thanos statue paint troubles

[bigben7]

i just got en email from my guy that i buy from and he said they shipped all the thanos statues back due to all the paint problems. he says they are gonna be destroyed and they will have new ones in 60-90 days. anyone else hear of the same happening or are all the stores sellin the bad paint jobs???
he is very good and very reliable .
in a way its good news. i will get one without problems and it wont hit my wallet for another 60-90 days. alittle breather at x mas.
just wonderin what everybody else has encountered or heard on this matter

[overkill]

This is True, same thing happened to my guy. Sent back 90 statues. Oh well. Another 3 months to go

[RichBamf]

so are some retaillers going to sell the statue or is it an all over recall?

[bigben7]

im not sure, alot of epopel are getting thiers, even bowen is shippign them out.
it doesnt bother me to wait 2-3 months more. soo much product came out this past few weeks it will be a good break. i love thanos and cant wait but have no problem waiting for one that is not screwed up

[Ish]

yeah i'll much rather wait 3 months than get a bad one.

[bigben7]

ish.
exactly what i said too my guy,lol
like i also said it is a nice breather at xmas with all this bowen stuff comin out one after another.

[rychehitman]

jesse?

[Ish]

ish.
exactly what i said too my guy,lol
like i also said it is a nice breather at xmas with all this bowen stuff comin out one after another.
that helps too, did he said anything about the hole?

[CaptCracker]

So, the ones that are going to destroyed.........are they keeping the base so the number situation won't be screwed up?.... or are they recording the numbers before scrappingthe entire thing?.........or will they scrap the statues and continue up from 2000..........this turned out to be mess, especially for BD. I'm keeping mine with just a minor paint blemish.

[bigben7]

no, he just said due to paint issues.i alos got a mnthign fs for 100.00 shipped from him!! he said merry x mas,lol
cant wait for that to arrive

[bigben7]

im sure thay wil just reproduce the numbers. they will more than likely write them all down before destryoing them

[rychehitman]

see what happens when Randy goes on vacation!

[bigben7]

thats probably why he left!! he saw the storm comin,lol lol

[Nightcrawler777]

Here is Part of the Email i Recieved From BD..

Sorry to hear about your Thanos, go ahead and send him back to me. Send it back either U.S. Mail nonpriority, or UPS ground, include in the box a note with your name on it, so I know who it's coming from. Also tell us what you paid to send it back so we may reimburse you.

Replacements may take 60-80 days to arrive here. Replacements are not guaranteed. If we cannot replace your statue, we will refund you your payment.

[rychehitman]

Here is Part of the Email i Recieved From BD..

Sorry to hear about your Thanos, go ahead and send him back to me. Send it back either U.S. Mail nonpriority, or UPS ground, include in the box a note with your name on it, so I know who it's coming from. Also tell us what you paid to send it back so we may reimburse you.

Replacements may take 60-80 days to arrive here. Replacements are not guaranteed. If we cannot replace your statue, we will refund you your payment.

And tell Ish we thought he'd like the butthole.




I dont get that last part?!?!?

[Nightcrawler777]

I dont get that last part?!?!?


YOu are a BAd Person...lol... :laugh:

[Nightcrawler777]

This is what Scares me about the Email...

Replacements are not guaranteed. If we cannot replace your statue, we will refund you your payment.

[rychehitman]

I dont see them doing a massive repaint on this! They are already backlogged! I would hold on to mine and not risk getting the refund! Plenty of painters here to fix it!

Funny how the paint was the worst thing about the Thanos mb...

How are the gems on the glove of the FS? Do they seem stable?

[Nightcrawler777]

I dont see them doing a massive repaint on this! They are already backlogged! I would hold on to mine and not risk getting the refund! Plenty of painters here to fix it!

Funny how the paint was the worst thing about the Thanos mb...

How are the gems on the glove of the FS? Do they seem stable?


There not Gems at all 8(

Just Painted...

[Nightcrawler777]

I dont see them doing a massive repaint on this! They are already backlogged! I would hold on to mine and not risk getting the refund! Plenty of painters here to fix it!

Funny how the paint was the worst thing about the Thanos mb...

How are the gems on the glove of the FS? Do they seem stable?

I think your Right..

I think ill just get mine fixed...

[rychehitman]

no gems? That would have been a great detail!

[Nightcrawler777]

no gems? That would have been a great detail!

I was very disapointed when i saw that...

[rychehitman]

I would have been too!

[Jameshowlett]

I was very disapointed when i saw that...
I'm disappointed to hear that. Oh well. If I had a Thanos in hand I would be inclined to hokld on to it with the blemishes because I would hate to roll the dice by returning it only to get a refund.The hell with the casyh, I want Thanos! Thats got me wondering what will happen to the statues value if 30% or more get sent back. I got lucky and found 1 thanos thats okay but I feel for the people that aren't going to get one or didn't get thiers yet.My guy had 30 statues that were bad.I wonder what the count will get up to?

[Ish]

There not Gems at all 8(

Just Painted...
wow that sucks isn't this one $200? what just a pile of "painted" resin?

[cousinlouie]

I was nervous hearing about the paint issue
Got mine from Bowen and actually have a smear of gold paint missing on the back of one of his boots about the size of a square 1/8 of an inch.
Im keeping it I hate that its there but honestly b4 this forum I just took paint defects in stride now Im too consumed about it cause of you guys lol
BUT we shouldnt get bad paint for the cash these cost I guess
AND am I wrong but this statue is HUGE and I think its incredible but from memory should the blue/purple in his costume be a more darker purple?
Not sure plus I got #29 which is cool
Well that my 2 sense

[Jesse321]

I didn't order this piece because of the really limited amounts of room I have for FS pieces, but I'm really surprised that the gems were just painted on! :eek: I would have thought since they were such a focal-point of the sculpt that they would be at least colored plastic like the ones on the base of the bust.

[Ish]

excally whats the deal with that?!?!? :mad:

[bigben7]

i really think there wont be a shortage on thanos statues
they are already redoing them i heard
alot of thes guys that by direct buy alot of statues .im sure they will get their amount back. besides i find it funny that for that amoutn of money people would say "i would rather keep a poor quality statue than take the chance of not gettin one" there is no way bowen shoudl say you may or may not get a replacemnt!thats bull. like someone said we pay alot for ll these busts and statues ..where was quality control.?? we are the customers and we should get what we paid for. we shoudlnt be told you r chancing not gettin a replacemtn. if bowen gets 855 thanos statues back they darn sure should produce at least that many that arent screwed up
i love bowen but i think the line between customer and company is gettin blurred.
you shouldnt have to keep an inferior product ... you shoudl get what you paid for

[twisterred]

i really think there wont be a shortage on thanos statues
they are already redoing them i heard
alot of thes guys that by direct buy alot of statues .im sure they will get their amount back. besides i find it funny that for that amoutn of money people would say "i would rather keep a poor quality statue than take the chance of not gettin one" there is no way bowen shoudl say you may or may not get a replacemnt!thats bull. like someone said we pay alot for ll these busts and statues ..where was quality control.?? we are the customers and we should get what we paid for. we shoudlnt be told you r chancing not gettin a replacemtn. if bowen gets 855 thanos statues back they darn sure should produce at least that many that arent screwed up
i love bowen but i think the line between customer and company is gettin blurred.
you shouldnt have to keep an inferior product ... you shoudl get what you paid for
I wouldn't go on with we should get what we paid for LeRoy.

[risingstar]

you shouldnt have to keep an inferior product ... you shoudl get what you paid for


I could not agree more. There's little worse than paying for an item and receiving an inferior product.

Thankfully, BD has the type of rep that illustrates efforts being made to make things right. On the other hand, some sellers couldn't give a rat's behind whether they screw you over or not as long as they get their money.

[Iacon13]

Well I just got mine and I am trying to figure out what the paint problem is. Mine looks fine. Can someone fill me in as to what is wrong with this guy so I can make sure mine is OK. thanks
Also he is big....

[risingstar]

Well I just got mine and I am trying to figure out what the paint problem is. Mine looks fine. Can someone fill me in as to what is wrong with this guy so I can make sure mine is OK. thanks
Also he is big....


Iacon, from what I understand (so far), only a small number of statues (although that number seems to be growing) have the paint defect. If you don't see a problem, then you don't have one.

[bigben7]

Twist
Cry Me A River

[d rod]

i spoke to BD a couple of days ago and they don't know exactly what's going to happen. that's a lot of statues that have some type of flaw. this is a huge headache but if i hear anything, i will post it here.

[rychehitman]

ahem!


DOES ANYBODY HAVE PICS OF THE PAINT DEFECT?!?!?



thank you!

[risingstar]

What paint defect?

[twisterred]

Twist
Cry Me A River
only if you jump in it.

[LoS]

I called BD today and they basically said the sooner you ship it back, the sooner you can count on securing a replacement and not a refund. I'm sending mine back, I'd rather risk not getting another then accept a statue with smudges and a complete rub out of paint in the back of the neck.

[Wolverine1]

Man, this really bites, I hope that this situation is rectified. I hope mine is ok, sorry to hear about all of the others.

[dr.doom]

I hope mine has no problem...

[boondocksaint]

found out my supplier had a bad batch!!!!!! AHHHHHHHH hope they get some replacements!!!!!!

[JavOner]

I got mine today no problems. # 19/2000

[Tony Coca]

I got mine today no problems. # 19/2000
Yo Jav where did you get yours at.

[boondocksaint]

damn i want one

[JavOner]

Yo Jav where did you get yours at.

Bowen my man, everything from bowen.

[nolilia]

Overall mine is ok. The minor issue that i had is the small paint defect on the side of the boots. Dont know If I will call tomorrow for return.

I'll think about it overnight.

[rychehitman]

I suppose no one is ever going to post pics of this damn paint issue are they? = )

[Bartman256]

I suppose no one is ever going to post pics of this damn paint issue are they? = )


Yeah, I'd like to see one of the defective paint jobs too...

[speedracer]

I'm sure it's quite small and not too much of a problem..ive seen two so far in this country and there was nothing wrong with either of them...sometimes if people read that there is a problem with a run of stats they suddenly see problems where there is none..one of the drawbacks of rapid information...=)..hope all the guys get their replacements..I'm still waiting for diamond to hand me mine..=(..they also stopped delivering to my LCS..wonder what happened

[Wolverine1]

I suppose no one is ever going to post pics of this damn paint issue are they? = )

:laugh: :laugh:

[RichBamf]

This is gonna be absolute chaos for us outside of America.
eBay sellers are hardly gonna be honest in the description if they've got a load of defectives now, are they?
I normally get my fullsizes from a trusted comic shop, or from forbidden planet, where they always let me inspect them properly.
I still feel bad for all the people who are gonna get burned by this, as well as Bowen and the Shiflett bros. But i suppose accidents like this are bound to happen from time to time.

[dyc_1978]

got mine #1413 no problem with mine. :)

[lord odin]

I got mine yesterday #674 no paint problems It came with
psylocke mb
sandman mb
absorbing man mb
mephisto mb #616 So close
batman B&W boland
batman koto
The box was like 4 feet tall.

[Ish]

omg odin good haul santa came early :laugh:

[lord odin]

omg odin good haul santa came early :laugh:
Santa hell I paid for this.

[HULK SMASH]

I got mine yesterday #674 no paint problems It came with
psylocke mb
sandman mb
absorbing man mb
mephisto mb #616 So close
batman B&W boland
batman koto
The box was like 4 feet tall.
Wow!!Nice haul. :buttrock: :peoples:

[Ish]

Santa hell I paid for this.
so you're santa!! :eek: :eek:



:laugh: :laugh:

[Wolverine1]

I got mine yesterday #674 no paint problems It came with
psylocke mb
sandman mb
absorbing man mb
mephisto mb #616 So close
batman B&W boland
batman koto
The box was like 4 feet tall.
Great haul odin!

[lord odin]

so you're santa!! :eek: :eek:



:laugh: :laugh:
Run run rudolf

[lord odin]

Great haul odin!
Thanks wolvie.

[Wolverine1]

Man, my Thanos had a paint rub on his right knee, has anyone heard from Bowen on what is going to happen with these?

[nolilia]

Man, my Thanos had a paint rub on his right knee, has anyone heard from Bowen on what is going to happen with these?

I emailed Kelsey and said it takes weeks for replacement but not a guarantee. They will just issue a refund if no replacement is available. Its a minor paint repair so to me they can do a quick remedy if they want.

That sucks IMO.

[Foxangel]

Nobody had pictures of paint troubles?

[Capt. America]

here is the paint problem...not that bad

[Wolverine1]

here is the paint problem...not that bad
It is bad enough for paying 200 bucks!

[Capt. America]

It is bad enough for paying 200 bucks!
I paid $130.00

[Wolverine1]

I paid $130.00
Well, carry on then.... :laugh:

[giro]

here is the paint problem...not that bad

MINE'S IN THE SAME SPOT A LITTLE BIGGER IF I EVER SELL IT I WOULD HAVE DANNO FIX IT FIRST , I'M SURE HE COULD HANDLE IT, LUV THIS STATUE COLORS ARE GREAT .

[Capt. America]

Well, carry on then.... :laugh:
I belive i will you do the same

[claws181]

Here are the 2 defects on mine. Just to the right of the gold strap and the 2nd is to the left of the gold strap on the right arm.

In the foam there are blue smudges where the foam was made too big and the statue shifts in it therefore rubbing the paper and leaving blue paint on it.

I'm keeping mine. Both places are one the back of the statue. I'm not planning on displaying it backwards. So you can't see them anyway. Plus I don't want the chance of missing out on this cool piece.

[rychehitman]

FINALLY A PIC OF THE PAINT PROBLEM!


Thanks HH



I actually think that is pretty damn bad myself!

[rychehitman]

claws yours isnt oo bad...it isnt as noticable.....unlike your pic taking skills, or lack thereof :eplus2: :laugh:

[Floating Face of Destiny]

I am lucky, i guess. Picked mine up from my LCS and it's perfect all over. Can't believe that he towers over Man-Thing. This statue is HUGE! :buttrock:

[claws181]

claws yours isnt oo bad...it isnt as noticable.....unlike your pic taking skills, or lack thereof :eplus2: :laugh:
Sorry, I couldn't get it to do what I wanted(obviously). If I used the flash, it washed out the problem. If I didn't use the flash you could barely see it, but it was the best I could do. I'm definitely no fenix.

[marvelboi77]

There are sellers on Ebay selling the ones with Bad Paint jobs at regular price. They do mention the paint problem though. I'm kind of disapointed I ordered one from Drod and he only has 4 good ones. I probably won't be getting one of those. I think this one could command a large dollar amount if Randy is not willing to fix the problem.

[rychehitman]

Sorry, I couldn't get it to do what I wanted(obviously). If I used the flash, it washed out the problem. If I didn't use the flash you could barely see it, but it was the best I could do. I'm definitely no fenix.


I am just busting your chops! I could see the issues just fine! Thankfully they are on the back!

[Tony Coca]

oh my god thats what people are crying about.If you dont want it send it to me.

[claws181]

I think it's a problem that's easily fixable.

[claws181]

Although, I've heard(but not seen)that some have a problem where the paper sticks to the statue. That would be a tougher fix.

[jhownz]

I'll wait for this one.. I looked at one at my LCS today (they only have one because of all the paint issues) and there were blemishes on 3 different areas - chest, all over the head and the back/neck area had a rather noticable unpainted area... not to mention the box has a big hole in it.

[overcomebyfumes]

My LCS got one in, and the paint was pretty bad, much worse than any of the pics posted here. The gold in the collar and belt was splotchy, and there were patches of blue missing from the chest. I'm really glad I heard about this problem and checked the statue out before I bought it. They're sending it back, and I'm now searching for a perfect one.

[Jesse321]

I was told at my LCS today that they had to send 5 back.

They were able to keep 3 of the ones that they received and 1 was on display .. this thing is FREAKING HUGE!

[MASTERSHOKHAN]

anybody know where I can get Thanos for lower than 200 other than ebay? Please pm me or post it here. :)

[RichBamf]

I am just busting your chops! I could see the issues just fine! Thankfully they are on the back!

Your such a bully, Ry :laugh:

[CanadianMachine]

Has Danny posted saying if the Thanos statues he has ordered are ruined also? Or if he has received any of them yet from Bowen?

[nolilia]

I was wondering what kind of Quality Control does this chinese manufacturer have? Are they all drunk when they did the QA? Juz asking.

[Ish]

maybe making 10 cents a day will make you a bit careless, just a bit.

[mitchanator]

they didn't even receive it to my lcs problably because of the paint problem

[marvelboi77]

Has Danny posted saying if the Thanos statues he has ordered are ruined also? Or if he has received any of them yet from Bowen?
I ordered one from Danny he did not say how many he got. But he did say only 4 of his order had no paint problems.

[mfrancoiii]

I ordered mine from Danny too. i was really looking forward to having this before x-mas, but i guess that's not going to happen. Probably will not be here before new years either... :redface: :mad:

[hoofs]

received THANOS today all I can say is HOMERUN this statue looks great no problems with the paint :)

[Sniper]

yeah i'll much rather wait 3 months than get a bad one.
sent mine back and the gem on the pointer finger and the pinky were painted almost the same in a yellow and gold color? what gives???
I see the pics bowen released and the final product and I have to say the blue it way to light, this is the same blue my wife wanted to paint my son's room when he was an infant, great color for my sons room but not for a thanos statue, he is a bad a$$ , he can't go around town in a powered blue outfit :banghead:

[CanadianMachine]

I ordered one from Danny he did not say how many he got. But he did say only 4 of his order had no paint problems.


Well that really sucks cause I also had one on order. :( Guess I wont be getting this statue anytime soon or at all.... :bawling:

[nolilia]

I made up my mind that I will return this back to Kelsey. Returned the item back to him yesterday and hopefully replacement will be done instead of refund. Its really a minor paint problem. Im thinking twice about it but my gut feeling is to have it returned.

[risingstar]

Hi Gang,

I received my Thanos this week.
I'm sorry to say this but what an absolute mess.
The paint job was totally splochy on both sides of his body, that is, chest, back, legs, abs... everywhere.
I'd rather have no statue at all than this.

Anyway, I sent it back to BD (Kelsey) this morning with the receipt for return shipping.

Hopefully, BD will ship back a new one soon.

P.S. Glad to hear there were a few out there that received good versions of this statue. It's a beauty!

[madjazz]

Diamond screwed up with my LCS and they only just got this in today. Usually I open them when I get there, but I'm having my LCS open it up for me and I'll have to call back in a few to find out if mine is OK. I hope Bowen is able to have the ruined ones repainted and reissued for everyone soon. It would be unfortunate if this were not salvageable.

Update: Just talked to my LCS. Sounds like one small blemish under one knee. Does not sound like a wet paint issue - more like a thin paint issue. I'll know more tomorrow when I pick it up. If it is as minor as he says, I will likely keep it. Even if a replacement is available, I don't think I'll roll those dice!

On the plus side, he owns the DST Thanos (that was also a nice FS) and said this one is a lot heavier and a quality job all over. I can't wait to pick it up.

[feste]

Just got mine for Tales of Wonder.

Decent sized smudge job where the paint rubbed on the styrofoam (can still see the blue paint on the packagig) just on the inner thigh. Also a small blemish on the back of one boot. Given the probs, I'll keep it and call myself lucky.

Too cool to have a huge Thanos to send it away.

[risingstar]

Diamond screwed up with my LCS and they only just got this in today. Usually I open them when I get there, but I'm having my LCS open it up for me and I'll have to call back in a few to find out if mine is OK. I hope Bowen is able to have the ruined ones repainted and reissued for everyone soon. It would be unfortunate if this were not salvageable.

Update: Just talked to my LCS. Sounds like one small blemish under one knee. Does not sound like a wet paint issue - more like a thin paint issue. I'll know more tomorrow when I pick it up. If it is as minor as he says, I will likely keep it. Even if a replacement is available, I don't think I'll roll those dice!

On the plus side, he owns the DST Thanos (that was also a nice FS) and said this one is a lot heavier and a quality job all over. I can't wait to pick it up.



MadJ,

From what I have gathered, BD is not repainting the statues. They are issuing new replacements.
They should arrive withig 60-80 days.

I'm not sure where this "roll of the dice" thing is coming from... I sure hope this isn't true. If BD is going back to the source, it would make sense to make enough (at least) to match those that were returned. We'll be taken care of. :)

JMO

[madjazz]

I'm not sure where this "roll of the dice" thing is coming from...
I meant if Diamond had a replacement on hand to ship, it had a good chance of being much worse.

[CaptCracker]

I wonder if the same powder blue is going to be used, if not then I'd wish I had sent mine back.

[nolilia]

I hope they send us APs for replacement. :laugh:

[Car50n]

I meant if Diamond had a replacement on hand to ship, it had a good chance of being much worse.

my diamond rep said that Thanos had been allocated to begin with and they had no replacements immediately available. if i file the damage, they credit and take back with no guarantee of replacement. if the problem is too widespread, they would try to issue recall and have bowen replace, like they almost did with punisher.

i told him i'd hang onto it. if full recall happens, or replacements show up, he'll keep me posted.

[boondocksaint]

this bites!!!!!! i was looking foward to this bad boy!

[marvelboi77]

D rod told me that he is sending his order back and Bowen is going to repaint them. It will take about 90 days. So I will wait and get my from Danny.

[boondocksaint]

D rod told me that he is sending his order back and Bowen is going to repaint them. It will take about 90 days. So I will wait and get my from Danny.

thats cool,,,will he be recalling all of them to paint? :peoples:

[Wolverine1]

this bites!!!!!! i was looking foward to this bad boy!
DITTO!!!!

[risingstar]

thats cool,,,will he be recalling all of them to paint? :peoples:


Boondy,

I was told that we would be getting new replacements not repaints. I was very specific with my Q to BD.
Hmmm... I wonder why there are diff reports out there regarding BD's next move. Perhaps they just recently (as I received this news today) decided to go the completely new replacement route over the repainted.

I would think it would be much cheaper for BD to give us replacements than to refund everyone, especially people who paid full retail.

[rychehitman]

I just saw one of these today up close at a lcs.

Thanos is MASSIVE!

This piece had very slight paint problem on the right front leg.

Had BD made an official call on what they are going to do with this piece? If there is a recall, I might scarf one of these up!

[carrillj]

Thanos arrived today in perfect condition. I looked it over closely because of what I read in this thread and I honestly couldn’t find a single paint flaw. Even if it had a blotch or two, I would have kept it, because the statue is a definite keeper.

Here’s a picture of Thanos with Surfer and Galactus. Bowen and the Shifletts rock! :buttrock:

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b67/carrillj/ss4.jpg

[The General]

Those who haven't seen this in person have no idea how huge this statue is. The pictures do this thing no justice, it is F'n huge. I couldn't believe it.

[carrillj]

Those who haven't seen this in person have no idea how huge this statue is. The pictures do this thing no justice, it is F'n huge. I couldn't believe it.

It really is big. If the family gives me a chance today, I'll slip away and post a comparison picture of the DST Thanos next to the Bowen Thanos. Although the DST Thanos is a great looking statue, it almost looks toyish next to Bowen's sculpt.

[lord odin]

It really is big. If the family gives me a chance today, I'll slip away and post a comparison picture of the DST Thanos next to the Bowen Thanos. Although the DST Thanos is a great looking statue, it almost looks toyish next to Bowen's sculpt.
I like the DST thanos better than the bowen.

[Mr. X]

It really is big. If the family gives me a chance today, I'll slip away and post a comparison picture of the DST Thanos next to the Bowen Thanos. Although the DST Thanos is a great looking statue, it almost looks toyish next to Bowen's sculpt.
Oh pretty please!

[Mr. X]

Thanos arrived today in perfect condition. I looked it over closely because of what I read in this thread and I honestly couldn’t find a single paint flaw. Even if it had a blotch or two, I would have kept it, because the statue is a definite keeper.

Here’s a picture of Thanos with Surfer and Galactus. Bowen and the Shifletts rock! :buttrock:

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b67/carrillj/ss4.jpg
Nice, very nice! Man, the dude's just around the height of the Big G. Wow!

[The General]

I'm not a Bowen cult member and most people here know that but I have to say that the DST Thanos isn't even in the ballpark with this one. JMO.

[carrillj]

I like the DST thanos better than the bowen.

Why do you think the Diamond Select Statue looks better? I think the Bowen statue is by far the best.

I'll let the picture speak for itself...

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b67/carrillj/thanos8.jpg

[bigben7]

they both kick butt!real stones would have been really nice for gauntlet.catn wait anothe r3-4 months for mine!

[d rod]

i spoke with BD and they will replace them. i wanted to make sure so my customers could have the option of keeping it or not. i was worried that they would just scrap it. the good news is that they will release it with good paint. the bad news is that it will probably take 90 days.
at least they will take care of this problem and it's good to know in case there is a problem again in the future. problems can happen so we can't really get upset or blame anyone on this.

[lord odin]

i spoke with BD and they will replace them. i wanted to make sure so my customers could have the option of keeping it or not. i was worried that they would just scrap it. the good news is that they will release it with good paint. the bad news is that it will probably take 90 days.
at least they will take care of this problem and it's good to know in case there is a problem again in the future. problems can happen so we can't really get upset or blame anyone on this.
Do you mean it will be repainted with better quality control or will it be repainted a darker shade of blue?

[lord odin]

Why do you think the Diamond Select Statue looks better? I think the Bowen statue is by far the best.

I'll let the picture speak for itself...

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b67/carrillj/thanos8.jpg
The picture is speaking and it tells me the DST looks better.
The picture also tells me to kill but i`ll hold off doing that until after new years. :eplus2: :confused2

[CaptCracker]

Do you mean it will be repainted with better quality control or will it be repainted a darker shade of blue?
I would like to know also......if it's a darker shade I would like to get mine repainted.

[TheMadTitan]

I heard they will bash the old ugly ones and remake new ones, that is why it takes 90 days. BD is very professional and I am waiting for mine patiently. Hopefully mines dont have problems with paintjobs.

[Wolverine1]

Cool, good news Drod, mine is still at the comic shop....

[rychehitman]

I saw this yesterday in person...It is HUGE! (ALMOST TOO big!)

I want one now for sure!

[High Lord Apocalypse]

does the dst one have stones/fake gems or is it painted in like bd????
i'm a sarcastic, dark humore kinda guy, so for other like me, i didn't mean the kinda gems or stones you guys are thinking about!!!!!!

[rychehitman]

I think the DST Thanos' olor scheme is closer to the drawn Thanos...Bowen's ia a little on the light side!

opinions anyone?

pics Tetra?

[marvelboi77]

I remember some people saying that the Diamond one looked better. What plantet are they on, the Diamond one looks like a shriveled up rasin.

[Sniper]

I remember some people saying that the Diamond one looked better. What plantet are they on, the Diamond one looks like a shriveled up rasin.
diamond select runs rings around the bowen one, the color, base is A+++

[The General]

diamond select runs rings around the bowen one, the color, base is A+++
What do you know???? Bastich.

[lord odin]

I remember some people saying that the Diamond one looked better. What plantet are they on, the Diamond one looks like a shriveled up rasin.
Just wait until it gets exicited it gets bigger tee hee. :)

[lord odin]

diamond select runs rings around the bowen one, the color, base is A+++
I agree this is another case of the paint letting the sculpt down.

[Sniper]

What do you know???? Bastich.
LIsten the first time I saw this statue I was in amazed, dont get me wrong bowen's version is a great sculpt but the baby powered blue kills the statue. The size saves the statue and makes it look very imposing. I was a little let down by the color and the paint scheme. When I see the Diamond select Thanos I still am amazed but it's overall presentation, the rock base, color , floating comos inner base,etc! :buttrock: :buttrock:

[lord odin]

LIsten the first time I saw this statue I was in amazed, dont get me wrong bowen's version is a great sculpt but the baby powered blue kills the statue. The size saves the statue and makes it look very imposing. I was a little let down by the color and the paint scheme. When I see the Diamond select Thanos I still am amazed but it's overall presentation, the rock base, color , floating comos inner base,etc! :buttrock: :buttrock:
Damn sniper you read my mind.
I hope you`re not haunted by my dreams :eplus2: :confused2

[Sniper]

Damn sniper you read my mind.
I hope you`re not haunted by my dreams :eplus2: :confused2
the sleepless nights my friend. :eplus2:

[dyc_1978]

i like the BD thanos better. with the scale proportion and everything. :)

[High Lord Apocalypse]

i'm gonna get in trouble for this but isn't it ironic that --thANOS was the only statue that got a butthole???? :eplus2:

[Juggernaut]

I recieved my Thanos today.

Nothing wrong at all.

[Capt. America]

Glad to hear it...what # did you get

[Juggernaut]

Glad to hear it...what # did you get


#1460

[JavOner]

diamond select runs rings around the bowen one, the color, base is A+++


I have both statues and i like the bowen one better. I dont think the light color affects it at all. The diamond one is cool but the paint job is messy at best. I was disappointed with paint job on the diamond FS not bowens FS. just my oppinion but bowen designs got this FS right on.

[SARPEDON]

Received Numbers 775 And 776 W/no Problems At All.

[lord odin]

I have both statues and i like the bowen one better. I dont think the light color affects it at all. The diamond one is cool but the paint job is messy at best. I was disappointed with paint job on the diamond FS not bowens FS. just my oppinion but bowen designs got this FS right on.
I also have both and like the DST better mine came with no paint problems sounds like you got a bad dst one.

[Wolverine1]

Randy, are these Thanos's being recalled? Can you tell us what to do if we got a bad one from Diamond?

[boondocksaint]

yeah,,,how about some answers?? :eplus2: :laugh:

[randy bowen]

yeah,,,how about some answers?? :eplus2: :laugh:

Here's the situation as I understand it:

(This is what I am told)

THE PROBLEM:
Our inspection group said that the foam inserts themselves were the problem. The foam was not cured, and thus was still emitting fumes that made the paint sticky.

THE SOLUTION:
We have not yet heard how many pieces are being returned by Diamond.

Once we get a final count, we'll receive the pieces back from Diamond, log the numbers, destroy the bad ones, then remake and re-number new ones. We don't have the space or the manpower to make repairs on-site here.

If you're experiencing a problem with the finish on your piece, then you should return it to where it was purchased. The light color that some are complaining about came from Marvels own style guides (and was approved by Marvel) http://www.unfluffybunny.com/cripp12/S-T/t_thanos.jpg

Rocky Heather and Virgina are handling the situation. More details will be posted once we know the whole story of how this happened. This kind of thing happens from time to time, and the best we can do is try and make it right, though in this case, it will take a few months.
:redface:

[galactus]

Here's the situation as I understand it:

(This is what I am told)

THE PROBLEM:
Our inspection group said that the foam inserts themselve were the problem. The foam was not cured, and thus was still emitting fumes that made the paint sticky.

THE SOLUTION:
We have not yet heard how many pieces are being returned by Diamond.

Once we get a final count, we'll receive the pieces back from Diamond, log the numbers, destroy the bad ones, then remake and re-number new ones. We don't have the space or the manpower to make repairs on-site here.

If you're experiencing a problem with the finish on your piece, then you should return it to where it was purchased. The light color that some are complaining about came from Marvels own style guides (and was approved by Marvel) http://www.unfluffybunny.com/cripp12/S-T/t_thanos.jpg

Rocky Heather and Virgina are handling the situation. More details will be posted once we know the whole story of how this happened. This kind of thing happens from time to time, and the best we can do is try and make it right, though in this case, it will take a few months.
:redface:

Lots of people are complaining about "finger marks" though, which would mean that people were handling the pieces while they were still wet. I don't doubt that the foam may have been the main issue, but it sounds like the factory workers were a little overzealous as well (not normally a bad thing I would think).

[Wolverine1]

Here's the situation as I understand it:

(This is what I am told)

THE PROBLEM:
Our inspection group said that the foam inserts themselves were the problem. The foam was not cured, and thus was still emitting fumes that made the paint sticky.

THE SOLUTION:
We have not yet heard how many pieces are being returned by Diamond.

Once we get a final count, we'll receive the pieces back from Diamond, log the numbers, destroy the bad ones, then remake and re-number new ones. We don't have the space or the manpower to make repairs on-site here.

If you're experiencing a problem with the finish on your piece, then you should return it to where it was purchased. The light color that some are complaining about came from Marvels own style guides (and was approved by Marvel) http://www.unfluffybunny.com/cripp12/S-T/t_thanos.jpg

Rocky Heather and Virgina are handling the situation. More details will be posted once we know the whole story of how this happened. This kind of thing happens from time to time, and the best we can do is try and make it right, though in this case, it will take a few months.
:redface:
Thanks Randy!

[lonnik]

If what Randy is saying about the foam emitting fumes is true, then the fingerprints coulp have been brought out by the fumes. The same way that cops use super-glue fumes to raise finger prints. The paint could have been dry, a worker picked up the dry statue, then the fumes raised the finger prints. Just a thought.

[galactus]

If what Randy is saying about the foam emitting fumes is true, then the fingerprints coulp have been brought out by the fumes. The same way that cops use super-glue fumes to raise finger prints. The paint could have been dry, a worker picked up the dry statue, then the fumes raised the finger prints. Just a thought.

I'm certainly not a cop or forensics expert, so if that's possible, then that makes sense :buttrock:

[Zurbaran1]

I'm certainly not a cop or forensics expert, so if that's possible, then that makes sense :buttrock:

And you sure as hell ain't no rocket scientist. :)

[galactus]

And you sure as hell ain't no rocket scientist. :)

look here monkey boy :stick:

[Zurbaran1]

look here monkey boy :stick:

I'll see your thwack and raise you a Coca. http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/Zurbaran1/Slamcoca.gif

[galactus]

I'll see your thwack and raise you a Coca. http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/Zurbaran1/Slamcoca.gif

You win, I like this one better anyway :laugh:

[lord odin]

Here's the situation as I understand it:

(This is what I am told)

THE PROBLEM:
Our inspection group said that the foam inserts themselves were the problem. The foam was not cured, and thus was still emitting fumes that made the paint sticky.

THE SOLUTION:
We have not yet heard how many pieces are being returned by Diamond.

Once we get a final count, we'll receive the pieces back from Diamond, log the numbers, destroy the bad ones, then remake and re-number new ones. We don't have the space or the manpower to make repairs on-site here.

If you're experiencing a problem with the finish on your piece, then you should return it to where it was purchased. The light color that some are complaining about came from Marvels own style guides (and was approved by Marvel) http://www.unfluffybunny.com/cripp12/S-T/t_thanos.jpg

Rocky Heather and Virgina are handling the situation. More details will be posted once we know the whole story of how this happened. This kind of thing happens from time to time, and the best we can do is try and make it right, though in this case, it will take a few months.
:redface:
Ok if marvel approved this color does this mean Hawkeye will look like this?

[stormshadow007]

If what Randy is saying about the foam emitting fumes is true, then the fingerprints coulp have been brought out by the fumes. The same way that cops use super-glue fumes to raise finger prints. The paint could have been dry, a worker picked up the dry statue, then the fumes raised the finger prints. Just a thought.

hey, i saw an episode of that on CSI :buttrock:

[Bladedanger]

my question is............do I have to buy a crappy one first or can I wait and buy the revised one direct from bowen?

[Tony Coca]

my question is............do I have to buy a crappy one first or can I wait and buy the revised one direct from bowen?
You have to buy the crappy one first and then send it back.If you wait for them to make the product the correct way,youll miss out on Thanos.

[JavOner]

Hold on, i know there were some paint troubles. But from what i've been reading must people are upset at the light blue thanos was painted in. Did anyone in bowen designs mention thanos been repainted into the darker blue color.

[Tony Coca]

Hold on, i know there were some paint troubles. But from what i've been reading must people are upset at the light blue thanos was painted in. Did anyone in bowen designs mention thanos been repainted into the darker blue color.
Nope.People just want the paint mistakes redone.

[JavOner]

Nope.People just want the paint mistakes redone.


I'm thinking of getting another Thanos an getting repaited into the darker original blue. Thats what i thought bowen was doing.

[Who's who]

I just recieve news that DCBS had to send the entire order back to Bowen.
I should get a new one between 60 to 90 days.I'll wait it's better to get a good statue than no statue.

[CaptCracker]

Randy, are the defected Thanos going to cause future delays?

[JavOner]

Randy, are the defected Thanos going to cause future delays?


Exactly what i was thinking. It sux's but thats what happens when a project is rushed.

[randy bowen]

Exactly what i was thinking. It sux's but thats what happens when a project is rushed.

Who said it was rushed?

[nolilia]

Here's the situation as I understand it:

(This is what I am told)

THE PROBLEM:
Our inspection group said that the foam inserts themselves were the problem. The foam was not cured, and thus was still emitting fumes that made the paint sticky.

THE SOLUTION:
We have not yet heard how many pieces are being returned by Diamond.

Once we get a final count, we'll receive the pieces back from Diamond, log the numbers, destroy the bad ones, then remake and re-number new ones. We don't have the space or the manpower to make repairs on-site here.

If you're experiencing a problem with the finish on your piece, then you should return it to where it was purchased. The light color that some are complaining about came from Marvels own style guides (and was approved by Marvel) http://www.unfluffybunny.com/cripp12/S-T/t_thanos.jpg

Rocky Heather and Virgina are handling the situation. More details will be posted once we know the whole story of how this happened. This kind of thing happens from time to time, and the best we can do is try and make it right, though in this case, it will take a few months.
:redface:

this is a serious suggestion Randy: Is there a possibility that the gems will not be painted? Another thing, is the "butthole" gonna be removed? I really dont know if this was really be design or not. Sounds funny but these are the most comments that were noticed on this piece.

[JavOner]

Who said it was rushed?


I read some things here statueforum.com/showthread.php?t=19444 . Were it states that alot product had to be release by the end of the year do to contract license.

[randy bowen]

I read some things here statueforum.com/showthread.php?t=19444 . Were it states that alot product had to be release by the end of the year do to contract license.

That's true, but Thanos had been in the works for 9 months.
Three months longer than the promised delivery date to BD.

[Collection King 13]

That's true, but Thanos had been in the works for 9 months.
Three months longer than the promised delivery date to BD.
So whats going to happen with all the returns?

[JavOner]

That's true, but Thanos had been in the works for 9 months.
Three months longer than the promised delivery date to BD.


So what happen with all the bad paint jobs. By the way thanx for signing my statue its great and looking good.

[nolilia]

Are you going to keep the same sequence numbers on the ones that will be destroyed?

[lord odin]

I'm thinking of getting another Thanos an getting repaited into the darker original blue. Thats what i thought bowen was doing.
That`s what i`m going to do.

[lord odin]

I just recieve news that DCBS had to send the entire order back to Bowen.
I should get a new one between 60 to 90 days.I'll wait it's better to get a good statue than no statue.
I got mine last tuesday from DCBS no defects. :buttrock:

[vinxuereb]

I finally got mine! Was an absolute joy to find no defects! Must have been my lucky day cause i was sure that i was gonna get a dodgy statue.

[stevex2]

I got mine today!!! Problem free,but the other one they opened was trashed!!!! :buttrock:

[Collection King 13]

So whats going to happen with all the returns?
Waiting.......

[rychehitman]

their numbers will be logged in, sculpts destroyed, new sculpts pruduced, painted, and renumbered...then shipped back out!


I think a bunch of people that have Thanos paint issues should get together and contract one of the painters here to re-paint 10-12 of them at a time...and this time go for a darker blue to boot!

Getting them back from BD will take a LONG TIME!

[Tetragrammaton]

Had a good look at a Thanos today at the LCS and while it is impressive as heck, I do not know if I will be getting one.

$270.00 CAD is a lot for a statue whose paint job (light blue) really does not grab me.

[rychehitman]

the light blue REALLY is not the color to go with!

[TheMadTitan]

Had a good look at a Thanos today at the LCS and while it is impressive as heck, I do not know if I will be getting one.

$270.00 CAD is a lot for a statue whose paint job (light blue) really does not grab me.

$270.00 CAD is a reasonable deal, my friend.

[rychehitman]

My lcs has him standing there with bad paint on the leg for $225!

[Collection King 13]

My lcs has him standing there with bad paint on the leg for $225!
:laugh: What a joke!

[rychehitman]

I was shocked he didnt have a sign on it saying " rare, recalled Thanos FS"

[stevex2]

I've gotta say that the blue IS NOT that light in person. It's more of a shading thing. By the pics I thought he was like a baby blue and it isn't. I'm impressed overall and it is massive,baby!!!

[randy bowen]

Waiting.......

They go straight into the Destructo-con 3000 for the mega mulch recycling process.

[MONSTER]

They go straight into the Destructo-con 3000 for the mega mulch recycling process.

You should send them to me and I will start a Thanos Army! :buttrock:

[kirthew]

You should send them to me and I will start a Thanos Army! :buttrock:

Actually that would look cool.. one Saturday afternoon.. taking all the Thanos statues that were recalled and lining them up on the ground... taking a group shot...

[JavOner]

They go straight into the Destructo-con 3000 for the mega mulch recycling process.


Will their be a new run of thanos FS, or are they going to be AP. Meaning the ones that will be replace.

[MONSTER]

I'm serious. I'd build custom shelves just to display them all. I think it would look awesome!

[JavOner]

I'm serious. I'd build custom shelves just to display them all. I think it would look awesome!


What would be cool is get one of the bad paint job thanos, and repaint it into the dark blue original color of thanos custom.

[TheMadTitan]

What would be cool is get one of the bad paint job thanos, and repaint it into the dark blue original color of thanos custom.

Or u can repaint the good ones as well as the bad ones... :)

[rychehitman]

I KNOW!

You can repaint the bad ones in Thanos Gardening Garb!

Have him holding a handful of assorted flowers from his garden!!!

Limited Edition!

PERFECT!

[TheMadTitan]

I KNOW!

You can repaint the bad ones in Thanos Gardening Garb!

Have him holding a handful of assorted flowers from his garden!!!

Limited Edition!

PERFECT!

LOL, make sure leave him with the reality gem, he keeps it.

[rychehitman]

nice eye for detail Madtitan!

[Stef Jelos]

I like the blue paint...think it captures Thanos perfectly.

[rychehitman]

the light blue...? really?

[HULK SMASH]

the light blue...? really?
Yes .I have seen one close up.Detail is awesome. :peoples:

[Stef Jelos]

the light blue...? really?

Yeah. I know some depictions of Thanos have a dark blue hue and others are a lighter blue, but without something to compare against, I got to say i'm very happy with Thanos as is. Stunning statue and the colors work. It's in my top five favorites of all full-sizes.

[rychehitman]

I saw it up close myself, and the SCULPT is awesome, but a darker shade would have added more evil to it!

[mfrancoiii]

Being a FS completist, I am so jealous of all you guys that have already received your Thanos. Unfortunately too many were blemished, and I am still waiting for mine from DRod. :bawling: :banghead:

[Iacon13]

Being a FS completist, I am so jealous of all you guys that have already received your Thanos. Unfortunately too many were blemished, and I am still waiting for mine from DRod. :bawling: :banghead:

Don't worry I am sure you will get it and believe me it will be worth the wait!