Transart Toys BWM-08 Transmetal Blackarachnia

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  1. james archer

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    I have BM blackarachnia somewhere so when transart’s come in I’ll take some comparison shots for you!
     
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  2. ElekTriC

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    really love the scale with MP blackarachnia

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    I ordered TM2 BA & TMRattrap together & just noticed that BA is listed as “in stock” & RT is “pre-order.” I hope that doesn’t delay BA. I don’t know why RT is listed as a pre-order unless it’s waiting for more product to arrive.
     
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    Maybe. There’s definitely that 2.0 version with the different paint color, though I thought that had already reached saturation.
     
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    Thanks. If you have any Kingdom Beast Wars figures to compare her to, I’d greatly appreciate that as well.
    This is the picture I saw of her next to BM Blackarachnia. I measured my own BM Blackarachnia and she stands at 6.5” so that’s how I know that the height listed on ShowZ must be off. I was surprised to see that the MP Blackarachnia is also around the same height. The height I found for that figure online must be off as well because TFSource lists her as 10” or so. I wonder if that’s counting the display base?
     
  7. williammmw

    williammmw MuderPrimus

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    Time for some Spidey action
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  8. Mako Crab

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    Ooooh, mine shipped!
     
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    Looks absolutely phenomenal. But the qc and some design decisions a bit over the place on this one.

    The magnet for the chest is not strong enough and I have stress marks on the spider legs as the joint is stiff as hell and the plastic isn't up to the stress needed. Legs are a bit loose, which is a shame as she really needs them tight due to all the weight.
     

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    I still think this gal needed a little more design time before getting released.

    Seeing her side by side with Hasbro's, it really shows how bad the design really is though, so maybe this is as good as she can ever get.
     
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  12. ElekTriC

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    well she is pretty show accurate what transart did. so not sure what could be better toy-wise. not talking about articulation.
     
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    I'm not of the opinion that partforming ruins the figure altogether, not at all. Still looks like a fun toy.

    But not partsforming is definitely better, toywise.

    If you are going to do this magnetic bra gimmic (I'd personally rather you didn't), at least make the magnet stronger.

    It sounds like there are some tolerence issues with the spider legs.

    There are DEFINITELY things that could be improved, toy wise.
     
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    oke about the tolerence of the legs is only from 1 person? or are there more reports? also offcourse the video we have so that would make 2.

    yea the magnet should have been stronger. gonna check if the magnet can be swaped out for a better one if it really "falls of when handling the figure"

    and parts-forming. yea dont mind it but i agree that not partsforming is better. but i do think this design is better with it. unless they can hide those big spider parts..

    but in case of cartoon-accuracy she is pretty spot on.


    should have mine this week so i will see it myself about the legs and magnet issue's
     
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    Yeah, I'll have mine this week. I think I've seen tolerance issues twice now? And considering how few are out there so far, I'm a BIT concerned. Especially as the legs don't come on the toy when opened, so I might use a blowdryer to help me soften it before putting them in...

    I mean, the design is clean and show accurate with partsforming, but after metagate making the magic of Terrorsaur work, I'm no longer convinced it can't be done without.
     
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  16. Tekkaman Blade

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    Mine finally cleared customs and has arrived in the states, I could have by the weekend or early next week depending on how the shipping goes.
     
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    If it’s the socket part on the spider legs that is cracking you could heat them up before they go on to soften the plastic.
     
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    Really disappointing to see TAs quality control going down.
     
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    Used hot water on her legs and silicone on the ball joints and got them all in with no trouble. I figured you guys were exaggerating about the weak magnet but no, a light brush will knock it off.

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    U̶n̶fortunately, she was able to cover up before I got the camera ready :p 
     
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    I had no issue with the sockets, its the actual joint in the leg. If you aren't careful it will snap due to the pressure needed