Uploaded February 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
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Figure Note:
Stop-Motion Transformation of Cang Toys CT-Longyan-02 Pterhowl. The robot head transformation is pretty cool. I had a crazy experience. One of the ratchet joints was a bit loose, the one that would allow the wings to flap in pterosaur mode. The thing is, the only way to get at the screw for that spring-pack joint is to push out the pin for the hinge that has the robot arm transport linkage and remove it. Pushing out pins can be a real pain in the ass. I managed it by holding a small screw with a pair of pliers (to keep it steady) and then using channel locks (very wide pliers) to press the screw part way into the pin which pushed the pin out. Then I substituted something a bit longer and pushed again. Anyone know if there is a purpose-built tool for pushing such pins out and what it’s called and where to get it?
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Pterosaur to Robot: 0:09
Robot to Arm: 1:01
Arm to Pterosaur: 1:58
Speed run Pterosaur to Robot: 2:54
Speed run Robot to Arm: 3:12
Speed run Arm to Pterosaur: 3:31
Speed run Pterosaur to Arm: 3:49
Speed run Arm to Robot: 4:08
Speed run Robot to Pterosaur: 4:26
2x Run: 4:45
End credits: 5:40
Production Note: Nothing to report.
Viewing Note:
If you want to follow along, I recommend skipping to the speed run and using your , and . keyboard keys to advance by single frames. Every step of the transformation is documented in the frames of the video, in what I consider to be the best sequence. With minimal rubbing and minimal parts-parking.
Music: The music is by Ethan Meixsell - ethanmeixsell.com
Songs: “In the Shadows”, “Start Your Engines” and “Run”
Purchased from ShowZStore: showzstore.com
Order page: showzstore.com/cang-toys-ct-longyan-02-pterhowl-swoop_p3786.html
Figure Note:
Stop-Motion Transformation of Cang Toys CT-Longyan-02 Pterhowl. The robot head transformation is pretty cool. I had a crazy experience. One of the ratchet joints was a bit loose, the one that would allow the wings to flap in pterosaur mode. The thing is, the only way to get at the screw for that spring-pack joint is to push out the pin for the hinge that has the robot arm transport linkage and remove it. Pushing out pins can be a real pain in the ass. I managed it by holding a small screw with a pair of pliers (to keep it steady) and then using channel locks (very wide pliers) to press the screw part way into the pin which pushed the pin out. Then I substituted something a bit longer and pushed again. Anyone know if there is a purpose-built tool for pushing such pins out and what it’s called and where to get it?
Support Note:
Like what you see? Send me a tip! paypal.me/peolesdru
You can also give me some points when you shop at ShowZStore by putting in “Support Reviewer” code “peolesdru”.
Pterosaur to Robot: 0:09
Robot to Arm: 1:01
Arm to Pterosaur: 1:58
Speed run Pterosaur to Robot: 2:54
Speed run Robot to Arm: 3:12
Speed run Arm to Pterosaur: 3:31
Speed run Pterosaur to Arm: 3:49
Speed run Arm to Robot: 4:08
Speed run Robot to Pterosaur: 4:26
2x Run: 4:45
End credits: 5:40
Production Note: Nothing to report.
Viewing Note:
If you want to follow along, I recommend skipping to the speed run and using your , and . keyboard keys to advance by single frames. Every step of the transformation is documented in the frames of the video, in what I consider to be the best sequence. With minimal rubbing and minimal parts-parking.
Music: The music is by Ethan Meixsell - ethanmeixsell.com
Songs: “In the Shadows”, “Start Your Engines” and “Run”
