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Re: Official Sideshow Batman PF
Also the volume of shipping over the last 10 years has skyrocketed, with online shopping. So delivery people are probably more callous when handling large volumes. If Bat had come around Xmas time, there would probably be even more issues.
Issues happen with most collectible manufacturers. The difference is a lot of these issues used to be weeded out by lical comic shops, I used to manage one, for every 10 statues we inspected we usually had 2 breaks or issues. The problem with breaks really stems from the fact that artists who sculpt these pieces aren't concerned with shipment, and honestly if the were you'd see alot more boring sculpts. The shipping issue with Batman is mainly the ears and cape, unless they bubble wrapped them its nearly impossible to get them to all ship perfect. The other issues are from the manufacturing plant, and anything that is manufactured theres going to be mistakes, happens with everything from incorrect threading on screws, to improper gas tanks being put on cars, ask jeep about their recent recall. Even comics occassionally have issues with shipping ir printing. The thing is collectors are a demanding bunch, the want perfection or as clise to it as possible. If you bought a $400 bike and happened to notice a slight scuff on the underside of the frame you'd probably just let it go. Not going to happen with a statue.
Also the volume of shipping over the last 10 years has skyrocketed, with online shopping. So delivery people are probably more callous when handling large volumes. If Bat had come around Xmas time, there would probably be even more issues.