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Mon Apr 04, 2011 4:17 am

Hey!

Does any one of you have a problem with the Generations Thundercracker? mine's got a lose right wing. any advice would be helpful! thanks! :BANG_HEAD:

News Credits: 2 · Mon Apr 04, 2011 6:53 am

I haven't got mine yet, which it is on the way, but i will see if mine is like that or not.

News Credits: 10 · Mon Apr 04, 2011 7:45 am

Mine is not loose.

Mon Apr 04, 2011 8:36 am

Lapse Of Reason wrote:Mine is not loose.

Lucky you. mine's pretty loose and irritable :BANG_HEAD:

News Credits: 217 · Mon Apr 04, 2011 11:14 am

Mine had an unbelievably crappy face-paint application but no wing troubles.

News Credits: 1 · Mon Apr 04, 2011 4:40 pm

Does anyone else think that QC is getting worse?

News Credits: 241 · Mon Apr 04, 2011 4:52 pm

MightyMagnus78 wrote:Does anyone else think that QC is getting worse?

It's been going steadily downhill for years now. Either that, or we catch onto teeny-tiny errors more quickly, to the point of becoming anal about a microscopic smudge or after feeling a negligible difference in tightness.

News Credits: 1 · Mon Apr 04, 2011 5:11 pm

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:
MightyMagnus78 wrote:Does anyone else think that QC is getting worse?

It's been going steadily downhill for years now. Either that, or we catch onto teeny-tiny errors more quickly, to the point of becoming anal about a microscopic smudge or after feeling a negligible difference in tightness.

Maybe we have become more sensitive about such issues. However I can't shake the feeling that recent budgeting constraints in manufacturing caused by this latest recession is contributing towards the increase in substandard product release.

Mon Apr 04, 2011 5:40 pm

Odd, I can't seem to find a single flaw on mine.

Tue Apr 05, 2011 2:30 am

here's a video of the loose wing

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BSy2ojquJRY

News Credits: 5 · Tue Apr 05, 2011 11:28 am

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:...we catch onto teeny-tiny errors more quickly, to the point of becoming anal about a microscopic smudge or after feeling a negligible difference in tightness.

This.

But on point, none of the 3 Thunderwings I have bought have had any loose wing issues.

News Credits: 241 · Tue Apr 05, 2011 12:01 pm

zodconvoy wrote:
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:...we catch onto teeny-tiny errors more quickly, to the point of becoming anal about a microscopic smudge or after feeling a negligible difference in tightness.

This.

But on point, none of the 3 Thunderwings I have bought have had any loose wing issues.

We're talking Thundercracker. You know? The blue unloved Seeker, not the one who dies all the time?

Tue Apr 05, 2011 1:58 pm

The only problems I have with mine is a red smear off his right eye; makes him look like he's wearing eye shadow. The other minor problems I have are in his feet where the hinges connect the two tail fins; they have stress marks. Other than that, the toy is in good shape.

News Credits: 4 · Tue Apr 05, 2011 10:19 pm

both wings are fine on my figure. Sorry about yours though...

News Credits: 1082 · Thu Apr 07, 2011 7:45 am

JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:
zodconvoy wrote:
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:...we catch onto teeny-tiny errors more quickly, to the point of becoming anal about a microscopic smudge or after feeling a negligible difference in tightness.

This.

But on point, none of the 3 Thunderwings I have bought have had any loose wing issues.

We're talking Thundercracker. You know? The blue unloved Seeker, not the one who dies all the time?

What do you mean unloved? He's my favorite of the original seekers, and he and Ramjet tie-for first in my like of the jets.

News Credits: 241 · Thu Apr 07, 2011 7:58 am

tigertracks 24 wrote:
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:
zodconvoy wrote:
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:...we catch onto teeny-tiny errors more quickly, to the point of becoming anal about a microscopic smudge or after feeling a negligible difference in tightness.

This.

But on point, none of the 3 Thunderwings I have bought have had any loose wing issues.

We're talking Thundercracker. You know? The blue unloved Seeker, not the one who dies all the time?

What do you mean unloved? He's my favorite of the original seekers, and he and Ramjet tie-for first in my like of the jets.

Unloved as in being released later than other Seekers, being passed over by Skywarp.

Mon Apr 11, 2011 7:02 pm

I'd much rather have a loose winged one like you than none at all like me. :sad:

2nd 'Con I ever had was g1 TC, makes me sad how Hasbro and the retailers seem determined to let distribution issues keep me from ever attaining this new one.

News Credits: 2 · Tue Apr 12, 2011 4:04 am

I just cracked into mine and the wings do seem some what loose but no big deal to me at all! My TC looks good over all unless I spot something I didn't catch at first. IMHO it seemed to me that all the other jets/seekers when you put their guns on there was always 1 that was a bit loose. Anyone out there ever notice that? But TC's both guns feel perfect when pegged on.

I just thought I would throw that out there. I'm stoked about Thundercracker and he is worth the wait....'nuff said!

News Credits: 60 · Tue Apr 12, 2011 7:44 am

My TT is crying red tears. Tight wings though. Thrust on the other hand has a loose right wing.

Tue Apr 12, 2011 5:51 pm

I managed to get an order in at HTS for a Thundercracker, :grin:

hopefully mine will be okay.

Of recent figs, the one one with the biggest issue for me was RTS Tracks. He's got one leg so loose he barely can stand. I really need to try some tightening techniques on him.

My Thrust and Dirge are both nice and tight, but my Starscreams (Classics and Uni2.0) both have loose sockets on the right arm, so putting the weapons in the proper place is kinda less than ideal.

Tue Apr 12, 2011 6:04 pm

to the O.P.:

i dont understand, are you just stating a flaw or do you need help fixing it? if its the latter, i would suggest taking the wing apart and adding superglue or clear nail polish to the joints, then after it is dry, re-assembling.

News Credits: 3 · Tue Apr 12, 2011 6:33 pm

Both my Thundercracker wings are messed up...both have upside-down faction symbols! What gives?

News Credits: 2 · Tue Apr 12, 2011 10:16 pm

Kibble wrote:Both my Thundercracker wings are messed up...both have upside-down faction symbols! What gives?

WTF??? Damn dude sorry to hear that!

Tue Apr 12, 2011 10:19 pm

Optimum Supreme wrote:I managed to get an order in at HTS for a Thundercracker, hopefully mine will be okay.

Of recent figs, the one one with the biggest issue for me was RTS Tracks. He's got one leg so loose he barely can stand. I really need to try some tightening techniques on him.

My Thrust and Dirge are both nice and tight, but my Starscreams (Classics and Uni2.0) both have loose sockets on the right arm, so putting the weapons in the proper place is kinda less than ideal.

I agree with RTS Tracks. Mine also has loose feet so posing him is a bit tricky

Tue Apr 12, 2011 10:21 pm

Nemesis Destron wrote:
Kibble wrote:Both my Thundercracker wings are messed up...both have upside-down faction symbols! What gives?

WTF??? Damn dude sorry to hear that!

what Thundercracker is that? Generations? cause I've seen some henkei with upside down symbols