FansToys FT-23 Dracula (Masterpiece Mindwipe)

Discussion in 'Transformers 3rd Party Discussion' started by OriginalFire, Dec 30, 2016.

  1. ichnach

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    My Dracula is missing instructions + collectors card. The whole bag got just missing... . Ordered from show z.
     
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    That has happened quite a bit for me too. No such luck this time. I'll have to wait till Monday for Dracula. Please note that I envy you right now.
    Hit up showz. I'm sure he'll get a replacement for you. Worst case scenario you can reach out to dalianjj/Fanstoys directly and they'll send it to you.
     
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    Got lucky today

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  5. Rodimus Mike

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    Hey guys,what's up with Chosen Prime lately,no matter how many times I write them they never email me back,like Thursday I wrote them about going ahead and shipping my FT Dracula but haven't heard squatt back from them,does anyone know the reason?
     
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    What email are you using? I’ll text Brandon for you.
     
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    Did you email or send the message thru their site?

    If on their site, their response doesnt always send an alert and Ive had to check manually in the past.
     
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    Opened mine today. Out of curiosity and confirmation, the contents out side of his headmaster, its just the stand (two parts) and his gun in the bottom tray, correct? Seems like there is another open area next to the gun that doesn't seem to have anything in it. Thanks in advance for anyone that responds!! :) 

    I wish reviewers would do a better job of showing what's in the trays/bubble before removing anything to show everyone what you should get and where it should be, as well as later how everything goes back in for re-sale or for storage, including the figure.
     
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    TigerBlade Prepare for extermination

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  10. astrotrain1975

    astrotrain1975 FT-44 Thomas is my precious.

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    That's all as far as I know. What do you think of the figure? I expected to immediately transform him to bat mode for display but the robot mode is excellent as well. I love the many options for wing display.
     
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  11. metalwar2010

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    Haven't transformed it, probably will not, though I feel like I'm doing the figure a disservice by not. My gripes and some of this is I'm sure is only on my personal copy, is the base where the headmaster attaches is too tight. I worried of snapping the headmaster robot head every time I had to turn it, especially since it was in the wrong positions out of the box.

    The other area I didn't like is the shoulders where they go against the body, felt like they could've been grooved out so it could collapse flush. Maybe I'm missing something? The wings, I would've preferred a little bit more collapsing to give a size difference between bat mode vs robot but not the end of the world for me.

    All and all, I'm very happy with it. I'm even more curious to see Skullcruncher and hope it lives up to Mindwipes fit and finish.
     
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  12. divinecomedy

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    Seller is this: chlifg1008_8 on eBay

    He's now added a 1.99 shipping fee. I got my Dracula on Friday. Shipping was quick, bought it during the Flash Sale, so it's around a week?
     
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    According to my tracking, mine hasn't hit the U.S yet.


    Here's hoping I get a surprise delivery soon.
     
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    Thanks! Just basic flat black & flat white spray paint.
     
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    Thanks! Should have been like that from the factory IMO.
    Not a big fan of modding expensive toys, but sometimes it needs to be done!
     
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    Take a spudger, or some other type of plastic tool, insert it into the neck slot, just work it back and forth a few dozen times. It will eventually loosen up.
     
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    It's a lot easier than you may think. It's all about the prep work using the masking tape (i used tamiya). It took seconds to paint, but a good 15-20 min to apply the tape for both areas. 5116fZjwGuL._SL500_AC_SS350_.jpg
     
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    No surprise delivery today. :( 
     
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  20. divinecomedy

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    The only thing I don't like so far is that the hinge on one side of the wing seems to be looser than the other. Seems to be a common issue i.e. it's present in Bobby Skullface's review. Other than that, he's your old school, solid FansToys release.
     
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