Revoltech Hot Rodimus Issue...

[jackalprime]

Well my haul from automaton came today, got deluxe animated cybertron mode optimus (apparently they have trucks on other planets) lol.
and Revoltech HotRodimus. I wanted to put the alt head on (the one with the visor) but it wouldnt go on. Upon further inspection, I saw the problem:
http://www.cybertron.ca/boards/picture.php?albumid=67&pictureid=780
the Visor head peg hole is considerable smaller than the normal head. Is there any way to fix this? I dont want to damage it using a drill bit. but other than that issue. he rocks.
http://www.cybertron.ca/boards/picture.php?albumid=67&pictureid=779
http://www.cybertron.ca/boards/picture.php?albumid=67&pictureid=781
http://www.cybertron.ca/boards/picture.php?albumid=67&pictureid=782
http://www.cybertron.ca/boards/picture.php?albumid=67&pictureid=783
http://www.cybertron.ca/boards/picture.php?albumid=67&pictureid=784
http://www.cybertron.ca/boards/picture.php?albumid=67&pictureid=785

[Protoman]

You got a dud.

Take it from me bro, serious, TAKE IT FROM ME.

I own more of these then you can imagine and have 3 opened on my desk in different poses.

The problem with Revoltech is they range in quality and flaws from one single figure to the next. You might get a PERFECT Convoy, then a Convoy with loose pegs his left hand..... ditto for Hot Rodimus.

If you can, try to return it, roll the dice and hope for a better one.

[jackalprime]

yeah, ive never owned one before, its my first. I was playing with some poses and the limbs kept popping off. oh well. its meant to be posed, not played with. So what can I do, i mean, can I fix it?

[racerguy76]

I would find a drill bit that fits the head that works and the try and drill in out using your hand. Might need to use a glove on the drill bit hand, but I have done this with soft rubber and plastic parts before. Or if you are more patient using a file would work. The QC is really hit or miss on the revoltech figures as Protoman said.

[Nocturn]

You've got the stand? Rape the hole on the head, the alternate heads are alway too tight, you need to loosen them up before the real thing. Use the stand as it is firmly rooted and a much stronger joint than the neck joint.

I have 13 revo's, every alternate head gets this treatment.

[Protoman]

You've got the stand? Rape the hole on the head

Hahaha, yes this is a good way too.

[Nocturn]

Hahaha, yes this is a good way too.

Gets it to the right tightness everytime :cool:

[jackalprime]

the alt heads not the best anyway,

[onecoin]

Isn't vinyl? A warm bath or less than a minute infront of a ceramic heater should loosen it up enough to stick your peg into. And that should also work on that Revoltech head issue you got.