KISS - Dressed To Kill

[noelani72]

^^well, I can agree with you - I too am grateful the 8" line is being offered with different companies and figures - that's why this particular occasion stings for me.

This has nothing to do with the head being a deviation - the 8" Gene head is not tweaked, it is completely different.
I just read some received their figure yesterday, they complained on FTC's Facebook page.
Complaints mean the head change did not live up to the expectations of the consumer - why? because the head is drastically different than the one they've been showing everyone from Day #1. hell, gimmie the bald 12" head and I'll scan it, shrink it and 3D print my own...that would shut me up and FTC would never hear me ***** about this ever again. (see, that comment implies that I bought the figures, so I've not totally written them off yet (damn close though) )

[MIB41]

I'm itching for someone to post a pic of this 8 inch Gene. FTC has clearly gone quiet on the issue and is not posting any closeups. It would be really great to see just how different the two are. That angled shot certainly is telling. But for those who have already received them, it would be great to see an actual front-on shot so we can compare. I understand and respect Chad's position. And there's a difference between slight variations from prototype to finished product and a complete overhaul of what was advertised. The whole point of the figures was to mimic the front album cover. And the promotional advertising indicated both scales would be identical. And the fact it's a 'toy' means absolutely nothing to me. Chad's not frustrated over a $2.00 rack toy. This is a figure that (with shipping) is over $30.00. There should be an expectation for what he is receiving.

[mego]

here's a shot from KISSasylum.com:

http://www.kissasylum.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/dolls-dtk-mountain.jpg

I look forward to some decent shots of these guys... I'm very curious.

[noelani72]

FTC responded on Facebook just now - they have corrected their website to reflect the 8" head sculpts.
The Gene has a smirk instead of his big grin…not as bad as it looked in that original unboxing photo.

http://figurestoycompany.com/kiss8in...sedtokill.aspx

They made comment on Facebook that I could have read incorrectly, but as I read it - IF you bought and received the 8" Gene and were unhappy, you could send him back for an exchange for the 12" Gene.
If I read that right, that's FTC eating about $50 for the mistake - which, in my opinion, is pretty good public relations.

[rche]

Not sure that reads as a one on one replacement. More like "if you don't like the 8" sculpt, we will take it back and sell you the 12" version"

[CrimsonGhost]

Yuck, I don't like that 8" Gene head at all. I guess it's supposed to look like the cover of the solo album? I can't tell if it's the eye paint, or the giant, wide nose, but it just looks silly.

Not all is lost however, Ace's pants and shoes will look great on a Pee-Wee Herman custom.

[ODBJBG]

I like the 8 inch one, it's Gene in the midst of a stroke. Seriously... I have no horse in this race, but that is an odd choice for a head sculpt. It just looks like he's making a Popeye face or something, lol.

[MIB41]

Yeah, it kind of looks like what I call his 'Wolfman grin' from the solo record. It's okay, but not very effective as a head sculpt. The 12 inch line is probably the best here. And here is their return policy...

Return Policy

Any returns must be made within 30 days of the day you receive the package.

Mail back any unwanted/incorrect item(s) for an exchange or refund to:

Figures Toy Company
12826 Commodity Place
Tampa, FL 33626

Please include a brief note instructing us what you would like us to do (refund, exchange, etc).

Please note: We do NOT issue call tags. Shipping fees can be refunded when the error is ours (for example: wrong item is sent) but if you simply change your mind on an item, the return shipping is not refundable.

[houseofdracula]

8 inch -
12 inch -

[thunderbolt]

bwahahahaha!!

[gummi]

Damn, I'm really glad that I didn't preorder the 8 inch set now. I have no interest in the 12 inch set, so these will be a definite pass for me now purely because of the Gene head sculpt. It's nice that they're offering an exchange for the 12 inch gene for all that preordered, but who wants three 8 inch figures with the one odd 12 inch. I can't imagine what they were thinking with this face sculpt. Very disappointing.

[fallensaviour]

8 inch -

I don't know I think they did a freaking bang on job!!!
For this guy...LOL


Now I can get started on an SOA Clay custom figure.
Thanks FTC you made Ron Perlman...LOL

In all seriousness It's nothing like the 12" but it's not that bad at all.
It's just not as freaking awesome as the 12 or what was expected.

[mego maniac mark]

Oh no, that's not good

[noelani72]

there's been a couple new comments on their FB wall from folks who've received their 8" Gene and were confused..

I'm over whatever little tizzy I experienced with this Gene head sculpt change…I don't have to buy em, sure wanted the 8" set as I've seen for most of this year…but I'm not out anything except some disappointment..

[EMCE Hammer]

It will work perfect for my botox Gene.