m0n5t3r Posted November 9, 2009 Posted November 9, 2009 Hi guys, anyone has pictures of this un-knurled hinges? Im wondering if should buy a VF-1S LV, Im a little scared about this shoulder problem. just a heads up for those still concerned about them shoulder hinges... i was playing w/ my VT-1 and realized that the shoulder hinge pins have them knurling on them... checked my VE-1 too and i was relieved that the shoulder pins on the VE-1 didn't have the knurling on them... not sure if it's only my VT-1 or there are others out there... i'm guessing a lazy ass factory worker just picked up the wrong kind of pins meant for a different part of the valk... Quote
VFTF1 Posted November 9, 2009 Posted November 9, 2009 I woke up this morning, and as is my routine, I opened my clost to say "hi" to my Yammies. They were all in Battroid mode - all of them - the VF-1S, the two Max and Kakizake 1As, the 1D, the VT-1...everything... And each and every one of their arms have fallen off at night. The plastic just disintegrated and the arms apparently flopped off And when I tried to examine one of the arms, it melted in my hands. and then all of them self-combusted and, like a Spinal Tap drummer, left a little green pool where once a valk stood. I'm off to check on the Bandai DXs now... Pete Quote
m0n5t3r Posted November 9, 2009 Posted November 9, 2009 (edited) in all honestly, sarcasm doesn't really suit you... leave that stuff to eugimon... lol Edited November 9, 2009 by m0n5t3r Quote
mickyg Posted November 9, 2009 Posted November 9, 2009 I, for one, laughed until tears came out. My wife must've thought I was possessed! I s'pose she's not far off... Back on topic: I noticed the missile hardpoint on the end of the right wing on my Hikaru 1A has broken. One side only so it's still holding but, damn - I have only put the missles on and removed them maybe 3 times! Quote
Gatsu Posted November 9, 2009 Posted November 9, 2009 Broken right shoulder on mine, transformed just 1 time... grrrrrr Quote
pondo Posted November 9, 2009 Posted November 9, 2009 I noticed shoulder crack on my vf-1s as soon as i got it out of the box. ....so I've never transformed it. Even thought I REALLLLLY want to................ Quote
Foblander Posted November 9, 2009 Posted November 9, 2009 I noticed shoulder crack on my vf-1s as soon as i got it out of the box. ....so I've never transformed it. Even thought I REALLLLLY want to................ then just do it. My Roy has a big crack and I transform it like crazy. Just hold onto the hinge when rotating it. Still works fine. I have replacement but I'm waiting for it to completely break off. So far so good and I like it. Quote
Lynx7725 Posted November 9, 2009 Posted November 9, 2009 I agree. Once it's broken, there's really nothing to stop you from doing it more often. If you're just a bit careful, it won't drop the arm off. And yes, my box launchers had their pins broken off already. Those mounting points are very tight, you have been warned. Quote
Negotiator Posted November 9, 2009 Posted November 9, 2009 After some time now, the tint on my roy 1s has started to crack. If I touch it, it will start to peel. Curious to see if the tint will last on the others. Also my valks are never in direct sunlight. So far all limbs are still fine. Quote
logos Posted November 9, 2009 Posted November 9, 2009 (edited) Yeah my Roy has had it's broken shoulders forever and they still haven't fallen off so go ahead already. If you haven't ordered replacements from Overdrive what are you waiting for? I have also broken off a wing hard point on my VT-1 using the box launchers that came with my VF-1J. Was a little miffed but a little plastic cement and it's right as rain. I should have realized there was going to be a problem when it was so hard to get the missles on and off the wings. Now I make sure to work them off of my VT-1 with a back and forth movement. ...... oh well. Edited November 9, 2009 by logos Quote
Lynx7725 Posted November 9, 2009 Posted November 9, 2009 I should have realized there was going to be a problem when it was so hard to get the missles on and off the wings. Now I make sure to work them off of my VT-1 with a back and forth movement. ...... oh well. Uh, that's what I did. Worse, the stub was left inside the mount. Had to drill it out... Quote
RDClip Posted November 14, 2009 Posted November 14, 2009 So, does the Hikaru VF-1S also have the major shoulder problem that the Roy has? Just wondering because it seems to be on sale everywhere for some really nice prices. Quote
Foblander Posted November 14, 2009 Posted November 14, 2009 So, does the Hikaru VF-1S also have the major shoulder problem that the Roy has? Just wondering because it seems to be on sale everywhere for some really nice prices. Yeah the Hikaru 1s had the original pins, same as Roy. They assemblers were more careful so it's less likely you will open the box up and find the shoulders already cracked. It's a great toy regardless. My Hikaru 1s still has not formed a crack yet and I've had it for 6 months now. Quote
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