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Casimir
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Post subject: Ghostbusters II Santa hats Posted: Sun Oct 10, 2010 6:25 pm |
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Joined: Sun Nov 04, 2007 6:30 pm Posts: 1105
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Remember when the GB II set was first shown, and there was much ado about whether or not the Santa hats would be permanently affixed? Mattel assured us the hats would be removable.
I picked up the set today at TRU in Allen, TX. The good news: Mattel kept its word, and the hats are not attached. They're packaged separately below the figures in the box. The bad news: The hats don't fit at all. They're way to small too fit any of the GBs' noggins. Unless you glue them in place (ruining the hat, and possibly the figure), the Santa hats are totally useless.
Another bunt by Mattel!
C.
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TRDouble
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Post subject: Re: Ghostbusters II Santa hats Posted: Sun Oct 10, 2010 6:46 pm |
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Joined: Sun Nov 04, 2007 6:30 pm Posts: 3719 Location: Western New York
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Ah! I was worried about that being the case. *sigh* I am still on the fence about this set. I have a $10 Off $50 TRU Coupon, but I think I will save it for the new Marvel Legends Two Packs.
And I am starting an Unofficial Ghostbusters Thread right now!
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shabbyblue
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Post subject: Re: Ghostbusters II Santa hats Posted: Sun Oct 10, 2010 8:11 pm |
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Joined: Sun Feb 08, 2009 12:15 pm Posts: 2211 Location: Earth
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I couldn't care less about the Santa hats, and I think it's silly for anyone to pass up this set simply because the hats don't fit. The hats were just a gimmick accessory to market this as a holiday-themed set. The only reason I (and probably most people) are buying this set, is to get the 4 Ghostbusters in their GB2 dark grey jumpsuits.
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Casimir
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Post subject: Re: Ghostbusters II Santa hats Posted: Mon Oct 11, 2010 2:39 am |
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Joined: Sun Nov 04, 2007 6:30 pm Posts: 1105
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shabbyblue wrote: I couldn't care less about the Santa hats, and I think it's silly for anyone to pass up this set simply because the hats don't fit. The hats were just a gimmick accessory to market this as a holiday-themed set. The only reason I (and probably most people) are buying this set, is to get the 4 Ghostbusters in their GB2 dark grey jumpsuits. I don't disagree, but that's not really the point. The point is quality control. C.
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ed case
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Post subject: Re: Ghostbusters II Santa hats Posted: Mon Oct 11, 2010 5:54 am |
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Joined: Sun Mar 14, 2010 9:41 am Posts: 742 Location: Asbury Park, NJ
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Casimir wrote: I don't disagree, but that's not really the point. The point is quality control.
C. Kwal ih tee cun trole? What is this strange language you speak?
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Oklahoma's Man of Steel
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Post subject: Re: Ghostbusters II Santa hats Posted: Mon Oct 11, 2010 6:11 am |
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An Insider |
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Joined: Sun Nov 04, 2007 6:30 pm Posts: 1071 Location: Edmond, Oklahoma
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I was in Allen yesterday too and grabbed one of the packs. I really like the new Venkman head sculpt.
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ian5555
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Post subject: Re: Ghostbusters II Santa hats Posted: Mon Oct 11, 2010 6:43 am |
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Damn you, Autocorrect! |
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I don't have the set but I have seen pics of the set on Ebay with them wearing the hats so some must fit.
Doesn't matter to me though but it's a big mess up for Mattel. Going to pick up this set when I see it for sure even though I wish it was the GB1 uniforms.
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Caped Crusader
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Post subject: Re: Ghostbusters II Santa hats Posted: Mon Oct 11, 2010 7:21 am |
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Joined: Sun Nov 04, 2007 6:30 pm Posts: 3565 Location: Stately Wayne Manor
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I wasn't expecting it to be released quite this early. How much was the set, Casimir? Trying to decide if I want to get it for someone as a gift for Xmas.
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Oklahoma's Man of Steel
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Post subject: Re: Ghostbusters II Santa hats Posted: Mon Oct 11, 2010 7:45 am |
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An Insider |
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Joined: Sun Nov 04, 2007 6:30 pm Posts: 1071 Location: Edmond, Oklahoma
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All my hats actually fit just fine and the price was $59.99
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marillion
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Post subject: Re: Ghostbusters II Santa hats Posted: Mon Oct 11, 2010 8:13 am |
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Super Amigo Fantastico! |
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Joined: Sun Nov 04, 2007 6:30 pm Posts: 8292 Location: Myrtle Beach, SC
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Some hats fit and some don't.
Mattel's reason?
Logistics!
Peace,
Chip
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DanMan
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Post subject: Re: Ghostbusters II Santa hats Posted: Mon Oct 11, 2010 8:42 am |
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The price is a bit high for some repaints, but it is fantastic compared to MattCollector! Nice to see any part of this line actually hitting retail though. I'll probably pick it up after the price drops a bit, if I can still find it.
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Magog
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Post subject: Re: Ghostbusters II Santa hats Posted: Tue Oct 19, 2010 5:58 am |
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Joe G.
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Post subject: Re: Ghostbusters II Santa hats Posted: Tue Oct 19, 2010 6:28 am |
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Joined: Fri Aug 29, 2008 11:14 pm Posts: 1296 Location: Seattle, WA
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Where are you guys getting the $10 off $50 purchase coupon? I'm signed up for TRU Rewards, and I don't think I received that coupon in my email.
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