but it's more like someone just painted them
928103
I thought these would be actual pink staples, but it's more like someone just painted them. Don't get them if you want to keep your white papers white - the paint chips off when it comes out of the stapler.
2122840
They are really small and adorable, however, unlike the pictures show, I received three that were standing up and only one sitting down which I was a little disappointed about. Also, the paint job is not great, it looks like it was done in a hurry.
460943
IT'S NOT PRETTY IN PERSON.  I REPAINTED IT AND NOW IT WORKS.
274151
The boots style is extremely cute, but they look like someone spray painted them.  It even smells like they were spray painted and you can see some smugdges on there.  I'm afraid to wear them when it rains because what if the black leaks out.  Lol. Seriously.  You get what you pay for.
4365724
They work, and from a distance would be pretty, but the paint job on these is horrible... Not nearly as nice as the picture. They look as though they were painted by kids! I promptly packed then back up to return!
1350658
You have to paint a few coats on the lighter colors, but the colors are nice and they are easy to use.
964608
They do what they're supposed to and intended for don't think they will last a long time because when putting on the paint chipped a little
532622
Some of the paint apps are a little sloppy. The dark blue bleeds through the yellow in many spots. They'll look good on the shelf though, just don't get too close.
1768959
Colors are off, but this can easily be resolved by purchasing your own acrylic paints.
1570995
They have gold painted on them and it looks crude. Not near as nice as the picture looks.
55509
the techniques described are not detailed enough for my taste -
i prefer a more "photo-like" painting method
1893169
I don't know what I am doing wrong but the colors are just not as intense as they make them on the pictures/videos...not sure if its me or the paint
475888
They do not "clean up easily with just soap & water". It almost takes the joy out of the relaxation I get from painting when I have to work so hard & so long to get my brushes clean. Thought I had hit the jackpot with the colors & amount you get for the $ but when you have to spend almost as long cleaning up its almost not worth it.
580333
They're painted. Were too sticky and small to screw in easily, and I have small and thin hands/fingers. I opted to use some slightly larger and unpainted thumbscrews from a ten year old build, they were easier to hold, manipulate, and screw in. These black ones looked nice though.

I suppose if they were ionized instead of painted they'd be alright.

And yes, I did screw them in and unscrew them a dozen times to wear down the paint. They were still a pain to screw in all the way; the older thumbscrews screwed right in all the way with ease, the first time.
1436612
The painting could have been better. There were stray "ink" or paint marks on the figures and the black appeared to be gray.
4368062
Their faces looked really distorted, whoever painted them didn't do a great job.  Also, they are made in China, so don't trust them around little ones who may put them in their mouth.
2319242
The colors are off, the brushes used are different, and there is far less detail. It's a shame, because the picture looked nice. It's probably just going in the trash. The paint is too thick to strip, and reuse the canvas.