Masterpiece Beast Wars Dinobot

[MayzaPrime]

Got my shipping notification yesterday night. Can't wait until it arrives

[MEEEGGGAAATTTRRROOONNN!!!]

There are reports of broken shoulders in quite a few Dinobot figures.

The peg that sits in the notch (circled in the pic below) shears off because the two ratchets on either side are too stiff:



Picture of the damage:



Another pic:



The recommendation is to apply some type of lubricant to both sets of ratchet teeth and the peg and notch area.

Even simple dishwashing detergent is a good enough lubricant as can be seen from the following video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8PsePfBRld0

[loophole]

I got to play with mine last night. Already heard about the shoulder "issue" so applied some lube to the joints and was careful like I usually am with a new MP figure and didn't jave any issues.
Getting everything in the right spot for his bot mode can be a bit tricky and he is a big bot!!

[Galvatran]

^ What brand of lube did you use? Vaseline?

[Jetfire in the sky]

In the first pic it looks like the tab isn't married up properly in its slot, perhaps if it was then it would have more strength and be less likely to shear off. Bummer of a design flaw on such a magnificent toy.

[GALVATOM]

http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/thread...99935/page-649

Regarding this shoulder ratchet issue TFW2005 user Big Broad Rim has posted a solution using E-Clips.

Post # 12963 in the thread I have linked above.

Quite a clever solution I think though I'm yet to try it myself and don't know if I'll have to yet, my Dinobot is still about a week or so away from arriving.

[MEEEGGGAAATTTRRROOONNN!!!]

http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/thread...99935/page-649

Regarding this shoulder ratchet issue TFW2005 user Big Broad Rim has posted a solution using E-Clips.

Post # 12963 in the thread I have linked above.

Quite a clever solution I think though I'm yet to try it myself and don't know if I'll have to yet, my Dinobot is still about a week or so away from arriving.

Post has been updated with e clip size and lube recommendation:

http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/thread...#post-16026396

[Galvatran]

Post has been updated with e clip size and lube recommendation:

Silicone lube hey.

[graza78]

Shouldn't have to make modifications to an official figure, especially at this premium pricepoint. If its broken, request a replacement...

[UltraMarginal]

I'm packing to move, so big bots like this are stying boxed for the moment. one thing I did note was how heavy the box is. it's really heavy.