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Post by kgchampion on Sept 19, 2024 1:07:23 GMT -5
I just noticed it today, but a lot of new figures and their accessories I got are stamped Made in Vietnam. Maybe this will keep the price from going up again.
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Post by Xæro #FakeCollector on Sept 19, 2024 1:50:58 GMT -5
If I remember correctly, SH Figuarts quality went down for a bit once they started being manufactured in Vietnam, so hopefully that's not the case with Mattel
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Post by shanieomaniac on Sept 19, 2024 3:44:32 GMT -5
If I remember correctly, SH Figuarts quality went down for a bit once they started being manufactured in Vietnam, so hopefully that's not the case with Mattel Or maybe this is the actual reason we're already seeing massive QC issues. I don't want to be that person but there's entire threads on this forum about how QC has been a dumpster fire lately and if they've changed their production location/methods, that might be a reason why. |
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Post by Fighter Hayabusa on Sept 19, 2024 5:34:47 GMT -5
If I remember correctly, SH Figuarts quality went down for a bit once they started being manufactured in Vietnam, so hopefully that's not the case with Mattel Or maybe this is the actual reason we're already seeing massive QC issues. I don't want to be that person but there's entire threads on this forum about how QC has been a dumpster fire lately and if they've changed their production location/methods, that might be a reason why. People have been complaining about QC issues and creating threads to rant about em since the start of the line. |
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Post by Back to the Codyverse on Sept 19, 2024 6:00:41 GMT -5
The best QC issue I've ever seen is there was some factory workers thumb print embedded in 123 Kid's chest paint.. ya know.. cause they stopped casting torsos in flesh tone.
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Post by mrh on Sept 19, 2024 8:03:46 GMT -5
I know people here get really upset about QC issues -- and it's not great when happens to me -- but I also think about the people sitting in those factories all day, often in horrible conditions, working on these -- and it really puts things in perspective...
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Post by HardyKOfan01 on Sept 19, 2024 8:48:10 GMT -5
If I remember correctly, SH Figuarts quality went down for a bit once they started being manufactured in Vietnam, so hopefully that's not the case with Mattel As someone who also collects SH Figuarts DBZ figures, I can confirm that the quality of their figures did decline slightly when they first moved manufacturing to Vietnam. It was a big talking point in the community for a while, but thankfully the QC has been fine for the most part after the first few Vietnam produced releases. |
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Post by casanova on Sept 19, 2024 8:52:34 GMT -5
I know people here get really upset about QC issues -- and it's not great when happens to me -- but I also think about the people sitting in those factories all day, often in horrible conditions, working on these -- and it really puts things in perspective... This is a hot topic. If standards for the workers in those fabrics are risen, prices would be too. Personally I’d gladly pay 2-3 $/€ more but I don’t think I am in the majority. |
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Post by pitfallharry219 on Sept 19, 2024 15:25:55 GMT -5
The last figure I got was the Kofi TMNT one and it has the absolute worst paint QC I've seen on a figure from any line, maybe ever.
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Post by AxelSmackdown on Sept 19, 2024 16:15:04 GMT -5
Or maybe this is the actual reason we're already seeing massive QC issues. I don't want to be that person but there's entire threads on this forum about how QC has been a dumpster fire lately and if they've changed their production location/methods, that might be a reason why. People have been complaining about QC issues and creating threads to rant about em since the start of the line. good |
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Post by powerfred3k on Sept 19, 2024 18:03:10 GMT -5
The only way mattel with address these qc issues is if it gets so bad that a recall is needed. I doubt that will ever happen so good luck.
Paint defects are pretty random, figures would literally have to fall apart or shatter for them to take action.
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Post by Crossfit Jesus on Sept 19, 2024 18:06:35 GMT -5
I feel like it’s been in Vietnam for a while
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Post by AxelSmackdown on Sept 19, 2024 18:09:07 GMT -5
The only way mattel with address these qc issues is if it gets so bad that a recall is needed. I doubt that will ever happen so good luck. Paint defects are pretty random, figures would literally have to fall apart or shatter for them to take action. what would they need to do a recall for |
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Post by powerfred3k on Sept 19, 2024 18:14:30 GMT -5
The only way mattel with address these qc issues is if it gets so bad that a recall is needed. I doubt that will ever happen so good luck. Paint defects are pretty random, figures would literally have to fall apart or shatter for them to take action. what would they need to do a recall for Thousands and thousands of complaints about all the things i just mentioned. Mattel would have to be handing out vouchers for replacements like candy for it to get bad enough to take action. I do not think its ever gotten that bad. |
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Post by LA Times on Sept 20, 2024 15:03:49 GMT -5
I just noticed it today, but a lot of new figures and their accessories I got are stamped Made in Vietnam. Maybe this will keep the price from going up again. Which figures are these? I took a look at 5 figures I bought this year (BP British Bulldog, RSC Vault Ultimate Warrior, Elite Lex Luger, UE22 John Cena, Elite LA Knight) and only the Ultimate Edition Cena was Made in Vietnam. |
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Post by kgchampion on Sept 20, 2024 16:50:10 GMT -5
I just noticed it today, but a lot of new figures and their accessories I got are stamped Made in Vietnam. Maybe this will keep the price from going up again. Which figures are these? I took a look at 5 figures I bought this year (BP British Bulldog, RSC Vault Ultimate Warrior, Elite Lex Luger, UE22 John Cena, Elite LA Knight) and only the Ultimate Edition Cena was Made in Vietnam. Survivor Series, Monday Night War 3 & 4, Elite 111 all have the Vietnam stamp. SummerSlam, Monday Night War 2, Elite 110, and whatever Main Event 150 seem to have the China stamp. So it seems to be pretty new. |
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Post by kgchampion on Sept 20, 2024 16:55:38 GMT -5
If I remember correctly, SH Figuarts quality went down for a bit once they started being manufactured in Vietnam, so hopefully that's not the case with Mattel Or maybe this is the actual reason we're already seeing massive QC issues. I don't want to be that person but there's entire threads on this forum about how QC has been a dumpster fire lately and if they've changed their production location/methods, that might be a reason why. The Vietnam figures seem to have started with Elite 111, Monday Night Wars 3, and Survivor Series. So all those QC issues were still in China because everything I got prior to those lines I mentioned are still stamped Made in China. |
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Post by LA Times on Sept 20, 2024 21:34:48 GMT -5
Or maybe this is the actual reason we're already seeing massive QC issues. I don't want to be that person but there's entire threads on this forum about how QC has been a dumpster fire lately and if they've changed their production location/methods, that might be a reason why. The Vietnam figures seem to have started with Elite 111, Monday Night Wars 3, and Survivor Series. So all those QC issues were still in China because everything I got prior to those lines I mentioned are still stamped Made in China. I wonder if molds and tooling are owned by the factories which means China would still be making certain waves that uses old molds and tooling. |
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Post by Back to the Codyverse on Sept 20, 2024 21:37:08 GMT -5
Lootenat Dan
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Post by Camp Cornette on Sept 23, 2024 11:16:04 GMT -5
We're in The Vietnam Era
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