KOs for MP-11 Skywarp/Thundercracker/Starscream/Coneheads + Variants

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  1. Bots and Bits, Jul 24, 2018
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    Probably, depends on price. Pretty broke these days, hence all the legends lol
     
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  2. Necrobot, Jul 31, 2018
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    Hi All,

    I am thinking about painting the hip plates of KBB Starburst red, to match the other reds on the figure. It's something I have been kicking around for awhile now.

    Does anyone know what color might match closest to the reds on the figure?!

    In the past, I've always used Testors paints. But, that was years ago... the industry standard may have changed.

    Is there a preferred brand for painting on the plastic?

    Thanks for any assistance that can be provided!!

    Cheers!!
     
  3. Necrobot, Jul 31, 2018
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    Still Loving my KBB Starburst!! Just wish the figure had red side hip-plates.

    But just look at this figure's delusions of grandeur!!

    First, he takes over as Decepticon leader...

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    Then, he proves he's a man of the people by taking out the trash!!

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    After that, he singlehandedly defeats the Autobots...

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    Sure, it might be nice if his lower abdomen still tabbed well into the crotch area... but then I would probably be purchasing the YesModel version, or maybe a Maketoys Meteor...

    ...and at this point I am committed to Starburst's shortcomings!!
     
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  4. ChromeMagnus, Jul 31, 2018
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    Unfortunately there is no YM version in those colors.
     
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  5. Max Rawhide, Aug 2, 2018
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    If I recall correctly. @OptimusTimelord did this with the official, so maybe he can help.
     
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  6. Dark Skull, Aug 2, 2018
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    There's another auction for KBB but it shows YM Skywarp. Either way, I just got mine in and I'm returning it.
     
  7. ChromeMagnus, Aug 2, 2018
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    What version is it? What was wrong with it and who is the seller?
     
  8. Dark Skull, Aug 2, 2018
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  9. Necrobot, Aug 6, 2018
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    Psychedelic Seekers...

    Something along the lines of... Andy Warhol meets Shogu Hasui or Shōji Kawamori.

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    It worked for Marilyn... and a can of soup...

    Not sure if it works here, but what the heck.
     
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  10. SuperMegaAutobot, Aug 6, 2018
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    We want Hotlink, YM
     
  11. ChromeMagnus, Aug 6, 2018
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    I think @Bots and Bits mentioned something about YM running into funding problems and that's why production as slowed to almost a grinding halt.
     
  12. Sportimus, Aug 20, 2018
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    Can anyone tell me how to remove panels that are glued in place without damaging them? I'm still trying to take apart KBB Skyward's right shoulder and I can't get that panel off to get to the screw that holds it together. If anyone has some advice about this, I would really appreciate it. I want to fix this thing up finally. Thanks. :) 
     
  13. Dark Skull, Aug 20, 2018
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    You're going to have to find some kind of solvent that dissolves the glue or softens it enough to allow you to remove that panel. You can always try the hot water trick...but that may take a while and I don't think it's guaranteed if they used too much glue. It's a really small and thin panel so if they used too much glue to put it in place, well...it's either impossible without damage to the part, or you're going to mess up the part.
     
  14. Sportimus, Aug 21, 2018
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    Thanks for the reply. I was thinking of using an X-Acto knife, but I guess I have a $90 broken toy with replacement parts I can't even use...
     
  15. Dark Skull, Aug 21, 2018
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    You can try the x-acto, but be careful with it. Try to get it wedged in there and see if you can pry it off. But again, be careful. Don't slice your finger up over a toy :lol 
     
  16. pilot00, Aug 21, 2018
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    I got offered the three KBB coneheads for 160$. Toon accuracy to me is small potatoes and realisticly speaking, I dont give a damn about them character wise. I just want them to beef up the Decepticon shelf. Yay or nay?
     
  17. ChromeMagnus, Aug 21, 2018
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    Did Yes Model/BB7 close up shop? I remember @Bots and Bits saying something about them having some financial issues a while back.
     
  18. minstral, Aug 21, 2018
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    For set and forget they're great. For fiddling I'd say they're a bit delicate. The bodies are ok but the finger broke off one of mine and the ball joint for null rays cracked on another.
     
  19. pilot00, Aug 21, 2018
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    I heard that the null ray joints crack in the seekers of KBB in general.....What a weird defect....Yeah I dont think ill fidle with them past a couple transformations.
     
  20. JoshFinn, Aug 21, 2018
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    Everything cracks in kbb figures the plastic is shoddy
     
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