beatsing Posted December 3, 2019 Share Posted December 3, 2019 @tekering nice "tinkering" work on the custom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adugifever Posted December 3, 2019 Share Posted December 3, 2019 It's even more amazing in-hand. Won't transform yet, though. Gonna wait for videos, so I know if there's anything to watch out for. I do appreciate all the accessories they packed with it. I'm not gonna try to do any mods. I've accepted that it was designed to be this way. Yellow's face shield looks better for some reason. Maybe the jack-o-lantern look grew on me. So far, my new favorite in this line. Definitely ready for that Bartley, and Genesis Breakers, and a vintage retool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjoebarry Posted December 3, 2019 Share Posted December 3, 2019 1 hour ago, adugifever said: I didn't get Kitu-Kato from amazon.jp. i spent about an hour online trying to figure out what the flavors were. No luck though. They've got hundreds of flavors of KitKats in Japan! its insane!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saburo Posted December 3, 2019 Share Posted December 3, 2019 Played around with the figure and bike. I wanted to let everyone know that with my Ride Armor missile piece underneath the chest cover is not glued in place and has a tendency to pop out when opening the cover. At first I thought the piece was missing from the factory but found the missile piece on the floor, YMMV. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjoebarry Posted December 3, 2019 Share Posted December 3, 2019 22 minutes ago, Saburo said: I wanted to let everyone know that with my Ride Armor missile piece underneath the chest cover is not glued in place and has a tendency to pop out when opening the cover. At first I thought the piece was missing from the factory but found the missile piece on the floor, There’s ALOT of QC issues being pointed out so far..... right? You’d think with how many delays this thing had there’d be less. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenius Posted December 3, 2019 Share Posted December 3, 2019 51 minutes ago, sjoebarry said: There’s ALOT of QC issues being pointed out so far..... right? You’d think with how many delays this thing had there’d be less. A little early to even say "a lot" at this point... a toy with insufficient glue is a pretty common issue for all toys (and, thankfully, very easily remedied). The broken wind screen and broken pivot were serious but only one case of both so far. I've seen a few comments pop up on my Ride Armor reviews saying that people broke their 52F/T. At the end of the day, all of these designs are crazy complicated so a lot of care is going to be necessary (and there will be lots of areas of potential issues from the factory also) I think the delays here just had to do with factory availability... not Sentinel breaking artist proofs and requesting durability improvements. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjoebarry Posted December 3, 2019 Share Posted December 3, 2019 34 minutes ago, jenius said: A little early to even say "a lot" at this point... a toy with insufficient glue is a pretty common issue for all toys (and, thankfully, very easily remedied). The broken wind screen and broken pivot were serious but only one case of both so far. I've seen a few comments pop up on my Ride Armor reviews saying that people broke their 52F/T. At the end of the day, all of these designs are crazy complicated so a lot of care is going to be necessary (and there will be lots of areas of potential issues from the factory also) I think the delays here just had to do with factory availability... not Sentinel breaking artist proofs and requesting durability improvements. Looking back you’re absolutely right. A couple would be a better word. I’m coming at it from the standpoint of a relatively new collector of these items who has had a few purchases experience snaps and breaks and stuff that killed me as I realized what I’d spent on these things. Seeing even a few comments about issues makes me wary that’s all. Gomen'nasai. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sqidd Posted December 3, 2019 Share Posted December 3, 2019 36 minutes ago, jenius said: A little early to even say "a lot" at this point... a toy with insufficient glue is a pretty common issue for all toys (and, thankfully, very easily remedied). The broken wind screen and broken pivot were serious but only one case of both so far. I've seen a few comments pop up on my Ride Armor reviews saying that people broke their 52F/T. At the end of the day, all of these designs are crazy complicated so a lot of care is going to be necessary (and there will be lots of areas of potential issues from the factory also) I think the delays here just had to do with factory availability... not Sentinel breaking artist proofs and requesting durability improvements. Pretty much true of the internet in general. Everything is multiplied. That said, I'll wait for your video to transform mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazinger Posted December 3, 2019 Share Posted December 3, 2019 9 minutes ago, sqidd said: Pretty much true of the internet in general. Everything is multiplied. That said, I'll wait for your video to transform mine. Wise choice. Of all the transforming toys there has ever been, the name Mospeada guarantees challenge and more than a little sweat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teckno viking Posted December 3, 2019 Share Posted December 3, 2019 Let's Not forget when Stig came out many complaints from people. Made it sound like it was gonna be unsuccessful. Though that Is Not the case. I love the triplets of both characters I have and found them great to customise too. ALL brands have Flaws of some kind IMHO. Transformation is not CM Brave tricky and personally pretty Damn Nice (same as CM considering its 1/18th scale). Yellow still with customs so cannot say But I'm excited as hell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommar Posted December 3, 2019 Share Posted December 3, 2019 I'm pretty sure that part that broke on mine was just unfortunately faulty. The shearing on the plastic is so weird and it wasn't like the traditional snap you'd expect when breaking something. Though it should still be metal and not plastic just for durability purposes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ignacio Ocamica Posted December 3, 2019 Share Posted December 3, 2019 5 hours ago, Mommar said: I'm pretty sure that part that broke on mine was just unfortunately faulty. The shearing on the plastic is so weird and it wasn't like the traditional snap you'd expect when breaking something. Though it should still be metal and not plastic just for durability purposes. Could it be that it had a small air bubble inside? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackconvoy_D01 Posted December 3, 2019 Share Posted December 3, 2019 (edited) Lost Legends: Found! With Plastic Cretins weapon set for comparison. Also just noticed; the Blowsperior's tailpipe pivots. Edited December 4, 2019 by blackconvoy_D01 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sqidd Posted December 4, 2019 Share Posted December 4, 2019 I think I should have gotten two of these. I sure do like it! Pro Tips: -Don't pull on the blades hard. They will come right out. I wasn't able to pop it back in because I couldn't tell what needed to engage what. I popped the cover off....breaking a few pins (it's glued). I got it back together and re-glued it and I think it's fine. -Getting the wrist ball joint back on the hands is super fun! I ended up needing to use pliers to push on it hard enough. Make sure you're in a controlled environment for that. The ball joint/wrist popped out of the pliers and went sailing across the shop. I'm shocked I found it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenius Posted December 4, 2019 Share Posted December 4, 2019 Glad you didn't wait on me! I have a full plate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sqidd Posted December 4, 2019 Share Posted December 4, 2019 24 minutes ago, jenius said: Glad you didn't wait on me! I have a full plate. Your existing video was all that is really needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenius Posted December 4, 2019 Share Posted December 4, 2019 Cool, I was hoping so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommar Posted December 4, 2019 Share Posted December 4, 2019 19 hours ago, Ignacio Ocamica said: Could it be that it had a small air bubble inside? I've never experienced that with plastic but perhaps. It just sort of went, loose, and then was detached. There was no clear snapping like plastic usually does. And it looks more like a tear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vladykins Posted December 4, 2019 Share Posted December 4, 2019 18 hours ago, jenius said: Glad you didn't wait on me! I have a full plate. Move prep? Or more reviews? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenius Posted December 4, 2019 Share Posted December 4, 2019 I think I have time to do one more review before I package everything up and move over the holidays... and I think that review will have to be the Fewture Garland so I can get customer service from HLJ if I find anything wrong with it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatsing Posted December 5, 2019 Share Posted December 5, 2019 Thanks for update @jenius, was also waiting for your vid. Time to crack open Yellow. I'll watch your old video. Are the only differences the forearms and the chest missiles, in terms of transformation? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F360 Posted December 5, 2019 Share Posted December 5, 2019 (edited) Had to drive over to DHL to pickup my amazon package today . Looks like they are slammed with package for delivery and is about 2 days behind in some zip codes in my area . take a look at your status if there’s no delivery yet Edited December 5, 2019 by F360 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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sqidd Posted December 5, 2019 Share Posted December 5, 2019 31 minutes ago, beatsing said: Thanks for update @jenius, was also waiting for your vid. Time to crack open Yellow. I'll watch your old video. Are the only differences the forearms and the chest missiles, in terms of transformation? Off the top of my head the only differences are: -Chest missiles -Gauntlets. But not different too. They manipulate and pop in the same way. Don't tug on the blades too hard...... -The tail section of the motorcycle doesn't collapse like the others as far as I can tell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adugifever Posted December 5, 2019 Share Posted December 5, 2019 1 hour ago, Kuma Style said: video review soon? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kuma Style Posted December 5, 2019 Share Posted December 5, 2019 29 minutes ago, adugifever said: video review soon? Yea I'll get it up in the next day or two. Actually wanting to finish the full gallery first with this one so that once I'm done recording that video I can put it away forever if it pisses me off as much as Stick did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grey728 Posted December 5, 2019 Share Posted December 5, 2019 The shoulder armor on mine keep popping off if I look at it wrong. Anyone else having the same issue? Seems like they didn't make the ball socket right for them. Also, I had such a hard time transforming Stick that I'm afraid to touch this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatsing Posted December 5, 2019 Share Posted December 5, 2019 5 hours ago, sqidd said: Off the top of my head the only differences are: -Chest missiles -Gauntlets. But not different too. They manipulate and pop in the same way. Don't tug on the blades too hard...... -The tail section of the motorcycle doesn't collapse like the others as far as I can tell. Thanks @sqidd 3 hours ago, Grey728 said: The shoulder armor on mine keep popping off if I look at it wrong. Anyone else having the same issue? Seems like they didn't make the ball socket right for them. Also, I had such a hard time transforming Stick that I'm afraid to touch this one. Shoulder popping off was also on the Stick and Rey. If you don't transform it now, and you transform it months down the road, and it's defective, you'd have a hard time complaining about it to the seller. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackconvoy_D01 Posted December 5, 2019 Share Posted December 5, 2019 Yellow's transformation actually gave me more confidence with Stick. My Yellow is tight in most areas, but enjoyable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teckno viking Posted December 5, 2019 Share Posted December 5, 2019 Yay Finally have My Birthday Present from my Wife. Plus a Day Early. Also HLJ free KitKats as well. Yellow Is awesome. Feels more sturdier than previous 2 or is that Just me?? Having now in the Flesh Yeah Great job with him. Bike looks terrific (not transformed yet) and those Saddle Bags are Double the size almost of the Old Model Kits (which open). Great as practical too as we have seen people show already. Also added a photo of the Riobot H90 Gallant with the 2 Aftermarket ones I have. Top from Plastic Cretins. Middle from Riobot. Lower from Cap/Moscato Think Both of the After Market did an outstanding Job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Masked Aviator Posted December 5, 2019 Share Posted December 5, 2019 4 hours ago, teckno viking said: Yay Finally have My Birthday Present from my Wife. Plus a Day Early. Also HLJ free KitKats as well. Yellow Is awesome. Feels more sturdier than previous 2 or is that Just me?? Yes I feel Yellow is more sturdier as well. I guess Sentinel learnt the lessons from the previous 2. Shoulder amour popping off issue should be fixed after Stick's 1st release. They told me they improved those loose ball sockets including shoulder, foot and head. My Yellow's shoulder armor is quite tight, although I do not transform yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Focker Posted December 5, 2019 Share Posted December 5, 2019 Mine's still stuck in a Japan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adugifever Posted December 5, 2019 Share Posted December 5, 2019 9 hours ago, teckno viking said: Yay Finally have My Birthday Present from my Wife. Plus a Day Early. Also HLJ free KitKats as well. Yellow Is awesome. Feels more sturdier than previous 2 or is that Just me?? Having now in the Flesh Yeah Great job with him. Bike looks terrific (not transformed yet) and those Saddle Bags are Double the size almost of the Old Model Kits (which open). Great as practical too as we have seen people show already. Also added a photo of the Riobot H90 Gallant with the 2 Aftermarket ones I have. Top from Plastic Cretins. Middle from Riobot. Lower from Cap/Moscato Think Both of the After Market did an outstanding Job. I guess I missed it, but how did you re-color the fabric? Dye? paint? thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teckno viking Posted December 5, 2019 Share Posted December 5, 2019 1 hour ago, adugifever said: I guess I missed it, but how did you re-color the fabric? Dye? paint? thanks. Fabric paint pens. Take the figure apart and get to work. It's boring but gotta say Wolff's Purple suit is perfect. Plus added the "13" to the shoulder bell armour. Also did the grey suit too. That was my first to Test how it worked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazinger Posted December 6, 2019 Share Posted December 6, 2019 Man all this activity is really making me curious about that rumored/mentioned series. Wish we had an update on that. @teckno viking What a collection! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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