MKT Posted October 17, 2023 Share Posted October 17, 2023 40 minutes ago, Mog said: I would guess it’s the grey parts that are below the bike handles in bike mode and become the armor right below the armpit in armor mode. If the manufacturing or assembly of those parts are off, it can cause the parts to crack or shear off from shoddy assembling. There’s two joints in those parts that can break if parts are misassembled, misaligned, or if the parts themselves have excess flash. I remember those. Yet not so sure if the first re-issues have already fixed these ones, just not enough impressions of them. I'm guessing no news is good news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ValkAddict Posted October 17, 2023 Share Posted October 17, 2023 15 hours ago, Ignacio Ocamica said: https://hobby.dengeki.com/news/2112369/ All of them are going to be reissued. 😮 😮 😮 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
okinawaHAI! Posted October 17, 2023 Share Posted October 17, 2023 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
okinawaHAI! Posted October 17, 2023 Share Posted October 17, 2023 (edited) Sorry folks for the large photo but I am not technically savvy. Depicted on the photo (circled in red) is the plastic piece in question. I own two Mospeada Riders but reluctant to transform or pose them because of this issue. Some have commented that the connector point arrived to them with stress marks, new in packaging. The submitted photo is not my own but credited to Jenius who submitted it on this forum. -Regards Edited October 17, 2023 by okinawaHAI! typo and grammer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m0n5t3r Posted October 17, 2023 Share Posted October 17, 2023 27 minutes ago, okinawaHAI! said: Sorry folks for the large photo but I am not technically savvy. Depicted on the photo (circled in red) is the plastic piece in question. I own two Mospeada Riders but reluctant to transform or pose them because of this issue. Some have commented that the connector point arrived to them with stress marks, new in packaging. The submitted photo is not my own but credited to Jenius who submitted it on this forum. -Regards Note sure if anybody's mentioned this, but it may be worth noting that the VR-038L uses a different, wholly solid pin for that connection (compared to the hollow, rolled metal pin on the first 3 VRs). That may have been the fix for that issue. 🤷♂️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MKT Posted October 17, 2023 Share Posted October 17, 2023 Well, the announcement of re-issues for the whole gang will likely push the Tread even further back. Possibly to 2025? Even if the Tread is officially announced & eventually released, I hope it won't be afflicted with first mold issues like their Ride Armor & Legioss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m0n5t3r Posted October 17, 2023 Share Posted October 17, 2023 (edited) 8 minutes ago, MKT said: Well, the announcement of re-issues for the whole gang will likely push the Tread even further back. Possibly to 2025? Even if the Tread is officially announced & eventually released, I hope it won't be afflicted with first mold issues like their Ride Armor & Legioss. I personally wouldn't mind a Blue Legioss reissue. Or a Legioss + Tread bundle that's cheaper than getting both separately. At the very least, Sentinel still has Mospeada on their minds. Edited October 17, 2023 by m0n5t3r Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MKT Posted October 17, 2023 Share Posted October 17, 2023 17 minutes ago, m0n5t3r said: I personally wouldn't mind a Blue Legioss reissue. Or a Legioss + Tread bundle that's cheaper than getting both separately. At the very least, Sentinel still has Mospeada on their minds. I'm seeing the Blue Legioss still hovering at retail price on Mandarake, although none are available at this moment. But perhaps it might cheaper for you to get at local stores if reissued. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m0n5t3r Posted October 17, 2023 Share Posted October 17, 2023 (edited) 7 minutes ago, MKT said: I'm seeing the Blue Legioss still hovering at retail price on Mandarake, although none are available at this moment. But perhaps it might cheaper for you to get at local stores if reissued. Yeah, I've had that on email alert forever... but the s/h and duties and taxes are a killer. The only one available locally is almost $300... no way I'm paying that much. Sentinel's prices are on the high side as it is. I'm hoping my patience will pay off one day. I have the Zeta and Iota to tide me over in the meantime (and my CMs w/ extra parts as a placeholder). Edited October 17, 2023 by m0n5t3r Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sh9000 Posted October 17, 2023 Share Posted October 17, 2023 Cool. Maybe I'll get a spare set of Sentinel Ride Armors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mog Posted October 17, 2023 Share Posted October 17, 2023 Would be nice if Sentinel poses the combined Legioss-Tread fighter combo upside down, just to show how solid the connections(?) are. But solid connections to the Legioss; an adequately sized cockpit, that hides nicely in soldier mode; ridiculously solid ratchet joints; and extra weapons/missiles would be awesome improvements to see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xwing Posted October 19, 2023 Share Posted October 19, 2023 (edited) My understanding is that Sentinel is gauging interest to move forward with new designs: aka the beta. If they resell a ton of cyclones, they’ll probably move forward with reissuing the alphas and make the beta to go along. Edited October 19, 2023 by xwing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mog Posted October 19, 2023 Share Posted October 19, 2023 It’s been a year and a half since they first revealed the Tread prototype. Hopefully, we see a colored prototype later this year or early next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandman Posted October 21, 2023 Share Posted October 21, 2023 Anyone know if Sentinel offers spare parts? My Legios stand arm snapped. Or any other place? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magicsp00n Posted October 22, 2023 Share Posted October 22, 2023 23 hours ago, Sandman said: Anyone know if Sentinel offers spare parts? My Legios stand arm snapped. Or any other place? Mine too! Too much leverage on the little peg in fighter mode. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenius Posted October 22, 2023 Share Posted October 22, 2023 You guys have pictures? Sadly, I just broke a tab off an Arcadia Vf-1 hip using their trouble fighter mode display stands adapters... Grrr. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magicsp00n Posted October 23, 2023 Share Posted October 23, 2023 On 10/21/2023 at 10:43 PM, jenius said: You guys have pictures? Here's mine. They should have had the peg go up into the bottom of the cradle rather than the back end there. I tried 3D printing up a replacement part but the weight of the fighter bent the resin peg down after only a few hours... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechaninac Posted October 23, 2023 Share Posted October 23, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, magicsp00n said: Here's mine. They should have had the peg go up into the bottom of the cradle rather than the back end there. I tried 3D printing up a replacement part but the weight of the fighter bent the resin peg down after only a few hours... That's actually an easy fix. Use Plastic Cement (Tenax, Ambroid, Tamyia, the stuff used to bond PVC pipes from a hardware store, etc... anything that will melt ABS, Acrylic, PVC and the like - a small drop is all you need. NEVER USE CA glue; it does not work in these applications and looks ugly as all hell afterwards) to bond the broken peg back on the stand arm's base; once cured, carefully drill a hole through the peg into the knuckle, longitudinally, to add a pin to reinforce the whole thing. If done properly, you'll hardly be able to tell it snapped at all, and it will be stronger than it ever was. Edited October 24, 2023 by mechaninac Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magicsp00n Posted October 24, 2023 Share Posted October 24, 2023 (edited) 2 hours ago, mechaninac said: That's actually an easy fix. Use Plastic Cement (Tenax, Ambroid, Tamyia, the stuff used to bond PVC pipes from a hardware store, etc... anything that will melt ABS, Acrylic, PVC and the like - a small drop is all you need. NEVER USE CA glue; it does not work in these applications and looks ugly as all hell afterwards) to bond the broken peg back on the stand arm's base; once cured, carefully drill a hole through the peg into the knuckle, longitudinally, to add a pin to reinforce the whole thing. If done properly, you'll hardly be able to tell it snapped at all, and it will be stronger than it ever was. Unfortunately I tried a couple types of solvent (Plastruct Plastic Weld, Weld-On #4) and it didn't work. I think maybe the piece is maybe some kind of nylon? And I actually did try running a nail through the length of my 3D-printed part and it still bent. Bananas, huh? Edited October 24, 2023 by magicsp00n Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandman Posted October 24, 2023 Share Posted October 24, 2023 On 10/21/2023 at 7:43 PM, jenius said: You guys have pictures? Sadly, I just broke a tab off an Arcadia Vf-1 hip using their trouble fighter mode display stands adapters... Grrr. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m0n5t3r Posted October 24, 2023 Share Posted October 24, 2023 On 10/21/2023 at 8:34 AM, Sandman said: Anyone know if Sentinel offers spare parts? My Legios stand arm snapped. Or any other place? You can try emailing them (Sentinel International). I emailed them earlier this year about my missing intake cover. They mailed it to me for free. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechaninac Posted October 24, 2023 Share Posted October 24, 2023 3 hours ago, magicsp00n said: Unfortunately I tried a couple types of solvent (Plastruct Plastic Weld, Weld-On #4) and it didn't work. I think maybe the piece is maybe some kind of nylon? And I actually did try running a nail through the length of my 3D-printed part and it still bent. Bananas, huh? That is indeed unfortunate; 99 out of 100 times the trick I elaborated, and you apparently tried, works like gangbusters... bummer. I'd be curious to know what kind of plastic they used for the darned thing; it has to be something outside the styrene family or anything remotely close. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenius Posted October 24, 2023 Share Posted October 24, 2023 It seems like a part that can be drilled out and replaced with a metal dowel if you could find one of the right diameter. Really good to know about this issue though, seems like it will be a widespread thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandman Posted October 24, 2023 Share Posted October 24, 2023 2 hours ago, m0n5t3r said: You can try emailing them (Sentinel International). I emailed them earlier this year about my missing intake cover. They mailed it to me for free. Thanks i'll give it a try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chronocidal Posted October 24, 2023 Share Posted October 24, 2023 10 hours ago, jenius said: It seems like a part that can be drilled out and replaced with a metal dowel if you could find one of the right diameter. Really good to know about this issue though, seems like it will be a widespread thing. I was going to suggest the same, though the length of shaft you can use is limited by the screw mounting the part. I think it should still have plenty of depth for the strength necessary though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandman Posted October 24, 2023 Share Posted October 24, 2023 15 hours ago, m0n5t3r said: You can try emailing them (Sentinel International). I emailed them earlier this year about my missing intake cover. They mailed it to me for free. They actually replies to me already. They asked me for a screenshot of a receipt. It's looking like they might replace this for me. Awesome. Thanks again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Masked Aviator Posted October 28, 2023 Share Posted October 28, 2023 On 10/17/2023 at 9:37 PM, m0n5t3r said: Note sure if anybody's mentioned this, but it may be worth noting that the VR-038L uses a different, wholly solid pin for that connection (compared to the hollow, rolled metal pin on the first 3 VRs). That may have been the fix for that issue. 🤷♂️ My Stick's both rings were cracked by itself. For the 4th Mospeada Rider Bartley, I notice those gray plastic parts material were changed. The glossiness is different. Anybody know what those new and old plastic was called? ABS? The new one is much stronger? Among 4 Riders' release, Bartley's QC is the best. There were no issues at all. It is reasonable to expect Sentinel will use the same new plastic masterial in those coming reissue versions? If so, I will preorder one more Stick for spare, and surprisingly the PO price is even lower than the 1st issue. By the way, Jenius why you didn't do a review on Bartley? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex GS Posted October 28, 2023 Share Posted October 28, 2023 yikes!, now Im regretting PO this figure 😕, I mean the original Riobot releases aren't that old and already has that many joints affected?, not cool not cool at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Masked Aviator Posted October 28, 2023 Share Posted October 28, 2023 55 minutes ago, Alex GS said: yikes!, now Im regretting PO this figure 😕, I mean the original Riobot releases aren't that old and already has that many joints affected?, not cool not cool at all. For this Mospeada series, Sentinel always has issues in their 1st release. They only fix these issues in later releases. So if they release a new Tread series in the future, I will wait and see.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenius Posted October 28, 2023 Share Posted October 28, 2023 Well now I might preorder a reissue of the VR-052F to see if they revised those joints like they had on Houquet. I don't have a buddy at Sentinel anymore that I can ping for info I haven't reviewed the Houquet because I have very little time for reviews these days and a massive backlog. I'm chipping away at it but these new reissues may be out before I get to Houquet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Masked Aviator Posted October 28, 2023 Share Posted October 28, 2023 2 hours ago, jenius said: Well now I might preorder a reissue of the VR-052F to see if they revised those joints like they had on Houquet. I don't have a buddy at Sentinel anymore that I can ping for info I haven't reviewed the Houquet because I have very little time for reviews these days and a massive backlog. I'm chipping away at it but these new reissues may be out before I get to Houquet. I always enjoy your comprehesive reviews. Houquet is not your top priority? I see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no3Ljm Posted October 30, 2023 Share Posted October 30, 2023 Sad to say, I don't have budget on rebuying stuff I already have. If mine gets broken down the line, it's either I'll leave it in Armor-Bike or Ride-Armor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swann Posted November 2, 2023 Share Posted November 2, 2023 You think Yoshiki stole a lot from Yellow Belmont? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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no3Ljm Posted November 16, 2023 Share Posted November 16, 2023 Sentinel Riobot 1/12 VR-052T Mospeada Ley Re-release June 2024 Release November 16, 2023 Preorder Starts Y25300 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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