As the Generations line continues, so does DNA Design’s work on upgrade kits for some of the most highly-anticipated figures as they tackle Power of the Primes Optimal Optimus next! The kit seems to complete both Primal and his evolution armor as it includes a pair of swords for the core robot, a pair of rifles for Optimal Optimus, and alternate mode parts for the latter that include two pairs of rear wheels, one front center wheel, and a pair of longer shoulder wings. The sets of wheels of course will provide the Maximal commander with one more alternate mode that was somewhat of a signature.
No pricing info is available at this time, but DNA Design is expecting an August release so stay tuned for updates!
Fenrys
Nice! glad they got both sets back in
DaveWire
Yep. I got both kits, PotP Optimal Optimus, and Kingdom Cheetor. I originally had Cheetor ordered from Amazon but they pushed back his release to April so I figured since BBTS has him in stock, may as well grab him.
Fenrys
Nice! You grab both upgrade kits?
DaveWire
I’m glad I waited. Both are now in stock at BBTS and ready to ship. Just waiting on my payment for Cheetor to go through and I’ll send all four items out.
kronatron
I really enjoyed Blast Punch OP, nifty figure and handles well…until the GPS starts setting in. Like a bad case of Osteoperhosis, both he and his supreme-class counterpart have suffered debilitating limb degradation.
I would love a re-release of blast punch in show colors, or a voyager/leader down-size of Air Attack OP in better plastic.
Napjr
All the Transmetals are pretty good, almost show accurate for those that like that, nice scale, etc. As for Primal, other than the smile, was a great figure for his time
Blast Punch is rather nice, love the sculpt and overall feel, but like pretty much all the BM line, the paint scheme suffers the most. Too bad he never got a better repaint
DaveWire
And now you’ve convinced me to track down a Transmetal Primal. Now I just want to see all three alongside Beast Machines Mega Class Blast Punch Optimus Primal and I’ll want to complete the quadfecta (albeit Return Convoy might look pretty awesome with that scaling upwards motif).
Fenrys
Isn't kingdom Primal also about the same size height wise with POTP tiny Primal? meaning that that Primal works well enough as a pre-earth shuttle type body for Primal as well
Napjr
indeed
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Fenrys
Should also scale somewhat reasonably with the new Kingdom Primal as a before and after sort of thing
Bezuul
To me, this was an excellent Optimal to go with the TW/TE legend scale Rattrap, Blackarachnia and TMII Megatron currently available. He scales well except the OG Primal surfboard thing.
The TA Primal is a bit large for the current legend offerings, but solid looking…. just thought I'd mention for BW fans.
TheGrognard
I have been going back and forth over this guy for months. I have the Perfect Effect one so I really don't need it, but I also have all the other PotP Leaders and it'd be sort of nice to have a complete set. But Perfect Effect is so gorgeous I think it'd pale in comparison a bit.
DaveWire
I know robotkingdom is pretty good. I’m having trouble even loading robotoybase. I had both kits on preorder at BBTS and since one of them has already arrived, I can stand to wait a bit longer to see if the other does as well and save myself a few bucks shipping all three together.
Bezuul
DNA Design DK-08 DK08 Upgrade Kit for POTP Optimal Optimus
Fenrys
No idea what shipping is like from those sites currently, but I've used both before and they are definitely much needed kits
DaveWire
Sometimes you just have to say it out loud for it to happen.
Fenrys
fixed that for you they've steadily gone downhill since their site redesign a few years ago
Bezuul
DNA Design restocked their Fortress Maximus kits. I don't think OpOp is a far cry.
And BBTS kinds sucks with 3P. Love them, but…
Edit: kinda, typo. But they suck with kindness too. And in general like pointed out. I think they have their niche and are sticking to it now.
I didn't realize there is just an entire catalogue that BBTS doesn't dive into anymore. For a while I took them to be comprehensive and now I realize they're more of a reference point to explore new companies and sometimes its worth putting in a pre-order with them.
But yeah, you never know what will be restocked anymore. I didn't expect DX9 to walk away. Was it DX9? Too much dead company talk to remember.
RyanCharlie
I've had probably 20 items preordered from BBTS that ended up being canceled eventually due to never being stocked or restocked.
Fenrys
robotkingdom has dk-08 (weapons and wheels) upgrade in stock
DNA Design DK-08 POTP OPTIMAL OPTIMUS Upgrade Kit. Available Now!
and robotoybase has dk-08+ (articulated hands)
DNA Design – DK-08+ POTP Optimal Optimus Add on Kit
might be worth it ordering from these guys rather than waiting on bbts