nywild3
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Post by nywild3 on Jan 28, 2018 19:41:02 GMT -5
Some people collect the “color” variants. I never bought that he had legit color variations and it was just fading and damage over time. Anyone have a different opinion?
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Post by MKSavage on Jan 28, 2018 21:28:35 GMT -5
I saw this image (below) come up a few years ago showing 3 different colors for Rick Rude's tights. I think it is just discoloration over the years, maybe sun damage. But I don't know for sure.  |
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Post by chowmeinkane on Jan 28, 2018 23:48:10 GMT -5
I think it's the same as Yellow Boots Dusty
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Post by Ruby Fusion on Jan 29, 2018 3:28:56 GMT -5
Yeah, just the same chemical reaction as Rhodes. Yes, Martel has it too, before anyone asks.
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Post by casanova on Jan 29, 2018 8:26:46 GMT -5
Yeah, just the same chemical reaction as Rhodes. Yes, Martel has it too, before anyone asks. Awesome! Highly collectable Rick Martel variants! |
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Post by perfectplex on Jan 29, 2018 10:48:09 GMT -5
A few years ago everyone was going nuts about color variants.
I was there when all of these figures first came out.
None of these color variations existed back in the day because they are all attributed to oxidation, plastic/color degradation, and other chemical reactions involving the materials used to make these figures.
This is common with almost every vintage figure line.
Try to ask a vintage Star Wars collector to pay a premium for a "Yellow Armor" Stormtrooper and see how well that goes.
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Post by kev85hasbro on Jan 29, 2018 14:00:52 GMT -5
A few years ago everyone was going nuts about color variants. I was there when all of these figures first came out. None of these color variations existed back in the day because they are all attributed to oxidation, plastic/color degradation, and other chemical reactions involving the materials used to make these figures. This is common with almost every vintage figure line. Try to ask a vintage Star War collector to pay a premium for a "Yellow Armor" Stormtrooper and see how well that goes. Yes agree, it's just something that comes with age. Thats 1 reason I don't display my figures. I had some DVDs on a shelf by my window a few years back, the colour changed on that. |
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Taylor
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Post by Taylor on Jan 29, 2018 15:07:45 GMT -5
I also remember a few years ago how popular these 'variants' were. I got offered a couple of these for an inflated price.
I do think the 3 different toned Rude's look cool lined up next to each other though.
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Post by Taylor on Jan 29, 2018 15:09:49 GMT -5
A few years ago everyone was going nuts about color variants. I was there when all of these figures first came out. None of these color variations existed back in the day because they are all attributed to oxidation, plastic/color degradation, and other chemical reactions involving the materials used to make these figures. This is common with almost every vintage figure line. Try to ask a vintage Star War collector to pay a premium for a "Yellow Armor" Stormtrooper and see how well that goes. Yes agree, it's just something that comes with age. Thats 1 reason I don't display my figures. I had some DVDs on a shelf by my window a few years back, the colour changed on that. I find myself constantly thinking about how I want to display my collection but it's always met with my fear of the cards being damaged by sunlight. Even in a windowless room, I'd be worried the cards would deteriorate over the years for one reason or another. |
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perfectplex
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Post by perfectplex on Jan 29, 2018 16:34:09 GMT -5
Yes agree, it's just something that comes with age. Thats 1 reason I don't display my figures. I had some DVDs on a shelf by my window a few years back, the colour changed on that. I find myself constantly thinking about how I want to display my collection but it's always met with my fear of the cards being damaged by sunlight. Even in a windowless room, I'd be worried the cards would deteriorate over the years for one reason or another. Honestly it's better to just display them and enjoy them while you can. Unless they are stored in a complete vacuum devoid of light and oxygen they will begin to degrade one way or the other over time. |
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Post by Taylor on Jan 29, 2018 16:47:04 GMT -5
I find myself constantly thinking about how I want to display my collection but it's always met with my fear of the cards being damaged by sunlight. Even in a windowless room, I'd be worried the cards would deteriorate over the years for one reason or another. Honestly it's better to just display them and enjoy them while you can. Unless they are stored in a complete vacuum devoid of light and oxygen they will begin to degrade one way or the other over time. That last line gave me brief anxiety! Haha! I agree. I really want them out where they can be enjoyed and set up, perfectly. I guess it kind of defeats the object of why we collect if they're just stored away. |
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Post by robbutler01 on Jan 30, 2018 14:12:59 GMT -5
Honestly it's better to just display them and enjoy them while you can. Unless they are stored in a complete vacuum devoid of light and oxygen they will begin to degrade one way or the other over time. That last line gave me brief anxiety! Haha! I agree. I really want them out where they can be enjoyed and set up, perfectly. I guess it kind of defeats the object of why we collect if they're just stored away. I agree too. I have a few on display and noticed my flair galoob mocs bubble is starting to disclolour 😭 I find myself selling things that I've collected but I don't display as I convince myself I don't need it if I don't see it. My hasbros and galoobs are going no where as far as I'm concerned though lol |
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Post by mike1991hz on Jan 31, 2018 6:13:08 GMT -5
I put all my moc figures away in storage containers all the ones I have are now roughly taking up 2 and a bit storage boxes all the figures are placed carefully, hasbro and retro are all lined up front and backwards in the small storage container I have and it prevents damage to the bubbles etc. just need to find the LID for the container
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Post by Deleted on Jan 31, 2018 8:50:35 GMT -5
Honestly I don't care if it is just oxidisation for these Rudes, having a pink tights Rick Rude is still freaking awesome.
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