I've heard and seen the same reports with the DC Direct 1/12 Mr Freeze figures too.The crack in Freeze's left arm band grows. ****.
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I guess it's quite a problematic aesthetic design for an area of the figure that needs crucial articulation. I've been racking my brains and can't really think what DCD or Mondo could have done differently, that would allow articulation.
I initially thought a separate arm-band piece that could slide up and down, to expose the joint for bending the elbow, or hide the joint for a straight arm. But then I feel that wouldn't work as it would slide all the way down the arm to the wrist when the arm is straight. It's a tough one.
Myself, I tend to just keep Freeze's arms straight, and only bend them for minimal photo posing. So far, neither DCD or Mondo are showing any wear. Fingers crossed it lasts!