Sorry to say this YFB, but it really seems like you may have gotten a defected DX09...
But the thing is, he may not be defected at all. We all know these figures are super expensive, but you just have to let go and not be so worried when you're handling them, because that's the only way to thoroughly inspect a figure for defects or flaws. Also, that's why it's so important to take them out and examine them IMMEDIATELY when you receive them. That way, if they do have issues, you have a better chance of getting a refund vs partial refund from the seller.
Also, you won't be able to figure out if the shoulder is broken vs frozen vs disoriented or if the hip is dislocated unless you accept the fact that you will have to handle the figure and sometimes handle it with some force in order to determine/fix what is wrong with it. Otherwise, you'll never know what's wrong or if anything is actually wrong with your figure, and that alone can ruin a figure for a collector.
Sorry if I sound like I'm lecturing you man, I just want you to enjoy this figure since I know you really wanted him and spent a lot for him, much like I did. I hope you figure out what's wrong your DX09 and if not, I hope you can get all or part of your money back.
Thanks. I think.
Yankee, have you tried to do as I said? I just popped a leg out on my own TT to show what is up.
Sometimes they come detached at some point. It's not broken and it 100% fixable and easy to do.
They literally snap back in like a peg. And haytil has the right of it about the shoulder. It's probably twisted in a 180 degree position. All these things have happened to people who bought the DX09 and other figures as well. I've had the shoulder and leg thing pop up before. Question, are you new to 1/6 collecting, or rather, 1/6 high end figure with these types of bodies?
It's a bummer you feel that way about your purchase, although I can understand how that can suck out the initial fun you get when you open a new figure. But seriously, if what I and haytil think is what's going on then it's fixable. Too bad ya don't live close I'd come over and fix it for ya!!
Thanks, man, I appreciate the feedback, the kind words and the support.
Yep, I'm new to the high-end stuff. The DX09 was my second Hot Toy after Reeve Superman. It's just an entirely different animal. If you have a NECA or a McFarlane and it breaks, or if something isn't right, it's bad enough. Now multiply that feeling by 15 or 20.
I think the leg is fine, it stands up pretty straight with a bit of effort, but that left arm will not move forward, not a single millimeter. It will move outward, but not forward.
Like an idiot, I shook the figure a couple of times. I didn't hear anything, so I'm not sure if that's a good thing or not. At best, the arm is just stuck for whatever reason. Perhaps it was installed backward or the joint is...frozen? I'm not familiar with 1/6 or TrueTypes, so I don't even know if that's possible.
At worst, it's flat-out busted. In any case, my DX09 appears destined for museum pose duty. It's not like I was going to do a crazy amount of posing anyway, because it's a rubber-suited figure and I can already see some creasing here and there, but it'd be nice to have full range of movement. Especially for $360.
If I had bought this a couple of years ago from Sideshow, it'd be going back ASAP. Seeing as how it's 2014 and I bought this from a HK seller, I'm pretty much stuck with it. I've checked the box, it appears to have been taped once and only once by HT, so it doesn't appear to be a second-hand repackaged dud.
I've e-mailed him, not expecting much of any positive news. Perhaps he gives me a discount on a future figure, but that may not be such a good resolution.
I'm sorry to rain on everybody's parade. The DX09 is a legendary HT release and I didn't mean to imply that it sucked or that there were QC problems. I was overjoyed when I first opened it up and it still looks incredible. The experience has been...bittersweet...I guess.
Can I get it back into the socket or is it broken?
