J.O.B. Squad
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Joined on: May 15, 2016 19:35:43 GMT -5
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Post by J.O.B. Squad on Jun 11, 2016 10:31:45 GMT -5
I've been collecting since Elite Series 1 and the only QC issues I really encountered were mainly fused joints and paint issues. For the most part the quality was top notch and issues weren't to be expected. Around Elite Series 20 I noticed some of the figures had gaps where the parts connected. I chalked it up to bad luck but as time went on it just got worse and worse, to the point where the majority of the Elite figures I was purchasing now had gaps where the parts connect. The problem areas are where the kickpad/boot connects to the shin piece, where the thigh connects to the hip piece and where the arms connect to the shoulder piece. Anyway this issue could be looked into MattelDesignTeam ? Thanks.
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Post by Mongo Bears on Jun 11, 2016 11:06:51 GMT -5
Mattel quality is going downhill. I just received L4 Paul orndorff and it just reminded me of how good the quality used to be. I never had a problem with any of the old legends line and I bought them all online. Now I fear buying online. But finding good ones in stores isn't easy either.
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Post by Sizzle on Jun 11, 2016 12:37:06 GMT -5
My Legends Hacksaw Jim Duggan had a gap in the arm. That was my only problem with gaps.
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J.O.B. Squad
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Post by J.O.B. Squad on Jun 11, 2016 21:22:42 GMT -5
Mattel quality is going downhill. I just received L4 Paul orndorff and it just reminded me of how good the quality used to be. I never had a problem with any of the old legends line and I bought them all online. Now I fear buying online. But finding good ones in stores isn't easy either. It's such a crapshoot buying online now. I found my only option now is to only buy from loose sellers and I always send them a message first asking them to pick me out the least flawed figure. Some sellers are actually really cool and know exactly what im talking about and are willing to work with me. The majority of the eBay sellers have told me that they too have noticed the drop in QC.
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