We shouldn't have to shop our manufacturing out to China either, but that's kinda how it is so long as Americans are economic half-wits and our politicians are redistributive thieves. Business is a black sheep in this country, and so it goes.
Whose fault is it, really?
Not mine, you are talking to no friend of Chinese manufacturing here. I refuse to believe that we cant paint these collectibles here in the US for a decent price, and reduce shipping breakages from overseas to boot. Quality could be monitored on a daily basis! Its just that companies expect to get this stuff for almost free, and then still charge us over the moon for it.
Ivy is still lovely, but I would be hunting up my tiniest detail brushes ten minutes after she was unpacked. In fact the first time I order a PF I am sure it will be my turn, because all of them seem to be like this. Or worse. *big sigh*
EDIT: and THIS IS WHY Harley is wearing cloth: her costume is super-linear and they don't want to be arsed to take the time to paint it right at this scale. Want to bet.