Kresge carded WGS from FTC

[warlock664]

Outer box had no damage, so I'd assume BBTS just sent Supes damaged (crushed clam). I'm not happy with Batgirl's positioning in the package, but can live with it (her belt is badly positioned as well). I agree with PNGwynne's comment elsewhere that the best method of purchasing these would be at a comic shop or somewhere else that you could personally inspect them first.

[warlock664]

Can anyone tell me if Aquaman from this series has nylon shorts?

I can't be 100% certain, as I'm not removing them from the cards, but looking at them through the clamshell it certainly appears as if the shorts are nylon rather than cloth.

[Boy_Wonder_1978]

warlock664: If the clams are anything like the bigger ones, you should be able to remove and replace the figures without tampering with the FTC tab. Just unclip the clam at the sides and open the clam up just enough to remove the tray that holds the figure. Make those adjustments to the figure, replace it back inside the clam and clip it back together. Job done.
I've done this time and time again without damaging a thing.

[drogge]

I can't be 100% certain, as I'm not removing them from the cards, but looking at them through the clamshell it certainly appears as if the shorts are nylon rather than cloth.

Thank you, that means I will have to buy one, any other variances on these figures?

[Mego-Amigo]

My series 1 arrived earlier in the week with half of the figures having issues too. Batgirl's right glove was off, Catwoman's right glove was off and the top of her hair mashed flat from being pressed to tight against the top of the bubble and Shazam's left shoulder popped out of socket. Thankfully Superman, Myx. and Riddler were perfect. Don't get me wrong... these are awesome and beautifully done if not for the QC issues. I don't open my figures either and won't open them to correct issues. I will probably just try to find better versions of the three that have issues later. I just ordered series 2 last night and after looking at your pictures I am a little worried what mine will show up like.

[warlock664]

warlock664: If the clams are anything like the bigger ones, you should be able to remove and replace the figures without tampering with the FTC tab. Just unclip the clam at the sides and open the clam up just enough to remove the tray that holds the figure. Make those adjustments to the figure, replace it back inside the clam and clip it back together. Job done.
I've done this time and time again without damaging a thing.

Cool, thanks for the tip! I've already fixed Aquaman & Batgirl ; will still need to get Supes & Catwoman replaced, but this helps!

[warlock664]

After taking Boy_Wonder_1978's suggestion, and futzing with the positioning of my figures, I'm much happier. I still need to get Superman replaced due to the crushed clam, but otherwise these hit all the nostalgic marks I expected them to. Updated pics follow:

[tllgn]

^^nice ,i iBought these as well ,i had just a little tweaking to do,Last year i bought a couple two packs ,My Superman and Supergirl were
not just dancing ,but fighting ,they were a mess,i just opened them up saving the tie ( which can be removed without cuting ) and
fix them up nice with my extra twist ties to hold them in place .and they look super again .With FTC figures it doesnt bother
me to have to adjust and straighten them out .What does bother me ,is if they come with two right-or left hands ,Which has not happened
in a long while .

[MIB41]

^^^In the immortal words of Horshack, "OH!OH!!OH!!!OH!!!!" Dear Lord my childhood is just ablaze with warm emotions. Thanks so much for posting these!!!

[Boy_Wonder_1978]

These look awesome. I really didn't want to go for them all, but I'm very tempted now.

[ScottA]

I have to admit seeing the figures like that makes me want them.

[rjm118]

I ordered Sivana with the First Appearance Robin and Batgirl but now I kind of want em all...

[comicmike]

quite the age we are living in...back in 'the day' when Batman '89 was released, there was a mag with pix of Joe Desris' extensive Batman merchandising collection. A small pic of a Kresge Joker, and years later, i'm still visually hooked on Kresges...



i cannot believe i am in my adult years, and dreams do come true. My hypothesis is FTC will re-issue the fist edition skinny boots on a Batman and Superman....somehow...on Kresges? ...maybe? ...wouldn't that be incredible? maybe even sold as loose parts?...

[palitoy]

I got so much drool on that back in '89

[Boy_Wonder_1978]

How's about a Toycade exclusive 'Kresge' Removable Mask Robin. I know there's a bit of unrest when it comes to re-using figures for exclusives, but this one is very fitting and definately works for myself. Any thoughts?