MMC / Ocular Max Backdraft (Inferno)

Discussion in 'Transformers 3rd Party Discussion' started by godotislate, Oct 17, 2015.

  1. unmc2001

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    Wrong shoulder joint will not allow panel to close. And the arm will not extend beyond 90 degrees from midline.
     

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  2. o1dpain1ess

    o1dpain1ess Well-Known Member

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    Yikes, that's probably the worst issue I've seen in this thread. Hope TCP can swap it out for you.
     
  3. Nighthawkblack

    Nighthawkblack Well-Known Member

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    I don't know why some people complain when they have such an exclusive limited edition. Some people here would pay big bucks for a limited run figure. :D 

    I think you need to talk to this guy on the two right hands in your other post.

     
  4. Honesty

    Honesty honestly, Honesty!

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    Please. This isn't the Spin-Out thread. If you want limited editions, look no further than that thread.
     
  5. Nighthawkblack

    Nighthawkblack Well-Known Member

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    I'm really surprised there are so many issues. MMC has been really good thus far with QC and finishes. Maybe it was rushed with the official on the horizon. I will definitely get this one or a version of it but I may wait a bit.
     
  6. Bnz Toy

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    I was expecting Backdraft's release to be on par or better than Sphinx's. I'm a bit surprised.

    TCP hasn't shipped mine yet so I'll find out how it goes for me soon, I hope.
     
  7. kollekxon

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    Received mine from TFSource today. Straight out of the box no cosmetic issues. All accessories were there too. The back end was missaligned but seems to be normal given the tabs have to be just right for it all to work.

    Complaints - not many and really very minor
    Tab for the Head won't lock - tab too long ?
    Crotch piece won't stay tabbed in - common issue
    Small black dot under one eye - looks like a beauty mark
    The hands - i popped one off during transformation to bot mode. Not a fan of the Thumb.
    I needed to loosen a screw on one foot - no biggie

    Pros - Everything else
    Paint
    Chrome
    Ladders is cool
    Transformation wasn't hard to do.
    Figure looks like inferno

    Very happy.

    Thank you Jesslyn and all at Ocular Max
    I'm buying OM Girder next.
     
  8. Bnz Toy

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    Has anyone in Canada received theirs from TCP?
     
  9. Chosen Prime

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    Unfortunately, USPS.com has not been allowing us to ship anything internationally for almost 2 weeks now. We were told it would take a few days to resolve the problem, which is not only with us, but nationally. However, as of yesterday it was still not working, so we will taking all deliveries to a Post Office today for shipment. We apologize for the delay, it has been frustrating on both ends.
     
  10. Bnz Toy

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    Thanks for chiming in, appreciate that.

    I could google it I suppose but why aren't they letting you send internationally? It's some internal issue on USPS side? disappointing... And here I am a couple of weeks ago worried about the Canadapost strike haha.
     
  11. ChromeMagnus

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    Needs KFC or FT style fully articulated hands. Those permanently curled fingers it has can get in the way a bit.
     
  12. Chosen Prime

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    It appears to be back up and running now, so these will go out today assuming it does not hang up anywhere else in the meantime! Cross your gingers for us!
     
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    it's USPS. they probably went on strike because someone told them they're not allowed to toss packages at doors or have to actually deliver the mail in a timely manner.
     
  14. Bnz Toy

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    Got the shipping notice thanks!

    Our postal service seems to go on strike every 5 years, smh.
     
  15. transformer_78

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    Has there been any news from MMC about how they will remedy these issue? Or has anyone tried contacting them about getting a replacement part(s) to fix? Wondering if I should.....
    I have the common issue with the crotch won't tab in place. And the bumpers on the feet seems to be a bit too smal so they don't hung the feet flush. Anyone else have this issue too?
    Otherwise, very impressive design!
     
  16. Sully

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    Why are you contacting MMC for a fix?

    Your contract of sale is with the person you bought the toy off. Go back to them and explain the fault.

    When I contacted TFSource for example about my KFC Stack having a broken part (the cab had a broken smoke stack) they already had spares parts from the supplier and sent me a whole new white cab.
     
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    Because Jesslyn recommended that people contact MMC for replacement parts.

     
  18. Vanessa

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    I had that issue with the rear bumpers (on one side on mine) not sitting flush. They just unclip, and on the back part of the chrome bumper (chrome already wearing off on mine, so 'TT accurate' I guess...) there is a J-shaped tab that locates into a recess on the back of the red part. On mine, there was excess flashing on this chrome tab that prevented it from locating fully home and thus preventing the bumper from sitting flush. I got an exacto blade and cut away all the flashing and excess plastic, and this allowed the bumper to sit correctly and flush with the rear of the truck.
     
  19. daimchoc

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    Contact your retailer first. If they can't resolve it, then contact MMC.
     
  20. transformer_78

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    MMC says:
    "The factory is reworking the crotch part and when finished we will be working with our distributors and resellers to get them out to everyone".

    Vanessa, thanks for the tip! Btw, do you have a picture of what you did?
    Thanks