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Post by KingboyD on May 4, 2013 18:42:48 GMT -5
I am in need of a fist for mhy Godzilla. Mine has been without it since I bought it about 10+ years ago! I can't take it anymore and want to complete it. I understand that there are different versions of the toy. Did the fists and connectors change over time? If I get any fist, will it definitely fit mine regardless of version?
And is anyone still making repros of these?
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Post by truecrud on May 4, 2013 23:23:53 GMT -5
I think Derik (Shogun Plastics) makes a couple of different fists for Godzilla and his work is pretty amazing. I have a bunch of his repro parts and will certainly buy more.
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Post by KingboyD on May 5, 2013 23:27:34 GMT -5
Thanks. I reached out to him. Will see where it leads.
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Post by Derik on May 6, 2013 5:32:21 GMT -5
There is the lighter green on the 1st version.
And a darker more army green on the latter versions
I can make you either one
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Post by KingboyD on May 9, 2013 11:29:12 GMT -5
Great - thanks. Message sent via FB.
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Post by Derik on May 10, 2013 17:43:04 GMT -5
Great
Thank you
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Post by bowhntr66 on May 24, 2013 16:41:46 GMT -5
I've picked up quite a few of Derik's pieces, including a Godzilla fist. Awesome, well made stuff!!
Tom
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Post by 1oldrobot on May 24, 2013 20:22:58 GMT -5
that black out kit is pretty cool. thats you, derik, right?
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Post by magengar on May 25, 2013 7:27:37 GMT -5
Yep, that's him (Derik)... black missiles, condor, swords, everything.
I saw it at Facebook on my wall 9we're connected over there)...
Definitely cool!
zozo-mag
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Post by faulkners2 on May 25, 2013 7:51:36 GMT -5
Derik's stuff is all well made and works great. I just got a set of replacement missile docks for my Mattel first Mazinger and they fit great and look just like original! Highly recommend.
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Post by Derik on May 27, 2013 8:47:59 GMT -5
Just need to get some black out stickers to go with it.
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Post by KingboyD on Jun 11, 2013 15:11:43 GMT -5
Got my repro hand from Derik - nice work! But it does not stay in. I think I need to open up my 'zilla and do surgery. Anyone do this before? What can I expect when I open it? Easy enough to reassemble? Thanks.
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Post by Derik on Jun 11, 2013 18:35:55 GMT -5
I have taken apart a couple different editions. Most of the time the button that sticks out of the arm is glued in at the factory, and you end up snapping it off when pulling on it. It has to come out in order to pull the firing mechanism out of the arm.
The mechanism is split in two pieces, sometimes it is also glued at the factory, other times its not and comes right apart and snaps back together easily. If the catch on the button is worn, sometimes it wont catch the fist. Shine a flashlight in there to take a look first.
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Post by KingboyD on Jun 11, 2013 19:34:06 GMT -5
Not sure I am following you, but I will try to look in and see what you mean. I was just thinking of cutting the spring down in size. I am thinking perhaps it is way too strong, coupled with a bad catch, like you are talking about. But if the spring is less strong (or perhaps even removed entirely), then it will hold and display OK. Thoughts?
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Post by Derik on Jun 12, 2013 18:44:54 GMT -5
 The search isnt working and I cant get these photos to come up help!!! |
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Post by Derik on Jun 12, 2013 18:49:09 GMT -5
I posted the images of the inside of the mechanism on the Shogun plastics facebook page for you.
This one came apart with no problem. I took out the spring and cocked the fist in with no problems.
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Post by bourno on Jun 12, 2013 19:52:28 GMT -5
I had to do a Shift + click the Refresh button on my browser to reset the cache memory for this site to get the search and posting tools.
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Post by KingboyD on Jun 12, 2013 21:18:18 GMT -5
Thanks for the pic, Derik. Much appreciated!
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Post by Derik on Jun 13, 2013 8:13:12 GMT -5
Ill try that Thanks Bouno  |
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