X-Transbots Klaatu (MP Cosmos)

Discussion in 'Transformers 3rd Party Discussion' started by daimchoc, Sep 18, 2016.

  1. Superquad7

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    Finally got mine.

    LOVE it.
     
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    Klatuu + accessories is the best 3rd party offering ever, in terms of quality, transformation, play factor, character faithfulness, and aesthetic. Its not hyperbole. And XTB did it.
     
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    My Klaatu has trouble with the side-to-side ankle tilt: The joint has 2 "clicks" of posability, but the second click won't stay in position: It clicks, but then when I let go, it moves back to the first click.

    Does anyone else have this issue? Has anyone opened up the joint to see what's causing it?
     
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    He's definitely a fantastic figure. Out of everything I've bought this year, he's in the top two...above even FT Omega Supreme.
     
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    Statement: exaggerated.

    Omega wants to have a word with you! ;) 
     
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    Yup, they took the bull by the horns and gave us filet mignon. I can't wait to get mine.

    I don't have mine yet, but I hope someone who does can answer this for you. Sounds strange that it's not staying in place.

    The good folks at XTB were certainly shooting for the stars on this one, and it looks like they succeeded.
     
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    What....
     
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    I haven't tried the tractor beam because I don't have the figure at all. Ha ha I won.
     
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    I'd be concerned about discolouring the surrounding plastic. Think I'll just file the peg down.
     
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    I just had a word with him. He agrees that Klaatu is a great figure.
     
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    Without a doubt! I love my Klaatu and would easily put him in my top 10 for 2017. XTB seem to finally have achieved the impossible with him and given us a bot that looks and feels good. But there are quite a few figures that outrank him...
     
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    The figure can’t even sit on its flight stand out the box and yet it merits ‘best. toy. EVARR!’ treatment in your book ... so sad how we’ve lowered expectations, both in society as a whole and TF fandom specifically ... Kronos, broken on the wheel, while Zeta Toys receives a pass as “chunky” ... we can do better folks! :)  (I still grabbed him on ebay flash discount haha - strictly bot mode for him I guess)
     
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    to be honest out of all the 3p figures i have (and i have crap loads) xtb are up the top of the quality list , ive had less issues with their figures than i have with FT
     
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    Klaatu sits just fine on the flight stand and that's how I have mine displayed. The tractor beam stand isn't a good fit but it works. I think they would have been better off not including it. The figure itself is fantastic and highly recommended unless you are someone with a stick up your ass for XTB.
     
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    Well by day sucks. The knee on Klaatu just broke. I have transformed him only a few times. He's been one of my favorite Transformers I have and a constant desk companion. I'm really hoping Toy Dojo can help me out on this. This is the first time any third or first party Transformer has broken on me aside from my cats being assholes and yanking shit off shelves.
     
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    Yikes, that's the second one, still acceptable numbers (well, not to you, of course) but a little worrying none the less. Good news is XTB sent replacement parts quickly and the other guy got sorted out so I'm sure the same will happen for you!
     
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    Yeah I'm sure it's an isolated issue. I don't want to panic anyone. I just wanted to share my disappointment. I'm sure in the long run it will be fine and it's a great toy.
     
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    XTB claims another victim! (I kid, I kid) :) 
     
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