DMK 01 - Optimus Prime (Part 1)

It's been a while since I last build a model kit. After reading the raving reviews on various TF forums, I decided to get it despite the exhorbitant price point. So without further ado, here's the DMK (Dual Model Kit) 01 - 1/35 scale Optimus Prime!

And the internal details are incredible! I have a good time doing panel wash and highlighting the details.

Here are some progress pics...

Kabaya Weirdwolf

I remember supermarkets used to carry candy toys in the form of WWII planes, tanks and ships. I loved those! Occasionally, I would chance upon transformers. That was the time when my daily allowance was too little to speak of.

And here's my fav Kabaya Headmaster! (I have a total of 2) :(
Oh, only recently do I know this little guy is called Weirdwolf ;p

Head On!!


As you can see, this guy carries quite a backpack! Here's his good friend.

Destructicon Scourge

Finally! I have been looking for this for some time. When I saw this on display, albeit the broken air pipe, I grabbed it! So here's accordion Scourge, in it's full glory!

Fight!!

Nobody messes with me, except Optimus and maybe most other Autobots ;(

Optimus Primal - Not Munky, not Trukk

Optimus Primal was a gigantic bat in one of his past lives! In cartoons and comics, he was always depicted as a giant gorilla. So when I saw this MOSC toy at a shop for $35, I quickly grabbed it :)

The Kenner brand name is prominently printed. At the back, we see that this toy is manufactured in 1996 by Tonka Corporation. I think I'll keep this toy mint in my collection.

Car Robots - Super Fire Convoy

Car Robots may not boast the best storyline, but the robot designs are fantastic! The transformation and articulation are superb! I initially gasped at the $120 price tag. But eventually I succumbed to the dark side and bought this beauty together with his brother, Ultra Magnus for $220. After that, I got the Super God Sword... but that will be another posting :)

Who doesn't like a fire trukk? :)


Cybertron warriors Transform!

Fire Convoy - Fight!!!

Fire Convoy Super Up mode and Trans-Repair Base

And finally... Super Fire Convoy!

Pepsi Prime

Japan - Land of the vending machines. They are everywhere selling almost everything you can think of, and some things you won't ever dream of. So how difficult can it be to get one bottle of Pepsi Twist?

That's what I thought, till my friend almost blew a vein trying to find one "p (Thanks thanks thanks! You know who you are!!) I understand you had to put up with someone who can't tell the difference between Coke and Pepsi *wink*

One final caution: Pepsi lowers your position and fire power. You have been warned! "p

Super Ginrai

To me, Super-God Masterforce is still the best transformers series. Since then, newer ones like RID, Armada (Ptui!!) and Energon couldn't hold a candle to this series. And to think that this was shown more than 20 years ago!

I remembered being so excited the first time I saw Prime's cab combine with his trailer to form Super Ginrai. So when I saw this re-issue some years back, I just have to get it!

The toy maybe a brick, but it's one of the best brick around :)


Transform to Super Ginrai!