Hello my fellow collectors!
It's been awhile ^^;
I wont even try to update with all the merch I've acquired in the past several months. But I did get a grail of sorts.
Its the official UFO Arcanine plush! I've had the bootleg version [left] but was never satisfied with not having the legit one. To be honest I was never fond of the chibi look, but after getting the legit one I have a new outlook on it. It's a pretty nice plush afterall, especially since Arcanine gets so few (I see you new Tomy plush and I WANT). Thanks to
pokedolllover !!
However my main story for you all is that of despair and repair.
My lovely dog decided it would be a good idea to chew on some extra Growlithe and Arcanine tomy figures. I don't even know how she got them in the first place, but luckily these were just extras. Pictures of the carnage/repair + story under the cut.
Now I know, it looks pretty bad...okay really bad. I mean Arcanine doesn't even have a face anymore! Instead of throwing these guys in the trash I thought I'd take this opportunity to try and repair them myself. I mean I really had nothing to lose right?
Progress! Growlithe wasn't too bad, just needed a tail repair, facial reconstruction, and fur transplant. Overall the patient did very well and recovered quickly. Arcanine on the other hand needed some major help. 3 paws were missing, a good chuck of tail, complete facial construction, and other random fur spots. Lets just say Arcanine's hospital bill would've been a big bowl of yikes, however he was covered with insurance. After some trying and patience (and finding 2 out of 3 paws in my bed) Arcanine started to take shape once more and recovered just as well.
The big reveal! With a fresh coat of paint and gloss (why are tomys so small omg) they look pretty darn good. I'm pretty happy with the result and am glad I didn't just toss them. I don't think Arcanine will ever know Bite again, but Flamethrower still works I'm sure. I also love how smuge Growlithe looks now lol. Overall a pretty happy ending, and a lesson learned (even if you think the dog can't get to it, put it higher up).
I have also updated my sales post for SSS! Please please PLEASE someone take the Eevee plush. I need the room ;_;
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Until next time!
Happy Collecting ~