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Post by rKoNomad316 on Jan 22, 2022 20:12:30 GMT -5
I’ve learned to “accept” it. Mass produced products always equals quality issues.
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kinnikuman
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Post by kinnikuman on Jan 22, 2022 20:27:17 GMT -5
Scuff marks are UNACCEPTABLE.
Stiff joints ... are actually perfectly fine. I collect Mythic Legions figures. They actually put a note in every package saying that joints are stiff from the factory. To remedy it (and to avoid a break), you can either place the figure in hot water, or use a hair dryer, then slowly move the joint back and forth to loosen it up. I think that's very cool they do that. All Mattel needs to do is put a message on the back of the package.
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Post by Back to the Codyverse on Jan 22, 2022 20:43:39 GMT -5
Elite 91 Hogan torso.
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viper412
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Post by viper412 on Jan 22, 2022 21:04:28 GMT -5
Scuff marks are UNACCEPTABLE. Stiff joints ... are actually perfectly fine. I collect Mythic Legions figures. They actually put a note in every package saying that joints are stiff from the factory. To remedy it (and to avoid a break), you can either place the figure in hot water, or use a hair dryer, then slowly move the joint back and forth to loosen it up. I think that's very cool they do that. All Mattel needs to do is put a message on the back of the package. this fine but what’s worse is loose joints like the waist, ab crunch and hands |
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redrooster
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Post by redrooster on Jan 24, 2022 12:15:49 GMT -5
I’ve ran into issues quite a bit here lately. The biggest being legs at the thigh/hip being completely frozen or almost glued in place. I had to take a razor to separate the thigh and hip on my elite 91 RVD, had the exact same problem with legends 10 Beefcake.
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DrakeParker
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Post by DrakeParker on Jan 24, 2022 12:48:57 GMT -5
Scuff marks are UNACCEPTABLE. Stiff joints ... are actually perfectly fine. I collect Mythic Legions figures. They actually put a note in every package saying that joints are stiff from the factory. To remedy it (and to avoid a break), you can either place the figure in hot water, or use a hair dryer, then slowly move the joint back and forth to loosen it up. I think that's very cool they do that. All Mattel needs to do is put a message on the back of the package. Valaverse does the same "Hey sorry we don't know how to make proper figures, it's up to you to remedy it or else it'll break" note and it's still outlaw! Got the Top Picks Jeff Hardy yesterday and the forearm was stuck to the elbow joint, effectively making a double-jointed elbow only single jointed. Had to bust out the Exacto and fixed it, but there's no reason a consumer should have that problem in the firstplace. |
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Post by Midnight-Metal-Master on Jan 24, 2022 13:50:05 GMT -5
One giant let down for me was the newest
Hollywood Hulk Hogan the weight belt design is the absolute worst. They had the same design for the Ultimate nWo Hollywood and a few others unfortunately the weight belt looks horrible!
Jakks did it right
Storm Collectibles did it right
Even Toybiz from the 90s did it right!
Also the skin tone is addressed on some of the hogan figures and is tan(seems pretty accurate) newest Hogan is pale?! Not to mention the torso choice made by Mattel…I’m not sure why Hogan got that torso?!
Also why do we always get a Hogan with the shirt rip in the front? I understand it’s an iconic Hogan thing to “rip the shirt” but I feel likes it’s milked alittle much when every cloth or rubber shirt we get for Hogan is cut down the middle! And screw the rubber shirts Mattel Stop making those….please and Never make another Scott Hall with a pony tail!
Also I read something about a “replacement arm” for anyone who bought the Ultimate Kane? How exactly would we go about getting that?!
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powerfred3k
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Post by powerfred3k on Jan 24, 2022 14:58:01 GMT -5
Blame everything on covid, problem solved.
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Post by AxelSmackdown on Jan 24, 2022 22:15:39 GMT -5
Blame everything on covid, problem solved. nah |
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catsoftheworld
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Post by catsoftheworld on Jan 24, 2022 22:50:49 GMT -5
Yeah something feels off with the new elite Austin Theory, either the heads too big or the torso is too small
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bharrisfan
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Post by bharrisfan on Jan 24, 2022 23:40:14 GMT -5
i picked up a legends 13 jake that had black scuff marks all over the face in a sealed package BUT the paints apps were the best out of the other figures there. Like the eyes were the most centered, the mustache wasnt printed up the side of his cheek. So i bought it (the scuff marked one) gambling that i'd be able to use a magic eraser and get the black scuff crap off. And it worked lol
But ya i got so frustrated with Mattel, i decided that they are gonna fck stuff up and to just appreciate the gems. I was running out of space anyway. If Mattel doesn't wanna release a good, well designed, deco'd figure, i'll just not buy it or wait until they do in another 5 years.
It is a constant "serenity now" battle though
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wheeljack83
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Post by wheeljack83 on May 31, 2022 20:46:23 GMT -5
Pinned elbows > double-jointed elbows.
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Post by Crane on May 31, 2022 21:07:31 GMT -5
Only real issues I have are
Figures with knee sleeves instead of the small knee pads, knee pads with the open back
Gargano Syndrome (Gargano/Erik. Hurricane didn't bother me tbh)
Height
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