Titans Return Deluxe Class Wolfwire, AKA Weirdwolf

Discussion in 'Transformers Feedback & Reviews' started by CountDrunkula, Aug 26, 2016.

  1. WarInTheFloor

    WarInTheFloor Well-Known Member

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    Guys
    I have a completely different take on the hinge breaking issue.
    I think it is a function of the canopy bridging across that torso joint that can collapse/ expand. Just do not ever try and move that thing with it in place. Thr first and last things you should do in the Transformation procedure is Open the canopy first thing/.. close the canopy last thing. I think foi you do that they should stop breaking. Mine has seen some hard play and its still ok so far. Great fun figure by the way, I use him as a pet for Sixshot a lot, Galvatronus messenger, an adjunct Combaticon as well as adding him to various factions just because I like the color he adds. I wish the wolf hands his some way in bot mde is about my only gripe with him, and his gun is a little ungainly but that's the case with a lot fo these headtargetpower masters
     
  2. ultramagnus1

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    I know I'm extremely late to the party but I just wanted to say I love weirdwolf. He's not wolfwire lol. The only two issues I have is monzo is quite loose in head mode and I'm not overly impressed with his gun. It doesn't sit well in his hands. His sword is lovely though.
     
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  3. WarInTheFloor

    WarInTheFloor Well-Known Member

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    The gun works well as a goober in Wolf mode if you plug it into the crotch area peg hole, I actually display mine that way. ..." belly gun" I tell my kids
    but they know

    they know
     
  4. Liminality

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    I always open the canopy before transformation and today it finally broke. In multiple places. /sigh
     
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  5. spark crusher

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    Wolfwire hinge by Sparkcrusher did this for mine. was going to sell, but thought it would be of help to you all (or at least, those who can print) so made it a freebie :) 
     
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  6. titosan05

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    Hello!
    After 3 years i decided to buy it again (3th time) but i didn't open the package. I'm waiting for the final recomendation for this figure in order to prevent the "Wolfwire's Curse" (hinge cracking).
    What should i do before transforming it?
     
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  7. DecepticonKO

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    Haha funny I'm doing the exact same thing
     
  8. DecepticonKO

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    Can someone whip something up on Shapeways just to replace the whole back piece completely. All you have to do is push the pin out and put the new back piece.
     
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  9. Shin Densetsu

    Shin Densetsu I WILL DESTROY YOU Content Contributor Veteran

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    Wow transformed mine this past weekend and the left part of the hinge snapped. Is it just the yellow hinges snapping, for you guys, not the translucent red plastic?
     
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  10. bellpeppers

    bellpeppers A Meat Popsicle

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    Mine has been in my "for sale" tote.
    I'll have to pull him out and check it out.
     
  11. titosan05

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    Same here
     
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  12. theestampede

    theestampede Wandering Artist

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    pulled out my japanese version today as I've been in a TR mood lately and the hinge was broken on mine. That whole back panel had cracks, even in the window pane. Wtf
     
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    Hmmmm any upgrade kit? For the cockpit i mean. It would be nice
     
  14. Dirge121

    Dirge121 I'll be your end of days

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    The hinge on mine crumbled today, a let down for sure. It’s a cool looking figure but structurally flawed.
     
  15. theestampede

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    I've actually made one, though I haven't had a chance to print it out for testing yet. Gotta test it and change up the aesthetics a bit before I put it online.

    Cannopy.png
     
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    yall complainin bout the hinge cracking, i caught a real life wolf in my bathroom today and after he stopped biting me i realized he didn't even have a cockpit at all. what a rip
     
  17. Aigis

    Aigis Anti Shadow Weapon TFW2005 Supporter

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    the hinge on mine finally broke, the yellow part. Shame, but he can still be transformed so eh. A replacement piece would be cool.
     
  18. ZombehDino

    ZombehDino Fast as a Sharkticon

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    Sorry to necro but I thought I'd throw this on here: I transformed my Weirdwolf(wire) for the first time in a while today and... the hinge is totally fine. No breaks or even stress marks as far as I can tell, and I've had mine for over 3.5 years now. I wanted to post this because right out of the box I did the mod that several people suggested back in 2017, which was to shave/cut down the tab that locks the canopy in wolf mode in the hopes of taking stress off of the hinge.

    I'm pretty confident that suggestion was on the money, because I've transformed mine many times now and I don't see any damage whatsoever. I'd strongly recommend that anyone who buys a new Weirdwolf or has one that's still intact to give this mod a shot (but still handle the hinge carefully regardless). Several years on I can say with some certainty that it works or at least helps abate the issue.
     
  19. Rumble02

    Rumble02 Radicon of Obliticons

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    Are you able to print and then ship this? I do not have a 3d printer.
     
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  20. spark crusher

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    i would, but im in the uk.