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'Polystone' officially Sucks, + collectible discussion.

POSTED BY: chrisisall
UPDATED: Sunday, February 5, 2012 06:47
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Saturday, January 21, 2012 12:38 AM

FYI, I just got a replica that shall go unnamed, and it was made of that crap Polystone (basically resin watered down heavily with powered limestone), and it was on a shelf where a Hot Wheels Back to the Future car rolled off & grazed it & SMASH!!!! Fortunately, my modeling skillz came in handy to repair it, but OMBuddha, what CRAP Polystone is!!!
Never, NEVER again will I purchase anything made of that ruttin' stuff.

Sorry China, that's a FAIL.



The laughing Chrisisall


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Saturday, January 21, 2012 12:59 AM

I'm sorry, but you must have gotten a crappy polystone model. I've gotten a few in the past and they are amazing.

I'd see if you could get your money back.

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Saturday, January 21, 2012 1:30 AM

My friend Chris got a 'replica that shall not be named' and said that it has "Bent parts and loose parts that feel like they're about to fall off". Now I'm nervous about getting one.

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Saturday, January 21, 2012 2:29 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Bronnen:
I'm sorry, but you must have gotten a crappy polystone model. I've gotten a few in the past and they are amazing.


No. I'M sorry, but polystone SUCKS. It's like model osteoporosis. Good if you don't TOUCH it... but....
Can't I JUST pay more for a GOOD thing????
If it HAS to be made in China, can't it be less breakable than a Christmas ornament??

I guess I'm living in the past.


The laughing Chrisisall

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Saturday, January 21, 2012 4:20 AM

The ones I've gotten have taken abuse much better than pure resin ones I have. And it's actually more expensive than a resin model. At least the stuff I've gotten has been.

Either way, I wouldn't get anything from China to begin with, unless its insanely cheap or you don't mind going through the hassle to get your money back.

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Saturday, January 21, 2012 5:11 AM

Just a reminder, the new Mal pistol will also be made of polystone,
so buy it only if you want it as a display piece.
It will not stand up to costuming or rough handling.

Mike

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Saturday, January 21, 2012 5:24 AM

The one from QMX?

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Saturday, January 21, 2012 8:42 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Bronnen:
The one from QMX?



Yes, the new QMx BDM Serenity Mal pistol is going to be made from polystone with a metal wash.
It will look beautiful in a display case,
but it will most likely not be suitable for costuming or rough handling.
So, look at all the pretties,
but don't be droppin' it!

Mike

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Saturday, January 21, 2012 5:25 PM

I know two people that wore the QMx 'stunt' Mal as costume sidearms and both are broken. Not for play, only display.

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Saturday, January 21, 2012 6:14 PM

I done bought me my own resin Mal gun kit... man it's SOLID.


The laughing Chrisisall

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