Oh, I know the box art and instructions had it one way, and even the comic (mostly, but not always) had the cars on the back. But when you're young you want a toy to play with more than one to look perfect. Or at least I did. Knee articulation without hip is better than nothing - and it's certainly better than knees that bend the wrong way!

Sadly, I don't have space to pose bots in battles. I strongly disagree with the dreary Fanstoys "no-one poses bots from the back" point of view, and I like bots to look good from all angles. But they do have to live front-on to fit in the cabinets.

But it's all personal preference. You never had yours that way, which is fine. And it's good for you since almost everything comes that way. It's nice to get the option, though. I love MS Menasor for this. You have so many options for the positions and orientations of the limb-bots.

 

I feel like I saw some of these at TFCon LA this past month. I have the other two versions because I'm partially delusional. Hopefully those who are waiting for the G2 version get it soon and blemish free. Still, that color palette just makes me think he was mugged by a basket of Easter Eggs.

 

G2 is hideous. Which is why I love it.

I need those Omnibots. I have two of each on order, thinking of springing for a third for the weird weaponized modes.

 

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder after all.

 

I have the original 3 and all the yellow repaints on po.

 

I still question if any of those repaints will ever get made. I can't imagine them making them unless they get alot of preorders.

 

Well, Rumble certainly took it.

 

I've just finished transforming this guy and...


Can anyone tell me what they were thinking with this knee articulation? No way it's going to last without breaking, even without moving the knee...

 

Is the screw and mounting peg intact? If so you can try pressing it back together and snugging the screw in. Attempting to bend the knee has to be done at the knee joint. Holding it and slightly bracing the lower leg.

The knees on the Youth version (at least on mine) are smoother compared to the first run Toon versions were. Mine broke at the first transformation. The knee screw sheared off with ever the slightest twist.

Xtransbots sent me replacements. So try them. I’m waiting to catch up with them next month because of the “epidemic” they’re experiencing at the moment for other replacements and are limited or can’t ship at the moment.

Overall it’s a design that should have gone a few more iterations in that particular section. A flat pressed jointed rivet would have been better and allow it stronger stability and rotation.

 

I had that. They sent me a new waist and thighs.

 

Honestly, I would get a replacement and then get this set.

You don't have to use Taobao. It's available on FB.

 

I thought the gap I had was bad, yikes.

 

I just have the first two G2 cars and am thinking about letting them go to help pay for Xtransbot’s Motormaster.

 

Looks like a nice kit. Wish they'd work with someone to make them easier to get and ALSO wish they could get someone to actually mold their designs. I guess volume is too low and doesn't justify the tooling to do it or something. man its a good design.

 

I received my new back piece from @jimmyh this afternoon and I’m very pleased. Easy to install and solidifies the whole upper body. I’m so pleased I’ve ordered an additional one for my Toon Menasor.

Cheers.

 

It would be great to work something out with him because he has so much great stuff and some of it is just not cost effective to buy after going through an agent and paying fees. I really want his kit for the Jinbao oversized Devastator but seeing someone's invoice, they paid as much for the kit as the Devastator itself costs! So for that it's not worth it to turn total investment on the Jinbao into near $500

If hes on Facebook like @nomolos said and can be dealt with directly, maybe getting a group buy together can make things work out for him and us.

 

Nice! Looks really good, I definitely need to make an order with jimmyh at somepoint

 

Anyone interested in toon Crackup and Flipout? Both have been transformed many times, but are in great shape, I'd say 8/10. I don't have the original boxes (disposed of for space reasons), but have all accessories and instructions. Looking for $50 USD each ($63 CAD), or take the pair for $90 USD ($113 CAD). Shipping at buyer's expense, or local pick-up in the Toronto area. PayPal Friends & Family preferred. PM for pics.

 

So the youth trailer came in and I absolutely hate this thing, transformed it into robot mode and I know for a fact I will never transform this again, holy moly that was the most frustrating transformation I’ve ever done.

On a positive note, robot mode looks amazing, and goes perfectly with my zeta superion. It also seems like the knees are good… for now…