Golden Disk Jackpot Revealed

Discussion in 'Transformers News and Rumors' started by Lazerwave, Sep 28, 2021.

  1. AutobotSparklight

    AutobotSparklight Chicks dig giant robots

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    Yeah. I popped it apart, and taking the face out and trying to realign it did absolutely nothing, unfortunately.
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    Pre-disassembly, the three pieces, putting the head back together minus the faceplate, and a view of the side of the faceplate itself. Last photo is after I put it back together. I thought maybe sanding down the little protrusions on the side of the faceplate's jawline might help, but nope. Just putting the outer head parts together without the faceplate might make them the tiniest bit less misaligned, but it doesn't make a significant difference, and taking the faceplate out and putting it back in had zero effect whatsoever. I just stuck it back together, and it's not any better but it's not any worse for this little experiment either.
     
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  2. Onyxstrike

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    Had a feeling that this probably wouldn't result in much, in regards to fixing the head, but thanks for the help regardless.
     
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  3. AutobotSparklight

    AutobotSparklight Chicks dig giant robots

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    No problem! I was sort of hoping it might do something, but alas. It was worth a try, at least.
     
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  4. Fafnir72

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    That's really nasty QC issue or whatever you categorize it! All this and the region lock might have been a mixed blessing! I hope this get fixed later.:( 

    If the mastermolds are screwed up I fear/doubt:(  Hb is gonna dump another wad of cash to fix this.:cry  If the region lock is lifted(still not for sale even in RK) I might as well bite the bullet too.
     
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    Im sure a third party will put out a head

    it would be smart and convenient to just do a package with all the golden disc figures

    a company like Go Better already has an upgrade for Huffer that just needs to be recolored

    a head and fillers for jackpot would be cakewalk for them

    we’ll see how terrorsaur and tigatron turn out
     
  6. KJ_81

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    I am out of the loop. I had no idea they'd finally given one of my favourite characters a modern transforming update. Pity about the headsculpt, but well, beggars can't be choosers. Now to see how I can get one.
     
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  7. Aigis

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    I really like the colors in car mode
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    I guess Jackpot's luck finally ran out.
     
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    I hadn’t been following this thread so as soon as I opened mine up today I was shocked by the head. Im glad to know it’s not just mine, I hate dealing with returns.
     
  10. ziltama

    ziltama Mods, molds, and casts. Also full of hot gas.

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    Seems like the right half of the head is suffering from a shrinkage warp. There's no fix for that.

    The QC on these exclusives is getting even more ridiculous. Rolling eyes Tyrannocon Rex now has a friend.
     
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  11. Robogeek28

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    Opened mine up a few minutes ago.

    Yes his helmet is slightly crooked, but oh my god do I love this guy! I want to see more characters like this made Hasbro, give me whatever transformable Action Masters that you can! :D 
     
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    AutobotSparklight Chicks dig giant robots

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    Same. I just finished my own customs, but I am SO ready to see some more Action Masters translated into actual official transforming figures. Rad! Rumbler and Sprocket! Mint Cliffjumper Tap-Out! Powerflash! Maybe a Kick-Off and/or Circuit that aren't limited runs and hideously expensive secondhand!
     
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    Just to check, is everyone in the US getting a charge/shipping notice now? I preordered within hours of it going up on Amazon, and mine still says March 5. My Huffer 2-pack showed up on Friday, though. The listing now says ships in 2-4 weeks, but I'm still at March, so it's all a bit weird. Thanks in advance!
     
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    I received both Jackpot and Road Ranger/Puffer on the same day in the same shipping box.
     
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    Same
     
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    Ordered my two sets of each exclusive within minutes of them going up, and received all four boxes in one shipment on Friday.
     
  17. TFtoycollector

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    Can't believe I never noticed this before, but all these pics of close ups of his head has made me realize his head design is the back half of a car. You can see he has windows. And this new GD one even has molded wheels with hubcaps.
     
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  18. TFfangeek

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    Question for everyone: Is Jackpot a figure worth $50? A scalper offered to sell one to me for this price tag.
     
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    Not unless you really dig the scheme and character

    otherwise just get the jazz version of this mold
     
  20. Onyxstrike

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    He's still available on Amazon for $23 USD. If you're willing to stand the wait get him from there instead.
     
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