Magic Square Toys Legends Optimus Prime 2.0

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  1. NOCV

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    Where the stand arm inserts, there is a 1 cm gap between the floor of that port, and the surface of whatever the stand is sitting on. The middle panel can flex towards the surface of whatever the stand is sitting on when inserting the stand arm, or attaching a figure to it, because of that gap.

    Other than that, I think it is stable enough for Legends & Legends+, as long as the center of gravity stays pretty close to where the port is on the stand.
     
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    That's a nice observation. Do others have the same issue?
    That was exactly what he explained!
    Genius!
    Don't you confuse with MP-44? The top of the repair bay comes of so you can use the rest as a stand IIRC.
    Double genius!
     
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  3. TIKnTIN

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    :rolleyes:  i was wondering why they made it so easy to detach. yeah, definitely agree with you that it's missing a screw and detaching was NOT intentional. :p 
     
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    They only just shipped it, weeks later... disappointing
    I'll stick with showz
     
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    yeah that sucks. why did you wait weeks to inquire? never had that issue with BBB. ShowZ on the other hand, their new delivery service can't find my house anymore and 2x figures got sent back then were sold out. BBB all the way for me now.
     
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    Didn't inquire, just got the shipping notice in my inbox
     
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    I have to get a figure from them and I never used them so that is good to know. Have you used them for a long time? Sorry for the off-topic
     
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    So I've clearly caught the bug again after not buying anything other than Marvel Legends for a while and actually selling a few none essential bits off... just bought this guy on sale at ShowZ and had some points as well...
    Quite happy with £42 for him!!
     
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    You will love him. Especially at that price!
     
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    Yeah that was my thinking mate. Plus I'll get summat back from selling my original V1 Prime... so if I'm really lucky he'll have cost me nowt. :) 
     
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    I think you should keep your V1. They both look very cool side to side!
     
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    What is that armature holding Optimus there? What company makes it?
     
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    Not sure who originally made it, but plenty of people have knocked it off. Just search ebay, aliexpress, or amazon for "Action Display Stand", sort from cheapest to most expensive. You're looking for a set that looks like
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    Pre-covid you could get them $1.50 ea, but it looks like $2-3 is the cheapest now. I use these because they come with a bunch of parts, can connect via 3 or 5 mm pegs, and you can combine multiple stand sets to make taller stands.

    They're terrific for legends, and are pretty much what I design every display stand compatible piece around.
     
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    Bandai Tamashii Nations stage stand.
     
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    Thanks!

    And a random thought: (Only if you feel like making these suggestions) Optimus needs a guitar. And maybe a Mic/or a Sax for Jazz? More musical instruments for other bots/cons?
     
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    That's a great idea!
     
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    Thank you. I was thinking about those puny horns that the Constructicons had in TF:TM, and how MS(?) released them...

    Then my mind wandered...What if Optimus & Megatron settled their differences through music instead of weaponry?

    That actually sounds like a wacky G1 episode, doesn't it...
     
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    Is this because I'm a musician?

    Hmm. Would OP be a Les Paul guy? Strat? Tellie? Nah, I think SG.

    I'm gonna need a couple days to get the loot crates just right, but what do you guys think of this gray for the neutral gray color option? I'm worried it's too dark, since most shelves probably aren't that well-lit (I know mine aren't).

    IMG_20220705_054525_1.jpg
     
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    Give him Par Metheny's guitar! That would be awesome for my father who is a guitarist as well.
     
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    Op is gonna trade his ax for an ax
     
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