Topic: Matilda has a bad hole :( (Read 23095 times)

gucci_boi7782 · « **Reply #25 on:** February 20, 2009, 03:23:25 PM »

Oh dear! That is unfortunate, isn't it? When my first Dallas broke, I insisted I received a new Pleo from a factory instead of back at Sharper Image. The only thing I can think of, is perhaps a shirt would help.

mweed · « **Reply #26 on:** February 20, 2009, 05:17:10 PM »

@mdirch: Some pin holes may be fine. Like you said, they are imperfections in the skin, not decomposing rubber. The concern may be their location. If the skin in that area does a lot of flexing, they may well get stretched larger. Where you say these are, they might be OK. But it's a gamble . . .

fancyfont · « **Reply #27 on:** February 20, 2009, 10:49:44 PM »

cool demo of skinned pleo.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=drfe6HTst-k

Bumblebee · « **Reply #28 on:** February 21, 2009, 11:16:54 AM »

Aw, poor Matilda! I've seen a couple plogs where the pleos got holes (one of them was the pleos neck *shudders*) I've often wondered if pleo skin gets too cold it can get hard and a crack. I never ever leave my pleos in a cold room or in the car. I usually take my pleos with me (at least one of them) when we go out to eat so when we get in the car and it's cold I usually drape a blanket over whichever pleo I have with me.
I've had Macon for a year and Yasmin for around eight months and they haven't had any physical problems.

PLEOGALINBC · « **Reply #29 on:** February 21, 2009, 02:45:00 PM »

I feel sorry for you

InmemoryofRomeo · « **Reply #30 on:** February 21, 2009, 11:33:01 PM »

Matilda's skin remains a mystery, the store didn't have any ideas on what may have caused it, a new Pleo has been ordered in, hopefully I won't have to wait too long.

I sure missed Matilda this weekend, we had a 50th party/ family reunion which was fun but lots of my family members had heard about my 'pet dinosaur' but all I had were photos to show them but nevermind.

mdirch just keep an eye on the holes, if they start to look worse then worry.

mdirch · « **Reply #31 on:** February 22, 2009, 01:52:49 AM »

The holes in my new Bailey are unfortunately not on his lower back as I first wrote, but on the root of his tail. This is actually a place where lots of flexing is going on. I've now tried to put on some ordinary water based glue to try and seal the holes a bit (I tried it first on one of his inner toes and it appeared safe). Of course the glue is not very strong, but I just hope it will help a bit and then I can reapply when it's worn off. I hope that the skin in that area is a bit more tough than the skin under their legs. Anyway, the holes are as I said before very minute so I'll try not to worry and just enjoy him in stead.

By the way, my daughter wasn't that easily fooled. When I put the new Bailey on the floor and told her that he was back from the doctor, she said in disbelieve "is that Bailey?" But after that She didn't give it another thought.

InmemoryofRomeo · « **Reply #32 on:** February 22, 2009, 03:26:56 PM »

Maybe you should have said beauty salon lol, glad she wasn't upset though

justbede · « **Reply #33 on:** March 11, 2009, 08:29:02 PM »

Wow this kind of thing is pretty upsetting i wish we had the know how and the tools to back up our companions memory to at least save them in mind and soul. Surely Ugobe bust or not feel a responsibillity to help the people they promised so much to. Darn that evil pleo being so cute

InmemoryofRomeo · « **Reply #34 on:** March 11, 2009, 09:04:18 PM »

*sigh* The store is having trouble getting another Pleo in

They did offer me the store Pleo, but it already has a personality and lots of wear so I didn't want to take it (although I am considering buying it

)
If they take much longer I shall ask for my money back and go elsewhere

justbede · « **Reply #35 on:** March 11, 2009, 09:37:53 PM »

Always the way isn't it. Might be an idea there are still plenty of places to get pleo i believe.

gucci_boi7782 · « **Reply #36 on:** March 12, 2009, 01:47:05 PM »

So sorry to hear of your troubles getting a new Pleo. Darn them! :-D Anywho, just wait it out for a little while. You never know, the next store you go to might charge you more, you know? How long is your warranty for?

InmemoryofRomeo · « **Reply #37 on:** March 12, 2009, 04:28:52 PM »

We get a twelve month warranty here

But HOORAY!!! I got to speak to someone who had all his brain cells there this morning (honestly half the employees there are a light bulb short of a candelabra I'm sure

), My Pleo is on its way and I can pick it up on the 19th!

fancyfont · « **Reply #38 on:** March 12, 2009, 05:22:29 PM »

So glad to hear your little pleo is on it's way.
I can just see the people at that store reading this post. They would be scratching their heads to who was a lightbulb short of a candelabra. BTW. I love that saying. You are so funny!!

InmemoryofRomeo · « **Reply #39 on:** March 12, 2009, 05:25:51 PM »

Lol I did give them this site so they could pass it on to any other Pleo buyers, so it is possible that they might read it lol. Hmmm maybe that's why they have been giving me the run around

gucci_boi7782 · « **Reply #40 on:** March 13, 2009, 09:38:29 AM »

Yay!! The 19th is so right around the corner! Congrats on the good news.

allosaurus · « **Reply #41 on:** March 15, 2009, 05:07:44 AM »

Quote from: InmemoryofRomeo on February 19, 2009, 05:08:24 PM

(My uncle wanted me to remove her skin so he could see underneath )

This might interest your uncle.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=drfe6HTst-k

InmemoryofRomeo · « **Reply #42 on:** March 15, 2009, 05:15:46 PM »

Oh it would for sure, thank you

I will email it to him straight away

*twiddles thumbs* Only a few more days... Can't wait

I am taking my spare battery so I can hatch him/her straight away

The car has to have a spot of work done so I will have an hour to spare

fancyfont · « **Reply #43 on:** March 15, 2009, 09:43:44 PM »

I'm sure looking forward to hear about your new little dino. It's so exciting each time a pleo box arrives.
Don't forget your camera.

InmemoryofRomeo · « **Reply #44 on:** March 16, 2009, 12:53:27 AM »

I never go anywhere without a camera lol

majorhavoc · « **Reply #45 on:** April 20, 2009, 11:23:20 PM »

My first hatch Pleo developed holes and tears in the skin.
With some difficulty, I was able to convince Ugobe to replace it.
I had to send it to them and they returned a new Pleo. (refurb I think).
FYI - that was about 3 months ago.

radioastronomer · « **Reply #46 on:** April 26, 2009, 01:08:25 PM »

Quote from: InmemoryofRomeo on March 15, 2009, 05:15:46 PM

Oh it would for sure, thank you I will email it to him straight away

*twiddles thumbs* Only a few more days... Can't wait I am taking my spare battery so I can hatch him/her straight away The car has to have a spot of work done so I will have an hour to spare

Did you get your new Pleo?

majorhavoc · « **Reply #47 on:** April 26, 2009, 02:51:12 PM »

Yes!

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