Looks like the Unique Toys G-02 Sharkies might make their projected release date by the end of this month. Thanks to TFSource & RobotKingdom Facebook pages we have some new photos of the box and figures to look at. Check out the other pictures after the break and then click the discuss link to jump into the thread.
Thinktank
I am finally getting these after far too long.
Formerfan
When my set from BBTS arrived the packet with instructions and the collector card was missing. I contacted BBTS about it and they quickly sent me a replacement. When I later took the Sharkies out of the package, I discovered a 4th gun rolling around in the package. I love this set but UT's QC appears to be all over the map.
zebramatt
I finally got around to opening my set and they were all missing their tail maces! Damned annoying but I've emailed BBTS and hopefully they'll be able to ship me some replacements.
As for the figures themselves… aesthetically they're wonderful. Really cool in both modes, nice transformation which isn't immediately obvious and subtly shifts everything just so, personally love the proportions, and overall a lot of character.
They're definitely a fixer, though. The horns are OK for display but dreadful for even picking the things up. Probably just use a little varnish to narrow the holes, see if that gives them the grip to stay in. Mine also have quite a few pretty loose joints. The leader's neck and one of the other's forearms are the main offenders. The head I can live with (if anything, it gives him more character) but the arm I'll have to tighten up with some tape or some such. The legs are all just OK, stability-wise. They'll hold a pose, just about. Might need to do a little work there to make them re-pose and wobble-proof, though!
All in all, amazing little figures – just a massive shame mine came tail-less!
YogaTransFan
As soon as I read the first sentence, it clicked – or it didn't (bad pun). That's so wrong…I still don't get the response though. The arms are interchangeable. Only Sharkticon Commando Squad Leader (SCSL) specific-pieces are the head sculpt and different paint apps on the gums/lips of the shark teeth. Odd response?
Alpha Omega Trion Supreme
The part he's showing is upside down, which I think means that its meant for the other side. That gap that you see in the otherwise circular arm cover is meant to go over the pin rotation mechanism for the arm. Since its on the opposite side, there's no space for the pin and the cover itself is, at best, in the gapped position he's showing above.
Bummer, dude. Hope you have the problem resolved. My set was fine apart from one of the tails missing its peg handle which thankfully BBTS helped me fix.
YogaTransFan
Wait, what am I looking for? I see a gap between body and arm, is that it? Looked on both my Sharkticon commando squad leaders and they look alright.
BTW, got my second group in from Captured Prey (CP). I had some order SNAFUs with CP, but Orson/Sidecutter has always made it right to date and I can't imagine that changing. That's really bad to say they won't replace it! And I like TFSource too, why'd they play that way? Maybe get more Sharkies from CP?
Also, did you charge it or use PayPal? Maybe you can use your credit card company and/or PayPal to leverage the replacement. I always do PayPal, even with a credit card. As an eBay seller I know this to be true, "In a dispute between a buyer & seller when PayPal is used, the seller is guilty until proven innocent."
Dark Magnus
Done and done! Here's a pic of the offending piece
daimchoc
Why not message them over at Facebook?
Dark Magnus
Well TFSource is about as useful as a gun for Needlenose in Spotlight: Megatron. They can't replace the figure necause apparently it's a common problem with the leader figure and they have none to replace (even though I said I want the part replaced, which is identical on all three sharkies). Anyone know the customer service email for UT as my box is at work ATM.
Alpha Omega Trion Supreme
Between the two ongoing sharkticon threads, there have been many comparisons made. Tonight, I just realized another one in UTs favor: In shark mode, the UTs look hungry! I think its the combination of the wider toothier smile and the bright chrome gold eyes like their energized to go do some snacking.
YogaTransFan
Actually I see them going "Dink! Dink! Dink-Dink-Dink!" than singing "Follow the yellow brick road! Follow the yellow brick road!"
YogaTransFan
Nope, contact who you bought it from and see if they can get UT to get you another shoulder pad. Just contacted Captured Prey/Sidecutter about a missing yellow visor on a Toyworld Hardbone. He said he had a parts request list for them, so probably not unusual. Probably will have better chances as he's got leverage with them as he continues to stock their stuff while the sale is already made with me.
Dark Magnus
Anybody get a sharky with 2 left flaps for the shark arm?
I got one with 2 right arm flaps so the groove is on the wrong side.
Zambot
Why do the Sharkies look like they belong in the Wizard of Oz? Little munchkins!
YogaTransFan
Gluing Shoulder Pads?
What do you all think about gluing the shoulder pads in place? They don't look like they articulate, but are very close to the shoulder that does so I would need to be careful if I did it.
If I do, was thinking of the groves at the bottom of the pad as it seems the farthest from the joint.
Any ideas?
YogaTransFan
I've got batch #2 en route, not sure what the QC talk is about. I mean, don't hit with a hammer or throw against wall (you could do this to some G1 figures & they'd be fine) and maybe glue in the horns, but otherwise handle as usual.
Might be a good intro to 3rd party figures, versus say, some earlier releases from Impossible Toys or any knock-offs. I got a little of both, but kind of knew what to expect.
I love my Planet X Caelus, but the directions were a little too brief & taking my time + YouTube helped.
goobahead1
so do you guys think the sharkies are worth picking up as army builders? because i really like them but im saving up for my first few 3rd party figures and im not sure i want an army builder as my first 3rd party figure (no matter how much i love the sharkticons) also ive heard the quality of ut falls short alot
donxavier
^ Feed him to the Sharkticons!!!!!
ShockWave77
sorry but igears sux!