KOs for MP-11 Skywarp/Thundercracker/Starscream/Coneheads + Variants

Discussion in 'Transformers 3rd Party Discussion' started by ChromeMagnus, Jan 11, 2016.

  1. Decepticon13

    Decepticon13 Well-Known Member

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    I sold on my regular Yes Model Seekers but don't recall any face/head options. Only the skinny headed original MP-03 Seekers had the smirk face as I recall?
     
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  2. FiVE1ZERO

    FiVE1ZERO ***FT Screwdriver Collector ONLY.!***

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    Nope.
     
  3. ChromeMagnus

    ChromeMagnus Well-Known Member

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    Alt mode pics?
     
  4. ChromeMagnus

    ChromeMagnus Well-Known Member

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    Stop motion transformation sequence (forward and reverse). Can be used for YM.
     
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  5. Somechump

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    Just got KBB Thundercracker. Very sad.
    FIgure came in 2 pieces in the box. The screws on the torso sliding section were broken.
    Also, both shoulders, elbows, fingers, the HIPS and left knee were cracked and broken.
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    This is all the broken bits.
    The box has no damage on it either. Looks like they just threw a broken figure into the box to sell it.

    I also got KBB Skywarp and he has no problems.
     
  6. Dark Skull

    Dark Skull Well-Known Enabler Moderator

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    Ouch :(  I might have some spare parts from when I customized seekers. Specifically the Hasbro TC. I'll have to look on Wednesday to see if I have any you can use.
     
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    Thanks. But I think it is too far gone. It needs almosr enough spare parts to make a full figure.
    I'll just get a refund and buy something else.
     
  8. Dark Skull

    Dark Skull Well-Known Enabler Moderator

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    If you change your mind, let me know :) 

    And if they let you keep it, can I scavenge some parts off of it? :lol 
     
  9. ChromeMagnus

    ChromeMagnus Well-Known Member

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    WOW? Sorry to hear that please tell us who the seller is with a link if possible so we'll all be aware.
    Are you gonna do a refund claim?? I hope you get your money back.
    The only KBB seeker I can really recommend (at least among from the non-conehead seekers) is KBB Starscream.
    I'd recommend going the Yes Model route for thundercracker. @Craigmcgowan1984 can also attest to YM's superior quality.
     
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  10. Dark Skull

    Dark Skull Well-Known Enabler Moderator

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    Yup, I remember doing those tutorials a long time ago that shows how to take apart the MP-11 seekers in its entirety. Unfortunately Photobucket was being photobucket...so those pics are somewhere in my computer or backup external drive.
     
  11. Craigmcgowan1984

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    From what I've been told the yesmodel seekers are better than the official takara seekers, but I can attest that my yes model seekers are great. I. Could do with a new arm for my thundercracker though, I broke it when putting on the KFC hands the peg for hand was bigger than the hole on the KFC hand, had to use oil to work the other on without damaging it lol, but it's not a big deal hand stays in place and transforms only problem is it damages resale if I ever need to sell.
     
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    Kbb Skywarp and Yes model Starscream 1570500073581-1210371761.jpg
     
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  14. Somechump

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    It was a taobao seller but I don't think it was him that did it. I got Skywarp and Thundercracker together from him.
    It looks like it came from the factory broken. The packaging was factory fresh. Looks like a factory worker got over eager with the screw driver and snapped most of the screw post.
     
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    The mighty Hercules doesn't stand a chance.
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    Please, anyone know where I can find a side tail fin (the ones that tend to pop off) for an MP-11 Starscream( or KO or any color of seeker)? I just bought an MP-11 Starscream off Ebay and it came missing one of the detachable tail-fins. It is ridiculous, as I can't find any where to get another one and don't want to have the figure sitting there missing a fin. I would even take any color seeker fin, as I could just paint both of them the same gray to make the best of the situation.
    Any help is greatly appreciated! Thank you.
     
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    Heres an update on my broken KBB Thundercracker.
    The seller only gave a partial refund.
    I have managed to re assemble him back to working condition. It looked like the factory used the wrong size screws as every single screw post was cracked or snapped off. Plus it seemed some of the plstic used was very brittle as the null ray mounts on his arms were broken. These were a bit tricky to fix as I had to melt into the plastic some metal strips for reinforcement.
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  18. ButtZilla

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    can people just read the posts here and stop going for KBBs? They are not that reliable. Yes Model is way better. Saving you a few bucks here and there doesn't help that much.
     
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  19. Dark Skull

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    Be that as it may, KBB did the two decos that YM isn't. *shrugs* I bought the KBB Skywarp because I wanted the old Walmart version of Skywarp in the MP-11 mold. But man...mine was so floppy it made the original Takara MP-11 Starscream seem good :lol  Oh well.
     
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    I missed your original post, but I had almost the same situation - except that I bought mine from a retailer. Skywarp was fine, Thundercracker was brittle and the part where the top and bottom are joined by screws had perished and broken. Fortunately the retailer was able to source a replacement top section so he's usable. I've also had trouble with his hands, with the plastic around the joints breaking. Liberal amounts of glue required there.
    I became fed up and managed to source a Yes Model version, which I am much happier with - no breaking, and the colour is more accurate as well.