Hey Guys,
I wanted to share that I recently received the Spectre cane and I am disappointed by what I received.
Packaging:
After opening the box I was really underwhelmed by how the cane was displayed within its packaging. There is this black cloth layered on top of foam where the item is cradled. Taking the cane out of the cloth draped cradle resulted in the cloth coming out of the foam. After looking further it was never securely fashioned to the foam insert. Not a great first experience with the product. Additionally, the story card that comes with the item is a double sided flimsy print out. No story booklet, nothing to read or get excited about. This was previously in all of the other props. No stand or a plaque either. The paper quality is also subpar. Easily could be thrown away if you are not careful.
Cane:
The cane is merely just a wood stick with a very heavy metal skull glued to the top. The area where the cane is inserted into the skull part looks to be glued in and was painted over with a not great touch up job. The weight distribution between the heavy metal skull and the light wood is really silly and makes it feel that much more like FE skimped on the materials.
Closing thoughts:
I am torn over the purchase. I have other props from FE (Golden Gun, Jaws teeth, tarot cards and THUNDERBALL/DAD breathers) and felt like all of those had great quality and presentation with the packaging, stands and info pamphlets. This item just feels Cheap and lacking fanboy detail. I am honestly debating returning, but as I said in the beginning, I am torn. As a huge fan and a collector I just want to like it so much more than I really should. I also ordered the Day of the Dead Mask and am worried now I am going receive another sub par item soon.
Has anyone received their items yet? And if so, what are your thoughts and experiences?