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Wolfman Jake wrote:I just got Takara's One-Step Underbite from TFSource this afternoon. He will not stay in beast mode at all. I've seen plenty of reports of this being a problem, but no solutions. Is mine just defective or is it fixable? Will I have to keep exchanging it until I get one that works correctly?

So the problem exists on Takara's version too, eh?

TFWiki has this to say of his transformation issue:

Caution should be used with his transformation, as many early samples would lose the ability to lock into robo-beast mode with rigorous/repeated squeezing of the haunches (vehicle is the "default" state, beast mode relies on a tensed spring to stay locked in).

Yeah, I read that in the wiki too. Mine never, ever worked correctly from the get-go, though. I'll contact TFSource and see if I can get an exchange. For now, I've got a clear rubber band keeping him mostly locked in beast mode.

Wolfman Jake wrote:Yeah, I read that in the wiki too. Mine never, ever worked correctly from the get-go, though. I'll contact TFSource and see if I can get an exchange. For now, I've got a clear rubber band keeping him mostly locked in beast mode.

After reading these last few posts mine has decided to stop working. I got it a few weeks ago and it was working quite well but within the last 24hrs no go. It's a shame because it's a cool design and fun gimmick. This really should've been thought out more.

Well, I went to TFSource yesterday to exchange my Underbite in person. We tested the new one there at the warehouse to make sure it would work, and guess what? It didn't. Same problem. After about the 50th time, it stayed put almost all the way transformed. Couldn't repeat that magic, though. So, I'm just putting up with a toy that doesn't work for now, just so I can have the character represented on my shelf. I don't have a lot of faith that there will be a Warrior class or Hyper Change version of Underbite coming.

Wolfman Jake wrote:

Lockdownhunter wrote:You know,Takara always has to mess up and turn them into First Go! Hunter Ratchet,now Strongarm?Takara,why is this happening?

Uh, there's a perfectly Strongarm in the line. Are you confused with the repaint "Gregevor" as a new Decepticon character? Gregevor isn't replacing Strongarm.

Thanks!!!!!! Gregevor is a male?! That means Primus put a male in a female's body!Oh boy,is this weird!First BW Inferno and Waspinator,now this?!Someone please get rid of the dark energon in Primus.

Lockdownhunter wrote:

Wolfman Jake wrote:

Lockdownhunter wrote:You know,Takara always has to mess up and turn them into First Go! Hunter Ratchet,now Strongarm?Takara,why is this happening?

Uh, there's a perfectly Strongarm in the line. Are you confused with the repaint "Gregevor" as a new Decepticon character? Gregevor isn't replacing Strongarm.

Thanks!!!!!! Gregevor is a male?! That means Primus put a male in a female's body!Oh boy,is this weird!First BW Inferno and Waspinator,now this?!Someone please get rid of the dark energon in Primus.

Yes, Greejeeber is male. The only thing really feminine about the toy is its lips, but the toy's box art removed that aspect from the character's design, and its bio didn't specify a gender for Greejeeber, so it stands to reason that Greejeeber is male since it's based on a preexisting male character and had nothing given to it to indicate it being female.

I know the colors on Junkion are based on the colors of garbage trucks in Japan. But look what I saw today in Canada while waiting for the bus:

My local recycling bin truck has those colors too.

william-james88 wrote:I know the colors on Junkion are based on the colors of garbage trucks in Japan. But look what I saw today in Canada while waiting for the bus:

My Junkion (along BB and Wolfie) are on their way! :3

-Kanrabat- wrote:

william-james88 wrote:

My Junkion (along BB and Wolfie) are on their way! :3

Nice!! Which postage option did you pick and how expensive was it?

-Kanrabat- wrote:My Junkion (along BB and Wolfie) are on their way! :3

I believe you will like them both. I'm surprised by how fun the Warrior class figures are. The extra paint apps from the Takara versions are well worth it too.

william-james88 wrote:

-Kanrabat- wrote:My Junkion (along BB and Wolfie) are on their way! :3

Nice!! Which postage option did you pick and how expensive was it?

This message is to let you know that the following merchandise has been shipped to you from HobbyLink Japan.

Customer ID: *****
Shipping Address:
***** Canada

Order No.: ******

Shipping Method: SAL
TED05 Junkion 1 : ¥1,440
TKT82962 TAVVS01 Bumblebee VS Steeljaw 1 : ¥3,600
Merchandise Total: ¥5,040
Shipping: ¥1,180
Total: ¥6,220

(corporate blah blah)

6,220.00 JPY = 64.9754 CAD

All in all, just around 3 bucks more than if I would had paid for full price, including taxes, at my local store. A great deal considering that's SHIPPING INCLUDED, there's a great chance of no custom fees amd I will have the superior Takara decos. Plus, forget to see Junkheap in stores, ever.

Wolfman Jake wrote:I believe you will like them both. I'm surprised by how fun the Warrior class figures are. The extra paint apps from the Takara versions are well worth it too.

I thought about buying the Hasbro version of BB, but 20$+tx and a 10$ Reprolabels upgrade to make the figure not look like shite is a bit too much for me. So, Takara all the way!

-Kanrabat- wrote:Shipping: ¥1,180

That is Mega Cheap shipping, thanks for letting me know!

william-james88 wrote:

-Kanrabat- wrote:Shipping: ¥1,180

That is Mega Cheap shipping, thanks for letting me know!

I know, right? Cheaper than shipping within Canada, for crying out loud!

-Kanrabat- wrote:

william-james88 wrote:

-Kanrabat- wrote:Shipping: ¥1,180

That is Mega Cheap shipping, thanks for letting me know!

I know, right? Cheaper than shipping within Canada, for crying out loud!

Holy SH!T, thats TRUE!

Emerje wrote:If you're still looking for some of Takara Tomy's offbeat filler characters, AmiAmi has a fresh stock of them for 1,880jpy (US$15.80) each. This is includes the harder to find Roadblock, Swoop, and Snarl. They probably won't last long at what's basically Hasbro prices so good luck!

Emerje

Wolfman Jake wrote:Well, I went to TFSource yesterday to exchange my Underbite in person. We tested the new one there at the warehouse to make sure it would work, and guess what? It didn't. Same problem. After about the 50th time, it stayed put almost all the way transformed. Couldn't repeat that magic, though. So, I'm just putting up with a toy that doesn't work for now, just so I can have the character represented on my shelf. I don't have a lot of faith that there will be a Warrior class or Hyper Change version of Underbite coming.

If you squeeze it just right and give it kind of a wiggle it'll lock, but the vehicle mode looks awesome so it's not a big loss to stay that way until there's a better figure.

so I finally got TAV Roadblock and Swoop, pretty nice figures.

Roadblock is no surprise to me after Gen. Scoop, just a little more Construction-y but Swoop was a new one to me as I never had the original version. His wingspan's a little lacking compared to the recent AOE Strafe, but I like the cape-like profile in bot mode, along with the facial expression he looks quite regal.

Some pics here:

Fellow Seibertronian prjkt was kind enough to provide us with the first in hand shots of Transformers Adventure TAV-09 Swoop! While he has been hanging on Japanese shelves for a little while, it seems everyone in the world had neglected to snap any pics until now. Well fear not, now you can see the Animated repaint in all his glory. Keep scrolling to see the Dinobot and stay tuned to Seibertron.com for all your Transformers News!

Not sure what it is but I just dont like it.

I will stick with all my original TF Animated Dinobots.

Looks like Black Shadow on crack.

Still wonder what the source of inspiration was for that deco.

I am guessing this is G1 toy deco Swoop right?

william-james88 wrote:I am guessing this is G1 toy deco Swoop right?

Not even.



No gray/silver, and too much black and gold.

Sabrblade wrote:

william-james88 wrote:I am guessing this is G1 toy deco Swoop right?

Not even.



No gray/silver, and too much black and gold.

But it has all that centralized red.