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10-02-2019, 12:29 AM
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#651
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Doh!
Join Date: Apr 2019
Posts: 10
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Mine arrived yesterday, number 96/800 DX. It has some minor flaws, but otherwise looks great to me.
1. Closed mouth head dome has a tiny flaw on the top/middle of dome, and another on the left side. They are so small you have to really look for them, however. The open mouth bust is flawless as far as I can tell.
2. The left hand does not quite come all the way down, as at least a couple of other owners on this thread have reported. The seams looks good, though.
Other than that, looks great and I'm happy with it. It is friggin ginormous, though...holy crap...
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10-02-2019, 10:33 AM
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#652
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A day without sunshine is like... night.
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: NJ
Posts: 247
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Originally Posted by Roachmojo
Mine arrived yesterday, number 96/800 DX. It has some minor flaws, but otherwise looks great to me.
1. Closed mouth head dome has a tiny flaw on the top/middle of dome, and another on the left side. They are so small you have to really look for them, however. The open mouth bust is flawless as far as I can tell.
2. The left hand does not quite come all the way down, as at least a couple of other owners on this thread have reported. The seams looks good, though.
Other than that, looks great and I'm happy with it. It is friggin ginormous, though...holy crap...
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Mine arrived yesterday as well (234/800 DX). Mine had some minor flaws on the domes of both heads. There were a few very small tacky smudges in noticeable spots on the front of one of them and a couple partial fingerprints that wouldn't rub off on the tops of both.
For anyone else who may have had these issues, I was able to remove all the tacky smudges & fingerprints by carefully using a small amount of Goo Gone on a microfiber cloth and rubbing gently for a minute or two. The fingerprints took a bit more effort (might have been glue residue on someone's finger), but eventually it worked.
I was initially a bit upset when I first took the parts out of the box, but now I am totally happy with it. Not sure why the workers don't wear gloves during the entire handling process to avoid this, but it really does look fantastic after using the Goo Gone. The left leg on mine also does not sit completely down on the base, but it isn't really noticeable. It could settle down more over time.
Fantastic statue!
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10-02-2019, 03:13 PM
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#653
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Doh!
Join Date: Apr 2019
Posts: 10
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Nice, glad you got it fixed!
My issue is not smudging, I'm afraid, but an actually physical slaw. I can feel it when I run my finger over it. It really is just a pinprick, though.
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Originally Posted by zadmax
Mine arrived yesterday as well (234/800 DX). Mine had some minor flaws on the domes of both heads. There were a few very small tacky smudges in noticeable spots on the front of one of them and a couple partial fingerprints that wouldn't rub off on the tops of both.
For anyone else who may have had these issues, I was able to remove all the tacky smudges & fingerprints by carefully using a small amount of Goo Gone on a microfiber cloth and rubbing gently for a minute or two. The fingerprints took a bit more effort (might have been glue residue on someone's finger), but eventually it worked.
I was initially a bit upset when I first took the parts out of the box, but now I am totally happy with it. Not sure why the workers don't wear gloves during the entire handling process to avoid this, but it really does look fantastic after using the Goo Gone. The left leg on mine also does not sit completely down on the base, but it isn't really noticeable. It could settle down more over time.
Fantastic statue!
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10-02-2019, 06:27 PM
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#655
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The quickest way to double your money is to fold it in half and put it back in your pocket.
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Tasmania.. Australia
Posts: 1,337
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Originally Posted by tonytiger
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Great review and congrats on a superb piece.
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10-02-2019, 08:49 PM
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#656
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Phoenix
Join Date: Aug 2009
Posts: 12,830
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Sideshow told me they have exhausted their replacements and offered me ridiculous refund amount. I opted for a full refund. Glad most of them are making it to collectors safely.
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10-02-2019, 11:50 PM
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#657
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A day without sunshine is like... night.
Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: NJ
Posts: 247
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Originally Posted by FROBAY
Sideshow told me they have exhausted their replacements and offered me ridiculous refund amount. I opted for a full refund. Glad most of them are making it to collectors safely.
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I guess they are getting them in batches? I suppose you could just order another one since they are still available for pre-order on the SS website. I realize that you are disappointed receiving a broken statue, and that sucks. Having to get back in line and wait for the next batch seems to still be a possibility even if highly frustrating. Sorry to hear your predicament.
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10-03-2019, 12:48 AM
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#658
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Cross country skiing is great if you live in a small country.
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Vancouver, Canada (ex-pat UK - Birmingham & Scotland!)
Posts: 1,968
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Originally Posted by FROBAY
Sideshow told me they have exhausted their replacements and offered me ridiculous refund amount. I opted for a full refund. Glad most of them are making it to collectors safely.
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Sorry to hear that.
Man - I am SOOOOOOO over dealing with Sadshow - but the horror-story continues for some of you I'm afraid.
Hope you can re-order at some point.
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10-03-2019, 12:35 PM
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#659
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Doh!
Join Date: Apr 2019
Posts: 10
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Originally Posted by tonytiger
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Awesome, dude! It really is a magnificent piece. I bought a separate table yesterday so I can move it off the main table and give it a place of honor.
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10-03-2019, 12:36 PM
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#660
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Doh!
Join Date: Apr 2019
Posts: 10
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Originally Posted by FROBAY
Sideshow told me they have exhausted their replacements and offered me ridiculous refund amount. I opted for a full refund. Glad most of them are making it to collectors safely.
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Jesus, so sorry to hear that, man...I sure hope you can re-order, as others have said.
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