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Wed Aug 04, 2010 12:07 pm

And no right missile launchers. Such a shame. I really like the figure, and I really don't plan to return it for something so minor. I know this is going to bug me every time I look at it, though.

:BANG_HEAD:

News Credits: 36 · Wed Aug 04, 2010 12:51 pm

I've just checked mine, tho's it's still MOSC. No chance of an exchange at the shop or even via Hasbro customer services?

News Credits: 609 · Wed Aug 04, 2010 12:59 pm

I would definitely exchange it.

News Credits: 5 · Wed Aug 04, 2010 1:21 pm

Just pick up another one when you see it and return the messed up one. It would bug me too, so I would totally replace it!

News Credits: 13 · Wed Aug 04, 2010 5:43 pm

same thing happened to me with classics 1.0 starscream and again with takara'a tf collection soundblaster on ravage. dude i so feel your pain

News Credits: 1 · Wed Aug 04, 2010 7:30 pm

Optimum Supreme wrote:And no right missile launchers. Such a shame. I really like the figure, and I really don't plan to return it for something so minor. I know this is going to bug me every time I look at it, though.

I'm guessing you got it off toys r us? Hold on to that receipt and package. When you see another Generations Thrust, just pick it up. Return the other one when you get a chance. You have 90 days from date of purchase.

Happy Hunting

News Credits: 5 · Wed Aug 04, 2010 9:23 pm

Optimum Supreme wrote:And no right missile launchers. Such a shame. I really like the figure, and I really don't plan to return it for something so minor. I know this is going to bug me every time I look at it, though.

Don't feel too bad. I spent $200 on the Botcon one and had the same problem.

Wed Aug 04, 2010 10:12 pm

Same thing happend with my Starscream, it sucks I know.

News Credits: 2 · Thu Aug 05, 2010 11:11 am

My first Thrust that i picked up had two left fists!! but i returned him, but kept both launchers as a payback to Hasbro and the current Thrust i have is all good except white stripe on his wing is abit crooked and doesnt look right, but most likely try to find a semi-perfect one if i can.

Thu Aug 05, 2010 6:51 pm

That's the thing, everything else with this one seems fine, I'd hate to return it and have the replacement have some other issue, like bad paint (in an area you can't see in the package) or loose joints or something.

And mega-OUCH at the botcon one with the same issue.

News Credits: 20 · Thu Aug 05, 2010 9:11 pm

Optimum Supreme wrote:And no right missile launchers. Such a shame. I really like the figure, and I really don't plan to return it for something so minor. I know this is going to bug me every time I look at it, though.

Gimme a PM with your address. I've got an extra.

Thu Aug 05, 2010 9:37 pm

Wow. I never even noticed that there was a difference in the missile launchers before. Fortunately, all my Seekers have the correct number. And only Thundercracker's are on backwards!

News Credits: 3 · Thu Aug 05, 2010 9:51 pm

My Henkie Thundercracker is super loose. And the shoulder weapons will not stay in. Now that really sucks seeing I had to pay close to $100 for him.

News Credits: 20 · Thu Aug 05, 2010 9:54 pm

bvzxa wrote:My Henkie Thundercracker is super loose. And the shoulder weapons will not stay in. Now that really sucks seeing I had to pay close to $100 for him.

That's common with the Henkei Thundercracker and Skywarp. Mine are like that too. Easily fixed with tape, glue or a small piece of paper.

Thu Aug 05, 2010 11:02 pm

Bummer, I got a classics Hound with two left arms. I bought another one, but I kept the first one. Now I'm kitbashing it as Ironfist. The way the elbow is designed it blocks the arm from going fully upward, but I sand it down now.

News Credits: 3 · Sat Aug 07, 2010 1:53 pm

Flux Convoy wrote:
bvzxa wrote:My Henkie Thundercracker is super loose. And the shoulder weapons will not stay in. Now that really sucks seeing I had to pay close to $100 for him.

That's common with the Henkei Thundercracker and Skywarp. Mine are like that too. Easily fixed with tape, glue or a small piece of paper.

please tell me how to do it and I will fix mine up. Thanks in advance.

News Credits: 20 · Sat Aug 07, 2010 2:24 pm

bvzxa wrote:
Flux Convoy wrote:
bvzxa wrote:My Henkie Thundercracker is super loose. And the shoulder weapons will not stay in. Now that really sucks seeing I had to pay close to $100 for him.

That's common with the Henkei Thundercracker and Skywarp. Mine are like that too. Easily fixed with tape, glue or a small piece of paper.

please tell me how to do it and I will fix mine up. Thanks in advance.

Well, there's the super glue trick. You could wrap a small piece of tape around the launcher then place it in the arm. The least permanent and probably best fix is to tear off a small piece of paper, place it over the arm hole, then insert the launcher. You want the piece to be big enough to sort of wrap the peg.

Sat Aug 07, 2010 6:58 pm

Flux Convoy wrote:
Optimum Supreme wrote:And no right missile launchers. Such a shame. I really like the figure, and I really don't plan to return it for something so minor. I know this is going to bug me every time I look at it, though.

Gimme a PM with your address. I've got an extra.

PM sent, thanks, that's really cool of you. :APPLAUSE:

News Credits: 3 · Sat Aug 07, 2010 10:20 pm

Flux Convoy wrote:
bvzxa wrote:
Flux Convoy wrote:
bvzxa wrote:My Henkie Thundercracker is super loose. And the shoulder weapons will not stay in. Now that really sucks seeing I had to pay close to $100 for him.

That's common with the Henkei Thundercracker and Skywarp. Mine are like that too. Easily fixed with tape, glue or a small piece of paper.

please tell me how to do it and I will fix mine up. Thanks in advance.

Well, there's the super glue trick. You could wrap a small piece of tape around the launcher then place it in the arm. The least permanent and probably best fix is to tear off a small piece of paper, place it over the arm hole, then insert the launcher. You want the piece to be big enough to sort of wrap the peg.

I was thinking about that, maybe some foil but paper works better. I used that for Shadow Striker, Roulette, Big Convoy/Nemesis Prime for their heads. But thanks, it's good to know someone else has done it.

Sat Aug 07, 2010 10:56 pm

I would just return it if the store has some more. Actually, I wouldn't even return it-I would just buy another one and keep the inperfect one.

Sun Aug 08, 2010 7:13 am

I got lucky. I got what appears to be the absolute last one in town. No visible flaws, and the whole thing is AMAZINGLY tight for such a re-used mold. Well, the left shoulder hole was a little loose for the missile launcher, but allI had to do was tighten the screw on the back of that shoulder to fix that.

News Credits: 20 · Fri Aug 20, 2010 10:15 am

Optimum Supreme wrote:
Flux Convoy wrote:
Optimum Supreme wrote:And no right missile launchers. Such a shame. I really like the figure, and I really don't plan to return it for something so minor. I know this is going to bug me every time I look at it, though.

Gimme a PM with your address. I've got an extra.

PM sent, thanks, that's really cool of you.

Sending today, sorry for the delay.

News Credits: 5 · Fri Aug 20, 2010 11:48 am

Upon transforming him into vehicle mode for the first time since opening, I notice that my Universe Onslaught (Ultra) has 2 left shoulders. It will transform, just makes bad stress marks and is starting to crack the plastic, so he stays in bot mode from now on.

Shame, he has a great alt mode!

Sun Aug 22, 2010 5:15 pm

Flux Convoy wrote:
Optimum Supreme wrote:
Flux Convoy wrote:
Optimum Supreme wrote:And no right missile launchers. Such a shame. I really like the figure, and I really don't plan to return it for something so minor. I know this is going to bug me every time I look at it, though.

Gimme a PM with your address. I've got an extra.

PM sent, thanks, that's really cool of you.

Sending today, sorry for the delay.