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BerylRoll: /* Examples of widespread cases */

2026-02-04T12:53:53Z

Examples of widespread cases

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	* Initial shipments of ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)\|Generations]]'' [[Skids (G1)#Generations\|Autobot Skids]]'s upper thighs are swapped, compromising the hip articulation. The issue was fixed in the [[Crosscut (G1)#Generations\|Crosscut]] retool and later releases of Skids himself.		* Initial shipments of ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)\|Generations]]'' [[Skids (G1)#Generations\|Autobot Skids]]'s upper thighs are swapped, compromising the hip articulation. The issue was fixed in the [[Crosscut (G1)#Generations\|Crosscut]] retool and later releases of Skids himself.
	*Some of the ''[[Transformers Timelines (toyline)\|Timelines]]'' Mini-Cons such as [[Stylor#Timelines\|Stylor]], [[Frenzy (WFC)#Timelines\|Frenzy]], and [[Gatoraider#Timelines\|Gatoraider]]. Since they're redecoed from the Arms Micron kits, their parts can be swapped back with ease.		*Some of the ''[[Transformers Timelines (toyline)\|Timelines]]'' Mini-Cons such as [[Stylor#Timelines\|Stylor]], [[Frenzy (WFC)#Timelines\|Frenzy]], and [[Gatoraider#Timelines\|Gatoraider]]. Since they're redecoed from the Arms Micron kits, their parts can be swapped back with ease.
	*Many (if not all) samples of ''[[Combiner Wars (toyline)\|Combiner Wars]]'' [[Pyra Magna (G1)#~~Generations~~\|Pyra Magna]], [[Onslaught (G1)#G2BruticusSet\|"G2" Onslaught]], and [[Bludgeon (G1)#Generations\|Bludgeon]] come with misassembled knee struts. They are reversed on both legs, preventing their knee assemblies from locking in properly for robot mode.		*Many (if not all) samples of ''[[Combiner Wars (toyline)\|Combiner Wars]]'' [[Pyra Magna (G1)#Combiner Wars\|Pyra Magna]], [[Onslaught (G1)#G2BruticusSet\|"G2" Onslaught]], and [[Bludgeon (G1)#Generations\|Bludgeon]] come with misassembled knee struts. They are reversed on both legs, preventing their knee assemblies from locking in properly for robot mode.
	*Many ''[[Titans Return (toyline)\|Titans Return]]'' [[Titan Master]] figures (such as [[Siren (G1)#Generations\|Loudmouth]], [[Horri-Bull#Generations\|Terri-Bull]], and [[Infinitus#TitanForce\|Titan Force Infinitus]]) have flipped upper legs.		*Many ''[[Titans Return (toyline)\|Titans Return]]'' [[Titan Master]] figures (such as [[Siren (G1)#Generations\|Loudmouth]], [[Horri-Bull#Generations\|Terri-Bull]], and [[Infinitus#TitanForce\|Titan Force Infinitus]]) have flipped upper legs.
	*''Titans Return'' [[Kup (G1)/toys#Titans Return\|Sergeant Kup]] has the outside panels covering the rear wheels placed on the wrong side of the vehicle. This mistake was repeated throughout all of his redecos and retools as well.		*''Titans Return'' [[Kup (G1)/toys#Titans Return\|Sergeant Kup]] has the outside panels covering the rear wheels placed on the wrong side of the vehicle. This mistake was repeated throughout all of his redecos and retools as well.

BerylRoll at 12:53, 4 February 2026

2026-02-04T12:53:15Z

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	* Initial shipments of ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)\|Generations]]'' [[Skids (G1)#Generations\|Autobot Skids]]'s upper thighs are swapped, compromising the hip articulation. The issue was fixed in the [[Crosscut (G1)#Generations\|Crosscut]] retool and later releases of Skids himself.		* Initial shipments of ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)\|Generations]]'' [[Skids (G1)#Generations\|Autobot Skids]]'s upper thighs are swapped, compromising the hip articulation. The issue was fixed in the [[Crosscut (G1)#Generations\|Crosscut]] retool and later releases of Skids himself.
	*Some of the ''[[Transformers Timelines (toyline)\|Timelines]]'' Mini-Cons such as [[Stylor#Timelines\|Stylor]], [[Frenzy (WFC)#Timelines\|Frenzy]], and [[Gatoraider#Timelines\|Gatoraider]]. Since they're redecoed from the Arms Micron kits, their parts can be swapped back with ease.		*Some of the ''[[Transformers Timelines (toyline)\|Timelines]]'' Mini-Cons such as [[Stylor#Timelines\|Stylor]], [[Frenzy (WFC)#Timelines\|Frenzy]], and [[Gatoraider#Timelines\|Gatoraider]]. Since they're redecoed from the Arms Micron kits, their parts can be swapped back with ease.
	*Many (if not all) samples of ''[[Combiner Wars (toyline)\|Combiner Wars]]'' [[Pyra Magna#Generations\|Pyra Magna]], [[Onslaught (G1)#G2BruticusSet\|"G2" Onslaught]], and [[Bludgeon (G1)#Generations\|Bludgeon]] come with misassembled knee struts. They are reversed on both legs, preventing their knee assemblies from locking in properly for robot mode.		*Many (if not all) samples of ''[[Combiner Wars (toyline)\|Combiner Wars]]'' [[Pyra Magna (G1)#Generations\|Pyra Magna]], [[Onslaught (G1)#G2BruticusSet\|"G2" Onslaught]], and [[Bludgeon (G1)#Generations\|Bludgeon]] come with misassembled knee struts. They are reversed on both legs, preventing their knee assemblies from locking in properly for robot mode.
	*Many ''[[Titans Return (toyline)\|Titans Return]]'' [[Titan Master]] figures (such as [[Siren (G1)#Generations\|Loudmouth]], [[Horri-Bull#Generations\|Terri-Bull]], and [[Infinitus#TitanForce\|Titan Force Infinitus]]) have flipped upper legs.		*Many ''[[Titans Return (toyline)\|Titans Return]]'' [[Titan Master]] figures (such as [[Siren (G1)#Generations\|Loudmouth]], [[Horri-Bull#Generations\|Terri-Bull]], and [[Infinitus#TitanForce\|Titan Force Infinitus]]) have flipped upper legs.
	*''Titans Return'' [[Kup (G1)/toys#Titans Return\|Sergeant Kup]] has the outside panels covering the rear wheels placed on the wrong side of the vehicle. This mistake was repeated throughout all of his redecos and retools as well.		*''Titans Return'' [[Kup (G1)/toys#Titans Return\|Sergeant Kup]] has the outside panels covering the rear wheels placed on the wrong side of the vehicle. This mistake was repeated throughout all of his redecos and retools as well.

Saix: /* References */clean up, replaced: ==Footnotes== → ==References==, → {{reflist|2}}

2023-05-18T18:28:14Z

References: clean up, replaced: ==Footnotes== → ==References==, <references/> → {{reflist|2}}

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	==~~Footnotes~~==		==References==
	~~<references/>~~		{{reflist\|2}}
	[[Category:Toys]]		[[Category:Toys]]

Saix: /* Swapped parts */clean up, replaced: Crosscut (Autobot) → Crosscut (G1)

2023-03-01T16:05:00Z

Swapped parts: clean up, replaced: Crosscut (Autobot) → Crosscut (G1)

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	* ''[[Transformers: Prime (toyline)#Beast Hunters (2013)\|Prime: Beast Hunters]]'' Voyager Class [[Ultra Magnus (WFC)#Beast Hunters\|Ultra Magnus]] has swapped leg panels, meaning that the pegs used to secure them in robot mode are on the wrong sides.		* ''[[Transformers: Prime (toyline)#Beast Hunters (2013)\|Prime: Beast Hunters]]'' Voyager Class [[Ultra Magnus (WFC)#Beast Hunters\|Ultra Magnus]] has swapped leg panels, meaning that the pegs used to secure them in robot mode are on the wrong sides.
	* The initial release of ''[[Triple Combination: Transformers Go! (toyline)\|Go!]]'' [[Jinbu#Go.21\|Jinbu]] toy suffers from swapped thighs, preventing him from bending his knees past 90 degrees, and from allowing his legs to be tabbed and secured properly in the "GoKenzan" combined mode.		* The initial release of ''[[Triple Combination: Transformers Go! (toyline)\|Go!]]'' [[Jinbu#Go.21\|Jinbu]] toy suffers from swapped thighs, preventing him from bending his knees past 90 degrees, and from allowing his legs to be tabbed and secured properly in the "GoKenzan" combined mode.
	* Initial shipments of ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)\|Generations]]'' [[Skids (G1)#Generations\|Autobot Skids]]'s upper thighs are swapped, compromising the hip articulation. The issue was fixed in the [[Crosscut (~~Autobot~~)#Generations\|Crosscut]] retool and later releases of Skids himself.		* Initial shipments of ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)\|Generations]]'' [[Skids (G1)#Generations\|Autobot Skids]]'s upper thighs are swapped, compromising the hip articulation. The issue was fixed in the [[Crosscut (G1)#Generations\|Crosscut]] retool and later releases of Skids himself.
	*Some of the ''[[Transformers Timelines (toyline)\|Timelines]]'' Mini-Cons such as [[Stylor#Timelines\|Stylor]], [[Frenzy (WFC)#Timelines\|Frenzy]], and [[Gatoraider#Timelines\|Gatoraider]]. Since they're redecoed from the Arms Micron kits, their parts can be swapped back with ease.		*Some of the ''[[Transformers Timelines (toyline)\|Timelines]]'' Mini-Cons such as [[Stylor#Timelines\|Stylor]], [[Frenzy (WFC)#Timelines\|Frenzy]], and [[Gatoraider#Timelines\|Gatoraider]]. Since they're redecoed from the Arms Micron kits, their parts can be swapped back with ease.
	*Many (if not all) samples of ''[[Combiner Wars (toyline)\|Combiner Wars]]'' [[Pyra Magna#Generations\|Pyra Magna]], [[Onslaught (G1)#G2BruticusSet\|"G2" Onslaught]], and [[Bludgeon (G1)#Generations\|Bludgeon]] come with misassembled knee struts. They are reversed on both legs, preventing their knee assemblies from locking in properly for robot mode.		*Many (if not all) samples of ''[[Combiner Wars (toyline)\|Combiner Wars]]'' [[Pyra Magna#Generations\|Pyra Magna]], [[Onslaught (G1)#G2BruticusSet\|"G2" Onslaught]], and [[Bludgeon (G1)#Generations\|Bludgeon]] come with misassembled knee struts. They are reversed on both legs, preventing their knee assemblies from locking in properly for robot mode.
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	*''[[Power of the Primes (toyline)\|Power of the Primes]]'' [[Punch (G1)\|Punch/Counterpunch]] has his shoulders installed upside-down.		*''[[Power of the Primes (toyline)\|Power of the Primes]]'' [[Punch (G1)\|Punch/Counterpunch]] has his shoulders installed upside-down.
	*Early specimens of ''[[War for Cybertron: Kingdom\|Kingdom]]'' [[Galvatron (G1)/toys#Generations\|Galvatron]] had their inner shoulder assemblies installed upside-down, causing the arms to hang lower than intended; this was fixed through a [[Variant#Running changes\|running change]].		*Early specimens of ''[[War for Cybertron: Kingdom\|Kingdom]]'' [[Galvatron (G1)/toys#Generations\|Galvatron]] had their inner shoulder assemblies installed upside-down, causing the arms to hang lower than intended; this was fixed through a [[Variant#Running changes\|running change]].
	*The [[Target]] exclusive ''Kingdom'' [[T-Wrecks#War for Cybertron: Kingdom\|T-Wrecks]] figure was intended to feature a "[[retool#Gang-molded alternate parts\|pretool]]ed" alternate head sculpt with exposed teeth, which is depicted in stock CG renders and has even been accidentally used for a single specimen of [[Megatron (BW)/toys#War for Cybertron: Kingdom\|Megatron (Beast)]] found at regular retail<ref name="althead">[https://www.tfw2005.com/boards/threads/kingdom-megatron-head-variant.1207388/ "Kingdom Megatron head variant?" at TFW2005, 23 January 2021]</ref>, but the figure was instead released featuring the regular Megatron head. Compounding this error further is the fact that the [[paint operation]]s for his face were ''clearly'' intended for the alternate head sculpt. Instead, T-Wrecks has a weird paint operation running across his lips exactly where the exposed teeth would have been.		*The [[Target]] exclusive ''Kingdom'' [[T-Wrecks#War for Cybertron: Kingdom\|T-Wrecks]] figure was intended to feature a "[[retool#Gang-molded alternate parts\|pretool]]ed" alternate head sculpt with exposed teeth, which is depicted in stock CG renders and has even been accidentally used for a single specimen of [[Megatron (BW)/toys#War for Cybertron: Kingdom\|Megatron (Beast)]] found at regular retail,<ref name="althead">[https://www.tfw2005.com/boards/threads/kingdom-megatron-head-variant.1207388/ "Kingdom Megatron head variant?" at TFW2005, 23 January 2021]</ref> but the figure was instead released featuring the regular Megatron head. Compounding this error further is the fact that the [[paint operation]]s for his face were ''clearly'' intended for the alternate head sculpt. Instead, T-Wrecks has a weird paint operation running across his lips exactly where the exposed teeth would have been.
	*''[[War for Cybertron Trilogy (toyline)\|War for Cybertron Trilogy]]'' [[Ravage (G1)/toys#PulseCon\|Covert Agent Ravage]] is packaged with his beast mode forelegs swapped, causing them to bend the wrong way. This can be easily fixed by popping them out of their ball joints and swapping them to their correct placement.		*''[[War for Cybertron Trilogy (toyline)\|War for Cybertron Trilogy]]'' [[Ravage (G1)/toys#PulseCon\|Covert Agent Ravage]] is packaged with his beast mode forelegs swapped, causing them to bend the wrong way. This can be easily fixed by popping them out of their ball joints and swapping them to their correct placement.
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Nevermore: /* Swapped parts */

2022-07-26T09:35:28Z

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	*''[[Transformers: Classics\|Classics]]'' [[Mini-Con]] [[Grindor (Classics)\|Grindor]] is odd: His official stock photos depict the wheels with the pegs as the rear wheels and the wheels with the corresponding holes as the front wheels. The toy itself has the wheels swapped, which is backed up by his [[instructions]]. His redeco, ''Universe'' [[Bodyblock (Universe)\|Bodyblock]], features the wheel assembly from Grindor's stock photos, which contradicts his own instructions (which are recycled from Grindor). Since neither wheel assembly affects his functionality or transformation in any way whatsoever, it's unclear which one is supposed to be the "correct" assembly and which one is the "misassembly".		*''[[Transformers: Classics\|Classics]]'' [[Mini-Con]] [[Grindor (Classics)\|Grindor]] is odd: His official stock photos depict the wheels with the pegs as the rear wheels and the wheels with the corresponding holes as the front wheels. The toy itself has the wheels swapped, which is backed up by his [[instructions]]. His redeco, ''Universe'' [[Bodyblock (Universe)\|Bodyblock]], features the wheel assembly from Grindor's stock photos, which contradicts his own instructions (which are recycled from Grindor). Since neither wheel assembly affects his functionality or transformation in any way whatsoever, it's unclear which one is supposed to be the "correct" assembly and which one is the "misassembly".
	* [[Transformers: Classics\|Classics]] Ultimate Battle [[Megatron (G1)/toys#UltimateBattle\|Megatron's]] feet are swapped and put on backwards, resulting in them not folding up properly in his tank mode.		* [[Transformers: Classics\|Classics]] Ultimate Battle [[Megatron (G1)/toys#UltimateBattle\|Megatron's]] feet are swapped and put on backwards, resulting in them not folding up properly in his tank mode.
	*''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)\|Universe 2.0]]'' Mini-Con [[Makeshift (Universe)\|Makeshift]]'s legs are swapped on the hips both on the actual toy and in official stock photos compared to his own instructions and the original iteration of the sculpt, ''[[Transformers: Classics\|Classics]]'' [[Oil Slick (Classics)\|Oil Slick]]. This results in the crotch section facing the wrong way in robot mode, with his sole [[Powerlinx]] socket facing forward and the sculpted crotch details facing backwards. Not only does this location of the Powerlinx port in robot mode result in [[anatomic euphemism\|unfortunate implications]], it also makes the socket inaccessible in vehicle mode. Thankfully, his legs are attached to the torso via ball joints, ~~this~~ allowing for a quick and easy fix. This applies to the [[Kmart]] [[exclusive]] Mini-Con 12-pack release of the toy; at least some samples of the individually packaged version available at discount store chains like Big Lots! were assembled correctly.		*''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)\|Universe 2.0]]'' Mini-Con [[Makeshift (Universe)\|Makeshift]]'s legs are swapped on the hips both on the actual toy and in official stock photos compared to his own instructions and the original iteration of the sculpt, ''[[Transformers: Classics\|Classics]]'' [[Oil Slick (Classics)\|Oil Slick]]. This results in the crotch section facing the wrong way in robot mode, with his sole [[Powerlinx]] socket facing forward and the sculpted crotch details facing backwards. Not only does this location of the Powerlinx port in robot mode result in [[anatomic euphemism\|unfortunate implications]], it also makes the socket inaccessible in vehicle mode. Thankfully, his legs are attached to the torso via ball joints, thus allowing for a quick and easy fix. This applies to the [[Kmart]] [[exclusive]] Mini-Con 12-pack release of the toy; at least some samples of the individually packaged version available at discount store chains like Big Lots! were assembled correctly.
	* ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)\|Universe 2.0]]'''s [[Prowl (G1)/toys#Classic Series\|Prowl]]/[[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#Classic Series\|Silverstreak]]/[[Smokescreen (G1)#Universe .282008.29\|Smokescreen]] [[mold]] has most sliding feet assemblies swapped. The balance is far better when the feet are swapped, allowing for a more leveled hood-chest and reducing the depressed look they commonly sport.		* ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)\|Universe 2.0]]'''s [[Prowl (G1)/toys#Classic Series\|Prowl]]/[[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#Classic Series\|Silverstreak]]/[[Smokescreen (G1)#Universe .282008.29\|Smokescreen]] [[mold]] has most sliding feet assemblies swapped. The balance is far better when the feet are swapped, allowing for a more leveled hood-chest and reducing the depressed look they commonly sport.
	* ''Revenge of the Fallen'' [[Human Alliance]] [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys\|Bumblebee's]] legs were supposedly swapped because the extra transformation step (rotating the legs and waist) would have been too difficult for kids to do. Although [[prototype]] photos seen via [[TakaraTomy]] show the legs with the wheels in a more [[show-accuracy\|movie-accurate]] setup, the official [[Hasbro]] stock photos and the [[instructions]] show the "misassembly" as the "correct" assembly, thus making this (arguably) an intentional [[design change]] rather than a genuine misassembly.		* ''Revenge of the Fallen'' [[Human Alliance]] [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys\|Bumblebee's]] legs were supposedly swapped because the extra transformation step (rotating the legs and waist) would have been too difficult for kids to do. Although [[prototype]] photos seen via [[TakaraTomy]] show the legs with the wheels in a more [[show-accuracy\|movie-accurate]] setup, the official [[Hasbro]] stock photos and the [[instructions]] show the "misassembly" as the "correct" assembly, thus making this (arguably) an intentional [[design change]] rather than a genuine misassembly.

Nevermore: /* Swapped parts */

2022-07-26T09:34:26Z

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	*''[[Transformers: Classics\|Classics]]'' [[Mini-Con]] [[Grindor (Classics)\|Grindor]] is odd: His official stock photos depict the wheels with the pegs as the rear wheels and the wheels with the corresponding holes as the front wheels. The toy itself has the wheels swapped, which is backed up by his [[instructions]]. His redeco, ''Universe'' [[Bodyblock (Universe)\|Bodyblock]], features the wheel assembly from Grindor's stock photos, which contradicts his own instructions (which are recycled from Grindor). Since neither wheel assembly affects his functionality or transformation in any way whatsoever, it's unclear which one is supposed to be the "correct" assembly and which one is the "misassembly".		*''[[Transformers: Classics\|Classics]]'' [[Mini-Con]] [[Grindor (Classics)\|Grindor]] is odd: His official stock photos depict the wheels with the pegs as the rear wheels and the wheels with the corresponding holes as the front wheels. The toy itself has the wheels swapped, which is backed up by his [[instructions]]. His redeco, ''Universe'' [[Bodyblock (Universe)\|Bodyblock]], features the wheel assembly from Grindor's stock photos, which contradicts his own instructions (which are recycled from Grindor). Since neither wheel assembly affects his functionality or transformation in any way whatsoever, it's unclear which one is supposed to be the "correct" assembly and which one is the "misassembly".
	* [[Transformers: Classics\|Classics]] Ultimate Battle [[Megatron (G1)/toys#UltimateBattle\|Megatron's]] feet are swapped and put on backwards, resulting in them not folding up properly in his tank mode.		* [[Transformers: Classics\|Classics]] Ultimate Battle [[Megatron (G1)/toys#UltimateBattle\|Megatron's]] feet are swapped and put on backwards, resulting in them not folding up properly in his tank mode.
	*''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)\|Universe 2.0]]'' Mini-Con [[Makeshift (Universe)\|Makeshift]]'s legs are swapped on the hips both on the actual toy and in official stock photos compared to his own instructions and the original iteration of the sculpt, ''[[Transformers: Classics\|Classics]]'' [[Oil Slick (Classics)\|Oil Slick]]. This results in the crotch section facing the wrong way in robot mode, with his sole [[Powerlinx]] socket facing forward and the sculpted crotch details facing backwards. Not only does this location of the Powerlinx port in robot mode result in [[anatomic euphemism\|unfortunate implications]], it also makes the socket inaccessible in vehicle mode. This applies to the [[Kmart]] [[exclusive]] Mini-Con 12-pack release of the toy; at least some samples of the individually packaged version available at discount store chains like Big Lots! were assembled correctly.		*''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)\|Universe 2.0]]'' Mini-Con [[Makeshift (Universe)\|Makeshift]]'s legs are swapped on the hips both on the actual toy and in official stock photos compared to his own instructions and the original iteration of the sculpt, ''[[Transformers: Classics\|Classics]]'' [[Oil Slick (Classics)\|Oil Slick]]. This results in the crotch section facing the wrong way in robot mode, with his sole [[Powerlinx]] socket facing forward and the sculpted crotch details facing backwards. Not only does this location of the Powerlinx port in robot mode result in [[anatomic euphemism\|unfortunate implications]], it also makes the socket inaccessible in vehicle mode. Thankfully, his legs are attached to the torso via ball joints, this allowing for a quick and easy fix. This applies to the [[Kmart]] [[exclusive]] Mini-Con 12-pack release of the toy; at least some samples of the individually packaged version available at discount store chains like Big Lots! were assembled correctly.
	* ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)\|Universe 2.0]]'''s [[Prowl (G1)/toys#Classic Series\|Prowl]]/[[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#Classic Series\|Silverstreak]]/[[Smokescreen (G1)#Universe .282008.29\|Smokescreen]] [[mold]] has most sliding feet assemblies swapped. The balance is far better when the feet are swapped, allowing for a more leveled hood-chest and reducing the depressed look they commonly sport.		* ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)\|Universe 2.0]]'''s [[Prowl (G1)/toys#Classic Series\|Prowl]]/[[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#Classic Series\|Silverstreak]]/[[Smokescreen (G1)#Universe .282008.29\|Smokescreen]] [[mold]] has most sliding feet assemblies swapped. The balance is far better when the feet are swapped, allowing for a more leveled hood-chest and reducing the depressed look they commonly sport.
	* ''Revenge of the Fallen'' [[Human Alliance]] [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys\|Bumblebee's]] legs were supposedly swapped because the extra transformation step (rotating the legs and waist) would have been too difficult for kids to do. Although [[prototype]] photos seen via [[TakaraTomy]] show the legs with the wheels in a more [[show-accuracy\|movie-accurate]] setup, the official [[Hasbro]] stock photos and the [[instructions]] show the "misassembly" as the "correct" assembly, thus making this (arguably) an intentional [[design change]] rather than a genuine misassembly.		* ''Revenge of the Fallen'' [[Human Alliance]] [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys\|Bumblebee's]] legs were supposedly swapped because the extra transformation step (rotating the legs and waist) would have been too difficult for kids to do. Although [[prototype]] photos seen via [[TakaraTomy]] show the legs with the wheels in a more [[show-accuracy\|movie-accurate]] setup, the official [[Hasbro]] stock photos and the [[instructions]] show the "misassembly" as the "correct" assembly, thus making this (arguably) an intentional [[design change]] rather than a genuine misassembly.

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2022-07-24T09:47:56Z

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	*''[[Power of the Primes (toyline)\|Power of the Primes]]'' [[Punch (G1)\|Punch/Counterpunch]] has his shoulders installed upside-down.		*''[[Power of the Primes (toyline)\|Power of the Primes]]'' [[Punch (G1)\|Punch/Counterpunch]] has his shoulders installed upside-down.
	*Early specimens of ''[[War for Cybertron: Kingdom\|Kingdom]]'' [[Galvatron (G1)/toys#Generations\|Galvatron]] had their inner shoulder assemblies installed upside-down, causing the arms to hang lower than intended; this was fixed through a [[Variant#Running changes\|running change]].		*Early specimens of ''[[War for Cybertron: Kingdom\|Kingdom]]'' [[Galvatron (G1)/toys#Generations\|Galvatron]] had their inner shoulder assemblies installed upside-down, causing the arms to hang lower than intended; this was fixed through a [[Variant#Running changes\|running change]].
	*The [[Target]] exclusive ''Kingdom'' [[T-Wrecks#War for Cybertron: Kingdom\|T-Wrecks]] figure was intended to feature a "[[retool#Gang-molded alternate parts\|pretool]]ed" alternate head sculpt with exposed teeth, which is depicted in stock CG renders and has even been accidentally used for a single specimen of [[Megatron (BW)/toys#War for Cybertron: Kingdom\|Megatron (Beast)]] found at regular retail<ref name="althead">[https://www.tfw2005.com/boards/threads/kingdom-megatron-head-variant.1207388/ "Kingdom Megatron head variant?" at TFW2005, 23 January 2021]</ref>, but the figure was instead released featuring the regular Megatron head. Compounding this error further is the fact that the [[paint operation]]s for his face were ''clearly'' intended for the alternate head sculpt. Instead, T-Wrecks has a weird paint operation running across ~~the~~ lips exactly where exposed teeth would have been.		*The [[Target]] exclusive ''Kingdom'' [[T-Wrecks#War for Cybertron: Kingdom\|T-Wrecks]] figure was intended to feature a "[[retool#Gang-molded alternate parts\|pretool]]ed" alternate head sculpt with exposed teeth, which is depicted in stock CG renders and has even been accidentally used for a single specimen of [[Megatron (BW)/toys#War for Cybertron: Kingdom\|Megatron (Beast)]] found at regular retail<ref name="althead">[https://www.tfw2005.com/boards/threads/kingdom-megatron-head-variant.1207388/ "Kingdom Megatron head variant?" at TFW2005, 23 January 2021]</ref>, but the figure was instead released featuring the regular Megatron head. Compounding this error further is the fact that the [[paint operation]]s for his face were ''clearly'' intended for the alternate head sculpt. Instead, T-Wrecks has a weird paint operation running across his lips exactly where the exposed teeth would have been.
	*''[[War for Cybertron Trilogy (toyline)\|War for Cybertron Trilogy]]'' [[Ravage (G1)/toys#PulseCon\|Covert Agent Ravage]] is packaged with his beast mode forelegs swapped, causing them to bend the wrong way. This can be easily fixed by popping them out of their ball joints and swapping them to their correct placement.		*''[[War for Cybertron Trilogy (toyline)\|War for Cybertron Trilogy]]'' [[Ravage (G1)/toys#PulseCon\|Covert Agent Ravage]] is packaged with his beast mode forelegs swapped, causing them to bend the wrong way. This can be easily fixed by popping them out of their ball joints and swapping them to their correct placement.
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Nevermore: /* Swapped parts */

2022-07-24T09:46:59Z

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	*''[[Power of the Primes (toyline)\|Power of the Primes]]'' [[Punch (G1)\|Punch/Counterpunch]] has his shoulders installed upside-down.		*''[[Power of the Primes (toyline)\|Power of the Primes]]'' [[Punch (G1)\|Punch/Counterpunch]] has his shoulders installed upside-down.
	*Early specimens of ''[[War for Cybertron: Kingdom\|Kingdom]]'' [[Galvatron (G1)/toys#Generations\|Galvatron]] had their inner shoulder assemblies installed upside-down, causing the arms to hang lower than intended; this was fixed through a [[Variant#Running changes\|running change]].		*Early specimens of ''[[War for Cybertron: Kingdom\|Kingdom]]'' [[Galvatron (G1)/toys#Generations\|Galvatron]] had their inner shoulder assemblies installed upside-down, causing the arms to hang lower than intended; this was fixed through a [[Variant#Running changes\|running change]].
	*The [[Target]] exclusive ''Kingdom'' [[T-Wrecks#War for Cybertron: Kingdom\|T-Wrecks]] figure was intended to feature a "[[retool#Gang-molded alternate parts\|pretool]]ed" alternate head sculpt with exposed teeth, which is depicted in stock CG renders and has even been accidentally used for a single specimen of [[Megatron (BW)/toys#War for Cybertron: Kingdom\|Megatron (Beast)]] found at regular retail<ref name="althead">[https://www.tfw2005.com/boards/threads/kingdom-megatron-head-variant.1207388/ "Kingdom Megatron head variant?" at TFW2005, 23 January 2021]</ref> , but the figure was instead released featuring the regular Megatron head. ~~Compunding~~ this error further is the fact that the [[paint operation]]s for his face were ''clearly'' intended for the alternate head sculpt. Instead, T-Wrecks has a weird paint operation running across the lips exactly where exposed teeth would have been.		*The [[Target]] exclusive ''Kingdom'' [[T-Wrecks#War for Cybertron: Kingdom\|T-Wrecks]] figure was intended to feature a "[[retool#Gang-molded alternate parts\|pretool]]ed" alternate head sculpt with exposed teeth, which is depicted in stock CG renders and has even been accidentally used for a single specimen of [[Megatron (BW)/toys#War for Cybertron: Kingdom\|Megatron (Beast)]] found at regular retail<ref name="althead">[https://www.tfw2005.com/boards/threads/kingdom-megatron-head-variant.1207388/ "Kingdom Megatron head variant?" at TFW2005, 23 January 2021]</ref>, but the figure was instead released featuring the regular Megatron head. Compounding this error further is the fact that the [[paint operation]]s for his face were ''clearly'' intended for the alternate head sculpt. Instead, T-Wrecks has a weird paint operation running across the lips exactly where exposed teeth would have been.
	*''[[War for Cybertron Trilogy (toyline)\|War for Cybertron Trilogy]]'' [[Ravage (G1)/toys#PulseCon\|Covert Agent Ravage]] is packaged with his beast mode forelegs swapped, causing them to bend the wrong way. This can be easily fixed by popping them out of their ball joints and swapping them to their correct placement.		*''[[War for Cybertron Trilogy (toyline)\|War for Cybertron Trilogy]]'' [[Ravage (G1)/toys#PulseCon\|Covert Agent Ravage]] is packaged with his beast mode forelegs swapped, causing them to bend the wrong way. This can be easily fixed by popping them out of their ball joints and swapping them to their correct placement.
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Nevermore: /* Swapped parts */

2022-07-24T09:46:16Z

Swapped parts

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	*''[[Power of the Primes (toyline)\|Power of the Primes]]'' [[Punch (G1)\|Punch/Counterpunch]] has his shoulders installed upside-down.		*''[[Power of the Primes (toyline)\|Power of the Primes]]'' [[Punch (G1)\|Punch/Counterpunch]] has his shoulders installed upside-down.
	*Early specimens of ''[[War for Cybertron: Kingdom\|Kingdom]]'' [[Galvatron (G1)/toys#Generations\|Galvatron]] had their inner shoulder assemblies installed upside-down, causing the arms to hang lower than intended; this was fixed through a [[Variant#Running changes\|running change]].		*Early specimens of ''[[War for Cybertron: Kingdom\|Kingdom]]'' [[Galvatron (G1)/toys#Generations\|Galvatron]] had their inner shoulder assemblies installed upside-down, causing the arms to hang lower than intended; this was fixed through a [[Variant#Running changes\|running change]].
	*The [[Target]] exclusive ''Kingdom'' [[T-Wrecks#War for Cybertron: Kingdom\|T-Wrecks]] figure was intended to feature a "[[retool#Gang-molded alternate parts\|pretool]]ed" alternate head sculpt with exposed teeth, which is depicted in stock CG renders and has even been accidentally used for a single specimen of [[Megatron (BW)/toys#War for Cybertron: Kingdom\|Megatron (Beast)]] found at regular retail, but the figure was instead released featuring the regular Megatron head. Compunding this error further is the fact that the [[paint operation]]s for his face were ''clearly'' intended for the alternate head sculpt. Instead, T-Wrecks has a weird paint operation running across the lips exactly where exposed teeth would have been.		*The [[Target]] exclusive ''Kingdom'' [[T-Wrecks#War for Cybertron: Kingdom\|T-Wrecks]] figure was intended to feature a "[[retool#Gang-molded alternate parts\|pretool]]ed" alternate head sculpt with exposed teeth, which is depicted in stock CG renders and has even been accidentally used for a single specimen of [[Megatron (BW)/toys#War for Cybertron: Kingdom\|Megatron (Beast)]] found at regular retail<ref name="althead">[https://www.tfw2005.com/boards/threads/kingdom-megatron-head-variant.1207388/ "Kingdom Megatron head variant?" at TFW2005, 23 January 2021]</ref> , but the figure was instead released featuring the regular Megatron head. Compunding this error further is the fact that the [[paint operation]]s for his face were ''clearly'' intended for the alternate head sculpt. Instead, T-Wrecks has a weird paint operation running across the lips exactly where exposed teeth would have been.
	*''[[War for Cybertron Trilogy (toyline)\|War for Cybertron Trilogy]]'' [[Ravage (G1)/toys#PulseCon\|Covert Agent Ravage]] is packaged with his beast mode forelegs swapped, causing them to bend the wrong way. This can be easily fixed by popping them out of their ball joints and swapping them to their correct placement.		*''[[War for Cybertron Trilogy (toyline)\|War for Cybertron Trilogy]]'' [[Ravage (G1)/toys#PulseCon\|Covert Agent Ravage]] is packaged with his beast mode forelegs swapped, causing them to bend the wrong way. This can be easily fixed by popping them out of their ball joints and swapping them to their correct placement.
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Nevermore: /* Swapped parts */

2022-07-24T09:45:12Z

Swapped parts

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	* Initial shipments of ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)\|Generations]]'' [[Skids (G1)#Generations\|Autobot Skids]]'s upper thighs are swapped, compromising the hip articulation. The issue was fixed in the [[Crosscut (G1)#Generations\|Crosscut]] retool and later releases of Skids himself.		* Initial shipments of ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)\|Generations]]'' [[Skids (G1)#Generations\|Autobot Skids]]'s upper thighs are swapped, compromising the hip articulation. The issue was fixed in the [[Crosscut (G1)#Generations\|Crosscut]] retool and later releases of Skids himself.
	*Some of the ''[[Transformers Timelines (toyline)\|Timelines]]'' Mini-Cons such as [[Stylor#Timelines\|Stylor]], [[Frenzy (WFC)#Timelines\|Frenzy]], and [[Gatoraider#Timelines\|Gatoraider]]. Since they're redecoed from the Arms Micron kits, their parts can be swapped back with ease.		*Some of the ''[[Transformers Timelines (toyline)\|Timelines]]'' Mini-Cons such as [[Stylor#Timelines\|Stylor]], [[Frenzy (WFC)#Timelines\|Frenzy]], and [[Gatoraider#Timelines\|Gatoraider]]. Since they're redecoed from the Arms Micron kits, their parts can be swapped back with ease.
	*Many (if not all) samples of ''[[Combiner Wars (toyline)\|Combiner Wars]]'' [[Pyra Magna (G1)#~~Generations~~\|Pyra Magna]], [[Onslaught (G1)#G2BruticusSet\|"G2" Onslaught]], and [[Bludgeon (G1)#Generations\|Bludgeon]] come with misassembled knee struts. They are reversed on both legs, preventing their knee assemblies from locking in properly for robot mode.		*Many (if not all) samples of ''[[Combiner Wars (toyline)\|Combiner Wars]]'' [[Pyra Magna (G1)#Combiner Wars\|Pyra Magna]], [[Onslaught (G1)#G2BruticusSet\|"G2" Onslaught]], and [[Bludgeon (G1)#Generations\|Bludgeon]] come with misassembled knee struts. They are reversed on both legs, preventing their knee assemblies from locking in properly for robot mode.
	*Many ''[[Titans Return (toyline)\|Titans Return]]'' [[Titan Master]] figures (such as [[Siren (G1)#Generations\|Loudmouth]], [[Horri-Bull#Generations\|Terri-Bull]], and [[Infinitus#TitanForce\|Titan Force Infinitus]]) have flipped upper legs.		*Many ''[[Titans Return (toyline)\|Titans Return]]'' [[Titan Master]] figures (such as [[Siren (G1)#Generations\|Loudmouth]], [[Horri-Bull#Generations\|Terri-Bull]], and [[Infinitus#TitanForce\|Titan Force Infinitus]]) have flipped upper legs.
	*''Titans Return'' [[Kup (G1)/toys#Titans Return\|Sergeant Kup]] has the outside panels covering the rear wheels placed on the wrong side of the vehicle. This mistake was repeated throughout all of his redecos and retools as well.		*''Titans Return'' [[Kup (G1)/toys#Titans Return\|Sergeant Kup]] has the outside panels covering the rear wheels placed on the wrong side of the vehicle. This mistake was repeated throughout all of his redecos and retools as well.

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	* Initial shipments of ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)\|Generations]]'' [[Skids (G1)#Generations\|Autobot Skids]]'s upper thighs are swapped, compromising the hip articulation. The issue was fixed in the [[Crosscut (G1)#Generations\|Crosscut]] retool and later releases of Skids himself.		* Initial shipments of ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)\|Generations]]'' [[Skids (G1)#Generations\|Autobot Skids]]'s upper thighs are swapped, compromising the hip articulation. The issue was fixed in the [[Crosscut (G1)#Generations\|Crosscut]] retool and later releases of Skids himself.
	*Some of the ''[[Transformers Timelines (toyline)\|Timelines]]'' Mini-Cons such as [[Stylor#Timelines\|Stylor]], [[Frenzy (WFC)#Timelines\|Frenzy]], and [[Gatoraider#Timelines\|Gatoraider]]. Since they're redecoed from the Arms Micron kits, their parts can be swapped back with ease.		*Some of the ''[[Transformers Timelines (toyline)\|Timelines]]'' Mini-Cons such as [[Stylor#Timelines\|Stylor]], [[Frenzy (WFC)#Timelines\|Frenzy]], and [[Gatoraider#Timelines\|Gatoraider]]. Since they're redecoed from the Arms Micron kits, their parts can be swapped back with ease.
	*Many (if not all) samples of ''[[Combiner Wars (toyline)\|Combiner Wars]]'' [[Pyra Magna#Generations\|Pyra Magna]], [[Onslaught (G1)#G2BruticusSet\|"G2" Onslaught]], and [[Bludgeon (G1)#Generations\|Bludgeon]] come with misassembled knee struts. They are reversed on both legs, preventing their knee assemblies from locking in properly for robot mode.		*Many (if not all) samples of ''[[Combiner Wars (toyline)\|Combiner Wars]]'' [[Pyra Magna (G1)#Generations\|Pyra Magna]], [[Onslaught (G1)#G2BruticusSet\|"G2" Onslaught]], and [[Bludgeon (G1)#Generations\|Bludgeon]] come with misassembled knee struts. They are reversed on both legs, preventing their knee assemblies from locking in properly for robot mode.
	*Many ''[[Titans Return (toyline)\|Titans Return]]'' [[Titan Master]] figures (such as [[Siren (G1)#Generations\|Loudmouth]], [[Horri-Bull#Generations\|Terri-Bull]], and [[Infinitus#TitanForce\|Titan Force Infinitus]]) have flipped upper legs.		*Many ''[[Titans Return (toyline)\|Titans Return]]'' [[Titan Master]] figures (such as [[Siren (G1)#Generations\|Loudmouth]], [[Horri-Bull#Generations\|Terri-Bull]], and [[Infinitus#TitanForce\|Titan Force Infinitus]]) have flipped upper legs.
	*''Titans Return'' [[Kup (G1)/toys#Titans Return\|Sergeant Kup]] has the outside panels covering the rear wheels placed on the wrong side of the vehicle. This mistake was repeated throughout all of his redecos and retools as well.		*''Titans Return'' [[Kup (G1)/toys#Titans Return\|Sergeant Kup]] has the outside panels covering the rear wheels placed on the wrong side of the vehicle. This mistake was repeated throughout all of his redecos and retools as well.

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	* ''[[Transformers: Prime (toyline)#Beast Hunters (2013)\|Prime: Beast Hunters]]'' Voyager Class [[Ultra Magnus (WFC)#Beast Hunters\|Ultra Magnus]] has swapped leg panels, meaning that the pegs used to secure them in robot mode are on the wrong sides.		* ''[[Transformers: Prime (toyline)#Beast Hunters (2013)\|Prime: Beast Hunters]]'' Voyager Class [[Ultra Magnus (WFC)#Beast Hunters\|Ultra Magnus]] has swapped leg panels, meaning that the pegs used to secure them in robot mode are on the wrong sides.
	* The initial release of ''[[Triple Combination: Transformers Go! (toyline)\|Go!]]'' [[Jinbu#Go.21\|Jinbu]] toy suffers from swapped thighs, preventing him from bending his knees past 90 degrees, and from allowing his legs to be tabbed and secured properly in the "GoKenzan" combined mode.		* The initial release of ''[[Triple Combination: Transformers Go! (toyline)\|Go!]]'' [[Jinbu#Go.21\|Jinbu]] toy suffers from swapped thighs, preventing him from bending his knees past 90 degrees, and from allowing his legs to be tabbed and secured properly in the "GoKenzan" combined mode.
	* Initial shipments of ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)\|Generations]]'' [[Skids (G1)#Generations\|Autobot Skids]]'s upper thighs are swapped, compromising the hip articulation. The issue was fixed in the [[Crosscut (~~Autobot~~)#Generations\|Crosscut]] retool and later releases of Skids himself.		* Initial shipments of ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)\|Generations]]'' [[Skids (G1)#Generations\|Autobot Skids]]'s upper thighs are swapped, compromising the hip articulation. The issue was fixed in the [[Crosscut (G1)#Generations\|Crosscut]] retool and later releases of Skids himself.
	*Some of the ''[[Transformers Timelines (toyline)\|Timelines]]'' Mini-Cons such as [[Stylor#Timelines\|Stylor]], [[Frenzy (WFC)#Timelines\|Frenzy]], and [[Gatoraider#Timelines\|Gatoraider]]. Since they're redecoed from the Arms Micron kits, their parts can be swapped back with ease.		*Some of the ''[[Transformers Timelines (toyline)\|Timelines]]'' Mini-Cons such as [[Stylor#Timelines\|Stylor]], [[Frenzy (WFC)#Timelines\|Frenzy]], and [[Gatoraider#Timelines\|Gatoraider]]. Since they're redecoed from the Arms Micron kits, their parts can be swapped back with ease.
	*Many (if not all) samples of ''[[Combiner Wars (toyline)\|Combiner Wars]]'' [[Pyra Magna#Generations\|Pyra Magna]], [[Onslaught (G1)#G2BruticusSet\|"G2" Onslaught]], and [[Bludgeon (G1)#Generations\|Bludgeon]] come with misassembled knee struts. They are reversed on both legs, preventing their knee assemblies from locking in properly for robot mode.		*Many (if not all) samples of ''[[Combiner Wars (toyline)\|Combiner Wars]]'' [[Pyra Magna#Generations\|Pyra Magna]], [[Onslaught (G1)#G2BruticusSet\|"G2" Onslaught]], and [[Bludgeon (G1)#Generations\|Bludgeon]] come with misassembled knee struts. They are reversed on both legs, preventing their knee assemblies from locking in properly for robot mode.
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	*''[[Power of the Primes (toyline)\|Power of the Primes]]'' [[Punch (G1)\|Punch/Counterpunch]] has his shoulders installed upside-down.		*''[[Power of the Primes (toyline)\|Power of the Primes]]'' [[Punch (G1)\|Punch/Counterpunch]] has his shoulders installed upside-down.
	*Early specimens of ''[[War for Cybertron: Kingdom\|Kingdom]]'' [[Galvatron (G1)/toys#Generations\|Galvatron]] had their inner shoulder assemblies installed upside-down, causing the arms to hang lower than intended; this was fixed through a [[Variant#Running changes\|running change]].		*Early specimens of ''[[War for Cybertron: Kingdom\|Kingdom]]'' [[Galvatron (G1)/toys#Generations\|Galvatron]] had their inner shoulder assemblies installed upside-down, causing the arms to hang lower than intended; this was fixed through a [[Variant#Running changes\|running change]].
	*The [[Target]] exclusive ''Kingdom'' [[T-Wrecks#War for Cybertron: Kingdom\|T-Wrecks]] figure was intended to feature a "[[retool#Gang-molded alternate parts\|pretool]]ed" alternate head sculpt with exposed teeth, which is depicted in stock CG renders and has even been accidentally used for a single specimen of [[Megatron (BW)/toys#War for Cybertron: Kingdom\|Megatron (Beast)]] found at regular retail<ref name="althead">[https://www.tfw2005.com/boards/threads/kingdom-megatron-head-variant.1207388/ "Kingdom Megatron head variant?" at TFW2005, 23 January 2021]</ref>, but the figure was instead released featuring the regular Megatron head. Compounding this error further is the fact that the [[paint operation]]s for his face were ''clearly'' intended for the alternate head sculpt. Instead, T-Wrecks has a weird paint operation running across his lips exactly where the exposed teeth would have been.		*The [[Target]] exclusive ''Kingdom'' [[T-Wrecks#War for Cybertron: Kingdom\|T-Wrecks]] figure was intended to feature a "[[retool#Gang-molded alternate parts\|pretool]]ed" alternate head sculpt with exposed teeth, which is depicted in stock CG renders and has even been accidentally used for a single specimen of [[Megatron (BW)/toys#War for Cybertron: Kingdom\|Megatron (Beast)]] found at regular retail,<ref name="althead">[https://www.tfw2005.com/boards/threads/kingdom-megatron-head-variant.1207388/ "Kingdom Megatron head variant?" at TFW2005, 23 January 2021]</ref> but the figure was instead released featuring the regular Megatron head. Compounding this error further is the fact that the [[paint operation]]s for his face were ''clearly'' intended for the alternate head sculpt. Instead, T-Wrecks has a weird paint operation running across his lips exactly where the exposed teeth would have been.
	*''[[War for Cybertron Trilogy (toyline)\|War for Cybertron Trilogy]]'' [[Ravage (G1)/toys#PulseCon\|Covert Agent Ravage]] is packaged with his beast mode forelegs swapped, causing them to bend the wrong way. This can be easily fixed by popping them out of their ball joints and swapping them to their correct placement.		*''[[War for Cybertron Trilogy (toyline)\|War for Cybertron Trilogy]]'' [[Ravage (G1)/toys#PulseCon\|Covert Agent Ravage]] is packaged with his beast mode forelegs swapped, causing them to bend the wrong way. This can be easily fixed by popping them out of their ball joints and swapping them to their correct placement.
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	*''[[Transformers: Classics\|Classics]]'' [[Mini-Con]] [[Grindor (Classics)\|Grindor]] is odd: His official stock photos depict the wheels with the pegs as the rear wheels and the wheels with the corresponding holes as the front wheels. The toy itself has the wheels swapped, which is backed up by his [[instructions]]. His redeco, ''Universe'' [[Bodyblock (Universe)\|Bodyblock]], features the wheel assembly from Grindor's stock photos, which contradicts his own instructions (which are recycled from Grindor). Since neither wheel assembly affects his functionality or transformation in any way whatsoever, it's unclear which one is supposed to be the "correct" assembly and which one is the "misassembly".		*''[[Transformers: Classics\|Classics]]'' [[Mini-Con]] [[Grindor (Classics)\|Grindor]] is odd: His official stock photos depict the wheels with the pegs as the rear wheels and the wheels with the corresponding holes as the front wheels. The toy itself has the wheels swapped, which is backed up by his [[instructions]]. His redeco, ''Universe'' [[Bodyblock (Universe)\|Bodyblock]], features the wheel assembly from Grindor's stock photos, which contradicts his own instructions (which are recycled from Grindor). Since neither wheel assembly affects his functionality or transformation in any way whatsoever, it's unclear which one is supposed to be the "correct" assembly and which one is the "misassembly".
	* [[Transformers: Classics\|Classics]] Ultimate Battle [[Megatron (G1)/toys#UltimateBattle\|Megatron's]] feet are swapped and put on backwards, resulting in them not folding up properly in his tank mode.		* [[Transformers: Classics\|Classics]] Ultimate Battle [[Megatron (G1)/toys#UltimateBattle\|Megatron's]] feet are swapped and put on backwards, resulting in them not folding up properly in his tank mode.
	*''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)\|Universe 2.0]]'' Mini-Con [[Makeshift (Universe)\|Makeshift]]'s legs are swapped on the hips both on the actual toy and in official stock photos compared to his own instructions and the original iteration of the sculpt, ''[[Transformers: Classics\|Classics]]'' [[Oil Slick (Classics)\|Oil Slick]]. This results in the crotch section facing the wrong way in robot mode, with his sole [[Powerlinx]] socket facing forward and the sculpted crotch details facing backwards. Not only does this location of the Powerlinx port in robot mode result in [[anatomic euphemism\|unfortunate implications]], it also makes the socket inaccessible in vehicle mode. Thankfully, his legs are attached to the torso via ball joints, ~~this~~ allowing for a quick and easy fix. This applies to the [[Kmart]] [[exclusive]] Mini-Con 12-pack release of the toy; at least some samples of the individually packaged version available at discount store chains like Big Lots! were assembled correctly.		*''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)\|Universe 2.0]]'' Mini-Con [[Makeshift (Universe)\|Makeshift]]'s legs are swapped on the hips both on the actual toy and in official stock photos compared to his own instructions and the original iteration of the sculpt, ''[[Transformers: Classics\|Classics]]'' [[Oil Slick (Classics)\|Oil Slick]]. This results in the crotch section facing the wrong way in robot mode, with his sole [[Powerlinx]] socket facing forward and the sculpted crotch details facing backwards. Not only does this location of the Powerlinx port in robot mode result in [[anatomic euphemism\|unfortunate implications]], it also makes the socket inaccessible in vehicle mode. Thankfully, his legs are attached to the torso via ball joints, thus allowing for a quick and easy fix. This applies to the [[Kmart]] [[exclusive]] Mini-Con 12-pack release of the toy; at least some samples of the individually packaged version available at discount store chains like Big Lots! were assembled correctly.
	* ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)\|Universe 2.0]]'''s [[Prowl (G1)/toys#Classic Series\|Prowl]]/[[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#Classic Series\|Silverstreak]]/[[Smokescreen (G1)#Universe .282008.29\|Smokescreen]] [[mold]] has most sliding feet assemblies swapped. The balance is far better when the feet are swapped, allowing for a more leveled hood-chest and reducing the depressed look they commonly sport.		* ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)\|Universe 2.0]]'''s [[Prowl (G1)/toys#Classic Series\|Prowl]]/[[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#Classic Series\|Silverstreak]]/[[Smokescreen (G1)#Universe .282008.29\|Smokescreen]] [[mold]] has most sliding feet assemblies swapped. The balance is far better when the feet are swapped, allowing for a more leveled hood-chest and reducing the depressed look they commonly sport.
	* ''Revenge of the Fallen'' [[Human Alliance]] [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys\|Bumblebee's]] legs were supposedly swapped because the extra transformation step (rotating the legs and waist) would have been too difficult for kids to do. Although [[prototype]] photos seen via [[TakaraTomy]] show the legs with the wheels in a more [[show-accuracy\|movie-accurate]] setup, the official [[Hasbro]] stock photos and the [[instructions]] show the "misassembly" as the "correct" assembly, thus making this (arguably) an intentional [[design change]] rather than a genuine misassembly.		* ''Revenge of the Fallen'' [[Human Alliance]] [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys\|Bumblebee's]] legs were supposedly swapped because the extra transformation step (rotating the legs and waist) would have been too difficult for kids to do. Although [[prototype]] photos seen via [[TakaraTomy]] show the legs with the wheels in a more [[show-accuracy\|movie-accurate]] setup, the official [[Hasbro]] stock photos and the [[instructions]] show the "misassembly" as the "correct" assembly, thus making this (arguably) an intentional [[design change]] rather than a genuine misassembly.

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	*''[[Transformers: Classics\|Classics]]'' [[Mini-Con]] [[Grindor (Classics)\|Grindor]] is odd: His official stock photos depict the wheels with the pegs as the rear wheels and the wheels with the corresponding holes as the front wheels. The toy itself has the wheels swapped, which is backed up by his [[instructions]]. His redeco, ''Universe'' [[Bodyblock (Universe)\|Bodyblock]], features the wheel assembly from Grindor's stock photos, which contradicts his own instructions (which are recycled from Grindor). Since neither wheel assembly affects his functionality or transformation in any way whatsoever, it's unclear which one is supposed to be the "correct" assembly and which one is the "misassembly".		*''[[Transformers: Classics\|Classics]]'' [[Mini-Con]] [[Grindor (Classics)\|Grindor]] is odd: His official stock photos depict the wheels with the pegs as the rear wheels and the wheels with the corresponding holes as the front wheels. The toy itself has the wheels swapped, which is backed up by his [[instructions]]. His redeco, ''Universe'' [[Bodyblock (Universe)\|Bodyblock]], features the wheel assembly from Grindor's stock photos, which contradicts his own instructions (which are recycled from Grindor). Since neither wheel assembly affects his functionality or transformation in any way whatsoever, it's unclear which one is supposed to be the "correct" assembly and which one is the "misassembly".
	* [[Transformers: Classics\|Classics]] Ultimate Battle [[Megatron (G1)/toys#UltimateBattle\|Megatron's]] feet are swapped and put on backwards, resulting in them not folding up properly in his tank mode.		* [[Transformers: Classics\|Classics]] Ultimate Battle [[Megatron (G1)/toys#UltimateBattle\|Megatron's]] feet are swapped and put on backwards, resulting in them not folding up properly in his tank mode.
	*''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)\|Universe 2.0]]'' Mini-Con [[Makeshift (Universe)\|Makeshift]]'s legs are swapped on the hips both on the actual toy and in official stock photos compared to his own instructions and the original iteration of the sculpt, ''[[Transformers: Classics\|Classics]]'' [[Oil Slick (Classics)\|Oil Slick]]. This results in the crotch section facing the wrong way in robot mode, with his sole [[Powerlinx]] socket facing forward and the sculpted crotch details facing backwards. Not only does this location of the Powerlinx port in robot mode result in [[anatomic euphemism\|unfortunate implications]], it also makes the socket inaccessible in vehicle mode. This applies to the [[Kmart]] [[exclusive]] Mini-Con 12-pack release of the toy; at least some samples of the individually packaged version available at discount store chains like Big Lots! were assembled correctly.		*''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)\|Universe 2.0]]'' Mini-Con [[Makeshift (Universe)\|Makeshift]]'s legs are swapped on the hips both on the actual toy and in official stock photos compared to his own instructions and the original iteration of the sculpt, ''[[Transformers: Classics\|Classics]]'' [[Oil Slick (Classics)\|Oil Slick]]. This results in the crotch section facing the wrong way in robot mode, with his sole [[Powerlinx]] socket facing forward and the sculpted crotch details facing backwards. Not only does this location of the Powerlinx port in robot mode result in [[anatomic euphemism\|unfortunate implications]], it also makes the socket inaccessible in vehicle mode. Thankfully, his legs are attached to the torso via ball joints, this allowing for a quick and easy fix. This applies to the [[Kmart]] [[exclusive]] Mini-Con 12-pack release of the toy; at least some samples of the individually packaged version available at discount store chains like Big Lots! were assembled correctly.
	* ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)\|Universe 2.0]]'''s [[Prowl (G1)/toys#Classic Series\|Prowl]]/[[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#Classic Series\|Silverstreak]]/[[Smokescreen (G1)#Universe .282008.29\|Smokescreen]] [[mold]] has most sliding feet assemblies swapped. The balance is far better when the feet are swapped, allowing for a more leveled hood-chest and reducing the depressed look they commonly sport.		* ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)\|Universe 2.0]]'''s [[Prowl (G1)/toys#Classic Series\|Prowl]]/[[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#Classic Series\|Silverstreak]]/[[Smokescreen (G1)#Universe .282008.29\|Smokescreen]] [[mold]] has most sliding feet assemblies swapped. The balance is far better when the feet are swapped, allowing for a more leveled hood-chest and reducing the depressed look they commonly sport.
	* ''Revenge of the Fallen'' [[Human Alliance]] [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys\|Bumblebee's]] legs were supposedly swapped because the extra transformation step (rotating the legs and waist) would have been too difficult for kids to do. Although [[prototype]] photos seen via [[TakaraTomy]] show the legs with the wheels in a more [[show-accuracy\|movie-accurate]] setup, the official [[Hasbro]] stock photos and the [[instructions]] show the "misassembly" as the "correct" assembly, thus making this (arguably) an intentional [[design change]] rather than a genuine misassembly.		* ''Revenge of the Fallen'' [[Human Alliance]] [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys\|Bumblebee's]] legs were supposedly swapped because the extra transformation step (rotating the legs and waist) would have been too difficult for kids to do. Although [[prototype]] photos seen via [[TakaraTomy]] show the legs with the wheels in a more [[show-accuracy\|movie-accurate]] setup, the official [[Hasbro]] stock photos and the [[instructions]] show the "misassembly" as the "correct" assembly, thus making this (arguably) an intentional [[design change]] rather than a genuine misassembly.

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	* ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)\|Universe 2.0]]'''s [[Prowl (G1)/toys#Classic Series\|Prowl]]/[[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#Classic Series\|Silverstreak]]/[[Smokescreen (G1)#Universe .282008.29\|Smokescreen]] [[mold]] has most sliding feet assemblies swapped. The balance is far better when the feet are swapped, allowing for a more leveled hood-chest and reducing the depressed look they commonly sport.		* ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)\|Universe 2.0]]'''s [[Prowl (G1)/toys#Classic Series\|Prowl]]/[[Bluestreak (G1)/toys#Classic Series\|Silverstreak]]/[[Smokescreen (G1)#Universe .282008.29\|Smokescreen]] [[mold]] has most sliding feet assemblies swapped. The balance is far better when the feet are swapped, allowing for a more leveled hood-chest and reducing the depressed look they commonly sport.
	* ''Revenge of the Fallen'' [[Human Alliance]] [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys\|Bumblebee's]] legs were supposedly swapped because the extra transformation step (rotating the legs and waist) would have been too difficult for kids to do. Although [[prototype]] photos seen via [[TakaraTomy]] show the legs with the wheels in a more [[show-accuracy\|movie-accurate]] setup, the official [[Hasbro]] stock photos and the [[instructions]] show the "misassembly" as the "correct" assembly, thus making this (arguably) an intentional [[design change]] rather than a genuine misassembly.		* ''Revenge of the Fallen'' [[Human Alliance]] [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys\|Bumblebee's]] legs were supposedly swapped because the extra transformation step (rotating the legs and waist) would have been too difficult for kids to do. Although [[prototype]] photos seen via [[TakaraTomy]] show the legs with the wheels in a more [[show-accuracy\|movie-accurate]] setup, the official [[Hasbro]] stock photos and the [[instructions]] show the "misassembly" as the "correct" assembly, thus making this (arguably) an intentional [[design change]] rather than a genuine misassembly.
	* ''[[Transformers: Prime (toyline)\|Prime:~~]] [[~~Beast Hunters]]'' Voyager Class [[Ultra Magnus (WFC)#Beast Hunters\|Ultra Magnus]] has swapped leg panels, meaning that the pegs used to secure them in robot mode are on the wrong sides.		* ''[[Transformers: Prime (toyline)#Beast Hunters (2013)\|Prime: Beast Hunters]]'' Voyager Class [[Ultra Magnus (WFC)#Beast Hunters\|Ultra Magnus]] has swapped leg panels, meaning that the pegs used to secure them in robot mode are on the wrong sides.
	* The initial release of ''[[Triple Combination: Transformers Go! (toyline)\|Go!]]'' [[Jinbu#Go.21\|Jinbu]] toy suffers from swapped thighs, preventing him from bending his knees past 90 degrees, and from allowing his legs to be tabbed and secured properly in the "GoKenzan" combined mode.		* The initial release of ''[[Triple Combination: Transformers Go! (toyline)\|Go!]]'' [[Jinbu#Go.21\|Jinbu]] toy suffers from swapped thighs, preventing him from bending his knees past 90 degrees, and from allowing his legs to be tabbed and secured properly in the "GoKenzan" combined mode.
	* Initial shipments of ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)\|Generations]]'' [[Skids (G1)#Generations\|Autobot Skids]]'s upper thighs are swapped, compromising the hip articulation. The issue was fixed in the [[Crosscut (Autobot)#Generations\|Crosscut]] retool and later releases of Skids himself.		* Initial shipments of ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)\|Generations]]'' [[Skids (G1)#Generations\|Autobot Skids]]'s upper thighs are swapped, compromising the hip articulation. The issue was fixed in the [[Crosscut (Autobot)#Generations\|Crosscut]] retool and later releases of Skids himself.
	*Some of the ''[[Transformers Timelines (toyline)\|Timelines]]'' Mini-Cons such as [[Stylor#Timelines\|Stylor]], [[Frenzy (WFC)#Timelines\|Frenzy]], and [[Gatoraider#Timelines\|Gatoraider]]. Since they're redecoed from the Arms Micron kits, their parts can be swapped back with ease.		*Some of the ''[[Transformers Timelines (toyline)\|Timelines]]'' Mini-Cons such as [[Stylor#Timelines\|Stylor]], [[Frenzy (WFC)#Timelines\|Frenzy]], and [[Gatoraider#Timelines\|Gatoraider]]. Since they're redecoed from the Arms Micron kits, their parts can be swapped back with ease.
	*Many (if not all) samples of ''[[Combiner Wars]]'' [[Pyra Magna#Generations\|Pyra Magna]], [[Onslaught (G1)#G2BruticusSet\|"G2" Onslaught]], and [[Bludgeon (G1)#Generations\|Bludgeon]] come with misassembled knee struts. They are reversed on both legs, preventing their knee assemblies from locking in properly for robot mode.		*Many (if not all) samples of ''[[Combiner Wars (toyline)\|Combiner Wars]]'' [[Pyra Magna#Generations\|Pyra Magna]], [[Onslaught (G1)#G2BruticusSet\|"G2" Onslaught]], and [[Bludgeon (G1)#Generations\|Bludgeon]] come with misassembled knee struts. They are reversed on both legs, preventing their knee assemblies from locking in properly for robot mode.
	*Many ''[[Titans Return (toyline)\|Titans Return]]'' [[Titan Master]] figures (such as [[Siren (G1)#Generations\|Loudmouth]], [[Horri-Bull#Generations\|Terri-Bull]], and [[Infinitus#TitanForce\|Titan Force Infinitus]]) have flipped upper legs.		*Many ''[[Titans Return (toyline)\|Titans Return]]'' [[Titan Master]] figures (such as [[Siren (G1)#Generations\|Loudmouth]], [[Horri-Bull#Generations\|Terri-Bull]], and [[Infinitus#TitanForce\|Titan Force Infinitus]]) have flipped upper legs.
	*''Titans Return'' [[Kup (G1)/toys#Titans Return\|Sergeant Kup]] has the outside panels covering the rear wheels placed on the wrong side of the vehicle. This mistake was repeated throughout all of his redecos and retools as well.		*''Titans Return'' [[Kup (G1)/toys#Titans Return\|Sergeant Kup]] has the outside panels covering the rear wheels placed on the wrong side of the vehicle. This mistake was repeated throughout all of his redecos and retools as well.
	*''[[Power of the Primes (toyline)\|Power of the Primes]]'' [[Punch (G1)\|Punch/Counterpunch]] has his shoulders installed upside-down.		*''[[Power of the Primes (toyline)\|Power of the Primes]]'' [[Punch (G1)\|Punch/Counterpunch]] has his shoulders installed upside-down.
	*Early specimens of ''[[War for Cybertron: Kingdom\|Kingdom]]'' [[Galvatron (G1)/toys#Generations\|Galvatron]] had their inner shoulder assemblies installed upside-down, causing the arms to hang lower than intended; this was fixed through a [[running change]].		*Early specimens of ''[[War for Cybertron: Kingdom\|Kingdom]]'' [[Galvatron (G1)/toys#Generations\|Galvatron]] had their inner shoulder assemblies installed upside-down, causing the arms to hang lower than intended; this was fixed through a [[Variant#Running changes\|running change]].
			*The [[Target]] exclusive ''Kingdom'' [[T-Wrecks#War for Cybertron: Kingdom\|T-Wrecks]] figure was intended to feature a "[[retool#Gang-molded alternate parts\|pretool]]ed" alternate head sculpt with exposed teeth, which is depicted in stock CG renders and has even been accidentally used for a single specimen of [[Megatron (BW)/toys#War for Cybertron: Kingdom\|Megatron (Beast)]] found at regular retail, but the figure was instead released featuring the regular Megatron head. Compunding this error further is the fact that the [[paint operation]]s for his face were ''clearly'' intended for the alternate head sculpt. Instead, T-Wrecks has a weird paint operation running across the lips exactly where exposed teeth would have been.
	*''[[War for Cybertron Trilogy (toyline)\|War for Cybertron Trilogy]]'' [[Ravage (G1)/toys#PulseCon\|Covert Agent Ravage]] is packaged with his beast mode forelegs swapped, causing them to bend the wrong way. This can be easily fixed by popping them out of their ball joints and swapping them to their correct placement.		*''[[War for Cybertron Trilogy (toyline)\|War for Cybertron Trilogy]]'' [[Ravage (G1)/toys#PulseCon\|Covert Agent Ravage]] is packaged with his beast mode forelegs swapped, causing them to bend the wrong way. This can be easily fixed by popping them out of their ball joints and swapping them to their correct placement.
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