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i-SOBOT's wear and tear and paint

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i-SOBOT's wear and tear and paint

Post by tom_chang79 » Thu Jan 17, 2008 7:35 am

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Thu Jan 17, 2008 7:35 am

It's starting to get worn because when i-SOBOT tries to get up when laying on its back, it does the split and pushes his body forward and the chrome portion of his chest plate (battery cover) is starting to get worn out...


Anyone planning to paint this little guy with different colors?
It's starting to get worn because when i-SOBOT tries to get up when laying on its back, it does the split and pushes his body forward and the chrome portion of his chest plate (battery cover) is starting to get worn out...


Anyone planning to paint this little guy with different colors?
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Re: i-SOBOT's wear and tear and paint

Post by tempusmaster » Thu Jan 17, 2008 12:39 pm

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Thu Jan 17, 2008 12:39 pm

tom_chang79 wrote:It's starting to get worn because when i-SOBOT tries to get up when laying on its back, it does the split and pushes his body forward and the chrome portion of his chest plate (battery cover) is starting to get worn out...

How many hours do you think your i-SOBOT has been running so far?

If you post a photo of the wear I'm sure some of the TOMY folks will see it. They would probably appreciate the opportunity.
Anyone planning to paint this little guy with different colors?

I have plans for a camo version, but just haven't had the time yet.
tom_chang79 wrote:It's starting to get worn because when i-SOBOT tries to get up when laying on its back, it does the split and pushes his body forward and the chrome portion of his chest plate (battery cover) is starting to get worn out...

How many hours do you think your i-SOBOT has been running so far?

If you post a photo of the wear I'm sure some of the TOMY folks will see it. They would probably appreciate the opportunity.
Anyone planning to paint this little guy with different colors?

I have plans for a camo version, but just haven't had the time yet.
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Post by Humanoido » Wed Feb 13, 2008 9:10 am

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Wed Feb 13, 2008 9:10 am

To prevent chrome wear on new i-SOBOTs, apply a small piece of clear tape.

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To prevent chrome wear on new i-SOBOTs, apply a small piece of clear tape.

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Post by mvaughn12 » Thu Feb 21, 2008 8:53 pm

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Thu Feb 21, 2008 8:53 pm

:lol: LOL I've played with mine about 4 times for about a total of 1 hour and has lost me chrome. I'll do a little touch up paint on is
:lol: LOL I've played with mine about 4 times for about a total of 1 hour and has lost me chrome. I'll do a little touch up paint on is
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Post by Philosobot » Thu Sep 10, 2009 6:23 am

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Thu Sep 10, 2009 6:23 am

Sorry for bumping an old thread but I was thinking about giving my new i-sobot a custom paint job on the gray parts, but I don't know how to paint it, what paint to get, how to prep it or even what looks good! has anyone else painted it? If so then I would REALLY like your insight and help.


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Sorry for bumping an old thread but I was thinking about giving my new i-sobot a custom paint job on the gray parts, but I don't know how to paint it, what paint to get, how to prep it or even what looks good! has anyone else painted it? If so then I would REALLY like your insight and help.


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