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Post by HTMN on Jul 16, 2016 7:34:28 GMT -5
I went to my local Smyths today as E43 was showing in stock. When I arrived they had at least 4 of each figure from the set. Firstly I looked for a decent Bret. 3 out of 4 were really bad, paint missing from the upper body leaving black smudges on the figure. I noticed a few of them had really badly applied hearts too. Luckily I managed to find the one that looked perfect. When I opened the packing I was dreading looking at the back of the figure but luckily enough that was flawless too. I can't complain with Bret because I got a perfect figure but what about the people who also want a Bret? There is no 3 reallybadly painted figures sat on the shelf. Next was Anvil. Like Bret 2 of these had bad black smudges on the torso and one had really wonky eyes. I picked up the one that looked the best (The pink heart on the singlet is slightly faded but I can live with that). When I looked at the back of the figure I noticed the singlet doesnt even line up and isn't painted correctly. See the image below: Then Samoa Joe. This is one massive quality F up. Every single Joe figure looked a mess. Red paint missing, red paint dripping down the knee pads, red paint smudged all over the body, how?! Every single Joe figure shouldn't have passed quality. I picked up the best one out of the 4 and as you can see from the pictures it isn't great. Kevin Owens. I really wanted this figure but the quality of these figures were so bad I passed. Every one had a major smudge or mark down the front of his vest. One even looked like it was KU not KO because that much of the lettering was missing. A couple of them had bad smudges on the face from the beard paint app too. How has this got to be so bad? I would avoid ordering this set online at all costs! Even at retail it will be a gamble and you will have a hard time finding a decent one. This set is only just surfacing and there are so many people complaining about the quality. Elites are £18 for us in the UK now, thats nearly $25. It is a disgrace. If the next set is this bad I am done with collecting Mattel.
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Post by poindizzle on Jul 16, 2016 7:39:00 GMT -5
I almost wouldn't mind another price hike if it meant stabilizing and this not hapenning on Every. Single. Figure. As it stands, if this is their idea of keeping the price low, it isn't worth it to me.
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Post by HTMN on Jul 16, 2016 7:40:28 GMT -5
I almost wouldn't mind another price hike if it meant stabilizing and this not hapenning on Every. Single. Figure. As it stands, if this is their idea of keeping the price low, it isn't worth it to me. I agree. I'd rather pay an extra $1 per figure than $1 on paint to fix the figure.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 16, 2016 7:41:50 GMT -5
Someone just make a sticky thread for this already.
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Post by Squared² on Jul 16, 2016 7:43:43 GMT -5
Is the title a nod to Owen Hart?
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Post by BIG MCLARGEHUGE on Jul 16, 2016 9:13:06 GMT -5
I like threads like this. It demonstrates a complete understanding of where to "complain" to. Its almost as if this board is for a site that sells figures and not the manufacturer or anything.
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Post by Mox on Jul 16, 2016 9:25:22 GMT -5
What is it that people don't understand? Jack told everyone yesterday to call Mattel if you have a QC issue. Stop making threads. They're annoying clutter. READ WHAT JACK SAID ABOUT QC
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Post by FWE on Jul 16, 2016 9:25:31 GMT -5
damn, anvil looks awful from the back. but who poses them from the back? if it looks good front and its only for display its no big deal.. if you play with them its an easy fix with paint but still sucks and shouldnt happen
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Post by Deleted on Jul 16, 2016 9:42:40 GMT -5
Are we only allowed to say positive things about the figures from now on?
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Post by Meannnnnnn Geneeeeeee on Jul 16, 2016 9:46:28 GMT -5
Enough is enough! It's time for a change! The OP is not a nugget! Wooooooooo
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Post by powerfred3k on Jul 16, 2016 9:48:16 GMT -5
What is it that people don't understand? Jack told everyone yesterday to call Mattel if you have a QC issue. Stop making threads. They're annoying clutter. READ WHAT JACK SAID ABOUT QCSo its not ok to show bad paint apps on figures we pay $20+ for because its "clutter" on a wrestling figure forum. But its perfectly ok for everyone and there grandma to post "look at the 3 new figures i bought today, i'm so cool !!" This place makes absolutely no sense then...
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Post by Iron Bison on Jul 16, 2016 9:58:28 GMT -5
Even though I understand Jack's post, just how ARE we suppose to contact the manufacturer? Sure there's a customer service number but then the concerns will probably be swept under the table
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Post by Deleted on Jul 16, 2016 10:06:55 GMT -5
I went to my local Smyths today as E43 was showing in stock. When I arrived they had at least 4 of each figure from the set. Firstly I looked for a decent Bret. 3 out of 4 were really bad, paint missing from the upper body leaving black smudges on the figure. I noticed a few of them had really badly applied hearts too. Luckily I managed to find the one that looked perfect. When I opened the packing I was dreading looking at the back of the figure but luckily enough that was flawless too. I can't complain with Bret because I got a perfect figure but what about the people who also want a Bret? There is no 3 reallybadly painted figures sat on the shelf. Next was Anvil. Like Bret 2 of these had bad black smudges on the torso and one had really wonky eyes. I picked up the one that looked the best (The pink heart on the singlet is slightly faded but I can live with that). When I looked at the back of the figure I noticed the singlet doesnt even line up and isn't painted correctly. See the image below: Then Samoa Joe. This is one massive quality F up. Every single Joe figure looked a mess. Red paint missing, red paint dripping down the knee pads, red paint smudged all over the body, how?! Every single Joe figure shouldn't have passed quality. I picked up the best one out of the 4 and as you can see from the pictures it isn't great. Kevin Owens. I really wanted this figure but the quality of these figures were so bad I passed. Every one had a major smudge or mark down the front of his vest. One even looked like it was KU not KO because that much of the lettering was missing. A couple of them had bad smudges on the face from the beard paint app too. How has this got to be so bad? I would avoid ordering this set online at all costs! Even at retail it will be a gamble and you will have a hard time finding a decent one. This set is only just surfacing and there are so many people complaining about the quality. Elites are £18 for us in the UK now, thats nearly $25. It is a disgrace. If the next set is this bad I am done with collecting Mattel. It's a toy designed for a child not a nitpicking adult
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Post by elrey82 on Jul 16, 2016 10:13:29 GMT -5
I understand ppl complaining but another QC thread? You could've just complained on the other QC thread they have.
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Post by D.B.K. on Jul 16, 2016 10:14:38 GMT -5
Mattel QC sucks big time!
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Post by legendsguy on Jul 16, 2016 10:21:07 GMT -5
Even though I understand Jack's post, just how ARE we suppose to contact the manufacturer? Sure there's a customer service number but then the concerns will probably be swept under the table and ill expand on it, there way of sweeping under the table is giving you a voucher ...and they move on...lol. and you wont get it for smudges..only broken parts.
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Post by StylesClash on Jul 16, 2016 10:24:57 GMT -5
At least you're not still stuck on Elite 39 retail. Would love to even see E40 retail.
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Post by bharrisfan on Jul 16, 2016 10:26:26 GMT -5
It's a toy designed for a child not a nitpicking adult Figures with dripping paint, chipped paint, etc should be discarded regardless of the age of the consumer. Side Note: I dont think a child has any interest in an Anvil figure homie. Let's be real on who a lot of these figures are designed for and priced for. Adult collectors. And these QC issues weren't as rampant in the early days of the line. Mattel has clearly cut costs.
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Post by StylesClash on Jul 16, 2016 10:28:19 GMT -5
What is it that people don't understand? Jack told everyone yesterday to call Mattel if you have a QC issue. Stop making threads. They're annoying clutter. READ WHAT JACK SAID ABOUT QCSo its not ok to show bad paint apps on figures we pay $20+ for because its "clutter" on a wrestling figure forum. But its perfectly ok for everyone and there grandma to post "look at the 3 new figures i bought today, i'm so cool !!" This place makes absolutely no sense then... I agree with this, what's the point of only good criticism. Without people telling how they feel, things will only stay the same.
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Post by powerfred3k on Jul 16, 2016 10:33:31 GMT -5
So its not ok to show bad paint apps on figures we pay $20+ for because its "clutter" on a wrestling figure forum. But its perfectly ok for everyone and there grandma to post "look at the 3 new figures i bought today, i'm so cool !!" This place makes absolutely no sense then... I agree with this, what's the point of only good criticism. Without people telling how they feel, things will only stay the same. Its almost like ringside has an agenda or something... (sarcasm)
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