You wouldn't think that these few accessoires would do much to change the appearance of Prima so much, but they do. Quality is great like always, as expected by DNA.

Overall, I like DNA Design’s DK-75 upgrade kit for the Voyager Class “Age of the Primes” Prima. It takes what was a somewhat generic-looking figure and turns it into something that finally feels worthy of leading the Primes. Out of the box, Prima was fine, but he lacked presence. With this kit installed, he stands out dramatically on the shelf and looks far more like the leader he’s supposed to be. The kit includes a new head sculpt, sword, shield, cape, connector pieces to attach everything, and a red sword as a pre-order bonus. There are pros and cons to each. The new head sculpt is an enormous improvement over the original. The stock head felt bland and lacked personality, while this new one looks regal and mythic. It feels like a cross between Optimus Prime, Marvel’s Thor, and a classic white knight. The fact that it’s an original design makes it even more impressive. It immediately gives Prima a commanding, heroic presence. The downside is in transformation. The head still tucks away in vehicle mode the same way as the original, but because of its new shape, the forehead can drag against the ground. That creates real concern about scratching. To avoid damage, I’ve been mis-transforming the front by leaving the head raised and hiding it behind the bumper, which works, but isn’t an ideal solution. The weapons are easily the best part of the kit. The new Star Saber sword is far more impressive than the tiny sword that came with the figure. That said, I do miss the removable Matrix feature from the original release, and this version does not store as neatly in vehicle mode. The shield is also very well designed and pairs beautifully with the sword. Using the connector pieces, you can turn the shield into a sheath for the sword or combine both into an axe, which is a clever and fun feature. The connections are extremely tight, which is reassuring because nothing feels loose, but it also makes me nervous about scratching the sword. I’ve already noticed small scratches and can’t tell if they were present out of the box or caused by sliding the sword in and out of the shield connectors. Because of that concern, I’ve actually ordered DK-75W, the sword-and-shield-only version of the kit, as a backup in case anything gets damaged over time. The cape is something I didn’t expect to enjoy as much as I do. It’s a white cloth cape with bendable wire along the edges and Prima’s logo printed on it. It adds a regal, almost knightly presence to the character and makes him much more dynamic when posed. Unfortunately, the connection piece used to attach the cape is less impressive. It’s a decently large and detailed part that also doubles as a mounting system for the sword and shield and becomes a new bumper in vehicle mode. While it attaches securely, it tends to slightly droop. The biggest issue with this kit is the price. At over $40, it costs more than the figure it upgrades. That’s difficult to justify for what amounts to a head, sword, shield, and cape. There are other third-party kits available for this figure that cost less and accomplish similar upgrades. If DNA Design had done something similar to what companies like Achai Studios or Origin Toys did and included additional elements like gap fillers, extra armor, replacement structural pieces, more accessories, or interchangeable heads, the price would feel far more reasonable. As it stands, I’ll likely end up mixing and matching parts from other kits to create my ideal version of Prima. Overall, DK-75 absolutely elevates Prima’s appearance. Visually, it succeeds in a big way. However, concerns about scratching, transformation and connection concerns, and the steep price keep it from being a perfect upgrade. If shelf presence and display are your priorities, this kit makes a dramatic difference. If value and seamless integration matter more to you, it may be worth considering other options or combining this kit with additional upgrades.