Black & White Mickey

Postby **brooklyn_geek** » Mon Dec 14, 2015 8:19 pm

So I just got the b&w Mickey's today...and I gotta say...not cool...Apparently there was an issue with the paint. The black ink looks like it ran into his face. A customer of mine emailed me telling me he'd bought one from another retailer and that this was an issue, but I figured it was a fluke. I guess not. I'm going to have some people pretty upset at me...no words...

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Postby **0xTurtle** » Mon Dec 14, 2015 8:23 pm

Oh man

not cool at all, that's unfortunate. So was of the stock you received like this? I was looking forward to tracking one of these down but I'm not as sure.

Postby **brooklyn_geek** » Mon Dec 14, 2015 8:41 pm

0xTurtle wrote:Oh man not cool at all, that's unfortunate. So was of the stock you received like this? I was looking forward to tracking one of these down but I'm not as sure.

It's the whole shipment and I have a feeling ALL of them have this issue. I know of one other retailer who has them in stock & noticed he didn't add pics of the actual item as we both typically do when things come in, he's using the stock/glam photo. This is the worst I've ever seen a hikari look...save your money.

Postby **0xTurtle** » Mon Dec 14, 2015 8:47 pm

brooklyn_geek wrote:It's the whole shipment and I have a feeling ALL of them have this issue. I know of one other retailer who has them in stock & noticed he didn't add pics of the actual item as we both typically do when things come in, he's using the stock/glam photo. This is the worst I've ever seen a hikari look...save your money.

Thanks man, I appreciate the heads up :thumbleft:

I took a quick look to see if there are any actual pics of them on eBay auctions and there are a few, they look pretty much like you described above

that's tough, I was really looking forward to this one too.

Postby **thejosh2010** » Mon Dec 14, 2015 9:20 pm

Fingers crossed mine doesn't come like that...would be so sad!!

Postby **Squird** » Mon Dec 14, 2015 9:29 pm

Is it maybe supposed to look like a patina?

I have some older Warner Brother bobbleheads where they did a wash to make them look old and vintage-y.

(and yes, it does look like one of them is drooling ink)

Postby **buf12sbr** » Mon Dec 14, 2015 9:31 pm

Squird wrote:Is it maybe supposed to look like a patina?

I have some older Warner Brother bobbleheads where they did a wash to make them look old and vintage-y.

(and yes, it does look like one of them is drooling ink)

thats was my thinking too. Gives it a hand drawn look too it.

Postby **Squird** » Mon Dec 14, 2015 9:34 pm

And since I'm getting one, I'm hoping it is intentional.

Postby **brooklyn_geek** » Tue Dec 15, 2015 5:49 pm

Squird wrote:And since I'm getting one, I'm hoping it is intentional.

So I spoke with my people at Funko...apparently the look is intentional. It's supposed to look "vintage". I have already heard two complaints from customers who didn't like that look and I'm not a fan myself. I don't see the point in it, but everyone I know who's seen it up close is like "ugh". I hope people enjoy the look more than I do...

Postby **lovetheangels** » Wed Dec 16, 2015 2:42 pm

The reason I have never been a big fan of glam shots. Oh well I guess if they are all like that not a thing you can do about it.

Postby **mohawkjones** » Wed Dec 16, 2015 3:35 pm

That is a bummer but at least we know it is an intended effect and not a defect. I am very happy with my original Mickey. I will hold judgement until I have B&W in-hand...

Postby **batman0316** » Thu Dec 17, 2015 9:57 am

Got mine today and it looks pretty bad...not a fan of it at all. Plus paint got on the window by the nose as well which kind of sucks.

Postby **funkystark** » Thu Dec 17, 2015 11:29 am

Yikes not a fan of that at all, I get what they were going for but I would've preferred nice clean lines.

Postby **Funko_Bandido** » Thu Dec 17, 2015 12:04 pm

I'm glad I picked up the color one- It's so nice!

Postby **FunkoNewb** » Thu Dec 17, 2015 2:11 pm

Glad I got the pre order for the gold one. I thought the b&w looked good in glam but I'm not a fan of how it came out either

Postby **MartinMtz702** » Thu Dec 17, 2015 3:03 pm

intentional. blah. on well. ill keep mine as is, and will probably try and acquire a 2nd from an unhappy buyer at a discount to repaint it.

Website · Postby **Spiffythedog** » Thu Dec 17, 2015 3:15 pm

So I was so excited when I saw the postman deliver my box from Gemini today, until I opened it... Is it just me, or is something wrong with the paint? I'm not sure if it's intentional?? The white parts look like they have a black paint wash. Not what I was expecting looking at the glam? Maybe it's correct but it's not what I thought it would be, and I kind of think it looks just dirty :/

Website · Postby **Spiffythedog** » Thu Dec 17, 2015 3:17 pm

batman0316 wrote:Got mine today and it looks pretty bad...not a fan of it at all. Plus paint got on the window by the nose as well which kind of sucks.

Wow I'm seeing yours now too... I guess the black was intentional? Wow...

Postby **thejosh2010** » Thu Dec 17, 2015 3:32 pm

batman0316 wrote:Got mine today and it looks pretty bad...not a fan of it at all. Plus paint got on the window by the nose as well which kind of sucks.

I'm so sorry your Mickey turned out. Like that..really hoping mine doesn't have a bloody nose. Too :-&

Postby **buf12sbr** » Thu Dec 17, 2015 5:14 pm

I thought it would come out better with that look, but seem more pics of it I canceled my order and will just go with the gold and regular

Postby **brooklyn_geek** » Thu Dec 17, 2015 5:16 pm

I was told by a Funko employee that the art department stated that this was intentional. In my opinion it was a BAD move. Why wouldn't you just keep it simple and make them uniform? I think this was a mistake and the damage control was to put it out there that they were going for a look, but I could be wrong. I just question the good sense in calling it black and white & stating that its supposed to be a vintage look when they just look dirty.

Postby **lovetheangels** » Thu Dec 17, 2015 6:14 pm

Got mine in today. I have to say it is probably the worst looking funko product I have ever bought. Not a big complainer on paint jobs but these are not good. A couple of customers saw it today in the office and asked if I painted it myself. I laughed and told them no but I may try to repaint it.

Postby **Squird** » Thu Dec 17, 2015 6:29 pm

I don't think it's damage control to say they were going for a 'look'. I think they had a really cool vintage look in mind, but the wash got FUBAR'd in the execution. I bet the samples for approval looked much better than what we're seeing get released.

I, too wish that they had left it at black and white. If the results are as uneven as I've seen so far, many collectors will be very disappointed. I've decided not to find out how mine turned out and just cancelled my order with EE.

Postby **Squird** » Thu Dec 17, 2015 6:30 pm

I do, however, LOVE the Classic Mickey. Best Hikari ever!

Website · Postby **Spiffythedog** » Thu Dec 17, 2015 8:40 pm

Well... Submitted a request to return my BW Mickey to Gemini I but they rejected my return request. I've been very happy with all my orders from Gemini so I'm disappointed that this was the response. I guess my only option is to sell on secondary market, but am also concerned anyone I sell it to will also be disappointed. This is just crappy ... :/

Postby **mohawkjones** » Thu Dec 17, 2015 11:55 pm

Spiffythedog wrote:Well... Submitted a request to return my BW Mickey to Gemini I but they rejected my return request. I've been very happy with all my orders from Gemini so I'm disappointed that this was the response. I guess my only option is to sell on secondary market, but am also concerned anyone I sell it to will also be disappointed. This is just crappy ... :/

Yeah, but you can not really blame them if they have a no return/refund policy. It is a huge bummer on how the B&W Mickey turned out but that is on Funko and not Gemini. Buyer remorse is a tough one to cover. Trust me, I am bummed about how the B&W turned out as well. The glam showed no signs of the fake antiquing.

Postby **Squird** » Fri Dec 18, 2015 12:37 am

mohawkjones wrote:
Spiffythedog wrote:Well... Submitted a request to return my BW Mickey to Gemini I but they rejected my return request. I've been very happy with all my orders from Gemini so I'm disappointed that this was the response. I guess my only option is to sell on secondary market, but am also concerned anyone I sell it to will also be disappointed. This is just crappy ... :/

Yeah, but you can not really blame them if they have a no return/refund policy. It is a huge bummer on how the B&W Mickey turned out but that is on Funko and not Gemini. Buyer remorse is a tough one to cover. Trust me, I am bummed about how the B&W turned out as well. The glam showed no signs of the fake antiquing.

Not the first time you see it, no. If you go back and look at the glam now (I did), you can see that something is off in the creases of Mickey's cheeks, but that's because you know what to look for.

I love the original and I hope there are some more Mickey colorways down the line. I'd love to see him in some of the sparkly and multi-colored paint schemes.

Postby **gxwhyelle** » Fri Dec 18, 2015 12:49 am

All I can say is that I'm really glad I dont collect the Hikari line (yet...wait till more Marvel come next year...) because Mickey is really a great sculpt.

Postby **poppetmaster** » Fri Dec 18, 2015 3:42 am

After seeing the pictures posted above of how it looks in person, I am pretty p***. With the glam photo, I expected it to be black and white....like the black and white POPs. WHY the hell would you do this??? Mine is coming from PopCultcha...not going to be a happy camper when it arrives if I see the runs everywhere.

Postby **0xTurtle** » Fri Dec 18, 2015 11:59 am

poppetmaster wrote:After seeing the pictures posted above of how it looks in person, I am pretty p***. With the glam photo, I expected it to be black and white....like the black and white POPs. WHY the hell would you do this??? Mine is coming from PopCultcha...not going to be a happy camper when it arrives if I see the runs everywhere.

I hope to never see the runs everywhere, I don't pack extra undies lol

but seriously, I've seen a few that didn't look bad, more luck of the draw I think. Best of luck though and keep us posted!

Postby **poppetmaster** » Fri Dec 18, 2015 1:04 pm

Oh I will definitely post a picture, good or bad. Hopefully it will be here early next week. It hit customs on the 14th (coming from PopCultcha)

Postby **thejosh2010** » Fri Dec 18, 2015 1:51 pm

Mine should arrive today or tomorrow and I'm just hoping it isn't terrible. It will be my second Hikari and I don't think it will be a regretful purchase, but I may be less pleased if Mickey looks like he's been in a bar fight... lol

Postby **lexiyrock** » Fri Dec 18, 2015 4:37 pm

Spiffythedog wrote:Well... Submitted a request to return my BW Mickey to Gemini I but they rejected my return request. I've been very happy with all my orders from Gemini so I'm disappointed that this was the response. I guess my only option is to sell on secondary market, but am also concerned anyone I sell it to will also be disappointed. This is just crappy ... :/

If you sell it for retail, I don't see you having any trouble selling it fast.

Website · Postby **Spiffythedog** » Fri Dec 18, 2015 5:30 pm

lexiyrock wrote:
Spiffythedog wrote:Well... Submitted a request to return my BW Mickey to Gemini I but they rejected my return request. I've been very happy with all my orders from Gemini so I'm disappointed that this was the response. I guess my only option is to sell on secondary market, but am also concerned anyone I sell it to will also be disappointed. This is just crappy ... :/

If you sell it for retail, I don't see you having any trouble selling it fast.

You're probably right.... I am just worried about negative feedback because someone feels like I sold them a badly painted item (not knowing that they're all like this)

Postby **mohawkjones** » Fri Dec 18, 2015 8:09 pm

Spiffythedog wrote:
lexiyrock wrote:
Spiffythedog wrote:Well... Submitted a request to return my BW Mickey to Gemini I but they rejected my return request. I've been very happy with all my orders from Gemini so I'm disappointed that this was the response. I guess my only option is to sell on secondary market, but am also concerned anyone I sell it to will also be disappointed. This is just crappy ... :/

If you sell it for retail, I don't see you having any trouble selling it fast.

You're probably right.... I am just worried about negative feedback because someone feels like I sold them a badly painted item (not knowing that they're all like this)

Take lots of good pictures and you will be fine.

Postby **0xTurtle** » Fri Dec 18, 2015 8:11 pm

mohawkjones wrote:
Spiffythedog wrote:
lexiyrock wrote:
Spiffythedog wrote:Well... Submitted a request to return my BW Mickey to Gemini I but they rejected my return request. I've been very happy with all my orders from Gemini so I'm disappointed that this was the response. I guess my only option is to sell on secondary market, but am also concerned anyone I sell it to will also be disappointed. This is just crappy ... :/

If you sell it for retail, I don't see you having any trouble selling it fast.

You're probably right.... I am just worried about negative feedback because someone feels like I sold them a badly painted item (not knowing that they're all like this)

Take lots of good pictures and you will be fine.

I'd actually love to see a pic or 2, these seem to be all over the place.

Postby **lexiyrock** » Sat Dec 19, 2015 1:39 pm

Best way to fix this issue is to Tweet Funko about it and screenshot their response. Then use it on your auctions or to reply buyers. It is not your fault as the seller because it is not damage but intentionally painted that way.

Postby **KMFH11** » Sat Dec 19, 2015 4:17 pm

Man...sorry bout that paint job. Hopefully its not with all the Mickeys. If I got one like that I would try and custom it. But, i'd probably end up making it look worse lol

Postby **lexiyrock** » Sat Dec 19, 2015 4:40 pm

This might be an option but try at your own risk: Use Magic Eraser on the white areas to see if the black smears come out.

Postby **Mauison** » Sat Dec 19, 2015 10:24 pm

When I first read about the paint job, I thought uh oh, but I just got my B/W Mickey today and I think it actually looks pretty good. I took him out of the box (of course) and it actually does have that "vintage" feel Funko says they were going for. As the saying goes, "photos don't do it justice".

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