Thundertank cockpit finally fixed?

[Fist Pounder]

I bought a thundertank from toys r us on friday that was apparently shipped on wednesday.

My cockpit seems to work great, opens fine is not loose.

Maybe they are working on fixing issues as they go along?

[Fuzz]

That's good to hear. I really didn't feel like figuring out a way to keep the thing on for my son.

[Fist Pounder]

I opened my thundertank and tested out its functions although its primary function is looking great on my shelf.

I have seen alot of complaints on this issue and while I have not seen the problem would like to see more who share my experience before saying for sure the issue is fixed

Hoping for the 4 inch figures to come to shelves soon so i can have a proper thundercat driving rather than snarf.

[Tracer]

Glad to hear that they got the kinks worked out.

[Shenlon]

I am curious if I should try to exchange mine ? I plan to display it with panthro inside when I get my display cabinet. I don't want to pull my hair out trying to get the cockpit working.

I am sure mine was an early model as it was one of the first to hit Georgia.

[snarfsnarf]

I spoke with Bandai and they said they indeed fixed this problem...so the newer versions on the Tank should be better

[shmashwitdaclub]

mine that I just opened is extremely loose - I am ok with it though. I figure better that than one of the kids breaking it

[Ravenxl7]

The hatch being fixed is nice to know, but I have to say, now that we've had a pretty good look at it from last nights episode, the color scheme on the toy bothers me much more than it used to. I could get it and just paint it myself, but this is an instance where I would rather not paint it myself. Not sure how likely it is to happen, but the one way I might get the tank at full retail, would be if it got a repaint into it's show-accurate colors.

Something similar can be said about Panthro's toys, which are much more blue than he actually is on-screen. Part of me is hoping for a running change to his figures (if nothing else, at least the nunchucks).

Anybody else feel the same way? or am I just being too picky, lol...

[Lody]

Do you have the date code on your box?

[snarfsnarf]

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Originally Posted by Ravenxl7

The hatch being fixed is nice to know, but I have to say, now that we've had a pretty good look at it from last nights episode, the color scheme on the toy bothers me much more than it used to. I could get it and just paint it myself, but this is an instance where I would rather not paint it myself. Not sure how likely it is to happen, but the one way I might get the tank at full retail, would be if it got a repaint into it's show-accurate colors.

Something similar can be said about Panthro's toys, which are much more blue than he actually is on-screen. Part of me is hoping for a running change to his figures (if nothing else, at least the nunchucks).

Anybody else feel the same way? or am I just being too picky, lol...

I really really want a red and blue version of his weapon, after seeing it those colors in the cartoon, they need to fix it!

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Originally Posted by Lody

Do you have the date code on your box?

I threw away my box and so I don't have the code

[Hyper Jaguar]

Eh, I'm happy with the Thundertank I've got.

[Shenlon]

Where would the date code be ?

[king kahn]

yeah I would also like to know how to tell a correct tank from an incorrect tank.

I also want a panthro with corrected nunchucks. I know they went with grey as they didn't know if the toon was going to have the red/blue like the original version but now that they know I want a correction.

[Trukkinmunky]

I bought a Thundertanks as soon as it came out. I have no problems with it what so ever.

[Lody]

Anyone seeing any changes with later released tanks and the parts staying on?

[Lody]

The first three pictures show the Thundertank with date code that would have been from the first production run. Unfortunately, I threw the box away after I got it.

The pegs that the cockpit attach too are much smaller and do not keep the cockpit securely attached to the body.





The top two pictures show a Thundertank with date code: 0537460701

The pegs have been re-worked and protrude more. Notice how you can see the pegs while looking straight at the cockpit vs the other one. Once attached, the cockpit stays snugly attached.

[Lody]

bump again

Go get your fixed Tanks!

[rhinox1701]

Thundertank is cruddy. customized the heck outta mine. Mostly just for display...unfortunately I should have waited. Bought mine pretty early....

[rhinox1701]

[QUOTE=snarfsnarf;11844]I really really want a red and blue version of his weapon, after seeing it those colors in the cartoon, they need to fix it!



I painted mine..much better red/blue

[snarfsnarf]

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Originally Posted by king kahn

I also want a panthro with corrected nunchucks. I know they went with grey as they didn't know if the toon was going to have the red/blue like the original version but now that they know I want a correction.

The wave 2 version that is showing up in walm

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Originally Posted by rhinox1701

I painted mine..much better red/blue

The wave 2 version of Panthro that is showing up in Walmarts now has the red/blue weapon...it's really cool.

On a side note, if anyone wants my old cockpit door for customizing, let me know. I would just ask you pay for the shipping to get to you...otherwise I'm going to throw it out.