On an alternative to fan-modding the standard arm for an underslung hose:
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In fact, we are planning to make a new forearm to give fans another option. It will come with our next figure.
On the absence of the LED from the replacement arm:
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well, then we have to remove the led in the arm to do that.
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That is just another option. Some fans do want LED in it.
On how you'll get the replacement arm, if you want it:
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you will get the new forearm from your retailer for free with any other figure you want next. we just have to produce it in next figure's mold. You guys should know how expensive a single mold cost.
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well, a mold will cost $4000-$6000 accordding to how many pieces of part in it. also depend on the size and how complex the parts is. The mold to produce diecast parts is much more expensive than regular mold to produce plastic parts.
And we made 18 molds to produce FT-03.
I am saying we will provide the new forearm to retailer seperately, so you could get it with any other figure you want next for saving on the postage, such as MP-18 or TFC combine.
On when they would likely be able to provide their next figure, in the moulds
for which they would include the new arm:
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Sure it will be in 2013.
On whether they would produce a large enough quantity of arms for everyone who bought the Shockwave figure:
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sure the new forearm will be enough.
On how easy it will be to swap in the new arm for the old:
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I think it is pretty easy, just need a small screwdriver to do that.