KO CR02 38CM Mazinger Z Action Figure

[TheMazingerZ]

Yesterday I received the long awaited KO CR02 38CM Mazinger Z Action Figure.





This figure is most likely unlicensed, but it's not really a KO as there is no other figure like it on the market.



Sure, it look a lot like the King Arts Mazinger Z, but it's not really the same. First off, the CR02 Mazinger Z stands at a whooping 38cm tall, far bigger than the King Arts version. Also, while both figures sport a totally unnecessary amount of details in their armor, they are actually quite different from each other.



Just like the Bandai Mazinger Z DX and the King Arts Mazinger Z, most of the armor pieces attach via strong magnets. Being unlicensed thou, this figure is not quite up to par with the other two I mentioned before. Some armor pieces have magnets in them, but no corresponding magnets on the actual frame to keep them in place. The Bicep armor plates are the worst offenders, as the just fall off with the slightest touch or movement.



The figure comes without instructions, and without batteries, which you just have to figure out what type and how many you need. I settled for LR41 batteries, three for the body, three for the Scrander, and two for the severed Doublas head.



The battery compartments are quite wider than the LR41 batteries, but I tried to fit LR43, and LR44 batteries and they would just not go in. Word of advise, to save yourself from agonizing frustration while you're trying to insert the batteries with them just going everywhere, get some 3M electrical tape and wrap the batteries together as one piece. They will go in much easier!



The Scrander comes in as seven parts; Scrander body, two wings, top wing, antenna, and two halves of the Scrander Belt. Very simple to put together, no instructions needed. Of course, the Scrander that came with my figure had the wing attachments inverted, and the wings would not fit correctly. Soooo, I had to disassemble the Scrander Engine Pods to fix them - which by the way, their armor plates comes off too, but it's hell to remove them.





Even with all these issues, the figure looks great and for the $175 shipped I paid, I recommend it.







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[TheMazingerZ]

I've been asked to do a tutorial on how to fix the Scrander Wings connectors, which seems that are being installed backwards at the factory for some reason. Okay, here we go - but make sure you pay VERY CLOSE ATTENTION to the pictures. I only took pictures of one side for the tutorial, so it applies to the other side as well... BUT... this company decided that making two different sets of Left and Right parts was not necessary. Pay very close attention to the photos while you are doing the repairs, and take your time to check, double-check, and triple-check your work.

Without further due - How to fix your Scrander Wing Connectors:

Intro:

If your Scrander wings look like this when you connect them to the Scrander, this tutorial is for you.



However, if your scrander wings look like this when you connect them to the Scrander, you received a properly assembled piece and nothing needs to be fixed. Congratulations!





If you do need to fix the wing connectors:

Step 1.

Take off the two Scrander Engine Armor Plates. It is going to be a bit hard to do, since the Scrander Body kind of restricts the armor plates, but they are held on by magnets and were designed to be taken off anyway, so take your time and you will eventually be able to wiggle them out like this (see the magnets?).



Step 2.

There are two Phillips/cross screws holding the two halves of the engine together. Remove them and keep them in a safe place - they are small! NOTE, on this side, the screws are on the TOP of the engine, but on the opposite engine (other side) the screws are in the bottom!!!








Step 3.

Once you have removed the two screws, carefully pry open the two halves of the engine. This will allow you to remove the Wing Connector and install it back in the correct position.







NOTICE THE POSITION OF THE WING CONNECTOR BAR BEFORE YOU REMOVE IT COMPLETELY! TAKE A PICTURE, MAKE A NOTE! YOU DON'T WANT TO GO THROUGH ALL THE TROUBLE AND THEN FIND OUT YOU INSTALLED IT BACK IN THE SAME WAY IT CAME IN... THE WRONG WAY!!!


Step 4.

Take the Wing Connector Bar, rotate it 180 degrees, and re-insert it inside the engine. (LOOK AT THE BEFORE AND AFTER PICTURES)










Step 5

Put the screws back, making sure you DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN THEM!






Step 6.

If you paid attention, and did everything correctly, the Scrander Wing Connector should look like this:



And here is how the wing should look like when attached (without armor plates and with armor plates):






If your Scrander looks like this when you attach both wings, there's some more work to do...



Repeat all the steps on the other side, but remember, the screws are going to be located in the opposite side. Other than that, is exactly the same procedure.



Everything Works! WOOHOOOO!!!




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Be gentle, take your time, and have fun!