Is it crazy that I'd want the whole thing to be all chromed out like the animation model?

 

He wasn't though.. right?
Just the chest and the shoulder pads. I wouldn't mind his claws were given a light metal chrome job though.

 

Only problem was his size. I really wish that he and TM2 Blackarachnia had swapped size classes.


It's weird because other than those two figures the scale among season 2 and 3 figures was pretty decent.

 

Dinobot 1 was actually far more chromed than Dinobot II

 

Damn, I remember him looking a lot shinier. I guess some episodes just make him look more reflective depending on the light.

 

Isn't Transmetal 2 Dinobot next on the list for that company who is doing Tigerhawk?

 

I sure as hell hope so!! But seriously though, I need that Tigerhawk!! Have there been any news on that Tigerhawk??

 

I got my re issues Primal and Megs from Wal-mart today in the mail. I was excited to get them as I wanted them as a kid and never was able too. One thing odd about the Megs, like the chest/torso area in robot mode seemed like it had this "oil" on it for lack of a better term? Does that make sense to anyone? It wasn't like from the plastic melting or anything, I just noticed my fingers felt that way after transforming it.

 

Wtf??   . Yea, that's definitely odd!! Was anything else, like the packaging "oily"?? I wonder if something spilled on it/ into it in transit.

 

Creature Feature.

 

I was thinking. Why is the sexy little Vertabreak mold the only Scout Fossilizer we're getting? People were bummed about no Sabertooth or Gator, and while not Deluxe, this seems like a good place for them.

 

Not that I can tell, though its not the first time I've had that with a transformers over the years. Like I said I don't think it was anything melting, just you know sometimes when you get something on your fingers and like it doesn't feel how it should when they're clean after handling something? Thats the best I can put it into words

 

This one is staying MISB



Edit fixed up the shelf. MP is with my other MP figures

 

Got vintage Beast Wars Megatron in the mail today. It's definitely a product of its times and fine for what it is. Definitely have some QC issues, though. Water gimmick is useless and barely works unless you want a drooling, spitting dino. Troubleshooted the spring loaded dino tail issues, and I think I figured out where the problem is (or at least part of it). Have a partial fix without taking apart the whole thing. The thicc missile launchers are the only gimmick that works out of box. Found several screws that weren't screwed in all the way; at least on ours, most noticeably the lower dino jaw. Tightened that screw to close the midline jaw gap. The unpainted bot mode head does look odd.

"Now stay, don't extend, just stay!"

 

Ok, fixed the dino mouth problem for Vintage Beast Wars Predacon Megatron. Don't have the original but noticed the same problem on old video reviews. Basically, reversing the hinge fixes the problem. The mouth even locks into place now when fully open.

Note: Only tested on 2021 Re-Issue.

I also put the tutorial in my bloated modding thread for future reference: Heavy/Scratch: - Various mods (of mods), custom stuff

Tools Needed: #0 Phillips screwdriver with a blunted tip (if pointy, may strip screw head, otherwise use a metal file or low grit sandpaper to make it blunt).

Remove this screw.


Pry open lower jaw halves just wide enough to release the bottom part of the inner hinge. Notice how the triangular bumps are on the front side of the hinge. Simply rotate the hinge sideways to release the top part.


This is the inner hinge...which was installed backwards.


Now replace the hinge in the proper orientation with the triangular bumps facing backwards: Basically, do the reverse of above to get the hinge back into place. Turn sideways to get the top part of the hinge back in. The triangular bumps should now be on the back part of the hinge. Then pry open the bottom jaw halves just wide enough to get the bottom part of the hinge back into place. Replace the screw.


Even with the water cannon piece in place, he is finally able to hold his jaw open. The water cannon also works (marginally) better.


"YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS..........."


Edit:
(Partial) Fix for the Dino Tail mechanism

The spring loaded mechanism definitely doesn't work like the original out the box after viewing various videos. The left arm does not want to collapse but stays extended.

This is the dino tail arm extended:


There were multiple loose screws on the dino tail, but tightening them didn't seem to improve the problem, except for one. [On a side note, NEVER overtighten screws.]

This screw was quite loose (closest to the latch bar). Tightening the screw did help to keep the arm collapsed (it may extend a little bit and then stay). However, when fully tightened, the dino tail arm then did not want to comfortably extend. Loosened the screw a little bit and then found a happy medium where the arm would stay collapsed most of the time but still able to extend out when the latch is pulled. For me, this was around 1/2 rotation counterclockwise of "snug".


After playing around more with the dino tail arm, it does work better now. It seems that the latch bar and the gears get out of position. 1st, adjust the screw as above. If the arm is collapsed and the latch bar is out, then push the latch bar all the way in with the arm still collapsed. That should then keep the arm in place. If not, then consider tightening the screw a little more (again, never overtighten). If the arm is collapsed, the latch bar is in, but still doesn't stay in place, then with the arm still collapsed, pull the latch bar out and then all the way back in to "reset" the bar and gears position.

Of course, the simplest (but not "proper") fix is to simply close the tail flap like this:


The tab from the flap will bump into the circular part of the arm and help it stay collapsed.

 

Nice catch on the misassembled part in the T-Rex head.

As for the tail, it’s supposed to be fully extended. When you push the lever, the claw opens up and it snaps back closed when you release it. At least, that’s how it worked on the original toy as well.

If you fold down the pincer after collapsing the tail, it will stay in place. That’s what I’ve always done.