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News Credits: 461 · Fri Oct 11, 2013 2:51 pm

And this is from MMC

Originally Posted by MMC View Post
This is what appears to be the case, the issue is likely caused my a simple initial tolerance issue that, unfortunately messily, clears itself up. Cleaning the joint out a bit should resolve the issue. However, we are running tests on the elbow to see if we can definitively conclude it as such. The confusing bit is that it seems to only be affecting one arm. It is possible one of the teeth in the right forearm is causing the issue, but again, we're looking into it and should have a conclusion within a day or so.

Regarding Fortis, it is too far along at this point to make any more revisions, so this issue may replicate itself there. Although thankfully it does seem to be more of a minor cosmetic issue than a functional issue. Again, please remain calm, we ARE looking into it and not simply writing it off.

News Credits: 10 · Fri Oct 11, 2013 2:56 pm

Yup, look at that. The gear at the elbow/bicep area does indeed have chewed up teeth, almost identical to the pic. It's not an issue for me, personally, but I do understand the concerns.

News Credits: 461 · Fri Oct 11, 2013 2:58 pm

found it.

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Okay, here's the final solution, and it seem like the original assessment that it's a minor cosmetic issue over a functional one seems to be the case. We tested a couple of figures, and while the original test shots didn't show the issue, the final version has this minor complaint. We put the elbow joint through a very repetitive stress test, and aside from that initial rubbing, the issue does not continue to worsen and the joint still remains as functional as the non-damaged one. The factory has offered the solution that a water-based lubricant could resolve the issue if applied immediately, and a simple cleaning of the ridges should clear up any cosmetic issue if it becomes a problem.

While we won't be implementing a large scale replacement effort on this piece, if it IS something you simply can't abide, you can contact customercare@mastermind-creations.com for replacement parts. Please bear in mind that this will simply involve sending a duplicate part, so the issue could replicate itself again even after this.

The knives are fine. They will form the combined sword as-is, there is no need to worry there.

Regarding the "replacement part" coming with Fortis, this is a replacement for the "butt" assembly. There have been minor reports of cracking there due to the screw wall being too thin, so a replacement for that piece will be included with Fortis.

We do apologize for the inconvenience the issue has caused. We know there is an expectation for your long-awaited figures to be as perfect as possible, it is something we strive for ourselves when we produce them and part of the reason we hold them back. Thankfully this is a minor cosmetic problem and not something that affects the playability of the toy or compromises the structural integrity of the combiner as whole. Rest assured that the combiner joints will be as strong and solid as it is physically possible to make them.

News Credits: 1 · Fri Oct 11, 2013 5:42 pm

I like MMC's style. There's not a single producer of Transformers figures (either official or unofficial) that gives us as much insight as they do. But when they've delayed their figures as often and for as long as MMC have, yeah it really should be bloody perfect.

News Credits: 33 · Fri Oct 11, 2013 6:00 pm

I've just been checking my bovis's "butt" out :lol:

and i can't see any problem or were one might happen to cause any replacement issue and the elbows seems fine .

News Credits: 409 · Fri Oct 11, 2013 8:56 pm

So what water based lubricant?

News Credits: 119 · Fri Oct 11, 2013 9:12 pm

Just use some lube..

Sat Oct 12, 2013 9:07 am

Fixes ?

What's wrong with the bull's ass ?

News Credits: 10 · Sun Oct 13, 2013 11:47 am

Rated X wrote:Fixes ?

What's wrong with the bull's ass ?

Actually, it may be the crotch. The lowermost screw in the torso does indeed have a thin wall. I see the smallest of stress marks there.

Of course, my 7 year old son comes down when I am looking intently at Bovis, with the bot's legs spread wide, appearing to stare into Bovis's "special place." :oops:

News Credits: 123 · Sun Oct 13, 2013 4:40 pm

Seriously, a good brand of water based lubricant would be a nice thing to know about.

Any suggestions?

EDIT: also, if anyone knows of a picture/video tutorial for cleaning out the joint, per MMC's recommendation, that would be a handy link to have, too.

News Credits: 119 · Mon Oct 14, 2013 6:58 pm

Pic dump c/o Peaugh...

News Credits: 461 · Mon Oct 14, 2013 7:11 pm

I'm sorry but that sword looks stupid to me being that big... =X

::Embraces for tomatoes being thrown at me::

News Credits: 123 · Mon Oct 14, 2013 7:14 pm

mooncake623 wrote:I'm sorry but that sword looks stupid to me being that big... =X

::Embraces for tomatoes being thrown at me::

My Herc has Crazy Devy's huge gun... why can't my Feral Rex have a huge sword?

:KREMZEEK:

News Credits: 461 · Mon Oct 14, 2013 7:16 pm

megatronus wrote:
mooncake623 wrote:I'm sorry but that sword looks stupid to me being that big... =X

::Embraces for tomatoes being thrown at me::

My Herc has Crazy Devy's huge gun... why can't my Feral Rex have a huge sword?

lol not saying it can't be big. It just looks dumb to me...

News Credits: 123 · Mon Oct 14, 2013 7:17 pm

mooncake623 wrote:
megatronus wrote:
mooncake623 wrote:I'm sorry but that sword looks stupid to me being that big... =X

::Embraces for tomatoes being thrown at me::

My Herc has Crazy Devy's huge gun... why can't my Feral Rex have a huge sword?

lol not saying it can't be big. It just looks dumb to me...

Well... well... well... you're dumb!

Sniffle.

News Credits: 461 · Mon Oct 14, 2013 7:20 pm

megatronus wrote:
mooncake623 wrote:
megatronus wrote:
mooncake623 wrote:I'm sorry but that sword looks stupid to me being that big... =X

::Embraces for tomatoes being thrown at me::

My Herc has Crazy Devy's huge gun... why can't my Feral Rex have a huge sword?

lol not saying it can't be big. It just looks dumb to me...

Well... well... well... you're dumb!

Sniffle.

lol =P but really? noone thinks its too big? It's taller then all the combiners out there.
They need to make a G1 toy Accurate mini-me sword!!! (JKJKJKJK) =X

News Credits: 409 · Mon Oct 14, 2013 8:49 pm

Yeah, the sword does seem big but it doesn't ruin the figure for me.

News Credits: 10 · Mon Oct 14, 2013 9:08 pm

mooncake623 wrote:but really? noone thinks its too big?

That's what she....okay that would be too easy.

But really? Too big? I don't think that's possible...

(The entendres just fall out...)

News Credits: 119 · Mon Oct 14, 2013 9:33 pm

News Credits: 123 · Mon Oct 14, 2013 10:10 pm

Ha! Take that, Unique Toys!

Nice to know he scales perfectly with Herc (they would probably look great together even if Herc has his Rage of Hercules bulk).

News Credits: 2 · Tue Oct 15, 2013 2:14 am

Scales better with Giant IMO, because he is about a head taller than giant. I think that lined up the Predacons look a wee bit bland? Maybe it's just the lack of faction symbols.

News Credits: 119 · Tue Oct 15, 2013 5:37 am

More photos here: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set ... 743&type=3

News Credits: 10 · Tue Oct 15, 2013 6:14 am

That sword is awesome, he scales well with the TFC combiners, and talk about total ownage! :KREMZEEK:

Suck it UT

News Credits: 1 · Tue Oct 15, 2013 3:28 pm

Jesus Christ! :shock:

This thing is friggin' amazing. Peaugh, you lucky, lucky bastard.

mooncake623 wrote:but really? noone thinks its too big? It's taller then all the combiners out there.
They need to make a G1 toy Accurate mini-me sword!!! (JKJKJKJK) =X

I'm very happy with it. How else is he meant to cleave through two enemies at once?

Given Feral Rex's mass and general brutish appearance, I think it's perfect.

Is there any word on the paint applications (or lack thereof) on Talon, Leo Dux and.... Rampage? That's not the final versions, right?