Hey Sniper!
I have many of the same issues as you. The arm for my necro is also stiff to get in, but with some gentle twist and push I can get it in OK. Isaac doesn't easily stand on his two feet connectors, I have to really push down, and his light won't work unless he's properly sat on the...
Generic components. In fact, my battery compartment has got the + and - marked the wrong way round. They need to go in opposite to what is shown. And yay, finally got it working!
No, there was no QC sticker. I've done well to have made it this far collecting from SS and this is my first real issue. Not that they are excused! I was really looking forward to this guy.
I got my Ex today, and there is no switch on the base. There is just a hole where it says on/off. Gutted! Emailed SS returns dept and now have to wait and see if there is a replacement.
Mine arrived yesterday and no broken fingers! However, my pengiun doesn't really go in the base well. It's like the hole is off-angle. Might take a file to it.