Blackmamba HMK-09F Interstellar Knight KO Oversized Studio Series 102 Optimus Prime

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[@incomprehensiblegaming]

I like how no matter how cheap the KO, every single one (besides the original 1:1 kos) re-engineer the legs because even they understand that SS102s truck bed is atrocious

[@actionfigure-howtofixloose7057]

amazing details and shiny 😅 wow, so sad about loose joints

[@actionfigure-howtofixloose7057]

is there a way to tighen ? like any screws there sir we can fix?

[@casselky]

Thanks for this review! I went ahead and bought it anyway despite the joint issues you showed because I found it for around 30 bucks. I’m pleasantly surprised that my copy had none of the issues you have, except for the head which is a bit loose lol but easy enough to tighten.

[@BensKOllectables]

That’s great news man

[@love4paws673]

Cut some latex gloves in small pieces and insert them to all loose joints of this figure. Unscrew and stick in between the loose joints, then put screws back on and WALA! FIXED! I GOT 3 OF THESE AND they became more poseable! I got more because I needed at least 2 swords. Maybe repaint 1 purple someday! Store the round tip inside the chest to prevent them from totally closing....you know to get that unique angled opened look.

[@CritterCrew1]

Mine is not that floppy. Yes, it has no ratchets, but it's decently tight in all the joints.

[@djaltam1986]

I think you were unlucky, Ben. Mine didn't have those issues.

[@MrLloyd-rv1mc]

1:15 oh no

[@ElenarMT]

I'm really glad you're doing reviews again. Disappointed that Black Mamba made something so low quality... But then, having been to a Toy shop this week and seeing official Hasbro Transformers, this is still a great deal better than anything Hasbro makes. Nice review

[@greygremlin1248]

At least it is in two complicated

[@ifanthanese]

Those parts on top of the shoulder came reversed on most of them it's just a mushroom peg that you can pop out with your thumb and then put on the correct side and it lines up pretty well. Unfortunate about all of the looseness mine was pretty tight from show z. Screwdriver and Kiki's to the rescue!

[@AureliusAmbross]

its tragic that hasbro never went all in on the enthusiasts marker for high quality figures. maybe not worth the r&d for them

[@incomprehensiblegaming]

Hey Ben! Glad to see a new video on this channel. Wanted to ask if you’re planning on taking a look at the Black Apple Ironhide now that it’s been released?

[@Philybase]

Ben.. Glad ur back at it.. Og reviews

[@shovelchop81bikeralex52]

EDIT: You've already owned and reviewed it, I should've known better lol! It's the Ahoy Mech LS13 Interstellar Knight (same generic name, odd).Interesting. I went to check my KO Bumblebee Prime (I have a Nemesis version) to see if it's the same figure. Nope, had mine a couple of years and it's miles better with light up eyes, axe and rifle. Joints are all great except the ankles with plenty of die cast and great paint and detail, highly articulated hands that work well etc.. 32cm tall. The thing is I paid the same amount give or take a fiver, I can't find the maker's mark anywhere, I think it's a KO of either a Hasbro Masterpiece or more likely a KO of a high end 3rd party. I thought you might want to get one of these and sell the reviewed one on, I don't know how to send pics to you though lol. Do you want me too? Cheers! Glad to see you back by the way, I hope all's well in Canada aside from the Indian situation, bloody mess back here in the UK.

[@primalconvoy]

It's ironic that one is the most low-budget releases by Black Mamba was labelled as a "high end figure" on their box.

[@thecriticalcynic2022]

good thing i bought the TW-1030 by Baiwei instead of this one 🤣