UN Spacy Posted January 13, 2004 Share Posted January 13, 2004 Another piece that came off my Prime during transformation was his left foot - when I turned his foot and the connection at the ankle gave way. I've noticed that can be a slight problem with MPC. The heavy die cast chest of Convoy makes the sockets in the ankles tend to lean foward. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beware of Blast Posted January 13, 2004 Share Posted January 13, 2004 Aside from the front leaning problem, there's also another problem I've noticed. Prime cannot achieve a relaxed standing A-stance that we all see on the picture of Takara's box. The best I can manage is a more dynamic semi-straddling A-stance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark-1s Posted January 13, 2004 Share Posted January 13, 2004 Yeah, I was able to put the head back on, but it takes a significant amount more preasure to put it on than it does to "pop" it off. It scares me when I do it because I keep thinking the ball joint is going to break off And I have that same problem with the A-stance as well; I'll have to find another pose for him -1s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agent ONE Posted January 13, 2004 Share Posted January 13, 2004 I think I am the only one who has not posted in this thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beware of Blast Posted January 13, 2004 Share Posted January 13, 2004 mark-1s, I sorry to hear about your problem. Usually, the sockets of such toy parts are quite snug and would "click" and lock nicely when you put them back on. Maybe the socket on your Prime's head is a little loose. you might want to look into that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Californium Posted January 13, 2004 Share Posted January 13, 2004 Prime's head is nice and tight on mine. I've taken it off one or twice, to take a close look at it, but it took quite a bit of force to do so. You might notice there is a metal pin that goes into the "neck" piece that the head snaps onto...(visible in truck mode...) Not sure how far it goes in but it might reinforce that ball on the end of the neck. In any case, it doesn't seem like something that would be scarily easy to break to me. Seems quite sturdy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZorClone Posted January 13, 2004 Share Posted January 13, 2004 I think I am the only one who has not posted in this thread. rofl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EXO Posted January 13, 2004 Share Posted January 13, 2004 I think I am the only one who has not posted in this thread. Prime has no doorknobs... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenGuy42 Posted January 14, 2004 Share Posted January 14, 2004 I think I am the only one who has not posted in this thread. Prime has no doorknobs... ...but will he settle for a door handle? I think Prime has two of those. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McJob Posted January 14, 2004 Share Posted January 14, 2004 Aside from the front leaning problem, there's also another problem I've noticed. Prime cannot achieve a relaxed standing A-stance that we all see on the picture of Takara's box. The best I can manage is a more dynamic semi-straddling A-stance. I had the same problem, but I noticed that Prime can hold that A-stance a lot better if you move his legs forward and to the side at the hip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southpaw Samurai Posted January 14, 2004 Share Posted January 14, 2004 Only at Macrossworld can I do a size comparison photo, pay homage to the old Super Friends cartoon, and come to the complete realization that I need to stop using my digital camcorder for still shots and get a real digital still camera... No big issues with my Prime, although I now am thankful Yamato went without die cast for their 1/48 as Optimus does have some serious balancing issues (which will probably get worse at the feet/ankles weaken). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Hingtgen Posted January 14, 2004 Share Posted January 14, 2004 Just in case nobody else on this forum does: I get it! LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yohsho Posted January 14, 2004 Share Posted January 14, 2004 The only reason I get it is because of Harvey Birdman. Hopefully won't spill any coffee into his lap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beware of Blast Posted January 14, 2004 Share Posted January 14, 2004 (edited) I had the same problem, but I noticed that Prime can hold that A-stance a lot better if you move his legs forward and to the side at the hip. Yup, that's exactly how I pose him now. Will need to buy the cowboy a similar scale MLP. Edited January 14, 2004 by Beware of Blast Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axelay Posted January 14, 2004 Share Posted January 14, 2004 Southpaw Samurai, I get it! And your haiku is simply awesome, as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Californium Posted January 14, 2004 Share Posted January 14, 2004 Now I've got that "Superfriends" background music in my head. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenGuy42 Posted January 15, 2004 Share Posted January 15, 2004 (edited) Only at Macrossworld can I do a size comparison photo, pay homage to the old Super Friends cartoon, and come to the complete realization that I need to stop using my digital camcorder for still shots and get a real digital still camera...No big issues with my Prime, although I now am thankful Yamato went without die cast for their 1/48 as Optimus does have some serious balancing issues (which will probably get worse at the feet/ankles weaken). "Chief got his teepee back" That THAT refrence, David. Edit: NM... didn't read Yosho's post... <_< Edited January 15, 2004 by GreenGuy42 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yohsho Posted January 15, 2004 Share Posted January 15, 2004 Don't worry noone ever seems to read my posts anyways. <_ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GobotFool Posted January 15, 2004 Share Posted January 15, 2004 Don't worry noone ever seems to read my posts anyways. *sniff* I know how you feel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golden Arms Posted January 15, 2004 Share Posted January 15, 2004 LOL, Apache Prime Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kin Posted January 15, 2004 Share Posted January 15, 2004 Only at Macrossworld can I do a size comparison photo, pay homage to the old Super Friends cartoon, and come to the complete realization that I need to stop using my digital camcorder for still shots and get a real digital still camera...No big issues with my Prime, although I now am thankful Yamato went without die cast for their 1/48 as Optimus does have some serious balancing issues (which will probably get worse at the feet/ankles weaken). Reminds me of Machine Robo... when Rom goes to armor level 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrDisco Posted January 15, 2004 Share Posted January 15, 2004 just received an email from Wil. His Primes have left Japan and are on their way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agent ONE Posted January 16, 2004 Share Posted January 16, 2004 I think I am the only one who has not posted in this thread. Prime has no doorknobs... ...but will he settle for a door handle? I think Prime has two of those. I don't know if Prime is worthy of my "Knighthood ritual for doorknobs" or whatever you want to call it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenGuy42 Posted January 16, 2004 Share Posted January 16, 2004 I think I am the only one who has not posted in this thread. Prime has no doorknobs... ...but will he settle for a door handle? I think Prime has two of those. I don't know if Prime is worthy of my "Knighthood ritual for doorknobs" or whatever you want to call it. [ghetto] OH! You did not JUST GO there, nuh uh!! -snap- [/ghetto] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRock Posted January 16, 2004 Share Posted January 16, 2004 LOL!! Please don't say that again. It sounds scary. And Blasto's gettin their Primes soon? I hope they don't charge until the 23rd. I'm runnin on E right now.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NERV Posted January 16, 2004 Share Posted January 16, 2004 what would be a good price for a takara prime + shipping? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NERV Posted January 16, 2004 Share Posted January 16, 2004 anyone have a number to throw out? any number? time is a factor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anubis Posted January 16, 2004 Share Posted January 16, 2004 Should be around $105 after shipping if you get one from Tam. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beware of Blast Posted January 16, 2004 Share Posted January 16, 2004 NERV, I got mine for SGD175. That is about USD102.579 coverted. Some members could it for below US$100/- shipped. USD$110/- shipped is still a good price. Read:- All the posts on page 20. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mechamaniac Posted January 20, 2004 Share Posted January 20, 2004 Anybody got comparison pics, and a rundown of the differences between the clear,and the blue windshield Primes?. Someone said the bluish windshield was a first issue? ????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Hingtgen Posted January 20, 2004 Share Posted January 20, 2004 Blue vs clear is JP vs US, I believe. No Prime actually matches the Takara box/manual. (I wish it did, I like the *silver-painted* legs much better than silvery plastic legs) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VF-0S FAN Posted January 20, 2004 Share Posted January 20, 2004 so do I Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skull 0ne Posted January 23, 2004 Share Posted January 23, 2004 Blue vs clear is JP vs US, I believe. No Prime actually matches the Takara box/manual. (I wish it did, I like the *silver-painted* legs much better than silvery plastic legs) I would also like to see them compared, someone please? And does any one know which one is better to get the JP or the US versions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacBoy29 Posted January 23, 2004 Share Posted January 23, 2004 Comparisons can be seen here at this web site: http://tfkenkon.com/collection/act179/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRock Posted January 24, 2004 Share Posted January 24, 2004 (edited) CONVOY'S COMING!! CONVOY'S COMING!!! For those who preordered through Blasto like myself, check your email accounts. Cause his shipment has arrived and he's shippin them out! *Hums melody to Convoy by C.W. McCall* WOO-HOO!! FIVE DAYS, MOFO!! FIVE DAYS!!! Edited January 24, 2004 by JRock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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