New Crankcase Finger Variant Found
Monday, June 6th, 2011 10:51AM CDT
Category: Toy NewsPosted by: LOST Cybertronian Views: 32,701
Topic Options: View Discussion · Sign in or Join to reply
News Search
Got Transformers News? Let us know here!
Most Popular Transformers News
Most Recent Transformers News
Posted by Galvatron X on June 6th, 2011 @ 11:07am CDT
The fingers do look good, but I still prefer my FU fingers!
I'll still be on the lookout for this though. Maybe I'll build a squad with all three - intact, cut, and remolded fingers.
Posted by Razorclaw0000 on June 6th, 2011 @ 11:22am CDT
Galvatron X wrote:Maybe I'll build a squad with all three - intact, cut, and remolded fingers.
That's exactly what I'm thinking...
By the way, if you don't listen to the podcast, you should. You got a shout out for the hard work with this whole debacle. Is the "X" in your name an "X" (the letter) or a "ten"?
Posted by RodimalToyota on June 6th, 2011 @ 11:23am CDT
not likely but just saying.
Posted by El Duque on June 6th, 2011 @ 11:30am CDT
Posted by Moft on June 6th, 2011 @ 12:11pm CDT
El Duque wrote:Wow, Hasbro has put a lot of time an effort into this issue. Instead of worrying about something so trivial how about working the overall QC of your figures?
Pretty sure all the factories that produce the toys are contracted to Takara, so they're the ones who are indirectly responsible for your QC woes, not Hasbro. Hasbro doesn't have much to do with the actual production and assembly of any of the toys.
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on June 6th, 2011 @ 12:14pm CDT
Moft wrote:El Duque wrote:Wow, Hasbro has put a lot of time an effort into this issue. Instead of worrying about something so trivial how about working the overall QC of your figures?
Pretty sure all the factories that produce the toys are contracted to Takara, so they're the ones who are indirectly responsible for your QC woes, not Hasbro. Hasbro doesn't have much to do with the actual production and assembly of any of the toys.
It's to both as far as I know, but the factories still hold responsibility for any mishaps, not the companies that contract them. Hasbro and TakaraTomy are responsible for the designs, how good or bad they are.
Posted by El Duque on June 6th, 2011 @ 12:19pm CDT
Moft wrote:El Duque wrote:Wow, Hasbro has put a lot of time an effort into this issue. Instead of worrying about something so trivial how about working the overall QC of your figures?
Pretty sure all the factories that produce the toys are contracted to Takara, so they're the ones who are indirectly responsible for your QC woes, not Hasbro. Hasbro doesn't have much to do with the actual production and assembly of any of the toys.
Regardless, a lot of time and energy has went into clipping fingers and remolding new hands over something that most would consider a non-issue.
Posted by RodimalToyota on June 6th, 2011 @ 12:37pm CDT
Thank America's incompetent, not Hasbro.
Posted by El Duque on June 6th, 2011 @ 12:50pm CDT
There is no safety issue. They clipped them because it was his middle finger, but considering he only has three fingers who's to say which finger he's giving the world? Maybe it's his ring finger and he just wants all the single ladies to know he's available.
Posted by Megatron Wolf on June 6th, 2011 @ 1:22pm CDT
Posted by RodimalToyota on June 6th, 2011 @ 1:28pm CDT
El Duque wrote: but considering he only has three fingers who's to say which finger he's giving the world? Maybe it's his ring finger and he just wants all the single ladies to know he's available.
It could also be another message to the ladies, maybe that's what Hasbro was concerned about. 2 in the....
Kiss Player Crankcase?
sorry couldn't help it!
Posted by El Duque on June 6th, 2011 @ 1:31pm CDT
RodimalToyota wrote:El Duque wrote: but considering he only has three fingers who's to say which finger he's giving the world? Maybe it's his ring finger and he just wants all the single ladies to know he's available.
It could also be another message to the ladies, maybe that's what Hasbro was concerned about. 2 in the....
Kiss Player Crankcase?
sorry couldn't help it!
lol, glad there are other perverts on here besides me!
Posted by Doubledealer93 on June 6th, 2011 @ 1:59pm CDT
Posted by El Duque on June 6th, 2011 @ 2:05pm CDT
Doubledealer25 wrote:great, now i have to get another one -_-' oh well, doesn't it say some where that there are 3 crank cases in the movie?
I believe there were at least three seen during production traveling with Megatron.
Posted by Mykltron on June 6th, 2011 @ 2:25pm CDT
Posted by RodimalToyota on June 6th, 2011 @ 3:46pm CDT
so there could be even more.
that's not really a spoiler, since you can see em'.
Posted by Moft on June 6th, 2011 @ 4:32pm CDT
El Duque wrote:Regardless, a lot of time and energy has went into clipping fingers and remolding new hands over something that most would consider a non-issue.
It's just 'cause it looks like he's flipping us off. Hasbro probably figured they'd be better off spending a bit of money/effort to fix this now, rather than have some outraged parents with far too much time on their hands later decrying all Transformers as being inappropriate because this particular one was giving what could be seen as an offensive or obscene gesture.
Posted by El Duque on June 6th, 2011 @ 4:38pm CDT
Moft wrote:El Duque wrote:Regardless, a lot of time and energy has went into clipping fingers and remolding new hands over something that most would consider a non-issue.
It's just 'cause it looks like he's flipping us off. Hasbro probably figured they'd be better off spending a bit of money/effort to fix this now, rather than have some outraged parents with far too much time on their hands later decrying all Transformers as being inappropriate because this particular one was giving what could be seen as an offensive or obscene gesture.
Monstructor and Landcross have been flippin' the bird for years
Posted by Neurie on June 6th, 2011 @ 4:43pm CDT
Lets be honest if this hadnt happened this figure would fade in to obscurity like most movie figures
Posted by El Duque on June 6th, 2011 @ 4:51pm CDT
Neurie wrote:So which will be the one that ends up being the chase/more epensive version? Spike, cut or remold?
Lets be honest if this hadnt happened this figure would fade in to obscurity like most movie figures
The long fingered version will probably be the most desired, since it's the one they are trying to censor.
Posted by RodimalToyota on June 6th, 2011 @ 5:41pm CDT
Posted by Calabask on June 6th, 2011 @ 5:51pm CDT
Posted by DJLazer on June 6th, 2011 @ 6:46pm CDT
RodimalToyota wrote:They have been remolded completely.
Product code is 111211
Found in Tucson, AZ Walmart.
2 out of two.
Lucky for those that got intact pointers, I wish I had gotten one
What was the serial code?
Posted by Calabask on June 6th, 2011 @ 7:21pm CDT
Posted by RodimalToyota on June 6th, 2011 @ 7:37pm CDT
I'm sure there are multiple numbers that will show up over time.
Posted by Covenant on June 6th, 2011 @ 9:44pm CDT
No, no, no. Let me rephrase that this instance.
I absolutely DO want Obscene-Fingered-Crankcase! I've made several purchases and an equal amount of returns trying to find him. I've got a want-topic up over at TFW2005, so if anyone knows from whom I may purchase a confirmed Obscene-Fingered-Crankcase, please let me know!
Posted by Siegfried 00 on June 9th, 2011 @ 3:34pm CDT
Posted by Optimus1138 on June 9th, 2011 @ 4:07pm CDT
Posted by Autobot-Hellstriker on June 9th, 2011 @ 7:03pm CDT
Personally I don't even think the transformers use the finger as offensive sign in their culture.
Posted by Stormtrooper53 on June 9th, 2011 @ 9:50pm CDT
Posted by Calabask on June 10th, 2011 @ 11:17am CDT
Posted by rpetras on June 10th, 2011 @ 10:46pm CDT
I'll wait for the remold before i think about getting a variant .. I have no need for the cut finger version.
Posted by jlogano20 on June 12th, 2011 @ 6:36pm CDT
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on June 13th, 2011 @ 2:18pm CDT
Stormtrooper53 wrote:Bought one today. Came with one snipped hand and one remolded hand. The code stamped on the back was 11121.
Well, looks like a new list is in order, this time for the snipped hands, and remolded hands.
Posted by Kibble on June 13th, 2011 @ 10:21pm CDT
Neurie wrote:So which will be the one that ends up being the chase/more epensive version? Spike, cut or remold?
Lets be honest if this hadnt happened this figure would fade in to obscurity like most movie figures
True...the ONLY reason I bought him is because I knew it was rare and if I ever changed my mind and actually wanted him, I'd want the FU version. The fig does kinda suck, though.
Posted by KingStyle on June 14th, 2011 @ 9:18am CDT
Posted by Razorclaw0000 on June 14th, 2011 @ 12:29pm CDT
Posted by NamelessOne on August 25th, 2011 @ 12:45pm CDT
Posted by Jelze Bunnycat on August 25th, 2011 @ 12:57pm CDT
NaM3L3sS wrote:Apologies in advance if this is construed as 'double-posting', but...
http://www.seibertron.com/energonpub/dark-of-the-moon-deluxe-crankcase-gets-manicure-p1281373.php#p1281373
more like necroposting, and unnecessary, we were well aware of that thread.
Posted by NamelessOne on August 25th, 2011 @ 2:25pm CDT
JelZe GoldRabbit wrote:NaM3L3sS wrote:Apologies in advance if this is construed as 'double-posting', but...
http://www.seibertron.com/energonpub/dark-of-the-moon-deluxe-crankcase-gets-manicure-p1281373.php#p1281373
more like necroposting, and unnecessary, we were well aware of that thread.
Wow, look where trying to be helpful gets you.
I've edited my post, I hope it's to your liking.