Help with RID/Car Robots magnus balance.

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  1. Grimwing, Dec 25, 2007
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    I just got a RID Ultra Magnus But I can't seem to get him to stand up. The backpack is weighing him down badly.
    (can this toy not stand properly with batteries installed?)

    Some image gallerys and youtube videos suggest it's easy. But I'm getting frustrated and decided to ask for help from tfw2005.

    Thanks.
     
  2. Aaron, Dec 25, 2007
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    Mine stands properly. How strong are your hip and knee joints? I can see it being rough if those are worn.
     
  3. SPLIT LIP, Dec 25, 2007
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    Aye. If those hip joints go, the entire fig goes. I have no such issues, but you could always use the gun as a third leg for him to stand on while still looking cool.

    (Please, no gun/third leg jokes:) )
     
  4. Gears, Dec 25, 2007
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    Mine has absolutely no problems standing. Are you sure you transformed him right?
     
  5. Grimwing, Dec 25, 2007
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    Hmm... well it's not the hip/knee joints. He just keep tumbling backwards under the weight of the backpack.

    oh..I think I may have it. It's a bit wobbly but I think I got it balanced.
    Anyone know how to move striped & overtightened screws? I need to open the battery door.
     
  6. Chaos Muffin, Dec 25, 2007
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    Usually lean mine foward a little bit to balance the weight out

    Or put in in the shelf corner and lean them against something
     
  7. TheIncredibleHulk, Dec 25, 2007
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    Never had a problem with mine
     
  8. Katamari Prime, Dec 25, 2007
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    So his bizarre balance is inherent to the design, I thought so. Have you tried connecting his guns to his shoulders?