I got my TRU MP SW, and like most people realized the potential (and I saw the pics of the thrusters broken, but not the fins) for breakage on the MP Laserbeak/Buzzsaw mold on their tailfin and Thruster assemblies. The thruster is easy enough to avoid, just fold it slowly and in the correct sequence (like MP Starscream wing joints), but the vertical tailfins give me concern.
The tailfin are way too tight and I haven't seen pics of where exactly are they breaking, but they look like they could go any minute.
My questions are, anyone knows any way to alleviate this besides using some oil?, and where exactly are these fins breaking off?, at the base?, or are they breaking at the joint?
Sorry for the long winded post, just need some info.
Like always, thanks for the posts and the support guys.

 

Bump since I'm also curious. Buzzsaw's tight but I got the fins up, One of Laserbeak's is certain to break if I push it up any harder trying to get the fin vertical.

 

I posted my fix to the tight joints/tail fin problem on the multi page Soundwave QC thread already. Also the fix for my index finger joint issue many people have is posted there as well. http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transformers-toy-discussion/948234-hasbro-mp-soundwave-qc-issues.html


A Needle Pin-Point Precision Oiler is a HUGE help for ANY tight joint on just about any transformer. They use a simple, clear colored, light weight, odorless oil that after over 10+ years of use on everything I own from toys to household items, it hasn't reacted with any paint or caused any discolorations or problems whatsoever.

Since it's a precision needle point, it's easy to get just the right amount in the joint to allow it to move easier, without using something like WD-40 which will leave an odor, and at the smallest spray, apply way too much oil for such tiny joints and pieces, leaving a greasy film, etc etc.

This way you can just apply the tiniest drops at a time and work that joint slowly until it moves freely (mine were locked tight at first and extremely frightening on such a rare item to get currently, but now I can swing them in and out like nothing!), without having to apply force that could break those tail fins especially.


Example of a type of these Precision Oiler Pens : Amazon.com: 2 Piece Refillable Needle Precision Pin-point Oiler + Oil #Ew2132: Everything Else

 

Thanks guys, I was hoping not to have to resort to the oil thing, but I'll give it a look.
Thanks for the replies.
If anyone else like to chime in, I'm all ears