I think the way the joint works (not an engineer so I'm probably wrong) is that the outer ratchet teeth (cream white plastic) on the leg clicks against a raised black bit of plastic. I've noticed that there are some black plastic specks on the ratchet teeth that wipes off easily but appears whenever I move the knees, so it might be getting looser because the black raised bit is getting worn down every time I move the joint. Assuming that's how the joint works, the actual knee (the black shaft piece that can come cracked in the box) should be fine?

 

I think the black post that's part of the lower leg that the knee pivots on is breaking because of the ratchet (or at least constantly sliding the knee on the post for transformation) so the knee loosening up is just a tell, try some lube or other compounds on the joint

 

Dang. I’m deciding whether to pull the trigger on this for 140 USD or not , but all these issues are making me question whether or not I will even continue down the mpg line.

 

Getsuei is marked down to $57.91 on DeepDiscount. Figures they discount the only one I have so far  

MPG-01 TRAINBOT GETSUEI Collectibles on DeepDiscount

 

Damn!!! I'm tempted

 

WHAT??!

 

If I didn't think they would do repaint colors, I'd be all over that.

 

This is not true at all as far as we know. There is no ratchet in the knee. It’s a friction type “soft ratchet”. Meaning there’s no actual gear or spring. It just works by interference. And the knee breaks we are seeing are definitely being caused by the factory assembly and are there out of the box. Bending the knee might make it worse over time if it’s already broken. But bending the knee is not the cause.

Edit: I would recommend not moving the knee more than you have to to avoid it getting worse. That’s why I’m doing. Both knees are cracked on mine.

 

I greased mine and the stuff on the bottom of the faux ratchet is what ever is attaching itself to it, maybe rub from the black base, but even then the actual hole on the slider is clean so like you mentioned that's not what's happening. The detailing is designed to look like a ratchet but there is nothing its actually ratcheting with. I would say its like Getsuei's leg part, just dont try to slide it over without bracing it.

 

The little molded bumps on the knee joint are interfering with the black plastic to make it feel like it’s clicking. That’s how it’s designed. You should be feeling little bumps as you bend the lower leg. It’s not just a friction joint.

 

Be careful, deepdiscount sometimes likes to cancel orders.

 

I'm super curious how they get their product and are able to discount it so much.

 

57 is crazy

 

Let alone the fact that you can usually get a 10 to 20% off coupon code just by signing up for their emails.

 

Beats me. They are a reliable site but when it come to these discounts, prepare for your order to be canceled.

 

Also the product listing for getsuei no longer appears on their site so I guess that's that.

 

I got the Bishoujo Optimus Prime from them the other day, and I have Masterpiece Skyfire ordered, even though I'm not actually expecting that one to be filled.

 

Damn. I really want it. But dont have the money. How long do these usually last?
Edit:Nevrmind that was fast lol

 

Not sure, I only got the coupon code when I was actively looking for something to get on their site

 

Well apparently it disappeared lol