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Post by Old School Collector on Jun 5, 2016 20:28:57 GMT -5
Im glad these threads keep popping up, MattelDesignTeam needs to start taking notice of all these problems. Im not paying 26$ anymore for figures with quality control problems. This ! While it's tempting to pre-order something that youve wanted for a while, its no big deal for me if I get something first or last ... just ask that its not flawed.
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Post by bengalsredsbucks20 on Jun 5, 2016 20:34:39 GMT -5
I try to wait for retail mostly just because I like the hunts but sometimes have to blind order stuff. Have done it with Kalisto Lita Trish and HOF Trish. My HOF Trish's leg snapped off was the only problem I've ever had with any figure I've bought. Those are pretty bad though I'd be pretty unhappy to.
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Post by Yayo on Jun 6, 2016 10:27:54 GMT -5
That Owens neck looks my old E31 Ambrose. I took him out of the package, and immediately upon pulling off his dog tag, it ripped the flesh cover directly off his neckline. I haven't had many issues since but I also only buy 1-3 figures from each elite set anymore. Thankfully, for me, my KO was fine
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Post by Deleted on Jun 6, 2016 11:03:44 GMT -5
Not a chance in hell. That's not the way it works. And they don't list minor bends as damaged packaging either. They definitely do. I've bought 'damaged packaging' multiple times Yeah I got a bunch of damaged package ones and one was the GAB Sting and the package was perfect and I couldn't figure out what was damaged about it... But I got the Austin and the packaged was all dented in so I could definitely see how that was damaged. So it varies.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 6, 2016 11:09:52 GMT -5
For some reason I've noticed Defining Moments never have major quality control issues or paint defects... The GAB Sting is pretty flimsy in general but there's no paint defect or major flaw. The Austin one's head is shaped a little different than my other Austin figures but I'm not sure if it's like that on all of the Austin Defining moments or just the one I got. But I've got the Hogan and the Undertaker and the GAB Sting and the Starrcade Sting Defining Moments and none of them have any quality control type issues. The Undertaker and the Starrcade Sting are pretty sturdy heavy duty too... like I said the GAB Sting is pretty light and flimsky and loose feeling but I get the impression they're all like that and it's more of a design flaw than a quality control anomaly.
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Post by J.O.B. Squad on Jun 6, 2016 21:54:56 GMT -5
For some reason I've noticed Defining Moments never have major quality control issues or paint defects... The GAB Sting is pretty flimsy in general but there's no paint defect or major flaw. The Austin one's head is shaped a little different than my other Austin figures but I'm not sure if it's like that on all of the Austin Defining moments or just the one I got. But I've got the Hogan and the Undertaker and the GAB Sting and the Starrcade Sting Defining Moments and none of them have any quality control type issues. The Undertaker and the Starrcade Sting are pretty sturdy heavy duty too... like I said the GAB Sting is pretty light and flimsky and loose feeling but I get the impression they're all like that and it's more of a design flaw than a quality control anomaly. My DM Rock has 2 left upper arms. Took me awhile to notice it but when I did it stuck out like a sore thumb.
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Post by BoJack Hogan on Jun 7, 2016 10:22:42 GMT -5
That's one of many reasons i don't order anything from ringside. Mattel has a history of terrible paint apps. I'll never forget my issue with the first Primo and his magical half mustache.
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Post by ribeye on Jun 12, 2016 23:06:55 GMT -5
I can look past sloppy paint, loose joints, and mold lines, but for me, the biggest offender is stress marks in the plastic. The elite Balor/ HBK torso seems to be the most common. I feel like 75% of this upper torso mold have a stress mark right below the pecs, where the ab joint is. I've also noticed that most basic Sasha's that I've seen have it on the neck by where the collar bone's meet.
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