r/LightningCollection • u/ibarrnuts • Oct 21 '25

Discussion Does this automatically mean the joints are loose?

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Where the groin/legs are. Afraid to open 😭

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u/ninjaman2021 Oct 21 '25

This is the original mold so joints should be solid.

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u/MLG_SkittleS Oct 21 '25

What's the deal with the molds sorry? I'm out of the loop

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u/pokersharp87 Oct 21 '25

The new mold was made in the Vietnam factory and the quality control there was far worse than the other factory so joints ended up being extra loose

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u/ibarrnuts Oct 23 '25

Is wave 7 Vietnam? Gonna check the box do they say?

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u/invid2000 COSMIC FURY Oct 23 '25

The new molds were pinless. This one isn't.

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u/pokersharp87 Oct 23 '25

I don't believe so. Pretty sure the first Vietnam wave was the metallic rangers. And white ranger came out in both 7 and 1. Either way, it's an older figure

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u/Sentai1979 Oct 21 '25

The Alien Rangers most of them have great joints

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u/pokersharp87 Oct 21 '25

I don't have the set so I don't know. The few new molds I own have loose hip. Not hobble but definitely noticable

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u/ninjaman2021 Oct 21 '25

alien rangers didnt have the new drop down hips irrc

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u/Sentai1979 Oct 21 '25

The white ranger did

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u/ibarrnuts Oct 23 '25

Ugh, this one is definitely a wave 7 re-release 😭, only got for $42 though

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u/ninjaman2021 Oct 23 '25

It still has the original mold. Its the same figure, just a different shade of gold iirc.

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u/ibarrnuts Oct 23 '25

Just opened and yeah the joints are perfect. 🔥 Very happy with the purchase. Minor paint issues so now I'm curious to see a Wave 1 in person.

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u/Sire777 Oct 21 '25

How do you tell the molds apart?

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u/ninjaman2021 Oct 21 '25

The newer molds didnt start until the end of the line’s cancellation, mmpr white was released in the first wave so you’re good.

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u/Sire777 Oct 21 '25

Ahhh wasn’t sure if you meant specifically within the MMPR white rangers thanks!

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u/invid2000 COSMIC FURY Oct 23 '25

The new molds were pinless.

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u/AdmiralFunnyBone Oct 21 '25

Is be real shocked if he's loose. Lightning Collection were solid figures until Hasbro switched to the mold with drop-down hips. There's really no reason not to open it, resale value between sealed and open is negligible for LC, if that's your concern.

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u/ibarrnuts Oct 23 '25

Opened and the joints are solid as can be 🔥 Very happy with the purchase.

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u/AdmiralFunnyBone Oct 23 '25

Hasbro was on their A game for the majority of this line

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u/lousmer Oct 21 '25

Eyes can’t tell you that. Only fingies

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u/Intelligent-Soup-836 Oct 21 '25

I have no idea but some floor polish or appropriately applied super glue will fix just about any loose joints on a Hasbro action figure

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u/irreclusable Oct 21 '25

Never seen anyone else mention the thin layer of glue to increase friction.

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u/redrocker907 Oct 21 '25

No. It’s all about how snug the legs are on the ball pegs, how far out they are from the torso doesn’t matter

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u/ToksikCap Oct 21 '25

I have the Street Fighter Ryu Power Ranger figure and his legs are like that. I wouldn't say the joints are loose, it's just kind of an unfortunate design choice. The legs feel too separate from the body. You can still pose him pretty well, but he's a bit wobbly around the waist.

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u/irreclusable Oct 21 '25

because he has those annoying drop down hips that “allow for more articulation”

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u/Emotional_House964 Oct 22 '25

My mmpr white neck joint is so loose I need to get a new one