CTVT KISS figures. Paint problems on Paul?

[rche]

this works for the big guys and the little ones.

don't rip up your cards. Snip the band around the neck being careful to not cut too much hair. Then take the boots and leggings off of the figure while it is still attached to the card. Slide the figure up out of the leg bands. Replace the leggings and boots. And hey!!! you have your figures released and you can still mount and display them on the cards and clamshell if you want.

This morning I finally got a chance to really inspect my 8" KISS figures and attempt to get them out of the packaging as I purchased the custom boxes Anthony (Toyroom) has for sale. My Paul and Peter both have touch-ups on the face however Gene and ace look ok. I agree with Tom (MIB) - for the price, eh I can live with it.

As far as removing these guys from the clamshell - holy cow I really, really, really hope they change the packaging for future releases. To have them twist-tied behind the plastic body mold is insane. I was able to gingerly cut the tie off Ace's neck however I wasn't even going to mess around with the ones on his legs. Because I am putting them in boxes I ripped up the card to get them off but I really shouldn't have to do that. There has to be a better way - if they don't change the packaging I more than likely won't buy any more because I can't shell out another $45 for custom boxes every time. Anthony's boxes are sweet by the way.

-Chris

EDIT: Ace's hair seems way too long for being an 8" body....on mine it's almost down to his butt.

[megomania]

this works for the big guys and the little ones.

don't rip up your cards. Snip the band around the neck being careful to not cut too much hair. Then take the boots and leggings off of the figure while it is still attached to the card. Slide the figure up out of the leg bands. Replace the leggings and boots. And hey!!! you have your figures released and you can still mount and display them on the cards and clamshell if you want.

I have neither the time nor the patience Ripping up the cards doesnn't bug me because I bought the boxes. Although I discovered the 8inchers don't fit in Anthony's boxes so he has to redo them. I really shouldn't have to take their clothes off to remove them for display.

-Chris

[noelani72]

Not sure how we got off topic, but to update - I talked to CTVT and they will swap out my 12" Paul. They honestly hadn't looked as close as I did apparently and they aren't sure if the touch up paint is a wide spread issue.
I was gonna send mine off already, but needed it for display at Mego meet. Afterwards, I'll mail him off for replacement.