Rob7274
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Post by Rob7274 on Aug 30, 2012 14:31:47 GMT -5
Just got Elite 17 and I'm not happy with Cenas new foot joint.
I know a lot of people are very happy with the new Cena and I am too. His new shorts and leg sculpts are great and makes Cena look a lot better. He certainly is one of the best of the set..........
But.....
With the new foot there's no more forward or backwards tilt making it really hard to stand him up and even when up he still eventually falls.
I'm an expert at standing figures with the original kind of ankle joints even when quite loose but was still excited to see what Mattel come up with to try to sort out the loose ankles people are getting...but I really want Mattel to stop with these new feet.
At least you could fix the old ones.
Basically I Hate the new lack of joint and will probebly need to put him on a stand (which I don't do with my modern era figs display). Even then Im not sure he'll stay up.
Please Mattel go back to the original joint....atleast till you figure something else out...
What do you guys/gals think?
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Post by Chewdeezy on Aug 30, 2012 14:41:37 GMT -5
I'm still waiting for my shipment and can wait to take a look at it.
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marklud
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Post by marklud on Aug 30, 2012 14:47:49 GMT -5
I, too, have had foot issues with my E17 Cena. Part of me has wondered if I just got a bad figure, but the right foot is quite a bit off (it's at an angle, best way I can describe it, doesn't lie perfectly flat) and you can't really do anything about it. Seems to be a running theme with Cena figs I get, they can't stand up on their own, lol.
Mark
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xsailor
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Post by xsailor on Aug 30, 2012 15:12:21 GMT -5
That's a bummer, guess i'll have to wait and see.
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Joejitsu22
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Post by Joejitsu22 on Aug 30, 2012 15:14:12 GMT -5
Poor Mattel. Damned if they do damned if they don't lol
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Post by Figure Addict™ on Aug 30, 2012 15:15:50 GMT -5
I can't stand the new foot. Mine has to be contorted before he can actually stand.
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Post by Chip on Aug 30, 2012 15:28:47 GMT -5
I'm surprised at this, because I firmly believe that almost ANYTHING was better than the original ankle joint. It's gonna be awhile before I see E17 though.
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Post by wwextreme25 on Aug 30, 2012 15:45:41 GMT -5
was planning on ordering...dunno how sure i am now if i actually want to...i probs still will though
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Post by /X Metal Sorenges x "Mac Oh J~ on Aug 30, 2012 15:48:09 GMT -5
was planning on ordering...dunno how sure i am now if i actually want to...i probs still will though Not worth the $20-$30 I was originally willing to pay with the non-standing foot. |
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Von Hooten
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Post by Von Hooten on Aug 30, 2012 16:07:04 GMT -5
Do the feet swivel? If so you might be able to swap it out with the feet from an older figure.
Ironically, I have never had issues with the ankles on any of my Cena figures. Triple H on the other hand... I yet to find one with tight ankles.
I think Mattel needs to start making "ribbed" ankles to give it a gear like locking mechanism. I know that sounds weird but I have seen other figures with joints like this and it works.
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Post by homeslice1998 on Aug 30, 2012 16:09:55 GMT -5
Could I see a picture of it? Karma will be given thanks!
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Labeled101
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Post by Labeled101 on Aug 30, 2012 16:28:07 GMT -5
Mine seems to be fine… just apply a little force and they will go back and forth. Relax, no articulation has been lost. He is a very nice figure overall.  |
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Post by Joejitsu22 on Aug 30, 2012 17:36:06 GMT -5
^^^^ ya mine sits fine too. theres a joint, just not the normal style.  |
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Post by Joejitsu22 on Aug 30, 2012 17:38:51 GMT -5
love the new mold on the body and shorts.
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Rob7274
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Post by Rob7274 on Aug 30, 2012 18:03:38 GMT -5
Mine seems to be fine… just apply a little force and they will go back and forth. Relax, no articulation has been lost. He is a very nice figure overall. Well now I feel a bit of a fool. Mine where really tight though but now I've seen your picture and had a good wiggle there fine and I must say a lot better than the previous ankle joints. May be advisable to heat them up before you move them as mine where real tight. Well Done Mattel and I apologise... Thanks a lot labeled101! I'm a lot happeier with the figure now. |
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Post by Chip on Aug 30, 2012 18:25:14 GMT -5
awesome. that is EXACTLY what i wanted mattel to do with elite ankle joints.
the biggest problem is the part that sticks out from the ankle into the boot...its so thin & weak. that looks so much better
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Post by Chewdeezy on Aug 30, 2012 18:28:59 GMT -5
LOL, WHEW.
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Post by East Coast on Aug 30, 2012 18:48:09 GMT -5
mine has no problem standing. It even stands up on my futon without falling
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Post by Armbar on Aug 30, 2012 19:26:28 GMT -5
well this is probably mattel's solution to his notoriously loose ankles in the past. I like it.
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Post by RybackV1 on Aug 30, 2012 19:44:26 GMT -5
LOL that's hilarious. All I've been hearing is how the new Cenas ankles lost all articulation and it turns out they're beyyer than before.
Every time I see his new Shorts/Kneepad combo all I can think of is how sweet its gonna look on the Elite Lesnar!
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