ZetaToys Armageddon/Bruticon (Combaticons/Bruticus)

Discussion in 'Transformers 3rd Party Discussion' started by teron, May 2, 2016.

  1. ARedmond

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    After having it preordered since last August, Fine finally arrived today - only for me to discover that due to a shipping mixup, I received the Armageddon set instead of Bruticon (after triple checking to make sure I'd ordered the correct version). Back to waiting while I get it resolved!
     
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    That really sucks man, where did you preorder it from? It's definitely worth the wait.
     
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    That’s sucks. I thought I got the Armageddon set as well too, but it was just the box art. Hopefully your retailer can make things right.
     
  4. blurr95

    blurr95 Team Monkey Pants

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    Not being a smart a$$, but did you open it to make sure.
     
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  5. ARedmond

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    Definitely - I didn't even notice the box until after I'd opened it and went back to check. I pulled out swindle and remarked to my wife "this doesn't seem especially metallic-painted". Then I saw the teal, partsforming pants, and the original version grey feet, so it's pretty definitively Armageddon.

    I bought it from TCP, so I'm sure they'll help me get it swapped for the correct set, just minorly annoying dealing with shipping Armageddon back.
     
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    blurr95 Team Monkey Pants

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    Sorry for your luck then. Definitely sucks. Bruticon is amazing looking.
     
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    Bruticon The DVJ Veteran

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    Why thank you but please stop peeping in though my bedroom window.
     
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    Bruticon is on sale right now $430 on Tfsource with $40 credit.
     
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    blurr95 Team Monkey Pants

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    Sorry
     
  10. ARedmond

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    Looks like TCP received the wrong version of this set from Zeta (they didn't even have the Armageddon version on their site until this morning when they realized what had happened). The good news is that they're sending me a shipping label and refunding me for the cost of the figure. Maybe I'll take advantage of the TFsource sale/promo.
     
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    That ends up working out in the end I guess. Otherwise if you have patience you can order from Show Z, avoid the taxes that TFSource charges, and save a few dollars??
     
  12. ARedmond

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    Thankfully since moving to Oregon, I don't have to worry about domestic (US) sales taxes!
     
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  13. djmajin

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    my Frankenstein'd Zeta Bruticus pieced together from several versions to try and make it as toon accurate as possible
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    Is it just me or has nobody done a video review of this version yet?
     
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    Did anyone here buy ZA-08 the toy coloured version? Not seen any in hand pics.
     
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    Blingotron Too Poor For Floor Polish

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    So I finally got around to being able to examine my Bruticon and as others have reported there is a piece on the helicopter that broke off in-box. Looks like it's area of the box got a nice hit and is quite dented. Welp, off to see if ShowZ can get me the part... Ugh.

    BTW, if they can't does anyone have a surefire way of reattaching that piece?

    Also this is the piece I mean, i'm sure everyone knows, though. Only difference is mine snapped on the other side than in @junkbot's picture (below).
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  17. ARedmond

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    Mine finally arrived a few weeks ago. I immediately checked Vortex to see if either of the engines had broken off - they were fine, but I had a big paint chip on the new diecast chestplate. Thankfully I was able to put a waterslide insignia over the chip, and it looks fine enough.
     
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    This is why they should be using plastic blister inserts. Foam and styrofoam will transfer any impact force right onto the figure. Those plastic inserts make use of dead space, which prevents impact force from reaching the figure.

    For whatever else they do wrong, at least Takara knows to use blisterpacks.
     
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    Hey everyone,

    I own the original Zeta Toys Armageddon, which has become damaged over time. The leg pieces that attach to the hips in the combiner upper/lower torso have stressed and cracked due to how strong the spring is for the ratchet. Again, this happened over time from normal use, I manipulated those joints only a handful of times. I took it apart to find that the hole where the screw keeps the two pieces together cracked into multiple pieces. Also, the pressure from the spring stressed and bent the leg piece. The attached images are of one side; however, there is similar damage to both sides.

    I'm wondering if anyone else has experienced a similar issue, if you were able to fix it, and if so, how? I bought my set from TFSource who I reached out to, but unfortunately they cannot help.

    Thanks
     

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  20. TransformerFanatic

    TransformerFanatic When a spark goes online, there is great joy...

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    Every time I get a ping from a Zeta thread it's someone reporting a new breakage. I wish someone else besides Zeta would make G1MP combiners.
     
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