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Help Us Build the Database / Armor part sprues?
August 12, 2015, 10:32:50 AM
http://www.shmax.com/products?q_filters_toyline=4990

How do we go about adding the small armor pieces that come on the sprue in these? Do we make up names for the pieces that aren't something obvious like a sword? Or do we just picture the sprue as-is out of the package and call it "Accessory Sprue"?
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http://www.shmax.com/modify_part/42702/smokescreen

Trying to modify QT-14 Smokescreen, I chose the vehicle form of Nissan 280ZX and was going to put 280Z-T (the correct model) in the override box. It gave me an error stating "Form overriden name too long! Try to keep it under 45 characters." This is obviously under 45 characters, so I tried changing the hyphen to a space (280Z T) thinking the character was making the error. Still did not work. then I tried removing the space altogether (280ZT) and it still would not work.

The only way I could save it was to remove the text from the override field.
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Help Us Build the Database / Warbotron X-Ray
May 06, 2015, 12:58:41 PM
http://www.shmax.com/product_details/20466/x_ray_gun_set

Are we adding parts to this like Kre-o/DMK kits? Like each piece is a part? I'd like to know before I assemble him!
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Help Us Build the Database / Quakewave stands
May 06, 2015, 06:01:01 AM
So I just got both versions of the Quakewave stand made by Heirofthedog1 on TFW. Should these be things in the database? They weren't sold at any retail location that I know of so I'm guessing not, but they are super high quality and very nice.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k7E_tgHE8_s

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YLBIBVhBdao
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http://www.shmax.com/product_details/19712/autobot_meister

I just got some of these little guys and the QT-11 fig is called Jazz on the front of the package. I know Japan has traditionally called Jazz, "Meister", but not in this case apparently. Should we change it?
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Help Us Build the Database / DMK-02
March 26, 2015, 02:43:23 PM
http://www.shmax.com/product_details/8461/bumblebee

I just got mine from Anime Export, and I'm fairly certain this is a second run version. Is there a know difference between the original and this one, or can the pics just go on this listing?
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I think I've asked something similar before, but do we add books too? I just got the Animated Allspark Almanac and am wondering if I should snap some pics and add it?
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Photo of the Day / Cubrar (with red head)
December 26, 2014, 02:02:50 PM


Check out this awesome pic of FansProject Cubrar.
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When an item has interchangeable faces like MP-21 Bumble, how do we list the face accessories? Do we only make an accessory for the not-default/installed face and assume the one that comes installed is just part of the figure, or do we make an accessory for all of them since it is a removable part?

After typing this out, I think I know the answer (accessory for each), but I just want to make sure since I haven't shot the faces yet for him.
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I was checking the Contribute Info link under my username up in the right corner, and I noticed much of the requested info is UPC / Part # / Asst #. A lot of those items are 3rd Party and don't have that info (or are already filled out as "na") so I tried turning off those check boxes at the top so I could get a cleaner picture of what info needed to be added. Un-checking those boxes appeared to do nothing however. Bug?
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Help Us Build the Database / FP LER-02 Cubrar
December 15, 2014, 05:23:17 AM
http://www.shmax.com/products?q_filters_keywords=cubrar

I am confused about what's listed here. So there is the exclusive Diaclone colored release (http://www.shmax.com/product_details/19367/cubrar), and then there's the retail release (http://www.shmax.com/product_details/18548/cubrar_tekour).

Both list an alternate head in the parts list, but the retail release does not have an alternate head in the box. What seems to be happening though is that it is random as to whether you'll get the black head version of the red head version, with no exterior markings denoting which you'll get unless you peek inside the window where you might be able to catch a glimpse of the head color in the dino mouth.

Did the Diaclone release actually have 2 heads with it? I only have the retail release, and I wanted to clear this up before I started adjusting parts in the listings.
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See attached screenshots. I noticed my avatar icon next to my username in the upper right was a broken image so I went and updated my avatar in the forum profile.

The icon is still showing broken, and when I try to view the image in a new tab is gives me an error about not being allowed.
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I tried searching "smart robin" to get to this item (http://www.shmax.com/product_details/12151/smartrobin), but no results showed. I had to search "smartrobin". Should the new search functionality cover things like missing or additional spaces in search terms?
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When I click the preview button while composing a PM, this is what I see:
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Help Us Build the Database / TMNT
November 14, 2014, 11:32:43 AM
Is this going to be a thing that gets added at some point? I have a number of the Nick TMNT figs I'd like to add.
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I'm not sure if Nonnef should be a new manufacturer or not, so I'll get your input before doing anything with this.
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I tried editing the parts for the Transformer pens, and every one of them loads up a blank page when I click "Modify so-and-so".

http://www.shmax.com/part_details/40446/black_convoy for example...
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http://www.shmax.com/product_details/19210/ruthen

I was updating the release date on this guy and thought to myself, "Shouldn't this be a figure under the WB-002ex Trailer product?" I don't know if he will be released separately, and the note on the figure here even says "Free with purchase of WB-002ex Core-Trailer [Steel]".
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Shutterbug Club / Reflective surface under object?
October 14, 2014, 10:21:27 AM
http://www.shmax.com/part_details/39753/air_burst

So I used a white polycarbonite platter under Air Burst when shooting him. The only issue I think I have is the way there's a large reflection in front of him. What I've done in these pics is level out the white to get rid of any background and extraneous shadows that showed, then did a feathered box selection to soften the edge of the reflection that's left in the image. But I think it looks a bit weird. Any thoughts?