Classics 2.0 Ultra Class Onslaught

Peaugh · 07-30-2008, 01:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Rodimus Pie

I've figured out what causes the problem with the left leg cage.

Both legs have a small black hinge the that grey cage pegs over. The right leg hinge is molded with an indentation, or bevel, that allows clearance for the pegs. The left leg hinge has no such indentation, causing resistance between the parts. To make matters worse, the sort of "C" on the left cage ( that goes over the hinge) is molded less squarely than on the right leg. If I had more than a crappy cell phone camera, I'd take some pics.

But essentially, you've got two pieces that were not engineered correctly. I would think that a metal file or sandpaper used on the left cage might allow the pieces to fit better.

I would also guess that this is the sort of problem that could get resolved in the next couple of shipments.

My black hinges are both the same and work fine on mine. The minor issue with getting the cage closed on my left leg is that the gimmick that makes the engine noise in alt mode keeps the wheel panel from folding in as far as it can on the right leg, and it's just enough to hold the cage a millimeter or two out from pegging in all the way.

Rodimus Pie · 07-30-2008, 01:56 AM

Hmm. I see what you're talking about with the engine gimmick. But it seems as though there maybe a couple different "versions" out there. On mine the faulty hinge make the pegs not go in at all.

So does yours "pop out" like mine, or are they just not tight or secure?

Peaugh · 07-30-2008, 02:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Rodimus Pie

Hmm. I see what you're talking about with the engine gimmick. But it seems as though there maybe a couple different "versions" out there. On mine the faulty hinge make the pegs not go in at all.

So does yours "pop out" like mine, or are they just not tight or secure?

Mine just doesn't lock down by itself. Once I fold the front leg panel into place it all holds together just fine.

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Razerwire · 07-30-2008, 12:00 PM

I did a little mod to the left leg so that the inner silver/leg panel doesn't keep popping out on mine.

I cut a tiny v shaped groove into the silver/gray leg panel where the folded in wheel touches it. This gives more clearance to the tire that's pushing the leg panel out.

adamthered · 07-30-2008, 12:36 PM

I purchased Onslaught yesterday. I opened him this morning. Why did I wait?!

This figure is just outstanding. He definitely looks like he could mop the floor with every single one of the other Classics/Universe figures. Best looking cat on my Classics display shelf.

Peaugh · 07-30-2008, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Razerwire

I did a little mod to the left leg so that the inner silver/leg panel doesn't keep popping out on mine.

I cut a tiny v shaped groove into the silver/gray leg panel where the folded in wheel touches it. This gives more clearance to the tire that's pushing the leg panel out.

Yeah, I just scraped down that whole length to be thinner rather than cut a notch, but essentially same fix.

2point6 · 07-30-2008, 02:38 PM

just picked up an onslaught the other day, haven't gotten a chance to open it. but i did notice the left cannon to be bent if not slightly bent. has anyone else run into this problem? razerwire recommended putting it in hot water to straighten it out.

BonecrusherCA · 07-30-2008, 03:11 PM

Is anyone having problems keeping the alt mode together. My sides (the leg panels) keep popping out and I can't get them to stay attached fully.

Razerwire · 07-30-2008, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by 2point6

just picked up an onslaught the other day, haven't gotten a chance to open it. but i did notice the left cannon to be bent if not slightly bent. has anyone else run into this problem? razerwire recommended putting it in hot water to straighten it out.

The one I saw at Bailey's Crossroads was even more bent than that one.

If you plan to keep it, I'd suggest boiling some water, put the part in the water (turn off the heat!) and let sit until the plastic reforms itself to its original straightness.

SWOOPDAWG · 07-30-2008, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by BonecrusherCA

Is anyone having problems keeping the alt mode together. My sides (the leg panels) keep popping out and I can't get them to stay attached fully.

I had this problem. However, it was due to my mistransformation. I had rotated the thighs 180 degrees when he was in robot mode and then tried to transform him. If you do that, the alt mode won't stay together. So try rotating the thighs 180 degrees. I'll try to post a pic of how they should be later tonight.