ALL THINGS TRANSFORMERS!!!!

[karamazov80]

No, it was the older one. But this was the kind of QC problem that could hit anywhere. Unfortunately, neither the seller nor TFC were interested in assisting me with it. I Facebook messaged TFC and they said "send us an e-mail and we'll replace it ASAP!" I did, several days with no reply, sent a follow-up, no reply. Sent a message back to the Facebook page, no reply. Horrible customer service, though I don't suppose they care very much.

 

[farrrs]

not good when i assume you paid the $400 its prolly cost you! i mean mine will stay in dev mode but its not the point! this is literally costing me a bomb which i cant afford anyway but if i dont get it now i never will! just hope no problems with this 'revised' version

revised version with rage upgrade kit and shipping £330/$530 off ebay! that'l do- havent seen cheaper snywhere else! asked the guy for small discount and got it!

 

[loricstone]

No, it was the older one. But this was the kind of QC problem that could hit anywhere. Unfortunately, neither the seller nor TFC were interested in assisting me with it. I Facebook messaged TFC and they said "send us an e-mail and we'll replace it ASAP!" I did, several days with no reply, sent a follow-up, no reply. Sent a message back to the Facebook page, no reply. Horrible customer service, though I don't suppose they care very much.

And this is why I stay away from 3rd party stuff.

 

[thecorsair]

aaaaahh lucky you! i think ive got wait til they ship mine with red alert!

Thanks! I've not been as excited to recieve an official TF since MP Grimlock

Congrats on getting Herc paid for and if you got the second run there shouldn't be any QC issues to worry about.

Having said that mine is from the first run and the only issues I've had are a couple of loose joints on the individual 'bots and no instructions with Neckbreaker which meant I had to use a video review.

 

[koolkollectibleskhai]

What started it all for me back in the 80s as a kid! After posting vid, I realised I still have others lying around: vintage Blitzwing and Astrotrain, some two headed dinosaur thing that was the leader of some combiner set that I cant remember the name of (!), andsome mail away freeby transformers!

All up, still love these G1 transformers, and love the recent and upcoming Masterpiece figures too!

[ame]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uf7Ri4pWNZI&feature=plcp[/ame]

 

[Furyan]

What started it all for me back in the 80s as a kid! After posting vid, I realised I still have others lying around: vintage Blitzwing and Astrotrain, some two headed dinosaur thing that was the leader of some combiner set that I cant remember the name of (!), andsome mail away freeby transformers!

All up, still love these G1 transformers, and love the recent and upcoming Masterpiece figures too!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uf7Ri4pWNZI&feature=plcp

Dang you chockey! I want all of those! Keep waving them in my face why dont ya Like I said previously great collection there!

 

[koolkollectibleskhai]

Dang you chockey! I want all of those! Keep waving them in my face why dont ya Like I said previously great collection there!

HA! Thanks, now just have to figure out a way to keep my 5 year old away from them!! He LOVES them!!

 

[loricstone]

What started it all for me back in the 80s as a kid! After posting vid, I realised I still have others lying around: vintage Blitzwing and Astrotrain, some two headed dinosaur thing that was the leader of some combiner set that I cant remember the name of (!), andsome mail away freeby transformers!

All up, still love these G1 transformers, and love the recent and upcoming Masterpiece figures too!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uf7Ri4pWNZI&feature=plcp

I can't think of the two-headed dragon leader's name, but I do know what you refer to. He is the leader of the terrorcons, and they form Abominus.

 

[Furyan]

Sinnertwin!

 

[Scarlet]

I think it's Hungarr or something.

 

[DPrime]

And this is why I stay away from 3rd party stuff.

Mainline toys have QC issues as well. Maybe less often, but it's still an issue from time to time.

It's not so much the fact that they're third party toys so much as the store's level of customer service.

I've had defective or missing pieces on third party toys that I ordered from TF Source THREE TIMES and each time they replaced the part, no questions asked.

This also happened with Automaton Toys, in Canada. Again, send over a part right away.

However, my Dr. Wu Wheeljack headsculpt from Robotkingdom? Nope. Nothing. I mean they responded to my email, and told me they'd contact the manufacture, but that was weeks ago with nothing heard since. I mean, WTF, just replace it - what was it, like $15-20?

So now TFSource and Automaton are getting positive, free, word-of-mouth advertising and RK and Dr. Wu... not so much.

 

[karamazov80]

Hmm, I guess you get what you pay for? BBTS has crazy jacked up prices on everything, but they are fantastic when it comes to customer service.

 

[thecorsair]

Mainline toys have QC issues as well.

Exactly.

I've mentioned my QC nightmare with Hasbro's releases of MP01 a couple times in the past and when I still collected main line stuff I had numerous issues with almost every Animated toy, most Bayformers ( although I never owned many ) and even a couple of issues with stuff from the CHUG lines.

The only issues I've had with 3rd party products are,

Loose headsculpts on some of the iGear Seekers & Coneheads which are fixable with a bit of superglue on the ball joint. Brawn also has a similar problem with the ball joints on his shoulders.

A slightly broken peg on part of the cockpit canopy on iGear Dirge which was annoying but not a major issue.

The occasional flaw in paint apps which happens with official TF's as well.

Missing instruction manual & trading card with one of the first run of TFC's Constructicons.

I tried contacting TFC about possibly being sent some but had no reply. This was annoying but it was easy to find a video review for the transformation so again, no big deal.

On the other hand TFC did acknowledge the QC issues that occurred with Exgravers digger arm and with Heavy Load's hips and included replacement parts either by themselves or with later releases so they aren't totally inept when it comes to customer service.

iGear on the other hand need to step things up a LOT.

They were apparently good with replacing parts from the 1st run of Faith Leader but then they stopped answering e-mails relating to QC issues altogether.

I love what they do especially the PP05 pair & the Mini Warriors but there's always a slight concern that a problem may occur with one of my orders that I won't be able to get sorted.

That said the PP05 pair were absolutely top notch when it came to QC and the Mini Warriors are all very good as well so I think they're on the right track.

 

[Furyan]

Since were talking QC issues Ive got one,well more of a design flaw I guess. The hasbro MP10 mold has a big one. The chrome painting on his alt mode grill will chip off if you transform him enough. This happens when you put him in bot mode. The chest windows that open up to reveal his matrix have two clip pieces on them that keep the doors shut. These tiny clip pieces have tiny screws in them and when you open and close the doors enough the screws start to chip the paint. So now i got two mini dot sized chips in the bumper This is a widespread problem too.So be careful when closing them doors.

Also just recieved the passion of hercules upgrade kit and that had a flaw in one of the faces. Sending it back for a replacement.

 

[Solid_Slug]

Since were talking QC issues Ive got one,well more of a design flaw I guess. The hasbro MP10 mold has a big one. The chrome painting on his alt mode grill will chip off if you transform him enough. This happens when you put him in bot mode. The chest windows that open up to reveal his matrix have two clip pieces on them that keep the doors shut. These tiny clip pieces have tiny screws in them and when you open and close the doors enough the screws start to chip the paint. So now i got two mini dot sized chips in the bumper This is a widespread problem too.So be careful when closing them doors.

Also just recieved the passion of hercules upgrade kit and that had a flaw in one of the faces. Sending it back for a replacement.

Now that I looked my MP-10, I have same problem with the bumper. Although I have only one small scratch, but it would match with that small clip/peg. Luckily it isn't visible when Optimus is in bot mode. I rarely transform them anyways. Though perhaps some chrome/silver enamel paint would fix it. I have some humbrol enamel paints and they are rather durable. With a small brush you might be able to fix it.

 

[Furyan]

Now that I looked my MP-10, I have same problem with the bumper. Although I have only one small scratch, but it would match with that small clip/peg. Luckily it isn't visible when Optimus is in bot mode. I rarely transform them anyways. Though perhaps some chrome/silver enamel paint would fix it. I have some humbrol enamel paints and they are rather durable. With a small brush you might be able to fix it.

Let me know how that turns out solidslug. Ive never had to touch up any figures before but I guess this would be a great piece to start on. Its a really tiny speck so It shouldnt be hard at all. I try to ignore it but my eyes totally lock in on it every time. Also I would suggest throwing some clear tape over those screws to those who havent had it chip yet.

 

[Rock83]

Sideswipe in stock at BBTS.Any day now,can't wait!!

 

[karamazov80]

Very surprised to see this guy come in stock so quickly.

 

[badboy074]

I got toys r us to honor their online price on the mp 10 prime i am so happy they matched it and this i why i like to go and buy from them. They honor their own website and give you back the difference. Thank you.

 

[the angry orc]

definitely picking up sideswipe. pics so far look awesome. i had some qc issues with the tru mp thundercraker. he just would not stay tabbed in as a bot. just ordered my first igear figure as well...the traitor.