G1 Shockwave skinny leg problem solved??

[SOUNDBLASTER]

But then he's just too short ..

[Ode to a Grasshopper]

Looks better that way IMO. Any chance of comparison pics with some of the other notable G1 'con cast? I'd be interested in seeing how he stacks up against G1 Megs height-wise.

[GoktimusPrime]

I agree with SOUNDBLASTER. I think that looks bad. :/ Loose legs are a common problem on 1985 Shockwaves - mine are extremely loose too. But I find that I can get the toy to stand by simply pushing outward from the insides of the feet. It works for me and the outward splaying is so minute that it's barely perceivable. It's really easy to do and works a treat.

In each of these shots Shockwave's stance is being supported by slight outward splaying in his feet.







I find G1 Sandstorm to be the worse when it comes to loose legs, and the worse thing is that because his legs are a single block, I can't try to spread his feet apart like I do with Shockwave. So I just stick two small pieces of blu-tac on the back of each knee. :/

I've heard that applying nail polish can re-stiffen loose joints but I've never tried it myself.

[SOUNDBLASTER]

Here is my solution for SHOCKWAVE..

2matches... Refer to pics .. Simple and effective



Sorry about the view.. Its a good thing he doesnt have janglies like rotf Devvy .

[blackie]

I can see up his skirt.... :P

[kup]

I'll pull mine apart and check if there is a solution for loose legs. Mine doesn't have that issue with the legs, instead his knees are wobbly but not too bad.

[dirge]

I actually took the legs apart and stuck electrical tape into the insides of his shins. It works a treat (:

[Geminii]

I find G1 Sandstorm to be the worse when it comes to loose legs, and the worse thing is that because his legs are a single block

Wait, what?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yHMk4W8twWA

2:33 in

[GoktimusPrime]

Oops... still, I haven't found a way to keep the loose legs on my Sandstorm extended without falling back in. Guh? This guy rates Sandstorm as the best G1 Triplechanger (even above Blitzwing and Astrotrain?!)? I think he's the weakest. :/

[liegeprime]

Oops... still, I haven't found a way to keep the loose legs on my Sandstorm extended without falling back in. Guh? This guy rates Sandstorm as the best G1 Triplechanger (even above Blitzwing and Astrotrain?!)? I think he's the weakest. :/

I have, try nail polish, or super glue spread thinly ( do it at the back part of the upper legs) lets dry for a bit, then scrape off some of it just leaving a little bit to make the surface more rough, before it dries up completely. Its what I did for my sandstorm, now he doesnt end up being a hobbit when trying to stand him up.