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 Author: chetzler View Messages Posted By chetzler
 Posted: May 6, 2023 21:12
 Subject: Anyone ever carelessly cut open...
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chetzler (2451)

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...a blind bag and found that you had done this?

Argh!

The worst part is that it may actually enhance the raggedness of the cape, but
I can't sell it since it is damaged and I can't list an incomplete fig.

I suppose if anyone wants a new orc minifig with a damaged cape, I'd throw
it in for free on your order.
 
 Author: tEoS View Messages Posted By tEoS
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tEoS (5297)

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Yes. At least twice. I am now much more careful.

 
Set No: colhp2  Name: Kingsley Shacklebolt, Harry Potter, Series 2 (Complete Set with Stand and Accessories)
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colhp2-13 (Inv) Kingsley Shacklebolt, Harry Potter, Series 2 (Complete Set with Stand and Accessories)
3 Parts, 1 Minifigure, 2020
Sets: Collectible Minifigures: Harry Potter: Harry Potter Series 2
 
Set No: colhp  Name: Harry Potter in Pajamas, Harry Potter, Series 1 (Complete Set with Stand and Accessories)
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colhp-15 (Inv) Harry Potter in Pajamas, Harry Potter, Series 1 (Complete Set with Stand and Accessories)
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In General, chetzler writes:
  ...a blind bag and found that you had done this?

Argh!

The worst part is that it may actually enhance the raggedness of the cape, but
I can't sell it since it is damaged and I can't list an incomplete fig.

I suppose if anyone wants a new orc minifig with a damaged cape, I'd throw
it in for free on your order.
 Author: Nubs_Select View Messages Posted By Nubs_Select
 Posted: May 6, 2023 21:29
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Nubs_Select (4300)

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yah I remember doing that with a figure although I can't remember which (superman
or the monkey king one maybe?)
 Author: macebobo View Messages Posted By macebobo
 Posted: May 6, 2023 21:32
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macebobo (2689)

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Sad to say, yes.

 
Set No: colmar  Name: The Scarlet Witch, Marvel Studios, Series 1 (Complete Set with Stand and Accessories)
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and

 
Set No: colmar  Name: Zombie Hunter Spidey, Marvel Studios, Series 1 (Complete Set with Stand and Accessories)
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within minutes of each other. I put the scissors down and took a break.
 Author: ghyde View Messages Posted By ghyde
 Posted: May 6, 2023 23:03
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ghyde (203)

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In General, chetzler writes:
  ...a blind bag and found that you had done this?

Argh!

The worst part is that it may actually enhance the raggedness of the cape, but
I can't sell it since it is damaged and I can't list an incomplete fig.

I suppose if anyone wants a new orc minifig with a damaged cape, I'd throw
it in for free on your order.

if you had any on hand, you could use some Supermend. It's a UK-based product
but their website states that they ship worldwide.

Looks like one canister of their powder would last you a lifetime!

Cheers ...

ghyde
 Author: ghyde View Messages Posted By ghyde
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ghyde (203)

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In General, ghyde writes:
  In General, chetzler writes:
  ...a blind bag and found that you had done this?

Argh!

The worst part is that it may actually enhance the raggedness of the cape, but
I can't sell it since it is damaged and I can't list an incomplete fig.

I suppose if anyone wants a new orc minifig with a damaged cape, I'd throw
it in for free on your order.

if you had any on hand, you could use some Supermend. It's a UK-based product
but their website states that they ship worldwide.

Looks like one canister of their powder would last you a lifetime!

Cheers ...

ghyde

I should have checked their website more closely, due to Brexit and Customs issues
they can't ship out of the UK at this time. They recommend looking for it
on Amazon.

Cheers ...

ghyde
 Author: pcthurman View Messages Posted By pcthurman
 Posted: May 7, 2023 00:28
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In General, chetzler writes:
  ...a blind bag and found that you had done this?

Argh!

The worst part is that it may actually enhance the raggedness of the cape, but
I can't sell it since it is damaged and I can't list an incomplete fig.

I suppose if anyone wants a new orc minifig with a damaged cape, I'd throw
it in for free on your order.

Yes! It happened to me on
 
Set No: colhp2  Name: Kingsley Shacklebolt, Harry Potter, Series 2 (Complete Set with Stand and Accessories)
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about 2 weeks ago.
 Author: Stellar View Messages Posted By Stellar
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In General, chetzler writes:
  ...a blind bag and found that you had done this?

Argh!

The worst part is that it may actually enhance the raggedness of the cape, but
I can't sell it since it is damaged and I can't list an incomplete fig.

But you can part it out minus the cape

  
I suppose if anyone wants a new orc minifig with a damaged cape, I'd throw
it in for free on your order.
 Author: axaday View Messages Posted By axaday
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In General, chetzler writes:
  ...a blind bag and found that you had done this?

Argh!

The worst part is that it may actually enhance the raggedness of the cape, but
I can't sell it since it is damaged and I can't list an incomplete fig.

I suppose if anyone wants a new orc minifig with a damaged cape, I'd throw
it in for free on your order.

I have done it several times. I did it to a Wicked Queen last week and I didn't
feel better knowing that she was Wicked.
 Author: Ziegelmeister View Messages Posted By Ziegelmeister
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Question in the back...

Why is everyone cutting the bags?
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tEoS (5297)

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Because of the scissor icon on the back. How else do you open them?

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  Question in the back...

Why is everyone cutting the bags?
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 Author: SylvainLS View Messages Posted By SylvainLS
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  I usually put a finger through the tab and rip the bag in half

I heard that only works when you’re all green and say “Grrr!”

[m=sh252]
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Stuart9 (1318)

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You still end up with a torn shirt.

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  In General, UTLF writes:
  I usually put a finger through the tab and rip the bag in half

I heard that only works when you’re all green and say “Grrr!”

[m=sh252]
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In General, UTLF writes:
  I usually put a finger through the tab and rip the bag in half

Oh THOSE bags. I'm sitting here like "What the hell is wrong with you
people?!"
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Licking doesn’t work.



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  Question in the back...

Why is everyone cutting the bags?
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In General, Stuart9 writes:
  Licking doesn’t work.

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chetzler (2451)

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Thanks for the replies, I feel better knowing I'm not the only one who has
done this!
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Clipped the edge on one in the past.

Also had sealed packs caught in seal of outer bag seam, couldn’t remove without
breaking that inner bag.



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  Thanks for the replies, I feel better knowing I'm not the only one who has
done this!
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In General, chetzler writes:
  ...a blind bag and found that you had done this?

Am I the only one that pulls them apart from the back side? They split right
down the seam.
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In General, randyipp writes:
  In General, chetzler writes:
  ...a blind bag and found that you had done this?

Am I the only one that pulls them apart from the back side? They split right
down the seam.

If you just want to verify what fig it is, then a 1 inch cut near the top to
look inside and now you can seal it up with tape, never having touched it!

Cass T
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In General, pcthurman writes:
  If you just want to verify what fig it is, then a 1 inch cut near the top to
look inside and now you can seal it up with tape, never having touched it!

Cass T

I used to cut them behind the rear flap, about 1" so I could verify the figure
but found pulling them apart to be just as easy and still requires no tape with
zero chance of damage.
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No scissors, all my Minifigures are opened like that !

Nicolas
 


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In General, Nicolasamico37 writes:
  No scissors, all my Minifigures are opened like that !

Nicolas

This is the way!