Transformers questions by newbies, and not-so-newbies

[Lordy]

Hey I got a original G1 Sideswipe, it doesn't have a rub sign. Is there a difference between pre-rub and rub?

TF Wiki says no: http://tfwiki.net/wiki/Sideswipe_(G1)

[GoktimusPrime]

Also be aware that rub signs can fall off.

[blackoptimus]

Hello guys, I have noticed that every time I transform my G1 trailbreaker (Original) that the back pack portion falls of. Now the back pack is held with 1 pin, it continuously slides of. Is there meant to be some sort of bolt or something holding the pin from falling or is this normal? Please help me out.

[kup]

Hello guys, I have noticed that every time I transform my G1 trailbreaker (Original) that the back pack portion falls of. Now the back pack is held with 1 pin, it continuously slides of. Is there meant to be some sort of bolt or something holding the pin from falling or is this normal? Please help me out.

It's normal age and play wear for the toy but it isn't supposed to fall off if that's what you mean.

The head is completely reliant on the stiffness of the metal pin joint to keep the head in place. If the joint has worn (It's metal against plastic so likely yes) then the only way to fix it is to reinforce it.

This is likely to be a common issue so I will make a tutorial on how to repair it.

[Skullcruncher]

Highbrow guns - are these are a pair (left + right) or both exactly the same?

Thanks!

[liegeprime]

Highbrow guns - are these are a pair (left + right) or both exactly the same?

Thanks!

Both exactly the same.

[Skullcruncher]

Both exactly the same.

Great thanks!

[5FDP]

Anyone here know if the black 'skid plate' underneath G1 Sunstreaker is meant to lock into place when in car mode? Thankfully mine is stiff enough that it won't drop (get your minds out of the gutter) but it doesn't lock or clip into place.

Cheers!

[liegeprime]

It doesnt have a specific clip to lock into place, but rather the inner U of the plate is kept in place with the black "plastic piece"( for lack of a better term) that forms part of the head/seat block. While the 2 outer winglet like protruberance on the sides of the plate fits thru the groove of the arms of Sunstreaker. I guess its better explained with pics..... but Im too lazy to take some now. But when you do transform him in car mode, just press the black plateon the upper part of the U shape ( both upper part) and youl feel it lock in place no need for a peg and hole actually which is quite ingenious.

[5FDP]

It doesnt have a specific clip to lock into place, but rather the inner U of the plate is kept in place with the black "plastic piece"( for lack of a better term) that forms part of the head/seat block.

I think I know what you're getting at here. I have tried to push the inner U of the plate so that the head/seat block protrudes through the middle somewhat however the U shape doesn't appear wide enough for it to fit.

I don't want to force it or shave it so it does fit. If it were a newer figure I wouldn't mind attempting this.

Thanks for the response liege. At least I know I'm not going insane