ROTF Soundwave arm issue...

Discussion in 'Transformers Toy Discussion' started by Hippobotimus, Jun 14, 2009.

  1. Hippobotimus, Jun 14, 2009
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    I picked up ROTF Soundwave a few days ago, and just now noticed that his right arm does not move. The ball and socket joint where his arm meets his shoulder is so tight that his arm does budge at all. Is anyone else having this problem??




    btw... this is my very first post even though I joined quite awhile ago....
     
  2. firehawc_69, Jun 14, 2009
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    Nope, everything on mine moves.
     
  3. KingGrimlock, Jun 14, 2009
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    no im not no to much is wrong on mine just his damned head.
     
  4. grimlock1972, Jun 14, 2009
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    grimlock1972 Optimus, serving up the primest of ribs since 1984

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    no issues on mine
     
  5. Optimus_Prowl, Jun 14, 2009
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    It's either pain/glue dried on the inside of the balljoint fusing it in a stuck position (This happens all the time on DCUC figs), or the ball really is too big for the socket or its a tight fit. First thing I would try is making it budge with just force. If that doesn't work try heating up the joint as that would loosen any paint/glue on the inside of the joint.

    Hope this helps.
     
  6. Hippobotimus, Jun 14, 2009
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    Aaaahhh.... too late, broke it. I was seeing if it would loosen up if I forced it. Not a good idea.... But, thanks for the advice anyway.

    Man, I really hate having to buy the same figure twice. Damn QC!