Third Party company DNA Design have revealed images of their next product: DK-18 SS-56 Upgrade Kit For Studio Series Shockwave.
This kit includes a new arm cannon, right hand and blade for Studio Series Leader Class Shockave. All pieces are made of ABS plastic that replaces the soft parts on the original figure. Additionally, the cannon and blade have got movable parts and the hand features articulated fingers. This upgrade kit is expected to be released in September this year. A very nice option to improve Shockwave for your display.
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sideswipe29
I honestly would have ordered from a different site but I now have an order placed at Ages 3 and Up with this Shockwave kit and the Jetwing Optimus Prime upgrade that's literally sold out everywhere else so if I cancel I'm screwed.
Shmoptimus Prime
Damn. So glad I didn’t wait for BBTS. They’re glacially slow these days.
sideswipe29
Bumping so share that I got a pre-order notification from BBTS. Should be coming in within a week or so.
I still have one pre-ordered with Ages 3 and Up as well so hopefully this means they will get their shipment soon too.
idkwdya
A quick bump as I got the kit finally!View attachment 29363636
Shmoptimus Prime
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Sentinel
I also canceled my order with BBTS because they were taking ridiculously long to get this, but also because I would get free shipping with TCP along with the MPM Ironhide upgrade kit and the FansToys Cassettes for Soundwave. All of it is supposed to be delivered on Monday, so I’m excited.
I’ve been looking forward to the set for a while, but it does look a little underwhelming when it’s all said and done.
Shmoptimus Prime
I bit the bullet and ordered from TCP since BBTS is somehow getting their stock even slower than their usual extreme slowness. Luckily the shipping only came out to $15 this time instead of the $19 they wanted previously. This and the wreckers kit were at my door in three days after being dispatched.
Overall I like the kit, it's breathed new life into the figure for me, but I do wish there was even more articulation in the fingers. Also a non-cannon arm for the right side would have been really cool to have just for fun. Now all that's left is to add the extra silver dry brushing and gold details that the rest of my figure has.
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zark225
I got this last week on a whim after having some credit to use at TCP! Overall I like it, but I'm very"meh" on it. I like the spinning barrel like in the movie and having it lock in place is kinda cool. The added finger articulation is obviously great, and the sword is much better than the stock one, although I fixed the stock one so this wasn't as big a deal for me. I think what is holding it back for me is that the purple paint is more of a matte look than metallic, and I noticed it immediately out of the box. I figured it wouldn't be a perfect match but it is still noticeable.
This is a good set, but I wouldn't say that it is a must-have.
neevnav
I've been trying to get in touch with A3U for a few weeks about this and some other orders and they've been radio silent.
VVa
Should've gone for ShowZ.
Sentinel
I canceled my preorder with BBTS yesterday and ordered from The Chosen Prime, who has it in-stock.
sideswipe29
Sorry to bump the thread without any updates but does anyone have any leads on when stores like BBTS or A3U will get this kit in stock? I've tried contacting both stores and haven't gotten a response. Would have liked to get this before the year ends.
Shmoptimus Prime
Cool shots. Weird how shockwave has to cock himself tho
VVa
Yeah, kinda wack but you’d still be able to get that arm-cocking pose. View attachment 29326893Among other neat poses. View attachment 29326894View attachment 29326896 View attachment 29326895View attachment 29326897
Shmoptimus Prime
Weird. It’ll probably be OK if I dremel away a bit of material then cover the cuts with some dry brushing but that’s kind of annoying and seems like a weird oversight by DNA.
VVa
Just as I thought, reduced bend at the elbow because of the way it’s aligned.View attachment 29326708View attachment 29326709
Shmoptimus Prime
Great photos!
VVa
Man that looks so good I can't wait for mine.
Should be another week, as it JUST departed the Hub Scan.
Mr.Deflok
Got my DK-18 upgrade kit for Shockwave a little while back but only installed it this weekend. You can barely tell it has been upgraded for looking at it but the added hand articulation, extending barrel, and hard blade add a whole bunch of play value.
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Shmoptimus Prime
Who the fuck expects $19 to be the CHEAPEST shipping option on a couple small boxes? If you read back in the thread, TCP specifically changed their shipping RECENTLY, because of a local problem. I would have paid $10 or so, didn't need to be $4 like BBTS.