The Huff
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Post by The Huff on Apr 8, 2017 12:15:38 GMT
I use instructions now - but I preferred the old days where the fun was working it out myself. Thinking about it, there are a few reasons for this:
1) The toys are now more complicated and the transformations just don't make sense like they used to. 2) The old toys were made more sturdy because they were made to be played with! 3) I'm now old and my brain isn't what it used to be.
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Post by Pinwig on Apr 8, 2017 14:11:29 GMT
I echo all three of those!
My challenge these days is to remember how to transform toys a week after doing it the first time. I'm not bad at that with the Generations stuff, but Masterpieces no chance.
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Post by Baron B of Triple B on Apr 8, 2017 14:26:42 GMT
2 small paint chips on the left upper arm and I haven't even touched it yet.
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Post by blueshift on Apr 8, 2017 14:32:00 GMT
2 small paint chips on the left upper arm and I haven't even touched it yet. Clearly you need a vacuum sealed chamber!!
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Post by Baron B of Triple B on Apr 8, 2017 14:48:38 GMT
The QC on this figure is a shambles. I've had to shave some plastic for the FIRST part of the transformation.
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Post by blueshift on Apr 8, 2017 14:56:17 GMT
The QC on this figure is a shambles. I've had to shave some plastic for the FIRST part of the transformation. Ugh I've had to shave plastic on some of my Hasbro figures to make them actually transform (notably Skullcruncher and Twinferno) but I'd expect more from Takara!!
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Post by Baron B of Triple B on Apr 8, 2017 15:38:27 GMT
Jeez, this is a chore.
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Post by Baron B of Triple B on Apr 8, 2017 16:27:15 GMT
If you've got the option to cancel your order for a refund, do it.
There's paint peeling on parts which don't touch any other parts during transformation so it's rubbing off from light handling.
There's a part on one of the hinges that might as well be from an unpainted prototype. This is going straight on ebay.
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Post by Baron B of Triple B on Apr 8, 2017 17:09:31 GMT
Finally transformed. Very impressive once it's in gun mode. All the attachments are sturdy and the look is bang on.
I'm terrified to touch it now.
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Post by Baron B of Triple B on Apr 8, 2017 17:17:30 GMT
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Post by blueshift on Apr 8, 2017 17:18:40 GMT
Oh my god you put the silencer on!!! I thought that was one of the danger points!!
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Post by Baron B of Triple B on Apr 8, 2017 17:23:00 GMT
Oh my god you put the silencer on!!! I thought that was one of the danger points!! It is and it's majorly Scuff City. However there was no point in opening it if I wasn't going to build the full thing. Had to laugh at this on the box as well.
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Post by blueshift on Apr 8, 2017 17:26:11 GMT
Well uh, at least the feet won't rust!
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Post by Bogatan on Apr 8, 2017 17:26:50 GMT
Megatron was delivered yesterday and I have an opening in my schedule this afternoon. Wish me luck. From a lot of the discussion I've seen, damage has been where people are trying to transform him without instructions... so stick to the instructions like your life depends on it!! NEVVVVVEERRRRRRR!!!!!!!
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Post by Baron B of Triple B on Apr 8, 2017 18:21:57 GMT
And a bit of the plastic from the main body, where you move the shoulder cannon, has just crumbled while transforming back.
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Post by blueshift on Apr 8, 2017 18:23:40 GMT
And a bit of the plastic from the main body, where you move the shoulder cannon, has just crumbled while transforming back. D: Might be worth asking the retailer if there will be refunds. This sort of poor quality is beyond the pale!
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Post by Pinwig on Apr 8, 2017 19:14:59 GMT
I'm surprised it's that bad. Even 3P has got beyond that level of problem with the more recognised brands these days.
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Stomski
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YOU INTERRUPTED MY SPEECH!! But don't worry. It won't happen again.
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Post by Stomski on Apr 8, 2017 20:47:17 GMT
EXACTLY! {Spoiler}But in this case, I'll make an exception.
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Post by The Doctor on Apr 8, 2017 21:44:22 GMT
I am astonished at the tales of poor QC on such an expensive figure!
-Ralph
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Post by Shockprowl on Apr 9, 2017 0:13:45 GMT
Bazza, what a shocker. I'm sorry, man.
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The Huff
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Post by The Huff on Apr 9, 2017 6:48:22 GMT
Oh my god you put the silencer on!!! I thought that was one of the danger points!! Had to laugh at this on the box as well. Heh! I thought you were laughing at the position of the silencer at first. Now I see. I'm saving opening mine until my birthday, so I hope it's okay. Waaay to much to pay for a toy - I paid the deposit and then slowly saved bit by bit, so a lot of effort has gone into getting this - such a shame that the most expensive toy might have so many issues. I'll let you know how I get on.
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Post by Baron B of Triple B on Apr 9, 2017 14:48:10 GMT
Bazza, what a shocker. I'm sorry, man. You expect a lot better from a £170 purchase. You should see the state of it with scratches from the transformation, even uncomplicated parts have resulted in damage. Not even Unicron could salvage something from this. I'm returning it IDToys, it's unacceptable from Takara. Has that wee devil Skytread arrived yet?
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Post by Shockprowl on Apr 9, 2017 16:36:13 GMT
Megatron is disaster!
How can this happen?!?!
Bazza, yes, yes he has! AND he wasn't alone! See the various Gnaw and Divore-mongery threads for much "Aaaarrrgghh"ing etc. I love Skytread, he's very niffty! Thank you darling!
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Post by Llama God on Apr 9, 2017 17:03:49 GMT
Primus wept, that's awful. I'm glad I didn't bother. Maybe they'll resolve all of these for the second release/repaint...
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Post by Baron B of Triple B on Apr 9, 2017 17:30:15 GMT
Megatron is disaster! How can this happen?!?! Bazza, yes, yes he has! AND he wasn't alone! See the various Gnaw and Divore-mongery threads for much "Aaaarrrgghh"ing etc. I love Skytread, he's very niffty! Thank you darling! Haha, divorce inbound! Skytread is only the beginning. Wait until you have Clobber and Repugnus.
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Post by Shockprowl on Apr 9, 2017 17:36:17 GMT
I've been looking at their pics properly for the first time... THEY LOOK BRILLIANT!!!! I'm doomed....
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Dezzeh
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Wait, what?
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Post by Dezzeh on Apr 9, 2017 21:38:30 GMT
Megs opened and nothing untoward with the QC out of he box. I have yet to transform him however so there's still time
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Post by Baron B of Triple B on Apr 9, 2017 22:55:42 GMT
Megs opened and nothing untoward with the QC out of he box. I have yet to transform him however so there's still time Godspeed mate, Godspeed. Return request submitted to IDToys for mine.
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Post by Baron B of Triple B on Apr 9, 2017 23:26:30 GMT
Looks like IDToys are going to resist returns, got an email back saying 'ah, these issues were well known and Kapow aren't accepting returns.'
Yes, they were well known about 3 weeks after I paid my balance and Kapow had the decency to inform people and offer free cancellations before delivery which IDToys didn't. I'm qualified in law, I work around sales and I know what statute law says my rights are. I'd prefer not to be an arse about it but they can't be that dismissive over this.
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Post by The Doctor on Apr 10, 2017 10:06:16 GMT
A response of 'but another company aren't returning them' seems odd. You didn't do business with that company. That would be like trying to return an out of date food item to Asdaland but told you can't becuse Sainsburgeries said they wouldn't.
-Ralph
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