That's what it is for me. I don't like masks/rubs on some sculpts. On the original RxH figures, I'm still not into it. They work best for me free. These (and the Skulltoys mashups) I like this way though. Case by case. No overall declarations or strict rules. I think it's funny too to reuse the dead stock this way.
what a cavalier thing to say to those of us dealing with this issue. here is what it looks like after an acetone repair by matt himself, which took months of careful work. i hope all your toys turn out like this and make you happy.
Geeez, I really want that gold one. It's been quite a while since I've lusted over any RxH this much.