FansToys FT-22 Koot (Masterpiece Kup)

Discussion in 'Transformers 3rd Party Discussion' started by o1dpain1ess, Oct 22, 2016.

  1. Zentropy

    Zentropy Toys > Fiction

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    Thanks. I typically like XTB engineering and have several of their figures, but in photos, Locke just looks dull to me. His colors are very low-saturation, and the finish looks almost matte. Maybe he looks better in-hand, but I don't know anyone who has him. His alt mode in my opinion is the worst part-- just a monochromatic slab with wheels. I really wish they'd given him a translucent windscreen or added some paint apps to the sides and rear, just to break up the... nothingness.

    I haven't read much about Locke, but perhaps I'll check out some of the reported issues you allude to. What is the major problem with Locke "v1.0"?
     
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    Unfortunately there appears to be a widespread litany of issues based on the sample size of initial Locke owners discussion responses, from severely negligent QA/QC, broken figures right out of the box, dubious areas of engineering, etc. Undoubtably, trust & confidence with XTB has taken quite the hit. Still waiting to see how XTB sufficiently handles this delicate situation and make it right with the customers whole again.
     
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  3. smkspy

    smkspy Remember true fans

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    Well, got my Koot from TF express in record time of 10 days. Haven't tried to transform him yet...honestly about 75% of my FT figures I never transformed, but initial impression is that good. I think I like how he looks more than Locke though I do wish his gun was smaller, but targetmaster is definitely high quality than reports of Locke.

    Got the OG movie cast complete though, huzzah.
     
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  4. TF Collector

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    Anyone remember how Fans Toys ended up producing movie versions of Quietus and Sovereign? Didn’t someone make a poll to show people wanted it? Maybe we could get a movie colored Koot with more muted colors. If Koot had Locke’s colors, it would be a win imo.
     
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    I just opened Koot and I can’t seem to get this shin flap to close. Anyone else have this problem and can recommend a fix? Thanks E3F6667F-616A-41DB-AD1C-910ED9FDC38D.jpeg
     
  6. TF Collector

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    I just got married and purchased a house so I am letting go of a few things - I have a Fans Toys Koot newest version MISB for sale in my BST thread. Mods, if this is considered and advertisement and isn't allowed, please delete.
     
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  7. Chrackalakis

    Chrackalakis Astrotrain Engineer

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    I have a MISB Koot for sale in the Junkion Exchange that I bought to keep as a MISB second, if anyone is still needing one.

    I'm still trying to fund my Haslab Unicron. :oops: 
     
  8. jma141

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    Does anyone have any idea of where I can get extra cigars for Koot? Both of mine fell on the carpet and vanished. FT service said they are out of them. :( 
     
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  9. Trailbreaker77

    Trailbreaker77 Camaro Club! Veteran TFW2005 Supporter

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    I have the exact problem with my figure, one of the worst FT figures in my mind. Total crap.
     
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  10. ChromeMagnus

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    @collectorcrafts @pezley @transformer_78 can you reproduce FT-22's cigars for sale? A lot of people are losing their original cigars.
     
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  11. pezley

    pezley Well-Known Member

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    That's an easy one. I currently have orange resin in the vat. You can have one in orange:D 
     
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  12. M Alex

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    You can have it in any color - as long as it is orange.

    I'll show myself out.
     
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  13. jma141

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    Sadly I could probably roll some clay and make one that actually stays better lol. I'm a completist though.
     
  14. Hicks_Royel

    Hicks_Royel Hurts feelings being honest.

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    It is unfortunate that we never got a repaint is this manner.
     
  15. ChromeMagnus

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    As long as you can offer it in the original black too. :) 
     
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    i just got my koot a week ago and this seems to be a semi issue for me as well. I can get it to stay in but it seems to want to pop out pretty easily. Only the left leg. I will say though, in hand the colors really pop. I’ve seen 100s of pics of him but he looks better in person.
     
  17. Zagginhoof

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    Sorry to hear that. I went thru my retailer to get a replacement part and after a few weeks they said FTs didn’t have any. I immediately emailed Fanstoys explaining the situation and within minutes they replied saying they would send the retailer the part. Not sure what the confusion/miscommunication was between them but hopefully they’ll all come thru for me.
    And I agree he does look better in person!
     
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  18. collectorcrafts

    collectorcrafts Made BY a collector, FOR collectors.

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    I'll add that to the list and have a look.
     
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    I finally transformed my Koot today. And it was...actually not bad at all!


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    I followed this transformation guide (and I recommend anyone else transforming Koot do the same:






    Also I should mention that I didn't have to do the modification suggested in the video, and I was still able to unpeg and peg that part easily. This might be because I have the reissue. At any rate, I suggest trying it without the modification first.
     
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  20. TransformerFanatic

    TransformerFanatic When a spark goes online, there is great joy...

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    The reissue fixed the transformation with better clearances and a redesigned fender/wheelwell area IIRC. Nobody with the reissue should have to mod.

    Looks great though! Good work! Glad it went well. Any paint rub?
     
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