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JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:These are the most recent confirmed cases in Modern TF lines (RiD and later):

RiD Megabolt (2003)
The teal, green and gold repaint is a milder case, the only parts that can go kablooey are the peg holes in the cannon, and possibly the arms.

Armada Super Base Optimus Prime (2002)
This case is a bit debatable. It's not just the possibility of GPS in his regular robot mode arm hinges, but also the construction itself. You be the judge.

Universe Micromaster Superion (2004)
Just be careful with the gold-colored hip part, especially the peg the that Ro-Tor attaches to.

One to look out for is Movie Protoform Starscream. He does have gold-colored plastic, but not all such plastic is prone to GPS. Only time will tell.

WolfDawg wrote:

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:These are the most recent confirmed cases in Modern TF lines (RiD and later):

RiD Megabolt (2003)
The teal, green and gold repaint is a milder case, the only parts that can go kablooey are the peg holes in the cannon, and possibly the arms.

Armada Super Base Optimus Prime (2002)
This case is a bit debatable. It's not just the possibility of GPS in his regular robot mode arm hinges, but also the construction itself. You be the judge.

Universe Micromaster Superion (2004)
Just be careful with the gold-colored hip part, especially the peg the that Ro-Tor attaches to.

One to look out for is Movie Protoform Starscream. He does have gold-colored plastic, but not all such plastic is prone to GPS. Only time will tell.

Could have sworn that I read somewhere about Movie Protoform Starscream suffering from GPS.

camzilla51 wrote:

camzilla51 wrote:I did do that with the tiny one that came with 2007 Blackout, so it's not all bad.

Autobot032 wrote:Yeah, the Protoform Starscream has records of breaking. It's rare, but it does happen.

The plastic in Leader Starscream has a slightly different feel than other GPS prone items, so there's a good chance he'll survive.

The current problems are the aforementioned rubbery plastics and another thing that's been rearing it's ugly head is TPS Translucent Plastic Syndrome. Figures with clear plastic, especially those used on joints are breaking. A good number of A/E/C trilogy Mini-Cons are literally falling apart as we speak. My Star Saber Minis are afflicted.