We can share for your our first look at the packaging of the new Yolopark Bumblebee Movie Earth Mode Optimus Prime PLAMO (Model Kit) which was on exhibit at Yolopark’s booth at ACGHK 2022.
This looks like a very nice box showing a pic of Optimus Prime kneeling in the front. We can also spot a handle on top of what seems to be a big box for this 30-cm tall non-transforming Bumblebee Movie Optimus Prime model kit designed after his Earth Mode as seen in the Bumblebee movie. We had shared a detailed gallery if this item on this link for you to check the level of detail and complexity of this impressive model kit.
This model kit has been updated for release in October 2022 now, but you can still find pre-orders via our sponsors links below. See the mirrored images after the break and then sound off on the 2005 Boards!
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timorvitae
Would you be interested in selling the axe that comes with it?
SPLIT LIP
Mine poses just fine. I can crunch his torso forward easily.
This kit isn't anywhere near as bad as the original MG Unicorn. I even dismantled this kit and put it back together, which while frustrating and obviously not intended, I managed with only a few pegs that broke and they didn't impact parts attaching at all. I'm not sure what happened to cause yours to explode, but if everything's assembled correctly it should move quite easily.
crazee928
this kit is complex, even more so than perfect grade gundams imo, so it’s definitely not for everyone. it was pretty straightforward for me and i enjoyed the build, with nothing popping off for posing. i liked it so much i ended up buying the shockwave kit even though ~70% of it is the same
Zoidstar85
He really does. It’s an impressive kit. Guess it’s just not for me…
Snaku
Well I don't mean to discount your experience but that wasn't my experience at all. Except for one piece that likes to pop off on his left side. Strange that our outcomes were so different and I'm sorry to hear you've had so much trouble with him. When he works correctly, he makes a damn nice figure and I wish you'd gotten to have that experience.
Zoidstar85
I tried to arch his back forward. Not very much, either… I managed to get some of them reattached. The only oil I used were for the pistons in the ankles so that they'd slide in. I might be able to fix it, but I can't do anything right now with the power out. And I'm going to be out of town for the rest of the week, so don't know when I'll get back to working on this guy again…
I'm just frustrated that I've been working on this kit for a while and spent quite a bit of money on it for it to have so many problems, not to mention the interruptions I've had. I had just finished dry brushing today when I was checking him over for any other parts that I missed, and when I bent his back forwards, all the little fins and gray arch pieces along his back snapped off. And those gave me a ton of problems when I put them on when I was building it. It seems like that's where you need to look ahead and study how the back goes together, because, despite what the instructions tell you, there are a lot of parts there that needed to go in before others. Especially the grey and red pieces along the spine.
Snaku
Like you tried to arch his back forward or back? I don't think it really goes back beyond just a straight up and down pose but I haven't had any terrible getting him to go forward. I do have piece on his back that likes to pop out when I do that, though. Otherwise, I gotta disagree – a figure like this with all these moving parts, you just have to articulate it. It probably helps that I put silicone oil in most of the moving parts though. I skipped the actual load bearing joint parts, of course, but ask the other parts that move around got silicone.
Zoidstar85
Yeah, don't expect to get any good poses out of it, I'm afraid. I just tried to arch his back, and it literally exploded on me. Several pegs broke on some of the back detailing, so I'm not sure it can be repaired or not.
If you're looking for something to just sit on a shelf, he's great. If you're looking for something that actually articulates, stay away. I'm probably going to toss this POS in storage and wait until I can recoup enough money for MM01. Easily one of the worst model kits I've ever assembled. Maybe even worse than the MG Unicorn or PG Wing Zero. It's a real shame because it looks great, but the instructions are so full of issues that the build is a frustrating mess and it can't really be posed without exploding into a million pieces.
SPLIT LIP
The kit is still very impressive without paint, due to the silver-prepainted parts and the nice metallic blue. Even straight built this thing is so big and highly detailed it commands attention.
OrionMagnus
That looks really clean without any paint on it still, I think this is the first picture I've seen of the kit without any paint on it so I wasn't quite sure what I'd be receiving, but that might be enough for me to make the purchase honestly.
Zoidstar85
Was this thing as frustrating to build for anyone else as it's turning out to be for me? Mainly the leg piston assembly in the ankles? Because no matter what, they just keep popping out when I try to put the feet on. Also, the instructions suck. The colors are off, especially for all of the dark grey parts so for some steps, it's almost impossible to tell which way the piece is supposed to be oriented. Other than that, the kit looks fantastic. Definitely the best looking Movieverse Optimus Prime I've had.
EDIT: Finally got the feet on without breaking anything or popping the piston assemblies out! Remember kids, when something ticks you off, complaining about it on the internet always fixes the problem!
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I like how he looks with MT01 Megatron. That’s the main reason I got him. I’ll start detailing and adding some weathering tomorrow. For now, he can hang out with his future shelf mate while I catch a break! This is definitely a kit that you want to make sure that you have ample free time to build, and preferably not in the middle of surprise thunderstorm season!
OrionMagnus
Gotcha, noted. Thanks! I honestly might get this now, tbh. I'll make a decision soon enough hahaha
Music
It does not. You will have to buy it from a 3rd party. Folks have gotten some from AliExpress in the past.
OrionMagnus
Oh yeah for sure, definitely not gonna paint this if I decide to get it hahaha, would solely be a build.
Thanks for the feedback/advice everyone!
Plus one other thing- this kit doesn't come with LEDs for the eyes, does it?
Music
If you want to start painting and you've never painted before, you will want to start with a cheaper kit first because you will mess up. You probably don't want to screw up your $150 Prime.
I recommend just looking up YouTube videos on how to paint Gunpla and go from there. There are some decisions you'll have to make such as hand painting vs airbrush and what kind of paint you want to go with like acrylic, enamel, etc.
SPLIT LIP
The best part about this kit is that all the colours are separate parts, so all the red is red plastic, all the blue is blue plastic, etc, so you can just paint the individual pieces entirely rather than having to mask or hand-paint details.
OrionMagnus
Well put, yeah I'm torn between the two- this model kit looks really appealing the more I look at it. I'm all for a good model kit build, I've built Gundams and stuff in the past so I'm familiar- genuinely had a great time with it. Looking to get back into it with this big lad.
Hey that's awesome, thanks! Looks on par with the ThreeZero, if not better honestly! I've never painted any of the model kits I built, let alone do any custom painting to my figures- if I end up getting this Prime kit I kinda want to do that, but lowkey don't know where to start.
crazee928
imo you’re going to get a completely different experience – yolopark requires you to build it since it’s a model kit, and may not be beginner-friendly if you’re not familiar with gundam models. it’s way more intricate/delicate with its joint system and feels light. the dlx on the other hand is heavier with metal parts, is less intricate if you like to mess with it, and has a premium painted finish with weathering. so i think it’ll all depend on what’s more important to you
SPLIT LIP
You sure can! The kit in my pics is all painted except for the blue and silver. The silver came pre-painted, whilst the various shades of grey and gunmetal were me. I also recently dismantled it (I don't recommend it
) and painted all the red metallic.
I don't think the kit looks bad unpainted, but it looks so much better with a nice metallic paint job to highlight the detail and make it feel more lively.
OrionMagnus
These photos look awesome! Can I ask whether this is the look of the kit without any custom paint or detailing on it?