MakeToys Trash-Talk and Cogwheel (Not-IDW Swerve and Gears)

Discussion in 'Transformers 3rd Party Discussion' started by Bountyan, Jul 27, 2013.

  1. Jetbolt

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    Fantastic pics! Thanks!

    It's odd that this thread got bumped today, I had a question about these guys. Has anyone had any luck getting the hands to stay pegged on by thickening the ball joint with future? I was going to try it but wanted to know if anyone was successful.

    Again, great pictures!
     
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    I only have the clear one, but sure would like the regular trash talk too.

    Fantastic pics Jetbolt
     
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    Just got this couple.
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    And I'm extremely satisfied with both of them.

    I had no problems with the official Swerve (I had the Takara version) but the official Tailgate left a lot to be desired so I decided to go 3P with him and since I was doing that, I wanted to try first the first Manga Mech release and I'm quite excited about it. The figures have great articulation, much more than I was anticipating which allow for great poses and the accesories, man, they're perfect for them. My major issue is that I can't simply connect the wrist to the arms despite that I press hard.

    Other than that, I'm definitely getting Rear End now and I'm going to track down My First Blaster as well. Hope this line continues since I need more Legends-size IDW toys.
     
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    You need to push inwards (towards the hinge) and down at the same time to get the wrists to click in place.
     
  6. Rakzo

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    Tried that, doesn't work.
     
  7. Rakzo

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    Aaaaand I also got a My First Blaster.

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    Is a bit expensive for what you get but if you have Trash-Talk then you simply have to get this, the figure is not complete without it.
     
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    If you can swap out the head from the official figure, it becomes completely perfect.

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    These guys are in my sales thread if anyone needs them still.


    They're awesome little figures, but I just don't need them anymore.
     
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    The first few times it will take more pressure to do, but you shouldn't need to press hard. A big part of getting it to go in easy is how you hold it.

    Just below the post of the balljoint, on the part that hinges, there should be enough of a flat ledge sticking out for you to get a thumb on each side of the hand. Again, that's the flat part of the base that the hand is attached to, not the actual hand. Get a grip with your index fingers below the elbow or on a forearm ridge. Push down with your thumbs and it should click into place. You need to apply pressure evenly to both sides for that to work, and once it's done a few times it will get much easier.

    I hope that helps! :) 
     
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    Yeah, I actually managed to do it after a few tries and it did become easier after a while.
     
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    Sorry for the necropost, but is anyone here interested in selling their Gears figure from this 2-pack?
     
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    Just ordered this 2 pack from tfsource, any issues with the figures I should know before receiving them?
     
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    If I recall correctly you should loosen the screws on the forearms to make the transformation easier.
     
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    Thanks for the tip
     
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    qemuel It's a trick. Get an axe.

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    It's a wonderful set, you'll love them! The hands are a little scary during the newness of the first transformation, but careful handling will prevail. Enjoy! :) 
     
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    thanks, personally i wasnt too impressed with their tailgate, but really like the look of these two
     
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    got these guys in yesterday and i gotta say they are soooooo much better than the maketoys tailgate. these guys slot in with the hasbro legends chug figures almost perfectly at a glance! finally my minibots are complete!
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    You should of had Swerve hold the alcohol accessories and put him next to Seaspray so they can serve drinks and pizza, lol.
     
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