ML Archangel shoulder QC question

Primevil · 11-24-2018, 09:14 PM

I picked up Archangel on sale at Gamestop yesterday, and when I got him home, I noticed a problem with his left shoulder. It looks like the part slipped when they cut the slot for the shoulder hinge.

It doesn't seem to affect his range of motion too much. The left hinge can't swing in towards the torso as much as the right, but it can actually move up slightly higher, if I'm even describing that right.

My question though, should I be worried about the structural integrity of the shoulder? I've never seen a QC error like this, so I don't know if I should be worried that the shoulder will eventually shatter. If it's only a cosmetic flaw, however, I think I can live with it since the only other Gamestops that have him are at least an hour away.

Spyne98 · 11-25-2018, 02:59 PM

I'd think you are ok. Just don't move it too much or get rough with it. I heard that some people had a hell of a time just trying to move the shoulder. I didn't, but it might be a case by case basis.

Dr Kain · 11-25-2018, 06:06 PM

I'd say exchange it for a new one. There's no reason to just put up with it.

Boy Blunder · 11-25-2018, 07:39 PM

I've seen this on a few figures, but so far it hasn't caused any problems.

11-24-2018, 09:14 PM	#1
Primevil Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 1	I picked up Archangel on sale at Gamestop yesterday, and when I got him home, I noticed a problem with his left shoulder. It looks like the part slipped when they cut the slot for the shoulder hinge. It doesn't seem to affect his range of motion too much. The left hinge can't swing in towards the torso as much as the right, but it can actually move up slightly higher, if I'm even describing that right. My question though, should I be worried about the structural integrity of the shoulder? I've never seen a QC error like this, so I don't know if I should be worried that the shoulder will eventually shatter. If it's only a cosmetic flaw, however, I think I can live with it since the only other Gamestops that have him are at least an hour away. Attached Thumbnails

11-25-2018, 02:59 PM	#2
Spyne98 Rock Nerd Radio Host Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: New York Posts: 2,886	I'd think you are ok. Just don't move it too much or get rough with it. I heard that some people had a hell of a time just trying to move the shoulder. I didn't, but it might be a case by case basis. __________________ Sale Thread / Feedback / The Rock Nerd Radio Show

11-25-2018, 06:06 PM	#3
Dr Kain King of Nerdom Join Date: May 2012 Location: Melbourne FL Posts: 11,851	I'd say exchange it for a new one. There's no reason to just put up with it. __________________

11-25-2018, 07:39 PM	#4
Boy Blunder Kirby Crackle Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: San Diego County, CA Posts: 2,846	I've seen this on a few figures, but so far it hasn't caused any problems. __________________ Collect how you want. Just enjoy. Feedback/IF SELLING YOUR PRIME SENTINELS, PLEASE PM ME

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