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Post by VampSpike on Jun 1, 2004 6:33:19 GMT -5
I'd have hot legged it round there...if i wasnt stuck in the house looking after the dogs! Ergh! i want it now! Wonder what number i got
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Post by VampSpike on Jun 1, 2004 11:35:15 GMT -5
That seems a bit odd, because if I look at my regular Vampire Willow's head, it DOES show an indent underneath the hair where Trans/Doppel/White/Dark Willow hair would fit. This isnt a trick of light. When i tilt my spellbook forwards so i am looking at a helicopter view, my Vamp Willow has the indent on her forehead aswell. Strange. Anyway my is No. 1913 So who has the lowest number so far?
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Post by TruBuffyFan on Jun 1, 2004 23:33:03 GMT -5
I have regular Vampire Willow Hair... I also dont really see an indent... My number is I think 2304... But it could be 2204...
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Post by kgsk on Jun 2, 2004 8:40:59 GMT -5
My Spellbook, #2534 (possibly 2594) contains a Vampire Willow with "Dopplegangland" hair. Willow's widow's peak is a very distinguishing physical characteristic and, I was very surprised to see the sculptor missed it the first time around. I was pleased to see it fixed in the photos Justice Demon posted and therefore, doubly disappointed that the change was not reflected in the figure I received.
The $64K question: Why does a limited edition exclusive set contain a variant of a figure?
Regarding the packaging: A "flap" cover, along the lines of Sideshow Toy's boxes for its 12" figures, would have given it more of a book feel. The packing as produced is more appropriate to "Willow's Spellbox."
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Post by Rogue on Jun 2, 2004 18:07:35 GMT -5
My Spellbook, #2534 (possibly 2594) contains a Vampire Willow with "Dopplegangland" hair. Willow's widow's peak is a very distinguishing physical characteristic and, I was very surprised to see the sculptor missed it the first time around. I was pleased to see it fixed in the photos Justice Demon posted and therefore, doubly disappointed that the change was not reflected in the figure I received. The $64K question: Why does a limited edition exclusive set contain a variant of a figure? Regarding the packaging: A "flap" cover, along the lines of Sideshow Toy's boxes for its 12" figures, would have given it more of a book feel. The packing as produced is more appropriate to "Willow's Spellbox." Bugger... they would make some kind of stupid variation, and now I have to hope that the one I get is the one with the widow's peak. Well what do you know, I just got mine! Apparently it had been sitting outside the door for an hour now I got #2631, no widow's peak on the Vamp Willow. Dammit. She looks awesome though, just the right amount of blood on her face. I agree that the box should have been made with a flap to make it more like a book... but it really is a nice piece, I can't complain
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Post by BtVSFigs Admin on Jun 2, 2004 18:14:07 GMT -5
They alter them because if theyre the exact same then some won't want them, having bought the individually packed one.
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Post by kakistos on Jun 2, 2004 18:21:13 GMT -5
Vampire Willow Hair- 2457
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Post by Rogue on Jun 2, 2004 18:43:03 GMT -5
They alter them because if theyre the exact same then some won't want them, having bought the individually packed one. True... but they should have made sure that all the sets would have the same damn hairpiece on the Vamp Willows... lol
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Post by kgsk on Jun 3, 2004 8:30:18 GMT -5
Sent a query to Time and Space Toys yesterday regarding the Spellbook Vampire Willow figure and received this reply: Unfortunately, today is the first we've heard of this. We were not aware that there would be any variations. We don't actually see the products we ship to people, since all are in sealed mailer boxes as received from the factory. Most likely this was some sort of production error. We do offer a satisfaction guarantee, so you can return the product if you'd like. Unfortunately, we are now sold out so we do not have a replacement to send you. ************************************* Time & Space Toys www.timeandspacetoys.com
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Post by JusticeDemon on Jun 3, 2004 14:40:30 GMT -5
The different hair is NOT a variant. I've heard back from DST on this. It was certainly not intentional and is most likely a Quality Control issue. Basically, whoever was assembling these must have put the wrong hair on the Vampire Willow. I don't think this makes them any more rare, though. Just an error that doesn't really matter and is only noticable if you really look for it.
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Post by kgsk on Jun 3, 2004 15:01:55 GMT -5
I'm not concerned over rarity — not that kind of collector — just curious as to why the difference.
To me, Willow without her Widow's peak is pretty noticeable. It's a very defining characteristic of the character. The sculptor/licensor/licensee/whoever, should have caught the omission.
Quality control issue or not, it's still quite a blunder.
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Post by Ebola on Jun 4, 2004 3:24:21 GMT -5
My set is #2007 with Vampire Willow hair. I would have preferred the variant Vamp Willow but at least there is no defect and the paint Ops are good on all three figures.
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Post by magickgrrl on Jun 4, 2004 11:06:37 GMT -5
I have #2272 without the widow's peak. I wish I hadn't noticed it. Like someone said, Willow without her widow's peak is very un-Willowy. I have no complaints with the rest of the set. It's totally amazing. I'm a loose collector, but I haven't brought myself to take these out of the box yet. I looked forward the most to vampire Willow. Dopplegangland is one of my all time favorite eps.
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Post by So Good on Jun 5, 2004 6:40:17 GMT -5
Vampire Willow Hair - 1372
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Post by VampSpike on Jun 5, 2004 6:44:28 GMT -5
Vampire Willow Hair - 1372 NOOOOOOOOOOOO! Someone got a lower number than me!.......I mean Congratualtions on picking one up
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Post by werewolf on Jun 5, 2004 10:35:35 GMT -5
Actually VampSpike, exactly 1,912 people all got lower #s than you, so don't worry
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