localtalent
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Post by localtalent on Dec 24, 2023 18:34:02 GMT -5
Has anyone ever had an issue building any of these? I just got a new set of the Elite WM 38s, and the left arm of Vince absolutely will not lock into the torso. Do I just have bad luck or are BAFs generally hit or miss?
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Post by Fighter Hayabusa on Dec 24, 2023 18:49:00 GMT -5
The arms lately have been loose fitting. I try to apply heavy pressure to pop them in a tight as possible, pose it how I like it, and never touch it again.
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Post by Mongo Bears on Dec 24, 2023 19:20:55 GMT -5
I think Howard Finkel is the only build a fig I’ve ever owned and it’s fine
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Post by Evil Abed on Dec 24, 2023 19:31:36 GMT -5
I havent tried to build and entire figure in a while. I did have an issue with BAF Heyman back in '13/'14. Same issue, the arm just didnt want to click.
I would call it bad luck, happens but don't hear about it often.
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Post by shanieomaniac on Dec 24, 2023 22:57:49 GMT -5
I don't know if it's a thing with the same type of arm joint or not but I've had a couple of my UE figures that the arms won't stay in place at ALL. They just pop right off if you try and move them. Gooker is the most recent like this. I don't know if they use the same pins on BAFs or not, I only have I think two completed BAFs and one is kid Dominink. But just my thoughts that it might be a more widespread problem than just the BAFs.
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Post by JimRiga on Dec 24, 2023 22:58:36 GMT -5
My BAF Paul Bearer has the same left arm issue. I don’t think it’s the right connector for the socket. It doesn’t click into place and so it constantly falls out.
However I have no problems with my Paul Ellering figure.
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Post by WCWThunderRosa on Dec 25, 2023 0:22:38 GMT -5
Has anyone ever had an issue building any of these? I just got a new set of the Elite WM 38s, and the left arm of Vince absolutely will not lock into the torso. Do I just have bad luck or are BAFs generally hit or miss? Is it on the wrong side of the shoulder joint? There was one BAF where a bunch of the arms came assembled wrong and I’m pretty sure it was the WM38 Vince McMahon |
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Post by Old Zeke on Dec 25, 2023 5:45:34 GMT -5
Has anyone ever had an issue building any of these? I just got a new set of the Elite WM 38s, and the left arm of Vince absolutely will not lock into the torso. Do I just have bad luck or are BAFs generally hit or miss? Is it on the wrong side of the shoulder joint? There was one BAF where a bunch of the arms came assembled wrong and I’m pretty sure it was the WM38 Vince McMahon Vince and Ellering had this problem. |
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Post by cuppacoffeeyeaaah on Dec 25, 2023 9:15:32 GMT -5
Ellering for me the left arm is loose it just swings, the Virgil arms are are so stiff I felt they would snap. The Mean Gene BAF, the Raw ring Ultimate Kane, Ultimate Zeus and Legends Triple H the heads don’t sit on mines properly so I’ve had to put some blu-tack in the necks to hold them up. I’ve got quite a few figures there’s something wrong with them just luck I guess 😂
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localtalent
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Post by localtalent on Dec 25, 2023 9:50:32 GMT -5
Has anyone ever had an issue building any of these? I just got a new set of the Elite WM 38s, and the left arm of Vince absolutely will not lock into the torso. Do I just have bad luck or are BAFs generally hit or miss? Is it on the wrong side of the shoulder joint? There was one BAF where a bunch of the arms came assembled wrong and I’m pretty sure it was the WM38 Vince McMahon No, both arms look fine/correct. I’m wondering if it’s a torso issue. The right arm goes in and stays in, but pulls out with little to no effort. The left arm doesn’t even get that far. |
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Post by punksnotdead on Dec 25, 2023 9:57:02 GMT -5
I had issues with Michael Cole and Ellering. In both situations the arm hole in the torso was too wide and wouldn't lock in the arm.
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TheXtremisT
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Post by TheXtremisT on Dec 26, 2023 10:17:42 GMT -5
This is an issue that is quite widespread.
I'm surprised no-one has mentioned Rick Rude because that was quite the talking point last year and mine certainly suffered the same issue.
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localtalent
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Post by localtalent on Dec 26, 2023 11:06:09 GMT -5
Well that sucks. I ordered a second AJ to get a different Vince torso. I’m not confident it will work. So glad I ordered a whole set + an extra for a figure that won’t assemble, haha.
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Post by Next Manufactured’s Sweater on Dec 26, 2023 11:54:29 GMT -5
I haven’t collected the 6” scale lines since 2017, but there were always issues with Build a Figures. The first Ricardo Rodriguez had the hair piece misaligned on at least an entire batch. I also had issues with JR (arm wouldn’t attach) and either Corporate Kane or Johnny Ace (hand kept falling off).
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Post by Papi Joker on Dec 26, 2023 17:17:05 GMT -5
just heat the shoulder joint up in the torso, it is hard plastic, once soft pop and done!
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Post by localtalent on Dec 27, 2023 13:39:30 GMT -5
just heat the shoulder joint up in the torso, it is hard plastic, once soft pop and done! You absolute champion. This worked. His left arm is in there and seemingly secure. The right arm pops out when moved but stays put when posed. I’m considering this a win. |
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Post by Papi Joker on Dec 27, 2023 16:57:58 GMT -5
just heat the shoulder joint up in the torso, it is hard plastic, once soft pop and done! You absolute champion. This worked. His left arm is in there and seemingly secure. The right arm pops out when moved but stays put when posed. I’m considering this a win. awesome bro! try the same technique for the right (I boil water in a kettle and dip 'em in a cup) BAFs and suits are probs my fave I have most of them, i do like the swappable option though I change their jackets around. |
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Post by Eric on Dec 27, 2023 17:27:04 GMT -5
When threads lead to positive solutions, it makes me happy lol
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Post by MonsoonMan on Dec 30, 2023 12:46:19 GMT -5
ive always had issues with the older style BAF arm joints. if this works its a game changer!
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Post by wrestlingfan0815 on Dec 30, 2023 14:17:18 GMT -5
I have the Michael Cole m, Ricardo Rodriguez, and the John lauranitis and their fine
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