Shizuoka Hobby Show 2011 TakaraTomy Exhibit - Dual Model Kit Optimus Prime / Bumblebee

Thursday, May 12th, 2011 3:29AM CDT

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Takara's non-transforming Transformers were on site for the 2011 Hobby Show in Shizuoka, Japan. The much anticipated Dual-Model Kits were on display, as DMK01 Optimus Prime and DMK02 Bumblebee were fully built, and showcased with their packaging as well as their respective sprues placed behind them. These model kits will feature an inner-frame, and snap-on parts. These are set for release on June 25th. On the opposite side of the spectrum from the Dual Model Kits is a non-transforming 1/144 Starscream alternate mode replica. No word yet on how much this piece is going for. On behalf of Seibertron.com, congratulations to Shizouka, Japan, on their 50th Hobby Show! Check out the quick snaps from blogger Cybergundam below!

Dual Model Kit DMK01 OPTIMUS PRIME 8,800 Yen

Dual Model Kit DMK02 BUMBLEBEE 3,800 Yen

Technology MIX 1 / 144 Transformers The Movie Starscream

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Credit(s): Cybergundam

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Re: Shizuoka Hobby Show 2011 TakaraTomy Exhibit - Dual Model Kit Optimus Prime / Bumblebee (1220710)
Posted by Trikeboy on May 12th, 2011 @ 4:07am CDT

OMG, put them in better poses if you are planning on selling any of them. The poses we have seen them in before are vastly superior to these. Optimus Prime looks very cluttered and Bumblebee looks very skinny. I know they look better than these pics.

Re: Shizuoka Hobby Show 2011 TakaraTomy Exhibit - Dual Model Kit Optimus Prime / Bumblebee (1220728)
Posted by Autobot032 on May 12th, 2011 @ 5:36am CDT

Prime still looks fantastic, I just can't see myself parting with that kind of dough for a model. A really cool one, but a model nonetheless.

Re: Shizuoka Hobby Show 2011 TakaraTomy Exhibit - Dual Model Kit Optimus Prime / Bumblebee (1220746)
Posted by Dead Metal on May 12th, 2011 @ 7:18am CDT

So they do come pre-painted, still need a bit of paint touch ups but damn. No main line DOTM toys for me, only these model kits.

Re: Shizuoka Hobby Show 2011 TakaraTomy Exhibit - Dual Model Kit Optimus Prime / Bumblebee (1220749)
Posted by cannonfodder4000 on May 12th, 2011 @ 7:25am CDT

Is it me or does Bumblebee look sorta, cross-eyed, in these pictures. :???:

Re: Shizuoka Hobby Show 2011 TakaraTomy Exhibit - Dual Model Kit Optimus Prime / Bumblebee (1221002)
Posted by Blurrz on May 12th, 2011 @ 3:07pm CDT

cannonfodder4000 wrote:Is it me or does Bumblebee look sorta, cross-eyed, in these pictures.

You'll be the one placing the eyes (stickers), so don't worry about it!

Re: Shizuoka Hobby Show 2011 TakaraTomy Exhibit - Dual Model Kit Optimus Prime / Bumblebee (1221007)
Posted by robofreak on May 12th, 2011 @ 3:16pm CDT

I'm so looking forward to these.

I really wish they didn't come with a preassembled frame.

I like to build it all myself.

Re: Shizuoka Hobby Show 2011 TakaraTomy Exhibit - Dual Model Kit Optimus Prime / Bumblebee (1221050)
Posted by Dead Metal on May 12th, 2011 @ 3:58pm CDT

Lol Bumblebee looks like he will need more paint than Prime.
Man, make more of these Takara, at least Megatron and Starscream.

Re: Shizuoka Hobby Show 2011 TakaraTomy Exhibit - Dual Model Kit Optimus Prime / Bumblebee (1221075)
Posted by chuckdawg1999 on May 12th, 2011 @ 5:05pm CDT

Perfect transformation or parts-former?

Re: Shizuoka Hobby Show 2011 TakaraTomy Exhibit - Dual Model Kit Optimus Prime / Bumblebee (1221110)
Posted by BATTOUSAIXD on May 12th, 2011 @ 6:33pm CDT

These look great! If they make a Megs and SS I'll get Optimus and those.

Re: Shizuoka Hobby Show 2011 TakaraTomy Exhibit - Dual Model Kit Optimus Prime / Bumblebee (1221112)
Posted by Road-hole on May 12th, 2011 @ 6:38pm CDT

Prime looks amazing. It bugs me to no end that we don't have a DoTM Prime that looks close to this and be transformable at the same time.

Re: Shizuoka Hobby Show 2011 TakaraTomy Exhibit - Dual Model Kit Optimus Prime / Bumblebee (1221245)
Posted by Michael Alex Kawa on May 13th, 2011 @ 1:35am CDT

These look like some of the best model kits i have seen ,but i may be bias :KREMZEEK: