I also had some problems getting the main stand into the base. I've tried really hard, even running the stand under hot water, and it still won't snap all the way in.
This figure is bad luck for being so damn awesome...
haha
Oh Dude just be sure to know that the stand as it is packaged does not go in correctly. you actually have to pull out the metal pipe and reverse it. The plastic trunk is suppose to bend inwards the stand... maybe a reason why it wont fit in properly
BTW I am watching TDK right now and in more scenes the inner lining of the coat looks actually red?!