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Post by Lorenzo Alcazar on Feb 11, 2013 14:17:20 GMT -5
I've noticed before in the past that some of my Mattel WWE figures will have a little bit of a greasy or oily substance on them when I take them out of the package, but it's never been so much that it was worth mentioning.
But today I got Elite 19 Shawn Michaels and when I removed the shoulder entrance attire, there was so much grease/oil underneath it that it was literally DRIPPING down his torso.
Maybe the Mattel Design team could answer my question, because I'm just wondering A) What is this greasy/oily substance? And B) whatever it is, is it toxic and does it pose a health risk?
Has anybody else noticed this greasy/oily substance?
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Post by jrjumpshot on Feb 11, 2013 14:20:29 GMT -5
I've noticed it before as well, especially around the knee joints under the kneepads. I think it is a lubricant to help with assembly.
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Post by punksnotdead on Feb 11, 2013 14:23:54 GMT -5
It seems to be an E19 HBK thing. I've got three of them and they are all the same.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 11, 2013 14:26:19 GMT -5
Isn't it just the plastic sweating in the box?
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Post by bharrisfan on Feb 11, 2013 14:35:46 GMT -5
ive had some wet substance on some figures out of package.
you're e19 hbk thing is disgusting.
hopefully Mattel will pop in and say it just like a water based non toxic lube
if not i'd prioritize the question in a Q&A because the answer seems like it would be pretty important
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Post by Deleted on Feb 11, 2013 14:45:15 GMT -5
same happened to my hbk also a few other figures in the past
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Post by East Coast on Feb 11, 2013 14:47:57 GMT -5
If you open the figure and rub the glossy hand with a paper towel it will come off. It is a thin residue of the oil they use to coat the insides of the molds to make sure the pieces pop off properly when ejected from the machine. This usually shows up on the first few pieces made in the new mold. So you did not in fact get a botch, you actually got one of the first basic Brocks we have made. unless the fig is CM Punk. In that case the grease is accurate |
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Post by punksnotdead on Feb 11, 2013 14:52:52 GMT -5
If you open the figure and rub the glossy hand with a paper towel it will come off. It is a thin residue of the oil they use to coat the insides of the molds to make sure the pieces pop off properly when ejected from the machine. This usually shows up on the first few pieces made in the new mold. So you did not in fact get a botch, you actually got one of the first basic Brocks we have made. unless the fig is CM Punk. In that case the grease is accurate Still waiting on our CM Punk with Waffle House apron and spatula accessories... |
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Post by TheToySpot84 on Feb 11, 2013 14:55:01 GMT -5
Its a mineral oil lubricant used to keep joints loose for play/posing. Non toxic!  |
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Post by mrhoss on Feb 11, 2013 15:10:41 GMT -5
MDT posted an answer recently. It's a mold release. They said you might see some on parts that were made earlier in the production process.
You might not always see it but it's a reason why most model makers and customizers wash their plastics before painting.
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Post by Lorenzo Alcazar on Feb 11, 2013 15:13:38 GMT -5
So does this mean that my HBK's shoulder piece accessory was probably one of the first made then and that is the reason why there was so much oil/grease underneath it?
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Post by HydroX on Feb 11, 2013 15:16:17 GMT -5
If it was toxic it wouldn't be used on the figures in the first place.
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Post by 0,Y on Feb 11, 2013 15:25:05 GMT -5
happened to mine too ... seems like a common issue with this figure
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Post by mrbestintheworld25 on Feb 11, 2013 15:26:00 GMT -5
So does this mean that my HBK's shoulder piece accessory was probably one of the first made then and that is the reason why there was so much oil/grease underneath it? Yeah,probably. |
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Post by punksnotdead on Feb 11, 2013 16:47:24 GMT -5
I found MDT's answer:
If you open the figure and rub the glossy hand with a paper towel it will come off. It is a thin residue of the oil they use to coat the insides of the molds to make sure the pieces pop off properly when ejected from the machine. This usually shows up on the first few pieces made in the new mold. So you did not in fact get a botch, you actually got one of the first basic Brocks we have made. You do realize this was posted in the thread already? |
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Post by WalterF on Feb 11, 2013 16:49:56 GMT -5
I like the oil. Also nothing beats the smell of a fresh figure. And yes I realize my entire reply makes me sound mildly insane.
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Post by mrhoss on Feb 11, 2013 17:13:56 GMT -5
You do realize this was posted in the thread already? Damn, missed that. I hate when posters do that, now I'm guilty. |
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Post by Jericho Is God!™ on Feb 11, 2013 18:09:53 GMT -5
I wondered what it was but thanks for clearing it up as to what it really is |
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Post by Ben - #6 Munchie on Feb 11, 2013 18:22:35 GMT -5
Yup mine was the same, was weird.
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Post by onleeone643 on Feb 12, 2013 3:13:21 GMT -5
The guy must have took the figure with him on a restroom break and greased it up for you.  |
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