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Takara DOTM Dual Model Kit Designs

Transformers News: Takara DOTM Dual Model Kit Designs

Wednesday, March 23rd, 2011 1:28PM CDT

Categories: Movie News, Toy News
Posted by: El Duque   Views: 26,124

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ACToys member b-o-t has posted an image showing detailed designs of Takara's DOTM Optimus Prime and Bumblebee Dual Model kits. Both kits are 1/35 scale with Optimus Prime at 24cm and Bumblebee at 14cm. The image has been mirrored below.

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Re: Takara DOTM Dual Model Kit Designs (1198867)
Posted by ArmadaPrime on March 23rd, 2011 @ 1:48pm CDT
have we sen any actual pics of these yet???
Re: Takara DOTM Dual Model Kit Designs (1198883)
Posted by TimothyR on March 23rd, 2011 @ 2:25pm CDT
yes, but there was advertising or watermarks on the majority of the image.

i'm definitely getting bumblebee.. i may get prime. but for $120 he better be pretty large.. it would've been nice if they added the trailer armor to it.
Re: Takara DOTM Dual Model Kit Designs (1198890)
Posted by BigBotPrime on March 23rd, 2011 @ 2:38pm CDT
yeah!!! this Model kit is movie accurite and its close to Master Grade/Perfect Grade quality, I hope my local hobby store will have this. :APPLAUSE: :BOT:
Re: Takara DOTM Dual Model Kit Designs (1198911)
Posted by PrymeStriker on March 23rd, 2011 @ 3:21pm CDT
Once they release this in America (which I have a feeling will be in a retail with the DVD of the movie) I am SO GETTING THIS and I can put them next to my ROTF head Optimus, my R 'em S 'em Megs, My 2007 Movie Bumblbee standing on a car model (whatever that one's name was) and a trophy of mine :D
Re: Takara DOTM Dual Model Kit Designs (1198916)
Posted by RodimalToyota on March 23rd, 2011 @ 3:41pm CDT
he's just over 13.7 inches... pretty big
Re: Takara DOTM Dual Model Kit Designs (1198922)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on March 23rd, 2011 @ 4:11pm CDT
Gyrotron wrote:Once they release this in America (which I have a feeling will be in a retail with the DVD of the movie) I am SO GETTING THIS and I can put them next to my ROTF head Optimus, my R 'em S 'em Megs, My 2007 Movie Bumblbee standing on a car model (whatever that one's name was) and a trophy of mine :D


Don't count on it. Such items are usually exclusive to Japan.
Re: Takara DOTM Dual Model Kit Designs (1198927)
Posted by robofreak on March 23rd, 2011 @ 4:32pm CDT
I've got $20 that says you won't see these outside of specialty hobby shops.

I'm definitely getting them. I'm looking forward to busting out my model skills on some amazing looking TF kits.

At 1/35 scale, I've got some cool stuff I can do with them. Now if they'll make some Decepticons, I'll be all set for one epic diorama.
Re: Takara DOTM Dual Model Kit Designs (1198933)
Posted by Captziltoid on March 23rd, 2011 @ 4:48pm CDT
holy shnikeys!!!! im just impressed with the art. but damn i have to get prime.
Re: Takara DOTM Dual Model Kit Designs (1198945)
Posted by Road-hole on March 23rd, 2011 @ 5:04pm CDT
is this a real model kit aka a kit i'll screw up putting together? Is painting required? i wanna know more.
Re: Takara DOTM Dual Model Kit Designs (1198952)
Posted by PrymeStriker on March 23rd, 2011 @ 5:23pm CDT
Road-hole wrote:is this a real model kit aka a kit i'll screw up putting together? Is painting required? i wanna know more.


Not really I think they come in vintage packaging with either a DVD or in a special kit. All put together and ready for you!
Re: Takara DOTM Dual Model Kit Designs (1198957)
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on March 23rd, 2011 @ 5:28pm CDT
Gyrotron wrote:
Road-hole wrote:is this a real model kit aka a kit i'll screw up putting together? Is painting required? i wanna know more.


Not really I think they come in vintage packaging with either a DVD or in a special kit. All put together and ready for you!


I disagree. From the looks of it they're more akin to the Trans-Scanning figures from the first movie, with a base body and armor parts, but no transformation feature.
Re: Takara DOTM Dual Model Kit Designs (1198958)
Posted by The Variable on March 23rd, 2011 @ 5:31pm CDT
Dunno about the actual kits but that image... heheheh... art reference!!! :D
Re: Takara DOTM Dual Model Kit Designs (1198976)
Posted by yoboy on March 23rd, 2011 @ 6:05pm CDT
Gyrotron wrote:Once they release this in America (which I have a feeling will be in a retail with the DVD of the movie) I am SO GETTING THIS and I can put them next to my ROTF head Optimus, my R 'em S 'em Megs, My 2007 Movie Bumblbee standing on a car model (whatever that one's name was) and a trophy of mine :D


My 2007 Movie Bumblbee standing on a car model --> The unleashed bumblebee replica. Epic and awesome. :grin:
Re: Takara DOTM Dual Model Kit Designs (1199010)
Posted by robofreak on March 23rd, 2011 @ 7:30pm CDT
It is a model kit. That's why it's called a model kit.

The kit comes with a basic figure frame of whoever you will be building along with the sprues that have the armor that make it up.

Painting is most likely not needed, but being a modeler I would recommend it.

Gyrotron wrote:
Road-hole wrote:is this a real model kit aka a kit i'll screw up putting together? Is painting required? i wanna know more.


Not really I think they come in vintage packaging with either a DVD or in a special kit. All put together and ready for you!


Where did you hear this?
Re: Takara DOTM Dual Model Kit Designs (1199042)
Posted by Valandar on March 23rd, 2011 @ 9:15pm CDT
All I can think of is those Perfect Grade Gundam kits... Hyuge, incredibly detailed, expensive as all get out, and incredibly fiddly to assemble.
Re: Takara DOTM Dual Model Kit Designs (1199043)
Posted by PrymeStriker on March 23rd, 2011 @ 9:15pm CDT
robofreak wrote:
Gyrotron wrote:
Road-hole wrote:is this a real model kit aka a kit i'll screw up putting together? Is painting required? i wanna know more.


Not really I think they come in vintage packaging with either a DVD or in a special kit. All put together and ready for you!


Where did you hear this?


Nowhere, I just thought that it might be a good release with the DVD, but it would have to come all in one HUGE box :D
Re: Takara DOTM Dual Model Kit Designs (1199061)
Posted by guarayakha on March 24th, 2011 @ 12:55am CDT
Considering the average size on 1/100 Gundams= 16cm, Prime is rather huge, possibly as tall as Leader ROTF Prime (I'll need to measure that guy up)
Re: Takara DOTM Dual Model Kit Designs (1199080)
Posted by Ravage XK on March 24th, 2011 @ 4:02am CDT
Model kits as in you have to paint them yourself?

Im not the best painter in the world so in my hands these would probably end up looking pretty bad.

Smart though.
Re: Takara DOTM Dual Model Kit Designs (1199530)
Posted by Pr1meSuspect on March 24th, 2011 @ 8:56pm CDT
I really dig the Optimus model kit, but the Bumblebee not so much, it looks weird. I hope these come to the U.S so I can check 'em out. Hope they're not too expensive though. The skeletons kinda look like bionicles though, anyone else getting that?
Re: Takara DOTM Dual Model Kit Designs (1199619)
Posted by Astronopolis on March 25th, 2011 @ 12:47am CDT
MAH. DUL. KIT. :BANG_HEAD:

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"13", 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 $120 and $50 price tag on this guy prime and bee respectively, but that is just my ownfellow board members's educated guess, don't quote me.straight up info

i hope this helps clarify any understandings :-B

edited to fix vaguery through fact-checking with smart people.
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Re: Takara DOTM Dual Model Kit Designs (1199633)
Posted by robofreak on March 25th, 2011 @ 2:21am CDT
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.
Re: Takara DOTM Dual Model Kit Designs (1199640)
Posted by guarayakha on March 25th, 2011 @ 3:15am CDT
Astronopolis wrote:MAH. DUL. KIT. :BANG_HEAD:

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 :-B


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 anyway ;) No idea why they mention "Dual", but I guess it's referring to the inner frame design of the kits.
Re: Takara DOTM Dual Model Kit Designs (1199656)
Posted by Astronopolis on March 25th, 2011 @ 5:57am CDT
thanks guys, post edited! :D
Re: Takara DOTM Dual Model Kit Designs (1199684)
Posted by El Duque on March 25th, 2011 @ 8:34am CDT
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


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Re: Takara DOTM Dual Model Kit Designs (1199695)
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.

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 Designs (1199706)
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. :D
Re: Takara DOTM Dual Model Kit Designs (1199708)
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! :APPLAUSE: :APPLAUSE:
Re: Takara DOTM Dual Model Kit Designs (1199715)
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 Designs (1199716)
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 Designs (1199717)
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!
Re: Takara DOTM Dual Model Kit Designs (1199727)
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.
Re: Takara DOTM Dual Model Kit Designs (1199731)
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
Re: Takara DOTM Dual Model Kit Designs (1199766)
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 Designs (1199772)
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 Designs (1199816)
Posted by eyl on March 25th, 2011 @ 12:31pm CDT
guarayakha wrote:
Astronopolis wrote:MAH. DUL. KIT. :BANG_HEAD:

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 :-B


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 anyway ;) No 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 Designs (1199875)
Posted by SlyTF1 on March 25th, 2011 @ 2:49pm CDT
Holy mother! Are these transformable!? If not, my life is a lie. =P~
Re: Takara DOTM Dual Model Kit Designs (1199885)
Posted by BigBotPrime on March 25th, 2011 @ 3:09pm CDT
Perfect Grade DOTM Optimus..........yeah!!!!! :BOT:
Re: Takara DOTM Dual Model Kit Designs (1199890)
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 Designs (1199961)
Posted by The Variable on March 25th, 2011 @ 6:00pm CDT
Can we possibly have these as the Robot Replicas line for DOTM? :D
Re: Takara DOTM Dual Model Kit Designs (1200130)
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. =P~

No, they can't transform. Your life is now a lie. So is the cake.
Re: Takara DOTM Dual Model Kit Designs (1200682)
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.

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