An interesting poll...

[occulum]

EDIT: exclude 1:6 paint apps from my post above...

 

[Darklord Dave]

As I said in the other thread - you have to compare apples with apples, and given that SSC puts out such a wide variety of items and so many more items than the other companies, it's not really indicative of actual QC issues.

Of all the companies listed I've had more issues with SSC items. Why? Because I BUY more SSC items. But my one QC issue with my $2000 MR Enterprise that won't light up and has been an open CS issue for over 4 months overrides a shiny paint job on Ms. Voorhees.

 

[El Roranous]

not defending anybody, but I think the higher number of defects in SS's product comes mainly due to the fact that SS's pieces are more intricate and incorporate new design attributes these manufacturers arent used to dealing with and have more trouble reproducing because most of SS's pieces arent the same ol cookie cutter product.

what they produce not only breaks boundries for what collectibles can be and takes a statue to another level other companies didnt dare try until SS blazed the trail (fiberoptics/lights, magnetic interchangable parts, mixed media etc.), it also creates a learning curve with each piece to a certain extent with the factories. But its the price you pay for ground breaking collectibles.

you could use an Olympics vs X-Games comparison.
Olympics = very little broken bones during games due to the same ol boring events. (boring)
X-Games = Broken bones everywhere due to the new grounds they reach & tricks they attempt. (a blast to watch)


... now. Dont get me wrong. Sometimes their factories ship some things that should in no way shape or form be let out the door. but they all do at some point.

I understand where you are coming from. Sideshow is leading the way in many respects but I still don't think that we can excuse the results 100% on this fact.

 

[RoboDad]

I understand (though don't necessarily agree with) most of what you said, but this:

you could use an Olympics vs X-Games comparison.
Olympics = very little broken bones during games due to the same ol boring events. (boring)
X-Games = Broken bones everywhere due to the new grounds they reach & tricks they attempt. (a blast to watch)

Olympics, boring? Only if you have the attention span of a flea. But then, I don't find the X-Games a blast to watch. Mainly because most of the contestants in those events do have the attention span of the average flea.

 

[occulum]

Olympics, boring? Only if you have the attention span of a flea. But then, I don't find the X-Games a blast to watch. Mainly because most of the contestants in those events do have the attention span of the average flea.

Winter Olympics are pretty fun to watch, Gymnastics too. I guess I could narrow it down to track and field as to what I think is boring.
I just prefer events that envoke a 'rush'.
dont watch, baseball, tennis, or golf, but love to play them all.

its just my opinion, and I appreciate you not belittling it .. oh wait .. nevermind

 

[creecher]

It's easy to pick on Sideshow, mainly because it has an open ear. Most other companies ignore their consumers, or don't give them an avenue where their complaints are adequately resolved.