Integration

Tony_Bacala · 01-19-2022, 10:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jester

That's not been my experience. Especially not the ankle articulation, which I vastly prefer over the style that Hasbro favours.

At first I preferred the ball joins for ankles and wrists on paper anyway, but for whatever reason I do have trouble getting them how I want them in action. This is not McFarlane specific, the tech for joints is a pain in the ass and a decision they all make with pros/cons for each.

At this point though, after years of messing with Hasbro Legends style and McFarlane ball joint style, I think I'd lean towards Hasbro. Hands should peg in, no ball at all.

Feet - I need to be able to plant the foot, and then adjust the angle from there. With these tight, specific ball joints that can't be done. It's a two handed operation. On each foot. Which then may not line up when you put it back down, which means round 2 of fiddle. Repeat.

Sole of feet on ground, both, then adjust angle of leg & rotate, all with downward pressure. Two fingers keeping toes in place, downward pressure on torso, move one hand to legs if needed for knees and thigh swivel (if present).

Really, if current tech from any company is all that's available - I think I'd choose what Mattel is doing on their Masterverse line for MOTU. Good balance of visuals and functionality.

Examples: Masters of the Universe Masterverse Wave 1 – Revelation – In Hand Gallery!

01-19-2022, 10:08 AM	#18
Tony_Bacala Administrator Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 7,667	Quote: Originally Posted by Jester That's not been my experience. Especially not the ankle articulation, which I vastly prefer over the style that Hasbro favours. At first I preferred the ball joins for ankles and wrists on paper anyway, but for whatever reason I do have trouble getting them how I want them in action. This is not McFarlane specific, the tech for joints is a pain in the ass and a decision they all make with pros/cons for each. At this point though, after years of messing with Hasbro Legends style and McFarlane ball joint style, I think I'd lean towards Hasbro. Hands should peg in, no ball at all. Feet - I need to be able to plant the foot, and then adjust the angle from there. With these tight, specific ball joints that can't be done. It's a two handed operation. On each foot. Which then may not line up when you put it back down, which means round 2 of fiddle. Repeat. Sole of feet on ground, both, then adjust angle of leg & rotate, all with downward pressure. Two fingers keeping toes in place, downward pressure on torso, move one hand to legs if needed for knees and thigh swivel (if present). Really, if current tech from any company is all that's available - I think I'd choose what Mattel is doing on their Masterverse line for MOTU. Good balance of visuals and functionality. Examples: Masters of the Universe Masterverse Wave 1 – Revelation – In Hand Gallery! __________________ Transformers at TFW2005.com!