Unique Toys - AOE/TLK Optimus Prime

Discussion in 'Transformers 3rd Party Discussion' started by BLNadal, Oct 23, 2017.

  1. Samue1

    Samue1 Not to be confused with Sam Witwicky

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    Don’t know if anyone else has had this problem with unique toys, but while I adore their super clever engineering, the hardware they put into their figures seems to wear out very quickly. On my copy of Challenger, lots of joints have become very loose with numerous transformations. The worst of them being both the hinges that hold the bottom grill on the feet and the toe hinges. The looseness of said hinges prevents him from standing in any forward leaning poses and makes it hard to place him on a surface at all as the grill sections keep flopping down.

    This week I finally sat down and a designed a solution to both; just one simple bracket for each foot! I’ve since 3D printed the brackets and glued them in place: now his feet are as solid as ever! He can even hold poses that would have toppled him over before! (The brackets do not hinder the transformation in any way!)

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    It’s an easy fix and I’m sure it could be done with many simpler methods than CAD modeling and 3D printing as I have done. If you guys are having similar issues, I would encourage you to try a similar solution as the outcome does not disappoint!

    (If anyone wants my specific design, please DM me and we could work out a fair price and get either copies of the brackets or the .stl file sent to you!!)
     
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  2. florian

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    Dude that's awesome ! By any chance, is it possible for you to do more, Im willingly ready to pay for one of that thing !
     
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  3. Samue1

    Samue1 Not to be confused with Sam Witwicky

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    Thanks man! I’m definitely able to print more! Anyone who wants one can just start a new conversation with me and we can work out the details of the order!
     
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    Shmoptimus Prime Za Warudo!

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    Hey that's cool! My challenger doesn't have this issue at all but my destroyer (got him at a discount because of a few small flaws) does have one super loose grill piece.
     
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  5. Axel Evan

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    Beli Unique Toys Optimus Prime Head untuk UT-R02 Challenger
    https://tokopedia.link/RM4p6Wx4
    Here u go

    Ask me if u have more question
     
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  6. hthrun

    hthrun Show accuracy's overrated

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    Can you put them on Shapeways?
     
  7. Samue1

    Samue1 Not to be confused with Sam Witwicky

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    That may be a good platform to sell them on, if I end up doing that I’ll post a link in here for anyone that wants them!
     
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    I remember rmthtabaround July they announced a reissue. ¿Was it cancelled?
     
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    Already sold out and shipped. I’ve got my copy of that reissue.
     
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    Link only brings up this :(  I'll just keep asking around anyone who has a spare to sell
     
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    Anybody know anyone who carries spare parts or how to contact Unique Toys directly? I have a Challenger with a busted left foot. After one transformation the grill portion of the bottom is really loose and the hinge has a crack already, and right now it's only being held on with super glue, however this means I won't be able to transform him ever again. I've already contacted ShowZ to see if they can help(since that's where I got it from) but I do want to know if anyone else can help
     
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    I can't believe I missed it again! I suppose I'll have to wait for another reissue or another company making it.
    Wish GCreations tje a shot at it, the small Prime that comes with their Grimlock looks superb.
     
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    Did you sell it?
     
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    Yes, he sold, I apologize.
     
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    I have no idea.
     
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    im from indonesia. (tokopedia is our daily online marketplace). i dont think tokopedia ship worldwide, but there are some seller in here that sometimes ship worldwide. (not many tho)
    so maybe you need to ask the seller first
     
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  19. AtomicLad

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    Got one one up for grabs in mysales thread right now. Link in my sig if anyone still needs.
     
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  20. Samue1

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