Iron Factory - Iron Samurai Series - Hannyamaru - Cyclonus

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  1. lilcarus

    lilcarus Well-Known Member

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    i thought it was designed that way to allow him to have a greater range of motion for deep knee poses like this. but i haven't really tried to push him to the limit.

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  2. Zebulon

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    A fine old boy.

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    Got my copy in from Toy Dojo:

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    The gang's all here! I know Cyclonus is part of their samurai line, but it woulda been nice if he was like Scourge and had lots of options, so you could do IDW, G1, or a hybrid. But also, I like that Galvatron comes with that massive axe and Scourge the scythe, so they all have melee weapons to go together.

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    Robo-skeletal samurai bros!
     
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  4. Megatron118

    Megatron118 Excelsior! Moderator

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    Mentioned this in the appreciation thread, but the backpack can be removed to allow the arms slightly more range.
    I tried removing the hip skirts just to see how it’d look, but I didn’t like it. Made him look too lanky imo, but I’m glad they gave the option. So even though they can be bothersome at times to move the legs, it keeps the proper appearance.
    His right bicep swivel is suuuuper tight on mine. I tried moving it around but it made me uncomfortable. Needs shock oil for sure. Hope I didn’t stress any of the plastic, but it’s white and therefore difficult to tell.

    I think he’s in my top. Kinda tempted to get a second one honestly
     
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    Got mine in. Kinda underwhelming... The samurai releases just don't seem to bring the value. I'm indifferent on the aesthetic since it's close enough to original design, but objectively speaking, I don't get why these releases are so short on accessories. This figure cost the same as the Scourge figure, but no gun weapon? Even that piece of crap Bludgeon figure had a gun. It's bad enough that there's no flight stand for a flying character, but come on, throw us a bone.

    As far as QC, typical story here. The crown is loose on the head, pops off easily. Same for the fins on the back of the legs. I'm also not sure what I'm doing wrong that his torso won't stay extended in robot mode.

    That said, looks good in robot mode and seems to come off better in alt mode than other recent IF figures, so I guess it's passable in the end.

    Some photos:

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    And I think about as close to a completed shelf as I'm probably ever going to get:
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  7. Megatron118

    Megatron118 Excelsior! Moderator

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    That gray tab on the back should be pushed in to keep the chest locked
     
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    Yeah, tried that. Doesn't hold.
     
  9. Red84Countach

    Red84Countach But does it transform?

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    Got mine in and it’s the first IF figure I’ve had where the hands are on little ball joints… really digging the wrist flexibility, though I’m a tiny bit concerned with the durability.

    Also, since it comes with two heads, I’m not sure why the crown/horns aren’t just attached to the head… seems like the ability for the crown to pop off makes adjusting the head position a little more touchy than it needs to be.

    Really digging it on the whole, though it makes me even more anxious for some more LL characters :rolleyes: 
     
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  10. undulate

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    I think the crown/horn thing may be an optional bit for the alt mode? That way you dont see them when his head is covered up.

    Still trying to figure out what the moveable knee caps are for =]
     
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  11. Red84Countach

    Red84Countach But does it transform?

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    Ahhh that makes sense — I haven’t transformed him yet so I wouldn’t have noticed that
     
  12. Hal Primus

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    Do you have a gap between the neck and the torso in robot mode?
    If I understood correctly and that's it, so unscrew a little the 2 screws on the back.
    What I did right now.

    Edit: but nope, it doesn't help much more after some transformations.
     
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    Got Cyclonus in yesterday. The head crest is a little loose for my liking and the alt mode is a bit abstract (which is typical of IF in general), but other than that, its a great figure. As far as I'm concerned, this Iron Samurai line is 3 for 3.
     
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    I might glue the head crest on mine. I don’t plan on transforming it that much, and if I want the broken horn appearance the heads are easily swappable
     
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    Red84Countach But does it transform?

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    I was thinking the same thing for mine
     
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  16. Bumblemus Prime

    Bumblemus Prime Cracked in the head

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    I swore I would stop double-dipping IDW characters in Legends and MMC scale. I sold off my IF DJD and Megatron, Optimus and Dinobots and...

    look, do you think I could buy this guy on the excuse that I want to study him to build a custom? Help me justify my bad decisions o_O 
     
  17. undulate

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    The pose-ability and moxie these Iron Samurai line figures have is something else, just do it =]
     
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  18. lilcarus

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    my head crest was a little loose as well when I got mine. but when I pushed it all the way in with my thumb it kind of clicked in or whatever.

    maybe yours will do the same and fit more secure.
     
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    No UK storefronts got this guy in yet? Really want to get my hands on it!
     
  20. Megatron118

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    It’s a great figure, I’m heavily considering a second one. Do it
     
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