Transformers G1 Soundwave Tape Door and Leg fixes

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Everyone is getting their hands on the new Generation One Soundwave reissues, but I'm feeling left out because my store didn't receive them yet. However, I already have some loosey goosey and broken ones, so I guess what's done is done. TAPE DOOR ------------------------------------------------------------------------- I needed to fix the tape door, but I wasn't willing to sacrifice the old one for a fully printed replacement. What I came up with might not be perfect, but it works perfectly on my figure now. The broken tape door slides under the bottom_fix_cut part and can be glued together after testing, shaving down, etc. It's essential to leave it unglued if you prefer that option. If your tape door is only missing one side, you can use the half file with attention to which side you need before printing. If you need the other side, flip it in the slicer. Trim, cut, and sand away whatever interferes on the printed part. I had a figure (Takara Pre rub) with both sides broken, but the whole piece fit great after fixing it. My other figure (Hasbro Takara with rubsign) only needed one side fixed, which was broken in a way that interfered with the part sliding on. I opted to trim the door instead of the printed part to maintain structural integrity. LEG FIX --------------------------------------------------------------------------- There are two different files for the leg fix: one for Hasbro stamped and one for earlier Takara molds. The difference lies in the "standing" indentations on the silver thigh part, which can be either at 45 degrees or perpendicular. For the leg decals, you can use a hair dryer to warm up the adhesive, then use a knife to pull up a corner just enough to grab the decal and slowly pull it away while still warm. You can also cut your decals along the seam where the two parts come together on the legs. If you don't care about perfection, you can simply cut them and poke a screwdriver through the back ones. Study the leg picture to notice the angles and shapes. The little nub at the top of the leg near the knee joint often wears down. This leg fix adds more nubs to grab and keep him standing and in player mode. It passes the gentle shake test. The spacer goes into the leg cavity, and the flat part sits on top, keeping pressure on both sides. If the legs are too tight, you can trim down the nubs. Another tip: if your arms are loose at the shoulders, take the shoulder apart carefully to avoid losing the metal rectangle! Clean plastic parts in soap and water to remove dirt, then dry them. When putting back together, place a piece(s) of paper cut to the same size as the metal rectangle into the shoulder part where it was, then replace the metal rectangle and screw back together. Test if still loose, add more paper if necessary, and you'll get the pop and lock back. Till All Are One!