Don't know if discussed yet, but Uncle Billy listed this new product from 4ever Studio: a very good ko DMK-01 OP, very well repainted and remolded.... very pricey too ($270 + shipping)... Aliexpress.com : Buy TFGenerations Wave 4 IDW 30th Anniversary Deluxe Autobot Arcee from Reliable Action & Toy Figures suppliers on Uncle Billy | Alibaba Group
And there's listed also this upgrade kit, that can be used on both all versions of the ROTF Leader OP molds and DMK-01.... Aliexpress.com : Buy TFGenerations Wave 4 IDW 30th Anniversary Deluxe Autobot Arcee from Reliable Action & Toy Figures suppliers on Uncle Billy | Alibaba Group
It's pretty awesome that it's finally available directly from a retailer. I imported one about a month ago, going through a Taobao reseller. I ended up paying about as much as Uncle Billy is charging, which is to say you probably won't be able to find one that's any less expensive. Just a heads up: the set comes with the figure mostly assembled. The only work required are the chromed side mirrors, chromed windshield visors and rubbery windshield wipers if I recall correctly. Like the original kit, the clear windshields don't like to stay in securely. My set also came with a few broken pieces, including one of the heels and both abs that I had to order replacements for. You just have to be very delicate with this set and hope nothing gets damaged in transit. Couple photos including a comparison:
It's based on the official DMK 01, but has extensively remolded parts for screen accuracy. That combined with the fact that it's assembled and given a premium paint job nets the huge bump in price. You can see the comparison shots with the original, albeit painted, DMK 01 here: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.651218401630566.1073742140.407873945965014&type=3
Cool, thanks for that link! Quite a bit of weathering on the KO, looks really nice and really digging the remolded parts!
I have one. He is far, far superior to the official DMK release and probably a third of the pieces have been re-engineered for greater accuracy. The paint work is amzing. I can't recommend this enough. If you're tempted, DO IT! The only downside I can see is that the collar visors, rearview mirrors and wipers don't stay on (they come unattached to avoid breakage) and pretty much must be glued on.
