Post by Gold on Aug 3, 2006 23:00:36 GMT 8
Just a headsup for folks who are trying to get the "Matrix weapon" from the Transformers "Car Robots/Robots in Disguise" Godfire Convoy/Omega Prime. A few pieces have begun popping up over on Ebay. They seem to be custom works but as far as I can tell they're pretty close to the original.
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Box
Foreword: before attempting to attach the handle I recommend using a blow dryer to soften up the clamps first. See the pic of the clamp? It was originally almost shaped like a letter "A" before I spread it open.
Had I forced the clamp as is right out of the box there was definitely no way I could detach the handle from the crest again without something breaking.
Just blow dry until the plastic is malleable and then have a screw driver handy, once the plastic is nice and flexable, attach it to the handle part of the screwdriver to widen the clamp. Pour cold water on it and let it stay attached to the screw driver handle for a few days to fix it in place.
The connection goes in a lot smoother now but you'll still need a screwdriver to pick the clamps off when you disassemble the sword to put it back in the box.
With Omega Prime/Godfire Convoy
It comes with an optional handle for Fortress Maximus
Originally, the only way to get the sword was to buy the Japan TRU exclusive boxset. The set goes for $300-$400 nowdays on Ebay.
There are three different versions, red(G1) blue(TF RID/Car Robots) and silver(Master Force), the stickers on the sword handle are also different.
Gold
Please click to view larger images.
Box
Foreword: before attempting to attach the handle I recommend using a blow dryer to soften up the clamps first. See the pic of the clamp? It was originally almost shaped like a letter "A" before I spread it open.
Had I forced the clamp as is right out of the box there was definitely no way I could detach the handle from the crest again without something breaking.
Just blow dry until the plastic is malleable and then have a screw driver handy, once the plastic is nice and flexable, attach it to the handle part of the screwdriver to widen the clamp. Pour cold water on it and let it stay attached to the screw driver handle for a few days to fix it in place.
The connection goes in a lot smoother now but you'll still need a screwdriver to pick the clamps off when you disassemble the sword to put it back in the box.
With Omega Prime/Godfire Convoy
It comes with an optional handle for Fortress Maximus
Originally, the only way to get the sword was to buy the Japan TRU exclusive boxset. The set goes for $300-$400 nowdays on Ebay.
There are three different versions, red(G1) blue(TF RID/Car Robots) and silver(Master Force), the stickers on the sword handle are also different.
Gold
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