Transform Element Toys MM01 Interstellar Wasp Tiger (T-Beast Bumblebee)

Discussion in 'Transformers 3rd Party Discussion' started by Cheem The Rup, Oct 10, 2018.

  1. xueyue2

    xueyue2 Well-Known Member

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    Just talk to showz, he is very good with support.
     
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    marvel b Bearer of the Matrix of Smash

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    That's good to hear. I've contacted them now and hoping for the best
     
  3. NickKnack13

    NickKnack13 Robo-Zoo Keeper

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    I have mine on hold at Show.Z since I'm not in a rush for this one, and I contacted them to see if they can inspect mine for QC issues. I figure if they have it and they're who I'm gonna have to contact if it does, might as well get it checked while its there right? Hopefully they can check it but I'm not holding my breath, they gotta be busy after all.
     
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    Just got a shipping notice from TCP that my replacement Right ankle is in the mail!
     
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    Shit, bought this on Ali after watching Ben's review, didn't know about the qc issues. It was about $47 shipped, now I'm wondering if I should cancel, since it hasn't yet shipped.

    Does TE provide any after sales / parts services, or do you have to go through the seller?

    Cya
    Raziel-chan
     
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    So the hinges the tiger head and ass are on are the stupidest design possible. They're the width of styrene and when I rotated the ass section the screw was too tight I guess and snapped the 1mm ring of plastic it was screwed into, duh. Who thought something thinner than a plastic tab would take ANY torque? The screw for the head armature was already loosened a lot on mine.

    Really didn't like this in hand at first, but it quickly grew on me.
    Wtf? His thrusters become blasters? I got 2 right hand ones and the ankle tilts were swapped on mine. Still worth it, despite really stupid armature design. If I didn't customize, I don't think I would be okay with these parts that are destined to break.

    I was being a little unfair because half the armature is metal, but the rest is plastic weak point.
     

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    Yeah, I had the same issue with my shoulder/tail section. Also, the joint at the bot mode hips isn't much thicker, and that came off out of the box.
     
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    ugly beast mode (look like a dude on all 4). Maybe a different company will improve on this
     
  9. Razzy

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    Well, he arrived today and I like how he looks in-hand. Haven't transformed him yet and I'm going to be extra careful with those shoulder rings.

    I seem to have gotten two proper ankles, they both tilt inwards, but I've also gotten two left blasters.

    Does anyone know how to contact TE? Or should I just try to go through the seller? I kinda dread trying to explain the problem to someone from China with possibly an extremely vague grasp of English.

    Cya
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    Try to keep it as simple as possible with word choices and use photos whenever possible to indicate the issue. It's been just about a month since I submitted a request with TCP for a replacement cannon for me 2 right ones and haven't heard anything back. Sent them a message over the weekend for any followup. Given what a rush job this release seemed to be, its hard to predict what that could mean for parts availability.
     
  11. xueyue2

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    Since this and the Mirage all from TE, and I do see a lot people in China already get the TF Mirage fix, so I don't see why fix part for this will be a problem.
     
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    Thanks, I'll try that. If it turns out they don't offer replacement parts, we could always send each other one blaster. XD

    Cya
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    Had to double check, he's been back in the box for awhile. Turns out I have two left cannons after all.
     
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    I had two of the same cannon, but if you open the hand and get it turned around the right way, you can get the blaster to fit on the other hand. Doesn't seem to stress anything when I did it.
     
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    You CAN get it, but it definitely doesn't line up smoothly like intended.
     
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    Really would like to see the alternate T-beast version of bee. Give me a 7”-8” chunky little bot that transforms into a huge bee. I ca. Do without the rainbow shimmer and shine wings though 36EE5CEF-6B0E-4D82-8999-1691A2AB3A54.jpeg
     
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    I think thatd look even better if they leaned into the chibi asthetic, and they could just give two heads, one for realistic, and other sd. Especially since bees head turns into a bee. Easy to do, and offers more options
     
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    So, just got a response from TCP, apparently they never got the photos I submitted them a month ago so they never ordered the replacement part I requested like they claimed they had, and never followed up with me at all, so we're essentially starting the whole process over from scratch a month later now...
     
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    I ordered on off Ebay and it came with 2 of the same blasters/hammer heads and 2 of the same ankle. The seller said to contact Transform Element for replacement parts. Anybody know where I should go?
     
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    Got to say... I do not recommend this figure.
    It's one of the worst figures I've purchased in a long time and the 2nd transform element bot I've received that has had what I'd call 2/10 quality.

    My figure has all of the following issues...

    1. White paint in feet all scratched and chipped
    2. Feet installed incorrectly (ankle tilts both tilt outward)
    3. Armature that connects left shoulder not pinned correctly and arm ring is broken
    4. Arm flap that covers lower arm is wrong piece and doesn't peg in
    5. Blaster cannons (2 left side included, missing 1 right side)
    6. Lots of paint issues where black paint work is not applied or missing or just poor.

    I had similar issues with the TE Mirage. I love their prime but I think their subsequent releases, even if cheap and look good are poorly made.

    I'd avoid this figure and I personally will be thinking twice before buying more from this company. I'm sure some will say I got a lemon, however to have so many issues with one figure? That's just the sign of poor qc and cheap materials.

    I'm also kind of mad at a certain popular reviewer who is know for his gushing over figures. Not that it's his fault, and I'd already bought the figure...bht I'd think any collector would know immediately upon touching the figure that the armature and hinges that the head and tail are attached to is an extremely crappy design choice and is just prone to breakage as it's so weak. To not call it out in the review is irresponsible if you're trying to do an honest review.



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