A New 20 Inch Optimus Prime Model Kit is Being Released Periodically in France
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Feb 26, 2022 at 8:08pm CST
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Comment by Immortal Starscream
Feb 26, 2022
they have a megazord like this too. There are some companies here stateside that do similar build up kits. Eaglemoss comes to mind. strange that these, which are both hasbro licensed are france exclusive.
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Comment by primalxconvoy
Feb 27, 2022
Looks similar to the kits/magazines sold in Japan by DiAgostini.
However, I'm good. You can get a fully transforming KO Optimus Prime with more detail, and for much less from websites like "ShowzStore", "TFDirect" or "Sirtyoys". I'm sure even a 3P figure will work out cheaper in the long-run.
I suppose, if someone REALLY wanted to make a kit, in installments, it might be fine? Isn't Baltmatrix doing a YouTube series on making a Diagostini "Ecto 1" model kit?
However, I'm good. You can get a fully transforming KO Optimus Prime with more detail, and for much less from websites like "ShowzStore", "TFDirect" or "Sirtyoys". I'm sure even a 3P figure will work out cheaper in the long-run.
I suppose, if someone REALLY wanted to make a kit, in installments, it might be fine? Isn't Baltmatrix doing a YouTube series on making a Diagostini "Ecto 1" model kit?
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Comment by D-Maximal_Primal
Feb 27, 2022
This seems really neat, I like the idea, still haven't done one of those myself, but I'd like to someday for the fun of it
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OMG, is that company still going? I know that company from my kids days in the Netherlands (80's and 90's)!
The whole "Magazine + Collectible Model Kit" had quite the market in the 20th Century, I specifically remember a magazine series about dinosaurs with a buildable glow-in-the-dark T-Rex skeleton plus outer shell! Sure, takes patience and dedication, but the finished product was nothing to sneeze at, especially when it comes to size. I mean, almost 2 feet? That Optimus Prime will be almost the size of a Supreme or Commander!
Comment by Jelze Bunnycat
Feb 27, 2022
primalxconvoy wrote:Looks similar to the kits/magazines sold in Japan by DiAgostini.
OMG, is that company still going? I know that company from my kids days in the Netherlands (80's and 90's)!
The whole "Magazine + Collectible Model Kit" had quite the market in the 20th Century, I specifically remember a magazine series about dinosaurs with a buildable glow-in-the-dark T-Rex skeleton plus outer shell! Sure, takes patience and dedication, but the finished product was nothing to sneeze at, especially when it comes to size. I mean, almost 2 feet? That Optimus Prime will be almost the size of a Supreme or Commander!
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I remember that T-Rex. The fact that it then came with outer skin blew my mind. Only got the first number though, since it wasn't expensive. I feel these things are way too pricey. Would be fun if there was a way to buy the entire thing after the fact in one package. Plus there's the risk you don't get one of the "volumes".
Comment by william-james88
Feb 27, 2022
Jelze Bunnycat wrote:primalxconvoy wrote:Looks similar to the kits/magazines sold in Japan by DiAgostini.
OMG, is that company still going? I know that company from my kids days in the Netherlands (80's and 90's)!
The whole "Magazine + Collectible Model Kit" had quite the market in the 20th Century, I specifically remember a magazine series about dinosaurs with a buildable glow-in-the-dark T-Rex skeleton plus outer shell! Sure, takes patience and dedication, but the finished product was nothing to sneeze at, especially when it comes to size. I mean, almost 2 feet? That Optimus Prime will be almost the size of a Supreme or Commander!
I remember that T-Rex. The fact that it then came with outer skin blew my mind. Only got the first number though, since it wasn't expensive. I feel these things are way too pricey. Would be fun if there was a way to buy the entire thing after the fact in one package. Plus there's the risk you don't get one of the "volumes".
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Comment by OptimusPrimeval
Feb 28, 2022
That head alone is well worth a Euro! I bet they sell a lot of the first issue.
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Hook, Line and Sinker.
Comment by Jelze Bunnycat
Feb 28, 2022
OptimusPrimeval wrote:That head alone is well worth a Euro! I bet they sell a lot of the first issue.
Hook, Line and Sinker.
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Comment by GrangerPerry
Feb 28, 2022
Seriously though does anyone know how to get this in the US? I’ve been trying to figure it out and email them but I’m getting nowhere. These are nice because they’re usually diecast and completely painted. They take like 3 or more years to complete but will be so impressive once finished!
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Comment by TulioDude
Mar 1, 2022
This looks cool!
It would've been neat to also have mouthplate-less version of his face.Maybe in later issue?
Also after seeing this video below I got an idea for this version of Optimus:
Since this kind of magazine seens to use existing toys for inspiration,for Do you think this mold will be based on any of the previous super articulated versions,like ThreeZero ones?
Day 791 of waiting for Transformers Armada Masterpiece news
It would've been neat to also have mouthplate-less version of his face.Maybe in later issue?
Also after seeing this video below I got an idea for this version of Optimus:
Since this kind of magazine seens to use existing toys for inspiration,for Do you think this mold will be based on any of the previous super articulated versions,like ThreeZero ones?
Day 791 of waiting for Transformers Armada Masterpiece news
