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Hellscream9999 wrote:So I managed to find sludge, and he is not great. His backpack is very heavy, and unfortunately all of his leg joints are either loosely pinned or on soft ratchets that are just no t up to the job of holding him up. Anyone else having this problem?

No. At least not me. I did a video on him manipulating the figure joints. None were loose. No trouble with the 'backpack.'

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UuXOKRVmz8M&t=9s

Just opened ups Sludge, and yes, his knees and hips are super floppy. Will have to perform the q-tip surgery.

Overcracker wrote:Just opened ups Sludge, and yes, his knees and hips are super floppy. Will have to perform the q-tip surgery.

Be careful, I tried it on the thighs and it gave too much resistance and started stripping the ratchet piece, so if that's the case, maybe cut the q-tip's height down

Rodimus Prime wrote:My Sludge's knees were a bit loose, but a quick tightening of the screws took care of that. Until now, I had both Grimlock and Slag still sealed. I was actually going to wait until all 5 got released and I wanted to open them all at once. However, the combination of worry over Sludge's apparent assembly problems as well as my lack of self-control got the better of me and I opened all 3. I am very happy with these guys. They're chonky (especially Slag and Sludge) and I like them even more than I thought I would. Can't wait for Snarl and Swoop.

I'm glad you're enjoying them, they are very fun figures

Hellscream9999 wrote:

Overcracker wrote:Just opened ups Sludge, and yes, his knees and hips are super floppy. Will have to perform the q-tip surgery.

Be careful, I tried it on the thighs and it gave too much resistance and started stripping the ratchet piece, so if that's the case, maybe cut the q-tip's height down

Thanks. The hips feel fine with the q-tip, not too tight, not too loose.

The knees are still somewhat loose though.

Overcracker wrote:Just opened ups Sludge, and yes, his knees and hips are super floppy. Will have to perform the q-tip surgery.

I read the qtip surgery is not thevright approach to this particular problem and it can ruin your toy.

william-james88 wrote:

Overcracker wrote:Just opened ups Sludge, and yes, his knees and hips are super floppy. Will have to perform the q-tip surgery.

I read the qtip surgery is not thevright approach to this particular problem and it can ruin your toy.

Then what is?

CHONK

Knees still loose, will need to back in and change the q-tip. Hips working fine now.

Overcracker wrote:Knees still loose, will need to back in and change the q-tip. Hips working fine now.

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How those knees are "loose"? The bot can't hold his pose without ragdolling over or it don't pass the "shake test"?

Sure, the ratchet joints on my Sludge are not hard Cybertron style ratchets, but he keep his pose, any pose, and pass the shake test.

-Kanrabat- wrote:

Overcracker wrote:Knees still loose, will need to back in and change the q-tip. Hips working fine now.

F8BAF5CD-0A61-48B3-A919-C68A96817267.jpeg

How those knees are "loose"? The bot can't hold his pose without ragdolling over or it don't pass the "shake test"?

Sure, the ratchet joints on my Sludge are not hard Cybertron style ratchets, but he keep his pose, any pose, and pass the shake test.

More or less how my copy is. I did see a review of one with really floppy legs, but it was very early.

-Kanrabat- wrote:

Overcracker wrote:Knees still loose, will need to back in and change the q-tip. Hips working fine now.

F8BAF5CD-0A61-48B3-A919-C68A96817267.jpeg

How those knees are "loose"? The bot can't hold his pose without ragdolling over or it don't pass the "shake test"?

Sure, the ratchet joints on my Sludge are not hard Cybertron style ratchets, but he keep his pose, any pose, and pass the shake test.

They can hold up the foot, but they can't hold up the rest of the robot when standing. They'll bend backwards with minimal pressure when standing.

As promised, I now have 86 Blurr and will explain my thoughts. he's excellent guys, what is wrong? Prove me wrong, Its even better than I though. It makes tr look like dumpster fire. The only thing tr has going for it vs 86 is wheeles and a headmaster. I love the new Blurr he is a great figure! More on him in my collection page. Go get a Blurr everyone, I love it!

RodimusPrimeUkraine1 wrote:As promised, I now have 86 Blurr and will explain my thoughts. he's excellent guys, what is wrong? Prove me wrong, Its even better than I though. It makes tr look like dumpster fire. The only thing tr has going for it vs 86 is wheeles and a headmaster. I love the new Blurr he is a great figure! More on him in my collection page. Go get a Blurr everyone, I love it!

I also like SS86 Blurr over the TR version, but my reason is opposite yours. I don't like the fact that he's a headmaster, and I kinda regret getting him. As soon as I have the Legacy version, TR is going on the auction block.

RodimusPrimeUkraine1 wrote:As promised, I now have 86 Blurr and will explain my thoughts. he's excellent guys, what is wrong? Prove me wrong, Its even better than I though. It makes tr look like dumpster fire. The only thing tr has going for it vs 86 is wheeles and a headmaster. I love the new Blurr he is a great figure! More on him in my collection page. Go get a Blurr everyone, I love it!

The biggest issue with Blurr is the arm-guards and his headsculpt is a bit off. Other than that, he's no better or worse than any other WFC/SS88 era figure.

Rodimus Prime wrote:

RodimusPrimeUkraine1 wrote:As promised, I now have 86 Blurr and will explain my thoughts. he's excellent guys, what is wrong? Prove me wrong, Its even better than I though. It makes tr look like dumpster fire. The only thing tr has going for it vs 86 is wheeles and a headmaster. I love the new Blurr he is a great figure! More on him in my collection page. Go get a Blurr everyone, I love it!

I also like SS86 Blurr over the TR version, but my reason is opposite yours. I don't like the fact that he's a headmaster, and I kinda regret getting him. As soon as I have the Legacy version, TR is going on the auction block.

Studio series, not legacy. But Blurr is a great figure, definitely pick him up!

sol magnus wrote:

RodimusPrimeUkraine1 wrote:As promised, I now have 86 Blurr and will explain my thoughts. he's excellent guys, what is wrong? Prove me wrong, Its even better than I though. It makes tr look like dumpster fire. The only thing tr has going for it vs 86 is wheeles and a headmaster. I love the new Blurr he is a great figure! More on him in my collection page. Go get a Blurr everyone, I love it!

The biggest issue with Blurr is the arm-guards and his headsculpt is a bit off. Other than that, he's no better or worse than any other WFC/SS88 era figure.

Headsculpt is better in person and when you get over it. The arm pads stay tabbed in well if you hold the arm from the front, but maybe it's because I dont have meat hands,

RodimusPrimeUkraine1 wrote:

Rodimus Prime wrote:

RodimusPrimeUkraine1 wrote:As promised, I now have 86 Blurr and will explain my thoughts. he's excellent guys, what is wrong? Prove me wrong, Its even better than I though. It makes tr look like dumpster fire. The only thing tr has going for it vs 86 is wheeles and a headmaster. I love the new Blurr he is a great figure! More on him in my collection page. Go get a Blurr everyone, I love it!

I also like SS86 Blurr over the TR version, but my reason is opposite yours. I don't like the fact that he's a headmaster, and I kinda regret getting him. As soon as I have the Legacy version, TR is going on the auction block.

Studio series, not legacy. But Blurr is a great figure, definitely pick him up!

No, he was correct, there is a Legacy Blurr which is the IDW2005 Blurr design.

I find the SS86 Blurr mediocre at best. The head sculpt lets it down big time, that's the main area the SG release fixed up. But the arm guards are not that good and have bad QC on the hinges, plus the legs and elbows on my SG one have been a lemon as well.

He's also just bland looking and functioning. I know it's accurate, but the TR had much more playability and the transformation was also much more satisfying with all the clicks into places.

TR was quite good, and the SS one is technically better but not as fun.

D-Maximal_Primal wrote:

RodimusPrimeUkraine1 wrote:

Rodimus Prime wrote:

RodimusPrimeUkraine1 wrote:As promised, I now have 86 Blurr and will explain my thoughts. he's excellent guys, what is wrong? Prove me wrong, Its even better than I though. It makes tr look like dumpster fire. The only thing tr has going for it vs 86 is wheeles and a headmaster. I love the new Blurr he is a great figure! More on him in my collection page. Go get a Blurr everyone, I love it!

I also like SS86 Blurr over the TR version, but my reason is opposite yours. I don't like the fact that he's a headmaster, and I kinda regret getting him. As soon as I have the Legacy version, TR is going on the auction block.

Studio series, not legacy. But Blurr is a great figure, definitely pick him up!

No, he was correct, there is a Legacy Blurr which is the IDW2005 Blurr design.

I find the SS86 Blurr mediocre at best. The head sculpt lets it down big time, that's the main area the SG release fixed up. But the arm guards are not that good and have bad QC on the hinges, plus the legs and elbows on my SG one have been a lemon as well.

He's also just bland looking and functioning. I know it's accurate, but the TR had much more playability and the transformation was also much more satisfying with all the clicks into places.

TR was quite good, and the SS one is technically better but not as fun.

My SG Blurr's arm guards are actually worse than the SS86 one. Lol

D-Maximal_Primal wrote:

RodimusPrimeUkraine1 wrote:

Rodimus Prime wrote:

RodimusPrimeUkraine1 wrote:As promised, I now have 86 Blurr and will explain my thoughts. he's excellent guys, what is wrong? Prove me wrong, Its even better than I though. It makes tr look like dumpster fire. The only thing tr has going for it vs 86 is wheeles and a headmaster. I love the new Blurr he is a great figure! More on him in my collection page. Go get a Blurr everyone, I love it!

I also like SS86 Blurr over the TR version, but my reason is opposite yours. I don't like the fact that he's a headmaster, and I kinda regret getting him. As soon as I have the Legacy version, TR is going on the auction block.

Studio series, not legacy. But Blurr is a great figure, definitely pick him up!

No, he was correct, there is a Legacy Blurr which is the IDW2005 Blurr design.

I find the SS86 Blurr mediocre at best. The head sculpt lets it down big time, that's the main area the SG release fixed up. But the arm guards are not that good and have bad QC on the hinges, plus the legs and elbows on my SG one have been a lemon as well.

He's also just bland looking and functioning. I know it's accurate, but the TR had much more playability and the transformation was also much more satisfying with all the clicks into places.

TR was quite good, and the SS one is technically better but not as fun.

My Blurr has good qc, and I like the look. I'm a geewuner though. The headsculpt is better in hand. Would you mind say stud ser instead though? ss actually stands for a nazi organization.

RodimusPrimeUkraine1 wrote:

D-Maximal_Primal wrote:

RodimusPrimeUkraine1 wrote:

Rodimus Prime wrote:

RodimusPrimeUkraine1 wrote:As promised, I now have 86 Blurr and will explain my thoughts. he's excellent guys, what is wrong? Prove me wrong, Its even better than I though. It makes tr look like dumpster fire. The only thing tr has going for it vs 86 is wheeles and a headmaster. I love the new Blurr he is a great figure! More on him in my collection page. Go get a Blurr everyone, I love it!

I also like SS86 Blurr over the TR version, but my reason is opposite yours. I don't like the fact that he's a headmaster, and I kinda regret getting him. As soon as I have the Legacy version, TR is going on the auction block.

Studio series, not legacy. But Blurr is a great figure, definitely pick him up!

No, he was correct, there is a Legacy Blurr which is the IDW2005 Blurr design.

I find the SS86 Blurr mediocre at best. The head sculpt lets it down big time, that's the main area the SG release fixed up. But the arm guards are not that good and have bad QC on the hinges, plus the legs and elbows on my SG one have been a lemon as well.

He's also just bland looking and functioning. I know it's accurate, but the TR had much more playability and the transformation was also much more satisfying with all the clicks into places.

TR was quite good, and the SS one is technically better but not as fun.

My Blurr has good qc, and I like the look. I'm a geewuner though. The headsculpt is better in hand. Would you mind say stud ser instead though? ss actually stands for a nazi organization.

also doesn't help that that damn Blurr is STILL shelfwarming my local targets and walmarts. It and Kup, and I had no interest in that figure either. as a result, I've seen him a lot in hand too, and it is no better to me in hand. They just did not do any good with that first wave of SS deluxe heads outside Jazz.

I am well aware of what SS also stands for, but that has been the official abbreviation for the line going back over 4 years, and clearly here everyone knows what SS refers to.

Also, Bayverse Hot Rod and Bumblebee are canonical Nazi hunters/killers, and both of them are in SS, so make of that what you will

D-Maximal_Primal wrote:

RodimusPrimeUkraine1 wrote:

D-Maximal_Primal wrote:

RodimusPrimeUkraine1 wrote:

Rodimus Prime wrote:

RodimusPrimeUkraine1 wrote:As promised, I now have 86 Blurr and will explain my thoughts. he's excellent guys, what is wrong? Prove me wrong, Its even better than I though. It makes tr look like dumpster fire. The only thing tr has going for it vs 86 is wheeles and a headmaster. I love the new Blurr he is a great figure! More on him in my collection page. Go get a Blurr everyone, I love it!

I also like SS86 Blurr over the TR version, but my reason is opposite yours. I don't like the fact that he's a headmaster, and I kinda regret getting him. As soon as I have the Legacy version, TR is going on the auction block.

Studio series, not legacy. But Blurr is a great figure, definitely pick him up!

No, he was correct, there is a Legacy Blurr which is the IDW2005 Blurr design.

I find the SS86 Blurr mediocre at best. The head sculpt lets it down big time, that's the main area the SG release fixed up. But the arm guards are not that good and have bad QC on the hinges, plus the legs and elbows on my SG one have been a lemon as well.

He's also just bland looking and functioning. I know it's accurate, but the TR had much more playability and the transformation was also much more satisfying with all the clicks into places.

TR was quite good, and the SS one is technically better but not as fun.

My Blurr has good qc, and I like the look. I'm a geewuner though. The headsculpt is better in hand. Would you mind say stud ser instead though? ss actually stands for a nazi organization.

also doesn't help that that damn Blurr is STILL shelfwarming my local targets and walmarts. It and Kup, and I had no interest in that figure either. as a result, I've seen him a lot in hand too, and it is no better to me in hand. They just did not do any good with that first wave of SS deluxe heads outside Jazz.

I am well aware of what SS also stands for, but that has been the official abbreviation for the line going back over 4 years, and clearly here everyone knows what SS refers to.

Also, Bayverse Hot Rod and Bumblebee are canonical Nazi hunters/killers, and both of them are in SS, so make of that what you will

Still, it sounds bad as an abbreviation. I'm literally Ukrainian so...
I dont care about Micheal baby, remember I said I'm a geewuner...

RodimusPrimeUkraine1 wrote:

D-Maximal_Primal wrote:

RodimusPrimeUkraine1 wrote:

D-Maximal_Primal wrote:

RodimusPrimeUkraine1 wrote:

Rodimus Prime wrote:

RodimusPrimeUkraine1 wrote:As promised, I now have 86 Blurr and will explain my thoughts. he's excellent guys, what is wrong? Prove me wrong, Its even better than I though. It makes tr look like dumpster fire. The only thing tr has going for it vs 86 is wheeles and a headmaster. I love the new Blurr he is a great figure! More on him in my collection page. Go get a Blurr everyone, I love it!

I also like SS86 Blurr over the TR version, but my reason is opposite yours. I don't like the fact that he's a headmaster, and I kinda regret getting him. As soon as I have the Legacy version, TR is going on the auction block.

Studio series, not legacy. But Blurr is a great figure, definitely pick him up!

No, he was correct, there is a Legacy Blurr which is the IDW2005 Blurr design.

I find the SS86 Blurr mediocre at best. The head sculpt lets it down big time, that's the main area the SG release fixed up. But the arm guards are not that good and have bad QC on the hinges, plus the legs and elbows on my SG one have been a lemon as well.

He's also just bland looking and functioning. I know it's accurate, but the TR had much more playability and the transformation was also much more satisfying with all the clicks into places.

TR was quite good, and the SS one is technically better but not as fun.

My Blurr has good qc, and I like the look. I'm a geewuner though. The headsculpt is better in hand. Would you mind say stud ser instead though? ss actually stands for a nazi organization.

also doesn't help that that damn Blurr is STILL shelfwarming my local targets and walmarts. It and Kup, and I had no interest in that figure either. as a result, I've seen him a lot in hand too, and it is no better to me in hand. They just did not do any good with that first wave of SS deluxe heads outside Jazz.

I am well aware of what SS also stands for, but that has been the official abbreviation for the line going back over 4 years, and clearly here everyone knows what SS refers to.

Also, Bayverse Hot Rod and Bumblebee are canonical Nazi hunters/killers, and both of them are in SS, so make of that what you will

Still, it sounds bad as an abbreviation. I'm literally Ukrainian so...
I dont care about Micheal baby, remember I said I'm a geewuner...

Doesn't matter - it's been SS or SS86 for way more than long enough that no one attributes it with the WWII SS. Just think Studio Series, cuz no one around here (that I know of) is stan-ing for Nazis.

sol magnus wrote:

RodimusPrimeUkraine1 wrote:

D-Maximal_Primal wrote:

RodimusPrimeUkraine1 wrote:

D-Maximal_Primal wrote:

RodimusPrimeUkraine1 wrote:

Rodimus Prime wrote:

RodimusPrimeUkraine1 wrote:As promised, I now have 86 Blurr and will explain my thoughts. he's excellent guys, what is wrong? Prove me wrong, Its even better than I though. It makes tr look like dumpster fire. The only thing tr has going for it vs 86 is wheeles and a headmaster. I love the new Blurr he is a great figure! More on him in my collection page. Go get a Blurr everyone, I love it!

I also like SS86 Blurr over the TR version, but my reason is opposite yours. I don't like the fact that he's a headmaster, and I kinda regret getting him. As soon as I have the Legacy version, TR is going on the auction block.

Studio series, not legacy. But Blurr is a great figure, definitely pick him up!

No, he was correct, there is a Legacy Blurr which is the IDW2005 Blurr design.

I find the SS86 Blurr mediocre at best. The head sculpt lets it down big time, that's the main area the SG release fixed up. But the arm guards are not that good and have bad QC on the hinges, plus the legs and elbows on my SG one have been a lemon as well.

He's also just bland looking and functioning. I know it's accurate, but the TR had much more playability and the transformation was also much more satisfying with all the clicks into places.

TR was quite good, and the SS one is technically better but not as fun.

My Blurr has good qc, and I like the look. I'm a geewuner though. The headsculpt is better in hand. Would you mind say stud ser instead though? ss actually stands for a nazi organization.

also doesn't help that that damn Blurr is STILL shelfwarming my local targets and walmarts. It and Kup, and I had no interest in that figure either. as a result, I've seen him a lot in hand too, and it is no better to me in hand. They just did not do any good with that first wave of SS deluxe heads outside Jazz.

I am well aware of what SS also stands for, but that has been the official abbreviation for the line going back over 4 years, and clearly here everyone knows what SS refers to.

Also, Bayverse Hot Rod and Bumblebee are canonical Nazi hunters/killers, and both of them are in SS, so make of that what you will

Still, it sounds bad as an abbreviation. I'm literally Ukrainian so...
I dont care about Micheal baby, remember I said I'm a geewuner...

Doesn't matter - it's been SS or SS86 for way more than long enough that no one attributes it with the WWII SS. Just think Studio Series, cuz no one around here (that I know of) is stan-ing for Nazis.

and if they are, they aren't staying here. We don't tolerate nazis here. Just call me TLK Hot Rod or Bumblebee

My only beef with the SS86 Blurr mold are the shoulder kibbles who ruins the vehicle's silhouette. Appart that he's pretty nice and fun to transform.

The Shattered Glass version is the best with its killer deco and unique head sculpt.

D-Maximal_Primal wrote:

sol magnus wrote:

RodimusPrimeUkraine1 wrote:Still, it sounds bad as an abbreviation. I'm literally Ukrainian so...
I dont care about Micheal baby, remember I said I'm a geewuner...

Doesn't matter - it's been SS or SS86 for way more than long enough that no one attributes it with the WWII SS. Just think Studio Series, cuz no one around here (that I know of) is stan-ing for Nazis.

and if they are, they aren't staying here. We don't tolerate nazis here. Just call me TLK Hot Rod or Bumblebee

Are we really going there?
Because that whole thread arc looks and feels like a trolling.

BTW, Maximal, "real Nazis" are like the Sasquatch or UFO sighting. People talk about them a lot, but no one ever met one. Online or not.