Takara DOTM Dual Model Kit Prototype Images
Friday, March 25th, 2011 8:36AM CDT
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e-Hobby has updated their product listings for the upcoming Transformers DOTM Optimus Prime and Bumblebee Dual Model Kits with new prototype images! Both appear to be highly detailed and movie accurate. Check out mirrored images below. The e-Hobby listings can be viewed at the following: Optimus Prime & Bumblebee
Amazon Japan also has updated listings: Optimus Prime & Bumblebee
Update: Thanks to Seibertronian heer0san for pointing out that CyberGundam Blog has additional images of the model kits from Dengeki Hobby Magazine.
Credit(s): e-Hobby, Amazon Japan, CyberGundam Blog, heer0san
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Re: Takara DOTM Dual Model Kit Prototype Images (1199695)
Posted by Astronopolis on March 25th, 2011 @ 9:04am CDT
Posted by Astronopolis on March 25th, 2011 @ 9:04am CDT
as much as i hated the movie designs when they came out in 2007, i have to say im eating my words now. the tweaks implemented to the designs over the years and ultimately in these kits have really made them seem classic.
what i meant before was to drive the point that this product was in fact a kit rather than a statue or a toy, not disdain. i actually rather like them alot!
i cant wait to see what you model freaks do with these guys!
robofreak wrote:Astronopolis: That's the beauty of this. I'm a gunpla junky so this fits the bill perfectly.
Prime is going to stand about 13 inches and Bumblebee will be smaller. Prime has a $120 price tag and Bee is at $50 something.
I'm totally going to do an epic city battle diorama when I get my hands on these. I'm already drawing up the plans.
what i meant before was to drive the point that this product was in fact a kit rather than a statue or a toy, not disdain. i actually rather like them alot!
i cant wait to see what you model freaks do with these guys!
Re: Takara DOTM Dual Model Kit Prototype Images (1199706)
Posted by Valandar on March 25th, 2011 @ 9:20am CDT
I'd love to see a 'Grand Mastah' modify one to actually transform, myself.
Posted by Valandar on March 25th, 2011 @ 9:20am CDT
Astronopolis wrote:i cant wait to see what you model freaks do with these guys!
I'd love to see a 'Grand Mastah' modify one to actually transform, myself.
Re: Takara DOTM Dual Model Kit Prototype Images (1199708)
Posted by alternator77 on March 25th, 2011 @ 9:24am CDT
Posted by alternator77 on March 25th, 2011 @ 9:24am CDT
some may disagree but this is probably the only thing from the movie aside from the ha basic's that i want. way to go hastak way to go! 
Re: Takara DOTM Dual Model Kit Prototype Images (1199715)
Posted by Mykltron on March 25th, 2011 @ 9:32am CDT
Posted by Mykltron on March 25th, 2011 @ 9:32am CDT
They look nice but if it doesn't transform I won't buy it!
Re: Takara DOTM Dual Model Kit Prototype Images (1199716)
Posted by kirbenvost on March 25th, 2011 @ 9:36am CDT
Posted by kirbenvost on March 25th, 2011 @ 9:36am CDT
Wow, these look cool. Too bad they can't transform!
Re: Takara DOTM Dual Model Kit Prototype Images (1199717)
Posted by Dead Metal on March 25th, 2011 @ 9:36am CDT
Posted by Dead Metal on March 25th, 2011 @ 9:36am CDT
God damn these are awesome!
I hope they make a Starscream, Meagtron and Fallen next!
I hope they make a Starscream, Meagtron and Fallen next!
Re: Takara DOTM Dual Model Kit Prototype Images (1199727)
Posted by guarayakha on March 25th, 2011 @ 9:57am CDT
Posted by guarayakha on March 25th, 2011 @ 9:57am CDT
Very nice. I can see quite some good reasons to get these kits:
1. Model kit fans would love the details
2. Great source of parts for TF customizers.
3. Make your own Bayformers (scratch built your own armor pieces, attach to frame)
Now all that's left to know is if they come with decals/stickers, and the possible amount of painting required.
1. Model kit fans would love the details
2. Great source of parts for TF customizers.
3. Make your own Bayformers (scratch built your own armor pieces, attach to frame)
Now all that's left to know is if they come with decals/stickers, and the possible amount of painting required.
Re: Takara DOTM Dual Model Kit Prototype Images (1199731)
Posted by heer0san on March 25th, 2011 @ 10:12am CDT
Posted by heer0san on March 25th, 2011 @ 10:12am CDT
Additional hi-res images of Dual Model kits Optimus Prime and Bumblebee taken from the latest Dengeki Hobby Magazine showing height comparisions and added gimmicks
http://robotpilipinas.blogspot.com/2011 ... timus.html
http://robotpilipinas.blogspot.com/2011 ... timus.html
Re: Takara DOTM Dual Model Kit Prototype Images (1199766)
Posted by BATTOUSAIXD on March 25th, 2011 @ 11:16am CDT
Posted by BATTOUSAIXD on March 25th, 2011 @ 11:16am CDT
These are pretty cool! If they are not too expensive I may get a Prime, but only if they make a Megatron to go with it...
Re: Takara DOTM Dual Model Kit Prototype Images (1199772)
Posted by El Duque on March 25th, 2011 @ 11:25am CDT
Posted by El Duque on March 25th, 2011 @ 11:25am CDT
Wow, Prime towers over Bee! These are really tempting me break my rule of not buying non-transforming figures.
Re: Takara DOTM Dual Model Kit Prototype Images (1199816)
Posted by eyl on March 25th, 2011 @ 12:31pm CDT
Prime will be about 9.4 inches (24 cm), a little smaller than the leader class Prime. I like how they give him a optional face, but no guns?? Bumblebee has his gun...
Posted by eyl on March 25th, 2011 @ 12:31pm CDT
guarayakha wrote:Astronopolis wrote:MAH. DUL. KIT.
the trend with japan kits these days is molding them in color so painting is not required, but recommended for a perfect likeness. im willing to assume stickers or water slide decals will be included for flames/stripes.
1/35 scale puts the kit about the size of a MG Gundam kit, give or take a couple inches, so somewhere in the realm of 8" to 10", close to leader class size if i remember correctly
it is a dual kit, so there are parts included to build prime or bee off of a standard frame.
it is non transformable.
there is no news on it coming with a dvd or any preview of the packaging at all.
pricing is difficult to estimate. i would expect at least a $60 price tag on this guy, but that is just my own educated guess, don't quote me.
i hope this helps clarify any understandings
Um, not really. You can't built them off a standard frame, they are entirely different in size and design. It's not a 2-in-1 kit, since they are sold separately anywayNo idea why they mention "Dual", but I guess it's referring to the inner frame design of the kits.
Prime will be about 9.4 inches (24 cm), a little smaller than the leader class Prime. I like how they give him a optional face, but no guns?? Bumblebee has his gun...
Re: Takara DOTM Dual Model Kit Prototype Images (1199875)
Posted by SlyTF1 on March 25th, 2011 @ 2:49pm CDT
Posted by SlyTF1 on March 25th, 2011 @ 2:49pm CDT
Holy mother! Are these transformable!? If not, my life is a lie. 
Re: Takara DOTM Dual Model Kit Prototype Images (1199885)
Posted by BigBotPrime on March 25th, 2011 @ 3:09pm CDT
Posted by BigBotPrime on March 25th, 2011 @ 3:09pm CDT
Perfect Grade DOTM Optimus..........yeah!!!!! 
Re: Takara DOTM Dual Model Kit Prototype Images (1199890)
Posted by NatsumeRyu on March 25th, 2011 @ 3:20pm CDT
Posted by NatsumeRyu on March 25th, 2011 @ 3:20pm CDT
Considering all of the Zoids model kits sitting on my shelf, WANT. Very much. I may never get them however. Circumstances would have to all align at once...Still, at least I can look forward to more images. :9
Re: Takara DOTM Dual Model Kit Prototype Images (1199961)
Posted by The Variable on March 25th, 2011 @ 6:00pm CDT
Posted by The Variable on March 25th, 2011 @ 6:00pm CDT
Can we possibly have these as the Robot Replicas line for DOTM?
Re: Takara DOTM Dual Model Kit Prototype Images (1200130)
Posted by guarayakha on March 26th, 2011 @ 1:07am CDT
Inb4 DM03- Buster Prime and DM04- Battle Blade BB :p
No, they can't transform. Your life is now a lie. So is the cake.
Posted by guarayakha on March 26th, 2011 @ 1:07am CDT
liangedward wrote:Prime will be about 9.4 inches (24 cm), a little smaller than the leader class Prime. I like how they give him a optional face, but no guns?? Bumblebee has his gun...
Inb4 DM03- Buster Prime and DM04- Battle Blade BB :p
SlyTF1 wrote:Holy mother! Are these transformable!? If not, my life is a lie.
No, they can't transform. Your life is now a lie. So is the cake.
Re: Takara DOTM Dual Model Kit Prototype Images (1200682)
Posted by Carnivius_Prime on March 27th, 2011 @ 12:11pm CDT
Posted by Carnivius_Prime on March 27th, 2011 @ 12:11pm CDT
Yeah these look superb. What Robot Replicas should look like. I'd like to see them in color and hope they are available to the UK at not too an expensive price.
