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Re: Transformers Workshop (Maintenance & Repair)

Postby kkprime » Thu Nov 28, 2013 2:16 pm

I have a Transformers Universe Classics Optimus Prime figure. I like to try different weapons on the figure to see how they look. I bought a transformers beast hunters voyager class optimus prime figure and try o put the sword into the other primes hand. It got stuck and I pilled it out with so much force that the handle of the sword was jammed in the classics optimus prime. I want to remove the jammed piece of plastic from the classics optimus primes hand. I have already tried tweezers it doesn't work. Help thanks
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Re: Transformers Workshop (Maintenance & Repair)

Postby kkprime » Thu Nov 28, 2013 2:16 pm

I have a Transformers Universe Classics Optimus Prime figure. I like to try different weapons on the figure to see how they look. I bought a transformers beast hunters voyager class optimus prime figure and try o put the sword into the other primes hand. It got stuck and I pilled it out with so much force that the handle of the sword was jammed in the classics optimus prime. I want to remove the jammed piece of plastic from the classics optimus primes hand. I have already tried tweezers it doesn't work. Help thanks
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Transformers Universe Classics Optimus Prime

Postby kkprime » Thu Nov 28, 2013 2:24 pm

I Have a transformers beast hunters voyager class optimus prime and I put the sword into my classics optimus primes hand and I couldn't get it out. I pulled it out with such force that it ripped the handle of the sword from the blade and it is jammed into the classics optimus primes hand. I tried tweezers but the don't work. can anyone help me thanks
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Transformers Workshop (Maintenance & Repair)

Postby kkprime » Thu Nov 28, 2013 2:37 pm

I have a Transformers Classics Optimus Prime. I like to try on weapons from he other figures that I have on it. I also have a Transformers beast hunters voyager class optimus prime I tried to put the sword of the beast hunter prime in the hand of the classics prime. I god stuck and I pulled the sword out with so much force that it snapped the sword from the hilt and the hilt is jammed in the hand of the classics optimus prime. I tried tweezers and they don't work. please help
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RE: Transformers Workshop (Maintenance & Repair)

Postby kkprime » Thu Nov 28, 2013 2:38 pm

I have a Transformers Classics Optimus Prime. I like to try on weapons from he other figures that I have on it. I also have a Transformers beast hunters voyager class optimus prime I tried to put the sword of the beast hunter prime in the hand of the classics prime. I god stuck and I pulled the sword out with so much force that it snapped the sword from the hilt and the hilt is jammed in the hand of the classics optimus prime. I tried tweezers and they don't work. please help
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Re: Transformers Workshop (Maintenance & Repair)

Postby Cobalt Prime » Mon Dec 16, 2013 1:15 am

Motto: ""Excessive force is not necessary.""
I plan to buy the large Dragon Assault Beast Hunters Prime when it hits the clearance, but I hate the missile launching ring thingee on his back. It's a huge, heavy eyesore that ruins the figure imo. I plan to remove it the moment it clears the package. Are there any good tutorials that show how best to remove it without damaging the toy? I want the option of being able to put it back on if necessary.
Thanks in advance! :D
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Re: Transformers Workshop (Maintenance & Repair)

Postby Jetsandheels » Wed Dec 18, 2013 11:22 am

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Cobalt prime, this thread may be of help to you:

http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/radicons- ... e-mod.html

Gunshot's second post shows what he used and how he removed the wheel.

Hope this helps.
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Re: Transformers Workshop (Maintenance & Repair)

Postby njb902 » Wed Dec 18, 2013 7:57 pm

What's the best way to remove a broken off peg from a peg hole on a commander class toy? The Toy in question is the TFP Ironhide, one of the pegs of his cannons broke off in his for arm.
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Re: Transformers Workshop (Maintenance & Repair)

Postby SKYWARPED_128 » Wed Dec 18, 2013 8:16 pm

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njb902 wrote:What's the best way to remove a broken off peg from a peg hole on a commander class toy? The Toy in question is the TFP Ironhide, one of the pegs of his cannons broke off in his for arm.


My suggestion? Use a Tamiya Handy Drill and basically "disintegrate" the peg by drilling into it in various places, and then try to dig out the pieces. The reason I specifically said Tamiya's Handy Drill is because it's designed specifically for drilling into plastic. The rotation of the bit is relatively slow and thus won't melt the surrounding plastic, and the small size and weight of the drill makes it much easier to maneuver during precision jobs, compared to the much larger and heavier Dremmel rotary tools or power drills.

Even with the handy drill, it's still a risky job, so if you choose to go ahead with it, be VERY careful and try to gauge how deep the port is by measuring the depth of the port on the other forearm.

Just my two cents' worth.

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Re: Transformers Workshop (Maintenance & Repair)

Postby Cobalt Prime » Thu Dec 19, 2013 4:24 am

Motto: ""Excessive force is not necessary.""
Jetsandheels wrote:Cobalt prime, this thread may be of help to you:

http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/radicons- ... e-mod.html

Gunshot's second post shows what he used and how he removed the wheel.

Hope this helps.


Thanks for the link, man! :)
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Re: Transformers Workshop (Maintenance & Repair)

Postby Baron von Blitztank » Fri Dec 20, 2013 7:41 pm

I've got a Cybertron Primus who's got a fault with one of the springs in his shoulder pads which stops the pad from moving all the way up. Anyone know of a way to fix it?

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Re: Transformers Workshop (Maintenance & Repair)

Postby Mindmaster » Sat Dec 21, 2013 7:19 pm

Motto: "For I have dipped my hands in muddied waters, and, withdrawing them, find 'tis better to be a commander than a common man!"
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kkprime wrote:I have a Transformers Universe Classics Optimus Prime figure. I like to try different weapons on the figure to see how they look. I bought a transformers beast hunters voyager class optimus prime figure and try o put the sword into the other primes hand. It got stuck and I pilled it out with so much force that the handle of the sword was jammed in the classics optimus prime. I want to remove the jammed piece of plastic from the classics optimus primes hand. I have already tried tweezers it doesn't work. Help thanks


1) Acquire a toothpick.
2) place toothpick end on one side of the 5mm port that serves as OP's hand
3) PUSH WITH ALL YOUR MORTAL MIGHT
4) If that doesn't work try with a hammer and a small nail. Be gentle when doing this.
5) Profit!
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Re: Transformers Workshop (Maintenance & Repair)

Postby Cyberpunk777 » Wed Jan 15, 2014 5:07 pm

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I have a bunch of g1 figures that have loose joints is there any way to fix that?
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Re: Transformers Workshop (Maintenance & Repair)

Postby SentinelA » Mon Jan 27, 2014 11:30 am

Okay, I know this has been discussed many times, but I need a reminder. How do you fix a loose ball and socket joint where the piece keeps falling out? I seem to remember some saying use nail polish remover but I want to be sure.
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Re: Transformers Workshop (Maintenance & Repair)

Postby superchace » Tue Mar 04, 2014 7:08 pm

I have an Energon superclass Optimus whose leg has gone limp, he can't even hold himself up in supermode anymore. How can I fix it? I tried taking the waist apart but the battery compartment is in the way.
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Re: Transformers Workshop (Maintenance & Repair)

Postby SKYWARPED_128 » Tue Mar 04, 2014 8:46 pm

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SentinelA wrote:Okay, I know this has been discussed many times, but I need a reminder. How do you fix a loose ball and socket joint where the piece keeps falling out? I seem to remember some saying use nail polish remover but I want to be sure.


Nail polish or super glue. The idea is to create more mass on the ball joint so it fits tightly around the socket.
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Re: Transformers Workshop (Maintenance & Repair)

Postby Questworld12 » Mon Mar 24, 2014 7:10 am

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Hey all,
Quick question. I have a Hasbro MP Soundwave with a semi-loose left arm. I tried to look for a screw to tighten but could not find one. I think I could fit a small scrap of paper to tighten the shoulder joint.
What would you all do?
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Re: Transformers Workshop (Maintenance & Repair)

Postby Magnamus_Prime » Wed Mar 26, 2014 3:39 pm

Hey guys, New to this so not sure if im asking the questions in the right place.
I started collecting transformers again and I have seen a g1 prowl I like the look of but it appears to be damaged and I was wondering if it is a easy fix.
Here is a photo of the item I am looking at buying and I was wondering if I were to glue the roof section back would it hold?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/231185270732? ... 1555.l2649

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Re: Transformers Workshop (Maintenance & Repair)

Postby Cobalt Prime » Mon Jun 30, 2014 7:08 pm

Motto: ""Excessive force is not necessary.""
Hey guys, I just got an AOE Hound voyager class figure today and the pin joints in his shoulders can't bear the weight of his weapons. They just slowly fall down. What's the best way to tighten a pin joint that won't deface the figure?

Personally, I don't understand how the DELUXE AOE Bumblebee can have ratchets in his freakin elbows, yet a more expensive figure like this is relying on the crappiest joints possible to support his arms. :BANG_HEAD:
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Re: Transformers Workshop (Maintenance & Repair)

Postby Autobot Dash » Mon Jun 30, 2014 7:48 pm

Hello!

I have a ROTF Leader Class Optimus Prime, and I have a problem...
I bought it 2 weeks ago, from a Ebay seller. He arrived in VERY good state, really, like new.
But the battery "leaked" (I don't know if happened in the shipping process, or before...), and, because of this, the eletronic and sounds do not work at all... the metals parts (like the "battery springs") was arrive rust and very dirty.

I opened the battery place, clear all up, but do not work...

What can I do?
I tried to open Optimus chest, to try clear inside the eletronic parts, so the sound and lights work again... but is almost impossible! He have 4 screws in the right side of the chest; three I can get out, but one is located below the "axilla", and that piece is impossible to remove (I think!) to reach this last screw...


Can you help me?
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Re: Transformers Workshop (Maintenance & Repair)

Postby Nemesis Maximo » Tue Jul 01, 2014 7:38 am

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Cobalt, pin joints are a pain in the ass, and one that I have limited experience in. However, I've heard that some Pledge brand floor polish and some Future Shine might be a good way to tighten that up, if you can get it between the pin and the plastic.BUT! As I said, I HEARD this may work. I've never tried it myself. So I can't verify, but hopefully it'll give you something to research.

Dash, is it possible that you might be able to slice open the section on your OP, and then glue it back together when you're done?
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Re: Transformers Workshop (Maintenance & Repair)

Postby Cobalt Prime » Tue Jul 01, 2014 6:25 pm

Motto: ""Excessive force is not necessary.""
Thanks, Nemesis, I'll give that a try! Hopefully it'll soak down into the joint. There's nothing like being excited about finding a figure only to get it home and having that "aww sh*t" moment when you find out it has obnoxious QC issues.
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Re: Transformers Workshop (Maintenance & Repair)

Postby Autobot Dash » Wed Jul 02, 2014 9:54 am

Nemesis Maximo, is possible, but I'm afraid that the piece never be the same again.

To show, I did attach one image. The piece that I need pull off is the number 1. And have a pin (number 2) that I can't pull off... :-(

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Re: Transformers Workshop (Maintenance & Repair)

Postby Tassadar » Wed Jul 23, 2014 8:40 pm

Hello, Seibertron. I recently reacquired one of my top three favorite figures, Beast Machines Jetstorm (Ultra Class) from eBay. I already knew about his issues with the chrome paint, and the one I got had very minimal damage, however the seller had listed that everything else was fine and working. However, when I went to test him, his electronics would not turn on and upon opening his battery compartment, I found a huge glob of acid leak all over the contact panel. I already got as much of the battery acid off as I could, however the contact areas are damaged beyond repair. He might also need a complete electronics rewiring, I'm not entirely sure I was wondering, is there a site/shop that I could mail him in to to get the chrome repainted and the electronics repaired? i love this toy to death and I hate seeing it so beat up. Pictures below.

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Re: Transformers Workshop (Maintenance & Repair)

Postby EvasionModeBumblebee » Sun Aug 10, 2014 12:15 pm

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Hey everyone, so I have a Reveal the Shield Bumblebee figure and, in a failed repair attempt, the right arm snapped off, leaving the ball of the ball joint stuck in the socket, and it is glued into place. I've tried numerous glue removal methods, which have worked to a degree, but I believe that the problem is that the removal methods cannot get to the narrow space between the inside of the socket and the broken-off ball joint that has been glued into place, I could really use some help if anyone has any ideas. Thanks!

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