New Universe 2.0 Toys QC Issues / Modifications

Kingplay · 07-13-2008, 02:05 AM

Lets use this thread for the following:

1) QC: Quality Control issues with Universe 2.0 Line

2) Modifications/suggestions on how to improve these toys

delta7890 · 07-13-2008, 02:15 AM

I had actually just made a topic about it, but I guess I'll post it here too. Sunstreaker's arms like to pop off the pegs connecting to the shoulder if they're turned and swiveled about. Very annoying. I'd love to know a fix for this. It's really the only thing preventing me from enjoying him fully (that and his supercharged gun being so hard to form!)

JOHNDILLINGA · 07-13-2008, 02:56 AM

I've only done so minor Paint apps that were missing on Sunstreaker (He needed Chrome Paint)

Prowl's missile Launchers painted as well.

Tankor's Emergency lights (In truck mode on top of cab) and sliver painted the Claw weapon to match the sliver on the base.

Feralstorm · 07-13-2008, 04:15 AM

Only thing I've done is clear-coat the transparent parts on Prowl to counteract sticky paint problems.

... and painted the ends of the shoulder guns metallic gray.

Greyryder · 07-13-2008, 06:12 AM

I've added some black to Prowl, to take care of all the visible white where his pieces come together. I need to touch up some of his white paint, where it's gone soft and sticky like overhandled model enamel paint, I want to paint his turtleneck white, and I'll be giving his vehicle mode some much needed gloss clear coat.

unicronsupreme · 07-13-2008, 06:48 AM

So far these are terrific figures. The only thing I wish I could change is the length of Octane's wings. I know how the designers could have done it, but I don't have the skill to do it myself. I'm hoping Tamo or Redline will come up with something fantastical that I can copy or commission.

JOHNDILLINGA · 07-13-2008, 08:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Feralstorm

Only thing I've done is clear-coat the transparent parts on Prowl to counteract sticky paint problems.

... and painted the ends of the shoulder guns metallic gray.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Greyryder

I've added some black to Prowl, to take care of all the visible white where his pieces come together. I need to touch up some of his white paint, where it's gone soft and sticky like overhandled model enamel paint, I want to paint his turtleneck white, and I'll be giving his vehicle mode some much needed gloss clear coat.

Strange, My Prowl doesn't have the stickyness problems i keep hearing of...

Robogeek28 · 07-13-2008, 08:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JOHNDILLINGA

Strange, My Prowl doesn't have the stickyness problems i keep hearing of...

Nor does mine, at least not yet.

Red Alert · 07-13-2008, 12:07 PM

but i've done too many mods to list

Feralstorm · 07-13-2008, 12:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JOHNDILLINGA

Strange, My Prowl doesn't have the stickyness problems i keep hearing of...

I've heard the problem was corrected in a running change, so (hopefully) you got a good one. Good thing too, because if Prowl's paint got tacky and nasty through normal handling from careful adult fans, what chance does a fumbly kid who loves peanut butter & jelly sandwiches have?

I forgot, I also took a black Sharpie marker to the edges of the black area of the car front/chest, to knock out the little white 'cracks' between parts.