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  • megomania
    Persistent Member
    • Jan 2, 2010
    • 2175

    Hopalong Flash...

    Well, I guess I will have to be the first to post a (somewhat) negative review of the Retro DC Flash....only because he came out of the package with one leg shorter than the other. As you can see in the pics his left leg is definitely shorter than his right.

    Not sure if it's the way he is strung but it is clearly shorter. Also, the top of the backside of his left boot looks like it was cut off with some kind of blade. Wonder if there was just a manufacturing problem with the left side of his body?

    Oh well. I will definitely be calling Mattel for a swap and other than that, although he has never been one of my favorites (and god damn does he have a huge nose), he's pretty cool. Oh, and the rest of the Wave 3 figs rock. I'd buy them if they were $29.99





  • pmwasson
    Maker
    • Sep 12, 2007
    • 4881

    #2
    Did you take both the boots off to see if its the leg that is longer or if the boot just isn't on all the way? I got a Lex were one of the boots wasn't quite push on all the way.
    sigpic LaserMego

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    • megomania
      Persistent Member
      • Jan 2, 2010
      • 2175

      #3
      Yup - first thing I checked...it's on all the way. You can see in the first two pics how his left hip is all weirded out...

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      • MIB41
        Eloquent Member
        • Sep 25, 2005
        • 15633

        #4
        I checked mine and his legs are the same length. I also don't have that production problem with the boots. What a bummer! Well I hope Mattel replaces him with a perfect one for you. I love mine!

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        • megomania
          Persistent Member
          • Jan 2, 2010
          • 2175

          #5
          Yeah, I love 'em too. Cold's outfit is just ridiculous...unbelievable quality. Really digging the WW and Cheetah also.

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          • MIB41
            Eloquent Member
            • Sep 25, 2005
            • 15633

            #6
            Originally posted by megomania
            Yeah, I love 'em too. Cold's outfit is just ridiculous...unbelievable quality. Really digging the WW and Cheetah also.
            Without a doubt. And I believe that some who don't care much for Capt Cold will change that tune once they get a chance to see him up close. Just as cool as any villian Mego ever could have hoped to put out.

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            • johnmiic
              Adrift
              • Sep 6, 2002
              • 8427

              #7
              Did you take the costume off to see what the body looks like underneath?

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              • MIB41
                Eloquent Member
                • Sep 25, 2005
                • 15633

                #8
                Originally posted by johnmiic
                Did you take the costume off to see what the body looks like underneath?
                Actually I haven't. The first series where I haven't had to, so I've kind of liked leaving it alone. They stand and pose perfectly though. I'm very pleased with the fix.

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                • Trappy Trek Freak
                  House of a thousand Megos
                  • Aug 10, 2009
                  • 1168

                  #9
                  Hey with one leg shorter just set him up in a running pose all the time
                  Flickr: Trappy74's Photostream

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                  • johnmiic
                    Adrift
                    • Sep 6, 2002
                    • 8427

                    #10
                    Originally posted by MIB41
                    Actually I haven't. The first series where I haven't had to, so I've kind of liked leaving it alone. They stand and pose perfectly though. I'm very pleased with the fix.
                    Sorry, I was asking Megomania if he removed the Flash's costume. It might help to see how the legs could be different lengths.

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                    • MegoNutt
                      Veteran Member
                      • Feb 8, 2009
                      • 273

                      #11
                      i heard you run faster with one leg shorter.
                      If you need a hole, I can dig it.

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                      • megomania
                        Persistent Member
                        • Jan 2, 2010
                        • 2175

                        #12
                        Well, Mattel doesn't have Flash 'in stock' so I get to keep the one-legged man and they are sending me a $20 voucher. All's well that ends in one leg shorter than the other.

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                        • MIB41
                          Eloquent Member
                          • Sep 25, 2005
                          • 15633

                          #13
                          Didn't you get him from Amok Time? If that's the case, you paid more than $20.00 for him.

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                          • geoffdude
                            Banned
                            • Apr 18, 2009
                            • 286

                            #14
                            Originally posted by MegoNutt
                            i heard you run faster with one leg shorter.
                            I think it's you run faster "circles" with one leg shorter...

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