QC Issues for Hasbro Masterpiece Optimus Prime

[razin]

Anyone else have any issues? I have one rather annoying one. See pics



The right arm, where circled should be the opposite of the left arm. This is what allows the lower arm to compress flush to the upper arm for alt mode.

As you can see in the following pic, the arm does not fully compress


As we know, it should look like this


Yes, it's not the end of the world, but it still irritates me to no end. I can still transform to alt mode, and the front all clips together, but because of its slight offset it potentially will cause excess stress where the bumper and lights clip in. Anyone else have any issues? Or perhaps the same issue but opposite and want to trade parts?

[Bruticus82]

Is that issue visible in robot mode? Just wondering if I should look out for it if/when I find a prime.

[Hellboy]

Mine appears to be fine.

[razin]

Originally Posted by Bruticus82

Is that issue visible in robot mode? Just wondering if I should look out for it if/when I find a prime.

Nope. Robot mode is fine, since his arm is supposed to be extended. You won't know until you actually try to compress it.

[Matrix_Holder]

Mine has stress marks out if package at the pin joints in the fingers on both hands... bought an extra just in case.
I've seen this issue on most of the primes I've seen. You can see them in package so look out before you buy.

[rego00123]

mines fine. however i had a host of other smaller issues, all minor annoyances but totally fixable.

the only real issue i have still is the back pack not closing all the way with the gun inside. im really not sure what the deal is with it. everything i have tried to fix it results in no change.

[razin]

Originally Posted by Matrix_Holder

Mine has stress marks out if package at the pin joints in the fingers on both hands... bought an extra just in case.

Although mines fingers don't have stress marks, they do fall off way too easily. I'm afraid I will lose them.

[Grimlock4Prime]

The closest thing I have to a problem is that the gun compartment stay opens a millimeter or so when the gun is in there. It doesn't bother me though.

Now that I think about it, the ankles seem a bit loose but it can still stand and hold poses.

[Hellboy]

The ankles are much looser than I'd like. A stand like Thundercracker's would have helped easy the worry of him toppling one day. The chest compartment on mine doesn't close tight enough for my liking either but I can live with it. I've had one finger pop off and the hinge looks very fragile. I wouldn't want to pop a knuckle too often for fear of it breaking completely. He also doesn't hold his gun to tightly (that's what made me pop the knuckle).
My gun fits in the back compartment nicely although the gun is tricky to lock in folded position.

None of this is overly concerning for me as I favour his bot mode and don't plan on transforming him into vehicle mode again. The trailer is still in the box... it fails to excite me. I'm still very pleased to have found him and on sale to boot.

[razin]

I think I make take a circular file and try to bore out the needed depression.