[Matt82]

So going forward, we should just be able to boil and pop arms off all new MTF figures? That's FANTASTIC!

[Ozymandias13]

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Originally Posted by MagicWazard

I do have one disappointment so far, and it's that they have the same issue as the older WWII bodies in that the webgears are a very tight fit (especially on the German), which causes the thin material around the modular sockets to get stretched, which causes modular parts to fall out easily. Superglue is pretty much required, and maybe shaving/filing down the modular pegs to be a bit shorter. That could be considered more of a failing of the gear than the figure, though.

It's long been their stated policy that the bits should be glued in place once you decide where you like them. It's been a long time since I've read them but I believe it's on one of the slips sent with every order.

[MagicWazard]

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Originally Posted by Ozymandias13

It's long been their stated policy that the bits should be glued in place once you decide where you like them. It's been a long time since I've read them but I believe it's on one of the slips sent with every order.

Yes, I'm aware, but on most of the modern-style figures it's not usually required just for the sake of attaching them for basic display. It's pretty much a requisite on the WWII figures. And even then, the fit is so tight and the sockets stretched so thin that they can still pop off occasionally. It's not a huge deal once you're settled on a loadout, but it can be a bit frustrating if you're still experimenting or uncommitted.

[46 Zone]

Nice!!! You can pop the arms out now!!! That increases the customization potential tenfold!!!

[MagicWazard]

Yeah, the ability to pop arms is fantastic and I'm looking forward to the new options it will bring.

And the new articulation is great! Just be careful, as has been discussed, to properly heat the joints to break them in as they'll be very stiff out-of-the-box (especially the calf swivels).

[jlw515]

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Originally Posted by Slaymaker

so i a horrible and getting pics on HissTank - but I dug into the WWII German today. You cannot crack the torso because it is solid! You just heat and pop the arms out
here is my FB post

https://www.facebook.com/slaymakerss...eric&ref=notif

Here is one of the pics - I hope I can get to work - since it's on FB the url will not work eventually. I added boss fight arms to see how they worked and they fit great!



also note - the new VALs are the same - heat and the arms will pop out. NEW VALS were available at JoeFest last year...

Just out of curiosity, because I only collect the WW2 stuff for custom fodder, but does the new German figure come with an extra pelvis piece if you not want to use the "shorts"?

Jason

[fogger1138]

Any chance of older figures being updated to this new standard? Not that they wouldn't all benefit from it, but this would make a lot of things easier for the contract and agency ops figures.

[Slaymaker]

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Originally Posted by jlw515

Just out of curiosity, because I only collect the WW2 stuff for custom fodder, but does the new German figure come with an extra pelvis piece if you not want to use the "shorts"?

Jason

nope

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Originally Posted by fogger1138

Any chance of older figures being updated to this new standard? Not that they wouldn't all benefit from it, but this would make a lot of things easier for the contract and agency ops figures.

I am sure MJ will address this. I already told him how much I hope everything is retrofitted. If every torso has removable arms and neck - skin tone changes become super easy. No one needs to paint. And torsos with black painted necks can just have black necks - again less paint apps (sure its another part but less manipulating of product) Arm swaps allow skin tone changes way easier too...I want original arms with the ports swappable as I like adding things to the shoulders...for sure contract ops and agency ops can benefit from this as well. I assume if it happens it will be over time as next runs are set up tooling would be updated (like the recent val - though it could still get neck articulation added...)

[Zap Rowsdower]

Pop and swap arms would allow for web gear, jackets, etc. that don't need to open and close, too. Some stuff is maddening to get closed while on the figure.

Swappable necks would help with reducing giraffe neck and hunching, too. Would make cross-pollination between manufacturers easier...etc.

[Ozymandias13]

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