FansToys FT-10 Phoenix (Masterpiece Skyfire)

Discussion in 'Transformers 3rd Party Discussion' started by Cyclonus79, Apr 27, 2014.

  1. mx-01 archon

    mx-01 archon Well-Known Member

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    It works like a suitcase latch. Don't try to loosen the backpack by that clip. It's the head platform that needs to move first, which releases the backpack. The reverse is true going to robot mode. Line the tab up with the slot behind the neck, and then snap the head in place, pulling the backpack up with it.
     
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  2. krysuk

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    I made sure I watched all the YouTube tricks for this every time I transform mine, he’s probably one of my most favourite transformers ever
     
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  3. mags2424

    mags2424 TT and 3P MP Advocate

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    This happened to mine. I got a replacement part from FT directly. It isn't the easiest fix but it is not that hard.
     
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  5. BronxUST

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    I contacted FansToys and they replied that the factory is closed until February 20th and contact them again after....fingers crossed
     
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  6. Fortynickel

    Fortynickel Interim Head Warehouse Spelunker

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    Nah, they should send Hasbro a gift basket to thank them for their inept management of the franchise so it could give rise to a flourishing 3rd party industry.
     
  7. OriginalFire

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    It's okay that I missed out on this dude. The Hasbro version seems like a decent replacement
     
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    skywarp-2 Master of Teleportation

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    when the ultimate versions of all the G1 transformers are released, and the best of the best is tallied, be they KO, 3rd Party, or official, I want to see Season 1 redone entirely of those figures overlayed onto the cartoon like this clip! I would buy that on DVD in a heart beat!
     
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  9. CrackerBoy

    CrackerBoy Señor Member TFW2005 Supporter

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    You take that back right now.
     
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  10. BigRan

    BigRan Well-Known Member

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    Where did you get your FT Phoenix from?

    I cant seem to find it anywhere?
     
  11. mags2424

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    Hasbro actually looks like it borrows a lot from Phoenix.
     
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  12. TigerBlade

    TigerBlade Prepare for extermination

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    And adds detailing on the detail to make it look a little more detailed.
     
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  13. mags2424

    mags2424 TT and 3P MP Advocate

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    Lol, that is a very detailed response.
     
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  14. MOTOGPFAN46

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    I was lucky enough to preorder Phoenix X a while ago.
    I’ll probably sell my regular Phoenix,anybody interested please pm me.
    Thanks.
     
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    Is it the same size?
     
  16. artimus prime

    artimus prime Articulation Junkie... I'm a poser

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    No. It's 2-3 inches shorter.
     
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    So I had that behind-the-head/backpack tab break today, the one that everyone was warning about earlier in the thread.
    Is it realistic to expect any help from bbts 2 years (or whatever it’s been) after I bought it - or just reach out to fans toys for a replacement tab?
     
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    EBay....For a premium obviously
     
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    I didn't have a broken tab, but my understanding is that Fans Toys has been very good about providing replacements. I *think* the newer tab is less likely to break. I also believe that they updated the tab when they reissued the figure in 2017.

    Somebody who replaced their tab or purchased the reissue variant may be able to confirm those things.

    I've requested and received parts from Fans Toys on multiple occasions. They're quite good about that kind of stuff.
     
  20. edgecrusher

    edgecrusher "She wanted nothin', and I delivered." TFW2005 Supporter

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    It's practically a case study in overdone panel detailing. It's like detailing on steroids. Bleh.
     
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