First look at Kingdom Rodimus

Discussion in 'Transformers News and Rumors' started by Daimao, Mar 3, 2021.

  1. Optimugatron

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    I'm having trouble keeping the backpack tabbed into the windshield. I've tried thickening the black tab/clip with super glue and floor polish, but it keeps popping loose easily...

    Any suggestions on what else I can try? I sincerely love this figure and it has become favorite desk bot and fiddle-figure, but the backpack is annoying...
     
  2. Yuuki

    Yuuki Why do I even bother

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    Huffer: wanted for murder of Autobot leader, Optimus Prime

    I mean I did't like him in the show too much either, but jeez that's taking it a bit far! :lol 

    It sounds like a tollerance issue with the tooth of the connector, I'd check it to see if the teeth are warped or stressed. You might be able to thicken the port if it is?
     
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  3. 2fabdad

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    Must be a fluke. The black hinge may hitting on some mold flange.
     
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  4. Rodimus Prime

    Rodimus Prime Sola Gratia, Sola Fide TFW2005 Supporter

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    You have to fold it properly. My first one didn't want to, and I had to work with it.
     
  5. Optimugatron

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    Already tried, thank you.

    No visible stressing or mold flash.

    Definitely folding it correctly.

    It most likely a tolerances issue. Was just looking for some black magic I might not have heard of... Thank you all for your advice!
     
  6. 2fabdad

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    You got a lemon. 1 of the 3 I bought was jank
     
  7. Lklee78

    Lklee78 Autobot

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    Same with my copy. It seems to clip in pretty good as it makes a click sound. But one touch and it gets detached. It get anoying when handling the figure.
     
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  8. sergizgz1

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    any way to close correctly the trailer?
     
  9. Rodimus Prime

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    You have to get the turret folded *exactly* right.
     
  10. Magna Prime

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    Why on earth can't I get this from target. It's like it's not anywhere in the state of Missouri at target.
     
  11. Metalwario64

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    Because of the shipping delays caused by labor shortages at the ports.
     
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  12. Rodimus Prime

    Rodimus Prime Sola Gratia, Sola Fide TFW2005 Supporter

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    FTFY.
     
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  13. Fafnir72

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    What he said.
     
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  14. Metalwario64

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    Yeah, definitely. :p 
     
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    I've heard of people closing it up using some light heating from a hair dryer to help it "set" into just the right shape. I'd be really careful doing this though. But I think that's more of a solution if your trailer cannot close even if the cannon is removed.
     
  16. Lklee78

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    Dabbing some super glue on the tabs worked for me. Just be careful not to use too much or else you’ll have to do some sanding.
     
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    rodimus prime has been in-stock for free shipping at Target.com continuously for the last 3 weeks and counting.
     
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  18. Optimugatron

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    It's also available on Amazon.
     
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    i'm looking at adding a rodimus to my collection - what do you all prefer, kingdom, or mp-9?
     
  20. Rodimus_Prime

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    Prisoner of the moment, I would suggest go for Kingdom. Outside of a few kinks mentioned in this thread. Overall a good modern toy depiction of the G1 Rodimus Prime.
     
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