Agreed. It looks less "cute" - is that the word I'm looking for?
TrickOrTreatStudios Gizmo 1:1 Puppet
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Agreed. It looks less "cute" - is that the word I'm looking for?
Mr Mold Maker
Master Member
EDIT: I'll keep my criticisms of Zephro as a businessman off the thread as it isn't considerably relevant.
Onto topic.. The latex is my only issue with the piece. I've had the ToTs latex rip on me before, and as PoopaPapaPalps mentions, I've heard of the latex getting crumbly in just a few years of ownership. A good friend actually owns a haunted attraction and the masks hardly make the season.
Obviously if it's just sitting it on a shelf out of sunlight, it may be fine, but I'd be super worried of any aggressive repainting techniques. I honestly don't believe it would hold up to stripping and repainting with rubber cement for example.
Onto topic.. The latex is my only issue with the piece. I've had the ToTs latex rip on me before, and as PoopaPapaPalps mentions, I've heard of the latex getting crumbly in just a few years of ownership. A good friend actually owns a haunted attraction and the masks hardly make the season.
Obviously if it's just sitting it on a shelf out of sunlight, it may be fine, but I'd be super worried of any aggressive repainting techniques. I honestly don't believe it would hold up to stripping and repainting with rubber cement for example.
Just got my shipment notification, I should have it in hand in 2-3 days and will post pics.
OOF! Gizmo arrived today...wow what a piece of crap. First of all it was packed in a box without any bubble wrap or anything. And as you can see from the comparison pic, it looks like Gizmo went out on a bender. The worst part is the fur on his chin that wasn't present in any of the pictures on the website. The ears also appear to be a different shape. Oh and they punctured the tags through his ear so that will leave a hole when you take them out...
Also, as far as the hand puppet functionality, there's only room in the legs - the head and arms aren't open.
Gonna try and get my money back. I'd pay maybe $20 for this thing, not $70!
Also, as far as the hand puppet functionality, there's only room in the legs - the head and arms aren't open.
Gonna try and get my money back. I'd pay maybe $20 for this thing, not $70!
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Solos blaster
Sr Member
Well, that's...real unfortunate. To say the least.
WOW, What an absolute piece of ****.
I was going to check it out and try to be the positive guy, but dammit *I* can make THAT... I could make that BETTER.
Ah well.
Get your money back! ha.
Customrelic
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Ive been looking for gizmo for years. I almost bought this one but it was out if stock. Glad i saw the review on here lol. Now i know i should look elsewhere
Solos blaster
Sr Member
Same here. I really want Gizmo and Stripe Mogwai and someday, a gremlin Stripe.
I really had hoped these were gonna be them. I'd say "you get what you pay for", but wow this Gizmo isn't even worth that. Ugh, I hope you get your money back too.
I really had hoped these were gonna be them. I'd say "you get what you pay for", but wow this Gizmo isn't even worth that. Ugh, I hope you get your money back too.
I still say wait until you see what some of the talented people here do with that. I saw someone take those crappy Spencer's Chucky and Bride of Chucky dolls and make them close to screen accurate. I am betting with this as a base, we will see somebody do an amazing transformation.
Well I emailed and asked for my money back. I think the product page says they will only do exchanges if there are manufacturer defects, but to me the entire thing is a manufacturer defect.
I mean they can't be happy with the way it turned out. And I was surprised it came early. The original release date was October/November. They still had time to send these back to the factory.
Mr Mold Maker
Master Member
I was honestly expecting it to be way worse. It needs work, obviously, but with some work it could be passable. Not a great piece by anymeans... And certainly NOT for $70... If this was closer to $40 I think it would be perfect for modifications.
ScottyBates
New Member
I ordered two of these guys with plans to mod, but wow is this upsetting to see. The hands especially look horrible! It could be salvaged with a re fur and some glass eyes but those hands are unacceptable!
Customrelic
Well-Known Member
They shouldnt give you a prob sending it back. But if for some reason they dont, ill buy it from you. Even though it isnt the best one, my son saw it earlier and wants one lol. Hes too young to know the difference
Yeah it looks like a latex mitt - the fingers aren't carved out.
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OK cool! I'll keep you posted!
Welp after 2 emails, no response. So that's some pretty crummy costumer service. Put out a crap product then hide.
Customrelic if you want it, it's yours! Send me a PM and I'll make you a deal.
Customrelic if you want it, it's yours! Send me a PM and I'll make you a deal.
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