Hot Toys – MMS204 - The 1/6th scale ED-209 Collectible

[The Chev]

I don't know if talking about sabotaging our own figures is wise lads. You'll have Hot Toys White Knights like that **** on facebook accusing everyone of deliberately causing the dome cracks, genuine cases of deterioration could end up getting dismissed.

That dude on facebook is hilarious. I swear he's full of crap.

 

[DiFabio]

I don't know if talking about sabotaging our own figures is wise lads. You'll have Hot Toys White Knights like that **** on facebook accusing everyone of deliberately causing the dome cracks, genuine cases of deterioration could end up getting dismissed.

ANECODTAL EVIDENCE! ANECODTAL EVIDENCE!


That Mike Woodfoot is a piece of ****.

 

[Anthrapoid]

I don't know if talking about sabotaging our own figures is wise lads. You'll have Hot Toys White Knights like that **** on facebook accusing everyone of deliberately causing the dome cracks, genuine cases of deterioration could end up getting dismissed.

Agreed... Let's keep it real, yo. Homey... yeah...

 

[skullboy]

ANECODTAL EVIDENCE! ANECODTAL EVIDENCE!


That Mike Woodfoot is a piece of ****.

I had to block him, he's killing me

 

[Rorywan]

ANECODTAL EVIDENCE! ANECODTAL EVIDENCE!


That Mike Woodfoot is a piece of ****.

That Mike Woodfoot is a piece of churned dairy fat called Butters.

 

[Invictus Sol]

I don't know if talking about sabotaging our own figures is wise lads. You'll have Hot Toys White Knights like that **** on facebook accusing everyone of deliberately causing the dome cracks, genuine cases of deterioration could end up getting dismissed.

Yeah, to be honest I'm just having a laugh w/it. Really I would not want to chance my CC issuer flagging me as someone that deliberately broke something to take advantage of the coverage they're offering.

I am debating returning it, though. Kinda torn but if we see another example or two of the joint covers rotting, that will probably decide it.

 

[Megacolor]

Well I am also having cracks on the dome but the cracks on the legs are worse!! Is there anything I can do with this? Should I contact Sideshow and get a replacement or return it? I bought it directly from them. I'm very upset with this. Mine has been on a shelf no sunlight exposure or extreme temperatures this is bad.

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RETURN IT right away! like now!! thats sux!

 

[a-dev]

ANECODTAL EVIDENCE! ANECODTAL EVIDENCE!


That Mike Woodfoot is a piece of ****.

Man he's ****ing intolerable.

 

[Vonhahn]

Well I am also having cracks on the dome but the cracks on the legs are worse!! Is there anything I can do with this? Should I contact Sideshow and get a replacement or return it? I bought it directly from them. I'm very upset with this. Mine has been on a shelf no sunlight exposure or extreme temperatures this is bad.

https://i636.photobucket.com/albums/uu90/gijoe25th/DSC07289.jpg

https://i636.photobucket.com/albums/uu90/gijoe25th/DSC07292.jpg

https://i636.photobucket.com/albums/uu90/gijoe25th/DSC07291.jpg

https://i636.photobucket.com/albums/uu90/gijoe25th/DSC07293.jpg

HOLY CRAP I never thought to check the other rubber components. Here is one shot of one leg....and one arm. A new dome isn't going to help this and the rubber isn't stretched. It's just plain cheap crappy rubber. I have barley moved it (and yes he's out of the sun in Air Conditioning.

 

[Megacolor]

HOLY CRAP I never thought to check the other rubber components. Here is one shot of one leg....and one arm. A new dome isn't going to help this and the rubber isn't stretched. It's just plain cheap crappy rubber. I have barley moved it (and yes he's out of the sun in Air Conditioning.

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wow!

 

[Invictus Sol]

Oh, man, that's brutal. I guess I'll have to see about returning it, now. I was willing to work around the dome, but the joint covers are a deal breaker. This figure will likely look like hell within a few months of display. What a shame as it is such an iconic piece.

 

[Megacolor]

I'm returning mine for sure now. I don't care if mine don't have any issues. Its going back to SS!

 

[Tick-Tock]

https://www.chroniclecollectibles.com/legacy-series/ed-209/

Thanks PermaG! Is anyone going to get this or is the price point too high? Can it be posed or is it just a statue?

 

[Predator1221]

Right... well that settles it for me. Arrivederci ED-209. Luckily I only paid $360 for this figure and will likely recover most of it.

 

[Vonhahn]

HOLY CRAP I never thought to check the other rubber components. Here is one shot of one leg....and one arm. A new dome isn't going to help this and the rubber isn't stretched. It's just plain cheap crappy rubber. I have barley moved it (and yes he's out of the sun in Air Conditioning.

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And now a pict of the other arm. I am BARLEY touching this, not stretching or pulling. It's clearly just cheap cheap rubber (and no it's not in the sun....or too hot...)

 

[Invictus Sol]

Ugh, my distributor does not take returns (unopened only with a 15% re-stock fee). FAQ advises I would need to deal w/HT direct and we all know how easy that is.

 

[Taibhse]

The speed with which this deterioration is occurring, leads me to suspect it may be a combination of cheap rubber parts and a reaction to the glues used to secure those parts in place.

 

[Boba Ben]

This is very disheartening. I just got mine from a board member last week.

 

[robomorph]

I'm returning mine for sure now. I don't care if mine don't have any issues. Its going back to SS!

Will Sideshow even accept the return if it's outside of their 30 day 'warranty claim' period?

 

[Taibhse]

Ugh, my distributor does not take returns (unopened only with a 15% re-stock fee). FAQ advises I would need to deal w/HT direct and we all know how easy that is.

Is your distributor in Canada and did you buy it with a credit card less than 90 days ago?