This statue is cursed. I'm convinced now.
Went ahead and bought a reg, because despite all the problems I still really like this one. She was only £165 on eBay from within the EU, so didn't feel like too much of a gamble.
I was cautious about opening her, and fortunately the paint job on the head was pretty good. Lip gloss and eyeshadow could have been a bit neater but at least she doesn't have googly eyes.
So yes, I'm happy. Hadn't wasted my money after all! Got to work unboxing the rest of it, picked up the body and....
her leg fell off.