I think I have the same problem with the fender, almost like one of them is misshapen. I have to angle one of them down further than the other if I want the point where they meet to appear aligned. I was about to share these pics anyway, you can see it particularly in the front and profile shots:

 

Yup. Same issue too. The left part.

 

Weird! I know I've seen copies that aren't like this, almost like one mold of several was screwed up or some kind of warping happened on certain copies after molding.

 

I thought that was like normal too.

Either its normal or for the others, the thick paint prevents the wobbling of the front left bumper.

 

Is there a good guide or video to getting this into a clean alt mode mine is always gappy.

 

Mine was gappy straight from the box.

 

Mine too, but a few transformations have made it better. There are still some gaps, but less than there were at first. Once transformed to vehicle mode, massage all parts into place better. I think some gaps will never completely disappear, but they can be reduced here and there.

 

Here's a cool story: I love this figure!

 

I have the same story too!

 

Cool story, bro!!  


And I mean that in a totally positive, excited, completely non-sarcastic way!  

 

You guys were there when it happened!  

 

Picking up my figures after the earthquake, I took that time to look over many figures that I haven't given much thought to for quite a while. I really like the pairing of XTB Toro with MP45. They look fantastic together, and now after seeing earthrise Cliffjumper, I'm very interested to see how Takara could do a chibi car Cliffjumper to match. While a lot of people just want a re-shell of MP45, I think Cliffjumper should get a new mold entirely. I think done properly, he'd still need the narrower false chest, but wouldn't require as big of a backpack as MP45. I really love the new Bee. The vibrant mac & cheese yellow really stands out among the other Ark bots. Just love him! Thankfully, no paint chipping or breaks.

 

oh Takara, I just opened my one since I got more time with the lockdown.

SMH, FFS,

Busted MP-44 Knees and now this.. ahhhhhh...

 

This guy has SEVERE paint chipping problems. Has someone found the correct paint to cover the chipping?

 

I believe it’s lemon yellow

 

It chips so easily because it's too thick. I get it They're going for the "candy" paint look, but it always seemed to me Bee actually may have gotten painted twice on some parts, like the first coat was incorrectly applied and instead of discarding it, they tried painting over again.

 

bit more yolk yellow

 

Son of a bee , I was wonderinng why was the arm getting loose . Crack on the mold line

 

Can't wait for V 3.0.