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02-21-2008, 01:51 PM | #1 |
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Last night I finally got my hands on an unopened case of Wave 3 Comic Packs at my local Walmart. First off, I was happy they FINALLY made it to my area (I have yet to see any Wave 2 comic packs). So, anyway I'm excited. I have the pick of 2x each pack and I can finally cancel my pre-order from BBTS and avoid the shipping cost. I take the case to the electronics section so an associate can break it open for me. The toy associate was MIA.
Let the rant begin: I start pulling out the comic packs and immediately notice the painting quality is awful on half of them. Okay, I only wanted half of them anyway. Well, I had two Fred/Scarface packs to choose from. Hmmm, do I want Fred w/ screwed up face or Fred w/ screwed up hair? I chose neither. It didn't help that Hasbro gave him a frickin' M1 Garand rifle either. Come on! Modern armies haven't used that rifle for anything beyond ceremony for nearly 50 years now. Then I had to pick the least messed up SE/SS pack. After a close examination, I chose neither yet again. I think it came down to neon yellow arrows and grenades, plus the fact that I already own at least two versions of each of them already. So with 2x each pack available to me, I only came home with one Tomax/Xamot and one Ace/WW pack. The others I hung on those naked pegs that have been frozen since Christmas. Thanks Hasbro for the green guns for T/X too... Geez. And yes, I cancelled my BBTS pre-order for all 4 packs (and I had gotten the better price before it went up). How could I predict what the quality will be when they arrive? C'mon Hasbro! I don't remember ever having figures with screwed up paint jobs growing up. Now the ratio is like 1:2 or worse with some kind of quality issue. What's worse than waiting an eternity to get the next release of product? It showing up looking crappy when it finally does come... 'Nuff Said... [end of rant] |
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02-21-2008, 01:56 PM | #2 |
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it seems all of the comic packs are either not as quality or just repaints and I think that's why they only retail for $10 or so when 2 single figures would cost you $12 at most place not named Walmart. Plus you get a comic so maybe they view it as somewhat of a "bargain"...I dunno.
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02-21-2008, 02:02 PM | #3 |
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it seems all of the comic packs are either not as quality or just repaints and I think that's why they only retail for $10 or so when 2 single figures would cost you $12 at most place not named Walmart. Plus you get a comic so maybe they view it as somewhat of a "bargain"...I dunno.
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02-21-2008, 02:02 PM | #4 |
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I only have 2 of the wave 3 comics, Tomax/Xamot and Crimson Guard/Scarred Cobra Officer and i am happy with both of them. Yeah some of the weapons are green and some are outdated but still the figures are IMO great overall. I just wish i could find the other 2...
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02-21-2008, 02:04 PM | #5 |
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i got 2 scar officers with 'crippled' right feet. the plastic shell bubble crap bended the feet on both packs so i guess all the packs came that way...
and yes the weapons suck. also ace's face is easily the ugliest by far. the only good thing is how awesome wild weasel and fred crimson guard looks... |
02-21-2008, 02:17 PM | #6 |
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Current Comic packs I own ( unopened ). All bought from Wal-Mart,Target,K-B,TRU
1)Duke/commander 2)SE/SS 3)Scarlett/Hawk 4)Scar/Fred CG 5)Ace/WW 6)Tomax/Xamot 7)UniformtearSE/CloakedSS I still need 1)Destro/Breaker 2)Torch/Ripper Has anyone found or seen the ones I currently do not own in any stores retail? =COBRACOFFEE
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02-21-2008, 02:21 PM | #7 |
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I got Destro/Breaker and Torch/Ripper at a Walmart, but I've seen them since at K-mart and another Walmart.
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02-21-2008, 02:44 PM | #8 |
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I've seen (and passed on) a fair deal of singlepack figures with botched paint too. But your right, the comic packs seem especially sloppy. I've been trying to armybuild CG fred, but 1/3 I find have missing patches/misplaced paint. Does anyone know of a good meathod for removing errant paint spots without damaging the figure? I tried lighter fluid & q-tip rubbing, but it seems too harsh for this plastic.
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02-21-2008, 03:24 PM | #9 |
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I got Destro/Breaker and Torch/Ripper at a Walmart, but I've seen them since at K-mart and another Walmart.
I have not really looked in K-Mart as they seem to be behind in everything, but I have one about 15 mins away. I'll go there on the way home from work just to have a look-see thanks!
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02-21-2008, 03:47 PM | #10 |
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oh come on guys i found the wave3 comics today,mine were great1maybe your just being a little picky :0
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