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[Repair Bay]

Anyoe got a safe way to remove corosion from Omega Supreme battery compartment? Got a few ideas but I don't want to damage plastic in the process.

I'd like to know this too, and how to get basic gunk off figures, is there a harmless solutions i could whip up?

I had the same problem with my G2 Brawl. I let the part soak in a cup of Coca-Cola, then used a tooth brush to brush the battery acid off. Most of it came off, just a bit of the more stubborn tuff remained. If you're weary about the soda possibly dying your figures, don't try this. Mine showed no signs of and discoloration, but I wouldn't risk it with a white or similarly colored piece.

And I have a question, too!

Well, back in October of '05, I bought myself "played with" G1 Soundwave. The usual, sticker wear, loose joints, no accessories, etc. 20 bucks, so not bad. However, my dad decided he wanted to play with him and ended up snapping his neck in two (the round part that fits into the groove inside his head came detached from the "column" piece). I Krazy glued (ftw).

Well, for two years of win... Yesterday, as I was playing around with Soundwave (being careful as always), his neck snapped again (same place, glue just came undone). I figure I can use Krazy glue and let him be alright for another two years, but does anyone have a permanent solution? I actually Gorilla Glue, but it foams, which meant the head did not fit properly, and so had to come off. I do have a TRU US Reissue Soundwave coming via UPS shortly, and I figure perhaps I could repro the neck piece, but A) Its a bit risky, and B) I'm not sure if it would work anyway.

Soundwave is my favorite, and it would really be nice if I could get him back together again, so help here would be greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance.

[Mikeimus Prime]

Hello

Newer member here. My 5 and 2yo sons have recently become nuts over Transformers, and I have gladly followed along. I was able to pick up a very affordable Unicron, but it is missing the chest door on the left side and some missile pieces. Not a problem for playing with, but just wanted to see if anyone had any replacement parts and how much they wanted for them.

Thanks

[Plastikov]

Can anyone tell me anything about oiling joints? can this be bad for them, and if not, what kind should be used? i posted about this in the xperts forum, but no luck there.

The thing is, one of my favorite transformers, (energon Arcee) seems to be having problems around the shoulders, like the ball joints that are getting rough, and even feel like they scrape together more that they should. And the joints where the arms fold up seem much too tight, and are getting stress marks.

What can i do about this? i am extremely conscientious about keeping my TF's in as perfect of condition as possible, and i have not had this one for very long. And the parts with stress marks, do i just need to lightly file edges of the octagonal parts of these joints? should i try to push the metal rods/pins out of these joints, and replace them with ones just a few hairs slimmer? PLEASE HELP!

[DISCHARGE]

And I have a question, too!

Well, back in October of '05, I bought myself "played with" G1 Soundwave. The usual, sticker wear, loose joints, no accessories, etc. 20 bucks, so not bad. However, my dad decided he wanted to play with him and ended up snapping his neck in two (the round part that fits into the groove inside his head came detached from the "column" piece). I Krazy glued (ftw).

Well, for two years of win... Yesterday, as I was playing around with Soundwave (being careful as always), his neck snapped again (same place, glue just came undone). I figure I can use Krazy glue and let him be alright for another two years, but does anyone have a permanent solution? I actually Gorilla Glue, but it foams, which meant the head did not fit properly, and so had to come off. I do have a TRU US Reissue Soundwave coming via UPS shortly, and I figure perhaps I could repro the neck piece, but A) Its a bit risky, and B) I'm not sure if it would work anyway.

Soundwave is my favorite, and it would really be nice if I could get him back together again, so help here would be greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance.

Did you try some JB Weld? That stuff should hold together real nice. That or some other types of 2 part epoxy would probably work better than krazy glue.

[D_J_D_99]

I've just bought a G1 Galvatron. Really good condition, nice joints, a little sticker wear, and most accessories.
Problem is, he's got the attachment for his fusion cannon to fit it to his arm, but the cannon itself is missing. I was wondering if anyone had a spare one that they would be willing to sell or maybe trade for, as ebay hasn't got any, and there's nowhere nearby that I can think of that might sell old toys to see if they have it.

[Repair Bay]

Did you try some JB Weld? That stuff should hold together real nice. That or some other types of 2 part epoxy would probably work better than krazy glue.

Thanks! I'll look into that!

[009*]

If I file a magnet, I'm talking about one that was glued in at a bad angle, does the magnet lose strength, or will it still work properly?

[Darkclyde]

I own 20th DVD Optimus Prime for 3 months now, i got it from my brother when he visit the states, he bought it from amazon.com. I display it besides my wifi next to my PC monitor. For a month now, my matrix of leadership won't light up anymore. I have change the batteries with new ones but only with the same result, it still won't light up.

Considering i live in Indonesia, there are no Hasbro official representative here, i even try to contact Toys R Us store here, but they didn't now what to do, they said they didn't distribute this action figure here so they can't help with this problem.

My question is: what can i do to repair it?
one posibilities that i can think of is to make my own PCB to replace the original matrix's PCB... but it's a long shot.

So... for now, i'm open for suggestions.

[Hip-Hoptimus Rime]

For a month now, my matrix of leadership won't light up anymore. I have change the batteries with new ones but only with the same result, it still won't light up.

Did it happen all of a sudden, or was it after you played with him or tranformed him? My only thought is that the box that holds the matrix is not lined up correctly with the blue button. Try moving that box around a bit to see if it re-aligns. I hope this helps, good luck.

[SpacerAM2]

I've just bought a G1 Galvatron. Really good condition, nice joints, a little sticker wear, and most accessories.
Problem is, he's got the attachment for his fusion cannon to fit it to his arm, but the cannon itself is missing. I was wondering if anyone had a spare one that they would be willing to sell or maybe trade for, as ebay hasn't got any, and there's nowhere nearby that I can think of that might sell old toys to see if they have it.

Try ebay you'll have better luck. Don't trade online with anyone. There's alot of conartists unfortunately.

[DISCHARGE]

Does anyone have any tips for removing permanent marker
from my toys?
I won the Con clones off ebay, heck I wasn't even really trying to win it. Anyway I didn't notice in the pictures that they had been modded with marker. It doesn't look bad, but I want it off.
I've been using Fantastik to clean up the dirt and it took
a little off but it seems to have a stopping point.
Any suggestions?

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How about paint thinner?

[Cybertronian]

Does anyone have any tips for removing permanent marker
from my toys?
I won the Con clones off ebay, heck I wasn't even really trying to win it. Anyway I didn't notice in the pictures that they had been modded with marker. It doesn't look bad, but I want it off.
I've been using Fantastik to clean up the dirt and it took
a little off but it seems to have a stopping point.
Any suggestions?

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Yes. Lava Soap and water. This stuff removes many types of paint from fingers and even plastics. I can't customize anything without it. It also serves as a handy brush cleaner. My best magic marker story involves me removing marker from the all-white head of my paintless, plastic-wheeled Ultra Magnus cab. Back in the 5th grade, I attempted to create a Decepticon version of Prime called Airbrake. A decade or two later, and keeping him the way the was suddenly started making sense.

[Cybertronian]

I just recently solved my own problem involving the Screen Battles "First Encounter" Barricade. Because a (better-looking) Frenzy figurine is included, Hasbro decided to prevent the buyer from having (access to) two of the same character in the box. The Frenzy included with this Barricade was remolded in black (with no paint apps), then prevented from coming outside of the car. Wanna find out how to let him out?

Click on my earlier post: http://www.seibertron.com/energonpub/vi ... 66#p615166
If I get any of the earlier Frenzys, I think I'll call this one Rumble.

-- Cybertronian.

P.S.: Try to keep the "restrictor plate" once you remove it, for collector's purposes.

[Darkclyde]

For a month now, my matrix of leadership won't light up anymore. I have change the batteries with new ones but only with the same result, it still won't light up.

Did it happen all of a sudden, or was it after you played with him or tranformed him? My only thought is that the box that holds the matrix is not lined up correctly with the blue button. Try moving that box around a bit to see if it re-aligns. I hope this helps, good luck.

Yes, i have played couple of times. I have tried that, but it seems the problem is not because of the line-up between the blue trigger with the button on the matrix's box. I even try to push the small button on the matrix's box and again nothing happened. However, thank you for your help. I'm still trying to figure this out and any other suggestions highly appreciated.

[DISCHARGE]

Does anyone have any tips for removing permanent marker
from my toys?
I won the Con clones off ebay, heck I wasn't even really trying to win it. Anyway I didn't notice in the pictures that they had been modded with marker. It doesn't look bad, but I want it off.
I've been using Fantastik to clean up the dirt and it took
a little off but it seems to have a stopping point.
Any suggestions?

DSC00867.JPG

Yes. Lava Soap and water. This stuff removes many types of paint from fingers and even plastics. I can't customize anything without it. It also serves as a handy brush cleaner. My best magic marker story involves me removing marker from the all-white head of my paintless, plastic-wheeled Ultra Magnus cab. Back in the 5th grade, I attempted to create a Decepticon version of Prime called Airbrake. A decade or two later, and keeping him the way the was suddenly started making sense.

You sir, are
AWESOME!
That totally works. Thank you so much.

*edit:
So, the Lava soap was taking a while so I decided to gamble
I got one of those Mr Clean Magic Erasers. That thing did
what the soap does only faster. You should try it.

[Orion_Prime48]

Crap double post sry

[Pot Bot]

Ok, ive looked through here, and i couldnt see any other asks on this point. Is there a way to fix G1 Blasters tape deck so i dont have to take him apart just to open him once. Members in the ODB say he can be fixed, they just dont know how.

[Cybertronian]

Ok, ive looked through here, and i couldnt see any other asks on this point. Is there a way to fix G1 Blasters tape deck so i dont have to take him apart just to open him once. Members in the ODB say he can be fixed, they just dont know how.

A while back I had this problem when I first got him used. Apparently, when converting Blaster to a TF, they removed a great number of his originally working parts, including a feature that allowed him to play FM radio when a special cassette-shaped module was installed. The Transformer version of his eject button works, but yes, his back must be unscrewed then reassembled to get it motivated. Think of it as being like a dislocated leg or arm. With some effort, you can get said limb to move (albeit not without pain). If the re-issue corrected this problem, I don't know and would love to find out.

-- Cybertronian

P.S.: This problem could also be solved if someone owning Blaster's MicroChange version allowed someone to reproduce the original buttons (despite the copies not having the marblized sheen of the original).

[Orion_Prime48]

okay so a little while back I bought a classic Camaro movie bumblebee I use him for display only and mainly keep him in car mode but he has the "slant-nose" syndrome does anyone know how to fix this to where hes stills transformable but the nose is straight? this is bugging me because he looks like crap

[DISCHARGE]

okay so a little while back I bought a classic Camaro movie bumblebee I use him for display only and mainly keep him in car mode but he has the "slant-nose" syndrome does anyone know how to fix this to where hes stills transformable but the nose is straight? this is bugging me because he looks like crap

I think I know what you mean. I just keep slight pressure on the front end . At the same time I squeeze the sides until it stays
"non-slanted".

[Overcracker]

Couldn't find anything about this, o I'll ask.



My Cybertron Optimus Prime. Original Release. (Blue and red).
Has suddenly developed limp hip syndrome.

But only on one direction of the hip joint.

When transformed in truck mode, if you hold the cab, and let go of the rear portion/legs, they'll flop down.

While in robot mode this makes him bend over forward or backwards to easily.

However the side ratchet is still stiff,and tight. Any way to fix the join. Tried tightening the screw, but its already as tight as it will go.

Any ideas on how to remedy the floppiness?

[Cybertronian]

My Cybertron Optimus Prime -- Original Release (Blue and red) -- has suddenly developed limp hip syndrome, but only on one direction of the hip joint.
When transformed in truck mode, if you hold the cab, and let go of the rear portion/legs, they'll flop down.
While in robot mode this makes him bend over forward or backwards to easily.
However the side ratchet is still stiff,and tight. Any way to fix the joint. Tried tightening the screw, but its already as tight as it will go.

Any ideas on how to remedy the floppiness?

Woah. Duuuude. Woooah.
I had this same problem 22 years ago when I got my first 2 Optimus Primes (or is that Optimi; '84 and '85 versions respectively, used of course). In the case of the original, the hip joints are ratcheted. One two many quick transformations and you'd wear down the plastic teeth on either his chromed thighs, the red truck undercarriage, or both. Since it's one of two parts that cannot be removed/replaced with a screwdriver, you either had to a.) generously stuff Kleenex(tm) inside of the hinged area (his butt), or b.) buy another Optimus (new or used) that didn't have worn out thigh/truck cab teeth.

As for the Cybertron version, I think the forward/reverse teeth on your thigh joints have worn down. I've had this happen to other figures, usually from the 1st Generation. The drums inside the thighs will wear down on the holes on the sides of Prime's groin, unless properly lubricated. Hobby or sewing machine oil sometimes helps to prevent this. Vegetable oil, painted on the lining with a Q-tip is an excellent substitute.
The horizontal articulation appears to be ratcheted, like original Jetfire's shoulders. I will close by saying don't tighten the screws too much. TF and G.I. Joe screwheads strip too easily, leaving you with something difficult to unscrew again unless you use the next biggest size driver (usually #1 Phillips, which usually has a shaft too big to drive into the hole).

-- Cybertronian.

[Overcracker]

Thanx. S would you suggest I take it apart and try to stuff something in there?

[JustinRODimus]

On my deluxe bumblebee



that button on the hood for the automorph wont go up. i got it off ebay brand new but i wanted to know if this was a common problem or if i should tell the seller to send me a new one.

since the button stays down, whenever i try to transform it, the hood stays folded and wont stay locked in the car mode.

any help is greatly appreciated!!

[Overcracker]

On my deluxe bumblebee



that button on the hood for the automorph wont go up. i got it off ebay brand new but i wanted to know if this was a common problem or if i should tell the seller to send me a new one.

since the button stays down, whenever i try to transform it, the hood stays folded and wont stay locked in the car mode.

any help is greatly appreciated!!

There's a known defect with the 74 Bumblebee. Back when they first came out this board was plagued with threads dealing with how to fix it, how to not suffer the problem, even how to avoid it by checking the toy in the package before buying it. Now I can't find a thread about this here, but I did find one in tfw2005 boards. maybe it will help you:
http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/showthread.php?t=136343