This must be a more common problem than it was initially thought to be. My first black EX had three same issue and the damage had actually been painted over. Thankfully, my replacement was great although her suit fit a little bit better on the first one.
Have you contacted Sideshow yet?
i did but they are on holidays til Fri
Let hope they still have replacement bodys although they will prob offer a partial refund first
l really like this piece but havent been having much luck with SS lately