KO MP-36 THF-Dynastron

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  1. Jim1981

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    There were other things that annoyed me on my version. Like the missing clear plastic in the chest and paint blemishes. Just wanted to post this to warn there are multiple versions of the THF Megs out there.
     
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    Missing clear plastic in the chest? Like... it was just gone? Or replaced with normal plastic?

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    believe it was silver painted plastic rather than the little clear bits on the chest panel that displeased him.
     
  4. Jim1981

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    Correct. It had silver plastic rather then clear plastic in the chest, like in the first version of the THF and also in IT, KO and original.
     
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    Mine has that as well. Also, I believe the coloured, translucent parts on its abdomen are actually one yellow piece with blue and red colour over it. From what I believe I saw on mine that is.
     
  6. Prime Sinister

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    I tried transforming my THF-03 Dynastron. The first step turning the chest 90 degrees and pushing upwards, it did not collapse enough for the side panels to close on top. Did anyone else have this issue?
     
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    I don't remember the transformation well enough to know exactly which step you mean, but I do find that all the panels don't -quite- line up on my THF Megatron in gun mode.

    I assumed this was because the tolerances were different between the toy-style chestplate and the standard one (I use the toy-style chest). I haven't tested with the standard chest to see if it's different, but I think this was the consensus when it came up a couple of years ago.

    I got into the habit of just popping the chest plate off before transforming (not ideal, but I shift modes on him so rarely).

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  8. Prime Sinister

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    Thanks for the tip SMOG. If I unhinge the neck pin I can fully compress up the chest, but now can’t flip the back and gun barrel over Meg’s head. Guess this KO wasn’t meant to be transformed. Oh well, I still have Apollyon to transform.
     
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    In fairness, Apollyon has the better gun mode, so not the worst trade I guess? :) 

    Are you having the same issue with both of the THF chestplates?

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    Guys just a headsup,

    I've bought THF Dynastron from Aliexpress seller SuperFigure2 Store. They sold me a used copy that's a bit loose. The chest still had sticker residue and removal scratches. He also had paper stuck in the heel so he wouldnt collaps on his own weight (somewhat loose heel).
    Aliexpress didnt do anything about it outside of having me ship the figure back which i had to pay.

    Watchout for this seller. In my case he was dishonest.
     
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    Even when the chest plate is removed, I still have difficulty compressing it upwards to be flush enough for the side panels to close over it.
     
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    Oh? That's weird then. Mine collapses adequately when I remove the chestplate.

    For what it's worth, I found the transformation to be a bit fussy, but in the end I got it into its proper configuration. Maybe there's a missed step somewhere?

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    The hinge to sharply collapse the chest against his face doesn’t seem to rotate enough. I tried adding shock oil but still no luck. Just can’t get past the key transformation step.
     
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    That sounds like a QC issue, for sure... maybe the pin on the hinge was driven in crooked or something. :( 

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    Are you guys painting the inner legs? I should really do that.

    I like that you've blacked in the flanks of the face. The paint job from the factory looks kind of weird there.

    I gave mine a silver face, and did some similar darkening inside the 'helmet'.

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    Ahoi Abigail, I just opened the gun to have a look and the originally installed batteries are "Varta V357 / V76PX". I hope that will help you.
     
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