Evaision Mode Optimus Prime Broken

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  1. metplex45, May 23, 2014
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    Ok,I was Transforming Evaision Mode Optimus Prime into vehicle mode,And the Middle piece thing broke of,1.has anyone has had this problem,2.Can I fix it
     
  2. iacon45, May 23, 2014
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    It's been a reported issue with several other Evasion Primes. IIRC, it has something to do with that piece being attached only by a thin piece of clear plastic. I don't know of any way to fix the issue besides maybe some super glue or exchanging it for another one in store. :( 
     
  3. metplex45, May 23, 2014
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    :cry :cry I don't know what to do,I love this figure,now it's broken:cry :cry 
     

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    So,its a widespread issue
     
  5. iacon45, May 23, 2014
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    Yes, I've seen several reports about it. It's got me scared to transform mine out of truck mode. I've heard that deluxe Crosshairs shares a similar issue as well due to some parts being connected by thin clear plastic.
     
  6. Jlogano20, May 23, 2014
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    aka, keep the damn box just in case lol
     
  7. infinite_virtue, May 23, 2014
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    Got mine today and broke it the same way. Tried fixing it with plastic cement but I'm going to wait a day or two before testing it.
     
  8. metplex45, May 23, 2014
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    My Crosshairs must be lucky,It Doesn't ratchet,I don't think that its going to break:) 
     
  9. metplex45, May 23, 2014
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    I throw away the boxes(Don't ask why)
     
  10. jayman118, May 23, 2014
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    Such a fine toy yet brittle, :(  this could easily equal the classic voyager and 1st ed voyager TF prime but now I guess its not anymore. Hasbro should really take a note of this to avoid anymore exchange of defective toy for a new one.
     
  11. metplex45, May 23, 2014
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    Exactly,I actually Broke Generations Springer's arm trying to get those panels that cover the wheels out(Sandstorm is fine)I got another Springer a couple months ago
     
  12. archieboy, May 23, 2014
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    Sorry that this happened to you, dude. How about if you keep the figure in robot mode permanently?
     
  13. iacon45, May 23, 2014
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    Since it's the clear plastic that seems to be the culprit, I'll gladly take a running change doing away with the clear windows in truck mode and trade them for some solid blue plastic windows.
     
  14. Morbo, May 23, 2014
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    Because you're not as neurotic as the rest of us? :) 

    Hard to tell exactly where it broke from the pictures, hopefully you can find the piece that came off and super-glue it back on, then re-attach it with the pin.

    Good to be know to be more careful with that part. It's tricky to transform the arms around that part sometimes.
     
  15. metplex45, May 23, 2014
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    Also,I got Titan Metroplex for Christmas,And The handle fell off,One of the Mushroom Pegs the the handle uses to plug his Big Cannon onto his back was MISSING,It wasmissing from the gun itself
     
  16. EnergonWaffles, May 23, 2014
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    Sorry to see that happened.

    Glad I heard about this before transforming mine *shudders*
     
  17. Gingerchris, May 24, 2014
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    It's certainly useful to have the warning. But as more reports of this occur it's kinda putting me off buying the figure. Pity as it's been the only figure I definitely wanted from the AoE line.
     
  18. ex dtw2003, May 24, 2014
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    Just go buy a new one and return the old one on the same receipt as broken. As long as you aren't manhandling the figure or abusing it, it falls into the manufacturer defect category IMHO.
     
  19. daddytron, May 24, 2014
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    daddytron Made of too much clear plastic

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    It's just too bad that this design defect wasn't found before they announced 4-5 different repaints. Using normal instead of clear plastic would probably eliminate the issue.
     
  20. Haloid1177, May 24, 2014
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    I had the same thing happen, fixed with superglue. It's annoying but not a big deal.
     
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