1/60 leg question

[kaiotheforsaken]

ok i've always wondered this. on the 1/60 yammies the lower leg rotates. i never see anyone have it rotated on in pics on here. is there any purpose for it?

[Lynx7725]

Oh yeah, big reasons. They give you better posability and stability, especially in GERWALK mode. It's a great thing, and yes, there have been pics here with the legs rotated.

The only issue is, using that joint is a bit ugly.

[Skull Leader]

yeah, while wonderfully functional, it's about the most UNCOSMETIC joint ever produced for a toy (next to maybe the dreaded swing-bar). Hence, no one really uses it. Out of 5 1/60s I own, I think I've turned ONE leg. Other than that, I've only messed with the pivot to make sure the holes line up in fighter mode.

[F-ZeroOne]

I usually only turn it very slightly to help the 1/60s stability in Battroid mode. It does help, but it does make for a rather unslightly twist in the leg if done fully.

Edit: oh, wow. 501 posts!

Edited April 5, 2005 by F-ZeroOne

[do not disturb]

yeah, while wonderfully functional, it's about the most UNCOSMETIC joint ever produced for a toy (next to maybe the dreaded swing-bar). Hence, no one really uses it. Out of 5 1/60s I own, I think I've turned ONE leg. Other than that, I've only messed with the pivot to make sure the holes line up in fighter mode.

ditto.