

i would also like to say thanks from all of 3A for the continued support into 2012
See you for the next sale, which is most likely going to be Popbot Queeny!
First 3AA exclusive is going to be AP Popbot 4pack, featuring:
Sangreal, Popbot chain version, Badbot and two handed Popbot
Have a great weekend my friends.
Gimbs

Another photo of MGS REX from Kojima Hideo twitter , railgun is HUGE! People keep asking about scale and prices. Sadly I can't say anything about the price and as for the scale, we know that REX stands almost 20" tall and according to info, I've found "real" REX height is 12meters, so with simple conversion and math, we are getting 1:23 scale ratio (feel free to correct me, if I'm wrong).


Ashley reminding that MGS RAY would be as cool, as REX is:
Ray is awesome too, no other plans beyond those too, if you want more tell Konami !

WWR Grunt customized and displayed as dioarama by snappyD


15.01

Ashley commenting on facial hair absence/presence on 3AA 2012 package exclusive figure - F-Legion cyborg:


there is no mo
.......

Latest entry from 3D Animation contest, this one was made by noviart and his helpers and I must say, it's a bloody awesome and must see. Deadline is approaching, but there is still time to amaze us with MOAR! Winner gets Shadow and Light Oyas set.


Ashley commenting on AP Sangreal/Day one Popbot, which is going to be a part of first 3AA exclusive. Quoting Ash again about contents of this set: "sangreal, pop chain, badbot and two handed pop all in an illustrated box. regular are carded versions of badbot and chain popbot"
day one has two eyes

16.01-17.01

1/12th scale AP (Action Portable) Warzombs (AP Zomb release variants - there were offered 10 in total) , Ash is currently in Hong-Kong , so more cool stuff coming! I keep my fingers and wings crossed for 1:1 kitties teasers, which Ashley might be painting right now! AP Zombs - estimated shipping time - March 2012.


WWR Mighty Square - the little door opens and you can his "guts" - that's so cool, I was hoping for it since Square MK1!


Popbot Blind Cowboy and Ghosthorse started popping up in Asia. Pics posted on our forum by Jack and wwwetworks, authors behind these photos, who unfortunately aren't present at our forum: sunxiazzi137 and tythot


As always, more photos can be found in dedicated thread.

Hong-Kong Legion decided to show that they might not be strong at numbers (4 people presented at the meeting), but they have a lot of willingness and skills. So if you are in HK and love 3A, click here and join the HK division and if you aren't , checkout that thread for some super dope pics.
Here are couple examples of their photos (posted by pyromaniaa:


Guys, please use the map and mark your WWR TRG Trooper (shipped) & WWR Medic Grunt and Popbot Blind Cowboy on it: http://www.zeemaps.com/map?group=210110 , if you will not use it, the map has no sense in keeping it alive. I see that A GREAT number of people marked Lolli TQ on the map, why no love for TRG Trooper? Thank you!

18.01

About the map:
turned out that there was a glitch, which prevented people from using TRG EMGY/Medic marker, which is fixed now. Huge thanks to Scott, for letting me know! See guys, I can't fix things, without your feedback. Your critics and suggestions are as appreciated, as simple "thank you".

Long awaited WWR Doc Grunt and Nurse Betsy Square MK2 surfaced in US!
Photos by geopina and chrisorbit


If you are concerned about firepower, Doc Grunt comes with handgun, shotgun and submachine gun.

Zombies vs Robots ANNUAL news from Chris Ryal blog. Click here for the full story. Huge thank you goes to blankedboy for the heads up.

In May, we’re doing the first-ever ZOMBIES VS ROBOTS ANNUAL, and bringing in some big guns for this one.
First, I’m happy as hell that Ashley Wood is back on-board for interiors: he and I will be doing a new 14-page story. But there are other people I’m really happy to have alongside us.
I resisted the idea of handing off ZvR comic stories to anyone else for a long time, but these cats are some people I really love, and more and more, I’m drawn by the idea of seeing what other people do with the goofy premise.
With the first ZOMBIES VS ROBOTS ANNUAL, I set up an anthology-like premise of “Seasons of War.” Each of the four creative teams will be doing a different season over the course of the book. Those teams are:
Daniel Wilson and Sam Kieth: Spring
Kevin Grevioux and Drew Moss: Summer
Rio Youers and Andy Kuhn: Fall
Me-n-Ash: Winter


WWR Mighty Square according to the information out there , will be most likely released around Wonder Festival, February 13th and will be offered by Goodsmile Company. Can't wait for more details, meanwhile two detailed photos of the Square:


Ashley and Kim visited Hot Toys office and Hot Toys posted that information on their Facebook page...I wonder what they wanna tell us? If you are interested (and I bet you are), you can discuss it here.


Hot Toys comment about these photos:
ThreeA visits Hot Toys office
Renowned Artist & Professional Illustrator Ashley Wood and Kim Fung Wong from threeA Toys visited our office yesterday!

19.01

Ashley is back from Hong-Kong and ready to share some details about WWR Mighty Square purpose on the field and how many versions we will see and more importantly – when:
"the mighty square has many jobs, freight, mobile platform, gun turret etc. in can be fitted out on many ways."
"yup, super smart, a hub for the standard squares etc. "
it is, looks good riding it too.
no need for RIDING IT jokes she said on Grunts using Mighty Square as an observation platform
"im sure one day we will make more, different versions etc. But I dont control the production, or I would offer them monthly, I want them too.
when I get mine today, ill photograph it with some 1/6th figures for size. Im GS has show the Mighty, standard and WWRp shot right ?"

About WWR Mighty Square leg armor and when another colorway (not JDF) might be offered:
"next one maybe mid year, 3rd qtr i would say"
"they are protection for the legs, big targets
off to work i go ! "
ill do many hopefully, but they will take time, shit the way the worlds economies are going one is a win for me !

About the photo , which shows all three Squares: WWR , WWRp and Mighty Square in one shot
"no I meant the shot comparing sizes etc. I took one with a wwrp square, a standard and migthy together to show sizes etc mighty only comes in mighty size"
"that is the shot i took, all jdf squares of varying girth" - Sadly Goodsmile Company haven't shared this photo yet

Commenting on Doc Grunt handgun and that it's no different from other WWR Grunt weapons:
gun has changed ?
what gun, should be same as other grunts ?

On AP Zombs – Warzomb versions:


i think there are 3 war versions, i dont have them on hand, somewhere in transit. Platoon Zombs !

Any chance of having them in 1/6th scale?
1/6th.. shit I think the hatchery will flip if I ask for more 1/6th zombs !

WWR 1.5 Dropcloth is coming to us soon:
DC is one of my fav, DC 1.5 should be scuttling out soon.
actually, one is a gatler one is a gunslinger.
some new tweaks and ads, makes for a better bot. - on their versions and what weapons they are carrying

Telling us a bit more, why Ashley Wood and Kim Fung Wong were visiting Hot Toys office in HK:
the eyes in the new Batman figure are awesome, freaking cool, makes such a cool feature...
collab...
If I'm correct Ashley is referring to this figure.

Ashley commenting on AK Ankou EX head/neck issues, discovered by few boardies. Photos to better illustrate the issue by robot ghost:


I'll post only few on point comments and those who are interested can read entire dialogue here.

"why dont you just get a new head sent. I dont see the issue. did CS say no new head ?
The Chinese New Year has and will slow stuff down for a couple of weeks, so please be patient. But if you have an issue, im sure 3A CS can help, and if you dont get any help ask Gimbat for assistance.
my thing is to make art, design stuff, I just dont have time to scout the forum, wish I did. If you have an issue please contact 3A etc, thats the best way. If you get told to fuck off or just suck it down, thats different, contact me via the info@threeaonline.com mail."
"if anything is wide spread we know, shit always gonna happen. we have never told any customer when we are at fault to suck it, if you are, tell me !"
On 3A Customer Service work and how it's essential to contact them (not just posting on the board, when you have the problem):
im just no the best to ask
I watched CS when I was in HK, I see what they do, where they help, they do a great job, CS are 3A !
just remember, tell CS, i know its great to say fuck 3A, lame ass toys, look at this shit guys, they suck, but if you want a 3A error corrected you have to contact us as well. Only way we can help
Look with the paintings I have to do and my 3A design workload i have xip time for shit these days, ill miss stuff here, dont rely on forums for help, email us !!!!
Whether AK Ankou EX head/neck situation is a manufacture fault:
no fault I know off, but is still sucks !
where not a shy company to admit error, if there was a problem we would say as always.
there is no issue I know off, we shall send you a new neck and head, all shall be cool.
there will always be some defects, your assuming too much based on your own situation. 3A is sorry that it happened and we will put it right.

To summarize what was said by Ashley today and many times before:
If you have ANY problem with your 3A toys, please contact 3A customer service - cs@threeaonline.com . Just posting on the forum will not solve anything, as CS is the only official channel for repairs and replacements. If you feel that communication is going in a wrong way (whether there is language barrier or general misunderstanding) please feel free to contact me or our other MODs , as we will be willing to help you. And as a last resort you can contact Ashley Wood via info@threeaonline.com , but please keep in mind that he is very busy and answer might take some time.

On 2000 AD Ro-Jaws!
what can I say, i dont have a finished sample, when i do ill show it.
he is cool, very sharp toy, its on point.
dont worry guys it wont be long before you can say ash sucks, 3A HAS RUINED RO-JAWS AND 2000ad
More 2000AD figures coming?
rogue, johnny, all the abc warriors , dredd etc
the classics, we are going as fast as possible, the market isnt there to support a quick fire releases, Mongrol was a break even affair, so we have to be careful. If the fans want them, we shall do our best to give em !

Early images of Ro-Jaws!, which we saw in 3AVOX:


MGS REX is awesome!
I had a good play with the REX in HK, its a stunning toy/model etc. I love the rail gun, i just kept making it RAIL, looks great in low light, will make some epic photographs.
me too, long time coming ! - Ash can't wait for REX release , as we all are.

When we will see Popbot 7Bones Queeny?
queeny vox as soon as i can get it done
Please click here, if you haven't signed up to 3AVOX – which is our weekly newsletter.

360 view of WWR Doc Grunt and Nurse Betsy MK2 Square by toygodd


Guys, if you made 3A figure video review (preferably the ones who just shipped - as I would love to share the new information), never hesitate to contact me and I'll include it to the news.

Quick selection of photos from January photo thread, please don't hesitate to post your pics there, plenty of time before month ends. And of course that's just a quick selection and rest of other awesome entries can be seen here.


Pics above by Hunterd1 , print , WingedYeti , mcdaniel , apple juice

Added author names to sketches & art gallery, dedicated to 3AA 2012 drop.
You can checkout entire gallery here: https://imgur.com/a/AA8zx#0
And the author names (in the order their art is shown in the gallery) are:
OhMyGodPancakes, illproxy, toygodd, BoysWillBeToys, Xehn, Jester, x43x, Grish, Poakley, Jarrad, blankedboy, Darthgothikus, jakesons, chienpion, watanabekun, chiprender, BRiZL (2), VerdantViper (2), mcdaniel, sophora, Sail, jupiter, scong, OyabunTT, MDART, fink, illproxy, JeAA, soil (3), S. Ryoma, shutendog
HUGE thank you guys! Can't wait to see what art/sketches will be uploaded to the next F5 bar!

I can't include videos to the imgur gallery, so this entry comes separately. Made by mcdaniel:


Ashley posting in the thread, dedicated to Hong Kong Legion meeting :
[url=http://www.threeaonline.com/forum/index.php?topic=2348.msg406569#msg406569]great stuff guys !

Btw, what about Legionnaires in other countries? I'm sure you can all meet up and have some great fun! Show us what you got guys)

20.01

WWR Mighty Square photos:


Really love how sexy his new back looks like and that it's features "EMGY" writing on the back, just like WWRP JDF EMGY Armstrong. I already pointed it out, but it's really awesome that his side door opens and we can see his "guts".

Ordering information:
http://goodsmile-wf-global.ecq.sc/top/gcp187.html
Price: 12600YEN + 2000YEN for international shipping, which in total is around 190$
Orders can be placed between 2012/02/12 (Sun) at 17:00 (JST) until 2012/02/20 (Mon) at 21:00 (JST). JDF Mighty Square will not be available at Bambalandstore and Ashley mentioned earlier another Mighty Square might be offered only around mid year or 3rd quarter.
Mighty Square height: around 10.6" inches or 27cms
Purchase conditions at Goodsmile store:
http://goodsmile-wf-global.ecq.sc/help

Detailed Doc Grunt and Nurse Betsy MK2 Square review by toygodd can be found here

Speaking about Doc Grunt, I ABSOLUTELY love this photo by x43x , our forum vet Robbie , really nailed it:


With all the excitement around WWR Doc Grunt and Popbot Blind Cowboy , I didn't give proper space to first WWRp Bertie MK3[b] to touch the ground, JEA!
Photos by JKS , NIXON and kadoo

Ashley, posting this awesome piece by Phil Hale in "what's on your walls" thread:

i have two pieces from it, 3 if you count the series prelim placemarker

You got to checkout [b]3AA 2012 special story by OmnilimbO, which is located right here , especially if you are new to this board...as this story will give you some idea, what community we have here and how we aren't shy to share such a personal information and moments of happiness with each other.


Latest VOX is out and full text can be read here.

3A HK office is going to the holidays, as Chinese New Year is coming:
the 3A offices will be shut ( no emails will be returned ) over this period and will re-open on the 30th of Jan, which just happens to be the sale day for Queeny the third member of the 7Bones crew from the World of Popbot !

First female member of 7Bones Popbo Queeny - sale will commence at 9-00am Hong-Kong time on the 30th of Jan at www.bambalandstore.com , Queeny will cost you $120USD.
The price as always covers worldwide shipping and stated before 3AA discount.


Speaking about 3AA discount:
Lastly we want to thank all the members of 3AA for 2012, as always it's very inspiring to get your support! As of today Bambaland has been updated to reflect 3AA status for 2012 members. Log out of Bambaland and then log back in for 3AA status to take effect!

Shipping news about Adventure Kartel retail assortment
Adventure Kartel retail will not ship out to retailers till after the Chinese New year, After some QC, it was noticed some figures were incorrectly packaged and didn't correspond the correct box.

and other products:
WWR Caesar will ship in Feb
SXCLB Ankou + Shadow set will ship in Feb

VOX 3A photo of the week by Daniel Picard , all winners receive rare GID Nabler from 3A. Do you have something to send? Send your 3A toy photos to info@threeaonline.com


You can checkout all photos of the week here on the board or in my imgur online gallery.

AP Zombs (already soldout in 2011) – I love that even NYCC Zombs and two versions of Zombot, made it into singles selection


Ashley working on 1:1 Kitty?


Latest art from Ashley's blog:
on the drying wall


Art sale is coming? Keep your eye on Ashley's blog: http://ashleybambaland.blogspot.com
im off wonka style, painting dont do itself !
see you guys after the chinese new year. Keep a tight ship gimbs !
for the interested parties, im gonna sell some sketches and polaroids on my blog over the coming months, as I got some plumbing bills to cover !

Answering about watercolors in general or talking specifically about paintings, which we saw at Ashley's blog earlier on:
1500 bucks for a watercolor

If Ashley is referring to the watercolors on his blog, here are these beauties:


Ashley about WWR Mighty Square
i love the fucker, my fav square.

Posting in 3A Publishing - Shit Fuck Wank thread:
more time is being given to my books in 2012, dont worry, i think on it everyday !
maybe some guests artists too

22.01

First of all, I want to wish Happy Chinese New Year to everyone! Bye-Bye Rabbit and HELLO DRAGON!

Let's start today's update with reviews 3A got for it's achievements in 2011, from Action Figure Times:


Six awards! You read it right, SIX: best small vinyl (Square MK2 - Kid Sarge), best large vinyl (Mongrol), best Zombie (Acolyte Zomb 2.0), best female figure (Vanilla POD TQ), best package art, best 12" male figure (Grunt).

Detailed review of WWRp JEA MK3 Bertie by our boardie Knives can be found here. Small & funny teaser:


WWR Doc Grunt and Nurse Betsy MK2 Square video review by Yama86:


mouse9090 reminding us how cool Deimos colorway is:


Popbot Blind Cowboy photos by JKS , giving us opportunity to see how detailed everything is. Dig poncho & boots. Can't wait to get mine in and spend some quality time with the fig.


Popbot 7Bones Queeny goes on sale, on January 30th 9:00AM Hong Kong time at www.bambalandstore.com , countdown is already up at www.threeaonline.com/blog and if you are confused with Hong Kong timezone, please click here and find your local timezone. Queeny costs 120$ (before 3AA discount) and worldwide shipping is included in the price.

And to all 3AA members: Bambalandstore has been updated to reflect 3AA status for 2012 members. Log out of Bambaland and then log back in for 3AA status to take effect! Once you do it, you will see "3AA" tab in the menu on the left.

24.01

Ashley about boxes and space:
i have a storage space 3x12 metres, full of boxes, they ad up !

Commenting on dedguy's photo:


That is nice shot !

More WWR Doc Grunt photos (featuring some custom changes) by dedguy:


Medic Squad by bubs67


New header image from Ashley's blog


Whether AP Popbot is going to appear at Bambaland/3AVOX soon:
chinese new year is in effect, so nothing till 31st of jan.

Very nice photo of WWR MK2 Deimos Square running by expathos


Alice Andrenochrome about WWRp JDF Armstrong and why it is his favorite figure of the year (taken from TRE blog):


"Japan Charity 1G JDF EMGY Armstrong from ThreeA. This toy completely sets the spotlight on the people of Japan, who had to endure the devastating 2011 earthquake and all of the tragedy that followed. ThreeA made it to support the Japanese people, and all proceeds where transferred to the Japanese Red Cross. Looking at this little robot, I realize that despite all the toughness out there, there are still a lot of good people willing to help when they can. The JDF EMGY Armstrong, holding out a helping hand, my favorite toy of 2011."

25.01

Keep your eyes open and wallets ready! There has been a talk for offering more limited editions and quality prints for a while. And here is Ashey about prints and prints store...so far we had prints only at Bambalandstore, not sure whether Ashley meant separate section or offering it elsewhere:
the long awaited print store is getting closer...
using my chines new year well !
next week, this weekend etc

Our forum magician zzzzz slightly opens the curtain and shows how he does his magic here
and the result (combination of dedguy and soulburn3d photos):


3D Animation Contest tease by crackle


Some might not realize it, but Popbot Blind Cowboy & Ghosthorse[/url] superset is hella big. Checkout this size comparison pic by Ryno38 , it's very heavy as well: 20.7 lbs/9.4 kg, which is more than single Heavy Bramble or Large Martin!

Finally pics from my Facebook profile wall - been spreading 3A word and helping Legion there since early 2009. Please if you use Facebook , feel free to share your best 3A pics there and I'll be happy to let everyone to see them. Here are couple of Chinese New Year themed pics by [Pensy Chan & Kent Mung

Please tell us what browser are you using at Bambalandstore.com and why (poll started here). Good place to share some tricks with the new Legionnaires...right in time for first sale of 2012 at Bambalandstore.com (if you don't count 3AA 2012 sale) - which is [b]Popbot 7Bones Queeny on January 30th , 9:00AM HK time.

27.01

Popbot Blind Cowboy and Ghosthorse set reviews by Moggie215 and Yama86 - love these guys! Why plug two reviews in the news you might ask? Well, Moggie's review is enthusiastic and cheerful, it's more like unboxing of the figure then detailed reviews (he is working on the detailed one) and Yama's reviews are always on point and giving you lots and lots of details. So whichever you chose, you can't fail (I recommend both though).


Popbot Blind Cowboy photos by basyabasya1 , scumonkey and dedguy , more pics in the dedicated thread.


I'm always open to criticism , proposals and suggestions, so please feel free to contact me via PM, if you have anything on your mind. Yesterday, I received an interesting one from Tome Worapivut. As you probably know, most of 3A figures have interesting lines / quotes on the boxes ( For example: "We are not interested in the possibilities of defeat. - Nom Commanders ), so how about collecting all of them in one thread on 3A forum? Will you be wiling to participate? If yes click the link and please contribute: http://www.threeaonline.com/forum/index.php?topic=2384.new#new
Please don't confuse quotes and with WWR information about bots, as some of it already gathered here.

As Popbot 7Bones Queeny sale is approaching (January 30th, 9:00AM Hong-Kong time) and it's only two days and 8 hours left. So I decided to share two rather old and yet awesome photos of TQs by ikar11 - and amazing TQs collection by JENGO


[size=7pt]*On group pic from left to right : Vanilla TQ, Princess TQ, TQ Loper, Lolli XXXMAS, Tracey XXXMAS, CNY11 TQ, U-etto-Pinku-No-Niko, Reimi Kawaii, Odayaka Na Itami, Yubi O Tekika, Yumiko Jojishi Kisho; only Easter TQ, CNYTQ and HKV Ayako / Junko TQs are missing.
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Ashley commenting on January photo thread submissions:
nice work fellaz!

Pics from my Facebook wall (as I mentioned, please feel free to use it for posting 3A toy photos and questions or using wall of official 3A group on Facebook ), by Edward Martinez and John Eugene Atendido Avila


And please don't worry if you haven't gotten 3AVOX, as there haven't been any new issues yet. Ashley mentioned that he is taking Chinese New Year time to work on his art and print store.
Happy Chinese new year, a dark studio calls, im doing art time !
the long awaited print store is getting closer...
using my chines new year well!
However, who knows what awaits us in the next couple of days (please don't read too much into this line)? As Popbot Queeny sale is approaching!

28.01

Ashley asking whether we want more epic sets, like Popbot Blind Cowboy and Ghosthorse and teasing some cool and unheard stuff, like ZLOGO Jeep.
my flu is passing finally, good to see the Blind one making the rounds.
you guys want more sets like this, Bleak with chopper, grunts and a ZLOGO jeep etc

Commenting on photos by our boardies:
good stuff, need to do that photo book featuring the best of your works..
in fact, ill make a new email for sending hirez photos and info ! back soon
So start selecting your photos guys!

On AK Ankou EX-TRA, which is going to be bigger than current Ankou EX (who isn't a small boy himself):
BIGGER

Popbot 7Bones Queeny story in beautiful comic made by Ashley:


And I specifically took the liberty to make a screenshot, featuring whole Popbot 7Bones team: Wasabi TK, Kyoku Oyabun and Queeny...and four unknown characters.


I heard that people are debating whether Archer TK will make it into 7Bones, currently all we know about this mysterious figure is what Ashley told us that he is going to be last Tomorrow King and this set of quotes bellow, which was said long time ago (May 2010), after we saw Archer TK painting in Ashley's blog - direct entry:

"the archer is 最後の父, with 最終出身"
"last father , final born"
"you want the final TK story ?, and they thought they would last forever, like the first kiss."
"i never thought about a toy, just a little story in my head, the final grown TK on the run with the last born. tragic and cool.Ill see what I can do"

The art itself (from May 2010)



Ashley answering whether we might get this comic together with Queeny:
still waiting for a confirm on shipping, it has just gone u again, that 3AA discount is gonna help this year !

Beautiful photo by ictoys, I dig the red scarf touch


I don't want anyone to miss a chance to buy 7Bones Queeny, so I'll repeat what I said many times before. The fig will be available only at www.bambalandstore.com on January 30th, 9:00AM Hong Kong time. 3AA members have 24 hours buying window.
Price for the figure is 120$ with worldwide shipping included in the price.


29.01

Latest entry from Ashley's blog, confirming that giclees/print store is in the works:


Ashley Wood giclee's
Over ten years ago I used to make Iris prints and then Giclee's of my work, soon i'll be offering an ongoing selection of my work printed and agonized over by me and T P. We are making a new store to handle these and other stuff. Check back soon for more info!

Leader of Seven Bones, First Tomorrow Queen, which without a doubt makes her very important character. And know we now that future of mankind lies in her hands. She moves as though, she lives a moment ahead of all. Her name became that of legend and mystery, she is Queeny !!!
This legendary figure goes on sale , on www.bambalandstore.com on January 30th, 9:00AM Hong-Kong time. Price - 120$ , with worldwide shipping included in the price.

As it's less than 24 hours to wait for Queeny sale, it's time to open F5 Bar and Grill, bellow is a quick explanation on what beast F5 Bar is.
What is F5 Bar and Grill? It's a cool place, where we all hang out before the sale starts, sharing excitement, our thoughts and whatnot, and trying our best to stay on topic (we aren't always succeed though).
So, with F5 Bar going up 7Bones thread is reserved for Q&A about Queeny sale and reporting problems (bambalandstore issues and whatnot), all the other chatter must go in F5 bar.
Have fun in the bar, but don't forget basic rules and maintaining positive vibes of our beloved 3A board. Since F5 Bar during the sale is really crowded and grows like several pages in few minutes, all the essential sales info + sketches will be posted in the first opening post of the F5 thread. So before asking a question, please check the first page of the bar for answers. You can always PM me (or other MODs) if you some questions and you don't want to post them publicly.
Usually we don't allow interpretations of 3A/Ashley Wood intellectual property and characters. But as our tradition goes only on sale nights, we are making an exception and looking forward to your sketches , featuring Queeny /TQs on them. I'll be putting them up here and in F5 Bar, later on they will be added to online gallery on imgur as well, with captions, so it will be seen who is the author of each sketch, which is always nice. If I missed your sketch, please never hesitate to contact me.
Here is the link to F5 Bar:
http://www.threeaonline.com/forum/index.php?topic=2385.0 - Have fun!

To all 3A Associates (3AA) : recently Bambaland has been updated to reflect 3AA status for 2012 members. Please log out of Bambaland and then log back in for 3AA status to take effect. Thank you!

30.01

Sketches & art from Queeny bar so far:


gallery link:
https://imgur.com/a/Ogfr

Ashley posting in F5 Bar:
"queeny day woot !"
"no secret drops, benny dont like the hate mail, plus i think new 3AA should have a cruisey start to 2012.
its rude to upstage a lady as well !"
"man, i cant believe we are at the end of jan 2012
....."
"got another flu from Hk, im so sick of getting them, i never get sick if I dont fly anywhere. gah....."
the tk dont like animals, too easy for the whisper to control etc, bite them in their sleep.
i guess I can do a super set version of the shogun 7b, with a big head etc. that could be cool, but make it more expensive, which aint

Queeny sale starts in less than one hour from now, on January 30th 9:00AM Hong Kong time at www.bambalandstore.com

Confirmation that Archer TK isn't member of 7Bones:
archer aint a 7b, he is the last TK, if you dont include the infant Tk he carries

Ashley on Tomorrow Kings variety:
many different Tks and jobs they do !

No Chinese New Year TQ this month....but Easter TQ is a possibility:
no cny tq this year, cant afford the time at the hatchery ! easter though...

7Bones Queeny could be pulled out from the store earlier (not for 3AA members though, who have 24 hours buying window), so please don't sit on the fence, if you want one.
3AA will have 24 hours, thats what matters, general release can be pulled at any time.

Who is the next TK? Popbot Lady Sham is coming!
i think a non 7B tk next.
but sham first

Ashley on AK Tommy Mission
tommy is robot, well according to L shadow

Ashley reminding to email 3A Customer Service at cs@threeaonline.com , if you have any problems:
if tou have an issue, email 3A, DONT WAIT, dont use other methods or work arounds. tell us, we will fix it.

Ashley commenting on this rule: Orders are not transferable to third parties, basically whether 3A can ship your order to another person (based on your preference of course – everything is explained bellow)
we are not supposed to change addresses, some paypal rule, but we do sometimes, but we are cutting down on flippers buying and then having the sold toy sent to another person.
thanks for supporting queeny chap, back to my work on a movie poster for a russian zombie film

7Bones Queeny estimated shipping time is April 2012 and new rules from Bambalandstore:
Two pieces max per account and delivery address.
ThreeA reserves the right to cancel the orders if improper purpose is inspected

Btw, Queeny comes with four interchangeable hands!

Ashley bringing good news on Queeny poster:
queeny will come with a double sided poster

Popbot Queeny is sold-out and she is available only for 3AA 2012 members in their 3AA section:
general sales have ended for queeny onLy 3AA NOW
have said this will happen all along - on fast sale

31.01

7Bones Queeny sale ends for 3AA members any minute now, as 3AA 24 hours guaranteed buying window closes on January 31st 9:00AM HK time (15 minutes from this news update). So , it's your last chance to buy one at www.bambalandstore.com right now, 102$ (after 3AA discount), shipping included in the price and she comes with four interchangeable hands and double sides poster.

Ashley about the sale:
cool stuff guys, a good sale, cool fig, no emo, equals a win !

Sketches & art from F5 Bar and Grill so far:


Authors of the sketches* are (in no particular order)
watanabekun, toygodd (2), soil (4), BRiZL (2), chiendol, thejikas, Martzz, restlesseye, illproxy (5), custard4gravy (2), crem, sophora, workweak, JEAA (2), scong, ictoys, Jarrad, kaiserfrog19, expathos, basyabasya1, abex44, 3aChick, Firehazzard, OyabunTT, RainDog, CallsignE27, CaptainCadaver, shutendogi, ZEONIC, fink

gallery link with all the names (just point on the art you like):
https://imgur.com/a/Ogfrz

Summary of all finished entries for 3D Animation contest is here, still one day left. Latest two entries by R.E.E.S.E and crackle:


February 2012

01.02

Ashley about AK Ankou EX SXCLB Bouncer Little Shadow MK2 Latex Throwdown Set shipping (to remind you, all Ankou EX singles already shipped out):


single box for SXCLB
ships this month im told !

WWRp Linkin Park aka Thousand Islands Bramble already starting to ship from Good Smile Company to the clients, photos from Japan by boxgumi and mizotatu:


Added shipping WWRp Linkin Park Bramble marker to the map, please use it:
http://www.zeemaps.com/map?group=210110
And one more important thing about the map, sadly I'm running out of marker types (again), so unfortunately I'll have to delete most of old ones (which shipped a while ago).

Ashley decided to push deadline of 3D Animation contest one week further (so till next Wednesday - February 8th) - so plenty of time for you guys to get inspired by all the entries and submit something by yourself. Click here for all the entries submitted so far.
And I'm really psyched to share with you three latest entries by Zookeeper, Knives and Humbucker


02.02

Ashley commenting about J3D1 photo (shown bellow) in Let's see your 3A collection thread:


the classic tks look good like that paul

Now we know who is the real enemy of WWR Caesar (and next ver. of Caesar - called XAESAR) on the battlefield and his name is NERO
Caesar is the best all round bot, close quarters your fucked, only from a good range do ya have hope, sniper, Large martin etc.
of course every predator has a predator, Caesar has NERO.
NERO is the counter to Caesar and the Caesar upgraded XAESAR

How is WWR Xaexar's name correctly pronounced?
zay-zar i think would the way
Darwin is very paranoid, the worst case of the old woman swallowing the fly syndrome ever !

Remember Martin laser slogger Ashley mentioned a while ago?
1) here
2) and here

Here is the latest quote about laser slogger:
laser slogger is awesome, i always forget about him, so many things going on...