XTB Dr. Egg - MP Quintesson Judge

Discussion in 'Transformers 3rd Party Discussion' started by Chrisola, Dec 14, 2018.

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Did this item meet your expectations?

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  1. Yes (i own it)

    38.1%
  2. No (i own it)

    15.5%
  3. IT WAS A HAND GRENADE??!!! (i own it)

    4.1%
  4. I'm a troll, but NO (I don't own it)

    19.6%
  5. A bag of walnuts.

    13.4%
  6. I'm a troll, but YES (I don't own it)

    9.3%
  1. Teletran-1

    Teletran-1 Wellest-Known Member

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    On the upside, it’s probably only about $5 worth of parts to replace, maybe XTB can send you out a new one as an apology
     
  2. Deceptimatrix

    Deceptimatrix Warrior Elite

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    Holy shit dude. I'm so glad you're OK. That is beyond crazy. Exploding die-cast projectiles...

    Keith owes you a Quietus and an apology
     
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  3. divinecomedy

    divinecomedy Board Certified Fans Trollar

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    XTB should just refund him in cash.

    Why tempt fate?

    Edit: seems like the wrong batteries were used.
     
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  4. Friendross

    Friendross Well-Known Member

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    I doubt they’d acknowledge it. I’m sure it’s my fault somehow. Whats definitely my fault was a lapse of judgment and a lack of respect for rechargeable batteries

    I did email my vendor. Not looking for anything just advising them about the product
     
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  5. DrCalligari

    DrCalligari Does it come in purple?

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    Very glad you're ok man. Keep an eye on yourself for the next couple of days, especially if you develop any breathing issues.

    Also, any chance you could tell us what batteries you were using? I know I'd like to know incase I ordered the same ones.
     
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  6. Friendross

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    I’m concerned. It was like a house fire.

    charging off a iMac. Which seems to be still functioning

    1E133F11-57B2-4CDD-B9AF-330438ABFF26.jpeg
     
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  7. Scourgatron

    Scourgatron 4D Smart-ass

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    I think we solved the Nashville bombing.
     
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  8. Friendross

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    Fucking die cast egg head hurt as a projectile.
     
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  9. deathsheadII

    deathsheadII Not a Bounty Hunter yes?

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  10. DrCalligari

    DrCalligari Does it come in purple?

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    Thanks man, appreciated.

    I'm a nurse. My primary concerns were shappnel at first, my second was anything that may have been inhaled. If nothing develops within 24 hours I'm reasonably certain you will be fine. But, as always, if seeing a professional will help you or a loved one sleep at night and you have insurance then do it.
     
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  11. deathsheadII

    deathsheadII Not a Bounty Hunter yes?

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    i bet it was like a fucking shrapnel grenade going off , the pics look like it
     
  12. Teletran-1

    Teletran-1 Wellest-Known Member

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    The egg is like perfect grenade shape, it’s kinda nuts!

    ... the die cast may have been a mistake
     
  13. BIOMEC

    BIOMEC Terrorcon, aka "Ratchetman"

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    Wow, Dr. Egg can work as a fragmentary grenade...

    Glad to know you are fine, maybe that's the reason lithium batteries aren't allowed on planes.
     
  14. Friendross

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    Saft AA 3.6V Lithium Battery - Primary LS14500 - Priced Per Cell


    dr calligari pointed this out. apparently i just bought the wrong battery. what i got is not actually rechargeable. i dont know but i feel lucky
     
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  15. BIOMEC

    BIOMEC Terrorcon, aka "Ratchetman"

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    I wonder what will happen when the 3p G1 MP scene becomes a monopoly... DX9 is gone, what will happen to XTB and KFC?

    Fortunately for me, I only care about a few more G1 figures and then I will be buying from other companies that produce cooler transforming bots.

    So... Was user error an actual defect in the toy?
     
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  16. Friendross

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    apparently the 14500 3.6v battery pictured above is just a battery and not rechargeable.


    sucks either way. but just a heads up... this thing is a hand grenade when it explodes
     
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  17. deathsheadII

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    oh no wonder it exploded!! i done this once by accident with some duracell AA put the wrong ones in the charger and they melted lucky i noticed .. i had both rechargable and non rechargable doughnut that i am putting the wrong ones in
     
  18. Blaque_Ravage

    Blaque_Ravage The Beast From The East

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    I’m glad your fine man, those projectiles could have caused serious injuries. That’s just so unexpected and that FT quality took some of the blast damage. Hmmm so it was more so the quality of batteries that caused the explosion than the XTB figure.

    Edit. Just read your post so it’s the batteries.
     
  19. Friendross

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    yeah. life lesson. dont buy batteries in foreign languages that you cant read the package of.

    i mean the fucking listing doesn't say its a non rechargeable 14500 3.6v. what ever. i bought it on my phone half paying attention just chasing the battery specs not seeing the forest from the tree.

    i think im going into shock or im just super pissed at myself suddenly. im not sure. this beer should help
     
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  20. lilcarus

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    either way that is still a shit product. if it were me i would definitely think about getting a lawyer and suing the shit out of keith. that should have had a default circut cut off in the event the wrong battery was present during charging.

    if it were made here in the states it would have been tested for just that possibility. before it would ever get a UL tag.
     
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