Same here, my Runner-Up edition of Rogue has shipping info uploaded on 4/30 with no movement. The last figure I bought was Harley and I think Mondo QC'd her in the US before shipping.
Speaking of DHL, what's the transit time for them out of China? Some of my DHL packages from Japan arrive overnight or three days at the max. Do they require a signature? I have an electronic release set up for my Japanese packages.
@mrboshek for the past few Mondo deliveries, once it starts moving it seemed to take about a week to reach me in Massachusetts. I don't recall having to sign for any of them, but can't say for sure. I think the last 4 releases have all gone from China to my door with no stop in Texas for an onshore check.
I also got a shipping notification for the limited edition Rogue last week where the only activity was just saying the shipping information was received.
On a different note, I finally was able to open up a backlog of these, including Omega Red, Gambit, and Logan. They're absolutely incredible figures. My Omega Red, though, has a locked-in elbow articulation on his left arm. I haven't tried to force movement too hard as I suspect it would break. Usually I would just put a figure under hot water or use a blow dryer, but I'm a little worried that'll cause paint issues. Anyone tried that before and/or had a similar experience with Omega Red?
On another note, I'm really hoping they spread out the remaining ones we know about (Cyclops, Spider-Man, Black Spider-Man, and Venom) throughout the rest of the year and don't do like three at once. These are incredible figures, but the price is high. I feel like you also have to buy them immediately now given many are timed and are even starting to sell out quickly like Rogue. I doubt any company will ever be putting out anything that looks as screen accurate for these Marvel properties again.
@gpmartin414 my Omega Red had some tight elbows and shoulders, but I don't recall needing to use anything other than force to get them going. I definitely used some hot water on the alternate heads and had no issues with the paint. As long as it's not boiling you should be okay.
I received this email from Mondo last week, assuming others got the same:
We're reaching out to everyone who purchased an X-Men: The Animated Series - Rogue 1/6 Scale Figure Limited Edition and Regular Edition in regard to a potential defect that may or may not have affected your order. The potential defect may affect one or more of the eye placements on the Rogue portraits.
Our team is working with the manufacturer to gauge the extent of the issue and rest assured we are seeking a resolution.
If you've ordered this figure and noticed this defect on any of the portraits, please reach out using our Contact Us form, confirm your shipping address, and we'll be happy to set up a free replacement order.
Thank you for your patience, dedication to this line, and helping our team strive to bring the highest quality collectible to your shelves.
Thanks again,
Your friends at Mondo
My order still hasn't had any movement/updates to the tracking going back to April 30 so I have no idea if my figure will be affected. Perhaps though that's why things have slowed if they noticed the error on their final production figures and had the factory hold off until they could all be inspected before shipment.
Got that email as well with no movement from the tracking number. I haven’t seen anyone receive the deluxe version of Rogue yet - maybe it’s that?
Oh jeez, now I have to worry about wonky eyes? My figure has made it through DHL processing in Cincinnati. I didn't notice this email until just now, but I did get one on May 24. I have the regular edition coming.
When the first She-Ra reviews were posted, I was practically screaming at my screen looking at multiple reviews of She-Ra with a flattened nose and nobody was even mentioning it. I must've been one of the first to notify CS because they wanted me to send the whole figure back. Later on they gave everyone a new sculpt when it became a known widespread problem.
I have a limited number of Mondo figures, but this is potentially the third one that may need replacement parts, the other being He-Man and his break apart torso.
Errors like this don't bother me so long as the manufacturer fixes it. Yeah, it would be better to get it right the first time, but as long as I get what I was sold on I'm content.
Mondo will make good on this, no one needs to worry. We will all get a Rogue figure that we are happy with.
Found a review of Rogue (Regular edition)
Overall I think she looks good, but definitely not a home run.
I agree with many of that guy's assessments. Now that the frenzy's died died down I'm happy that I didn't shell out the money on this. This line, for as great as it's accuracy to the show is, it's just not the scale I collect, and the articulation restrictions kill it for me.
I've seen afew people getting their Rogue's in on Instagram and their pictures seem to show sloppy paint isn't a contained issue. I agree with him that the hair is off, and the head itself, minus the hair, is bulbous.
My main issue is that the neutral face, to me, is an artists interpretation of animated Rogue (Jubilee suffered from this, her lips, like Rogue, are just weird and pouty). I'd rather they were a direct copy of show animation cells like Gambit and Magneto seem to be. They injected something, some glamorizing, that I'm sure will appeal to the fanboys, but it wasn't from the show, and it doesn't necessarily make it better. If you're looking for how to do it, look no further than Diamond Select's XTAS Rogue bust.
The winking and angry faces don't suffer this fate thankfully, they look spot on.
Found another vid -
I think Rogue's face, for whatever reason, is hard to nail down in plastic. I don't think any, including the DS bust, look like a deadringer for her. With the Mondo figure, I think it's the eyes that are a little big and overdone when it comes to the lashes. She often had really full lips in the show. Her hair is also hard to nail down. I doubt I'll display this figure when I get it with the default portrait.
I think Robo got it right - it's all in the headband. Everyone does it low and straight across and it should be rounded and further back on the head.