Sounds like you got a good set Axe, even after the bomb sniffing dogs making their way through it!
I tried to fix it myself. But it wasn't happening. So I'm sending it back to get fixed/replacedLarry, you can fix this right ?
File this one under "User Error!" folks
This is not a QC issue. It's a Larry issue.This isn't a QC issue, it was caused by the collector
Try to bend any figure in a manner it isn't designed to and it will break
He's sending it back, so my guess would be no he cannot
Good scoreENTERBAY have made another mistake to my advantage, not only did they ship my figure by mistake a month before... THEY ALSO included the EXCLUSIVE preorder black with yellow bands nunchucks by mistake.
I gotta know what Larry tried to do to get the leg that outta whack. I don't mean to laugh b/c I know how pissed he must be but I'm picturing him posing Bruce in a split, upside down, helicopter kicking 2 baddies like Chun Li or something
Not so much now, but thanksOh! That hurts. Sorry for that.
Nuh uh, mine will never wear the suit fully zippedOk heres a little dampner, came back home all excited to check.. and there ARE some QC issues
1. There are paint stains on the upper biceps hidden under the suti but the torso is unscather... also a black dot on underside of the right forearm... But hey Its no biggie for me, I dont worry THAT MUCH! Becuase in anycase 2 years down the line your figure and mine will look the same
2. Their is a paint rub on the nose of the BD head... which was my biggest disappointment... its faint but visible under glaring light... I wish I could use something to repaint it but the stellar paint work allround would probably make it stand out even MORE!
Idk, my boxes arrived in good shape, and it seems they are put together well and packed tight. It could have something to do with the 75 check points and inspections your set had to go through before reaching you lol. Also, was this an EB direct order?3. All in all a great set but the box is NOT as sturdy as previous EB releases and EB MUST make their packing a lot more sturdy... the whole diorama thing being tight I believe is what causes all these breakdowns...Ill contact EB about a replacement of the BD head only.Oh also, the BD on the suit is quite light... I can repaint that myself...
Hehe it happens, I've snapped quite a few toys before in the past as well. Looks like EB is taking care of return shipping and free replacement which is good.This is not a QC issue. It's a Larry issue.
I think I remember saying something along the lines of, me keeping this figure in the box when I received it, so that it would be safe. Then I get it & go crazy with it instead
It's too cool to keep in the box, & too cool not to pose I'm bidding on a few extra items for this on ebay right now Somebody won the smiley head for $29.
This figure FTW
Idk, my boxes arrived in good shape, and it seems they are put together well and packed tight. It could have something to do with the 75 check points and inspections your set had to go through before reaching you lol. Also, was this an EB direct order?
That's exactly what Side Show Collectibles does when you buy from them, they stick the HT box in a shipper box and occasionally wrap it in tissue paper. If you want extra bubble wrap and precaution you have to request a "pack out" which costs additional $10.Yes it was a Direct EB order... their packing is quite bad. They put the box inside the shipper without any bubblewrap or so, just a folder carboard piece on one side to make the box sit tightly inside the shipper... and then they mailed it to me... so as you can see their precautions are NOT good enough.
Yeah, slow delivery would make me nuts as well. If it isn't noticeable unless you're 2 inches away and you can live with it, then keep it. If it's going to make you nutty then return it, you should be happy in the end. Pssssssssssssssst.......Anyway Im conteplating not replacing the BD head, I mean the paint rub is hardly that visible on display... Ive been picky before and over time Ill get over it. The thought of sending this via EMS from India Post and then waiting for christmas to get the replacement is crazy...This item was shipped on the 24th, inspite of EMS it came on the 7th, I dont take EMS for speed, I take it for security... PO chaps dont nick EMS articles...
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File this one under "User Error!" folks!
My sugestion is that you tell EB that you got two figures, and the problem with the production error which caused one of the track suits to get a nick - and ask if you could return it for a replacement since it was not you handling or fault. Enclose the pictures of the behind the knee area. I should be worth asking, and you could ask for the replacement suit to be sendt with your other replacement if the nicked suit arrives before they return the other stuff.
Btw, love the graceful pose with the DB head ! You are really inspiring us other freaks with you great creativity Ahgnus !
I think its too presumptuous to speculate that the Beijing Set has no QC issues or that its QC was tighter... they rolled out of the same production line after all, and the extras were crammed in the same box, and the only 'personalised' difference is a sticker mentioning 'BJ' after the edition number.
as for differences in paint app and everything... thats pretty normal... again by math Im sure some HK editions who got through the same painter got darker battle damage etc etc...
ALSO My set has reached my local post office... I hope the postman turns up soon with my set
Ok heres a little dampner, came back home all excited to check.. and there ARE some QC issues
Nuh uh, mine will never wear the suit fully zipped
Idk, my boxes arrived in good shape, and it seems they are put together well and packed tight. It could have something to do with the 75 check points and inspections your set had to go through before reaching you lol. Also, was this an EB direct order?
Hehe it happens, I've snapped quite a few toys before in the past as well. Looks like EB is taking care of return shipping and free replacement which is good.
I'm paying for all the shipping I only get it fixed/replaced for free. It wasn't a QC issue, so I understand why I have to pay for shipping both waysHehe it happens, I've snapped quite a few toys before in the past as well. Looks like EB is taking care of return shipping and free replacement which is good.
I'm not gonna pose the BJ or HK sets too much, I'll save that for when I receive the extra bodies and play around with the casual clothes and extra sculpt. Meanwhile, I'll live vicariously through all your pics
So it's not only me? You managed to fix it? Even when I unscrewed the screw on the upper leg area, I couldn't get it to spread apart, so that I could pop it back in. I thought maybe it was also glued or something, so I replaced the screw & put it away, to get ready to be sent for repair/replacement I might try again, knowing someone has successfully fixed it themselves. Saves me from extra shipping fees (if I manage to fix it that is). Your post was helpful. ThanksExact same thing happened to me on HK body while I was trying to pose him doing a high side kick. I spread his leg as far as it will go without force, and when I tried to bring it down, it popped out of the socket. I was able to put it back together after I loosened up the screw in the back of the thigh to spread the connecting mechanism apart a little bit. Even then, it required delicate manuvering and patience to put it back together. You would be better off getting a replacement from Enterbay, because any excessive force to pop it back in can easily break the plastic joints.
This is not a "User Error" nor a "QC issue". This is a design flaw. When I loosened up the upper thigh, I was able to see that when the leg is spread as far as it is designed to spread, c-clip of shown in the picture aligns just right with small gaps inside the upper thigh joint & it pops out when you try to bring it down. This body is definitely not designed for extreme action poses.
And I simply love sharing photos of this awesome figure. Time for all of you to share yours too!!
So it's not only me? You managed to fix it? Even when I unscrewed the screw on the upper leg area, I couldn't get it to spread apart, so that I could pop it back in. I thought maybe it was also glued or something, so I replaced the screw & put it away, to get ready to be sent for repair/replacement I might try again, knowing someone has successfully fixed it themselves. Saves me from extra shipping fees (if I manage to fix it that is). Your post was helpful. Thanks
As soon as it broke I tried to force it in Then I noticed the c-clip (is that the part connected to the rubber body ) plastic had a bit of whitish stretchy marks, maybe from me overdoing it. After reading this (kinda complicated ) post. I think I miight not try fixing it myself anymore & send it in to be fixed/replaced.The design of the click mechanism on that joint is quite complicated. I had to use a fine scribe to hold the circular click gear that is inside to one side, and squeeze the c-clip in through opening made after spreading double gear guide. If you spread them apart, you will see that the c-clip can go in (and pop out) at only one angle. I wish I can explain better by posting some photos... but I am not about to disassemble mine to take photos, because it is a be*ACHOO* to put it back together. It requires lots of patience, and never try to force anything in. You have to understand that the plastic c-clip has a little give, and it will flex a little bit and use that to push it in while trying not to go past its flexing limit. I highly advise you to simiply send it to Enterbay for replacement if you are not too sure and worried about any chance of it breaking. Good Luck!
I don't remember seeing that before either. Strange. I don't know what causes those paint rubs in the same area (nose & chin), but I wonder if that hints toward the BD prototype head actually having a production run? The prototype smiley is pretty much the same as what we got, so having a prototype BD head similar in quality to what was shown would beHave you guys noticed this? Even the proto head had a problem with paints rubbing off of the nose and the chin. I am surprised that I didn't notice this when saw this picture.
Perhaps. It would be good if EB sorted out known QC issues for this figure.Looking at EB's site it says the figure is up for PO to ship in September - does this in fact point to a second 'batch'?
& still I'm probably not going to bother washing the suits Might regret that decision if I see the body staining thoughSTAIN ADVISORY
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