Originally Posted by DogFashionDisco (Post 303326)

I'm probably not going to find this figure again, so sending it back kind of annoys me, and I don't like the idea of paying return shipping. Also, I'd consider fixing it myself but the broken parts involve snapped pegs, and I don't have a Dremel tool and I've never fixed anything like that before.

Originally Posted by thechris (Post 303328)

If you have a drill, you could just drill a hole in the arm and in the stuck peg and superglue a pin to connect the two. That's how I fixed the crappy Booster Gold DC Infinite Heroes figure and it still holds up. Otherwise use a thumbtack to make the hole. You really just need to make a hole in both parts. Mind you, I recall DC Direct uses harder plastic and the the thumbtack thing may not work as well without heating up the plastic.

Originally Posted by DogFashionDisco (Post 303348)

Alright, I'm taking this all into consideration and I have emailed him one final time with my version of an ultimatum, which is more like a "let's figure this out, otherwise I'm letting Paypal take care of it". I hate awkward crap like this, but you can't just puss out and let sketchy things happen.

Originally Posted by kenm2474 (Post 303351)

PayPay has access to all the emails. What is he feedback rating?

Originally Posted by SwindlesShop (Post 303353)

anybody get the new 52 dc direct Batman? I absolutely love it for some reason :p

Originally Posted by kenm2474 (Post 303359)

Not yet. I have the DCD Incorporated Batman. He has the New 52 look.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v8...n/100_1200.jpg

Originally Posted by DogFashionDisco (Post 303355)

Its great, but so is mine, and this guy was very pleasant up until something went wrong so I don't know what to think at this point. Now I just have to wait and see what happens I guess, but seeing this figure in person makes me skeptical about the fact that it broke in two places so easily. I mean it seems like it is made well, so what the hell would it take to bust it apart like this?

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/17857818/DSCI1268%20(2).JPG

Originally Posted by kenm2474 (Post 303365)

Thats very depressing! I would do what I posted. This is sounding like a first time for you on a broken purchase on eBay. Its natural to feel like you do. Everything is in your hands not his. You received a broken product that was listed as NOT. You have all the Power. Your seller has to pay for shipping and refund your money. That figure as awesome as he is is a LEMON and should be treated as such. Do you really want a great sought after figure like Mad Hatter stitched and glued together?

Originally Posted by Barefootabe (Post 303370)

it looks like an easy fix to me, but you did pay for it and you shouldnt have to pay for a broken figure and fix it yourself. so id try to get a refund

Originally Posted by DogFashionDisco (Post 303373)

You're both right, I just hate that I finally got one and now I'll have to turn around and send it back. I have had a few things like this happen in the past, but people were generally cool about it and sent back most of the money I spent, and the damage was never this extensive. This guy is apparently a customizer, so it is one of those weird, random scenarios where he wants it back (did he break it because it didn't sell for enough, who knows?), which is strange and I thought I finally checked another classic character off my must have list.

Originally Posted by Tiberius (Post 303429)

How was the figure shipped DFD? Envelope or box? If it was an envelope, it is all the sellers fault and it breaking in transit [if it did] is not surprising.

Originally Posted by kenm2474 (Post 303683)

So what happened DFD?

Originally Posted by DogFashionDisco (Post 303685)

Envelope.



After a very long letter to the seller in which I pretty much covered every concern I had and was as polite and articulate as humanly possible, he agreed to send a generous partial refund. I know a lot of guys would only settle for a full refund, but with this figure I won't be changing its pose so I'll just do my best to fix it and appreciate the fact that I finally own one. In the end, the seller can retain his integrity and I can at least add to my rogue's gallery. Plus he does have his tiny, ridiculous tea cup.




edit:
Ok, I just finished a ton of homework so I decided to try and fix the figure myself since I settled on a partial refund. How does it look?

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/17857818/mad...er%20fixed.jpg

Originally Posted by DogFashionDisco (Post 303355)

Its great, but so is mine, and this guy was very pleasant up until something went wrong so I don't know what to think at this point. Now I just have to wait and see what happens I guess, but seeing this figure in person makes me skeptical about the fact that it broke in two places so easily. I mean it seems like it is made well, so what the hell would it take to bust it apart like this?

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/17857818/DSCI1268%20(2).JPG

Originally Posted by Barefootabe (Post 303694)

looks good as new man. is there any movemet left? i think i would have done the same thing if i was in your shoes, since its a figure that has simple joints

Originally Posted by kenm2474 (Post 303700)

As long as your happy. He looks good. Any movement in his right arm or did you just glue it on?

Originally Posted by jmo (Post 303713)

This reason here is why I choose not to buy dcd or marv. Sel. Figs any more. I have had a lot of the 1st ones and even still have some of them now but I won't buy anymore because they can break easily! I have had this happen several times now. They look fantastic and poseability is mediocre @best but they are not that durable. I admit its hard to resist because the sculpting, detail is better than kenners but if it breaks then your outa luck. And some of these comic shops that sell these don't want you coming back for a replacement or refund either!