Just got exclusive 442. I was nervous about this one after hearing about all of the paint problems and mine is average to below average. Typical black lines not connecting, paint smudges and lines are not completely straight. From what I have seen on the forum I received one just like everyone else. Very impressed with the statue, but the paint problems take away for sure. I did not buy the Iron Man Maquette because of all the paint problems. I think I might start waiting to purchase until after all of the horror stories out in the open. My last statue was the Hulk vs. Silver Surfer dio and the paint apps on that are perfect and there is a lot more detail in that piece. Sideshow has major quality issues. Somebody needs to start making 1/4 scale marvel pieces to give them some competition.[/QUOTE]
as much as i like their products their qc is really becoming an issue, i think maybe some competition would really be good for us collectors.
