Ebay Purchase - was this repaired at some point (AE 025) (1 Viewer)

[zblang]

I just got this from ebay. As it was an older set, I paid a premium and don't mind about that. But looking at the figure's right shoulder, do you think this was repaired? If you have one, can you take a look and let me know if there is some variation of color at the shoulder and the shoulder joint line is slightly visible. Thanks

 

[mikemiller1955]

Zach...the coloration looks okay...I don't know how consitent they can actually be in a mass production line...

concerning the gap (exposed joint)...I collect this series and several of the figures have an exposed gap in places...

 

[jazzeum]

Zach,

If you don't like the discoloration and don't want to try to touch it up yourself, I can probably get Mike to fix it.

Let me know.

Brad

 

[Fubar]

The fig had to be cast and assembled in kit form with the arms out like that. Getting a entire figure out of a very deep/thick mold would be possible, but not a good production process. Too many problems. Better to do them in pieces and factory assembled . Thus a seam, hard to hide on a bare shoulder, but done about as well as possible.
FuBaR

 

[jazzeum]

I don't have a good photo of the particular figure in question but if you look at the extreme left figure in the photo below, which I took from Toy Soldiers USA, you can see the seam in the right arm.

 

[zblang]

Thanks for the responses. It doesn't really bother me, I just didn't want to have paid a premium for a repair. I'm satisfied!

 

[Iron Brigade]

Do not worry, your K&C EA 025 set you got via an eBay deal looks splendid!

Iron Brigade"

 

[zblang]

Was it from you?

I am quite pleased with it. I have loved this set for so long and finally decided I HAD to have it!