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Post by Lejam on Jan 17, 2012 11:59:54 GMT -5
Oh dear... as a warning to everyone... I think I just ruined my connector port on Structor... ![:(](http://lemonstre.fr/robot-japan/smileys/sad.png) Hoo... sorry about that. Can you post a picture about this issue ? Hope it's fixable...
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Post by Ben-Ohki on Jan 17, 2012 17:55:02 GMT -5
Oh dear... as a warning to everyone... I think I just ruined my connector port on Structor... ![:(](http://lemonstre.fr/robot-japan/smileys/sad.png) Hoo... sorry about that. Can you post a picture about this issue ? Hope it's fixable... There's not much to show - if you look inside the connector port, it doesn't look damaged at all. In fact unless you plug Structor into Heavy Labor, there would be no way to know the connector no longer clicks into place. All I did was click him into the left-arm position (as a joke), the same way I clicked Exgraver into a leg position once)... then I pulled it off... but I pulled while twisting so I think that's what damaged it. Now for some "maybe" good news: I discovered that Structor can still click securely into the arm connector peg that caused this problem. This means the DrCrank pegs are just a miniscule fraction larger than the HeavyLabor pegs. So, hopefully, if Neckbreaker has the same connector piece (I expect he does because so far Exgraver and Structor appear to have the same piece - the black ratchet joint that forms the connector port; and photos of Madblender show that he also will have one to form the left knee)... If this piece is the same on Neckbreaker, then I'll be able to disassemble each and swap the connectors - the fresh Neckbreaker one will go into Structor and hopefully be small and fresh enough that it will fit Heavy Labor's pegs, while the worn-out damaged one that still works on the DrCrank peg will go into Neckbreaker. I wish I could find a photo to confirm how Neckbreaker transforms.
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Post by edge on Jan 17, 2012 20:26:48 GMT -5
Hoo... sorry about that. Can you post a picture about this issue ? Hope it's fixable... There's not much to show - if you look inside the connector port, it doesn't look damaged at all. In fact unless you plug Structor into Heavy Labor, there would be no way to know the connector no longer clicks into place. All I did was click him into the left-arm position (as a joke), the same way I clicked Exgraver into a leg position once)... then I pulled it off... but I pulled while twisting so I think that's what damaged it. Now for some "maybe" good news: I discovered that Structor can still click securely into the arm connector peg that caused this problem. This means the DrCrank pegs are just a miniscule fraction larger than the HeavyLabor pegs. So, hopefully, if Neckbreaker has the same connector piece (I expect he does because so far Exgraver and Structor appear to have the same piece - the black ratchet joint that forms the connector port; and photos of Madblender show that he also will have one to form the left knee)... If this piece is the same on Neckbreaker, then I'll be able to disassemble each and swap the connectors - the fresh Neckbreaker one will go into Structor and hopefully be small and fresh enough that it will fit Heavy Labor's pegs, while the worn-out damaged one that still works on the DrCrank peg will go into Neckbreaker. I wish I could find a photo to confirm how Neckbreaker transforms. We'll probably see a video pop up in a few days if that! I bet it uses the same port so you'll be able to swap them easily!
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Post by Lejam on Jan 19, 2012 11:16:34 GMT -5
(I really have to check all box contents...) So I got the last dudes in the pipe to come to my mail box. Here is a Neckbreaker review :
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Post by shinobi03 on Jan 19, 2012 12:55:44 GMT -5
I got my Structor and Dr. Crank today. They're okay, except that both of them were not wrapped in the boxes properly. It's like they guy who was supposed to put them in didn't care.
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Post by Ben-Ohki on Jan 19, 2012 15:53:59 GMT -5
(I really have to check all box contents...) So I got the last dudes in the pipe to come to my mail box. Here is a Neckbreaker review : Nice! Looks like the shoulder connector is again the same on Neckbreaker as all the others. This makes a good candidate to do some toy surgery and transplant the connector from each other. BTW, yes, I confirmed my suspicion that the leg pegs are smaller than the arm pegs: I noticed that Exgraver can plug securely to DrCrank, but cannot plug into Heavy Labor anymore either. Go ahead and try plugging Exgraver into Heavy Labor - if it doesn't pop in right away don't risk popping it into place, but if it does go in easily, let me know if yours falls right off too!
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Post by edge on Jan 20, 2012 4:07:56 GMT -5
Got my Neckbreaker today! pretty cool figure but probably the worst looking bot mode? hehe not complaining. The only gripe i have is the shovel, like Peah says it doesnt stay connected at all :/
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Post by Lejam on Jan 21, 2012 8:30:18 GMT -5
COMPLETED ! But... ratchet joint on Madblender (Hercules left Knee) was totally loose. There is no spring like those you can have on SOCs... -> Here is my little trick :![](http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/s720x720/405749_313620852007216_117375601631743_790431_1169190944_n.jpg)
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Post by Nyonk on Jan 21, 2012 10:44:48 GMT -5
thanks for sharing lejam
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Post by Ben-Ohki on Jan 21, 2012 11:48:00 GMT -5
Very cool - thanks for the tip. So you are basically padding the ratchet tab to tighten it? Hmm... I see. That's odd - maybe TFC got scared of making tight ratchets after the Heavy Labor hip problem.
Looking forward to mine - Neckbreaker and Madblender shipped from Robot Kingdom a few days ago so it should arrive in Canada early next week.
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Post by edge on Jan 21, 2012 15:40:38 GMT -5
Looks like my Madblender passed customs in Vancouver and I should have my Herc on display Monday night ![:)](http://lemonstre.fr/robot-japan/smileys/smiley.png) very excited.
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Post by shinobi03 on Jan 24, 2012 9:01:50 GMT -5
This time I'll just buy Mad Blender since I'm not that hurry to finish it, so at least I'll get the leg to make mine stand his ground till I get Neck Breaker.
Also, is there any reason to make Structor's knees stiff ratchets? And does Mad Blender have the same knees as well?
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Post by locidm on Jan 24, 2012 12:49:22 GMT -5
Thansk for the links! i'm still waiting for MB to drop in my POL at BBTS. Can't wait to have a complete Herc but i've got enough on my plate as is and don't need more distractions. ![:)](http://lemonstre.fr/robot-japan/smileys/smiley.png)
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Post by supergetterv on Jan 24, 2012 14:33:44 GMT -5
Well, MB or Mixmaster is already to go at BBTS. I should be getting mines by next week.
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Post by locidm on Jan 24, 2012 15:21:11 GMT -5
same here, dropped into my POL 30 minutes after my post this morning. ![:)](http://lemonstre.fr/robot-japan/smileys/smiley.png) Ship My Loot button was pressed soon after.
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Post by edge on Jan 25, 2012 8:48:49 GMT -5
Just finished combining all 6 figures and holy cow is this guy impressive ![:)](http://lemonstre.fr/robot-japan/smileys/smiley.png) my joint on Madblender is a bit loose but he stands up fairly well and looks totally badass! I wish i could afford 2 of each figure though so I can display them in both combined and in Robot form but I broke the bank getting just one of each ![:P](http://lemonstre.fr/robot-japan/smileys/tongue.png)
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Post by shinobi03 on Jan 25, 2012 13:24:12 GMT -5
I made two slight modifications for my Structor. First, I opened the chest area slightly to make it easier to pull out the head, and secondly I removed the gray pieces on the knee joints to make it easier to articulate without any fear of breaking them. The knees are stiff without them, but not loose.
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Post by locidm on Jan 25, 2012 14:47:30 GMT -5
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Post by coldiron on Jan 25, 2012 15:48:20 GMT -5
The new face makes it so much better.
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Post by Ben-Ohki on Jan 25, 2012 19:53:35 GMT -5
He kind of looks like he's sticking his tongue out at me. ![:)](http://lemonstre.fr/robot-japan/smileys/smiley.png) My Structor knees are okay, but I have disassembled the engine block and am waiting for Neckbreaker to arrive to transplant the black connector port part. I also disassembled Heavy Labor according to the instructions that were posted (thanks Lejam!). Does anybody know if there's a way to loosen the stabilizer flaps behind Dr Crank's legs? I need to use a pick from my pocket knife to lift those out. Same with the various connector pegs. Dr Crank is just generally very tight everywhere for mine. For tonight my Neckbreaker and MadBlender are trapped inside a postal outlet (the notification on my door said I could pick it up at 1pm tomorrow so I'll have to make the trip after work). I can't wait! ![:)](http://lemonstre.fr/robot-japan/smileys/smiley.png)
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