DNA DK-18 SS56 Shockwave Upgrade Kit

Discussion in 'Transformers 3rd Party Discussion' started by williammmw, Jun 12, 2020.

  1. zark225

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    I got this last week on a whim after having some credit to use at TCP! Overall I like it, but I'm very"meh" on it. I like the spinning barrel like in the movie and having it lock in place is kinda cool. The added finger articulation is obviously great, and the sword is much better than the stock one, although I fixed the stock one so this wasn't as big a deal for me. I think what is holding it back for me is that the purple paint is more of a matte look than metallic, and I noticed it immediately out of the box. I figured it wouldn't be a perfect match but it is still noticeable.

    This is a good set, but I wouldn't say that it is a must-have.
     
  2. Shmoptimus Prime

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    I bit the bullet and ordered from TCP since BBTS is somehow getting their stock even slower than their usual extreme slowness. Luckily the shipping only came out to $15 this time instead of the $19 they wanted previously. This and the wreckers kit were at my door in three days after being dispatched.

    Overall I like the kit, it's breathed new life into the figure for me, but I do wish there was even more articulation in the fingers. Also a non-cannon arm for the right side would have been really cool to have just for fun. Now all that's left is to add the extra silver dry brushing and gold details that the rest of my figure has.

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    I also canceled my order with BBTS because they were taking ridiculously long to get this, but also because I would get free shipping with TCP along with the MPM Ironhide upgrade kit and the FansToys Cassettes for Soundwave. All of it is supposed to be delivered on Monday, so I’m excited.

    I’ve been looking forward to the set for a while, but it does look a little underwhelming when it’s all said and done.
     
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  4. Shmoptimus Prime

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    A quick bump as I got the kit finally! 3A34CCC9-F37C-4532-85B2-9F76EF799AF4.jpeg
     
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  6. sideswipe29

    sideswipe29 Collect what makes you happy

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    Bumping so share that I got a pre-order notification from BBTS. Should be coming in within a week or so.

    I still have one pre-ordered with Ages 3 and Up as well so hopefully this means they will get their shipment soon too.
     
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  7. Shmoptimus Prime

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    Damn. So glad I didn’t wait for BBTS. They’re glacially slow these days.
     
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    I honestly would have ordered from a different site but I now have an order placed at Ages 3 and Up with this Shockwave kit and the Jetwing Optimus Prime upgrade that's literally sold out everywhere else so if I cancel I'm screwed.
     
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