Care of Toyuncle and Weibo, we have a look at a magazine scan showing a new Transformers Dual Model Kit. DMK-04 as it is dubbed is an update of the earlier Dual Model Kit Optimus Prime, which was based on the appearance of Optimus Prime as he appeared in Transformers Age of Extinction. If the images here are anything to go by, DMK-04 will be even better than that earlier kit, with sharper colors and extra details to maximise the kit’s movie accuracy. Check out the image attached to this post.
Shmoptimus Prime
Is it still being released? Has there been any news for it since the initial reveal? I searched around and didn't find anything at all.
Like I said before, I hope they're taking the time to re-tool it. It's pretty pointless unless they make improvements from the original. I need the knight forearms, some extra accessories, better shoulder pads, a way to mount the shield on the back, and pre-applied decals (hopefully) for me to get this. Plus I have no need for that base, especially if it randomly has a decepticon symbol on it.
sladeprime
waiting for mine this 4th quarter.
Shmoptimus Prime
@sladeprime that's cool, but maybe it should have its own thread. This thread is supposed to be for the DMK-04 model kit from Takara, that I don't even believe is happening anymore.
sladeprime
View attachment 27851837 View attachment 27851838 anytime soon.
Shmoptimus Prime
So is this thing happening, or what? I sure hope they're taking time to add the knight forearms.
Every day I look at my DMK-03 on my windowsill and he looks so boss, but I would double-dip if they release an even more screen-accurate one.
TF10
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Markatron
Where did you find this
Jack Darby
This looks promising. I am glad they are adding better and more accurate paint apps on him to make him look more like the one in the movie. I might try picking this up.
Shmoptimus Prime
Release date says "last part of ? month". I'm hoping that that means they're gonna surprise us and release it really soon! Usually Japanese figures and model kits are shown months and months before they actually get released, but since this is just a recolor with some additions (why the FUCK aren't they giving us knight forearms??) hopefully they can spring it on us and release it soon after they show it.
alex1984
Agreed. If the flames were pre-painted like on DMK-01, I'd jump on this too.
Shmoptimus Prime
Waitwaitwait… WHY does he have a decepticon symbol on the base??
TF10
Someone is making Ratchet.
Shizuka
The shoulders look a bit large…
Shmoptimus Prime
Yeah this announcement is kind of a disappointment. I don't care about the base and I was hoping for some much better upgrades. I just finished painting my 03 the other day (took a looong hiatus) and it looks great already after some paint and all the decals, so without some remolding of the base figure I might not double-dip.
DMK-03 is still totally worth it but I agree I would kill to have some other characters already! Give me a TLK Megatron at least. That would be so cool. I'd also love a Starscream and a Lockdown.
I KNOW! That was the ONLY reason to re-release this (that and maybe having the flame decals pre-applied) and I'm not seeing it here. He only had those weird forearms for about an hour of one movie. They've been the knight forearms since 2014 and the only figures to have them are the expensive sideshow collectibles ones and the armor Knight Prime Takara remold. Why would they leave that out?
He never ever holds the now iconic sword and shield with the previous forearms, so it looks weird. I'm really disappointed in this guy for that. If he had the knight forearms it would be an instant preorder for me. As it stands, I really don't need this so it would only be if I decide that I want to build him again cause I have some extra cash.
Bobby Bolivia
Why is evryone ignoring the Knight forearms? Other than the Armored Knight, we\'ve seen zero OP figure with the updated arms. smh
Jtotheiso187
I enjoyed building my DMK3
Timothy.R
I absolutely love the DMK-01. If this one has the decals preapplied and doesn't require a ton of painting, I'll definitely be getting it.
I skipped the 03 because of the details and how much work needed to be put in to make it look better.
I still really hope we get more characters. I'd kill for DMK versions of starscream, blackout, bonecrusher, sideswipe, megatron, and well, every character.
I doubt it'll happen though, especially since this doesn't even look like a new mold.
Megatron118
Besides the colors, this is still just as inaccurate as the AOE one. The 4Ever version will probably be the best bet
Hadlen_Weltall
I literally just bought the DMK03 and it's sitting in my bbts loot pile. If this has pre-painted flames, I'll cheat and cancel and reorder this one!
I'm not scared, but 55 water-slide decals is … a lot.
harrismonkey
To my eyes that confirms my point. I wouldn't worry about it though, this is definitely not a think to split hairs over. If you've got DMK and your happy with him, excellent. I like mine, but it bothers me enough I've been watching the bbts clearance price to see if it drops more so I can buy a second one to safely experiment on.