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News Credits: 905 · by **Mach** » Sat May 14, 2011 10:53 am

Youtube user MantanTV has uploaded a video from Shizuoka Hobby Show 2011 at Japan, that features an interview with a representative from Takara Tomy on the upcoming Transformers Movie Dual Model Kit DMK01 Optimus Prime & DMK02 Bumblebee.

Although the video is in Japanese, we still can see detailed features of these model kits:

These model kits are expected to hit Japanese retails in the month of June 2011.

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News Credits: 5 · by **alexison** » Sat May 14, 2011 11:17 am

These things look fantastic. I may have to pick them both up.

by **Oskie21** » Sat May 14, 2011 11:43 am

Do they need glue? Or is this a snap together kit?

by **Valandar** » Sat May 14, 2011 11:51 am

Am I wrong, or do these look like they're pretty much the size of the Leader and Deluxe class figures?

News Credits: 2 · by **ConBotFormer** » Sat May 14, 2011 11:55 am

Is this coming to US retail? How much US? And where can I buy this Optimus Prime?

News Credits: 15 · by **PrymeStriker** » Sat May 14, 2011 12:01 pm

Oskie21 wrote:Do you need glue or do they snap together?

I believe they snap together.

News Credits: 15 · by **PrymeStriker** » Sat May 14, 2011 12:02 pm

ConBotFormer wrote:Is this coming to US retail? How much US? And where can I buy this Optimus Prime?

I think they come later in the U.S as an exclusive collector's kit. I think I'm wrong, but I know it does come later. Haven't heard much about it here.

by **Mr-Valkeyreion** » Sat May 14, 2011 12:03 pm

That Optimus must become mine

by **Oskie21** » Sat May 14, 2011 12:03 pm

Cool thanks! Now I know I'll get them!

News Credits: 3 · by **Samsonator** » Sat May 14, 2011 12:25 pm

Been saying this since the proto pics... but that Prime must be mine. As a collector of Transformers, and a builder of Gundam kits, this is my happy medium.

by **sentinelprime1234** » Sat May 14, 2011 12:25 pm

god english is the only language anyone should speak

by **prehistoryanimal** » Sat May 14, 2011 12:44 pm

sentinelprime1234 wrote:god english is the only language anyone should speak

Did you mean to say, "God, English is the only language anyone should speak," or were you referring to something called "god english"?

by **BATTOUSAIXD** » Sat May 14, 2011 1:11 pm

These look great! Hope they don't cost too much.

News Credits: 15 · by **PrymeStriker** » Sat May 14, 2011 1:24 pm

sentinelprime1234 wrote:god english is the only language anyone should speak

People think that in Spain: Spanish is the only language anyone should speak to them.

But sadly, the world does not work out this way. We have different countries for different language. It's too bad you hate every other language. The video's purpose was not to hear the voices of the japanese people, but to view Optimus Prime and Bumblebee's modeling kits in a way we haven't quite done yet.

by **iron nemesis** » Sat May 14, 2011 1:37 pm

sentinelprime1234 wrote:
god english is the only language anyone should speak

i think that we should all learn cybertronian

News Credits: 3 · by **Midnight_Fox** » Sat May 14, 2011 1:49 pm

sentinelprime1234 wrote:god english is the only language anyone should speak

Actually, we should all speak Esperanto, as its intended purpose for being created was a politically neutral universal language we would all share for international interaction.

News Credits: 1 · by **Sodan-1** » Sat May 14, 2011 3:21 pm

I may not know Japanese, but I know the language of love, and those two wanted each other.

Man! That Optimus looks like an absolute beast! REALLY WANT! Just not sure I can justify spending so much on a Transformer which doesn't, you know, transform.

by **Pr1meSuspect** » Sat May 14, 2011 10:30 pm

Man Prime looks SO cool!
Too bad these things are probably out of my price range though.

by **yongkykun** » Sat May 14, 2011 10:50 pm

You can buy (or pre-order) them both for US$125.081 which is cheaper than the actual price of US$163.859 at amazon.jp. Good deal and I'd take it if I was a fan... Wait.. I AM a fan.. bought.

by **rafman2011** » Sun May 15, 2011 2:47 am

These pieces are phenominal. Pretty much the best that could be done without making them as high-end collectibles, I think. That said, I think Prime looks as impressive as the Sideshow statue that was made.
Having ordered these, I really hope that many more characters are created (Ironhide, for one!). Anyone have any more info on that?

News Credits: 1452 · by **Blurrz** » Sun May 15, 2011 3:46 am

rafman2011 wrote:These pieces are phenominal. Pretty much the best that could be done without making them as high-end collectibles, I think. That said, I think Prime looks as impressive as the Sideshow statue that was made.
Having ordered these, I really hope that many more characters are created (Ironhide, for one!). Anyone have any more info on that?

We'll inform everyone immediately on the front page when the next Dual Model Kit is released!

Valandar wrote:Am I wrong, or do these look like they're pretty much the size of the Leader and Deluxe class figures?

Pretty much

Oskie21 wrote:Do they need glue? Or is this a snap together kit?

Glue is not a necessity, but it's valuable to have just in case there are loose pieces that shouldn't be loose, i.e. top of Bumblebee's head keeps popping off. Glue provides stability in most kit models, especially if they are handled alot.

ConBotFormer wrote:Is this coming to US retail? How much US? And where can I buy this Optimus Prime?

These won't be released by Hasbro. However, they'll likely be imported at any hobby store that sells Gundams or anything that's built from a kit. If you don't have hobby stores near you, thery are everyone on the west coast if you ever swing by there on vacation. Other than that, you're looking at importing.

by **yongkykun** » Sun May 15, 2011 4:00 am

I got an offer for both OP and BB at the price of US$201,78 (shipping and handling incld.). Is that a good offer? Cheers.

News Credits: 1452 · by **Blurrz** » Sun May 15, 2011 4:05 am

yongkykun wrote:I got an offer for both OP and BB at the price of US$201,78 (shipping and handling incld.). Is that a good offer? Cheers.

OP and BB together being sold at Japanese retail is about $156 US. If shipping from Japan to where you live is a price tag of $45.. then it's really up to you.

by **yongkykun** » Sun May 15, 2011 8:28 am

Blurrz wrote:
yongkykun wrote:I got an offer for both OP and BB at the price of US$201,78 (shipping and handling incld.). Is that a good offer? Cheers.

OP and BB together being sold at Japanese retail is about $156 US. If shipping from Japan to where you live is a price tag of $45.. then it's really up to you.

Thanks. But is there any place where I can buy these lovely babies online cheaper? I tried big bad toys but they've already sold out on the pre-order for Optimus. Thanks in advance.

News Credits: 1452 · by **Blurrz** » Sun May 15, 2011 12:49 pm

yongkykun wrote:
Blurrz wrote:
yongkykun wrote:I got an offer for both OP and BB at the price of US$201,78 (shipping and handling incld.). Is that a good offer? Cheers.

OP and BB together being sold at Japanese retail is about $156 US. If shipping from Japan to where you live is a price tag of $45.. then it's really up to you.

Thanks. But is there any place where I can buy these lovely babies online cheaper? I tried big bad toys but they've already sold out on the pre-order for Optimus. Thanks in advance.

Well, Bumblebee + OP together are being sold as a set at BBTS ;

http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/prod ... ode=retail