01 Studio is a well-known name in the world of "third-party" Transformers collectible figures. They are a company that produces large, highly detailed, and often complex transforming robots that are inspired by characters from the Transformers franchise but are not officially licensed by Hasbro or Takara Tomy.
Here's a breakdown of what makes them notable:
* Focus on Large-Scale Figures: 01 Studio is particularly recognized for its ambitious, large-scale releases. Their figures are typically designed to fit in with the "Masterpiece" line from Takara Tomy, but often at a larger size, making them stand out in a collection.
* Key Products:
* Cell: This is arguably their most famous figure. It's a massive, transforming robot inspired by the planet-eater, Unicron, from The Transformers: The Movie (1986). The figure's size and intricate transformation from a robot to a planet are major selling points for collectors.
* Desolator: This is a combiner figure, meaning it is made up of multiple smaller robots that can combine to form one large robot. The individual figures are typically sold separately, and when all are collected, they form a large figure inspired by the Decepticon combiner, Devastator.
* Collector Appeal: Collectors of third-party Transformers appreciate 01 Studio for a few reasons:
* Design and Detail: They often incorporate intricate engineering and design elements that make the figures highly articulated and screen-accurate.
* Quality: While not always perfect, their figures often feature high-quality materials and construction, including die-cast metal parts to add weight and durability.
* Addressing Gaps in the Market: They create figures of characters that official companies either haven't made or haven't made at the size or level of detail that collectors desire.
Due to their nature as a third-party company, they do not have an official, publicly accessible website like Hasbro or Takara Tomy. Their products are sold through various online hobby shops and specialty retailers that cater to the third-party toy market.